"Explosive Flame Heavy Fist, a fire-element ability?"
After hearing Zhao Wuji's introduction, Wang Chuan frowned imperceptibly, disdain flickering in his eyes. Still, he was not surprised by the result.
Spirit Bones from different body parts often granted Spirit Bone skills with distinct tendencies.
If the Dragon-Headed Jackal King had dropped a head Spirit Bone, that position represented mental attributes.
Then Zhao Wuji would have had a high chance of inheriting a mental attack Spirit Bone skill similar to Wang Chuan's Roaring Dragon Rage, which would also boost his Mental Power.
And if it had been a torso Spirit Bone, since Spirit Bones from that area were generally the largest among those of the same rank, their enhancement would also be the greatest.
At the same time, because torso Spirit Bones were the largest, they might contain more things as well, and the Spirit Skills gained were often the signature ultimate techniques of the Spirit Beast they came from.
As for limb Spirit Bones, their enhancement effects were similar to torso Spirit Bones, both strengthening the user himself, though the effects were somewhat weaker, while their Spirit Skills varied wildly.
Since Zhao Wuji's Explosive Flame Heavy Fist left arm bone was neither a head Spirit Bone nor a torso bone—
Then unless it was a Spirit Bone formed through the Dragon-Headed Jackal King's voluntary sacrifice, the skill within was most likely only one of the Dragon-Headed Jackal King's ordinary Spirit Skills.
Like Explosive Flame Heavy Fist. It was clearly formed from one of the Dragon-Headed Jackal King's second-rate Spirit Skills.
Although Wang Chuan found this Spirit Bone skill lacking, Zhao Wuji was quite satisfied with it, because the fire ability made up for the weakness of his overly single-minded offense.
As for the issue of incompatible attributes?
To Zhao Wuji, that was no issue at all. Spirit Bones were rare treasures to begin with. Wang Chuan was willing to give him one, and he was already moved beyond words!
Wang Chuan's thoughts were similar. Of course, he knew this Spirit Bone was most likely incompatible with Zhao Wuji's attributes.
But in this era, there were only a few Title Douluo across the entire Douluo Continent who could gather a complete set of Spirit Bones. Having even one Spirit Bone to use was already something to celebrate in secret.
The main reason Wang Chuan gave the Spirit Bone to Zhao Wuji was because he valued its body-strengthening effect. It would further reinforce Zhao Wuji's physical combat abilities, so that when Wang Chuan needed him to stand guard in the future, he would not get beaten so badly again.
Yes, that was it.
Besides, Wang Chuan did not think incompatible Spirit Bone attributes were such a big deal.
Once Ah Yin sacrificed herself in the future and Zhao Wuji obtained another Spirit Bone suited to him, they could take out the Blue Silver Emperor Right Leg Bone and exploit a loophole in the Spirit Bone mechanics.
Then they could just chop off Zhao Wuji's hand and grow a new one. Wouldn't that let him absorb a new Spirit Bone?
As for whether stealing something like that was immoral?
How could a Spirit Master's business be called stealing?
This was called letting virtuous people possess heavenly treasures!
At worst, when the time came, he could show some kindness and plant Ah Yin back out for Tang Hao.
Though Tang Hao, who had planted Ah Yin in a place like that, would most likely not thank him.
Still, Wang Chuan was rather looking forward to the fun that would unfold then~
Faced with Ah Yin, who knew the truth, would the Tang God King of the future choose his father or his mother?
Stay tuned.
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Wang Chuan shook his head, tossing all those messy thoughts out of his mind, then looked at Zhao Wuji.
"Have you decided what Spirit Beast you want for your fourth Spirit Ring?"
Clearly, during these four years, Wang Chuan had not been the only one gathering information on suitable Spirit Beasts. Zhao Wuji had been doing the same, which was why Wang Chuan asked such a multiple-choice sort of question.
Zhao Wuji immediately snapped out of his excitement upon hearing that.
He fell silent, glanced at Wang Chuan, then at his own body brimming with explosive strength, looking deeply conflicted.
Seeing this, Wang Chuan smacked Zhao Wuji on the shoulder impatiently.
"Why are you hemming and hawing? Just say what you want!"
"Boss, do you think my fourth Spirit Ring can absorb a Ten Thousand Year Spirit Ring?"
Zhao Wuji asked nervously.
Wang Chuan looked somewhat surprised. He had not expected Zhao Wuji to be considering that.
Wang Chuan immediately fell silent.
The reason Wang Chuan had dared to try attaching a Ten Thousand Year Spirit Ring as his second ring was because the Haki he cultivated required both body and mind. The two complemented each other.
And since he could briefly contend with Zephyr, he naturally was not worried about handling a mere Ten Thousand Year Spirit Beast. Even if it exceeded expectations, Wang Chuan would have dared to give it a try when pushed to the brink.
But Zhao Wuji was different. Although he possessed a superhuman body as well, Wang Chuan had not taught him how to cultivate Haki. That meant Zhao Wuji's mental strength was probably no different from that of an ordinary Spirit Master.
It was not that Wang Chuan had refused to teach him. He had simply thought it unnecessary before.
After all, Spirit Masters of this Douluo Continent gained a protective effect similar to Haki whenever they used True Body Armor.
With a little more effort put into training, things like flowing emission and internal destruction could be imitated, more or less.
And the key issue was that cultivating Armament Haki required clashes between the strong, continuously challenging one's limits in order to keep improving.
But over these past years, Wang Chuan had either been hunting Spirit Beasts or cooking them. Where was he supposed to find so much time to spar with Zhao Wuji and help him cultivate Armament Haki?
As for first letting Zhao Wuji master the basics of Armament Haki, then having him find a mountain to train alone?
Wang Chuan had acknowledged Zhao Wuji before, but Wang Chuan was no saint. He had recruited Zhao Wuji to work for him.
So how could Zhao Wuji possibly receive that kind of treatment?
But now that he had given Zhao Wuji Spirit Bones and Zhao Wuji had fully earned his recognition, Wang Chuan began considering whether he should start teaching Zhao Wuji Armament Haki.
Then he could find some Spirit Beasts and use Roaring Dragon Rage on them to test roughly what level of Mental Power Ten Thousand Year Spirit Beasts possessed.
Once Zhao Wuji could withstand the roar without being killed in one hit, his fourth Spirit Ring could be a Ten Thousand Year one.
Zhao Wuji saw that Wang Chuan had thought for a long time without answering his question, and assumed his request had been too presumptuous. He was just about to say forget it.
But Wang Chuan suddenly said,
"I don't know whether you can do it either. I'll need to verify a few things first.
But Old Zhao, attaching a Ten Thousand Year Spirit Ring as your fourth Spirit Ring won't be easy."
As he spoke, Wang Chuan clenched his right fist. Armament Haki visibly covered it, displaying a heavy metallic texture.
"It requires powerful Mental Power as support.
And the mysteries of Mental Power lie within this Self-Created Soul Skill of mine called Armament Haki.
Are you prepared to accept my tempering?"
Wang Chuan's tone was calm, but to Zhao Wuji's ears, it was like the tolling of a great bell, leaving him completely stunned.
After spending so many years together, and since Wang Chuan had never concealed it, Zhao Wuji naturally knew Armament Haki existed. He had coveted it for a long time.
But he was not Yu Xiaogang. He would not stupidly ask about something so private.
Moreover, Wang Chuan had not only helped him hunt suitable Spirit Rings, but also provided him with large amounts of expensive Spirit Beast meat. Earlier, he had even given him two Ten Thousand Year Spirit Bones without the slightest hesitation.
And now, Wang Chuan was even taking the initiative to pass down this Self-Created Soul Skill, something worthy of being handed down through generations, to him...
I can never repay this kindness. I truly can never repay it!
At that moment, that was Zhao Wuji's only thought.
When Zhao Wuji regained his senses and met Wang Chuan's eyes, seeing the gentle smile in them, his heart trembled and his way of thinking underwent a complete transformation.
Since he could not repay it, then he simply would not!
For the rest of his life, Zhao Wuji would have only one big brother: Wang Chuan!
Loyalty!
At that moment, Zhao Wuji's heart held nothing but boundless reverence for Wang Chuan. He made up his mind that no matter who Wang Chuan's enemies might be in the future, he would become Wang Chuan's sharpest spear!
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