Blue Silver Snake Entanglement

Watching Tang San truly prepare to absorb the Mandala Snake's Spirit Ring, Chen Yuan's eyes held a hint of amusement. Absorbing Spirit Rings from different species was commonplace in the world of Spirit Masters.

Take himself, for instance. His Martial Soul was a weapon type, while Ning Rongrong's was a gemstone type. On Douluo Continent, there were no weapon-type Spirit Beasts or gemstone-type Spirit Beasts.

Therefore, both of them had absorbed Spirit Rings from different species. The key was that they had to suit one's own attributes and improve the Martial Soul's characteristics.

It would have been one thing for Tang San's Blue Silver Grass to absorb an animal Spirit Ring, but it was even from a venomous Mandala Snake. Was he sure this would truly improve his Martial Soul's traits?

The characteristics of the Blue Silver Grass Martial Soul could be glimpsed from the Blue Silver Emperor: its endlessly renewing life force. Enhancing that life force and following a path of recovery and control was the proper route for this kind of Martial Soul.

But like Tang San, adding a venomous trait his Martial Soul never possessed in the first place—how far could he ultimately go?

After all, once one reached level 90, especially level 95, every increase in Soul Power would spur the Martial Soul to evolve. Conversely, if the Martial Soul had the wrong attributes added to it, that would likewise hinder the growth of one's Soul Power.

However, Tang San, that cheating bastard, not only had the Blue Silver King purify his bloodline, but also had the Sea God help him rebuild his foundation. That was why he could continue improving after becoming a Titled Douluo. Otherwise, his path of cultivation should have been completely cut off long ago.

At that moment, Tang San turned back to the others and said:

"The Mandala Snake's toughness and venom are both well suited to enhancing my Blue Silver Grass Martial Soul. So I've decided to absorb this Spirit Ring. Teacher Zhao, please protect me for a while."

Zhao Wuji naturally had no objections. First, this was Tang San's own decision. Second, the sooner he absorbed the Spirit Ring, the sooner they could leave. He nodded and said bluntly:

"No problem. Absorb the Spirit Ring without worry. If any more Spirit Beasts appear, I'll act immediately."

After hearing Zhao Wuji, Tang San impatiently sat down cross-legged, summoned the Spirit Ring, and began absorbing it. He wanted to become a Soul Elder as soon as possible as well.

Once he began absorbing the Spirit Ring, Zhao Wuji turned to the others and said:

"Alright, alright, the danger's over. Go back and rest. I'll keep watch over Tang San. Looks like we can leave tomorrow."

With Zhao Wuji's word, Chen Yuan took Ning Rongrong back to sleep. In the middle of the night, they had no desire to keep vigil over Tang San.

After Chen Yuan and Ning Rongrong left, Zhu Zhuqing flashed back onto the treetop. Ma Hongjun rubbed his stomach and went to Oscar for sausages.

Only Xiao Wu remained where she was, refusing to leave, her face set with determination as she insisted on guarding Tang San.

Seeing this, Zhao Wuji could only let her do as she wished.

Several hours quickly passed from the depths of night to dawn. When sunlight shone into the Star Dou Great Forest—

Tang San opened his eyes. He had successfully absorbed the Spirit Ring and had now become a level 31 Soul Elder.

The instant he opened his eyes, Tang San saw Xiao Wu. Her expression was somewhat weary, as though she had not slept all night.

Tang San's heart immediately ached for her, and he was deeply moved. He selectively forgot what had happened yesterday, repeatedly telling himself that she was only his sister.

When Xiao Wu saw Tang San awaken, she forced a smile and said:

"Brother, you're awake."

Tang San nodded and said gently:

"Xiao Wu, thank you."

Just as the two were still gazing deeply into each other's eyes, Zhao Wuji burst into laughter and said:

"Good, good, good! Tang San's awake, so it's time for us to leave. Little ones, hurry over here."

Before long, everyone gathered together again. Oscar, wearing a lecherous grin, asked:

"Tang San, I told everyone about my Third Soul Skill as soon as I finished absorbing my Spirit Ring. Can you tell us about your Third Soul Skill?"

Tang San hesitated somewhat, but seeing that everyone was looking at him, he said:

"The Mandala Snake's toughness and venom have both been inherited by my Blue Silver Grass Martial Soul. My Third Soul Skill is an upgraded version of my First Soul Skill. It's called Blue Silver Snake Entanglement, a single-target control Soul Skill. Once this skill binds an enemy, as long as they are still at the Soul Elder level, they will never be able to break free. The Blue Silver Grass's toughness and venom will ultimately cause the enemy to lose the ability to resist."

Everyone was greatly shocked, but Chen Yuan thought to himself:

Blue Silver Snake Entanglement, an upgraded version of Blue Silver Entanglement—so isn't it still just Blue Silver Entanglement? Entangling is already a plant Martial Soul's instinct. As long as the plant Martial Soul's toughness is enhanced, this is an innate Soul Skill. Tang San, Tang San, you've wasted another Soul Skill slot.

At that moment, Ma Hongjun loudly said:

"Tang San's Soul Skill is incredible! Its toughness keeps enemies from breaking free, while its venom makes them lose the will to resist. Anyone who becomes your enemy in the future will be seriously unlucky. Oh, right, Tang San has told us about his Third Soul Skill. Xiao Wu, you're a Soul Elder too. Can you tell us about your Third Soul Skill?"

As he spoke, he looked toward Xiao Wu.

Xiao Wu had no intention of concealing it. With her hands on her hips, she said boldly, even somewhat proudly:

"My Third Soul Skill is Teleportation. As long as it's within five meters, I can instantly reach any location!"

A mere thousand-year Soul Skill possessing such a bug-like ability as Teleportation once again drew everyone's amazement. Even Tang San stared wide-eyed, because this skill countered him heavily. His entanglement became completely ineffective, since Xiao Wu could directly break free through Teleportation.

Zhao Wuji stroked his chin and said:

"This trip has truly yielded plenty. We originally came only to hunt Oscar's Third Spirit Ring, yet three Soul Elders emerged in the end. Both Tang San and Xiao Wu obtained powerful Third Soul Skills. Once we return, Flender's jaw will surely drop. Let's go. Leave the Star Dou Great Forest. This Soul Hunting Operation has finally come to a perfect conclusion."

At his words, everyone set off to leave the forest.

On the way back, Ning Rongrong seemed somewhat quiet, but Chen Yuan did not notice, because he was thinking about something more important:

On this trip to the Star Dou Great Forest, I successfully obtained a supreme treasure comparable to a Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone: an External Soul Bone, the Eight Spider Lances. The next step of my plan can begin.

Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan, that grandfather-granddaughter pair. Dugu Bo has spent years using the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well to suppress the poison within his body. The Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well is also a secret place Dugu Bo never even told Dugu Yan about. All anyone knows is that it lies in the Sunset Forest, but the Sunset Forest is no small place.

So the breakthrough still lies with Dugu Yan. I need to find a way to make contact with her. At this time, she should be with the Royal Fight Team, traveling around to challenge the Great Soul Arenas...

It took the Shrek group an entire day to leave the Star Dou Great Forest and reach a small town a hundred li away. Night had fallen, so they stayed at an inn.

That very night, Ning Rongrong came to Chen Yuan's room and lightly knocked on the door...