Tang Hao in the Shadows, Someone Provoked Them

But Yu Xiaogang could not say much either.

After all, Lin Chuan had not only saved them.

He had even successfully absorbed a Millennium Spirit Ring.

Still, looking at Lin Chuan's purple Spirit Ring, Grandmaster felt sour inside:

"Hmph, he was just lucky."

"Without theoretical support, problems will arise sooner or later!"

"Only someone like Tang San, who proceeds steadily step by step, is on the proper path!"

"Just wait. One day, theory will prove that I was right!"

A hundred meters away.

Atop an ancient tree that required several people to wrap their arms around it.

Dense branches and leaves concealed a figure.

He was a tall middle-aged man who appeared exceptionally worn-down.

He wore a tattered robe, his face covered in unkempt stubble.

Those seemingly murky eyes were now gleaming sharply.

He stared intently at the three who had just finished their battle in the distance.

He was none other than the former Clear Sky Douluo.

At this moment, Tang Hao's heart was already roiling with enormous waves.

"That was Blue Silver Grass?"

Tang Hao's hand instinctively tightened around the tree trunk.

The hard bark crumbled into fragments between his fingers.

As the continent's youngest Title Douluo of his time.

And as the husband of Ah Yin, the Blue Silver Emperor.

He believed no one in this world understood Blue Silver Grass better than he did.

In his original understanding, ordinary Blue Silver Grass was a useless Martial Soul.

Weak and insignificant.

Only a Blue Silver Emperor like Ah Yin was an exception.

But what Lin Chuan had done just now completely overturned his understanding.

That terrifying vitality that could erupt without needing a Spirit Ring.

That domineering aura of Endless Life.

For an instant, he had even glimpsed traces of Ah Yin in it!

"No, that's not right. That isn't Ah Yin's aura, but its quality is so high that it faintly carries the majesty of an emperor."

Tang Hao frowned deeply, his gaze incomparably complicated.

"Just who is this child called Lin Chuan?"

"Could Blue Silver Grass truly take the path of pure life?"

He had been secretly following them all along, originally to protect Tang San.

When he learned that Tang San had taken Yu Xiaogang as his teacher.

Though he had not shown himself, he had approved inwardly.

Yu Xiaogang's theories were mostly empty talk on paper.

But his idea that there were no useless Martial Souls.

As well as his research into Twin Martial Souls.

Were precisely what Tang San needed most right now.

He hoped Tang San could walk more steadily under the guidance of theory.

When the Mandala Snake had suddenly attacked, Tang Hao had been ready to save his son at any moment.

Yet Lin Chuan had acted first.

That effortless manner was nothing like that of a Spirit Warrior without a Spirit Ring!

"Yu Xiaogang, Yu Xiaogang... it seems your theories truly can't hold up."

Tang Hao muttered softly.

He had originally believed that Yu Xiaogang's control-system path was the only way forward for Blue Silver Grass.

But now, looking at Lin Chuan's vigorous appearance.

Then at Tang San, who had absorbed a Spirit Ring but still seemed somewhat immature.

The balance in Tang Hao's heart actually began to waver.

Could that child be right?

"Hmph!"

Tang Hao suddenly shook his head.

The confusion in his eyes was instantly replaced by pride.

"No matter how Lin Chuan's Blue Silver Grass has mutated, it is ultimately nothing more than grass."

"In this world, strength is the absolute truth!"

His gaze fell upon Tang San.

His expression softened, yet remained resolute.

"Xiao San, there's no need to rush."

"That Lin Chuan is indeed ahead of you for now, and even his first Martial Soul is stronger than your Blue Silver Grass."

"But..."

A confident curve rose at the corner of Tang Hao's mouth. "You have the Clear Sky Hammer."

"It is the number one tool Martial Soul in the world, the bane of all assault-type Martial Souls!"

"Once your body is strong enough, once you begin adding Spirit Rings to the Clear Sky Hammer, that will be when you truly bare your fangs and surpass Lin Chuan!"

"As for Lin Chuan's so-called second Martial Soul..."

Tang Hao recalled the records he had seen in Holy Soul Village.

As well as the scene of Lin Chuan frightening the gatekeeper at the academy entrance.

"Though it has some Sword Intent, it hasn't even revealed its Martial Soul. How could it compare to the Clear Sky Hammer?"

With that thought, the haze in Tang Hao's heart vanished completely.

He looked deeply at Tang San, who was chatting and laughing with Lin Chuan.

Through his son's face.

He saw that woman as gentle as water.

"Ah Yin, did you see that?"

"Our child has grown up. He obtained his first Spirit Ring, and he is very brave, just like me."

"When he is mature enough to stand on his own, I will bring him to see you."

A breeze passed through, making the leaves rustle.

Tang Hao's figure flashed, and he vanished into the forest's shadows, leaving behind only a few drifting leaves.

"Has he left?"

Lin Chuan, who was cleaning up the spoils from the battlefield, paused slightly.

Thanks to the traits of the [Blue Silver King].

The Blue Silver Grass throughout the Soul Hunting Forest could be said to be his eyes and ears.

Although his Soul Power Level was only fifteen.

And he could not spread his spiritual power across the entire area like a Title Douluo.

Within this forest of grass and trees, his perception even surpassed that of most Soul Sages.

Who else could that powerful aura that had been secretly watching them be, if not Tang Hao?

"A Title Douluo serving as a bodyguard—only Tang San gets that kind of treatment."

Lin Chuan inwardly grumbled.

By then, Yu Xiaogang had already given his wounds simple treatment.

Though his face remained pale, he was clearly in an excellent mood because Tang San had successfully obtained a Spirit Ring.

Yu Xiaogang hesitated for a moment before asking:

"Lin Chuan, your second Martial Soul."

"There are still quite a few Soul Beasts here. While their quality can't compare to that Golden Crow Vine, there are some decent sword-type Soul Beasts or strength-type Soul Beasts. Do you want to..."

Lin Chuan shook his head and firmly refused.

"No need, Grandmaster."

"The Soul Beasts here are too weak."

"Maybe later."

Those words sounded exceptionally arrogant.

Looking at the shining purple Spirit Ring on his body.

No one could offer a rebuttal.

The Soul Hunting Forest was, after all, merely a beginner Soul Beast forest raised by the empire, and Millennium Soul Beasts were exceedingly rare.

For Lin Chuan to find a Great Sun Golden Crow Vine was already an absurd stroke of luck.

If he wanted to add a Spirit Ring to the divine artifact-level [Clear Sky Divine Sword].

This place truly was not worthy.

"When there's a chance later, we can go to the Star Dou Great Forest or Sunset Forest."

Lin Chuan waved a hand, looking as though he were an extremely picky eater.

Yu Xiaogang's mouth twitched as he inwardly thought:

This kid truly didn't know the immensity of heaven and earth.

Was a place like the Star Dou Great Forest somewhere a newly initiated Spirit Master like him could go?

But Yu Xiaogang was weak from his injuries now and could not be bothered to argue.

Since Lin Chuan was unwilling, he was happy to save himself the trouble.

Grandmaster stood up, swaying slightly.

"Since that is the case, we'll return to Nuoding City."

"After returning, you two should first go to Spirit Hall for advancement registration and collect your Gold Soul Coin subsidy."

"I need to return and recuperate for a few days."

They traveled the rest of the way in silence.

The three returned to Nuoding Junior Spirit Master Academy.

Just as Lin Chuan and Tang San reached the dormitory building, they heard a burst of commotion.

"So what if you're work-study students? Work-study students should pour out our foot-washing water!"

"Exactly! Don't think that changing to some new boss means you can turn the world upside down!"

"Where's that Lin Chuan? Tell him to get out here!"