"Sa-"
Sageross raised his blades high, his four thick legs moving rapidly as he closed in on Tang San in the blink of an eye.
Suddenly, Tang San's voice became elusive, and he dodged Sageross's charge like a phantom.
"Sa..."
Sageross looked left and right but still could not locate Tang San's true position.
"Sageross, to the right!"
Lin En narrowed his eyes and pointed toward the illusory figure on the right. Although he was not sure whether it was Tang San's real body, he was at least fifty percent confident.
"Sa..."
Sageross rushed forward. As his blades swung down, Tang San's figure abruptly retreated.
"What a powerful Martial Soul!"
Tang Shan's expression grew grave. Then he stared fixedly at Lin En, who stood with his arms folded, his gaze as wary as if he faced a formidable enemy.
How had this fellow guessed where my real body was?
Just then, Yu Xiaogang came looking for Tang San and immediately saw Lin En fighting him in a challenge match.
Lin En really doesn't know how high the heavens are or how deep the earth runs. I personally took Little San to hunt a Mandala Snake with over four hundred years of cultivation. Even his trash Martial Soul, Blue Silver Grass, now has some fighting power.
Just watch. Time will prove everything.
Seeing this, Yu Xiaogang could not help snorting inwardly. Then he concealed himself in the crowd and silently watched the battle.
"Blue Silver Entanglement!"
Tang San refused to accept it and once again urged his Blue Silver Grass to coil around Sageross.
At present, his Blue Silver Grass Martial Soul had only this one Soul Skill. Its destructive power was limited, but its control was considerable.
"It's useless. If I'm not mistaken, you must have added a Soul Ring from a venomous Soul Beast, right?"
"Unfortunately, your poison is too weak, and Blue Silver Grass isn't some tough plant-type Martial Soul."
"What use is that little bit of added poison? It'll be sliced to pieces before it can even get close!"
Lin En shook his head disdainfully, sneering all the while.
"Sa-"
A trace of mockery also flashed through Sageross's eyes. Then, as easily as chopping melons and slicing vegetables, he cut all the Blue Silver Grass coiling toward him to pieces.
What? Why can Lin En's Martial Soul display such powerful combat ability, while my Luo Sanpao can only fart?
Hidden in the shadows, Yu Xiaogang could not help feeling his composure crack at the sight.
They're both external Martial Souls, so why is the difference so great?
Damn that Lin En! How dare he question my Martial Soul Theory? Is it my fault Blue Silver Grass is too fragile? Clearly, the Martial Soul itself is just too worthless!
Hmph, he doesn't even reveal his Soul Ring in battle. Obviously, he can only withstand a white ten-year Soul Ring.
With my guidance, Little San will definitely be able to overcome Blue Silver Grass's fragility in the future. My theory isn't wrong!
Yu Xiaogang's face turned ashen, then became wreathed in smiles again.
In his view, the reason Lin En did not reveal his Soul Ring had to be that he simply could not absorb one with a high age.
From now on, the gap between him and Little San would only grow wider.
This is what you get for rejecting me. Still, if you beg me, I could let you become my disciple again!
Yu Xiaogang sneered inwardly, his face full of smug satisfaction. At this moment, he could even picture Lin En's expression as his composure shattered.
How could a six-year-old child's horizons compare to those of a "Grand Wetmaster" like me, who has spent years immersed in Martial Soul knowledge and theory?
"Sageross, end the battle. Keep using your charge!"
Lin En no longer wanted to continue this boring farce and directly ordered Sageross to prepare to end the battle.
"Sa-"
A cold gleam appeared in Sageross's eyes, and his body shot toward Tang San like an arrow loosed from its bow.
Tang San wanted to repeat his trick with Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track, but how could Sageross stumble in the same place twice? He adjusted his direction and charged again.
"I can't dodge it! Controlling Crane Capturing Dragon!"
Tang San used Controlling Crane Capturing Dragon to deflect a thousand pounds with four ounces, dissipating most of the force of Sageross's charge. But some of it still struck him squarely, sending him flying backward.
"Little San!"
Yu Xiaogang's expression changed drastically. He immediately rushed out of the crowd and ran toward Tang San. After checking his injuries, he turned an ashen face toward Lin En:
"Lin En, this was a spar between peers, yet you dared strike so hard! Believe it or not, I'll have the students discipline you!"
Lin En looked at Yu Xiaogang and sneered:
"I was wondering who it was. So it's the 'Grand Wetmaster.' Now that your precious disciple is the one hurt, you're getting worked up."
"If I were the one who fell, wouldn't you be praising Tang San for doing a fine job, then berating me for not knowing my limits and daring to spar with him?"
Yu Xiaogang's face flushed crimson, his chest heaving violently. "Nonsense! Don't slander me..."
"You were wrong to injure someone in the first place. Apologize to Tang San at once, or I'll make sure the headmaster severely punishes a student who behaves as badly as you do."
Yu Xiaogang stared fixedly at Lin En, vainly trying to pressure him in the academy's name.
"You think someone like you can represent Nuoding Academy?"
Lin En let out a derisive laugh.
"Tang San, I suggest you wise up a little. Don't let the Grand Wetmaster fool you. If I'm not mistaken, you absorbed a poison-attribute Soul Ring because you listened to him, right?"
"If I were you, I'd absorb a Lone Bamboo Soul Ring to improve Blue Silver Grass's toughness. Both are plant types, so they would have an enhancing effect."
"Adding poison is putting the cart before the horse. If you can't touch anyone, it's still a complete waste!"
Hearing his words, Tang San froze.
Lone Bamboo?
Wasn't that one of the candidate Soul Beasts Teacher prepared at the beginning?
Hearing his words, Yu Xiaogang's face alternated between ashen and pale. But he quickly regained his composure, and his voice grew increasingly natural.
"It's hardly your place to teach Little San about adding Soul Rings. In fact, I thought of that long ago. We simply didn't encounter a Lone Bamboo Soul Ring of a suitable age."
An almost imperceptible smile curved Lin En's lips.
"Really? I was only offering a friendly reminder. Whatever you say, then?"
Lin En spread his hands, then turned and left.
"Teacher, could Lone Bamboo be better suited to my Blue Silver Grass Martial Soul?"
Tang San stood up, some confusion on his face.
"Little San, don't feel burdened. Your Blue Silver Grass Martial Soul is only an ordinary plant-type Martial Soul, while his external Martial Soul naturally possesses a certain amount of combat ability. That's why you lost to him this time."
"However, this gap isn't impossible to bridge. Only by making Blue Silver Grass tougher can the Mandala Snake's poison take effect."
At this point, Yu Xiaogang's expression grew increasingly natural, and a trace of pride appeared in his eyes.
Lin En is merely being wise after the event. I was the first to think of Blue Silver Grass being compatible with Lone Bamboo.
"I've already decided. For your second Soul Ring, I'll take you to hunt a Hundred-Year Lone Bamboo to make up for your Blue Silver Grass's lack of toughness."
"Yes, Teacher, you're right. I'll work even harder."
Tang San drew a deep breath, and light returned to his eyes. Although he was currently no match for Lin En, that was only for now.
Once he improved his Blue Silver Grass's toughness in the future, he would definitely be able to defeat him easily.
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