Tang Sect Encyclopedia! Exposing Yu Xiaogang's Secrets!

"Ah? So soon?" Zhu Zhuqing blurted out. "Is the Sect Leader's combat ability that poor?"

"Huh? What's so soon? What combat ability?" Xiao Wu was utterly baffled. "Zhuqing, did you not sleep last night? You even have dark circles."

Only then did Zhu Zhuqing realize—she had insomnia.

Because of a man, she had lost sleep!

That had never happened before.

She silently climbed out of bed, and the sheets slipped down, revealing a flash of spring.

Xiao Wu's confusion instantly turned to envy—she was a woman herself, yet even she was tempted by that figure!

After washing up.

Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing left hand in hand, with Tang Lan already waiting outside the door.

He was a little surprised to see Zhu Zhuqing.

"You're usually so disciplined. You didn't sleep last night?"

Zhu Zhuqing looked at Tang Lan, and an image of him and Xiao Wu together flashed through her mind.

Her gaze shifted away unnaturally.

Tang Lan found it strange. Just now, Zhu Zhuqing seemed to have been thinking about something

inappropriate for children?

Must have been an illusion.

Tang Lan took Zhu Zhuqing's hand and sent Nine Yang Divine Skill Inner Force into her body.

It made a circuit through her meridians, dispersing her fatigue.

Zhu Zhuqing stood there the entire time, neither resisting nor responding.

But with her personality, not resisting meant a great deal.

"It's fine for Soul Masters to miss sleep once in a while, but you're a girl. Staying up late will make you ugly!" Tang Lan teased.

Zhu Zhuqing remained silent.

Now that she knew Xiao Wu went over every day to "cultivate together" with Tang Lan.

Her mind was a little chaotic.

If she wanted to surpass Xiao Wu, then didn't she also have to...

Fortunately,

Zhu Zhuqing was usually taciturn, and her expression was as cold as ever.

She did not reveal too much abnormality.

After breakfast in the cafeteria, everyone gathered on the training field.

Unexpectedly,

Chi Feng was also on the training field. Beside him was a mountain-like pile of ore, as well as a group of burly men.

Tang San was directing those men, sorting the ores into categories and telling them how to refine them.

When Chi Feng spotted Tang Lan, he greeted him with a smile.

"Tang Sect Leader, I heard you're going out to hunt Soul Rings. This old man has nothing to do, so let me come along as well."

He had volunteered to be a bodyguard.

Tang Lan glanced at the teachers' group.

Flender, Zhao Wuji, and Li Yusong—three Battle Soul Masters.

Nearly the entire academy was setting out.

If they added a Soul Douluo, how was he supposed to carry out his plan?

"No need." Tang Lan shook his head. "They're only the third and fourth rings. Two Seven-Ring Soul Sages and one Six-Ring Soul Emperor are enough."

Chi Feng did not insist.

"Then I'll remain at Shrek Academy and oversee construction of the Forging Workshop while waiting for you and Vice Sect Leader Tang to return."

Tang Lan nodded. If you're not coming, do whatever you like.

But Ning Rongrong was not having it!

"Sixth Grandpa!"

"You'll wait for them, but not for me?"

Chi Feng gave Tang Lan a helpless look, then went to placate the little princess.

After suffering one blow after another, Ning Rongrong's temper had improved considerably.

She was only acting cute, and it soon ended.

Only then did Chi Feng remember something. He took out three pieces of Thousand-Year Whale Rubber and handed them to Oscar.

"This is Thousand-Year Whale Rubber. Taking all three together works best and can raise the Soul Ring Upper Limit by roughly 1,100 years."

"Since this young brother is about to hunt Soul Rings, he should use it first."

"The rest of you will receive yours shortly."

"We also have Tang Sect Leader's vast knowledge to thank for discovering this wondrous use."

"Otherwise, it would usually have been wasted by those nobles, used for..."

When Oscar heard that it could increase his limit by a thousand years, he was clearly tempted.

Yet he still restrained his impulse and looked toward Tang San and Tang Lan.

A Soul Douluo

would not go out of his way to curry favor with a nobody like him.

This restraint pleased Tang San greatly.

He said, "Since Elder Chi means well, Xiao Ao, accept it."

"Yes, Master!"

Only then did Oscar accept the Whale Rubber.

"Thank you, Elder Chi."

Chi Feng waved his hand with a kind smile, as amiable as a grandfather next door.

There was none of the proud, neither servile nor overbearing air he had displayed when they first met.

Presumably,

his experiences over the past few days had been quite eventful!

"Oh, right."

Tang Lan took out a book as thick as a human head and handed it to Chi Feng.

"Elder Chi, please have the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect help publish this book. Sell it at cost and distribute it throughout the Entire Continent as soon as possible."

Chi Feng did not agree immediately. Instead, he flipped through it.

After all, this would require mobilizing the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's resources. What if Tang Lan had written some dirty little book? Wouldn't that make a joke of them?

But after one look.

He could not stop reading!

"Among the Ten Core Competencies of Martial Soul, the theory of Spirit Mimicry is not entirely correct."

"Although Beast Spirits can also absorb Heterogeneous Soul Rings from plant-type Soul Beasts, the enhancement they receive is inferior to that of Homogeneous Soul Rings."

"When absorbing Homogeneous Soul Rings, there is naturally around a 5% bonus to Soul Ring Age. The better the match, the greater the increase, reaching as high as 20%."

"Of course, Heterogeneous Soul Rings are not necessarily a wrong choice. For example, a Blue Silver Grass Soul Master who absorbs a Mandala Snake Soul Ring can gain poison that paralyzes enemies. Though the age is reduced, it can increase the Spirit's versatility."

"But at the same time, they will lose"

"the possibility of achieving an Ultimate Spirit mentioned earlier."

"Which matters more is for you to judge."

Chi Feng flipped another page.

"The third point of the Ten Core Competencies of Martial Soul is also incomplete. Although a Soul Ring Bottleneck cannot stop a Soul Master's Soul Power from increasing, cultivation efficiency will plummet, and at most ten levels can be accumulated."

"In other words, one can be stuck at no more than two Soul Rings. It is impossible to cultivate directly to Titled Douluo before hunting Soul Rings."

"Therefore, if one possesses a Spiritual Treasure that can raise Soul Power without harm, one may hold back two Soul Rings and raise the age of the earlier Soul Ring. But remember, do not force growth and exhaust your potential."

"Whale Rubber's aphrodisiac effect is merely a side effect. Its true function is to strengthen the body, thereby increasing Soul Ring Age."

"One piece of Thousand-Year Whale Rubber raises the Soul Ring Upper Limit by 500 years. Its effect weakens with further consumption. Three pieces can raise the Soul Ring Upper Limit by 1,200 years. Beginning with the fourth piece, it can add at most another hundred years, but resistance will clog the meridians, making the drawbacks outweigh the benefits."

"There is no level restriction for absorbing Soul Bones, even Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bones. As long as one has awakened a Martial Soul, one can absorb them. They can greatly strengthen the body and increase Soul Ring Age."

Chi Feng read page after page, unable to tear himself away!

The enormous amount of obscure knowledge, theories that overturned common sense, and unimaginable combinations

made him sigh in admiration. The person who had compiled this book was simply a wise sage of the age!

Then

he abruptly stopped at one page!

"Even Innate Soul Power at Rank 0 does not mean one cannot cultivate."

"Even Innate Soul Power can be altered through cultivation before awakening one's Martial Soul."

"Below are two Soul Power Paths, both capable of achieving the above effects."

"Those who master the first may become Tang Sect Outer Disciples."

"Those who master the second may become Tang Sect Inner Disciples."

The first Soul Power Path was extremely simple.

Chi Feng did not think much of it.

But for commoners with no path to advancement, it was a ray of hope capable of breaking through the barrier of knowledge!

And the second Soul Power Path had a name—Nine Yang Divine Skill, First Layer!

Chi Feng was stunned wide-eyed after only one glance!

A secret art of the Tang Sect?

He flipped back to the title page, where the signature was clearly written: "Written by Tang Lan."

He looked at Tang Lan in disbelief, his face changing as he said—

"Tang Sect Leader, are you certain you want to make this Nine Yang Divine Skill public as well?"

What?

Ning Rongrong and the others were all shocked!

They hurriedly gathered around.

Tang San stared blankly when he saw that familiar Soul Power Path!

"Brother! You said you wanted to release this book across the Entire Continent?" Tang San asked in a trembling voice. "Wouldn't that make the Nine Yang Divine Skill public?"

Tang Lan shrugged and spread his hands.

"It's only the first layer of the Nine Yang Divine Skill. Not everyone can cultivate it just by obtaining it."

"Those with poor aptitude will gain nothing from reading it."

"Those who can cultivate it will at least possess above-average talent."

"It would be best if they joined my Tang Sect. Even if they do not, they will still have received a teacher's grace. When Tang Sect disciples travel the continent in the future, they will receive more help."

Hmm...

That was, of course, complete nonsense.

The core reason he was doing this was the same-source absorption available only after reaching Great Perfection in the Nine Yang Divine Skill.

The Hazy Purple Qi Inner Force of the first layer of the Nine Yang Divine Skill also possessed a yang attribute and could likewise be absorbed by him without loss.

At most, he would need to compress it a little.

Once this book spread across the continent, the Entire Continent would become his "reserve blood bank"!

And with Blue Silver Grass, aided by Soul Tools, he could weave a Blue Silver Grass network spanning the continent...

Once that linkage took shape, even if a god descended, he could still wear Them to death!

His ambitions could not have been greater.

But at that moment,

in the eyes of commoner Soul Masters like Li Yusong and Flender, Tang Lan seemed to be glowing!

His breadth of vision left them ashamed of their own inferiority.

If they possessed such a treasure, they would not necessarily hide it away, but at most, they would share it with their closest relatives.

To take it out and announce it to everyone.

That would be absolutely impossible!

While everyone was still processing this.

Chi Feng continued flipping through the book, becoming more alarmed with every page!

Soul Master cultivation experience,

Soul Beast Illustrated Handbook entries,

Soul Ring selection analysis,

it could be said that.

As long as one thoroughly understood this book, everyone could become a "Grandmaster"!

Smack—

Chi Feng closed the book and looked at the title on its cover—

" Tang Sect Encyclopedia"!

"Good, good, good!"

"What a Tang Sect Encyclopedia!"

"Tang Sect Leader, your generosity will surely rewrite the entire continent's landscape!"

Tang Lan was secretly delighted.

This was the culmination of the Soul Master Cultivation Encyclopedia, Soul Beast Illustrated Handbook, Spirit Cultivation Encyclopedia, and Soul Ring Identification Encyclopedia, combined with a transmigrator's foresight.

As for Yu Xiaogang's Ten Core Competencies of Martial Soul?

Outdated trash that should have been discarded long ago.

The reason he had not published it earlier was mainly because he had lacked a suitable channel and had been unable to promote it across the continent.

It was also to guard against the "Thesis Thief," Yu Xiaogang, jumping out to steal the credit.

That would lead to endless disputes.

Now,

with the foundation of cooperation with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, he could freely borrow their resources to build his own reputation.

Striking at that plagiarizing dog Yu Xiaogang was only secondary.

The main thing was to establish his own "authoritative image" before Tang San and the entire Tang Sect!

That way,

they would trust his future moves.

Making it easier to reap the rewards.

And, while he was at it, shake the rule of Spirit Hall and the Two Great Empires, winning over the hearts of the people across the land.

After all,

the first gods in this world had become gods through faith.

Though he had the Sea God to seize, it never hurt to be prepared.

Besides,

even after becoming a god, the Power of Faith should still be useful, right?

Then there was the Blue Silver Grass Signal Conversion Soul Tool he had obtained by accident. Paired with the same-origin absorption of the Nine Yang Divine Skill, he could try his luck and see whether they could work together.

If it worked, he would be invincible beneath the heavens!

If it did not, he would have students everywhere.

Either way, he would not lose out.

"Three years!" Chi Feng declared confidently. "Within three years, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect will ensure this book appears in every corner of the Entire Continent!"

His eyes shone as he gripped the book in his hand.

It was easy to foresee

that this Tang Sect Encyclopedia would one day be owned by everyone!

Even

commoner households would have to buy it!

—After all, it contained a method for breaking through Innate Soul Power Rank 0!

Although the book had not been written by the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, being able to publish it would still bring them considerable hidden benefits.

However,

Tang Lan frowned.

"Three years?" Tang Lan asked in confusion. "Why would it take so long? Does it still need to be reviewed?"

"Tang Sect Leader, you may not know this." Chi Feng patiently explained, "Your Tang Sect Encyclopedia contains an enormous number of words, as well as many illustrations. Carving an entire printing block requires an immense amount of work. Three years is already the result of our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect investing vast manpower and resources."

Tang Lan sensed that something was off.

Could it be that Douluo Continent

still used Block Printing?

"Would Elder Chi mind explaining how this full-block carving is done?"

Chi Feng immediately explained it in detail.

Tang Lan was speechless. It really was Block Printing.

No wonder he said it would take so long. It was truly backward!

Tang Lan pretended to have a sudden realization—

"If you first made individual Raised Reverse Character Molds, then selected and arranged the characters according to the manuscript, wouldn't printing become much faster?"

Chi Feng froze!

Ah, this...

After giving it a little thought,

he immediately understood the convenience of it. At the very least, it would save over ninety percent of the time!

After all, with full-block carving, one wrong cut meant the entire block was ruined.

Only master craftsmen with ten years of experience were qualified to handle the blade.

But

with the printing method Tang Lan described, they could simply gather a large number of people to carve every character.

Then they could select and arrange them into printing blocks. The speed would be astonishing!

Why had no one thought of this before?

Chi Feng looked at Tang Lan in admiration. Young minds really were easier to use.

"As expected of Tang Sect Leader. Such a simple alteration possesses the marvel of divine craftsmanship."

"I wonder whether the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect may use this printing method to print other books as well?"

Tang Lan waved his hand indifferently.

"This Movable Type Printing method is included in the household encyclopedia section of the book as well. Let it benefit the world."

What broad-mindedness!

Chi Feng immediately gave him a thumbs-up.

"Magnanimous indeed, Tang Sect Leader!"

"With you overseeing the Tang Sect, it will surely stand above all others!"

"The Clear Sky Sect, which has withdrawn from the world among the Upper Three Sects—the Tang Sect may not be unable to replace—"

"Sixth Grandpa!" Ning Rongrong abruptly interrupted. "There seems to be some movement at the Forging Workshop. Go take a look."

Chi Feng blanked for a moment.

Then his expression changed!

Damn it!

This man was that person's son, the legitimate heir of the Clear Sky Sect!

Tang Lan's successive shocks had rattled him so badly that he had spoken without thinking.

He hurriedly cupped his hands in apology.

"Please do not take offense, Tang Sect Leader. I misspoke."

"I will personally oversee the Tang Sect Encyclopedia. In one and a half months, it will definitely be distributed across the Entire Continent!"

With Movable Type Printing, the efficiency was just that high.

"Then I'll trouble Elder Chi," Tang Lan said politely.

As for replacing the Clear Sky Sect...

He had no interest.

If he was going to do something, he would be the strongest!

His Tang Sect would produce at least seven gods in the future!

The Upper Three Sects?

Were they worthy of standing alongside the Tang Sect?

The moment Chi Feng left, the scene erupted!

"Brother, when did you learn all that?" Xiao Wu asked curiously.

"I read some of it just now. Some of the theories even overturn Teacher's theories... Is that really true, Brother?" Tang San looked as though his whole worldview had been shaken.

"As expected of the Sect Leader! Even your breadth of knowledge is so vast!" Oscar flattered him.

Zhu Zhuqing did not speak.

But the chaotic thoughts in her eyes gradually cleared.

It seemed she had figured something out.

Ma Hongjun's expression was exceedingly complicated.

The more outstanding Tang Lan was, the harder it became for him to accept reality—the reality that he had missed his opportunity.

Only Ning Rongrong had her brows tightly furrowed.

Tang Lan was only twelve. Why did it feel like he could do everything?

His talent was monstrous, his physique powerful, his appearance handsome, his mind sharp, and his combat strength unmatched.

Now he was adding another trait: "knowledgeable in all things, past and present."

This...

Was that really something a person could achieve?

She had skimmed a few parts earlier.

Some of the knowledge in the Tang Sect Encyclopedia was unheard of and unseen even to her, the little Princess of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

Where had Tang Lan learned it all?

It was simply

too abnormal!

Tang Lan

definitely had some enormous secret!

Ning Rongrong smiled sweetly, her interest in Tang Lan growing intense.

She did not realize in the slightest

that a woman's downfall began with curiosity!

But what was even more tragic was...

up to this point,

Tang Lan had no interest in her whatsoever, and she did not even realize it!