Chapter 164: Tang San's Fourth Spirit Ring

The next day.

As soon as the match ended, Flender, Zhao Wuji, and Yu Xiaogang took Tang San onto a carriage.

Soon, an exquisite carriage was slowly traveling outside Heaven Dou City.

"Little San, have you given any thought to the choice of your Fourth Spirit Ring?" Inside the carriage, Yu Xiaogang nodded and asked.

Tang San replied directly: "Teacher, for my Fourth Spirit Ring, I still choose a Spirit Beast with devouring abilities. A Spirit Beast of the same type, like a Soul-Devouring Demon Spider or a Swallowing Python, would both be acceptable."

Yu Xiaogang nodded with a look of gratification. "Both of these Spirit Beasts are excellent. If you absorb a Soul-Devouring Demon Spider spirit ring again, not only can it strengthen your Third Soul Skill, but you might also inherit another characteristic of the Soul-Devouring Demon Spider. The same goes for the Swallowing Python; perhaps it could even link your three soul skills together, significantly enhancing your martial soul's control ability."

"That is what this disciple thinks as well." Tang San smiled slightly. "Additionally..."

Tang San's expression turned serious and solemn. "Teacher, for my Fourth Spirit Ring, I want to continue absorbing a spirit ring beyond my level. Shi Quan and I both consumed Immortal Herbs, and I also possess an External Spirit Bone, which has provided a significant boost to my physical constitution."

Yu Xiaogang's face immediately furrowed. After pondering for a moment, he said: "What are your thoughts on the year limit for this Fourth Spirit Ring? You must think clearly. Your Third Spirit Ring absorption nearly failed when you went beyond your level."

"No!" Yu Xiaogang refused immediately upon hearing this. "A Ten-thousand-year Soul Ring is too high."

Tang Hao's tall figure also walked in from outside the carriage.

Tang Hao sat down and gestured for them to sit. "Beyond physical constitution, the spirit ring limit is also related to the quality of soul power and willpower. Since Little San already absorbed his Third Spirit Ring beyond his level, his physical constitution is already much stronger than an ordinary person's. Combined with the External Spirit Bone and the Immortal Herb, seven thousand five hundred years is absolutely no problem."

"I heard that Shi Quan has already put into practice a mature theory for absorbing spirit rings beyond one's level. Back then, he gave a copy of this theory to him, which he then passed on to the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon clan. He did not examine it carefully at the time, but the spirit ring year limit is indeed closely related to physical constitution."

After considering it for a while, Yu Xiaogang turned to look at Flender and Zhao Wuji. "Flender, Zhao Wuji, help Little San re-test his physical strength. Evaluate how many years of a strength-type spirit ring he can withstand, based on your understanding of his current physical strength."

"Father." Tang San stood up excitedly.

Seven thousand five hundred years—at least two thousand five hundred years lower than Shi Quan's. Thinking of this, Tang San's fists clenched involuntarily, and a flash of unwillingness crossed his eyes.

"About seven thousand years?" Zhao Wuji's tone was more certain.

"Good." The two nodded and proceeded to assess Tang San's physical strength by feeling his bones.

"Little San, given your current situation, absorbing a seven-thousand-five-hundred-year spirit ring is truly remarkable."

A moment later, Yu Xiaogang scanned the two. "How is it?"

"Your Excellency." The three of them, Yu Xiaogang, hurriedly stood up to salute; Zhao Wuji's eyes were filled with reverence and fear.

Yu Xiaogang seemed to see through Tang San's thoughts and spoke: "Little San, there is no need to obsess over a momentary difference. Don't forget, you possess Twin Spirits. Furthermore, although Teacher cannot guess what Shi Quan relied on to absorb a ten-thousand-year Fourth Spirit Ring, I imagine it is by no means simple. This can be seen from Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling."

"I want to try for a Ten-thousand-year Soul Ring."

Hearing this, Tang San felt some helplessness inside, but he could only accept reality, especially since his father, a Title Douluo, had already spoken personally.

His strength was too low, and he rarely fought against Spirit Beasts, so he could only let Flender and Zhao Wuji perform the test and evaluation.

"Seven thousand five hundred years." Suddenly, a low voice sounded in the ears of the four.

"They also consumed Immortal Herbs and rare treasures that matched their martial souls, and their physical strength was the result of years of training. Even so, their Fourth Spirit Rings remained within the thousand-year range."

"Little San, have you really thought through your choice for the Fourth Spirit Ring?" Tang Hao looked at Tang San and confirmed again.

Tang San was the hope for his rise; he absolutely would not allow a single mistake regarding his safety.

"?" As an Agility Attack System Spirit Master, Flender gave a conservative number.

If it were before, Tang San might have hesitated, but after devouring Shi Nian, Tang San was certain in his heart that this was the evolutionary path for the Blue Silver Grass.

"Father, I am certain. I have an intuition that the Devouring Attribute is also an evolutionary method for the Blue Silver Grass. This can be seen from Shi Quan; his soul skills often contain devouring abilities. Moreover, only by continuing to strengthen the Blue Silver Grass's devouring ability can the medicinal power of the Soul-Devouring Flower be better utilized. Right now, only by continuing to absorb Spirit Beasts with the Devouring Attribute will my strength be maximized, and only then will Shrek have a chance to win the championship."

"Very well, let it be so." Tang Hao sighed.

He heard the firmness in Tang San's tone, and upon hearing this, he found it difficult to persuade him further.

Now he only hoped that what Shi Quan said back then was merely to sow discord.

The group entered the Sunset Forest.

Tang Hao appearing also had another purpose: to help Tang San quickly obtain a spirit ring.

Two days later. Somewhere in the Sunset Forest.

Tang San slowly opened his eyes and gently exhaled a breath of turbid air. Beneath him, four spirit rings—yellow, yellow, purple, purple—flickered gently.

"Little San, how do you feel?" Master hurriedly stood up and asked first.

"I'm at Level 42." Tang San answered with a smile.

"You've improved by two levels?" Yu Xiaogang nodded with satisfaction, then sighed: "As expected of absorbing a spirit ring beyond one's level. Shi Quan's rapid increase in strength must certainly have something to do with absorbing beyond his level. I speculate that absorbing beyond one's level might also improve one's talent; otherwise, Shi Quan would not have risked his life to keep absorbing beyond his level."

"Teacher might be right." Tang San nodded, because he felt that after devouring Shi Nian and breaking through to Level 40, there was still a lot of soul power remaining in his body. This was why he broke through to Level 42, which had little to do with absorbing beyond his level.

This was because his Fourth Spirit Ring came from a Swallowing Python, also known as a Devil Swallowing Heaven Python, a top-tier devouring-type Spirit Beast, which also possessed top-tier speed and strength.

The spirit ring he absorbed originated from a Swallowing Python with a year limit of approximately seven thousand two hundred years.

However, the energy that entered his body during absorption did not feel sufficient to help him reach Level 42.

Therefore, without a doubt, the extra increase in soul power should have originated from the Shi Nian he had devoured.

"What about the soul skill?" Yu Xiaogang asked, nodding with a calm expression.

"Blue Silver Swallowing." Tang San looked up and said with a smile: "The effect is to actively release a powerful devouring ability. In actual combat, the Blue Silver Grass can erupt with a powerful devouring ability. Even without contact, it can absorb the enemy's energy attacks. If there is contact, the devouring ability will double, and it can forcibly plunder the soul power within the enemy's body.

While releasing the devouring ability, it can also actively erupt with Parasitic Seeds. It also provides a significant boost to the Parasitism ability.

Furthermore, Blue Silver Swallowing can be paired with the first three soul skills. As long as they are caught by Blue Silver Binding, once Blue Silver Swallowing is released, it can cause the enemy to lose their ability to resist in a short period."

Previously, the Blue Silver Grass's Parasitic Seeds were released slowly, but now they can be actively erupted. The main difference is efficiency, which means that both the speed and distance of the toxins and Parasitic Seeds, as well as their range of influence, have been greatly improved.

Yu Xiaogang nodded. "Not bad, the active offensive capability is stronger. Not only that, but if the devouring ability is strengthened, responding to various attribute attacks will also be more effortless. Moreover, this soul skill is very suitable for arena battles."

"Indeed!" A sharp light flashed in Tang San's eyes. "I can completely expend soul power to cover the arena with Blue Silver Grass, so the opponent will be forced to make contact, and the consumed soul power can also be replenished through devouring. In this way, there will be almost no consumption for me."

"It can do that?" Flender's eyes also lit up. If that was the case, then Tang San's Fourth Spirit Ability's boost to the entire team could be described as terrifying. This kind of group devouring already belonged to a weakened version of group control.

Tang Hao also nodded with satisfaction.

"The purpose of this trip has been achieved; it is time for us to return." Yu Xiaogang said calmly.

"Teacher, please wait." Tang San suddenly said, his gaze looking at the corpse of the Swallowing Python to the side. "This Swallowing Python's corpse should still retain a lot of soul power. I want to use the Soul-Devouring Eight Spider Lances and the Blue Silver Grass to absorb and preserve it. Moreover, the spirit ring and the Spirit Beast are of the same origin; I feel that devouring its corpse might also be of some help to the spirit ring."

"Hmm, that is also possible. Go ahead then." Yu Xiaogang nodded slightly.

Tang San then nodded and walked quickly to the front of the Swallowing Python's corpse. The Blue Silver Grass wrapped around the Swallowing Python's massive corpse, and the Soul-Devouring Eight Spider Lances pierced in together. As Tang San's Fourth Spirit Ability was released, pure life force entered his body, and the feeling of comfort in his body and mind made him tremble involuntarily.

"My cultivation has improved again..."

In just a moment's time, the massive corpse of the Swallowing Python shriveled up.

Seeing this scene, the pupils of the crowd could not help but constrict; with the Soul-Devouring Eight Spider Lances combined with Blue Silver Swallowing, Tang San's Devour ability had actually reached such an astonishing level?

Seeing this scene, there was a bit more shock and suspicion in the expressions of the crowd.

"Tang San, you must remember not to use this Devour ability indiscriminately," Yu Xiaogang warned in a deep voice.

"Don't worry, Teacher, I have always kept your Education Committee Member's advice firmly in mind," Tang San nodded.

Before long, Flender took Yu Xiaogang and Zhao Wuji, and Tang Hao took Tang San, as they ascended into the high sky and flew toward the outer perimeter of the forest.

That same evening, Flender, Tang San, and the others returned to the hotel.

As for Tang Hao, he naturally hid in the shadows once again.

"Third Brother." Seeing Tang San return, Xiao Wu's face immediately lit up with joy, and she threw herself into his arms.

Tang San smiled slightly, reached out to pat Xiao Wu's head, and looked up at Dai Mubai, "Mu Bai, how is the competition going?"

"The only strong team we encountered in the past few days was the Kamikaze Team from the Kamikaze Academy," Dai Mubai nodded, "Except for that match we forfeited, we won all the others. Tang San, how about you? How is your improvement..."