Mimetic Cultivation

Yu Xiaogang's expression darkened, his eyes filled with disbelief as he spoke heavily:

"Xiao San, you must understand that all my theories are supported by the most detailed data. These are records compiled by Spirit Hall on the Spirit Ring absorption limits of all Spirit Masters over tens of thousands of years. They have accumulated information on hundreds of thousands of Spirit Masters. The age limits of the Spirit Rings they absorbed at every stage are all clearly documented. It is absolutely impossible to surpass the limit."

"Unless Spirit Hall possesses records I do not know about, records they have concealed even from me, an Elder of Spirit Hall. Very good. Truly very good."

"However, Chen Yuan is not from Spirit Hall, but from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. According to him, he is also the direct disciple of Sword Douluo Chen Xin. Perhaps Sword Douluo—or rather, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect—used some special method to give Chen Yuan a Spirit Ring configuration different from that of ordinary people."

"So, Xiao San, before I have properly researched this, you must not rashly attempt to absorb a Spirit Ring beyond the limit. Your talent is exceptional. Do not risk your life."

After hearing this, although Tang San was deeply unwilling, he still nodded.

"Teacher, I understand. I will not risk my life."

After glancing at Xiao Wu, Tang San did not ask her to leave and revealed the secret in his heart.

"Teacher, when can I cultivate my second Martial Soul? My cultivation is too slow. Chen Yuan is younger than me, yet his strength far surpasses mine. He once severely injured one of my classmates, Dai Mubai, who is also a Soul Elder and possesses the White Tiger Martial Soul, without using a single soul skill himself. He was powerful and sharp. I am not even qualified to compare myself with him."

Worry filled Xiao Wu's eyes as she looked at Tang San's pained expression. She had never known that he carried such immense pressure in his heart. She consoled him, "Brother, you are no worse than him. You have so many Self-Created Soul Skills, as well as powerful Hidden Weapons. If you really fought, it is still uncertain who would win and who would lose."

Hearing her comfort, Tang San smiled at Xiao Wu, signaling that she need not worry. He was fine.

But in truth, his heart was filled with unwillingness. Do not assume that simply because Tang San had lived two lives, his state of mind was exceptionally good. During the Spirit Master tournament, especially in the battles against the Four Element Academy, he had been dealt such a blow that he wanted to cultivate his second Martial Soul. Had Dugu Bo not guided him, he would have been in serious trouble.

Yu Xiaogang's mind was in disarray as well. He wanted to uphold his own theories, but Chen Yuan's appearance had repeatedly slapped him in the face. He could only comfort Tang San through Chen Yuan's background. "Chen Yuan's strength is only due to his good background. He was carefully nurtured from childhood, so naturally his strength is frightening. Your background is ordinary, and you suffered from malnutrition for a long time. Yet even so, you broke through to the Soul Elder realm at the age of twelve with the common Blue Silver Grass Martial Soul. You are no worse than him. You may even be stronger."

"Once you cultivate your second Martial Soul, surpassing Chen Yuan—or even crushing him—will be an easy matter. But you still cannot cultivate your second Martial Soul."

"Twin Martial Souls are both a supreme talent and a flaw. The two Martial Souls and two kinds of Soul Power will clash within the body as Spirit Rings are attached, until the body explodes and one dies. At most, one can attach only the first few Spirit Rings. Once one begins absorbing Ten Thousand Year Soul Rings, that is the beginning of death. Records show that of the three Twin Martial Soul geniuses to date, only one eliminated this flaw and became one of the strongest Spirit Masters in the world today."

"What you need to do is cultivate diligently and strive to become a Soul King-level powerhouse before the age of twenty-five. By then, I will also find a way to obtain the method to eliminate the flaw of Twin Martial Souls."

"Actually, in my view, your useless Blue Silver Grass Martial Soul will have reached its limit once you become a Soul King. At that time, you can begin cultivating your second Martial Soul. Your first Spirit Ring will be able to absorb a Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring, allowing you to rapidly increase your Soul Power and break through your realm. You will become the youngest Titled Douluo in history. Xiao San, at that time, you will understand how much effort I have poured into you, all to nurture you into greatness."

After hearing Yu Xiaogang's words, Tang San felt much better. He firmly believed that he was a genius, but because of his poor background, he had failed to fully realize his talent. He bowed and said, "Teacher, I am sorry. I was too impatient. I will still need Teacher's guidance in the future. Since Teacher has come this time, you should not be leaving again, right?"

Yu Xiaogang patted him on the shoulder and said, "It is best that you have thought it through yourself. I came here this time for you, so naturally I will not leave easily. Also, tomorrow I will take a look at your other classmates. If they are all geniuses, I will give them some guidance as well. Teaching one is teaching, and teaching a group is also teaching. At Nuoding Academy, those students with limited talent were not worth my personal instruction. Perhaps the students of Shrek Academy will be different."

Tang San smiled upon hearing this. "With Teacher's words, I am relieved. My current classmates truly are all monsters. If they receive Teacher's guidance, I believe they can grow stronger even faster."

Yu Xiaogang's expression grew increasingly gentle. He looked at Tang San with great satisfaction. As expected of his disciple, Tang San understood him very well. He smiled and said, "Go back and rest early. Come report in early tomorrow."

Soon afterward, they parted ways and returned to rest.

Having received guidance, Tang San no longer thought of immediately cultivating his second Martial Soul. He planned to continue cultivating his first Martial Soul. Although Blue Silver Grass was only a useless Martial Soul, Tang San firmly believed that under his Teacher's guidance, he could still become a powerful Spirit Master with the useless Blue Silver Grass Martial Soul.

There were no useless Martial Souls, only useless Spirit Masters. It was a very inspiring saying. Unfortunately, Tang San never considered why his Teacher had remained only a level twenty-nine Soul Grandmaster for his entire life.

A perfectly good Blue Silver Emperor was raised as ordinary Blue Silver Grass, its own potential drained beyond recognition.

Tang San possessed half the bloodline of the Blue Silver Emperor. As long as it was properly cultivated, he could undergo a second awakening and return to his original form.

Unfortunately, Tang Hao and Yu Xiaogang led him down the wrong path. Tang Hao was arrogant and disdained the power of the Blue Silver Emperor, while Yu Xiaogang was foolish, presumptuously treating the Blue Silver Emperor—which could exist as Twin Martial Souls alongside the Clear Sky Hammer—as ordinary Blue Silver Grass.

Meanwhile, inside a rural manor!

Having arranged a temporary mimetic cultivation environment, Chen Yuan began meditating as well.

With Chen Yuan at the center, a thousand swords were arranged around him. As he entered a meditative state, Seven Killings rang out, and sword intent burst forth.

The sword intent gradually spread, seemingly resonating with each precious sword. Though Chen Yuan had his eyes closed, he could see every sword around him. He himself seemed to transform into the king among swords, Seven Killings.

This was the wonder of a mimetic cultivation environment. He used sword intent to resonate with the surrounding swords, and those swords in turn amplified his sword intent, making his Soul Power more active. The speed at which his Soul Power circulated and the speed at which he absorbed Soul Power both increased greatly.

He did not immediately attempt to break through in Soul Power. Instead, he first tempered the six levels of Soul Power he had gained by absorbing the Blue Silver Emperor Right Leg Bone. Once it had completely fused with him and could be controlled as easily as his own limbs, that would be the time for his true breakthrough.