Douluo: The System Arrived Ten Thousand Years Early, and I Crushed Tang San

They wanted Tang Hao to owe them a favor, so they openly opposed Yue Guan. Yet in the end, they gained nothing at all—a wasted effort.

Compared to Dugu Bo, they fell far short.

At first, Dugu Bo had spared Tang San because he took Tang Hao into consideration. But later, Tang San truly was able to help him and Dugu Yan detoxify, which was why their relationship gradually improved.

From enemies, to benefactor and beneficiary, to friends, and finally to comrades willing to die for each other.

Well... although Tang San's detoxification method only treated the symptoms, not the root cause.

Still, it revealed Dugu Bo's character.

Tang San had only ever helped Dugu Bo detoxify, but Dugu Bo not only let him use Immortal Herbs as he pleased, he even broke his own rules to join the Tang Sect. Later, he was even willing to die to help Tang San—though he did not actually die in the novel.

Meanwhile, Xiao Tian began examining the Bixie Swordplay that the system had rewarded him earlier.

Only then did he discover that the system's previous notification appeared in his mind, and that there were additional rewards in the system space.

Ding! Damn, the host has shocked Tongzi once again! You actually made the Divine Officials Da Ming and Er Ming become your Soul Spirits, and successfully snatched Asura Sword Scabbard Xiao Wu from God King Tang's side, triggering a Critical Strike Reward!

Obtained: Advanced Equal Soul Spirit Contract Method, "Shushan Swordplay," and one God-Bestowed Soul Ring.

Advanced Equal Soul Spirit Contract Method: After contracting a Soul Spirit, the Soul Spirit can unleash all of its former strength. The Soul Spirit and Soul Master stand in complete equality. The Soul Spirit can accelerate the growth of its cultivation through the Soul Master, while the Soul Master can fight with the Soul Spirit's aid. When the Soul Spirit fights, it consumes its own Soul Power!

Damn!

He had just been thinking about this, yet the system had already prepared it for him in advance!

This trip to the Star Dou Great Forest had been far too rushed, and he had not even had time to check the system's rewards. This time, it was as reliable as ever!

"Shushan Swordplay": The sword techniques of the Shushan Sect, including Heavenly Sword, Ten Thousand Swords, Sword Control Technique, and other sword moves.

Xiao Tian had to admit that this system truly understood him!

With this Shushan Swordplay, he could study sword techniques in a more systematic manner.

Even the Sword Control Technique within it had previously been used based only on his own memories, so there were bound to be shortcomings.

Once he found time to properly cultivate it later, his swordsmanship would certainly improve further!

Afterward, Xiao Tian turned his attention to the Bixie Swordplay, which concerned him the most.

He was rather curious. Did cultivating the Bixie Swordplay truly require castration?

If that were really the case, then it could only gather dust inside his Soul Tool.

Then, the first page of the Bixie Sword Manual unfolded in Xiao Tian's mind. Several large words were written upon it.

First level of Bixie Swordplay: To practice this art, one must first castrate oneself!

Xiao Tian: ...

Xiao Tian's heart skipped a beat.

Xiao Tian fell silent.

Xiao Tian turned the page.

Xiao Tian went Red Hot!

Xiao Tian patiently continued flipping through it, only to reach the final page.

One may still succeed without castration!

At first, Xiao Tian was delighted upon seeing those words, but then he noticed the annotation below.

Although one can succeed without castration, the power of the Bixie Swordplay will be greatly reduced, and the practitioner will easily suffer surging blood and energy, leading to cultivation deviation!

Xiao Tian: ...

It was useless. Completely useless.

Suddenly, inspiration struck Xiao Tian. After reading through the Bixie Swordplay, he realized that the technique could be improved!

Although the improved version might not be as powerful as the original, at least it would not cause cultivation deviation.

Xiao Tian knew that this was likely an ability brought about by his increased comprehension. He could improve upon the Bixie Swordplay's flaw that required castration.

He then put the Bixie Sword Manual into his Soul Tool. He would study it once he had time later!

Improving Bixie Swordplay, This Isn't Blue Silver Grass?!

A few days later, Xiao Tian and the others finally returned to Shrek Academy.

Ning Rongrong noticed that Grandpa Sword was nowhere to be seen in the academy. He probably had not arrived yet?

"Alright. Although this trip to the Star Dou Great Forest was rather dangerous, Oscar and Xiao Tian both gained quite a lot. I'm giving you three days off next. Rest well, then begin the next stage of training!"

Flender spoke to everyone.

Then he vanished on his own.

Tang San: ...

Yu Xiaogang looked at Tang San and said, "Little San, come with me for a moment."

He was worried that Tang San might feel unbalanced after having his Soul Bone removed, especially after seeing Xiao Tian obtain an External Soul Bone in the form of Sword Wings. He felt it was necessary to counsel him.

People were not afraid of comparison. What they feared was comparing themselves, only to discover that they were inferior in every way.

Tang San had once been smug about obtaining the Eight Spider Lances External Soul Bone.

But now, his External Soul Bone was gone while Xiao Tian had obtained one. That feeling was not pleasant.

Xiao Tian, however, was eager to improve the Bixie Swordplay. After saying goodbye to Xiao Wu and the others, he immediately shut himself inside his room.

"I'm going into seclusion for the next three days. I'm leaving first!"

Xiao Wu and the others: ???

He was going into seclusion right after returning?

Was he really that hardworking?

Xiao Wu and the other two exchanged looks and silently made up their minds.

Cultivate!

After securely closing his door, Xiao Tian sat cross-legged on his bed.

He had already memorized all the key points of the Bixie Swordplay on the way back. Now, he only needed to think about how to improve it.

Da Ming and Er Ming also flew out from Xiao Tian's Spiritual Space.

"Phew! I can finally get some fresh air. There's nothing in that Spiritual Space. Even though we can see the outside, it still feels like something's missing."

Er Ming could not help complaining.

"Alright, alright. Let's not disturb Xiao Tian's cultivation. Besides, we did not follow him out just to play, did we? It would be good if Xiao Tian's strength improved quickly. Otherwise, when my cultivation reaches two hundred thousand years and I resist the Heavenly Tribulation, I'm afraid it may affect him."

During the days of their return to the academy, Xiao Tian had secretly changed Da Ming and Er Ming's contract into the advanced version one night.

Afterward, the two beasts clearly felt that their own strength had returned to the same level as before the contract. They were no longer restricted by Xiao Tian's strength.

They were both deeply shocked. How long had it been? Xiao Tian had actually improved the contract method for their sake!

Overthinking was the deadliest thing!

In just a few days, they could clearly feel that Xiao Tian treated them sincerely and well!

At that moment, Xiao Tian was focused on improving the Bixie Swordplay and had no idea what Da Ming and Er Ming were thinking.

Inside Xiao Tian's Soul Tool, a stalk of Blue Silver Grass was gently swaying. During this time, she had silently observed the movements outside, as though she had been forgotten.

Achoo!

Xiao Tian suddenly sneezed and rubbed his nose.

He paid it no mind at all.

Ah Yin: ...

Alright, Xiao Tian had temporarily forgotten Ah Yin. After all, he had so many things to do right now. How could he spare any attention for Ah Yin? She could just stay inside the Soul Tool and experience things for herself.

At this moment, the entire Bixie Sword Manual appeared in Xiao Tian's mind in textual form.

Then, Xiao Tian realized that the reason cultivating the Bixie Swordplay required castration was rooted in its extreme pursuit of a particular state of mind and method of circulating inner power—Soul Power.

So how could he unleash the Bixie Swordplay's greater power without castrating himself?

He soon discovered that the Bixie Swordplay's inner power was originally excessively fierce and extreme. After castration, it became even more extreme.

This could be balanced by incorporating other internal cultivation methods and introducing the principle of yin-yang harmony, allowing the inner power to achieve a balance between hardness and softness.

This would preserve the Bixie Swordplay's speed and sharpness while avoiding the loss of control caused by overly fierce inner power!

Incorporating another internal cultivation method was actually simple enough. He could add the insights he had gained from the Xuanyuan Sword Scripture and improve the technique until it achieved yin-yang harmony.

Very soon, an hour passed, and Xiao Tian finally finished improving the entire Bixie Swordplay.

However, in order to better adapt to the improved Bixie Swordplay, Xiao Tian took out silver needles from his Soul Tool.

He planned to stimulate the acupoints throughout his body, open several of his meridians, and expand their capacity so that they could withstand the power unleashed by the Bixie Swordplay.

Using qi to control needles!

Da Ming and Er Ming suddenly noticed the commotion around Xiao Tian.

Xiao Tian had stripped off his upper clothes and shut his eyes, yet several silver needles floated in the air and pierced into his skin at incredible speed.

"Damn, Big Brother, look! What is Xiao Tian doing? He's turned himself into a porcupine!"

Er Ming was stunned.

Da Ming shook his head slightly. "I don't know either. Let's stand guard nearby. Xiao Tian should know what he's doing."

The only thing they could do now was protect Xiao Tian.

They were tightly bound to Xiao Tian now, so they did not want anything to happen to him.

Another hour passed.

Boom!

Xiao Tian's entire body trembled. He opened his eyes, his gaze sharp as a ruler. The silver needles embedded in his body were blasted away by his aura and all pierced into the wood.

Xiao Tian examined his body internally and found that his meridians had indeed widened considerably. His Soul Power flowed more smoothly and swiftly.

After spending nearly two hours, he had finally improved the Bixie Swordplay. Now, he only needed to test the final result.

Suddenly, something seemed to flash through Xiao Tian's mind.

He slapped his forehead.

How had he forgotten about that?

Immediately, the ring on Xiao Tian's hand flashed, and a potted Blue Silver Grass appeared in his hands.

"Huh, Xiao Tian, you actually have an interest in growing Blue Silver Grass?"

Er Ming had originally wanted to congratulate Xiao Tian on succeeding in his cultivation, but when he saw Xiao Tian suddenly take out a stalk of Blue Silver Grass, he asked curiously.

Blue Silver Grass could be found everywhere in the Star Dou Great Forest. Although it was a soul beast, in Er Ming's eyes, it was no different from ordinary weeds. Its only notable trait was its tenacious vitality.

Even if it was killed, it could grow anew from its roots.

"That's not right, Er Ming. Look carefully at the blue-gold patterns on this Blue Silver Grass. This... this isn't Blue Silver Grass. This is one of the Blue Silver Emperor's inherent characteristics!"

Da Ming sharply noticed the difference in this stalk of Blue Silver Grass.

But in his memory, the Blue Silver Emperor was a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast and fundamentally different from Blue Silver Grass. The one before him was clearly only a century-old Blue Silver Grass?

Why Was She Being Hunted Despite Having Already Entered the Mature Stage?

Xiao Tian calmly said, "Oh, this is the Blue Silver Emperor Ah Yin, Tang Hao's former wife."