Black World, Shrek Academy.
"Impossible! Absolutely impossible!!"
The moment Tang San saw in the comparison video that Tang Chuan could control his Blue Silver Grass martial soul to execute a binding attack without even using a spirit ability, his expression changed drastically as he shouted in disbelief.
"How can Tang Chuan use Blue Silver Grass to bind without even activating a spirit ability?"
Standing beside him, Yu Xiaogang's stiff expression grew even uglier, his heart filled with irritation and unease.
This Tang Chuan was truly troublesome. Why had he not taken the version of him from that world as his master? Why insist on hunting that Myriad Ages Evergreen Vine on his own? By doing so, he was directly shaking Tang San's trust in him and undermining everything he had carefully built.
"Grandmaster, what is going on?"
At that moment, Ning Rongrong stepped forward with a curious expression and asked.
"According to your martial soul mimicry theory, shouldn't Blue Silver Grass be best suited to absorbing beast-type spirits? Then why is it that Tang San only obtained his first spirit ability, Binding, after absorbing the four-hundred-year Datura Snake spirit ring, while Tang Chuan can already bind without even using a spirit ability after absorbing the Myriad Ages Evergreen Vine?"
Having already seen through Yu Xiaogang's hollow reputation and arrogant incompetence through the comparison video, Ning Rongrong felt nothing but disdain. Her question sounded innocent, yet it carried unmistakable sarcasm.
Yu Xiaogang's face alternated between pale and green, but he quickly forced himself to remain composed and replied in a deep tone.
"Little San, do not be misled by the comparison video."
"The binding ability of a plant cannot compare to that of a snake-type spirit beast. Your binding is a true spirit ability, while Tang Chuan's is merely a basic application of his martial soul. Naturally, your ability is far stronger, and your Blue Silver Grass also carries poison."
"In actual combat, you will undoubtedly be superior to Tang Chuan."
Hearing this explanation, Tang San took a deep breath and gradually regained his confidence.
"Teacher is right. I was misled by what I saw."
"His binding is only a basic attack, while mine is a spirit ability, and I also possess poison. My combat strength will definitely surpass his."
Off to the side, Ning Rongrong was left speechless.
This master and disciple pair truly defied logic. One was both foolish and scheming, while the other accepted everything without question.
They clearly understood that Tang Chuan had not even used his first spirit ability yet, and still chose to comfort themselves with such reasoning.
…
After successfully obtaining the spirit ring from the Myriad Ages Evergreen Vine, Tang Chuan officially broke through and became a Spirit Master.
After leaving the Star Dou Great Forest with the Spirit Emperor Vice Hall Master, Tang Chuan and Su Yuntao parted ways with him and returned to Nuoding City by carriage.
Upon arriving, Tang Chuan used the spirit power testing crystal ball at the Nuoding City Spirit Hall Branch to measure his cultivation level.
After more than a year of cultivation, combined with the absorption of a six-hundred-year spirit ring, his spirit power had astonishingly reached Rank 19.
This result left Su Yuntao utterly shocked.
Even with innate full spirit power, reaching Rank 19 in just over a year and a half, only one step away from Spirit Grandmaster, was still far beyond normal expectations.
Having successfully obtained his first spirit ring and earned a considerable amount of money, Tang Chuan expressed his intention to graduate early from Nuoding Academy and continue his studies at an intermediate Spirit Master academy in another city.
"Xiao Chuan, are you really leaving Nuoding City so soon?"
After hearing his plan, Su Yuntao could not hide his reluctance.
With Tang Chuan's help, he had married his beloved Sisi, and after more than a year of working and living together, he already regarded Tang Chuan as a true brother.
"Brother Tao, all meetings eventually come to an end. We will meet again in the future."
"As for the arithmetic training classes, I have already trained several core instructors. The beginner and intermediate classes can continue to operate, and the Heaven and Earth Restaurant we built together is now running smoothly."
"Now it is time for me to continue my journey as a Spirit Master."
Tang Chuan spoke calmly, a faint smile on his face as he reassured him.
After bidding farewell to Su Yuntao, Tang Chuan returned to Nuoding Academy, displayed his spirit ring to Director Su, confirmed his breakthrough, and applied for early graduation.
Although Director Su felt a sense of regret, he ultimately approved the request and issued Tang Chuan's graduation certificate.
With the certificate in hand, Tang Chuan turned and left the academy, departing from Nuoding City.
However, instead of returning to Saint Spirit Village or hiring a carriage to travel to another city, he headed straight into the vast mountain range outside the village.
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White World, Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.
"Isn't Tang Chuan supposed to enroll in an intermediate Spirit Master academy in another city?"
Seeing him head into the mountains instead, Ning Fengzhi could not help but feel puzzled.
Even Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo were unable to understand his intentions.
…
After entering the mountains, Tang Chuan wielded a wood-cutting knife, hacking through dense thorns and moving forward without hesitation, ignoring the tears forming in his clothes.
After two days of continuous travel, he arrived at a secluded valley of remarkable beauty, surrounded by lush greenery and vibrant life.
Within the valley stood a towering mountain, from whose peak a waterfall cascaded down into a clear, sapphire-like pool below. The splashing water created a brilliant rainbow in the air, making the entire scene appear almost dreamlike.
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White World, the mountain behind Saint Spirit Village.
Inside the valley.
The moment Tang Hao saw this location appear on the comparison screen, his expression shifted dramatically as realization struck him. His anger surged, and he laughed bitterly.
"So it was you!"
"To think the one who took Ah Yin and my hundred-thousand-year Blue Silver Emperor right leg bone was actually you!"
"Just wait. I will find where you are hiding."
"That Tang San shows such filial devotion, working tirelessly without complaint. Why can you not learn even a fraction of that?"
"You changed your name without permission, dared to talk back to me, and even exposed the secret of Whale Glue, damaging the interests of the Clear Sky Sect."
"This time, as your father, I will make you admit your mistakes!"
Tang Hao roared in fury, his emotions surging uncontrollably.
Yet deep in his heart, another thought lingered.
Since this rebellious son was destined to become a god in the future, if he could bring him back to the Clear Sky Sect, perhaps he could finally obtain forgiveness and return.
…
"Found it!"
Upon reaching the valley, Tang Chuan's face lit up with excitement.
After entering, he climbed to the peak where the waterfall originated. Summoning his Blue Silver Grass martial soul and wrapping it securely around a tree, he began descending along the rushing water.
As he descended, he endured the powerful force of the waterfall crashing against him, repeatedly reaching behind the curtain of water to search for something hidden.
When he reached the midpoint, his movements suddenly paused as if he had discovered what he was looking for.
With a burst of strength and a look of joy, he pushed forward and slipped directly through the waterfall, disappearing behind it.