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"An Emperor is above a King, and is unique. Tang San's Martial Spirit is also like this; it is the unique Blue Silver Emperor Martial Spirit. However, from the current investigation, Tang San's Martial Spirit has not Awakened and is still the Blue Silver Grass."
Shi Quan looked at Xue Qinghe, "Big Brother Xue, please speak freely."
Qian Renxue chuckled, "Little Brother Shi, you've come this far through your own efforts. I imagine you wouldn't want to be subservient to anyone. Your Blue Silver Grass Martial Spirit has already evolved into a Blue Silver King, and you are but one step away from the position of Blue Silver Emperor. But this step has been blocked by Tang San, so you must be unwilling, I presume."
"Of course, even if Tang San possesses the Blue Silver Emperor Bloodline, he hasn't Awakened it yet. I believe in Little Brother Shi's ability; you will definitely be able to Awaken the Blue Silver Emperor before Tang San. But Little Brother Shi, you should know, what will you face once you truly evolve your Martial Spirit into the Blue Silver Emperor?"
"Tang Hao and the Clear Sky Sect."
"Exactly. Tang Hao will certainly not allow anyone else to usurp his son's unique position as the Blue Silver Emperor," Qian Renxue nodded confidently, then continued, "He won't let you Awaken the Blue Silver Emperor. Even if you do Awaken it, he will strangle you in your cradle."
"Although Mr. Dugu is powerful, he is ultimately a lone wolf. Tang Hao is different; behind him stands the Clear Sky Sect, the strongest sect in the world!"
"If there truly comes a day when the Empire must choose between Mr. Dugu and Tang Hao, I can tell you with certainty that the current Empire will choose Tang Hao!"
"The current Empire?" Shi Quan looked up at Qian Renxue. How could he not understand Qian Renxue's meaning? Yet he still said, "Big Brother Xue, the Upper Three Sects have always been united against common enemies. Uncle Ning probably wouldn't support your choice, right?"
"I will handle Master's side myself. As long as Little Brother Shi is willing to work for me, I can naturally ensure Little Brother Shi's future is worry-free."
"Big Brother Xue, your choice truly surprises me." Shi Quan chuckled after a moment of silence, his gaze deep as he looked at Qian Renxue, "Between me, Grandpa Dugu, and the Clear Sky Douluo of the Clear Sky Sect, you actually chose us, and this is even with Grandpa Dugu supporting Xue Xing."
"Because in my eyes, Little Brother Shi's future achievements are far beyond what a Clear Sky Sect can compare to," Qian Renxue smiled charmingly, "So, Little Brother Shi, what is your choice?"
Shi Quan shook his head.
Qian Renxue's expression tightened, "Little Brother Shi means to refuse me?"
"No." Shi Quan looked at Qian Renxue seriously and said, "Big Brother Xue, your actions today have made me understand something clearly."
"I'm not interested in the Empire. Similarly…" Shi Quan's voice paused slightly before he slowly continued, "I'm also not interested in Spirit Hall."
"He saw through my disguise? How is this possible?" Qian Renxue's fingers tightened slightly. Deep within her calm eyes, a surging storm had already begun, but she said with an unchanging expression, "Little Brother Shi, I don't quite understand what you mean."
Shi Quan shrugged, smiling faintly as he said, "We are friends, and Big Brother Xue has shown me great kindness. I am naturally willing to assist you in ascending to the throne, but this matter is of great importance…"
Qian Renxue's gaze narrowed slightly, then she smiled and asked, "Little Brother Shi, if you have any requests, please speak freely."
"The Heaven Dou Empire's national treasure, the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud," Shi Quan slowly said.
The Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud is one of the necessary items for the Sea God Legacy. Shi Quan asking Qian Renxue for the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud was naturally not for himself; he genuinely didn't care for the Sea God position. However, he had to plan ahead for Ye Lingling.
If Tang San's Blue Silver Grass could inherit the Sea God position, why couldn't Ye Lingling's Sacred Heart Begonia?
At the very least, the sacred attribute mixed within Ye Lingling's healing attribute could have some connection with the sacred attribute in the Sea God's divine force.
However, given Ye Lingling's current situation, even with the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud, she couldn't inherit the Sea God position. But in Shi Quan's plan, the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud was just one part; he had other intentions to help Ye Lingling gain the ability to inherit the Sea God position.
"This Shi Quan is quite bold," Qian Renxue cursed inwardly, her smiling expression on her face remaining unchanged. "Since Little Brother Shi knows the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud is the Empire's national treasure, he naturally understands its value."
"Silver Old," Shi Quan smiled faintly, slowly raising his right hand. A crystalline blue light bloomed, and the intertwined branches and leaves of the Blue Silver King spread out from Shi Quan's right hand, then transformed into a human face, "Emperor!"
The Blue Silver King's voice was like a clap of thunder, causing Qian Renxue's body to tremble violently. Her fists clenched tightly, her eyes fixed intently on the human face before her, her pupils contracting sharply as she said in disbelief, "This is… a 100,000-year Spirit Beast?"
"Big Brother Xue has good eyesight." Shi Quan smiled faintly, gently clenching his right hand, "Thank you, Silver Old."
After the Blue Silver King nodded to Shi Quan, it transformed back into a gauntlet and coiled back onto Shi Quan's right hand.
"Big Brother Xue, I wonder if my sincerity is enough?" Shi Quan looked up at Qian Renxue.
"Hahaha, you truly bring me too many surprises," Qian Renxue's lips curved into a wide smile, "As long as Little Brother Shi is willing to walk with me, it is yours."
It was just a spirit tool, although it had many wondrous uses, it was ultimately just an inanimate object, not a Spirit Bone that could be absorbed. To gain the help of a talent like Shi Quan was absolutely worth more than its value.
He could even subdue a 100,000-year Spirit Beast and call it 'Emperor.' This scene could be said to once again refresh Qian Renxue's understanding of Shi Quan.
Moreover, she was almost certain that Shi Quan must have guessed her true identity, otherwise, he wouldn't have made such a move.
"Then I thank Big Brother Xue in advance."
"Little Brother Shi, you are truly too polite." Qian Renxue carefully scrutinized Shi Quan from head to toe before saying, "Little Brother Shi's methods are admirable. It seems Little Brother Shi has already thought about how to deal with Tang Hao?"
"That depends on Tang San, but with Big Brother Xue's help, perhaps the entire process will be much simpler…"
The two chatted in detail for about half an hour before Qian Renxue bid farewell and departed.
Looking back at the valley, Qian Renxue's expression changed. After this trip, she felt that Shi Quan was even more unfathomable.
Fortunately, such a person was a friend, not an enemy.
Inside the valley, Shi Quan also gazed at Qian Renxue's receding figure. Forming a cooperation with Qian Renxue was a decision Shi Quan made after careful consideration.
One objective was to obtain the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud.
The second objective was to assassinate Tang Hao.
The most important objective was Tang Hao. Tang Hao's existence had the greatest impact on him. Tang Hao was like a ticking time bomb; if he wasn't eliminated, then wherever he went later, he would need at least one Titled Douluo-level powerhouse to guard him, otherwise, he would eventually be blown to smithereens.
Moreover, the Blue Silver King was meant to be sacrificed to him in his plan when he Cultivated to level fifty. If he lost the Blue Silver King, Shi Quan couldn't possibly have Dugu Bo protect him every day.
Shi Quan sighed, "Ultimately, my strength is still too weak."
"I just hope the three treasure chests from the competition will bring me some nice surprises."
"But I still need to Cultivate diligently and strive to gain the ability to protect myself as soon as possible."
"The Blue Silver King, as a trump card, is ultimately an external force. At critical moments, I still have to rely on myself. Besides the Dragon Spine, my Spirit Fusion Skill should also be put on the agenda!"
His gaze shifted, his eyes gradually regaining their resolve, and then he returned to the valley to continue training.
Time passed quietly.
Somewhere in Sunset Forest.
Splash.
Tang San controlled the blood-tinged Soul Devouring Eight Spider Lances, pulling them out of a withered Spirit Beast corpse.
"Xiao San, let's go. The promotion match is about to start, we should head back," Flender's voice came.
"Okay, Dean."
Tang San nodded in agreement, quickly tidied up, and the two hurried out of the forest.
As he ran, looking at the dark path ahead, Tang San's eyes glinted slightly, and a cold smile played on his lips, "Shi Quan, this time, we'll settle all our new and old grievances at once!"
Level forty-four.
In less than a month, Tang San's spirit power had increased by two levels. The Soul Devouring Eight Spider Lances had also evolved again; the dark green lances now had a faint red layer, and the Spirit Bone's power reached that of a 10,000-year Spirit Bone, with significantly improved amplification effects and even more dominant devouring ability.
Its devouring ability was no longer inferior to that of a 20,000-year-level Soul Devouring Spider.
In addition to the Soul Devouring Eight Spider Lances, Tang San's physical strength and Martial Spirit had both significantly improved.
Especially his Blue Silver Grass Martial Spirit, not only its strength and resilience were comprehensively enhanced, but the Blue Silver Grass's devouring ability also completely Awakened, like a natural talent.
This meant that besides his third and fourth Martial Spirit Abilities, Tang San's first and second Martial Spirit Abilities of the Blue Silver Grass now also possessed devouring capabilities. Even attacking with the Blue Silver Grass could produce a devouring effect on enemies.
Moreover, this devouring ability was comprehensive. After Tang San's tests, he discovered that the Blue Silver Grass could devour spirit power, Life force, and even mental force, and the devouring effect was extremely strong. The purity of the energy after being filtered by the Martial Spirit was in no way inferior to the effect after being filtered by the Soul Devouring Eight Spider Lances. The two could even stack their filtering, making the energy even more refined than before.
Because it was a Martial Spirit talent ability, devouring Spirit Beasts through the Martial Spirit brought more direct and effective improvements to the Martial Spirit, which undoubtedly greatly increased his Martial Spirit's evolution speed, and also his Cultivation speed.
spirit power Cultivation was originally the process of converting the Origin Qi of heaven and earth into spirit power through the Martial Spirit. Martial Spirit devouring also converted energy into spirit power, except that this energy was already converted by others, and he directly plundered and filtered it, naturally making the efficiency higher. It was precisely because of this that the speed of devouring Cultivation was so astonishing.
This was why Tang San's Martial Spirit could evolve to such a degree in a short period, and his Cultivation speed was even more miraculous.
This also made Tang San even more certain that this was the correct path for the Blue Silver Grass's evolution. As for all of Shi Quan's statements on the stage back then, they were actually just Shi Quan's way of making him stop absorbing devouring-type spirit rings, thereby discovering the secret of the Blue Silver Grass's evolution.
This made Tang San's already inflated confidence swell even further…