Awakening Failure!

The entire venue instantly fell deathly silent, followed by an earth-shaking uproar!

Everyone looked as though their throats had been seized, eyes wide as they stared in disbelief at the nine spirit rings that overturned everything they knew!

Ning Fengzhi even shot to his feet in shock. The Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda in his hand nearly slipped free as he muttered:

"How... how is this possible...?"

An unprecedented gleam also erupted in Bibi Dong's eyes. It was not merely killing intent, but a potent mix of shock and something else...

"Fu Shiyan... you truly are a heaven-sent genius!

I will give you one final chance. Submit to Spirit Hall, and all past grievances will be wiped clean. I can grant you the position of Elder, and in the future, perhaps even..."

"No need."

Fu Shiyan directly cut her off. His tone was calm, yet utterly resolute. "Those who walk different paths cannot make plans together."

Bibi Dong's expression completely darkened, and her killing intent was no longer concealed in the slightest.

"Since that is the case... then be buried here with these ants! Attack!"

This time, not only did the seven Title Douluo strike, but Bibi Dong herself unleashed her terrifying Rank 98 Soul Power and joined the battle!

Eight supreme experts surrounded a single target—Fu Shiyan!

At this moment, Fu Shiyan's displayed Soul Power Level was Rank 93!

Facing powerful enemies on all sides, Fu Shiyan showed no fear.

He first formed hand seals, and an even larger Blue Silver Wood Dragon roared forth. Without any explanation, it swept up Tang San, Xiao Wu, and the nearby Shrek members, forcibly carrying them to Flender, Liu Erlong, and the others in the distance.

"Master! Don't!"

The simulated Tang San's eyes split with rage. Tears instantly poured from his eyes as he struggled desperately, trying to rush back.

In his heart, Fu Shiyan had long been both father and teacher. He could not possibly watch his master face certain death alone for his sake!

"Take them away!"

Fu Shiyan's voice rang clearly in Flender's ears, carrying unquestionable determination.

The next moment, he turned to face the enemies filling the sky and gave a low shout.

"Blue Silver Salvation, Bodhi Immeasurable!"

Rumble—!

The earth split apart, and an unimaginably enormous wooden giant rose from the ground at a seemingly slow, yet actually astonishing speed!

The giant was entirely blue. Its features were indistinct, yet its expression was solemn and divine, like an ancient Buddha that had existed since time immemorial.

It held Fu Shiyan aloft as it slowly ascended into the sky, reaching a height of five thousand meters!

It truly carried the supreme bearing of standing atop the highest peak and looking down upon all mountains below!

The battle erupted in an instant!

Spirit Hall's eight experts each unleashed their ultimate techniques. Countless powerful Spirit Skills rained down upon the towering Bodhi Wood Man like a meteor shower.

Fu Shiyan stood upon the wooden giant's shoulder, spirit rings flashing around him in succession.

"First Spirit Skill: Azure Spirit Healing!"

"Fourth Spirit Skill: Myriad Vine Life Domain!"

"Sixth Spirit Skill: Emerald Light Breaking Obstacles!"

"Seventh Spirit Skill: Azure Life Torrent!"

He unleashed four Spirit Skills at once. The wooden giant, which had nearly shattered beneath the combined attacks of the eight experts, instantly recovered amid the surging torrent of life, becoming even more imposing than before!

"Eighth Spirit Skill: Eternal Order Spirit Plant Core!"

He linked himself to the wooden giant, becoming nearly immortal for a short time as he endured several fatal attacks head-on.

"Ninth Spirit Skill: Star Essence Life Realm!"

At last, he unfolded his strongest life domain, directly turning the tide of battle and greatly limiting his opponents' recovery and offensive power.

While fleeing, Tang San watched this earth-shaking battle with unwavering focus, engraving the effects and timing of every Spirit Skill Fu Shiyan used firmly into his mind.

This path was entirely different from the conventional development of a Blue Silver Grass control-type Spirit Master. Its ultimate focus on life and enhancement opened an entirely new door for him.

With his unreasonable spirit ring configuration, incomparably powerful self-created Spirit Skills, and life-type Spirit Skills, Fu Shiyan had truly held back the combined assault of eight supreme experts all by himself!

Though he was at an absolute disadvantage and could only defend passively, he had never retreated in defeat!

However, just as the battle reached a stalemate, an even more tyrannical aura suddenly erupted from the Worship Hall deep within Spirit Hall!

"Who dares cause trouble in Spirit City!"

A furious roar exploded like thunder. An immensely broad and powerful old man crashed into the battlefield like a golden meteor. With a single punch, his violent strength directly sent the Bodhi Wood Man staggering backward!

The newcomer was none other than Spirit Hall's Second Worship, the Rank 98 assault-type Title Douluo—Golden Crocodile Douluo!

With Golden Crocodile Douluo, this fresh force, joining the battle, Fu Shiyan's pressure surged dramatically!

More and more cracks spread across the Bodhi Dharma Image, and its repair speed began to fall behind the rate of destruction.

His original purpose had been to stall for time so Tang San and the others could retreat safely. Seeing that the timing was about right, he began considering how to escape.

Just as Fu Shiyan fought while retreating, with the situation becoming increasingly dire—

A massive Clear Sky Hammer fiercely smashed toward Bibi Dong and the Spirit Hall forces, forcing them to turn back and defend themselves!

"Brother Fu, Tang has come to aid you!"

A tall figure in a tattered black robe appeared shortly afterward. He was unkempt, yet possessed a heaven-shaking aura. It was none other than the Clear Sky Douluo, Tang Hao!

As the Spirit Hall forces were intimidated by the Clear Sky Hammer and blocked its attack, a sharp light flashed through Fu Shiyan's eyes. He controlled the battered Bodhi Dharma Image to rapidly contract, transforming it into a streak of deep-blue light that swept up Tang San and Xiao Wu nearby before joining Tang Hao.

"Go!"

Tang Hao shouted, swinging the Clear Sky Hammer again and forcibly carving out a path.

Fu Shiyan followed closely behind. Together, they brought Tang San and Xiao Wu, breaking through Spirit Hall's blockade like lightning before rapidly vanishing into the distance.

After escaping danger, Tang Hao stopped and looked toward Fu Shiyan. Genuine gratitude appeared on his weathered face as he gave Fu Shiyan a deep bow.

"Brother Fu, words cannot express my gratitude!

Thank you for teaching Xiao San so carefully and risking your life to protect him time and again!

Tang... will never be able to repay this debt!"

Fu Shiyan hurriedly helped him up.

"Brother Tang, you are too polite. Xiao San is my disciple. Protecting him is simply my duty."

Tang Hao shook his head without saying more, but the gratitude had already been deeply etched into his heart.

Afterward, Fu Shiyan stated that he needed to find a place to recover from his injuries. He then parted ways with Tang Hao, Tang San, and the others, heading alone for the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.

Later, Tang Hao took Tang San and Xiao Wu to bid farewell to the Shrek group.

Following the original course of events, he first sent Xiao Wu back to the core region of the Star Dou Great Forest, hoping she could grow safely there.

Afterward, he took Tang San to the legendary Blue Silver Forest, intending to awaken the Blue Silver Emperor Bloodline Tang San had inherited from his mother.

Under the Blue Silver King's guidance, the awakening ritual began.

Countless Blue Silver Grass contributed their strength as immense life energy poured into Tang San's body, attempting to awaken the dormant bloodline of the emperor.

Everything proceeded smoothly. Tang San could feel his Blue Silver Grass Martial Soul undergoing an earth-shaking transformation, becoming tougher and brimming with vitality.

However, just as the bloodline awakening was about to be completed, and the golden patterns symbolizing the Blue Silver Emperor were about to completely cover Tang San's original Blue Silver Grass Martial Soul, an unexpected change occurred!

Tang San's yellow spirit ring, originally the first in sequence, suddenly began flashing violently beyond his control!

A poisonous energy utterly incompatible with the pure life aura around them suddenly surged back from that spirit ring. Like filthy ink, it instantly contaminated the bloodline that was undergoing transformation!

Buzz—!

The entire Blue Silver Forest let out a mournful cry, and the once-gentle life energy became violent and repulsive.

Tang San screamed and spat out blood. The Blue Silver Emperor Bloodline that had been on the verge of taking shape instantly dimmed and collapsed, while the awakening ritual was forcibly interrupted!

"What happened?!"

Tang Hao's expression changed drastically. He hurriedly supported the swaying Tang San and anxiously looked toward the equally horrified Blue Silver King.

The Blue Silver King's illusory figure trembled violently. Looking at the spirit ring on Tang San's body that still lingered with poisonous energy, it spoke with grief and fury in its voice:

"It is poison!

That spirit ring of his absorbed the power of a Soul Beast containing poison attributes!

Those toxins have already seeped deep into the Martial Soul's origin, tainting the purity and nobility of the Blue Silver Emperor Bloodline!

It is this damned poison that has blocked the emperor's awakening!"

After hearing the Blue Silver King's explanation, Tang Hao was struck as though by lightning!

The killing intent around him could no longer be restrained. It erupted like a tangible force, pressing the surrounding Blue Silver Grass flat against the ground!

A name, carrying bone-deep hatred and killing intent as cold as ice, burst from between Tang Hao's teeth, one word at a time:

"Yu—Xiao—Gang—!!!"