NOVEL NEXT Chapter 298: Doubts
The immense power of the hundred-thousand-year spirit ring and spirit bone left Tang San momentarily dazed.
He could use the spirit ring, but doing so would harm Xiao Wu's soul, which made him somewhat frustrated.
Fortunately, using the spirit bone did not come with such consequences.
"Invincible Golden Body, Teleportation."
"The Invincible Golden Body can be used three times per day, each activation lasting three seconds, capable of blocking all damage below the god level."
This was an extremely powerful defensive spirit ability, though it could not block true damage.
"As for teleportation..."
Each use consumed one percent of his spirit power, allowing him to teleport within a hundred meters.
"As expected of a hundred-thousand-year spirit bone!"
Just as Tang San was marveling at its power, an unsettling realization crept over him.
This spirit bone was obtained at the cost of Xiao Wu's sacrifice!
At this moment, the Shrek Seven Devils were all looking at Tang San with meaningful expressions.
They weren't fools, especially after experiencing so much together, they had grown much wiser.
Because they were wise, they understood that Xiao Wu's sacrifice definitely wasn't normal!
After all, ever since Tang Hao's battle with Poison Douluo in Shrek Academy, Xiao Wu had barely spoken to Tang San.
Whenever she could avoid competing, she would.
Everyone had noticed the change in her attitude towards Tang San.
Yet now, she had suddenly sacrificed herself for him in a mere tournament?
If there wasn't something suspicious about this, they wouldn't believe it no matter what.
A quasi-Spirit Emperor…
At this moment, Tang San was already a quasi-Spirit Emperor-level powerhouse, someone they considered "one of their own."
Xiao Wu was already dead, and there was no longer any need to expose certain truths.
"Xiao San, don't be too upset. Xiao Wu wouldn't want to see you like this."
Dai Mubai patted Tang San's shoulder in an attempt to comfort him.
A flash of understanding passed through his eyes, though he quickly concealed it.
Tang San… this guy definitely had something to do with Xiao Wu's death.
The rest of the group also began to console Tang San, but Liu Erlong remained in the corner, silent.
She carefully observed Tang San, that excitement in his eyes was absolutely real.
So, for power, he would be willing to abandon anything?
How pitiful… that poor adoptive daughter!
After spending so much time with Xiao Wu, Liu Erlong had long noticed something strange about her.
There were many times when she truly didn't seem human.
Liu Erlong had her suspicions but never dared to confirm them.
And yet, reality had proven her guess correct,Xiao Wu really wasn't human.
"Don't worry, Mubai, I'm fine."
Tang San responded calmly. Of course, he was fine, he felt better than ever.
This feeling was indescribable.
Who else but Tang San could obtain a hundred-thousand-year spirit ring and spirit bone while still at the Spirit King level?
The strength of a hundred-thousand-year spirit ring and spirit bone was beyond what others could imagine.
"Zhongli, Du Bafang… You two are nothing special!"
Both Zhongli and Du Bafang possessed hundred-thousand-year spirit rings, but they only obtained them at the quasi-Title Douluo level.
Tang San was different, he had already acquired one at the Spirit King level.
The amplification brought by a hundred-thousand-year spirit ring and spirit bone was beyond terrifying.
Only after experiencing this power firsthand did he understand why Title Douluos with hundred-thousand-year spirit rings and spirit bones were so incredibly strong.
Now he understood.
Beyond the soul abilities contained within the spirit rings and spirit bones, just the basic amplification upon absorption was already terrifying.
And that was only the foundation.
A stronger foundation meant that all other spirit abilities would become far more powerful as well.
"If time allowed, I would have absorbed another spirit ring and broken through to the Spirit Emperor immediately..."
If he reached the Spirit Emperor level, wouldn't he be able to crush those arrogant disciples from the Body Sect with ease?
"No wonder…"
"Now I understand why they're so strong!"
At this moment, Tang San had a sudden realization, he seemed to have uncovered the secret behind the Body Sect's power.
"Body Spirits are clearly so weak at the start, no noble bloodline, no special traits…"
Indeed, Body Spirits were inherently weak in the early stages, only slightly stronger than the most ordinary martial spirits.
But all of that changed when a Body Spirit underwent a second awakening.
"Absorbing higher-level spirit rings erases many natural limitations."
"And with the second awakening of the Body Spirit…"
A flicker of disdain flashed in Tang San's eyes.
No matter how hard those people trained, could any of them absorb a hundred-thousand-year spirit ring as their fifth ring?
Tang San, however, had done just that!
"Xiao Wu… My dear Xiao Wu!"
A brief moment of sorrow surfaced in his heart but was quickly overshadowed by the thrill of his newfound power.
Xiao Wu was already dead. He would find a way to revive her.
But before that, he had to win the All-Continent Advanced Spirit Master Elite Tournament!
If not for his useless teammates, things wouldn't have come to this.
"Rest well, Tang San. The finals are in a few days."
"With you leading us, we have a real shot at winning the championship."
If they won the championship, even if he lost to Dai Weisi, he might not have to die.
Bringing such glory to the Star Luo Empire, the royal family wouldn't just kill him outright.
Considering Tang San's potential, the worst-case scenario would be crippling his spirit power and martial spirit, leaving him as a powerless Prince of Leisure.
At the very least, he would still be alive.
Ma Hongjun and Oscar exchanged glances but remained silent.
Honestly, they didn't know what to say.
Especially Oscar.
He had already promised Ning Fengzhi that after the competition, he would join the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect as a live-in son-in-law.
All for Ning Rongrong.
If he refused, he didn't know what fate would await Ning Rongrong.
Joining the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was inevitable. He had no way out.
As for whether they won the championship or not, he no longer cared.
All that mattered was staying by her side.
Meanwhile, Ma Hongjun was lost in thought.
He was wondering if he should take a shortcut and avoid decades of hardship.
If he waited too long to grow strong, Yu Yuanzhen might die of old age before he could take revenge, leaving him no one to fight.
"This is too difficult."
"I'll just take things one step at a time."
Zhongli's way of life… That was what he truly admired.
Of course, if he had a beautiful woman by his side, it would be even better.
He hadn't reached Zhongli's level of detachment yet.
"Isn't the purpose of life to pass on one's bloodline?"
"Does Zhongli not owe it to his parents?"
"Even if he's powerful, if he leaves no descendants, once he dies, all that will remain is a pile of dirt. Nothing more."
In Douluo Continent, the belief in passing on one's bloodline was deeply ingrained.
But they had no idea, Zhongli's situation was beyond anything they could comprehend.
No matter how many lifetimes they reincarnated, Zhongli would always be Zhongli…
That was something no one could ever compare to.
In the shadows, Tang Xiao gazed at Tang San, lost in thought.
A hundred-thousand-year spirit beast… had willingly sacrificed itself for Tang San?