Spirit Shattering Evolution Theory

"Great Sumeru Hammer?"

Tang Hao nearly cried out. The thought had never even crossed his mind.

If what Xiao Lin said was true, then the Great Sumeru Hammer might well be a further evolution of the Clear Sky Hammer.

Unlike Tang Hao, who had cried out in shock, Tang San had no real concept of the Great Sumeru Hammer. He merely lowered his head and pondered the matter.

But he knew that awakening the Clear Sky Hammer without Innate Soul Power of rank eight or nine was simply unrealistic.

And he himself had Innate Full Soul Power, yet even so, there had not been the slightest sign of awakening the Great Sumeru Hammer.

If the Great Sumeru Hammer truly existed, wouldn't it require even higher Innate Soul Power to awaken?

Could such a thing really happen?

"Actually, neither of you needs to be so surprised. As far as I know, a martial soul absorbing soul rings is itself a process of evolution."

Xiao Lin spread his hands and spoke to the two of them.

"Blue Silver Grass specializes in vitality. By continuously absorbing the soul rings of Soul Beasts with powerful vitality, it should be possible to evolve Blue Silver Grass. If Little San's Blue Silver Grass isn't ordinary Blue Silver Grass, but the Blue Silver King, then it will inevitably evolve into the Blue Silver Emperor in the future."

"Little San's Clear Sky Hammer is the same. If it continuously absorbs strength-type soul rings, it may also have a chance of evolving into the Great Sumeru Hammer."

"Besides, Little San has Twin Martial Souls. His second martial soul starts with Ten Thousand Year Soul Rings, perhaps even Hundred Thousand Year Soul Rings, so evolving it will be even easier."

Only as Xiao Lin spoke did he remember that Tang San apparently had not evolved his Clear Sky Hammer into the Great Sumeru Hammer in the future either, leaving him instantly a little embarrassed.

Ah, even after becoming a god, he hadn't managed it. Forget about the Great Sumeru Hammer, then.

The Blue Silver Emperor, however, was certain.

Xiao Lin unconsciously rubbed his nose. Even if the evolution failed, that did not mean he was wrong.

What if the required soul rings simply were not old enough?

The Great Sumeru Hammer was a technique Tang Hao could only unleash through Ring Burst, and even then it was merely a phantom. How could it possibly be so simple?

After comforting himself a few times internally, Xiao Lin immediately changed the subject.

"What I'm talking about is the Spirit Shattering Evolution Theory. This theory only applies to trash Weapon Souls like Blue Silver Grass. Since Blue Silver Grass is shattered, it won't have much effect on Little San, so I still hope he can give it a try."

Just like harvesting chives: originally pale-green chives would become lush and dark green after being cut again and again, and they would also grow older and older.

That kind of age meant toughness. How similar were Blue Silver Grass and chives?

Even if it did not evolve, continuously regenerating the Blue Silver Grass martial soul and making Tang San's Blue Silver Grass tougher would not be a bad thing.

At the very least, it would be several times, perhaps even dozens of times, stronger than Blue Silver Entanglement in the future.

"Alright, I'm willing to try. I'll shatter it once a day."

Before long, a trace of determination flashed through Tang San's eyes, and he declared his willingness to try.

Xiao Lin was so moved that he punched Tang San on the shoulder and shouted, "Good brother!"

With Xiao Lin's current theory, it was utterly useless for top-tier Weapon Souls like the Clear Sky Hammer and the Imprisoning Dragon Staff.

But Blue Silver Grass was different.

Also, although Xiao Lin had not read much of Douluo 2 in his previous life, and had never read 3 or 4 at all—

He seemed to remember someone whose martial soul had been some kind of iron sword. After the martial soul shattered, it became stronger than before.

The broken sword had instead given that person a different possibility.

How was that not a form of evolution?

Of course, how was that not proof that there were no trash martial souls, only trash Soul Masters?

That person could also be considered exceptionally gifted.

As for the Spirit Shattering Evolution Theory, Xiao Lin had not been particularly determined to research it.

It was just that, if it truly succeeded, it could offer some help to Soul Masters of later generations.

It would count as accumulating some merit, at least.

"Mm, that's your business. I can't be bothered with it. Since Little San has become a Soul Master, don't forget to collect the money from Spirit Hall."

Tang Hao did not particularly care about it. If Blue Silver Grass could grow stronger, then reviving Ah Yin in the future would be enough.

Tang Hao turned to Xiao Lin. After mulling it over for a moment, he said, "Xiao Lin, what Soul Beast do you need to kill for your soul ring? I still have time right now, so I'll help you obtain your First Soul Ring."

Tang Hao did not have much time. He had matters of his own to handle.

Otherwise, in the original story, he would not have entrusted Tang San to that useless Grandmaster. He only appeared again when Tang San went to Shrek.

Now that he thought about it, Yu Xiaogang's trash theories were one thing, but his strength was not much to speak of either.

Tang Hao believed that once Xiao Lin obtained his First Soul Ring, he would definitely be stronger than that trash Yu Xiaogang.

He understood far too well just how powerful top-tier Weapon Souls were.

At that moment, Xiao Lin's expression remained unchanged, but inwardly, he was already moved beyond words.

You finally thought of me, Uncle Hao!

The First Soul Ring was of the utmost importance in Xiao Lin's eyes. To him, gaining an advantage at the first step meant gaining an advantage every step thereafter.

Xiao Lin nearly blurted it out, directly stating his goal.

"Uncle Hao, my target is a Great Strength Vajra Bull around 500 Years old in the Soul Hunting Forest."

The moment Xiao Lin spoke, Tang Hao and Tang San were both startled.

Five hundred years was already nearly a quarter beyond the maximum age limit for a First Soul Ring.

Even Tang San's First Soul Ring had only been a 450-year Three-Eyed Salamander that had been continuously weakened and wanted to die.

"Xiao Lin, are you sure?"

Tang Hao looked serious. He did not want his child's future helper and good brother to explode and die while absorbing a soul ring.

"Yeah, Brother Lin, that's way too exaggerated."

Tang San called out anxiously from the side.

"Uncle Hao, Little San, my original plan was even crazier—a Great Strength Vajra Bull of 800 years."

"Uncle Hao, you may not know this, but my Martial Soul has granted me an almost indestructible body, at least against opponents of the same level."

"With such a powerful ability, my safety can be fully guaranteed."

As Xiao Lin spoke, he directly activated the Indestructible Divine Skill. Silver Soul Power from the Imprisoning Dragon Staff covered his right hand as he slammed a fist into the ground.

"Bang!"

Before Tang Hao's incredulous eyes, Xiao Lin punched straight through the ground, leaving a dirt pit nearly twenty centimeters deep.

"Uncle Hao, and that was without even using much strength."

Xiao Lin shook the dirt from his hand and Showed Off casually.

"Fine. Then we'll go with a 500-year Great Strength Vajra Bull. I'll take you there now. Remember, if it proves impossible, you must give up on absorbing the soul ring."

Tang Hao shook his head before giving his final warning.

Little San being a Monster was one thing, but he had never expected Xiao Lin to be a Monster too.

Could the tiny Holy Soul Village really produce both a Hidden Dragon and Crouching Phoenix?

"Uncle Hao, in that case, can I try absorbing an 800-year Great Strength Vajra Bull?"

Xiao Lin immediately asked. Since he could give up on absorbing the soul ring, why not try for a stronger one?

"You can, but abandoning the absorption of a soul ring is itself risky. Otherwise, Soul Masters would not explode and die."

Tang Hao nodded. He did not know what else to say.

"Then that's great. Uncle Hao, just trust me."

Xiao Lin looked utterly confident. After all, he possessed the Innate Weapon Soul True Body Saint Physique.