Soul Land: Raiden Shogun Is My Martial Soul

Chapter 168: Favor May Go Unreturned, But Grudges Cannot!

If that saying were truly sincere, wouldn't Yu Xiaogang's entire life be proof that he himself is a failure? "There are no useless spirits, only useless soul masters."

If he, unable to break through level 30, isn't a complete failure, then what is he? Forget it; better not to dwell on it too much.

For now, Tang San needed encouragement.

"Xiao San, your spirit isn't hopeless. Its resilience makes it very hard for soul masters below level 35 to break through. Once your spirit power increases, it'll be nearly impossible for true same-level opponents to break free of your Blue Silver Bind."

Yu Xiaogang spoke smoothly, not a hint of blush or heartbeat increase.

Technically, he wasn't wrong. When Tang San thought of "same-level," he meant within a major level—like his level 31, which could easily defeat level 39 soul masters. But when Yu Xiaogang said "same-level," he meant exactly the same level, such as level 31 against level 31.

With the boost of two Datura Snake spirit rings, it's indeed extremely difficult for a same-level soul master to break free from Blue Silver Bind!

But Tang San wasn't satisfied with that definition of "same-level"—he wanted to dominate within a major level difference!

"When your spirit power reaches level 40, if you absorb a Datura Snake ring around 4,000-5,000 years, the resilience of your Blue Silver Grass will increase greatly. At the Soul Elder stage, it would be nearly impossible for anyone to escape."

Yu Xiaogang painted a hopeful picture for Tang San. If Tang San were to truly follow this path, he could be considered an "extreme type" cultivator.

Except for his second spirit skill, all other skills would be Blue Silver Bind, and all focused on enhancing his spirit's resilience, making it nearly impossible for same-level soul masters to break free.

Most soul masters follow a "balanced approach," trying to address their weaknesses without hoping to fully excel in everything.

Not all soul masters have teammates. Many are lone wolves, and the "balanced approach" enables them to handle unexpected situations during battle.

Take Zhao Wuji, for example—he's a prime representative of the balanced type.

Not fast enough? Use "Position Tracking"!

Opponent too quick to catch? Use Gravity Squeeze!

Lacks a wide-range attack? There's the Mighty Vajra Roar!

It may seem like he can do everything but isn't a master of any one skill.

Yet, someone like Zhao Wuji often survives in battles, able to handle various surprises and choose the right spirit skill to respond.

That's something an "extreme-type" soul master can't compete with.

After listening, Tang San nodded thoughtfully. It all made sense—how could his Blue Silver Grass spirit be useless!

But wait… after all that, wasn't spirit power level still the most important thing?

Tang San looked at Yu Xiaogang with a hint of confusion but ultimately didn't voice it.

He wanted to ask, if spirit power level is indeed the key, then doesn't the path chosen by Yu Tiankong make sense?

With enough resources, even if the foundation appears shaky, one can remain unbeatable into the later stages. Even if breaking through later requires a lot of time, they would still have an unparalleled talent!

Peers would only look up to his back.

Or maybe not even see his back!

"No! Tang San, what are you thinking? Yu Tiankong's path is absolutely wrong! His foundation is weak, like a building in the air. If he faces setbacks, he'll fall instantly!"

"Only spirit power obtained through personal training is truly one's own. Besides, I have Mysterious Heaven Skill; my spirit power is undoubtedly thicker than that of any same-level soul master. If I were at the same level as Yu Tiankong, he'd see me like he sees Mount Tai!"

Tang San thought silently to himself.

Thinking this through, he felt much better.

He set a small goal for himself: to train diligently and defeat Yu Tiankong! The humiliation from before—Tang San would never forget. Even though Yu Tiankong had once "saved his life," he still had to defeat him to prove himself!

A favor is a favor, and a grudge is a grudge—they cannot be mixed together. A favor may go unreturned, but a grudge must be repaid!

Not claiming Yu Tiankong's life was already a mercy on Tang San's part!

"I wonder if Yu Tiankong has managed to break through to level 63. Probably not, right? Breaking through at the Soul Emperor level isn't so easy."

Thinking this, Tang San breathed a sigh of relief, then said to Yu Xiaogang, "Teacher, I understand. Rest assured, I will train with utmost dedication!"

"I'm pleased to hear that, as your teacher. Go on, then!"

Yu Xiaogang waved him off, eager for Tang San to leave as soon as possible. This child took things way too seriously. What if he suddenly asked some bizarre question? Although Yu Xiaogang had a knack for bluffing, he needed time to come up with a convincing answer. Good tactics don't come to mind instantly.

After bidding Yu Xiaogang goodbye, Tang San went straight to his dormitory and began his training.

Previously, he only practiced the Mysterious Heaven Skill at night, making good use of his time while boosting his strength—what could be better?

But now, time was tight. He had to seize every second!

Since spirit power level was paramount, it was essential to focus on training.

The All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament was approaching, with just over a year left. He had to break through to level 40 before the competition to truly stand out!

"Yu Tiankong, I will surpass you and reach heights you can only look up to!"

Tang San murmured this and began training.

Fortunately, Yu Tiankong had no idea, or else he might have twitched with irritation.

"Ah, sure, sure… you're always right!"

With Tang Hao gone, the only one left in the world who knew of the Ring Explosion and Great Xumi Hammer was Tang Chen.

However, at this moment, Tang Chen was trapped in the Slaughter City, parasitized by a bat, suffering worse than death, with no trace of his sanity left.

With Tang Hao dead and the right leg bone of the hundred-thousand-year Blue Silver Emperor in Yu Tiankong's possession, Tang San didn't know the location of the Blue Silver King. Whether he could awaken the true Blue Silver Emperor bloodline was uncertain.

Without the Blue Silver Emperor bloodline in the mid-game, he naturally wouldn't have the Blue Silver Domain. Without the hundred-thousand-year Blue Silver Emperor right leg bone, his body wasn't strong enough to allow him to absorb spirit rings beyond his level. Given the current situation, if Tang San didn't encounter some fortunate opportunity, he was basically finished.

Of course, if Tang San could successfully reach level 90 or even 80, and if he trained his second spirit, without spirit bones to reinforce his body, he'd still be finished. He'd explode and die during spirit ring absorption!

After bidding farewell to Qian Renxue, Yu Tiankong suddenly furrowed his brow as if he had forgotten something—a vital item that was of no use to him.

"What have I forgotten?"

"A spirit bone? A spirit ring? Or an immortal herb?"

"I've taken everything I need… nothing left…"

"Wait, the Sea God, Poseidon!"

Yu Tiankong suddenly realized.

"The Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud!"

"The Heart of the Sea God!"

(End of Chapter)

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