Helping the Blue Silver Grass Awaken a Second Time and Strengthening the Clear Sky Hammer

Although Yu Tianheng was seriously injured, Ye Lingling's treatment had left him with no major problems.

After bidding Yu Xiaogang farewell, he returned to the Royal Academy with his teammates.

The Shrek group also returned to the academy.

Tang San had suffered a setback and was in low spirits.

Yu Xiaogang told everyone to return to their rooms and rest.

Only master and disciple remained in the room.

"I'm sorry, Teacher. I was too impulsive and exposed the Clear Sky Hammer."

Tang San was somewhat annoyed with himself.

Thinking back on it now, Ye Han had pushed him into a corner, filling him with rage and drawing him into his trap.

He was someone skilled in scheming, yet he had been outmaneuvered by his opponent. That made the humiliation all the worse.

Yu Xiaogang sighed softly.

"What's done is done. From what he said, it wasn't hard to tell that he seemed to have known about your Clear Sky Hammer Martial Soul all along. He kept forcing you to reveal it in front of everyone."

"Yeah. But how could he know? Aside from us at Shrek, it seems no one knew about my Clear Sky Hammer Martial Soul."

Yu Xiaogang's expression turned grave.

"I've been thinking about that on the way back as well. Ye Han is far too strange. The Sky-Piercing Spear was unheard of before, yet it possesses such astonishing explosive power. His background must be anything but simple."

"Teacher, could he be from Spirit Hall?"

"I'm not sure. However, Senior Dugu Bo has already used his connections to investigate. There should be results before long."

Yu Xiaogang walked to the bedside and gently patted Tang San's arm.

"Little San, although you lost this spirit battle, don't be discouraged. You're only a three-ring Soul Elder, while he's already a four-ring Soul Ancestor. There's an entire major rank between your spirit power levels. If you were at the same level, you might not have lost to him.

"Besides, you forced him to reveal his External Spirit Bone. None of his previous opponents had managed that. It shows that your Eight Spider Lances and Clear Sky Hammer are already enough to threaten him. He didn't win easily; he merely put on a calm, indifferent front."

Yu Xiaogang's consolation restored Tang San's confidence, but worry quickly followed.

"Teacher, my Clear Sky Hammer Martial Soul has been exposed. Those people from Spirit Hall won't simply stand by. I'm afraid I'll drag you and the academy into this."

"Don't worry. This is the capital of the Heaven Dou Empire. Spirit Hall's people can't act so brazenly here. Besides, more than ten years have passed since the grudge between the Clear Sky Sect and Spirit Hall. Although you revealed the Clear Sky Hammer, no one knows you're the son of the Clear Sky Douluo."

As Yu Xiaogang spoke, his expression abruptly changed and his tone hardened.

"If Spirit Hall truly comes knocking, our Golden Iron Triangle isn't to be trifled with!"

Tang San was just about to speak when a familiar voice suddenly entered his mind.

"Little San."

Tang San shuddered all over.

That was Dad's voice?

Or was I hallucinating?

Tang San raised his head and looked outside.

It was pitch-black outside.

"Little San, what's wrong?"

"I just... think I heard Dad's voice."

Yu Xiaogang froze slightly, then rose to his feet and headed for the door.

The instant he opened it, he jumped in fright.

A disheveled middle-aged man stood outside.

His clothes were ragged, and his face was covered in stubble.

When those eyes looked over, they carried an imposing pressure that needed no anger to be felt.

It was none other than the Clear Sky Douluo, Tang Hao.

Yu Xiaogang's entire body tensed.

Tang Hao was his idol.

They had met once when Tang San first became his disciple.

"Your Excellency Clear Sky, is it really you? Please, come in!"

Tang Hao nodded and entered the room.

"Dad..."

Tang San had not seen Tang Hao for several years.

At that moment, he was overwhelmed with emotion, and his eyes grew moist.

Instinctively, he tried to rise from the bedside to greet him.

But Tang Hao strode over and pressed a large hand onto his shoulder.

"Little San, don't move around. Let me check your injuries."

Tang Hao placed both palms against Tang San's back.

Dense, powerful spirit power flowed into his body.

Tang Hao could help Tang San recover from his internal injuries.

However, one of the Eight Spider Lances had been broken by Ye Han. It would take at least a month to regrow.

"Little San, do you feel better?"

"Dad, I'm much better. Why are you here?"

Tang Hao did not answer immediately, merely turning to glance at Yu Xiaogang.

Yu Xiaogang quickly bowed deeply, lowering his posture greatly.

"Your Excellency Clear Sky, I've finally had the chance to see you again."

"Master, thank you for taking care of and guiding Little San during this time. I, Tang, am deeply grateful."

"Your Excellency Clear Sky, you're too kind. Being able to teach your son is an honor."

"Little San's identity has been exposed, so it wouldn't be appropriate for him to continue troubling you. I'm taking him away for a while."

At those words, Yu Xiaogang's heart sank to the bottom.

If Tang San left, what would happen to the Soul Master Tournament?

Within Shrek Academy's team, Tang San was the main controller. No one could replace him.

Once Tang San left, the team wouldn't even make it into the top five of the Heaven Dou Division, let alone reach the finals afterward.

Yu Xiaogang did not expect Shrek Academy to win the Soul Master Tournament championship.

But he hoped his talent could be displayed.

At the very least, he wanted to lead Shrek Academy onto the finals stage and let more people remember the name Yu Xiaogang.

Therefore, Tang San had to return to the team.

Yu Xiaogang forced himself to ask.

"Your Excellency Clear Sky, before the Soul Master Tournament... will you bring Little San back?"

"I'm not sure. Why?"

Tang Hao knowingly asked.

Yu Xiaogang continued.

"Bibi Dong, the current Pope, and I are old acquaintances. If I plead with her, she shouldn't make things difficult for Little San. I know the enmity between the Clear Sky Sect and Spirit Hall can't be resolved in a few words, but Little San is still young. He has talent and potential. If his exposed identity causes him to miss the chance to gain experience in the Soul Master Tournament..."

He did not finish, but Tang Hao understood what he meant.

"Then I'll bring Little San back before the Soul Master Tournament."

Yu Xiaogang felt as though a heavy burden had been lifted, finally letting out a breath.

"I'll go see Bibi Dong as soon as possible and persuade her."

"Mm. I have some things I'd like to discuss with Little San alone. Please stand guard outside for a while, Master, so we aren't disturbed."

"Alright. I'll guard the door. You two talk."

Yu Xiaogang quickly left the room and closed the door behind him.

"Dad, tonight I..."

"Little San, there's no need to say more, and no need to blame yourself. I already know everything."

"Dad, do you know about the Sky-Piercing Spear Martial Soul?"

Tang Hao shook his head.

"It is merely an unnamed spear, taking advantage of the Clear Sky Sect's seclusion to stir up trouble. Your spirit power was an entire major rank lower than his, the Clear Sky Hammer had no Spirit Rings attached, and you haven't yet mastered the essence of the Clear Sky Hammer and the Chaotic Wind Hammer Technique. Losing to him isn't shameful."

Those words of comfort made Tang San feel much better.

Tang Hao continued.

"I came this time to put you through special training for a while, then take you to a special place. By then, not only will your Clear Sky Hammer wield greater power, but your Blue Silver Grass will also become stronger."

Tonight, Tang San had been thoroughly beaten by Ye Han, and Tang Hao felt stifled and distressed as well.

It was time for him to act.

He planned to teach Tang San the essence of the Clear Sky Hammer and help him break through to level forty as soon as possible.

Then he would take Tang San to meet the Blue Silver King and help his Blue Silver Grass Martial Soul undergo its second awakening.

Listening to Tang Hao, Tang San's blood surged, and the pain from his injuries seemed to ease considerably.

If both his Blue Silver Grass and Clear Sky Hammer Martial Souls became stronger, his overall strength would surely undergo a qualitative leap.

But when he thought of Xiao Wu, a trace of worry flashed through his eyes.

After consuming the Autumn Water Dew, his Purple Demon Eyes had advanced to the Mustard Seed Realm, allowing him to see through Xiao Wu's identity as a transformed Soul Beast.

He had not told anyone about this.

If he left, what would happen to Xiao Wu?

The Lovesick Heartbroken Red had recognized Xiao Wu as its master, so her Soul Beast aura would not be exposed.

But what if something beyond control happened?

For Xiao Wu, who was in the juvenile stage of her transformation, it would be fatal.

Moreover, he had sworn to Xiao Wu that unless he died, he would never leave her.