029 – Unrivalled Dragon Serpent

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 Part 1
Oscar somewhat couldn’t help himself,
“How can you prove you were first to hunt it? When we discovered it, we could not
see a trace of you.”
The old woman smiled faintly, saying:
“Young man, no need to worry. Take a look at this Phoenix Tail Crest Serpent’s flank,
there are two bruises. They are injuries caused by my walking stick, furthermore
under the wings. Only carelessness let this slippery little fellow escape. This
granddaughter just reached thirtieth rank and needs this spirit ring. You also saw that
she has inherited my Tool Spirit Serpent Cane. High level serpent type spirits are even
more suitable for her.”
Zhao Wuji lowered his head to look at the Phoenix Tail Crest Serpent in his hand. Sure
enough like the old woman said, there were indeed those kinds of bruises. But if
thinking to to have Zhao Wuji give up with only something like this, that was a fantasy
story.
Listening Zhao Wuji smiled coldly,
“Senior, I have not yet consulted for your name?”
The old woman said:
“How embarrassing, this old woman is Chao Tian-Xiang[1]. Ignorant Spirit Master realm
friends show respect, giving me the name Serpent Grandmother[2]. My husband is
Meng Shu[3], known as the Dragon Duke[4]. This time coming to Star Dou Great Forest
is in order to give our granddaughter a suitable third spirit ring. I see by the age of
these children at your side that they are not too likely to be able to absorb a thousand
year spirit ring. Even if the Phoenix Tail Crest Serpent’s spirit ring is a bit mild, it still
isn’t one that can be absorbed by you.”
To Chao Tian-Xiang’s eyes, among these children before her, the oldest Dai Mubai still
must be a bit younger than her granddaughter, and she also had confidence in her
granddaughter’s strength, fundamentally unable to believe that these children before
them were able to reach thirtieth rank before her granddaughter.
Hearing the old woman’s introduction, Zhao Wuji was startled. Restraining Oscar at
his side wanting to speak up, in a low voice he said:
“Could you be the Unrivalled Dragon Serpent’s[5] senior Serpent Grandmother?”
Chao Tian-Xiang smiled calmly,
“How embarrassing, just so. I have not yet consulted for Spirit Sage’s name?”
The expression on Zhao Wuji’s face changed slightly, he had heard of the name
Unrivalled Dragon Serpent before. This husband and wife had started out long ago
with strength out of the ordinary, especially the Dragon Duke Meng Shu. When he

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heard of him, that Dragon Duke was already at the Spirit Sage level. Even if he had by
now already reached the Spirit Douluo realm he would still not feel surprised.
The Dragon Duke’s spirit was a Dragon Headed Cane,[6] with Serpent Grandmother’s
Serpent Headed Cane[7] they brought out the best in each other, the husband and wife
pair had an extremely overpowering spirit harmonization ability. Without Title Douluo
strength it would be difficult to resist.
Zhao Wuji was only a Spirit Sage. Even if this Serpent Grandmother before him
looked a bit weaker than him, it could be that the Dragon Duke would appear. A
Dragon Duke was not something he could handle.
The Unrivalled Dragon Serpent relationship was superb, the husband and wife never
separated. Serpent Grandmother being here, presumably meant Dragon Duke would
also not be far away.
Zhao Wuji did not fail to consider killing this grandparent and grandchild to silence
them, but while killing the younger was easy, wanting to kill Serpent Grandmother
Chao Tian-Xiang certainly wouldn’t be easy.
Although he was one spirit ring stronger than her, if Chao Tian-Xiang insisted on
fleeing, he basically would not have the chance to keep her; after all, Zhao Wuji was a
physical strength type Spirit Master, not at all an expert in speed.
But if he let Serpent Grandmother escape, then, waiting for him was the Unrivalled
Dragon Serpent’s inexhaustible hunt to kill.
“I am the humble Zhao Wuji.”
Immediately, the expression on Zhao Wuji’s face softened somewhat, announcing his
name.
Chao Tian-Xiang’s expression also changed slightly,
“No wonder, I said how could one randomly come across such a young Spirit Sage. It
was the formerly so famous in the Spirit Master realm Motionless Bright King.”
Zhao Wuji with a somewhat awkward smile thought in his heart, this renown of his in
the Spirit Master Realm, probably only was infamy.
Zhao Wuji smiling said:
“You flatter me, in those days I was still considered notorious. However for these
years living in seclusion, at an academy teaching students, this time I’ve brought these
children to Star Dou Great Forest. One reason is for one of them to gain a spirit ring,
another is also bringing them out to see the world. I did not expect that we would
come across senior.”
Chao Tian-Xiang also had not expected to be entangled with Zhao Wuji, and directly
broached the subject:
“I am a bit older than you. I trust being a bit older, I can call you brother Zhao[8].
Brother Zhao, this thousand year Phoenix Tail Crest Serpent is extremely important to
my granddaughter, she just now reached thirtieth rank, and required something that

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suits her spirit. This Phoenix Tail Crest Serpent was also previously first discovered by
us. Moreover with its injuries, only because of carelessness, let it unexpectedly
escape, is it possible to ask bother Zhao to make this easy, letting this spirit beast
remain with us. This old woman will definitely engrave this situation in her heart, to
reciprocate in the future.”
In his heart Zhao Wuji secretly laughed grimly, ‘thinking to make me give up on a
thousand year spirit beast with some words. Even if you Unrivalled Dragon Serpent
are difficult to deal with, I’m afraid it still can’t be that easy. Let alone when Dragon
Duke still isn’t here.’
Chao Tian-Xiang wanted to immediately have back the Phoenix Tail Crest Serpent in
Zhao Wuji’s hand, and Zhao Wuji also wanted to immediately settle the issue. He
couldn’t want to wait until Dragon Duke arrived, at that time, the situation would not be
something he was capable of controlling.
“Elder sister Chao, I’m afraid this matter isn’t so easily handled, ah!”
Zhao Wuji showed an embarrassed expression.
The young lady at Chao Tian-Xiang’s side couldn’t help but speak up,
“What ‘not so easily handled’, this thousand year Phoenix Tail Crest Serpent was
clearly found by us first. If not for us already injuring it, could you have done it so
easily? Give it to us at once, otherwise we’ll be blunt with you.”
While speaking, she already raised the Snake Head Cane in her hand.
Chao Tian-Xiang simultaneously wrinkled her brows, staring fixedly at Zhao Wuji and
saying.
“Brother Zhao, then explain why you don’t want to return this Phoenix Tail Crest
Serpent to us grandparent and grandchild?”
Zhao Wuji smiled slightly, saying:
“Elder sister Chao, your words are mistaken, within this Star Dou Great Forest, no
spirit beasts are things with owners. Perhaps this thousand year Phoenix Tail Crest
Serpent was found by you first, and moreover injured. But we were nevertheless last
to catch it. You insist on saying it is your thing, this I’m afraid isn’t too fair. Although it
is comparatively suitable to your grandchild, at the same time it is also very suitable to
my student. This kind of relatively mild spirit beast is a great help to the spirit of this
student of mine.”
Chao Tian-Xiang stared blankly a moment,
“You are saying, of these students, one has already attained thirtieth ranked Spirit
Master?”
Zhao Wuji nodded.
Chao Tian-Xiang in her heart was alarmed, of these young boys and girls before her it
would seem the oldest was still only fifteen or sixteen years old, and the majority still
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reached thirtieth rank, then wouldn’t it be saying they were even more innately
talented than her granddaughter?
Thinking of this, Chao Tian-Xiang’s face revealed an expression not daring to be
confident, gaze directly falling on the one appearing to be oldest, the appearance
brave and extraordinary Evil Eye White Tiger Dai Mubai.
Zhao Wuji said with a smile:
“If senior doesn’t believe it, how about this, I will have these children also reveal their
spirits to let senior have a look. Shrek minions, use your spirits, brighten your spirit
rings to show this senior Serpent Grandmother.”
At once under Zhao Wuji’s order, everyone released their spirit.
Among them, after Ning Rongrong, Oscar and Tang San’s spirits released, only spirit
rings appeared over their bodies, their spirits were not something that could be seen
by others.
Ning Rongrong’s Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda naturally had a way of hiding.
Tang San did not want to let his Blue Silver Grass appear, but could directly let it crawl
along the ground. As for Oscar’s Sausage, without spirit incantations it would not
casually appear.
And because the other four had Beast Spirits, they all revealed their strength at once,
simultaneously completing Spirit Body Enhancement.
Immediately, appearing before Serpent Grandmother was the shimmering radiance of
all the seven young boys and girls spirit rings, each one had two signifying hundred
year yellow spirit rings, Dai Mubai even had one more purple thousand year spirit ring.
This sight, could indeed shock Serpent Grandmother Chao Tian-Xiang’s heart.
‘How is this possible?’ This was Chao Tian-Xiang’s first thought.
Before her these varying between twelve to fifteen year old children, unexpectedly all
already possessed Spirit Grandmaster level or more, that looking like oldest,
unexpectedly already possessed three spirit rings. And also, each of their spirit rings
quality was so good, not a single ten year spirit ring appeared.
What did this mean? If saying that there was a child with stronger gifts than her
granddaughter, perhaps Chao Tian-Xiang could still accept it. But right now the
strength these children displayed, judging by their age, unexpectedly each exceeded
her granddaughter. One might say that these seven young boys and girls, one had to
describe them as genius talents, but, how could this many geniuses appear at once?
Seeing the astonished look in Chao Tian-Xiang’s eyes, Zhao Wuji couldn’t help but
secretly feel a burst of pleasure in his heart. On his face appeared a smiling tiger kind
of smile,
“Senior, do you see these students of mine?”
Chao Tian-Xiang drew in a deep breath, with difficulty calming her rushing heart, with
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“Of course. Worthy of being called the Motionless Bright King’s disciples, as expected
they are heroic youngsters, ah! I do not know which of these children in the end
reached thirtieth rank?”
Zhao Wuji clapped Oscar at his side,
“It’s this kid, he just now reached thirtieth rank. There is nothing to be done, I also
have a hard life and can only bring them here.”
Chao Tian-Xiang looked towards Oscar, the expression on her face already appearing
more and more unsightly. She was very clear on what a good spirit ring meant to a
Spirit Master about to advance. Right now with the thousand year Phoenix Tail Crest
Serpent in other peoples’ hands, if she wanted to let before her this Zhao Wuji spit it
out, it could not be such an easy matter.
She had heard of long ago heard of this fellow’s infamy. If it was not the Unrivalled
Dragon Serpent subduing him, perhaps this youngster would directly kill this
grandparent and grandchild pair.
But, Chao Tian-Xiang clearly was not willing to give up. Eyes turning, already carefully
calculating, one hand lightly stroking the hair on her head. Chao Tian-Xiang’s face
revealed a smiling expression,
“Brother Zhao, in the present kind of circumstances, I see we both somewhat hate to
part with this Thousand Year Phoenix Tail Crest Serpent. So it would be better to do it
like this: we handle it according to the Spirit Master realm’s established customs,
letting these two children decide on their own who this spirit ring belongs to. What do
you think?”
“Oh? Spirit Master realm’s established customs? Please explain it clearly, senior.”
Zhao Wuji was not affected. He had never before considered himself a person of the
Spirit Master realm and behaved only according to his own preferences, otherwise he
would not have landed his infamy.
Chao Tian-Xiang said:
“It’s very simple, since they both need this spirit ring, and in the course of capturing
this Phoenix Tail Crest Serpent, both sides also used strength. Since right now
everyone is unwilling to give up their claim, then, we’ll use strength to decide who this
Phoenix Tail Crest Serpent belongs to. Isn’t that most suitable? If this disciple of yours
prevails over my granddaughter, this old woman will say nothing further, and we will
leave immediately. And conversely, we would ask brother Zhao to give over this
thousand year Phoenix Tail Crest Serpent.”
Zhao Wuji spread both hands, assuming a helpless appearance,
“I’m sorry. Big sister Chao, I fear I’m unable to go along with your wishes.”
Chao Tian-Xiang’s expression changed, slightly angrily saying:
“Zhao Wuji, I already conceded, what do you still want? Bullying me when my old
fellow isn’t present? Humph!”

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Zhao Wuji said with an apologetic smile:
“No, of course not, it’s like this, this disciple of mine isn’t a Battle Spirit Master, he is
only an auxiliary system Spirit Master, that’s all. Even more a food system Spirit
Master. How could he compete against your granddaughter?”

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 Part 2
Hearing Zhao Wuji’s words, Chao Tian-Xiang was shocked once again,
“What did you say? He is a food system Spirit Master?”
The words ‘food system Spirit Master’ made her immediately see Oscar in a new
light.
Just like what Shrek Academy’s dean Flender said, as a food system Spirit Master,
and with innate full spirit power, Oscar absolutely was a genius among geniuses.
Perhaps in the entire Continent since the beginning of history, one still would not find a
food system Spirit Master with cultivation faster than his.
Chao Tian-Xiang looked toward Oscar with a pleasant countenance,
“Young man, are you really a food system Spirit Master? From which school are you?”
Oscar shook his head, saying:
“I am not part of a school. The dean said that my spirit just became like this due to
variation.”
Genius food system Spirit Master, without background, variation spirit, these several
bits summed together made Chao Tian-Xiang’s heart tighten up. If her school was
able to unearth an outstanding food system Spirit Master like this, then, in the future
having him assist her granddaughter, wouldn’t it be too perfect?
However, without waiting for Chao Tian-Xiang to try to recruit him, another voice
suddenly interjected.
“Teacher Zhao, it would be better to let me substitute for little Ao in this. I’m twenty
ninth ranked, so it should not be considered taking unfair advantage.”
The speaker was Tang San.
Tang San had already observed the Serpent Grandmother grandparent and
granddaughter pair for quite a while, and this delay clearly was not a very good
course. And he had also from listening to the dialogue between Serpent Grandmother
and Zhao Wuji heard that the other side still had an even more difficult to handle
person who had not yet arrived. Just in case that Dragon Duke also arrived here,
perhaps words would no longer be on their side. Furthermore, he and Oscar were
roommates. This way of fighting to obtain the spirit ring was also proposed by the
other side, Tang San was very confident in his strength, and although Serpent
Grandmother’s daughter’s spirit power was one step higher than his, Tang San did not
believe the other side was capable of defeating him.
While speaking, Tang San already stepped forward to Oscar’s side.
Twenty ninth ranked. Serpent Grandmother’s heart abruptly contracted at once,
secretly saying in her heart, ‘who are these children Zhao Wuji found, how is one after
another so outstanding?’ This looked even younger, if it was at another place, he

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would still appear to just have graduated from junior spirit master academy. But
standing here right now, saying he already possessed twenty ninth ranked strength,
this actually was…...
Zhao Wuji looked at Tang San standing forward, in his eyes couldn’t help but reveal a
praising light, saying towards Serpent Grandmother:
“Senior, what do you think? This disciple of mine is a Battle Spirit Master and able to
satisfy the requirements of a fight, we’ll leave it to him to represent Oscar to fight. If
he loses, this thousand year Phoenix Tail Crest Serpent belongs to senior, and vice
versa. I ask senior to make allowances.”
Serpent Grandmother slowly nodded, if her granddaughter was even unable to prevail
over a Spirit Master one rank below her, then, could she still say anything?
Oscar secretly raised a thumb towards Tang San, saying in a low voice:
“Good brother.”
Tang San smiled,
“We are roommates and friends, aren’t we? Be at ease, this spirit ring is definitely
yours.”
While speaking, Tang San strode out, facing the young lady who had already walked
out, the other people of both sides slowly drawing back, giving them enough space to
fight.
“I’m called Tang San, spirit Blue Silver Grass. Twenty ninth ranked two ring Battle
Spirit Grandmaster.”
The young lady coldly said:
“Meng Yiran[9], spirit Serpent Cane. Thirtieth ranked two ring Battle Spirit
Grandmaster.”
Close up, Tang San discovered that this young lady called Meng Yiran was very
beautiful. She was after all already sixteen years old, her figure’s development was
already perfect. Compared to her, the Academy’s three girls still appeared a bit
immature.
Meng Yiran’s pair of big brown eyes possessed long eyelashes, her height was not
much different from Tang San’s, and extremely well proportioned, chest fully plump
and round, slender waist turning somewhat like a snake. Although on her face was a
lightly displeased and cold anger, this did not lower her charm a bit.
The breeze blew, in the forest the tree leaves rustled, sunshine giving off shadows
from the uneven dancing trees. Tang San lifted his right hand, saying:
“Please.”
By now the rage inside Meng Yiran’s heart had already ignited into flame. Seeing her
uncommon spirit ring unexpectedly run into a hiccup like this, how could she be at
ease. She impatiently wanted to get rid of Tang San before her, in order to seize the

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thousand year Phoenix Tail Crest Serpent and absorb the spirit ring to advance.
In fact, although Dragon Duke Meng Shu also was in Star Dou Great Forest, he had
previously separated from Serpent Grandmother and Meng Yiran to pursue another
spirit beast, wanting to find him quickly wasn’t at all easy. Otherwise, if Dragon Duke
was in the immediate vicinity, how would Serpent Grandmother Chao Tian-Xiang still
say something like that.
Figure flashing, Meng Yiran already quickly reached before Tang San, the skull on the
Serpent Cane swinging overhead straight at Tang San.
Meng Yiran looked like she only was a slender young lady, but the way she fought
certainly wasn’t a girl’s style. Not only imposing and extremely harsh, the spirit power
within also brimmed with a tyrannical atmosphere.
Watching the Serpent Cane descend, Tang San slid his feet, using Ghost Shadow
Perplexing Track to rapidly retreat. Simultaneously, the first spirit ring over his body
shone.
Blue Silver Grass’ first spirit ring ability, Binding, activated.
Thick blue and black Blue Silver Grass completely without warning rushed up from the
ground, in a flash successfully binding around Meng Yiran trying to pursue and attack
Tang San, from the sharp thorns protruding from Blue Silver Grass, paralysing poison
immediately activated.
Tang San right now was only at a location three metres away from Meng Yiran,
looking at Meng Yiran sturdily bound by his Blue Silver Grass. He couldn’t help but
reveal a faint smile,
“I think, this contest can be considered over.”
Tang San was still very confident in Blue Silver Grass, if the opponent was more
formidable than him, perhaps they would still have a chance to struggle free. But if an
equally ranked opponent was bound by Blue Silver Grass, struggling free was
practically impossible. After all, while everyone’s spirit power did not differ much, Blue
Silver Grass’ own poison would also greatly lower people’s physical strength with full
body paralysis, making it even more impossible to break free.
This was also where control system Spirit Masters had the advantage over equally
ranked Spirit Masters, especially under circumstances where everyone’s rank wasn’t
high, and their actually usable spirit abilities were few. Wanting to struggle free from a
control system Spirit Master’s control ability became even more difficult, and
possessing the two Datura Snake and Ghost Vine hundred year spirit rings Blue Silver
Grass could not be so easy to escape. After all, there was nobody who possessed
the kind of physical strength like Zhao Wuji.
Meng Yiran and her Serpent Head Cane were completely bound within Blue Silver
Grass, but, she didn’t look like she had any intention of conceding.
With a cold snort, over Meng Yiran’s body the two spirit rings suddenly shone
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Seeing the two spirit rings flare over her body, Tang San was immediately startled,
one must know, that after being paralysed by Blue Silver Grass’ additional poison, it
was impossible to continue mobilising spirit power, this was also an important reason
for saying Blue Silver Grass’ current control capability was very powerful, but if Meng
Yiran was able to urge two spirit rings here, then she certainly wasn’t poisoned.
At the same time as being secretly shocked, Tang San without the slightest hesitation
again used Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track, lightning quick retreating backward.
While retreating, he also saw a strange scene.
Meng Yiran tangled up in Blue Silver Grass twisted like her body was without bones,
body suddenly going soft, unexpectedly like smeared with grease quietly sliding out
from within Blue Silver Grass, the Serpent Head Cane in her hands directly smashing
towards Tan San.
From the snake head at the tip of the Serpent Head Cane, a two chi[10] long tongue
blade shot out, in a flash pulling close the distance to Tang San. The tongue blade
flickered with a blue gleaming lustre, clearly it was highly poisonous.
Meng Yiran’s two spirit abilities activated simultaneously. The first spirit ring ability,
Tongue Blade[11], and the second spirit ring ability, Serpent Body[12]. Relying on Serpent
Body, she slipped out of Blue Silver Grass’ wrappings, and Tongue Blade then erupted
with tyrannical attacking power, immediately reversing the situation.
However, the current Meng Yiran truly seemed to be in a somewhat sorry state.
Although the sharp thorns on Blue Silver Grass were unable to cause a poison effect
and were even unable to penetrate her incomparably slippery snake skin, her clothes
were not under the ability’s effect.
Right now her clothes were already riddled with gaping tears, and through some
suitably placed by holes one could even see within.
This was also why Meng Yiran immediately tried to kill Tang San after struggling free
from Blue Silver Grass, by now she was already not just angry, but also embarrassed
and resentful at the same time.
The spectating Dai Mubai murmured in a low voice:
“This Blue Silver Grass Undressing of Tang San’s truly is a skill. If it was used again
just now, perhaps the opponent would concede immediately.”
Whether it was Dai Mubai or Ma Hongjun and Oscar, right now all eyes intently
watching Meng Yiran’s ferocious appearance without blinking. It could be said Meng
Yiran was an outstanding beauty, and currently the holes in her clothes she had even
more of a kind of nebulous beauty, Dai Mubai and Oscar could still be considered
somewhat restrained, but Ma Hongjun this Fatty was already drooling, his abundant
Evil Fire bubbling up.
Seeing Blue Silver Grass unable to display its effect, Tang San couldn’t help but frown
slightly. The Tongue Blade was already in front of him, the approach of the suddenly
increased the two chi length was extremely unexpected, and he could not keep
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Leaning his body slightly, Tang San no longer retreated. Emitting force underfoot, he
was practically sticking to the Tongue Blade as he reversed direction rushing forward,
simultaneously his left hand using Controlling Crane strength to pull, right hand using
Capturing Dragon strength to smash, his goal was precisely the underside of the
Serpent Head Cane’s snake head, if this truly was a snake, then, Tang San’s target
was this snake’s seventh cun[13].
By now, Tang San already understood how Meng Yiran could be immune to the poison
on his Blue Silver Grass. Because this spirit of hers in itself involved venom, she
naturally had an immunity to poison, and precisely because of this, she was able to
successfully escape his Binding ability.
With a muffled peng sound, the Serpent Head Cane rose slightly. Meng Yiran’s spirit
power was still more tyrannical than Tang San imagined. Although the Serpent Cane
was jolted, Tang San had no opportunity to attack. Meng Yiran broke off to pull back
the Serpent Cane, holding the Serpent Cane in both hands with a slight shake, the
Serpent Cane changed into eight long shadows simultaneously aiming towards Tang
San.
For these eight shadows were hard to tell apart truth or sham, bearing a surging
tyrannical spirit power, they practically covered all the possible space where Tang San
could dodge.
But at this moment, Tang San’s eyes suddenly shone, deep purple light flashing
electrically, precisely Purple Demon Eye.
Seeing Tang San’s eyes suddenly turn purple, Meng Yiran couldn’t help but be slightly
startled, her hands couldn’t help but slow.
The Serpent Head Cane’s eight shadows could all be said to be genuine, but could
also be said to all be fake, continuously changing between true or false to be able to
maintain their existence.
Perhaps if it was an expert like Zhao Wuji encountering this kind of attack, they could
could only choose to stubbornly block without any other methods, but, before Tang
San’s Purple Demon Eye, that incomparably fast Serpent Head Cane slowed down,
and all trajectories were clearly projected in Tang San’s mind by Purple Demon Eye.
Tang San moved both hands, without the slighted hesitation simultaneously reaching
forward, brimming with viscous spirit power that abruptly made the Serpent Head
Cane sluggish. Immediately afterward, Tang San’s right hand stretched out like a
lightning fast genius pen stroke, unexpectedly grabbing hold of the Serpent Head
Cane, actually holding it in place, precisely in the seven cun spot he previously struck.
Meng Yiran only felt the Serpent Cane tighten in her hands, all the imaginary shadows
disappearing completely. But, Meng Yiran’s attack hadn’t yet finished.
That sharp blade shooting out from within the Serpent Head Cane suddenly slid
strangely, directly cutting towards Tang San’s right hand gripping the Cane, the thick
sharp blade flickering with blue gleaming lustre, who knew, if this chopped down, then
maybe…...

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Meng Yiran’s reaction speed was extremely fast. Practically at the same time as Tang
San grabbed the Serpent Head Cane, that sharp blade already struck. Under these
kinds of circumstances, even if Tang San wanted to dodge it was already a bit too
late. If he released the Serpent Cane held in his hand, Meng Yiran would inevitably
drive the Serpent Cane to attack, and the target that sharp blade’s attack would also
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 Part 3
What is called ‘one cun longer is one cun stronger’, although Tang San’s Ghost
Shadow Perplexing Track was subtle, under these kinds of circumstances it was still
practically impossible to dodge Meng Yiran’s attack.
At this, Xiao Wu watching the fight already cried out in alarm, stepping out about to
rush in, but was discovered in time by Zhao Wuji and pulled back.
Zhao Wuji’s expression was equally gloomy, but if their side rashly intervened in this
kind of impartial competition, it would violate the game’s rules. Furthermore, he
believed Tang San would not be so easily defeated by the other side. Originally, this
kid could rely on hidden weapons to make even him get the worst of it, currently that
strongest attack method of his had not at all appeared.
Confronted by the cutting Tongue Blade, Tang San picked the simplest method to
resolve it. At the same time it was also like a suicidal method.
His right hand did not let go, but he quickly raised his left hand, unexpectedly grabbing
towards that Tongue Blade spit out by the Serpent Cane.
“Little San.”
Xiao Wu once again cried out, she had already closed her eyes in alarm, she did not
want to see the scene of Tang San’s palm cut open.
But, was Tang San’s palm cut? Of course not.
With a light ding sound, Tang San’s left hand already firmly grasped that Tongue
Blade. Currently, his two hands had both already become a sparkling and translucent
jade color. Precisely Tang Sect secret lore Mysterious Jade Hand.
Mysterious Jade Hand, secret lore written down in Mysterious Heaven Treasure
Record. Speaking of Tang Sect’s hidden weapon experts, Mysterious Jade Hand was
one of the required courses.
In Tang San’s past life, apart from Tang Sect, the majority of people using hidden
weapons, especially hidden weapons dipped in poison, all had to use deerskin gloves,
so as not to injure their palms. If Tang Sect’s disciples were also like this, then
wouldn’t they become a joke?
Mysterious Jade Hand, with the Mysterious Heaven Skill foundation, made the palm
become tough and durable like cold jade, no kind of poison able to invade. With it,
when Tang Sect disciples used hidden weapons they did not need any preparation,
and even more need not worry about injuring themselves.
Of course, Mysterious Jade Hand was also limited, and when attacks exceeded its
limit the palm still would be injured. Only, Tang San’s current Mysterious Jade Hand
limit clearly could not be reached by Meng Yiran. If substituting Serpent Grandmother
Chao Tian-Xiang’s Serpent Head Cane it might still be possible.

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Tongue Blade in his hand, Tang San’s five fingers tightened. Of his two hands one
grabbing the Serpent Cane, one grabbing the Tongue Blade. Closely grasping Meng
Yiran’s Serpent Head Cane near the top in his hand, the two people each held one
end of the Serpent Cane, immediately deadlocked.
The Tongue Blade could be said to be the Serpent Head Cane’s best feature, a lot of
skill was needed to be able to use it. The Tongue Blade being held in Tang San’s hand
was just like copper cast in iron: Meng Yiran several times used strength, but not only
could she not wrest free the Serpent Cane, she could not even cut open Tang San’s
palm that suddenly had become lustrous white like jade.
Meng Yiran’s strength was in this Serpent Cane, so naturally she couldn’t give up her
weapon. Tang San of course also understood this fact, so this Serpent Cane became
the crucial location for the two peoples’ fight.
Practically without the slightest hesitation, the two people simultaneously used their
spirit power to attack the other side through the Serpent Cane.
Tang San’s spirit power was blue, Meng Yiran’s spirit power was gray, the two kinds
of differently colored light simultaneously displayed on the Serpent Cane, abruptly
erupting in a tyrannical collision.
Right now, no spirit abilities were of use, and the two’s spirit power was not much
different. Confronting the other side attacking with spirit power was dangerous,
already painful without advancing spirit power to attack the opponent.[14]
Tang San could of course unleash his hidden weapons, but he did not think to do so. If
he confronted an opponent with similar strength and did not win with spirit and fighting
skills, then why had he cultivated for so many years. Even though Blue Silver Grass
Spirit’s control capability was restrained by the opponent, Tang San still had to prove
that he was stronger than his opponent.
Thus, this fight between Tang San and Meng Yiran, at once became a battle of
comparing spirit power.
Meng Yiran’s spirit power was fierce and tyrannical, and adding to the fury in her
heart, on entering a deadlock with Tang San, immediately attacked like beating waves.
Tang San’s Mysterious Heaven Skill was a method of the core family in the original
sect, its traits were tough flexibility and unending growth, Tang San knew the
opponent’s spirit power was higher than his, therefore as meng Yiran was just about
to unleash her attack, he did not counterattack, but withdrew his spirit power to the
third of the Serpent Cane on his side, tenaciously digging in, with a ‘however you
attack, I will not move from the high ground’ notion.
Seeing the situation of Tang San and Meng Yiran in the end compete with spirit power,
Serpent Grandmother Chao Tian-Xiang and Zhao Wuji were both somewhat nervous.
They understood that competing with spirit power was a kind of unusually dangerous
method. With one mistake, it was possible to inflict heavy injuries. Subconsciously, the
two both slowly approached the battlefield. When a problem appeared, they would
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One minute and one second passed, whether it was Tang San or Meng Yiran, on their
foreheads both were wet with perspiration. The two both already used their full
strength.
Tang San’s advantage was Mysterious Heaven Skill’s toughness and unending growth,
in this respect its fast recovery speed, but Meng Yiran’s advantage was having spirit
power higher than Tang San, if the two both maintained equal guard, then, it was very
possible to result in both sides suffering.
But, Meng Yiran was too shortsighted, in the initial rush of spirit power she attacked
too wildly, to the extent that her spirit power consumption was greater than that of the
passively defending Tang San.
On the surface, her grey spirit power occupied two thirds of the Serpent Cane’s area,
but in fact, regarding spirit power she consumed even more.
As time passed, and as the consumption lengthened, Tang San’s counterattack
gradually began. Blue spirit power gradually increased its hold on the Serpent Cane,
and the strength ratio between the two gradually tilted.

Notes

1. (朝天香) Alternatively Zhao Tian-Xiang. “Dynasty Sky Fragrance”.

2. (蛇婆)

3. (孟蜀)

4. (龙公)

5. (盖世龙蛇)

6. (龙头股拐杖)

7. (蛇头拐杖)

8. She uses the suffix lao di (老弟), which literally translates as “old [younger] brother”, and is an
affectionate suffix for a somewhat younger adult man. English doesn’t have a good equivalent to my
knowledge, and “laodi” is no easier to keep track of than “Wuji”, so I’ll go with “brother”.

9. (孟依然) “Meng As Before”

10. 2尺 = ⅔ m

11. (舌刃) Or “Tongue Edge”.

12. (蛇身)

13. Refers to a Chinese idiomatic expression for “weak point”, which originates from a saying that a
snake is most vulnerable seven cun from its head - supposedly because that’s where its heart is.

14. This sentence is only so much gibberish to me, unless I assume typos. Let me know if you have a
better translation (面对对方狂风暴雨般地魂力冲击。已经腾不出手来再进行其他方式的干扰对手。)

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030 – Oscar’s Third Spirit Ring

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 Part 1
‘No, I can’t lose.’ Meng Yiran clenched her teeth and forcefully braced herself,
watching Tang San’s spirit power come closer step by step, whatever was said she
was still reluctant to give up. Once she lost, the thousand year Phoenix Tail Crest
Serpent would belong to the other side.
From childhood until now, growing up she had always been spoiled by Dragon Duke
and Serpent Grandmother, anything she wanted she had always gotten. Regarding
the Phoenix Tail Crest Serpent, she was even more determined to win, even though
she was gradually losing the advantage, she could still not agree to give up,
continuously pressing her spirit power.
Meng Yiran’s perseverance secretly shocked Tang San. His Mysterious Heaven Skill’s
recovery speed was clearly faster than anything in this world, by now he already held
the victory, but Meng Yiran was still this stubbornly persistent.
A spirit power contest was like an internal strength contest, and Tang San thoroughly
understood the consequences. If one party’s spirit power was exhausted, then the
injuries suffered by the exhausted side were inevitably huge and irrevocable. It would
at least cause serious injuries, with most of the whole body’s muscle and arteries
breaking, if unlucky, even death. He and Meng Yiran did not share any profound
hatred, from a certain point of view, he was even somewhat sympathetic to her. He
did not want to injure the opponent, but having reached this moment, he already did
not want to release and the other side was not able to release.
Serpent Grandmother Chao Tian-Xiang sighed, saying to Zhao Wuji:
“Forget about it, consider it our loss. Shall you and me act together?”
With Zhao Wuji on the side glaring like a tiger watching his prey, Chao Tian-Xiang
naturally did not dare recklessly rush into action, right now in order to save her
granddaughter she could only do it like this. After all, although the spirit ring was good,
her granddaughter’s life was even more important.
Zhao Wuji of course cheerfully acted, immediately nodding agreement. At once, these
two respectively possessing Spirit Sage and Spirit Emperor strength powers
simultaneously moved out, reaching behind Tang San and Meng Yiran respectively,
simultaneously using their spirit power.
“Let go.”
Zhao Wuji shouted in a deep voice. Thick spirit power poured into Tang San. Naturally
Tang San had heard his and Chao Tian-Xiang’s dialogue, under the protection of Zhao
Wuji’s spirit power he immediately released both hands, sending him back several
steps.
On the other side, Chao Tian-Xiang also used her spirit power to protect Meng Yiran,
moreover grabbing her body to keep her from continuing to attack.
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mouthful of blood, listlessly collapsing to sit on the spot.
Previously she was at a disadvantage, continuously bracing to resist being forced
back by Tang San’s spirit power. Without the attack, her agitated capacity dissipated
like discharging air from a ball, unable to keep from immediately sitting on the ground.
Under Serpent Grandmother’s assistance she immediately entered a cultivation state
to heal.
Oscar swiftly moved up to Tang San’s side. Handing over a long since prepared
Recovery Sausage in his hand, with a wink saying:
“Brother, eat quickly. If big brother has success in the future, he will definitely never
forget you.”
Tang San tiredly said:
“To one’s own, what is there to say.”
Immediately taking and eating the fresh sausage, without letting Zhao Wuji help him
like Serpent Grandmother Chao Tian-Xiang helped Meng Yiran, he walked alone to sit
and cultivate by himself. With the aid of Oscar’s fresh sausage, his recovery speed
would not be too slow. Zhao Wuji was the Shrek Academy side’s only power. His
strength still had to be maintained as much as possible, who knew whether that
Dragon Duke would suddenly appear?
Zhao Wuji appeared very satisfied that Tang San refused his help, watching him walk
aside he couldn’t help but reveal a smile.
Xiao Wu immediately stood next to where Tang San began cultivating to recover spirit
power, Dai Mubai, Ning Rongrong, Zhu Zhuqing and Ma Hongjun also went over one
after another, crowding around protectively with Tang San in the middle. Tang San
defeating Meng Yiran for the sake of Oscar’s strength, somewhat moved them all.
The distance between each other also appeared to pull a bit closer.
Zhao Wuji wore a smile as he looked towards Serpent Grandmother,
“Big sister Chao, what do you say?”
Serpent Grandmother calmly said:
“If you agree to a bet you must accept your loss, a loss is a loss. The thousand year
Phoenix Tail Crest Serpent is yours. This old woman will remember this affair today.”
Zhao Wuji acting like he was unable to make sense of Chao Tian-Xiang’s threats,
turned his head towards Oscar with a meaningful expression,
“Stinking brat, you still haven’t set to it.”
Oscar was overjoyed, having waited for this quarter of an hour was already waiting
too long, with a hurried stride coming before Zhao Wuji, taking the short blade Zhao
Wuji handed over. Without any trace of politeness he pierced the Phoenix Tail Crest
Serpent’s vital point.
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struggled violently after being pierced in the vital point, how could it struggle free.
Vitality quickly draining away, in a moment of it was motionless.
Zhao Wuji checked that the Phoenix Tail Crest Serpent truly was without any life
breath, then just tossed it aside.
Oscar sat down directly at the Phoenix Tail Crest Serpent’s side, lifting his hand to
summon his big fresh sausage, under the shroud of mild pink light, he pulled the
Phoenix Tail Crest Serpent’s spirit ring to enter his torso, starting to absorb the third
spirit ring of his life.
Zhao Wuji did not relax at all just because Oscar started absorbing the Phoenix Tail
Crest Serpent’s spirit ring, his gaze continuously watched Chao Tian-Xiang attentively.
Although previously saying it was a bet, who could still be certain that this Serpent
Grandmother would not suddenly renege on her word and launch an attack?
Although the Unrivalled Dragon Serpent’s renown wasn’t small, it still wasn’t
particularly righteous. Even if it was a bit better than Zhao Wuji this Motionless Bright
King, it was hardly by much.
Chao Tian-Xiang did not at any different, only silently assisting her granddaughter’s
healing. As Zhao Wuji watched her attentively, she also equally vigilantly watched
Zhao Wuji, the two silently confronting each other produced a tension between them.
Not long after, Chao Tian-Xiang stopped pressing her hands on Meng Yiran, pulling
her granddaughter from the ground.
Although Meng Yiran’s complexion was still pale, her mind was apparently already a
bit better, resolutely opening her eyes to look at the sitting distantly and cultivating
Tang San and Oscar absorbing the thousand year Phoenix Tail Crest Serpent’s spirit
ring, again raising her head to look at her grandma,
“Grandma, you must stand in for me to do it, ah!”
Chao Tian-Xiang’s brows wrinkled,
“Come now, we already lost. Once we find your grandpa we will speak again.”
Her gaze shifted to Zhao Wuji,
“Motionless Bright King, blue hills never change, green water always flows[1], I’m sure
we will meet again some day.”
She deliberately stressed the two words ‘some day’, a cold light in her eyes, she
obviously had not kept any goodwill. Because Zhao Wuji might move, she did not even
dare help her granddaughter recover to her best condition, only suppressing the
injuries, after first leaving here it would still not be too late to conduct healing. Serpent
Grandmother had plentiful experience, she would not give Zhao Wuji any opportunity
to act.
Done speaking these words, Chao Tian-Xiang like this brought her granddaughter to
leap away, without entering the forest depths disappearing out of sight.
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also secretly let out a breath, in the end, from start to finish the Dragon Duke had not
appeared.
At present the Phoenix Tail Crest Serpent had already been obtained, even if this
husband and wife pair wanted revenge, they would still first have to consider whether
it was worth it.
Once Oscar had finished absorbing the spirit ring, leaving this place even a bit earlier
would be good.
If the situation changed for the worse and they again encountered this Unrivalled
Dragon Serpent family, it would not go so well.
By now the color of the sky was already gradually darkening, within Star Dou Great
Forest the air was moist, the rich plant fragrance making peoples’ whole body relax, if
there were no longer spirit beasts here, then perhaps this might become a paradise
for people.
Dai Mubai’s group of five waited at Tang San’s side, Zhao Wuji stood beside Oscar,
as protectors of the two.
After probably half a double hour, the first to awaken was contrary to expectations
Oscar absorbing the spirit ring.
Although Tang San ate the recovery sausage Oscar gave him, he did not like Meng
Yiran have the assistance of Serpent Grandmother, instead having a bit longer
cultivation time.
With a long breath, Oscar slowly opened his eyes, in a split second, a change
suddenly appeared in that pink light over his body, becoming a beautiful pink[2], the
entire person bathed in this layer of pink light.
Three spirit rings rose from below, besides the original two yellow spirit rings, another
bright purple spirit ring manifested itself strongly. Oscar had finally broken through the
Spirit Grandmaster phase, entering the Spirit Elder realm.
Thirty first ranked Spirit Elder food system Spirit Master Oscar.
“Congratulations, little Ao.”
Zhao Wuji said to him with smile.
After obtaining the third spiri ring, Oscar’s entire body had subtly changed, his stature
seemed to have became a bit larger, the entire person looking even more vigorous,
but the biggest change was that pair of peach blossom eyes of his. In his eyes
unexpectedly flickered seven colored light, resembling the energy previously released
by the Phoenix Tail Crest Serpent as it threatened everyone.
Dai Mubai laughed straightforwardly,
“Little Ao, you are the second of us to break through thirtieth rank. Congratulations,
congratulations. Quickly let us have a look at what your third spirit ring ability is.”
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Dai Mubai mention his third spirit ring ability, his smile didn’t quite appear,
embarrassed saying:
“Let it be, we’ll speak again when we’ve returned.”
Ma Hongjun said:
“Little Ao, what are you afraid of. Don’t tell me you’re still afraid we’ll make fun of you?
Your third spirit ability’s spirit incantation couldn’t be even funnier than your previous
two. Your brothers made a lot of effort for you, hurry up and show us the result.”
Oscar helplessly nodded,
“Only, promise, you definitely can’t laugh when you hear my spirit incantation.”
Everyone nodded simultaneously, on their faces already somewhat smiling
expressions.
Oscar raised his right hand, eventually reciting his third spirit incantation,
“I your father have a mushroom sausage.”
Pu——, hearing his words, practically everyone simultaneously burst out laughing,
besides Tang San who was still cultivating, even Zhao Wuji burst into loud laughter.
Oscar glared at everyone,
“Didn’t you promise not to laugh?”
These words instead had the opposite effect, everyone’s laughter became even more
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A strange sausage appeared in Oscar’s right palm. The sausage looked similar to his
first spirit ring ability Recovery Sausage. At least the bulk looked the same. However,
the top of the sausage sprouted outwards, creating an umbrella shaped mushroom
head, also a bit similar to the crest of the phoenix tail crest serpent. This was possibly
the origin of this mushroom-sausage.
Zhao Wuji was after all the teacher. The first to stop laughing, he looked at Oscar’s
dismayed face:
“Little Ao, tell everyone what your mushroom sausage does, it’s a thousand year spirit
ring ability, its effect couldn’t be too lacking.”
Oscar snorted with indignation and said,
“You guys laugh on. From now on, other than Tang San, I won’t give my mushroom
sausages to anyone. Hmph.”
As he was spoke, he lifted the mushroom sausage in his hand, his facial expression
vivid. Then said loudly in an arrogant tone:
“Mushroom sausage, third spirit ring ability. Effect: Soaring.”
All laughter suddenly ceased, everyone looking stunned at Oscar. And all of this was
because of one simple words. Soaring.
Even if it was Ning Rongrong whose spirit possessed the reputation of the Continent’s
number one Auxiliary Spirit, now already looked wide eyed at Oscar.
When Ning Rongrong first came to the Academy, the person she looked down on the
most was Oscar, even though Oscar was the most handsome of everyone. She
always believed, Oscar without attack power and a mere sausage spirit had no future
in front of him. Naturally, she treated him with scorn, so Oscar’s love proposal to her
was thought of as just a joke.
But after she denied Oscar, after dean Flender vindicated Oscar, and after she tasted
Oscar’s spirit sausage personally, Ning Rongrong’s impression of Oscar began to
change.
A food system Spirit Master with innate full spirit power, reaching the Spirit Elder
realm at the age of 14, obtaining a third spirit ring. This made even Ning Rongrong
who always thought highly of herself to feel inferior To Oscar, she already had a whole
new awareness. A food system Spirit Master that breaks through thirtieth rank was
already rare enough, let alone one so young. If he could be brought to join the Seven
Treasures Glazed Tile School, the help he would bring to the clan would no doubt be
huge. ‘If myself and him….’ Every time Ning Rongrong thought this, she would
completely reject the notion. After all, deep in her heart she still couldn’t truly accept
Oscar’s extremely vulgar spirit incantation.
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auxiliary Soaring, Ning Rongrong felt like her brain had been deep fried.
Among auxiliary system Spirit Masters, it wasn’t that no one had the ability to make
others fly.
But that was extremely rare even among other support type spirit masters. Most
importantly, the supporting ability flying appeared on at least the 6th spirit ability for
every auxiliary system Spirit Master Ning Rongrong knew of.
But this was only Oscar’s third spirit ability! What did this mean? This meant that his
future potential could only be described as unlimited.
Soaring, how could it be Soaring?
Ning Rongrong’s look towards Oscar was filled with complex emotions. Now, she
finally realized. Among the students of Shrek Academy, she might really be the worst
one.
“*Cough*, *cough*”
Oscar, looking at everyone’s mouths wide open felt a secret pleasure. Coughing
twice, he said:
“En, I still haven’t finished explaining. My third spirit ring ability is: Soaring, for one
minute.”
“Fucking——”
Other than Zhao Wuji who restrained himself, everyone else started cursing openly.
Dai Mubai growled:
“Little Ao. Do you want us to loosen up your skin? Talking with such a big pause.”
Oscar laughed slightly and said:
“Boss Dai, are you threatening me? What about Soaring for one minute huh? That’s
still a rare ability!”
Dai Mubai smirked, saying:
“More like rare trash ability. What about flying one minute? You can’t even fly over a
slightly wide river or cliff.”
The rainbow glow of Oscar’s peach blossom eyes seemed to grow even more
distinct.
“Is it really like that? What if this Soaring for one minute, was according to the speed
of the Phoenix Tail Crest Serpent?”
“What?”
Dai Mubai said astounded.
“You’re saying. That after anyone eats your mushroom sausage, they can fly at the
speed of a Phoenix Tail Crest Serpent for one minute? Is that even possible?”

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Oscar arrogantly said: “How is that not possible? My third spirit ring comes from the
Phoenix Tail Crest Serpent, so my spirit ability is naturally related to it. My feeling
won’t be wrong. If you want to eat my mushroom sausages in the future, you better
start begging me for it.”
Ning Rongrong who had just let out a breath was once again shocked by Oscar’s
words. Even if was only one minute, with the speed of a phoenix tail crest serpent,
how far could you fly? Possibly at least two kilometres or more.
Which meant that when danger appeared, you could in just a minute escape to over
two kilometres away, even disregarding the shape of the terrain.
The power of this ability is definitely not lacking compared to pure flying abilities. One
has to know, the usual support flying abilities allowed only slow flying speeds.
Zhao Wuji nodded satisfied, saying: “Good thing we didn’t waste our energy for
nothing. Little Ao, your third spirit ring is exceptionally good. With your current spirit
power, how many of these mushroom sausages can you make?”
Oscar thought for a bit and said : “This mushroom sausage uses a lot more spirit
power than the first two types. With my current condition, I can make at most ten in
one sitting. Afterwards, my spirit power will be completely exhausted. It will have to
replenish fully before I can make more again.”
Looking at the students, Zhao Wuji said with satisfaction. “Ten sausages is enough. As
your spirit power increases, this number will increase. Among the food system spirits,
your sausages, from now on, can be categorized as highest grade. Good. Everyone
prepare at once. Once little San wakes up from cultivation, we will immediately leave
this place and return to the Academy.”
While speaking, Zhao Wuji walked towards Tang San. Oscar has already finished
absorbing his spirit ring, so he decided to let the other children first rest for a bit. He
himself would protect Tang San so they can leave as fast as possible to dodge all
possible trouble.
“Teacher Zhao, I’m afraid we can’t leave yet.” At that moment, the cultivating Tang San
opened his eyes. While speaking, he looked at Zhao Wuji.
Zhao Wuji looked blankly, “Can't leave? Why? Little San, Star Dou Great Forest isn’t a
playground, I’m the teacher, my word is final. Our mission has been completed. We
must return to the academy as quickly as possible. Or else, if any of you get hurt, how
am I going to answer to Flender when we’ve returned?”
“But….”
Tang San started saying urgently, but he was interrupted by Zhao Wuji,
“No buts. Since you're awake, everyone doesn’t need to rest anymore. Tell me when
we have left Star Dou Great Forest. Before the sky darkens completely, we should
set out immediately.”
“Master Zhao, can’t you wait until I finish speaking?” Tang San stood up from the
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Zhao Wuji’s eyes flashed, but seemed to recall something, and the cold light in his
eye faded away. In the past, if anyone defied his will, he would probably have slapped
them with his giant bear paws already.
But for Tang San, he in the end didn’t dare to. Tang San’s hidden weapons admittedly
gave him some apprehension, but more importantly, actually…...
Tang San didn’t wait for Zhao Wuji to open his mouth, and hastily said:
“I need a spirit ring as well, it would be better to immediately find a spirit beast,
instead of coming here again soon.”
“Out of the question, didn’t you hear what I said?”
Zhao Wuji said without hesitation. Suddenly, his body stiffened. Opening his eyes wide
open at Tang San, he said:
“What did you just say?”
Tang San repeated what he said seriously:
“I said: I need a spirit ring as well. After the fight with Meng Yiran just now, maybe it’s
because of the pressure she gave me, my spirit power finally broke through thirtieth
rank. Therefore, I need a spirit ring to advance. Master Zhao, is that possible?”

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Zhao Wuji stared wide eyed at Tang San.
Oscar in the process of proudly gesticulating with the mushroom sausage relaxed his
grip, the mushroom sausage dropping to the ground.
Dai Mubai’s Evil Eye twin pupils strangely fused into one.
The Fatty Ma Hongjun’s mouth opened wide.
Zhu Zhuqing’s ice chill turned into shock.
Ning Rongrong’s gentle and charming face had two dimples.
Xiao Wu excitedly held on to Tang San’s arm.
Each person used different actions to express their current astonishment. There was
only one reason. The current Tang San, was twelve years old.
A twelve years old Spirit Grandmaster, to common Spirit Masters, was perhaps
already an inconceivable existence. But to the young boys and girls present it would
not feel strange at all, because each of them was one.
But, a twelve years old Spirit Elder, they had not even heard of.
Even if it was the currently most powerful, already possessing thirty seventh ranked
spirit power Dai Mubai was also unable to imagine it, his at Shrek Academy recently
set record was already broken by this person.
The fourteen years old Oscar became a Spirit Elder, and now, the twelve years old
Tang San also entered this level.
Breaking through thirty first rank, meant reaching another phase among Spirit
Masters, meant future prospects could not be measured. Obtaining the third spirit
ring, one’s strength would at once take a qualitative leap. This was also the reason
why Ning Rongrong regarding Oscar breaking through thirtieth rank would mind it so
much.
Tang San, barely twelve years old Tang San, unexpectedly also entered this level, how
could everyone present not also be shocked?
The only one without such amazement was Tang San himself. Actually, when he still
had not left Nuoding Academy, he was already on the twenty ninth ranked level, and
maintaining this level had also already persisted for too long, longer than any of his
previously cultivated ranks. Today fighting with Meng Yiran had admittedly been an
opportunity, but in fact, even without this fight, Tang San still would have broken
through the twenty ninth rank restrictions in a short time, entering the thirtieth ranked
level.
Zhao Wuji looked gravely at Tang San,
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Tang San without the slightest hesitation said:
“Twelve years and seven months.”
Zhao Wuji nodded, gaze turning towards the others,
“You all see. Especially those of you who have not reached the thirtieth rank. You all
see it. Tang San and you are equally old, but he is right now about to enter another
phase. This is the result of great effort. Twelve years old and seven months, I think,
this record will forever be preserved as Shrek Academy’s record. Forever.”
Tang San’s batch of students very possibly was Shrek Academy’s last, and although
the other several were younger than Tang San, Zhao Wuji absolutely believed there
was still no one who could enter the thirtieth ranked level earlier than Tang San.
Oscar said:
“Teacher Zhao, I don’t agree with you. Tang San able to break through thirtieth rank,
this can’t be the result of effort.”
Zhao Wuji gave him a glare,
“Then you tell me why this is?”
Oscar grinned, saying:
“Since we are Shrek Students, if we say that we are monsters, then, he is a monster
among monsters.”
Hearing Oscars words, Zhao Wuji smiled, the other students also smiled. Even Zhu
Zhuqing’s face wore a slight smiling expression.
“Ge, congratulations.”
Xiao Wu whispered next to Tang San’s ear, right now she still excitedly held on to Tang
San’s right arm,
“But, I will overtake you as soon as possible.”
Regarding Xiao Wu’s words, Tang San did not doubt them, for these several years,
although each time it was Tang San who took the lead in breaking through, the
ordinarily not appearing very diligent Xiao Wu would always chase after him and in a
short time reach the same level. Tang San always believed that if Xiao Wu cultivated a
bit seriously, her strength would certainly surpass his.
“Teacher Zhao, say, can we stay behind to look for a suitable spirit beast for me?”
Tang San probing asked.
Zhao Wuji smiled faintly,
“Of course we can, this is what you deserve. We must not only find you a spirit beast
for your third spirit ring, but must also on your behalf find a spirit beast that most suits
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Oscar had obtained a third spirit ring, Tang San broke through twenty ninth rank to
enter the thirtieth rank stage, it could be said to everyone’s delight and satisfaction.
After all, receiving results like this on the first day of entering Star Dou Great Forest
was already sufficient to satisfy everyone. Even if in itself strength did not advance
any for the others, after entering this forest their knowledge had still increased greatly.
The relationship between everyone also pulled closer in this kind of danger.
Zhao Wuji did not let anyone rest there, because he feared Dragon Duke would return
with Serpent Grandmother to find them, although the possibility of this was very small,
he still had no choice but to guard against it. That evening, he brought the seven Shrek
Students to walk about ten li[3] in one direction, and after concealing all their traces,
halted like this.
Zhao Wuji’s worries did not show any result. The night passed without incident. After
resting for one night, everyone’s energy had recovered to peak condition.
Early the next day, they continued the process of searching for Spirit Beasts. Only this
time the person getting a spirit beast was Tang San, and not Oscar.
Regarding what kind of spirit beast to pick for his third spirit ring, Grandmaster had
long ago already helped Tang San plan it out well, therefore Tang San believed that
finding a spirit beast for him should be even easier than finding Oscar’s. After all, in
Grandmaster’s plan were several kinds of spirit beast, with some comparatively
common. As long as the cultivation age was suitable it could become his spirit ring.
But things turned out contrary to what he expected, no less than two days passed,
even though Zhao Wuji led them to seriously search, they did not find a suitable spirit
beast for Tang San.
As a result of previously encountering the Serpent Grandmother Chao Tian-Xiang
grandparent and grandchild pair, Zhao Wuji was somewhat wary of the
consequences, adding to the danger within Star Dou Great Forest itself, making Zhao
Wuji’s tactics while searching for spirit beasts somewhat conservative, without deeply
penetrating Star Dou Great Forest, only bringing everyone to conduct the search in
the outer parts.
Even though they several times encountered thousand year spirit beasts on the way,
those several kinds of spirit beasts did not suit Tang San. The remainder were all
some hundred year spirit beasts.
He also couldn’t blame Zhao Wuji’s conservative attitude in searching for spirit beasts,
after all, he was only one teacher, while encountering low level spirit beasts everyone
were naturally able to handle it, but when encountering a truly formidable spirit beast,
Zhao Wuji could not be certain to protect everyone. These students all were Shrek
Academy’s little monsters, among them several people were from even more
remarkable backgrounds, Zhao Wuji did not dare take risks. If anyone became an
issue, that was a fatal conclusion.
Two days time passed, even though no one regarded food supply as a problem, each
day within the great forest with danger lurking on every side still strained everyone’s
minds, making it even easier to feel exhausted.

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However, entering within Star Dou Great Forest, also precisely because of the
existence of this crisis, the coordination between the students gradually became
connected on a deeper level. The four Tang San, Dai Mubai, Xiao Wu and Ma Hongjun
were in charge of fighting after they encountered spirit beasts. Zhu Zhuqing was
responsible for advance scouting within a certain distance. Oscar and Ning Rongrong
were support. Even if they were without Zhao Wuji’s assistance, as long as it was not
a thousand year spirit beast, they would be unable to bring any threat to this little
group.
The mutual understanding was a necessary capability to possess for continuously
coordinated battles, this kind of dangerous environment clearly was the best
tempering. Being able to enter Shrek Academy already proved these students were
outstanding, monsters and geniuses, they successfully transformed pressure into
power. Adding Zhao Wuji’s directions from the side, while their spirit power
improvement speed did not have any change, but the imperceptible influence of
fighting experience and composite strength continuously increased.
At nightfall it was finally was time to rest. They couldn’t light a fire within Star Dou
Great Forest: although the majority of spirit beasts feared flame, there were also a
small share of spirit beasts that were exceedingly fond of fire, and among this little
share of spirit beasts, on the whole were some deadly existences.
Without needing Zhao Wuji’s direction, the male students were in charge of building
tents, the female students were in charge of food. Of course, Oscar this fellow was
an exception, immediately by Dai Mubai, Tang San and the others directed to enter
the female student category.
The tents were not large, and naturally insufficient to let everyone lie down to sleep,
but for everyone to sit and cultivate was nevertheless no problem. To them, at all
times maintaining peak fighting condition was more important than sleeping.
Zhao Wuji as teacher, naturally took the work of night vigil.
Hurriedly eating supper, Zhao Wuji let everyone enter the tents to rest, but called Tang
San before him.
“Little San, aren’t you anxious?”
Zhao Wuji looked at the youngster before him with a smiling expression.
Tang San shook his head, saying:
“Searching for spirit beasts is a matter of luck. Hurrying is no use. Teacher Zhao, you
be at ease, I have patience.”
Zhao Wuji sighed lightly, saying:
“Currently this Star Dou Great Forest has also started to become desolate. Many
years ago, I still remember how this was a bustling scene. At that time, even if it was
around the forest, everywhere could be seen thousand year level spirit beast
existences. But now spirit beasts are much fewer. I don’t know if they all go to live
inside the forest, or some other reason.”

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Tang San said:
“Regardless of the reason, it still is us humans who caused it. Although spirit beasts
are fierce, us humans are even more fierce than them. Isn’t that so?”
Zhao Wuji stared blankly,
“Why do you say this?”
Tang San said:
“Teacher once said, even though Spirit Masters are few, one spirit master from
starting cultivation to maturing as a power is only several decades, that’s all. But over
these several decades, one formidable Spirit Master needs at least six or more spirit
rings. In other words, has to kill six or more spirit beasts. Among these would also
include hundred year and thousand year, even ten thousand year levels. Spirit beast
cultivation is much more difficult compared to us humans, otherwise they would also
not be divided according to age. Even though they are numerous, under this kind of
sustained massacre, the spirit beasts’ quantity will only continuously decrease,
especially for formidable spirit beasts, even more each killed is one fewer. After many
years, perhaps it will be difficult to see thousand year or higher existences.”
Zhao Wuji somewhat pondering said:
“Grandmaster is right. Only, which Spirit Master would think of this problem? Who
doesn’t want to be able to let themselves become even more formidable? Even if
Spirit Hall set restrictions, perhaps it would still be completely ineffective.”

Notes

1. This seems to be a line from a poem called Parting (离别) by 9th century poet Bai Juyi (白居易).

2. Originally the color was (粉色) and has now changed to (粉红色) or “pink red”.

3. 10里 = 5 km

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031 – Forest King, Titan Giant Ape

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Tang San said:
“Even more influential is aimless massacre. One Spirit Master in his life only needs
nine spirit beasts at most, but, how many spirit beasts does one Spirit Master have to
hunt and kill in his life? Let alone others, even us, on this journey when encountering
some aggressive ten year and hundred year spirit beasts, still can’t help but act. And
for those people making a living hunting spirit beasts, the numbers slaughtered are
geometrically multiplied. After a long time like this, the vocation of Spirit Master will
one day have no rings to use.”
Zhao Wuji said:
“Well, don’t say this. This isn’t something you and me are capable of controlling. At
most we can only kill a bit fewer, that’s all. Little San, I’ve decided, if tomorrow we still
can’t find you a spirit beast, we will go a bit deeper to search the inner parts of Star
Dou Great Forest. There will always be a spirit ring suitable to you. Rest assured.”
Tang San smiled slightly, saying:
“Teacher Zhao, this problem has actually never worried me. However, I have all along
not had the opportunity to apologize to you. That time when competing against you,
you all along started off leniently, yet I……”
Zhao Wuji laughed bitterly, shaking his hand towards Tang San,
“It’s all right, you can’t keep carrying that awkward incident, I’ve already forgotten it.”
The two looked at each other, unable to help showing smiling expressions.
At that moment, suddenly, the smiling expression in Zhao Wuji’s eyes faded in a flash,
one hand sharply grabbing Tang San’s shoulder to pull him close, cold and severe
atmosphere surging from Zhao Wuji’s body, following a deep roar, he directly
summoned his spirit, Vigorous Vajra Bear and in a moment finishing Body
Transformation.
“Everyone leave the tents. Quickly.”
Zhao Wuji roared deeply, the strong sound reaching the insides of the tents.
After several days of cooperation, the students had long ago reached a certain
rapport, lightning quick making their way out of the tents.
“Teacher Zhao, why?”
Dai Mubai reached Zhao Wuji’s side in one sudden big stride, puzzled asking him.
Zhao Wuji did not answer his question,
“Everyone get behind me. If in a moment something happens, you must not distract
me. Leave immediately and speak again after first leaving Star Dou Great Forest.
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you.”
Whether it was Dai Mubai, Tang San or the others, no one understood what had
happened that unexpectedly made the always overly confident in his strength Zhao
Wuji this nervous, but at this moment, they suddenly saw a strange scene.
In the direction Zhao Wuji was looking, two large trees suddenly slowly parted to
either side, and an enormous silhouette noiselessly walked out.
Seeing this big animal, they all seemed to stop breathing, and everyone finally
understood what was actually worrying Zhao Wuji.
This was an existence like a mountain, black fur all over its body faintly twinkling with
lustre under the weak illumination of the moon and stars, even though it was four
limbed, the height of its shoulders already at least outstripped seven metres.
If it stood upright, the height might be over fifteen metres.
On the surface, this was an existence both like monkeys and a black orangutan, apart
from a pair of lantern sized eyes with a yellow crystal like lustre its whole body was
pitch black. At night if it didn’t move, even its body would look indistinct.
This big animal’s body was actually too majestic, its condition unimaginably awesome,
not only was its body enormous, but all over its entire body it was covered with
muscles even tougher than granite, protruding like little hills.
But such an enormous animal did not make any noise while walking, not even the
sound of breathing.
Seeing it, the first to recognize it was Tang San, relying on the knowledge
Grandmaster instilled in him, he practically immediately distinguished this big animal’s
category.
“It’s actually the forest king, Titan Giant Ape[1].”
Even the always calm Tang San, right now had a somewhat shaky voice.
Titan Giant Ape appeared in any spirit beast forest, and all were absolute existences
like overlords. There were no spirit beasts that dared offend it, because the result
would inevitably be death. Even if it was only a hundred year Titan Giant Ape, it could
still measure up against other ten thousand year level spirit beasts.
They possessed incomparable physical strength and speed. Attack and defense were
practically without any flaws. But most terrifying, they could even use skills similar to
spirit abilities.
No one knew what the Titan Giant Ape’s true ability was, because on seeing these
skills humans were already dead.
Similarly for all ten thousand year spirit beasts their actual strength was decided
differently, this was in itself a question of properties. But Titan Giant Ape, among all
spirit beasts, clearly stood among a small number of types of spirit beasts at the
summit of the pyramid. The terror it could produce was the nightmare of practically all
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Previously an unknown number of Spirit Masters had coveted the power of the Titan
Giant Ape, hoping to be able to kill it for their spirit ring. But the people with this kind
of notion also strived hard in vain, completely vanishing from this world.
Among known Spirit Masters, apparently only one person had ever killed a Titan Giant
Ape, and furthermore alone, that’s all.
Titan Giant Ape did not only have formidable strength, but they even possessed
intelligence no less than humans.
Within the forest, it was an absolute king.
Whether it was Tang San or Zhao Wuji, neither had in any way expected, that this kind
forest king and spirit beast king, that even if one existed should live at the core of Star
Dou Great Forest, would appear here.
“Respected forest king, we did not mean to offend, if this is your territory, we will
immediately withdraw.”
Zhao Wuji said in a low voice. He knew that Titan Giant Apes were capable of
understanding human speech. Especially such a powerful Titan Giant Ape as this,
which clearly already outstripped ten thousand years of cultivation. He really could not
imagine a spirit beast more formidable than this one.
The Titan Giant Ape did not take any notice of Zhao Wuji’s words, it only did one
simple thing that made everyone’s hearts leap into their throats. Because it took one
step forward.
Even though it was only one step, with its majestic body, this step already pulled close
the distance to everyone from Shrek Academy.
Zhao Wuji’s brain right now worked at full speed, but at most only four words
appeared, ‘what can be done?’
Yes, right now what could be done? Although Zhao Wuji was confident in his strength,
he was very clear on, the terror of this Titan Giant Ape was above the Unrivalled
Dragon Serpent husband and wife pair. He would prefer to confront a Title Douluo, but
absolutely did not wish to confront a spirit beast king like this.
Just like what Tang San said before, Spirit Masters massacring spirit beasts made all
spirit beasts regard humans with hatred. This spirit beast king clearly was no
exception.
Facing it, Zhao Wuji knew that even defending himself was an issue, let alone
speaking of protecting the others. But, at this moment, how could he still cower back?
Clenching his teeth, Zhao Wuji said in a low voice:
“I’ll hold it off, you immediately eat Oscar’s mushroom sausage and leave. I’m afraid I
won’t last long. You must act quickly.”
Leaving behind these words, Zhao Wuji took a deep breath, over his body seven rings
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The first, second, third and fifth rings of light flared simultaneously. Confronting this
tyrannical opponent, the Motionless Bright King immediately used four of his spirit
abilities.
The light from four spirit rings simultaneously flaring was somewhat dazzling,
Motionless Bright King Body protecting him, Gravity Control with Zhao Wuji as its
center completely enveloping the Titan Giant Ape, Gravity Crush mobilising in concert
with Gravity Control, as much as possible restricting the Titan Giant Ape’s body. At the
same time, both his palms whirled, using Vigorous Vajra Palm at full strength,
tyrannical energy fluctuations suddenly releasing, Zhao Wuji took advantage of a tall
tree to the side to leap high into the air, both hands whirling, not in the least sparing
spirit power, throwing himself straight at the Titan Giant Ape.
“Tang San, you cover everyone’s departure, I will assist teacher Zhao.”
Dai Mubai explained, dashing forward with a loud tiger howl to the sky. He naturally
also knew that the Titan Giant Ape was formidable, therefore, he directly used not
only his White Tiger Spirit, but simultaneously also in a flash started his most powerful
third spirit ability, White Tiger Vajra Transformation.
Dai Mubai’s body which had originally become full of power from White Tiger Body
Enhancement swelled once again, the muscles themselves swelling exaggeratedly, the
clothes over his body completely bursting, exposing a frightfully muscled silhouette,
most strange was, on his skin appeared black horizontal stripes, and if it wasn’t
hairless it would be no different from tiger skin.
A pair of hands again larger, the sharp blades ejected on the surface all became
bright silver, most peculiar was, all over his body he was shrouded in an intense
golden light, as if he was gilded.
Blood red eyes shining with bloodthirst, all over the whole body wearing that kind of
king among beasts aggressiveness.
Attack and defense abruptly upgraded, Dai Mubai at once sending out that tiger roar
sprinted with full power. Zhao Wuji’s goal was the top of the Titan Giant Ape’s head,
but Dai Mubai’s goal were the forelimbs supporting the Titan Giant Ape’s body.
“You go. I have to help them and can’t leave.”
A warm and soft yet resolute voice rose, a dazzlingly beautiful Seven Treasures
Glazed Tile Pagoda rotated out from the center of Ning Rongrong’s palm.
Over these days, her coordination with everyone had always conformed, without
showing any errors, also without erupting into her young lady character, gradually
becoming accepted by everyone.
Who couldn’t acknowledge that the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda indeed had
its original position, being known as the foremost Auxiliary Spirit absolutely wasn’t
false.
“Seven Treasure Words, first spoken: Strength.”
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Following Ning Rongrong’s brief and clear voice, four lines of light simultaneously shot
out, two of them falling on Zhao Wuji’s body just as he was about to attack the top of
the Titan Giant Ape’s head.
The Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda Spirit’s most powerful trait was how its
amplification disregarded the foundation. Ning Rongrong’s amplification effect was
currently thirty percent, in other words, no matter how strong the subject was in itself,
they would all have an amplification range of thirty percent. Thirty seventh ranked Dai
Mubai had his strength and speed amplified by thirty percent, and seventy sixth
ranked Zhao Wuji as well.
Indeed, under Ning Rongrong’s Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda amplification,
Zhao Wuji’s speed suddenly increased, the spirit power over his two bear paws also
strengthened somewhat, in a flash already having risen up over eightieth ranked spirit
power attack power.
Of the altogether seven students, two already decided to stay behind, could the
others truly leave? Over several days of cooperation, they had long ago already
formed a good rapport.
Tang San did not even say anything, only clapped Fatty’s shoulder and dashed out, his
meaning very clear, ‘the mission boss Dai handed over is up to you to complete’.
Tang San’s goal was the same as Dai Mubai’s, both were the Titan Giant Ape’s
forelimbs, however Dai Mubai was attacking, but Tang San was binding, Blue Silver
Grass without stinting in the least rushed out frantically, going directly for the Titan
Giant Ape’s forelimbs, looking to as far as possible restrict its movements.
Because Tang San clearly understood that the Titan Giant Ape did not only have
tyrannical attack and defense: although its body was enormous, its speed was still
extremely terrifying.
Ning Rongrong fully displayed her auxiliary system Spirit Master effects, at the same
time as Tang San quickly rushed out, two lines of light also attached to his body.
Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda’s support was definitely a kind of pleasure,
physical strength and speed in a flash increased thirty percent, that kind of feeling was
somewhat wonderful. Tang San’s Blue Silver Grass immediately became even more
lush, firmly twining around the Titan Giant Ape’s two forelimbs, the sharp thorns on
Blue Silver Grass strived even harder to sting, earnestly hoping to be able to rely on
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Zhu Zhuqin’s body vanished at the same time Tang San rushed out. Of course she
didn’t leave. Right now, she already soared to the tree that Zhao Wuji jumped off
from, flying about, trying to find an opportunity to attack.

Fatty Ma Honjun muttered something unknown to himself. The two spirit rings on his
body released a strong glow, his entire body engulfed in purple fire. His second spirit
ability Bathing Fire Phoenix[2] was not only capable of protecting him, at the same time
it could also amplify his first spirit ability Phoenix Fire Wire. A Phoenix Fire Wire as
thick as an arm spitted out of his mouth, however, this fellow was very sneaky. His
target was a certain area under the abdomen of the Titan Giant Ape.

Fatty of course didn’t know what gender the Titan Giant Ape was. He only knew that
no matter the gender, that kind of place definitely was a weak spot.

Xiao Wu left almost at the same time as Zhu Zhuqing, but she chose a different tree.

Actually, dealing with the kind of fortified for combat creatures like the Titan Giant Ape
was what she was least adept at, but Xiao Wu still rushed forward without hesitation.
No one knows why, but her face instead looked somewhat relaxed. However, at times
like these no one would pay attention to her expression.

Oscar didn’t charge forward, but his mouth repeated the same sentence over and
over again. I your father have a mushroom sausage, striving to prepare everyone’s
escape tool.
Hong——

Zhao Wuji’s two Vigorous Vajra Palms, after thirty percent amplification, heavily
slammed onto the Titan Giant Ape’s head. The instantaneous increase in power and
speed made Zhao Wuji very satisfied with his attack this time.

He’s could be certain, other than activating his seventh spirit ring, this was already his
peak strength.

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palms slammed into the Titan Giant Ape, his entire body bounced away as fast as a
cannon ball.

However, the Titan Giant Ape seemed to underestimate Zhao Wuji’s strength. His
entire head was slammed backwards. Soon after, this king of the forest burst out into
a roar that could scare the sky.

Tang San, utilizing his Purple Demon Eye, clearly saw a wave of black erupt from the
Titan Giant Ape. In the dark of the night, only he could clearly see this wave. Right
after, no matter if it was Dai Mubai and himself attacking from the ground, or Zhu
Zhuqin and Xiao Wu trying to attack from the trees, everyone was thrown flying by this
terrifying black wave. The blue silver grass that was wrapped around the Titan Giant
Ape was shredded into pieces and didn’t serve even the slightest use.

Because Tang San saw the black wave come out, his reaction was the fastest.
Backing away swiftly, even though he still went flying off, he could control his body just
enough to catch Xiao Wu, who was also sent flying.

Dai Mubai’s power was, other than Zhao Wuji, the strongest. But because he was too
close to Titan Giant Ape, when he was sent flying, he couldn’t help but spit out a
mouthful of blood.

The most unlucky was the sneaky Fatty. All the Phoenix Fire Wire he spit out got sent
back at him by the black wave. Even though he was using his second spirit ability Fire
Bathing Phoenix, he still got heavily hit by his own Phoenix Fire Wire, making him roll
on the ground all the way until he got to Tang San’s feet and Tang San helped him
steady himself. Fortunately, the fire was his own, so he didn’t get burned.

The Titan Giant Ape seemed enraged. At the same time as the black wave, its
massive body finally moved drastically. With almost indiscernible speed it jumped up,
its massive body falling from the sky, going straight at the center of everyone.

As of now, Zhao Wuji was still in the air. He was sent flying diagonally upwards. Even
if he wanted to aid the students, it was too late.

Even though Tang San was alert of the Titan Giant Ape’s speed, he still
underestimated the horrifying Forest King in front of him. The incomparably enormous
body flew at him at unreal speeds. The terrifying pressure felt like a mountain on

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This key moment showed everyone’s varying reaction speeds.

Tang San reacted fastest. Years of training on hidden weapons made his reflexes far
beyond normal people. First throwing out Xiao Wo held in his arms, starting by
getting her away from the Titan Giant Ape’s leap attack.

At the same time as throwing Xiao Wu, he kicked Fatty in his blubbery butt, making
him slide away along the ground.
Simultaneously, using the force from the kick he rolled away horizontally. At the last
possible moment leaving the range of the Titan Giant Ape’s impact.

The time provided to Tang San was way too short. Even though his reaction speed
was amazing, he only had enough time to save the people beside him, Xiao Wu and
Ma Hongjun.

Dai Mubai’s reaction speed was second only to Tang San’s. The moment he saw the
Titan Giant Ape jump into the air, he didn’t have Tang San’s speed to let himself and
Zhu Zhuqin nearby leave the range of the Titan Giant Ape. But still he had his own
ways.

Dai Mubai sharply stretched out his hand, the claws of the tiger paw extending as long
as they could, just enough to pull Zhu Zhuqin into his arms. Although this left three
gashes on Zhu Zhuqin’s back, there was no time to care about that.

At the same time, he hit the ground with his palm, making a giant pit. The moment Zhu
Zhuqin entered his embrace, he immediately hugged her and fell into the pit.

At this life and death moment, Dai Mubai’s mind was very calm. He knew, no matter
how big the Titan Giant Ape was, it would still hit the ground with a flat surface. As
long as he was under the ground, he could avoid being squashed.

And the deep pit on the ground was just for that. Backing up a bit, even if he himself
gets squashed, Zhu Zhuqin, who was under him, would be able to avoid getting hurt.

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Even though Zhu Zhuqin is an agility type spirit master, when she fell into Dai Mubai’s
embrace, her mind blanked. At the same time the stinging pain from her back came,
everything became black. Right after, giant quakes went through her entire body, the
vibrations almost causing her to faint.

Oscar’s reaction was undoubtedly the slowest, but he wasn’t stupid. In fact, he was
smarter than Dai Mubai.

He didn’t have the power to create a pit in the floor, but he jumped out at almost the
same time as Dai Mubai. Dai Mubai needed to use his tiger claws to pull Zhu Zhuqin
from afar into his embrace. Oscar, on the contrary, very bluntly pushed Ning Rongrong
onto the ground under him, hugging her while falling onto the ground.

The Titan Giant Ape walked around with all four limbs, Oscar thought. If he landed
with all four limbs as well, then as long as him and Ning Rongrong fell onto the floor,
then they had a chance to survive. Even if he was really unlucky and actually got
squashed, he would still die hugging a beauty. As the saying goes, “Die under a peony
and be licentious even as ghost.”

Hugging a beauty from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School down to hell isn’t a bad
deal.
Ning Rongrong of course didn’t know what Oscar was thinking. Her body wasn’t as
sturdy as Zhu Zhuqin’s. Getting thrown onto the ground by Oscar, she fainted from the
impact.
Peng——

The Titan Giant Ape landed with a boom. What made Oscar happy was, just as he
thought, the Titan Giant Ape landed with four limbs, and he and Ning Rongrong were
just under the Titan Great Ape’s lower abdomen. Other than a strong quake, they
didn’t get hurt whatsoever.

But at this time, Tang San, who rolled away the moment the Titan Great Ape fell, felt
ice cold inside, because he clearly saw the Titan Great Ape’s forearm abruptly raise
and catch Xiao Wu, who he threw into the air in an attempt to save her.

“NOO—— Let Xiao Wu GO!”

Watching Xiao Wu fall into the Titan Great Ape’s hand, Tang San’s eyes became red.
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leaped upwards. Lending power from a nearby tree, he flew up. His hands passed
over his belt lightning fast. Ten glinting weapons flew out, aiming straight for the Titan
Great Ape’s eyes.

The eyes were one of the Titan Great Ape’s rare weaknesses.

Tang San’s heart had fallen down to the bottom already. He knew clearly, that with the
Titan Great Ape’s strength, if it squeezed even slightly, Xiao Wu wouldn’t survive, no
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Zhao Wuji had also finally landed, and he saw the same scene of Xiao Wu falling into
the Titan Giant Ape’s grasp.
At this kind of moment, how would Zhao Wuji still hold back reserves, bellowing at the
sky, the seventh spirit ring over his body abruptly erupted in deep black. Intense black
light in a flash enveloped Zhao Wuji, immediately after, huge changes began to take
place in his body.
After Vigorous Vajra Bear Body Enhancement, Zhao Wuji’s already magnificent body
rapidly swelled like balloon, in an eyeblink, his height already surpassed five metres,
the muscles over his whole body swelling to exaggerated shapes, brown hair growing
like crazy, unexpectedly entirely becoming like a genuine giant bear.
As his body completely changed into a bear shape, the light brown fur discolored in a
flash, sparkling with bright golden light. Incarnated as a bear Zhao Wuji without
hesitation pounced as a Vigorous Vajra Bear at the arm that held Xiao Wu.
The seventh spirit ring of all Spirit Masters with spirit beasts after reaching seventieth
rank was similar, that was Spirit Avatar[3]. Same as the thirtieth ranked Spirit Master
bottleneck, seventieth ranked was also the same, for Spirit Masters with Spirit
Avatar’s Beast Spirit, strength would substantially upgrade, at the same time, this
ability could only be especially effective for them when their life depended on it.
What Zhao Wuji used right now, was his seventh spirit ring ability, it was also the most
powerful spirit ring ability Spirit Avatar with the most potent side effect. What he
revealed, was equivalent to the spirit Vigorous Vajra Bear itself.
Under the use of Spirit Avatar, he could limitlessly employ apart from Spirit Avatar the
seven rings or lower for thirty minutes, at one hundred fifty percent of the original
might. An additional terrifying property of Vigorous Vajra Bear’s Spirit Avatar was also
to increase defense by two hundred percent. This was already Zhao Wuji’s last
redoubt.
Of course, after each time using Spirit Avatar, the Spirit Master’s own attributes would
weaken by fifty percent, requiring seven days to recover. Therefore, unless absolutely
essential, Spirit Masters over seventieth rank would never easily use their Spirit
Avatar.
施展了武魂真身的赵无极立刻得到了泰坦巨猿的关注，毕竟，在这个状态下的赵无极已
经能够给它带来一定的威胁。
Zhao Wuji fully using Spirit Avatar immediately received the full attention of the Titan
Giant Ape, after all, in this situation Zhao Wuji was already capable of being a threat
to it.
At the same time, the Titan Giant Ape only did one simple action, making Tang San
lose the full strength of his unleashed hidden weapons, he closed his eyes.
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sounds, all the hidden weapons flying at the Titan Giant Ape’s eyes were completely
blocked by its eyelids. Simultaneously, the Titan Giant Ape suddenly stood upright, the
hand holding Xiao Wu avoiding Zhao Wuji’s charging attack, but his other arm rigidly
colliding with Zhao Wuji’s body.
Hong——
Fully employing the Spirit Avatar ability Zhao Wuji was truly powerful, with defense
increasing two hundred percent and with Vigorous Vajra Bear body. This time he was
not directly thrown away. Despite this, as a physical strength type Spirit Master in the
end the difference in strength with the Titan Giant Ape was too much.
With a loud sound, Zhao Wuji staggered back seven or eight steps before managing
to stand firm, but to that Titan Giant Ape it seemed like the exchange hadn’t
happened, mouth once again issuing a bellow.
As the black wave’s full strength hit, Tang San with his hidden weapons were blasted
off together into the distance, heavily striking a large tree.
“Don’t!”
Xiao Wu seeing how Tang San was blasted off cried out in alarm.
The Titan Giant Ape lowered its head to look at Xiao Wu held in its palm, once again
issuing a deep howl. This time, he did not pay any attention to Zhao Wuji pouncing
again, abruptly leaping up, with just one rise and fall, it was already a hundred metres
away, merging with the forest and disappearing out of sight.
“Xiao Wu——”
Zhao Wuji called out swiftly, wanting to chase after, but discovering his gap in speed
compared to the Titan Giant Ape truly was too far.
But the power of the shock the Titan Giant Ape gave him just now almost broke his
Spirit Avatar, right now his spirit power was substantially consumed. He knew that
even if he caught up it would already be useless.
When Tang San slid from the large tree, the corners of his mouth were already
completely blood stained, the injuries he had received clearly were not light.
Fatty Ma Hongjun stood up with his face filthy with mud and grime, massaging his butt
kicked by Tang San.
Ning Rongrong had already awoken from fainting, with Oscar lending an arm to help
her stand, but because she was still somewhat muddled, she half hung on Oscar.
Dai Mubai holding Zhu Zhuqing crawled out of the big hole he had blasted. Everyone
looked at each other, all had a kind of feeling of a new lease of life.
If this was a squad just consisting of Spirit Masters, only losing one member when
confronting the forest king Titan Giant Ape, this was already a matter deserving
celebration. But, they were not just a Spirit Master squad. But rather students.
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Giant Ape, Tang San was even more unable to accept it.
Resisting the acute pain within his body, Tang San crawled up off the ground, wanting
to stand steadily, but with a vomiting sound belched up a mouthful of fresh blood.
The wave released from the Titan Giant Ape’s body, gave people an indomitable
feeling, even though Tang San’s body was sturdy, such a heavy strike made his insides
churn, as if his five viscera and six bowels[4] had all switched places.
Fortunately Mysterious Heaven Skill in itself possessed wonderful curative uses.
Without him needing to drive it, it already very quickly calmed the qi and blood
churning in his body.
Tang San silently walked up before Oscar. Oscar hastily handed over a Recovery
Sausage to him, thinking to say something, but in the end did not find the words.
Tang San without the slightest hesitation swallowed the Recovery Sausage, under the
effect of the sausage’s recovering power, the condition of his injuries was immediately
relieved somewhat.
Oscar’s Recovery Sausage was after all his first spirit ring ability, although it had a
certain effect for treatment and recovering physical strength, it could not in instantly
cure any injury. Treatment required a process, the body simultaneously also needed to
recover on its own.
By now Zhao Wuji already unable to continue maintaining his Spirit Avatar, now
himself, his complexion ashen,
“How could a Titan Giant Ape appear at the outskirts of Star Dou Great Forest. I let
everyone down, it’s all my failure, unable to stop him from snatching Xiao Wu. Tang
San, you, your grief……”
No one could believe in the odds of Xiao Wu surviving being snatched by the Titan
Giant Ape, including Zhao Wuji.
“No, I’m not blaming you. I was the one who didn’t protect Xiao Wu.”
Tang San since climbing up off the ground had continuously kept his head lowered, his
voice was very calm, as if his mood was not at all disturbed.
Zhao Wuji sighed,
“Everyone first rest at once. Afterwards we’ll switch location and take our time making
a decision.”
At this moment, in Oscar’s ears suddenly echoed a voice like a tiny mosquito, but also
clearly inimitable sound,
“Little Ao, if you still are my brother, give me a mushroom sausage. Don’t make a
sound, don’t let anyone see.”
Oscar was startled, he clearly distinguished this voice as belonging to Tang San. Only,
not even Ning Rongrong supported by him reacted, apparently he was the only person
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As he looked towards Tang San, Tang San also just raised his head, their four eyes
meeting, Oscar lightning fast raised his hand to his face to cover his mouth, to prevent
any sound of alarm.
Tang San’s eyes had currently become completely blood red, red as if bleeding,
looking unspeakably monstrous. From his eyes, Oscar was able to deeply feel a kind
of severe cold making it difficult to speak.
However, Oscar did not summon his mushroom sausage, because he knew what Tang
San would do, precisely because he was Tang San’s brother, he even more could not
let him go to his death. But, seeing Tang San’s blood red eyes, he was still unable to
speak a single word.
The mushroom sausages he made previously when the Titan Giant Ape issued that
black wave had already fallen who knew where, only by remaking them could he have
new ones.
Fortunately, the previous time period was brief, he had not managed too many, and his
spirit power consumption was not large.
The tiny voice once again echoed,
“Little Ao, if if was your little sister being snatched, what would you do? Even if it only
was a hope, I still have to try it. I beg of you. If I don’t go right now, then, this will
become my lifelong regret. Give me a mushroom sausage. As long as I don’t die this
time, little San will forever remember your favor.”
“Don’t mind it.”
Oscar sighed. Although he didn’t know what he would do if he was in Tang San’s
place, he currently clearly understood Tang San’s frame of mind. As a man, some
matters had to be done. Oscar fiercely clenched his teeth, this was the first time it
was so difficult to chant his vulgar spirit incantation.
Right now, his soft vulgar voice to Tang San’s ears was just like life saving heavenly
music.
Tang San speaking to Oscar couldn’t be heard by other people, but Oscar reciting his
incantation could not like Tang San conceal his voice.

Notes

1. (泰坦巨猿)

2. As an interesting side note, “Bathing Fire Phoenix” (yu huo feng huang 浴火凤凰) is a homonym to
“Lust Phoenix” (欲火凤凰)

3. (武魂真身) “Spirit True Body”

4. (五脏六腑) In Chinese medicine a classification for the internal organs. The five viscera (zang)
organs are heart, liver, lungs, spleen and kidney. The six bowel (fu) organs are stomach, large
intestine, small intestine, gall bladder, urinary bladder and san jiao.

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Ning Rongrong at Oscar’s side sobered from her half conscious condition, startled
saying:
“Little Ao, what are you doing?”
Ning Rongrong’s voice immediately aroused the others attention, Zhao Wuji was also
an intelligent person, and his immediate realization was anything but reassuring.
Unfortunately, they were still one step too late.
Tang San became the first person to eat a mushroom sausage, six illusory wings
swiftly appeared at his back, and in the split second Zhao Wuji pounced, he brought
his body to rise into the air.
“I’m sorry, teacher Zhao. I have to find Xiao Wu, even if she is already dead I still
must retrieve her body.”
By now, everyone at last saw Tang San’s blood red eyes. Naturally they understood
the extreme grief in his heart.
“Seven Treasure Words, second spoken: Speed.”
Ning Rongrong’s clear voice echoed, a line of brilliantly colored light floated in the air
to Tang San, making the six illusory wings on his back immediately beat faster.
“Little San, go quickly. I’ll support you. I’ve increased spirit power output, the
accelerating effect should be able to last for one minute outside of my spirit power
range. Definitely find Xiao Wu, she’s my roommate as well.”
Ning Rongrong as if not seeing Zhao Wuji’s murderous gaze, spoke in a loud voice to
Tang San.
Tang San looked deeply at Ning Rongrong, he did not say anything, because he didn’t
know if he still would have an opportunity to thank Ning Rongrong, already under the
Soaring effect of the mushroom sausage he faced the direction the Titan Giant Ape
had disappeared and flew off.
“You…… You……”
Zhao Wuji looked at Oscar and Ning Rongrong, already so angry he was speechless.
Oscar said with a wry smile:
“Teacher Zhao, you also saw little San’s eyes. If we didn’t let him go, I’m afraid he still
would have chased after on foot. I can understand his frame of mind. If you must
blame someone, blame me.”
Zhao Wuji furiously said.
“Blame? What blame. Immediately give me your mushroom sausage. As we pursue,
everyone go together. Dead or dying. Dying together is fine. Anyone who doesn’t want
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Although Zhao Wuji’s voice was angry, hearing his words, everyone’s faces all showed
expressions of unwavering determination. Even Fatty Ma Hongjun nodded.
Dai Mubai pulling Zhu Zhuqing’s hand strode over, simply saying:
“Oscar. Quick.”
Ever since he crawled out of the hole holding Zhu Zhuqing, he had continuously held
her hand. When he saw Xiao Wu being snatched, he all along thought, if the one being
snatched wasn’t Xiao Wu but Zhu Zhuqing, how would he act. Perhaps he would be
even more emotional than Tang San. Perhaps it was because of the feeling of crisis
that he all along held on to Zhu Zhuqing’s ice-cold little hand, no matter how Zhu
Zhuqing struggled, he still didn’t let go.
Zhu Zhuqing also hadn’t struggled much, right now, her ice cold face already couldn’t
be seen, occasionally glancing at Dai Mubai, her entire person clearly somewhat
taciturn.
……
The Titan Giant Ape ran quickly within the forest, he already seemed completely
unhindered by Star Dou Great Forest’s terrain, whatever the obstacle in front it would
not slow down at all, and also wouldn’t really bump into anything. The enormous body
displayed astonishing agility, each time it leapt it was able to move forward a hundred
metres.
Although the quantity and categories of spirit beasts in Star Dou Great Forest was
numerous, each and every one could sense its smell, without exception retreating
three day’s march[1]. Who would dare obstruct the path of this frightful forest king?
Although Tang San had Oscar’s mushroom sausage’s flying effect and was able to
rely on the Phoenix Tail Crest Serpent’s flying speed, compared to this Titan Giant Ape
he was still too slow. Furthermore, the Titan Giant Ape didn’t at all advance in a single
direction. Tang San basically would not have a chance of catching up.
If everyone from Shrek Academy saw the appearance of the Titan Giant Ape moving
forward they would certainly be greatly shocked. Because, currently Xiao Wu already
wasn’t held inside its giant hand, but sat upright on the Titan Giant Ape’s broad
shoulder, even though the Titan Giant Ape rushed forward quickly, it was still
extremely steady: sitting on his shoulder, Xiao Wu didn’t even feel a bit of shaking.
Right now Xiao Wu’s face was completely covered by a worried expression,
occasionally glancing in the opposite direction of where the Titan Giant Ape was
rushing.
“Er Ming[2], right here. Don’t continue. I have to hurry back as fast as possible.
Otherwise, they’ll be worried. Er Ming, you really shouldn’t have come to find me.”
Hearing Xiao Wu’s words, the Titan Giant Ape unexpectedly miraculously halted.
Moreover it lay down, letting Xiao Wu drop off his shoulder. The big head shook, in the
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Xiao Wu muttering to herself said:
“Little San was injured. I was taken away, he will definitely be extremely worried. Little
San, you mustn’t by any means be impulsive, ah, I will return immediately. Er Ming, the
next time you sense my smell you must first watch from a distance, you must by no
means act rashly, otherwise, if by chance you injure my friends it will be troublesome.”
Xiao Wu today had seen the extremely towering creature, but she basically couldn’t
explain those kinds of circumstances to the Titan Giant Ape before her, and could only
use special methods to repeatedly tell it not to injure anyone. But she was finally still
brought away by the Titan Giant Ape. Even if Xiao Wu knew it was worried, but, in this
situation was still nothing Xiao Wu wanted to see. Especially Tang San’s injuries gave
her even greater concern.
The Titan Giant Ape seemed to understand Xiao Wu, the lantern like eyes brilliant,
expression exceptionally gentle.
Xiao Wu raised her head to look at the Titan Giant Ape,
“Er Ming, is Da Ming[3] well?”
The Titan Giant Ape nodded.
Xiao Wu said:
“That’s good. I’m afraid my companions are worried, I have to go back immediately.
Since I was brought away by you, I might as well complete my third spirit ring and not
have to look for an opportunity again next time. I will begin right now. You stand watch
for me. I’m sorry, Er Ming, although i wouldn’t help them kill spirit beasts, I also can’t
prevent them.”
The Titan Giant Ape Er Ming shook its head, suddenly emitting a deep unhappy growl.
Its voice didn’t sound loud, but transmitted no less than a kilometre, within this range
all spirit beasts were terrified, lightning fast leaving their territory to flee outwards.
Xiao Wu was worried about Tang San’s condition and did not dare delay longer,
directly sitting cross legged in front of Er Ming. Both hands made graceful pinching
hand movements, right hand palm up, resting flat on her thigh, left hand upright at her
chest, mouth starting to emit a series of bizarre sounds.
Following this bizarre sound, Xiao Wu’s both eyes gradually became red, two yellow
spirit rings quietly appearing, rhythmically moving up and down around her body.
Simultaneously, an enormous white empty shadow took shape behind her,
unexpectedly exactly the shape of her spirit Jade Rabbit.
Faint red light gradually spread from Xiao Wu’s body, and as time passed, the red
light became more and more intense, the scarlet light filling the surroundings like
blood.
The Titan Giant Ape Er Ming lay down next to Xiao Wu, watching Xiao Wu within the
red light, in both enormous eyes displaying a somewhat longing light.
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ring.
The purple ring lowered, settling over Xiao Wu’s body. When starting just now, it was
still somewhat unable to harmonize together with the other two rings of light, but as
the red light strengthened, the purple ring also gradually steadied. Awesomely it was
precisely a thousand year spirit ring.
Let alone other people, even if Tang San’s Teacher was here, that regarding spirit
research most profound Grandmaster, would perhaps still be unable to understand
what had just happened to Xiao Wu, even more unable to understand why she was
able to produce her own spirit ring.
Along with the third spirit ring’s appearance, Xiao Wu’s body line seemed to have
become even more harmonious, the entire person looking a bit older, whether it was
chest or butt, they still appeared somewhat rounder, female characteristics also
becoming even more perfect.
Only the childish nature on her face somewhat lessened.
At the same time, that empty white Jade Rabbit shadow behind her became much
clearer after the third spirit ring appeared.
……
Leaning against the side of a tree, Tang San gasped big mouthfuls of breath.
Oscar’s flying mushroom sausage only allowed for one minute of flight, despite Ning
Rongrong’s spirit assistance, Tang San could still only fly less than three kilometres
before falling out of the air.
Throughout the entire flight, Tang San already used his Purple Demon Eye to the limit,
to be able to look for the Titan Giant Ape’s silhouette.
But, everything turned out contrary to expectations, his most extreme eyesight still
would not reveal any trace of the Titan Giant Ape.
Tang San was not resigned. He truly was not resigned. Throughout the flight, all kinds
of things continuously came and went flashing through his mind.
The lively Xiao Wu, her mysterious Soft Skill, recognizing him as her elder brother,
following silently, lovable charming appearance, without exception made Tang San’s
heart ache as if cut by knives.
Tang San had previously never believed that this world had gods, but right now he
hoped, because he prayed to the gods, prayed Xiao Wu would be able to
miraculously survive.
Even though he couldn’t fly further, Tang San still wouldn’t give up, he staked it all on
one direction and advanced at full strength, hoping to be able to find spider’s thread
and horse tracks[4].
The spirit power within his body helped by the Recovery Sausage gradually
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with no choice but to stop a moment and catch his breath.
Although the red in his eyes had declined somewhat, it was still unable to in the
slightest degree ease his serious mood.
‘Xiao Wu, you are definitely alive. Definitely.’ Tang San continuously told himself this.
Taking a look at the terrain of the surroundings, Tang San sat down leaning against the
big tree, he knew that if he wanted to continue searching for Xiao Wu, he first had to
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 Part 2
From Twenty Four Moonlit Bridges he pulled out a water skin, pouring out big
mouthfuls, dampening his body and also preventing sleepiness.
The gasps for breath gradually steadying, Tang San didn’t dare cultivate, because
nobody knew when they might encounter a spirit beast. He only wanted to wait for his
physical strength to recover a bit before continuing the search.
Suddenly, a burst of unusual sound attracted Tang San’s attention.
A rustling sound as if from a person changing clothes, also like tree leaves rustling.
Suddenly alerted, Tang San slowly stood up, cautiously looking in the direction of the
sound.
Immediately after, he saw that sound was the origin of evil.
Black, making Tang San full of loathing, this suddenly appearing animal was like the
previous Titan Giant Ape, its body also appearing black. However, compared to the
Titan Giant Ape, its body was much smaller. But compared to its own kind, it was still
extraordinarily big.
Appearing before Tang San was a spider, a monstrously big spider with the diameter
of its bulk exceeding one metre fifty, eight spear-like legs exceeding three metres.
Entirely covered by a glossy black carapace, the tip of the long legs were slender,
and from each step forward noiselessly thrusting into the ground, it could clearly be
seen how sharp they were.
As Tang San discovered it, it seemed to also discover Tang San, the eight long legs
moving rhythmically at great speed, even leaving behind a string of mirages, in an
eyeblink it already arrived before Tang San. The two forelegs lifted in a flash, directly
stinging towards Tang San’s head.
Raising the forelegs, it unavoidably also drove its body to rise above, just enough to
let Tang San see its abdomen. This glance, let Tang San recognize its kind.
Tang San practically without hesitation dropped to the ground rolling, getting out of the
way of the long legged spider’s attack, drawing an unexpected breath, he had not
expected he would encounter it in this place.
Under that spider’s belly was a white veined pattern, forming a clear contrast to its
black body, and these vein lines formed the shape of a fierce looking human face.
Altogether eight flickering faintly bright little eyes sat close together under its
abdomen. However among them two eyes had apparently been smashed by
something, badly mangled and mutilated, even the carapace under its abdomen had
several cracks.
Right now was night, if Tang San didn’t use Purple Demon Eye, he still truly would
have been unable to see these.
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The nightmare of small scale spirit beasts, the eater of living prey, the target of all
spirit beasts’ hatred, the terrifyingly evil butcher[5].
These names were all used to describe this long legged spider before him. It was
known as the Man Faced Demon Spider. Among spirit beasts, it was categorized as a
terrifying existence. Of course, compared to the Titan Giant Ape, it clearly wasn’t on
the same level. But, this kind of Man Faced Demon Spider was an organism even
feared by spirit beasts.
It possessed a solid carapace, a strange incomparable speed, eight long legs
possessing powerful piercing power and additionally extreme poison, but most
dreadful was its spider web.
Common spiders all formed their webs by spinning it, but it was different, its
spiderweb was directly spit out. Not only was it extremely sticky, moreover it was
incomparably durable, in addition to its terrifying neurological venom. A spirit beast like
Tang San’s first spirit ring Datura Snake, facing this Man Faced Demon Spider before
him could only be reduced to food, nothing more.
At the same time, this Man Faced Demon Spider was also one of the top goals
Grandmaster had directed Tang San for his third spirit ring. Grandmaster once told
him, Man Faced Demon Spider was the most difficult to obtain, and he must not by
any means try to look for it. Because meeting a Man Faced Demon Spider, even if he
had the assistance of formidably strong Spirit Masters at his side to subdue it, he
would still very easily meet danger.
The Man Faced Demon Spider did not only spit out its spider web in an eyeblink, but
was also able to cover an area ten times itself, practically impossible to dodge. Even
if it was trapped by formidable Spirit Masters, it still required time to be able to
struggle free. But this time was enough for it to be very eventful.
Tang San hadn’t expected to encounter a Man Faced Demon Spider under
circumstances like these. From looking at its figure, it clearly exceeded thousand
years of cultivation. The Man Faced Demon Spider could spit its web three times in
one day. Generally speaking, on seeing prey its first action would be to spit its web.
But, right now it was relying on its long legs to attack. In addition to the injuries on its
abdomen, this let Tang San think of a possibility: this Man Faced Demon Spider had
already used up its spider web for today.
Confronting a normal condition Man Faced Demon Spider, Tang San knew he didn’t
have any chance, but if it was an injured Man Faced Demon Spider, that wasn’t so
certain. After all, he clearly understood the Man Faced Demon Spider’s weak points,
precisely its eight eyes. How could it still possibly compare to that previous forest
king. If he was able to kill the Man Faced Demon Spider before him, and absorb its
spirit ring, then, he could practically be certain that his body’s condition would
immediately be able to recover to its peak degree, strength would also increase
somewhat, and looking for Xiao Wu would naturally also become a bit easier.
These thoughts flashed through Tang San’s mind. As he flipped over to stand, Blue
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abruptly twined around the Man Faced Demon Spider’s body.
Tang San knew that relying on the Man Faced Demon Spider’s physical strength,
cutting open his Blue Silver Grass Binding was not at all a problem. The additional
poison on Blue Silver Grass basically had no effect on it, as it had its own highly
poisonous nature. The Man Faced Demon Spider apart from neurotoxin also had
corrosive poison, the reason why it was so tyrannical. These were all things Tang San
wished to have in his Blue Silver Grass. Therefore, obtaining this spirit ring was
extremely important to him.
Turning over and up, in Tang San’s left hand were already many black boxes, his right
hand lightning quick moved to and fro above the black boxes, issuing a succession of
mechanical noises.
The Man Faced Demon Spider was still faster than Tang San imagined, Blue Silver
Grass’ restriction clearly made it angry, a faint layer of purple gloss spread from its
body, the Blue Silver Grass adhering to its body unexpectedly melting away. In other
words, it was corrosive.
As Blue Silver Grass corroded a certain degree, the Man Faced Demon Spider threw
it off completely unhindered, once again dashing in Tang San’s direction, this time, its
four front limbs were already raised, clearly it was about to deal Tang San a sure kill
attack.
Tang San looked extremely cool-headed at the Man Faced Demon Spider, right hand
lightning quick stroking from his waist, ten white lights shooting out simultaneously,
going straight for the eyes on the Man Faced Demon Spider’s abdomen.
As expected, the Man Faced Demon Spider was extremely protective of its vitals, in
addition to already having two eyes suffer injuries, unable to attack Tang San,
extremely quickly it crawled on the ground, the hidden weapons striking the carapace
on its body, emitting a series of sparks. But at this moment, Tang San also completed
the black box mechanisms in his hand.
Tang San could now be completely certain, this Man Faced Demon Spider confronting
him had already spit out the spiderweb it could use today. A thousand year Man
Faced Demon Spider was able to use spiderweb three times per day, only if it
reached the ten thousand year cultivation level would this number increase. Adding the
injuries it had already suffered, Tang San could be even more certain in his conjecture.
Otherwise, with the Man Faced Demon Spider’s ruthless personality, it would have
been sure already to spit out spiderweb when confronted by his provocation, and not
use its long legs to attack like right now.
The Man Faced Demon Spider was already thoroughly infuriated by Tang San. After
resisting the hidden weapons, the purple shine that previously corroded the Blue Silver
Grass appeared once again, before it had even approached, already a smell stinging
the nose came through making people feel nauseous.
But right now Tang San didn’t withdraw again, watching the lightning fast eight long
legs shoot up, as the Demon Faced Spider pounced, he on the contrary went to meet
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That in his hand already completely set up black box mechanism moved to his right
hand, a black light flickering in his left hand, a decorated with an odd pattern black
little Hammer quietly appeared in his grasp. Confronted with a life or death crisis, Tang
San finally took out his second spirit.
Even though this second spirit did not have any additional spiri abilities, but, as Tang
San’s spirit power increased, its weight also continuously increased, the Hammer itself
did not appear to change much, but this little Hammer’s weight had by now already
reached a terrifying five hundred jin[6].
Tang San knew that he only had one chance, with his current physical strength, in
speed it was absolutely impossible to compare to the Man Faced Demon Spider,
consequently escape was impossible.
But directly using hidden weapons to attack, with the Man Faced Demon Spider’s
alertness it was still very difficult for him to cause any true injuries.
After all, even if it was armor splitting type hidden weapons they still required the
support of profound internal strength, and although Tang San’s Mysterious Heaven
Skill already had some progress, the word ‘profound’ was still far away.
Black light pulsing, Tang San dashing forward suddenly came to a complete stop, but
the Man Faced Demon Spider’s four forelegs had already lifted, this time, its speed
was even faster, on the long legs all adhered that purple gloss brimming with
corrosion, adding to its consciousness paralysing poison, let alone being struck
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As the wicked butcher, the Man Faced Demon Spider used this kind of method to
devour unknown numbers of spirit beasts and Spirit Masters who penetrated deep into
the Star Dou Great Forest. The remaining six little eyes under its abdomen right now
already gleamed with faint light.
Just as those four three metre long legs, just like steel tipped pikes abruptly flashed,
Tang San moved.
Moving his left hand, Tang San had by now condensed his entire thirtieth ranked spirit
power into his left hand, in a moment the spirit power poured into that black little
Hammer.
Between eyeblinks, that black little Hammer in his hand swelled to twice its size, the
decorative designs on the surface suddenly becoming clear, twinkling with faint blue
light.
Swinging his left hand with full strength, that little Hammer whistled out, smashing
straight at the Man Faced Demon Spider’s torso.
The Man Faced Demon Spider’s chest was armored and it was the most solid place
on it’s entire body. Confronting Tang San’s sudden attack, it habitually did not block.
Spirit Masters were able to sense within a certain range the intensity of a spirit
beast’s actual strength, and spirit beasts were equally capable of sensing a Spirit
Master’s strength. Originally this Man Faced Demon Spider’s strength was far above
Tang San’s, only because of suffering injuries was it not so terrifying. But it was still
able to determine that Tang San’s strength wasn’t equal to its own, and that his attack
naturally wouldn’t be able to cause any harm to its most powerful carapace.
Consequently, the Man Faced Demon Spider did not take any action against that
Hammer flying towards its chest, the eight long legs still pierced straight down, about
to dispose of Tang San and have him as its food. Spirit Masters with spirit power and
spirit rings, to spirit beasts, were great supplementary food, able to increase
cultivation by many years.
Unfortunately, this time the Man Faced Demon Spider miscalculated. After all it didn’t
possess the wisdom of higher level spirit beasts, how could its mind still compare to a
human’s?
With a dull peng sound, the Man Faced Demon Spider’s downward pouncing body
reversed up, its upper body smashed up into the air.
The Man Faced Demon Spider’s judgement was correct, even though that Hammer
aggregated Tang San’s full spirit power, the Hammer’s own weight reaching a frightful
five hundred jin, but, it was still unable to break open its chest armor. The carapace
was intact.
But, the power of this Hammer truly was too great, the black little hammer infused
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Although it was unable to truly injure the Man Faced Demon Spider, it still managed to
smash its body back up.
This strike, was originally the last spirit ability Tang San and Xiao Wu together
suffered when they faced the Tie brothers in Spirit Arena ring. At that time the Tie
brothers used this All In One Throw to injure Tang San. Pondering about the painful
experience, Tang San carefully reflected on this All In One Throw technique. He
recalled, he also had the Hammer, although it didn’t have additional spirit rings,
couldn’t it use this move? Although he was unable to like the Tie brothers’ spirit ability
give the Hammer a pursuing capability, he still had hidden weapon techniques, and
regarding precision, in no way would he be inferior to the Tie Brothers’ All in One
Throw.
The weight of Tang San’s Hammer already reached a frightful five hundred jin on its
own, even if it didn’t absorb his whole spirit power, when thrown it was already
absolutely a powerful hidden weapon. Consequently, Tang San since that time had
already practiced it several times. Although this black Hammer was heavy, he also
wasn’t a child who had just awakened his spirit power. Within ten metres, he could
completely control the Hammer’s precision.
Right now, at this most critical moment using this move, although exhausting Tang
San’s entire spirit power, it already gave the effect he anticipated.
The Man Faced Demon Spider’s upper body smashed up, automatically revealing its
lower abdomen. That white veined pattern like a fierce evil man’s face momentarily
enlarged before Tang San, those six still open faintly purple eyes brimming with dense
cold and terrible light.
On Tang San’s composed face was not a ripple, he raised his right hand straight up.
What was the strongest advantage to mechanism type hidden weapons? That was
not needing to rely on any internal strength support to be able to generate their
powerful killing power.
In Tang San’s previous life, an unskilled martial artist once took Tang Sect’s first rate
mechanism type hidden weapon Torrential Rain Pear Blossom Needle[8] to easily kill a
peak expert. This was Tang Sect’s strongest area. Right now in Tang Sans hand this
seemingly unremarkable, only one chi long black box, would use this power on the
Man Faced Demon Spider confronting him.
Gabeng, gabeng, gabeng, a series of mechanical cracks echoed from Tang San’s
right hand. Lines of jet black shadow shot out together . Tang San’s wrist rocked
slightly, partly to dissipate the jolting force from the black box, partly to maintain
accuracy. With his skill, in such close range, how could he possibly lose precision?
One must know, the majority of mechanism type hidden weapons Tang San made
used noiseless mechanisms, such capability could even easier injure the enemy. But
for what reason did the black box mechanism in his hand still make these noises?
Of course the issue wasn’t Tang San’s crafting skill, that could prove only one thing, in
order to pursue the might of this black box, Tang San gave up on noiseless
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Altogether sixteen shadows flew out, under Tang San’s precise control, the sixteen
shadows did not let even the Man Faced Demon Spider’s already injured two eyes
escape, each eye was pierced by two shadows, between eyeblinks completely
disappearing inside the Man Faced Demon Spider’s body.
Although the Man Faced Demon Spider’s eyes were its weak points, they also weren’t
without protection, on the surface of the eyes was a transparent protective layer
whose defensive power was also considered pretty good.
But, before the shadows that spit out from the black box in Tang San’s hand, this
defensive layer was unexpectedly like rice paper. Without having even the slightest
effect, it was clearly seen just how powerful the piercing power of these shadows
was.
When previously confronting the Titan Giant Ape, Tang San did consider using this
hidden weapon, but the situation at that time changed too rapidly, leaving him without
the opportunity to use this hidden weapon. Although this hidden weapon’s might as
great, because the mechanism’s launching power was too excessive, as a result each
time it was used it had to be prepared on the spot, otherwise, over time the taut
mechanism would be damaged.
Consequently, when facing the Titan Giant Ape Tang San didn’t use it, right now
confronting the Man Faced Demon Spider, Tang San finally took out this most
overbearingly large caliber weapon among all his hidden weapons.
That one chi or more little black box did not look it, but its weight already exceeded
thirty jin[9].
Right hand finished shooting, Tang San without hesitation made his next move. Swiftly
leaping back, directly into a roll, his body moving away ten metres or more.
“Sii——”
An ear piercingly sharp sound mournfully cry called out, in the dark sounding especially
clear.
The next moment after those sixteen shadows entered the body of the Man Faced
Demon Spider, that black carapace covering its body abruptly stiffened at once,
immediately afterward, the whole body abruptly flipped over, violently raging on the
ground.
This way, the nearby plants at once toppled like so much large fungi, what is called ‘a
centipede dies but never falls down’, although this Man Faced Demon Spider didn’t
have a hundred feet, its vitality was still extremely tenacious.
Those sixteen shadows that shot into its eight eyes already completely entered within
its head, but unexpectedly not even this kind of injury could let it die on the spot.
Purple light and blue liquid, in addition to its sturdy body, twisted and raged madly on
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Weak plants were corroded in a moment, even bulky trees were shattered when
struck by it. Within ten square metres was a complete mess, already without any kind
of plant that could stay intact.
After Tang San rolled away ten metres he didn’t stop, resisting the weak feeling in his
body he quickly withdrew from the attack range of the Man Faced Demon Spider.
He knew, if this Man Faced Demon Spider hadn’t already suffered fatal injuries, then,
even if it couldn’t see, it could still rely on his scent to find his location.
At last he felt he was safe, Tang San’s both legs softened, no longer able to resist, fell
down on his butt on the spot, gasping big mouthfuls of breath. Even the black box in
his hand he already held somewhat unsteadily.
The flying Hammer without the support of his spirit power had already automatically
disappeared, that Hammer completely emptied Tang San’s spirit power, right now he
had completely exhausted both his spirit power and physical strength. If it wasn’t for
the idea of searching for Xiao Wu supporting his body, perhaps he would already have
passed out.
The Man Faced Demon Spider’s churning became smaller and smaller, the carapace
all over its body covered with that blue and purple sheen, purple black liquid
continuously flowed from the cuts in its eight eyes, soon it was no longer alive.
Tang San knew before setting about the task, even if he used this black box in his
hand to shoot the Man Faced Demon Spider, he might not be able to penetrate its
carapace armor, but if it was only shooting at its weak points, at the Man Faced
Demon Spider’s eyes the defense couldn’t do like the Titan Giant Ape and close its
eyes.
Relying on a hidden weapon expert’s cool head and his own made superior quality
hidden weapons, he at last could be considered having survived this crisis.
As the Man Faced Demon Spider’s life gradually faded, points of blue purple light
began to condense above it, making it possible to absorb its spirit ring.
After a thousand year spirit beast died, the spirit ring could be maintained for one
double hour, as long as it was within one double hour it could be absorbed.
Tang San was in no hurry to absorb the Man Faced Demon Spider’s spirit ring, right
now his body’s condition truly was too lacking, he was unable to determine this Man
Faced Demon Spider’s precise cultivation age, but could be certain it definitely
exceeded a thousand years.
Spirit beasts’ spirit rings also had many differences, the thousand Year Phoenix Tail
Crest Serpent Oscar previously absorbed, belonged to a comparatively gentle kind of
spirit beasts.
Absorbing its spirit ring naturally also wasn’t difficult.
But this Man Faced Demon Spider before him was different, among spirit beasts it
was definitely a vicious and ruthless existence, with regard to this, although its spirit
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In order to support it a Spirit Master had to endure the shock of this kind of ruthless
energy, when the body or will was unable to persevere, it was very possible to cause
a fatal backlash effect.

Notes

1. Idiom: Give way in the face of superior strength.

2. (二明) “Second Bright”

3. (大明) “Big Bright”

4. Idiom: Tiny hints, clues.

5. (邪恶杀戮者) “Butcher” is an approximation, more literally it would be “Evil/Wicked

Massacreist/Slaughterer”.

6. 500斤 = 250kg

7. 1000斤 = 500 kg

8. (暴雨梨花针)

9. 30斤 = 15kg

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033 – Meng Yiran Also Uses Hidden
Weapons?

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 Part 1
Although Tang San was impatient to save Xiao Wu, he still hasn’t lost his mind. He
knew, he needed to recover to a certain degree before he could absorb the spirit ring
in front of him.

Now, he has no time to care about any possible danger anymore. Sitting there, he
breathed heavily, getting a bit of much needed rest, then cultivated to recover some
spirit power.

At this moment, the thing Tang San worried about the most happened. As the Man
Faced Demon Spider’s spirit ring slowly appeared above its corpse, three unexpected
guests flashed out of the forest.

Though it wasn’t the most dangerous case, a strong spirit beast, but when Tang San
saw the three people, he couldn’t help but feel his heart sink.

Of the three spirit masters, Tang San recognized two of them. These two were the
people that just left not long ago, Serpent Grandmother Chao Tian-Xiang and the
beautiful young girl Meng Yiran.

And beside them stood a third person, a tall and skinny elder. The elder looked at
least over seventy, with a head of silver hair just like Chao Tian-Xiang. In his hand was
a light silver Dragon Headed Staff over four meters long. The dragon head of the staff
was lifelike, appearing extravagant and intricate. A face covered with wrinkles showed
his age. On him was unbelievably eight spirit rings oscillating up and down slowly.

Two yellow, three purple, three black. Although judging by quality, he only had one
thousand year spirit ring advantage on Zhao Wuji, he had eight spirit rings. This meant
he was a rank eighty and above Spirit Douluo. No need to ask, Tang San knew who
this person was. He was Serpent Grandmother’s husband, Meng Yiran’s Grandfather,
Dragon Duke Meng Shu.

The entire family of three was finally together. Dragon Duke didn’t even need to
release his spirit power. Merely with the eight spirit rings, Tang San felt like he couldn’t
breath.

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Even if Zhao Wuji and everyone else were all there, they would still be at an absolute
disadvantage.

The Unrivalled Dragon Serpent family didn’t notice the cultivating Tang San at first.
Their attention fell onto the dead Man Faced Demon Spider first, and instantly their
faces became twisted.

Meng Yiran even shouted out loud,

“No, how is it like this. Why, why? Who? Who killed my demon spider?”

Meng Yiran had changed into a tight green outfit and looked heroic, but Tang San
wasn’t in the mood to appreciate that. Hearing Meng Yiran, he couldn’t help but smile
bitterly in the dark. How could coincidences be that untimely.

Some things might not happen in your entire life, but when fate decides to play with
you, it can happen twice in a short period of time.

Of course, Tang San wouldn’t hope that the family couldn’t find him. With the Dragon
Duke’s spirit power, he only needed to slightly pay attention to hear Tang San’s
breathing, or even heartbeat. Running was definitely not an option, and Tang San
didn’t plan to run either. Real men dare to admit what they do. [1]

“I killed it.”
This moment, his stamina had recovered slightly. Holding the tree beside him, he
managed to stand up.

Tang San’s voice instantly attracted the Unrivalled Dragon Serpent family. Meng Yiran
saw the unkempt Tang San. At first she didn’t recognize him, but then tears started
circling in her eyes.

“You…..you…..you…...again it’s you.”

Tang San smiled wryly:

“I don’t know why coincidences like this happen, but this time it truly is me again. Was
this Man Faced Demon Spider your prey as well?”

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Meng Yiran still stared at Tang San, her entire face growing bright red, obviously
angry to the extreme.

Seeing Tang San, Serpent Grandmother also frowned, whispering something into the
Dragon Duke’s ears. Right after, Tang San saw the Dragon Duke’s eyes.

Dragon Duke appeared to be old, but his eyes were unbelievably bright. Tang San had
never seen such bright eyes.

From where he was standing to where the Dragon Duke was, there was at least thirty
meters, but the Dragon Duke made him feel like they were but cun apart.

“You are Tang San?”

Dragon Duke Meng Shu said coldly. His voice sounded very clear, not a bit like an old
man.

Tang San nodded.

“Then do you know, to kill this Man Faced Demon Spider, we’ve already been chasing
for an entire day. If not for its annoying spider webs, it would’ve already become
Yiran’s spirit ring. Man Faced Demon Spiders are very scarce, because it isn’t
welcomed by any other spirit beast. Even in this Star Dou Great Forest, it is rarely
seen, a lot more valuable than a Phoenix Tail Crest Serpent.”

Tang San’s face had lost all its color, but he didn’t show any sign of fear. He
indifferently said, “I know everything you said. But, I had to defend myself. If a Man
Faced Demon Spider suddenly appeared in front of me, are you saying I should stand
still and let it kill me?”

Meng Shu frowned,

“You are saying, you killed this Man Faced Demon Spider by yourself?”

Tang San nodded.

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Dragon Duke and Serpent Grandmother looked at each other, both seeing the
astonishment in each other’s eyes. Even though the Man Faced Demon Spider isn’t an
overly powerful spirit beast, in the thousand year category, it’s attack power is
definitely ranked very high.

Though it didn’t have its spider webs, with its attack and defense capabilities, it still
was slain by the twelve year old in front of them. How this happened was truly beyond
the old couple.

Serpent Grandmother’s impression of Tang San was already high, but she couldn’t
help but to raise her impression even more. Before, when Meng Yiran lost to Tang
San, she didn’t think much about it. But now she realized, her grand daughter really
wasn’t this child’s worthy enemy.

Dragon Duke Meng Shu’s Dragon Headed Staff flicked upwards, a stream of white
spirit power thrown out of the butt of the staff, flipping over the Man Faced Demon
Spider.

He saw the damaged eyes immediately, and couldn’t help but nod in his mind.

Though he didn’t know how Tang San did it, from the fact that Tang San could attack
this Man Faced Demon Spider’s weakness, he could tell the child’s ability to remain
calm in front of strong enemies. Looking at Tang San again, Meng Shu couldn’t help
but show some of his admiration.

“Grandfather, you have to stand on my side on this!”

Meng Yiran was only sixteen years old after all. Seeing another strong spirit ring
stolen, especially by the same person, how could she possibly keep her anger in?

Meng Shu patted his granddaughter on her head, gesturing her to not worry. Looking
up at Tang San, he said:
“Tang San, I’ll give you two choices. I, Dragon Duke Meng Shu, have been going
around the Spirit Master world for a long time, and I’m not unreasonable. Against a
Man Faced Demon Spider, anyone has to protect themselves, so killing it is within
reason. But, the two times you stopped my granddaughter from getting a spirit ring
isn’t going to be over just like that.”

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Tang San was trying hard to recover his stamina and spirit power, while lightly fiddling
with the chi long black box in his hand.

This black box wasn’t only fireable once. In the entire box were forty-eight arrows, so
it could ve fired three times, but every time you need to reattach the elastics. In Tang
San’s previous life, this unnoticeable black box was very famous. It had a name that
everyone knew well ----Godly Zhuge Crossbow.

The rectangular black box had sixteen holes on one side, and it could simultaneously
shoot out sixteen crossbow arrows with no tails. Within fifty meters, it could strike
through gold and rock, extremely potent.

In the past, Tang Sect once displeased another clan. When they sent people to their
clan to fight, not even the inner sect students came out.

With only a hundred outer sect students each holding a Godly Zhuge Crossbow, they
easily slaughtered all the enemies, leaving no one alive. After that, the name of the
Godly Zhuge Crossbow became widespread.

Among all mechanism type hidden weapons, other than the top Buddha Fury Tang
Lotus,Torrential Rain Pear Blossom Needle, Peacock Tail Feathers and other rare
ones, the Godly Zhuge Crossbow in Tang San’s hand was the strongest.

Tang San of course knew, the Godly Zhuge Crossbow was not enough to be a threat
to the Dragon Duke or the Serpent Grandmother, but it wasn’t something that Meng
Yiran could block. He already thought everything through. If they wanted to push him
too much, he could always use this hidden weapon to bring someone down with him.

“What are the two choices you give me, elders?”

Tang San asked indifferently.

The Godly Zhuge Crossbow in his hands was almost ready. He only had to lengthen
the conversation a moment longer before he could have the chance to fight before he
dies.

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Not to say, he still had a lot of other hidden weapons on him. If they wanted to kill him,
it wouldn't be easy.

Meng Shu said:

“My choices for you are very simple. First choice, you join our family and become one
of our family members. As you will be our family, the fact that you stopped Yiran from
getting a spirit ring, and wasting this precious Man Faced Demon Spider’s spirit ring
will be forgiven.”

Joining the family? It sounded simple, but if he really joined, then it would be a lifetime
commitment. For any Spirit Master, the moment they join a family, they could never
betray them. They had to become a part of the family.

Everything you do after that in your life will be restricted by that family.

Of course, spirit masters that join big families were treated very well.

There were exceptions of course, but the precondition was that you had to be
powerful to a certain degree. With Tang San’s current situation, If he joined a family,
then he would forever be only a person of that family. Meng Shu fancied Tang San’s
talent. Prodigies such as Tang San were very rare.

Tang San shook his head,

“Sorry, elder. I’m used to being free, I don’t like being restricted. And there is one part
of what you said that was mistaken. Though the Man Faced Demon Spider was killed
by me, it’s spirit ring won’t be wasted. If not for you appearing, I might have already
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“What?”
Serpent Grandmother Chao Tian-Xiang cried out in alarm, her gaze at Tang San
immediately becoming strange. At the same time quietly using her hand to touch her
husband once.
Unrivalled Dragon Serpent had been together for several decades, Meng Shu naturally
understood his wife’s meaning.
“Tang San, surely you also understand, if it is without my approval, it will be impossible
for you to absorb this Man Faced Demon Spider’s spirit ring.”
Meng Shu spoke indifferently. Although his tone didn’t vary much, the vaguely revealed
killing intent still greatly increased the pressure on Tang San.
Tang San said:
“If it is like that, this Man Faced Demon Spider’s spirit ring truly will have been
wasted.”
Meng Shu said:
“To us, such a good spirit ring, even if it’s wasted, we still wouldn’t easily give it to an
outsider to absorb, in this Spirit Master realm, this in itself is already a kind of
unwritten rule. If you join my clan, I will not only let you absorb this spirit ring, but can
still protect you. How about it?”
With the Dragon Duke’s position, twice inviting Tang San in succession, could already
be considered good natured, he and Serpent Grandmother really were taken with
Tang San’s talent. After all this child was now still young, his future prospects would
basically be immeasurable.
Tang San suddenly spoke up:
“Having me join your family still isn’t impossible. But, you must promise me one thing.”
Meng Shu’s brows creased,
“What conditions are you qualified to put to us right now?”
Chao Tian-Xiang again touched her husband once, scrambling to say:
“What condition, say it.”
In Tang San’s eyes showed a sad expression,
“Previously we came across a formidable spirit beast, it snatched my companion. If
the two seniors are able to help me retrieve my companion, I promise to join your
clan. If my friend is dead, then I ask the two seniors to help me take revenge.”
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Meng Shu somewhat surprised looked at Tang San.
Chao Tian-Xiang’s mind was a bit more careful than her husband’s,
“Was Zhao Wuji not together with you? Don’t tell me that he also was unable to stop
that spirit beast?”
Tang San nodded.
Meng Shu snorted disdainfully,
“Zhao Wuji being unable to defeat it doesn’t mean I also won’t be able to. Let alone us
together, in this Star Dou Great Forest, are there any kinds of spirit beasts able to
contend with us? Tang San, what kind of spirit beast was that?”
Tang San eagerly said:
“It’s a Titan Giant Ape. It’s roughly over the ten thousand year level.”
Meng Shu was the highest level Spirit Master he had ever met, if he agreed to act in
saving Xiao Wu, then naturally it would be much easier than him saving Xiao Wu. How
could Tang San agree to let an opportunity like this slip by.
But, when the Unrivalled Dragon Serpent husband and wife heard the three words
‘Titan Giant Ape’, the two simultaneously stiffened at once.
The strong disdain in Meng Shu’s eyes faded away. With a somewhat awkward
expression, Chao Tian-Xiang frowned even greater, shaking her head with a sigh, her
words making Tang San extremely disappointed,
“That’s impossible for us.”
“With the two seniors’ strength, don’t tell me it’s still impossible to deal with that Titan
Giant Ape?”
Tang San eagerly said.
Meng Shu snapped:
“What do you understand, the Titan Giant Ape is a different kind of ancient, great
strength, let alone us, even a Title Douluo wouldn’t dare speak of obtaining victory.
Furthermore, according to what I know, in this Star Dou Great Forest there is only one
Titan Giant Ape. Its cultivation age can’t be as simple as ten thousand years, until this
day it has at least surpassed sixty thousand years cultivation. It’s truly the overlord of
this forest. Moreover, the Titan Giant Ape still has an even more terrifying elder
brother. Unless it was the Title Douluo of both Great Empires assembled here,
otherwise, who would dare speak of killing them?”
Chao Tian-Xiang said towards Meng Shu,
“Old codger, we must also leave immediately. Didn’t expect a Titan Giant Ape to
appear in the outskirts now. This could not be a good omen. However, it would appear
its mood isn’t bad, without even massacring Spirit Masters. Otherwise, Tang San this
kid also could not stand alive before us.”

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The Unrivalled Dragon Serpent clearly understood this Star Dou Great Forest even
more than Zhao Wuji, Tang San also knew with his status it was basically impossible
to cheat them. But, Meng Shu’s words also made him approach despair.
His estimation of the Titan Giant Ape was very high, but hearing what Meng Shu knew,
his estimation was still insufficient. That Titan Giant Ape compared to his imagination
was even more formidable. Furthermore unexpectedly still had a compared to it still
more difficult to deal with brother, requiring all the Title Douluo to have the capability to
kill them. How this couldn’t be equivalent to giving Xiao Wu a death sentence, right
now Tang San didn’t understand why such a formidable spirit beast would
unexpectedly appear in the outskirts of Star Dou Great Forest.
Regarding him being unable to deal with the Titan Giant Ape, Dragon Duke Meng Shu
seemed somewhat resentful,
“Kid, don’t you blame the Titan Giant Ape to make fun of me. I don’t have the time to
waste with you. If you join my family, I will help you absorb this spirit ring. Otherwise,
you can only pick the second option, leave behind one arm as compensation for my
granddaughter and you can leave.”
Tang San sobered from his despondency, raising his head towards the Unrivalled
Dragon Serpent husband and wife, he deeply knew, the difference between him and
the other side was really too far, even without speaking of the other side’s seniority.
But at this very moment, in his heart stubbornness had already risen, he was also
unwilling to compromise at this point.
Slowly raising the Zhuge Soul Crossbow,
“Since you can’t help me accomplish my wish of returning Xiao Wu, I naturally also
can’t join your clan. If you want my arm, you come and take it.”
Although his spirit power hadn’t recovered, Tang San had already regained a bit of
physical strength. At least launching a mechanism type hidden weapon was no
problem.
Meng Shu didn’t expect a minor Spirit Grandmaster to dare disobey him, the Dragon
head Cane in his hand stomped on the ground, issuing a rumble like an earthquake, if
Tang San wasn’t leaning his back against a tree, perhaps he would directly have
collapsed from the powerful spirit power.
“Since you want to die, I will let you accomplish it.”
Meng Shu’s eyes were filled with killing intent, since such a talented youngster couldn’t
be useful to him, then, it also wasn’t necessary for him to stay in this world.
At the moment Dragon Duke prepared to launch his attack, suddenly, a deep hoarse
voice echoed,
“Senior Dragon Duke, do not be too strict.”
A line of silhouettes quickly arrived, in the lead, was precisely Motionless Bright King
Zhao Wuji, behind Zhao Wuji, the Shrek students swiftly arrived, each and every one
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Previously the Man Faced Demon Spider’s strict cry which had drawn the pursuing
Unrivalled Dragon Serpent husband and wife in the vicinity, also gave them a direction.
But because they were too far away, the couldn’t directly find it. Dragon Duke’s cane
striking the ground finally once again showed them the way, and Zhao Wuji brought the
group to swiftly rush over.
Seeing his comrades arrive, Tang San’s mind immediately relaxed somewhat, body in
a moment almost falling. Fortunately Dai Mubai swiftly reached his side and supported
him, just enough to keep him from falling.
In the fight with the Titan Giant Ape Tang San’s injuries had not been light, although he
had eaten a Recovery Sausage, he still had not healed completely, adding the
consumption of the rushed journey, as well as the battle of wits and bravery when
dealing with the Man Faced Demon Spider, one could say his spirit power and
physical strength were completely drained. If he wasn’t for the support of his
willpower, he might have collapsed long ago.
Oscar also hastily ran over, directly handing Tang San two fresh sausages to eat.
The Recovery Sausages’ warmth diffusing in chest and stomach, Tang San
immediately felt much more comfortable. Along with Oscar advancing to the Spirit
Elder realm, the effect of his Recovery Sausage also improved somewhat, although
with two in his stomach spirit power recovery did not stack, regarding physical
strength recovery the support would nevertheless be much greater than with one.
On seeing Zhao Wuji appear, Dragon Duke Meng Shu’s facial expression did not alter
at all, the Unrivalled Dragon Serpent husband and wife pair were both there, naturally
would not fear Zhao Wuji alone.
Seeing the Dragon Head Cane in Meng Shu’s hand, Zhao Wuji was also secretly
grumbling, especially those eight spirit rings, had a great shocking effect to him.
Before he already used Spirit Avatar once, right now he only had fifty percent of his
peak condition. Let alone Meng Shu, even if it was just Serpent Grandmother Xhao
Tian-Xiang he still wouldn’t be able to handle her.
“This must be senior Dragon Duke, it is an honor to junior generation Zhao Wuji to
meet you.”
What is called ‘an outstretched hand will not strike a smiling face’, Meng Shu glanced
at Zhao Wuji,
“Motionless Bright King, there is no need to stand on ceremony. Do you not teach your
disciple, nobody bullies our Meng family? Not content with the Phoenix Tail Crest
Serpent, your disciple also killed my granddaughter’s prey the Man Faced Demon
Spider, shouldn’t you give me an explanation?”
Zhao Wuji said:
“Senior, I see there has been a misunderstanding. Furthermore, although I am these
children’s teacher, Tang San can’t be considered my disciple, his master is someone
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“Eh?”
Meng Shu looked blank a moment, in his heart secretly trembling. Thinking to himself,
‘that youngster called Tang San’s strength is this astonishing, then wouldn’t his master
be…...’
Zhao Wuji was somewhat shrewd, immediately saw the hesitant expression on Meng
Shu’s face, quickly saying:
“Dragon Duke senior, is it possible to speak a step away?”
Meng Shu’s brows knitted minutely, but still nodded once, right now he held the
overwhelming advantage, naturally he wouldn’t fear any plot of Zhao Wuji’s. The
Dragon Head Cane poked the ground, already carried him twenty metres distant.
Zhao Wuji hurriedly followed, saying something to Dragon Duke in a low voice.
Just in the beginning Meng Shu’s face displayed an extremely astonished expression,
gradually, his complexion looked somewhat unsightly.
Zhao Wuji’s expression on the contrary was very serene and polite, in a moment, the
two had already finished their conversation.
Meng Shu walked back to his wife and granddaughter, saying several sentences to
Serpent Grandmother in a low voice, Serpent Grandmother showed an equally
astonished expression, as the old husband and wife pair’s gazes once again shifted to
Tang San they already became somewhat different. But all this, naturally also fell into
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What did teacher Zhao say to them? Did he tell them he was Grandmaster’s disciple?
But, although Grandmaster was very knowledgeable about spirits, his own power
wasn’t outstanding, seemingly insufficient to cow the Unrivalled Dragon Serpent.
As expected, Meng Shu said:
“So he’s Grandmaster’s disciple. Didn’t expect that Grandmaster’s theory finally has a
chance to come true. Today on account of Grandmaster, I will let you go once.
However, remember kid, if something similar happens again, I won’t care who your
master is. We’re leaving.”
Finished speaking, he turned about to leave.
“Grandpa.”
Meng Yiran looked at her grandpa and grandma about to leave, immediately worried.
“Grandpa, twice he robbed my spirit beasts, will you let this be?”
Meng Shu somewhat helplessly looked at his granddaughter, saying:
“Then what do you still want? Grandpa is so old, we can’t have the old take unfair
advantage of the young. Better let it be.”
Meng Yiran obstinately looked at her grandpa,
“No, I can’t let it be like this. If I can’t have it, then I absolutely can’t let him have it.
Since you’re unwilling to act on my behalf, then I’ll do it myself. Tang San, if you are a
man, have another contest with me.”
Tang San frowned,
“You still want to compete with me? Have you forgotten you lost to me once already?”
Oscar’s sausage was indeed special, in a short time, Tang San’s spirit power already
recovered to three tenths, his physical strength had returned even more substantially,
his complexion already became much better looking. Meng Yiran nodded firmly,
“Yes, I must fight you again. Don’t think because you won last time you can beat me
again. I also won’t take advantage of your currently lacking spirit power. We’ll fight in
another way. You’ve twice robbed me of spirit beasts, so this contest’s contents
should be my decision.
Tang San drew a deep breath. Feeling his internal condition had already greatly
improved, he unhurriedly strolled forward,
“What is the bet?”
If it was only Meng Yiran, he had enormous certainty, although his spirit power was
lacking, he could still use hidden weapons to contend against her. The Godly Zhuge
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now after his compromise with the Unrivalled Dragon Serpent he couldn’t kill Meng
Yiran, he could still rely on hidden weapons in many ways to be able to take away
Meng Yiran’s ability to fight.
Meng Yiran hatefully glared at Tang San, saying:
“If I win, you can’t absorb this Man Faced Demon Spider’s spirit ring. If you win, it
naturally is yours.”
Regarding the Man Faced Demon Spider’s spirit ring, Tang San could be said to be
determined to win. Just by obtaining it, he would be able to extremely quickly recover
his physical strength to search for Xiao Wu.
“Fine, what do we compete in?”
The Unrivalled Dragon Serpent husband and wife were not currently in any hurry to
leave, standing to the side without interrupting, supporting their granddaughter. The
two husband and wife occasionally muttered a few sentences with unknown contents.
On the Shrek Academy side, Zhao Wuji wrinkled his brows, he had not thought this
time Meng Yiran would be a new branch grown out of the knot[2]. In order to have
Dragon Duke let Tang San off, he had already told Meng Shu some secrets,
otherwise, with the Unrivalled Dragon Serpent’s tyranny, how would they leave so
easily?
Meng Yiran was just about to speak, when previously at Tang San’s side, Oscar
rushed to speak:
“Wait a minute, this is unjust.”
Everyone looked at Oscar, Oscar wandered up to Tang San’s side, speaking frankly
with assurance,
“This Man Faced Demon Spider was clearly killed by Tang San. Even if you previously
injured it, it still could only considered be one person killing half. Right now also only
Tang San is able to absorb this spirit ring. This bet of yours clearly isn’t fair.”
A baleful air flickered in Meng Yiran’s eyes,
“Then what do you want?”
Oscar smiled darkly, saying:
“It’s not what I want. If you lose, you naturally can’t obstruct Tang San absorbing this
spirit ring. Simultaneously, shouldn’t you also pay a bit? What we ask isn’t much, at
that time, you only need to kiss Tang San once.”
“Little Ao.”
Zhao Wuji groaned, he didn’t want the Unrivalled Dragon Serpent to be infuriated once
again.
But what surprised Zhao Wuji was, Dragon Duke Meng Shu suddenly spoke up:
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While speaking, on this Dragon Duke’s face for the first time revealed a smiling
expression, and at his side Serpent Grandmother’s face faintly blushed.
Oscar had no idea that this proposal of his made the Unrivalled Dragon Serpent
before them recall a scene from their youth. At that time, when Dragon Duke Meng
Shu first met Serpent Grandmother Chao Tian-Xiang, it was with a bet he gained
Chao Tian-Xiang’s company. At last in the end walking together they admittedly still
had all kinds of fortune. But originally making that bet played a crucial part. At that
time, the conditions Meng Shu proposed were unexpectedly exactly the same as what
Oscar said now.
In Dragon Duke and Serpent Grandmother’s eyes, although Tang San’s appearance
was a bit common, far from being able to compare with Dai Mubai, both his talent and
what Zhao Wuji just now told Meng Shu, made them look extremely favorably on this
child. Regarding their granddaughter’s future, this old husband and wife had already
planned ahead properly. They also wanted to see, under these kinds of conditions,
whether Tang San was able to once again best their granddaughter.
Regarding grandpa’s decision Meng Yiran couldn’t help but be somewhat astonished,
but she didn’t refuse, since she had absolute confidence in the method of fighting she
was about to propose.
Tang San was only impatient to obtain the spirit ring and not concerned with other
matters, anyway this bet wasn’t of any harm to him. Raising his hand towards Meng
Yiran he made an inviting gesture.
Resolutely glaring at Tang San, Meng Yiran just raised her right hand, on her flawless
wrist a suet white jade[3] ring twinkling with faint gloss, in a flash of light, a long cloth
bag had already appeared in her hand. Clearly, that ring was also a spirit tool.
The cloth bag’s length was about two chi[4] or so, its width approximately half a chi.
Meng Yiran separated her hands, the cloth was already split into two halves, and
when she turned around the cloth, everyone clearly saw that on the cloth strip hung a
many identical in shape and size short blades.
The short blades lacked hand guards, to Tang San’s professional gaze, those were
clearly throwing knives. Only these throwing knives in Meng Yiran’s hands were
somewhat simple and crude, apart from two blood grooves, they didn’t have any
special characteristics. The knife handles were about three cun[5] long, the blades five
cun. The material was pretty good, flickering with faint light.
“I have here thirty six Spirit Cleaving Knives[6]. You and I will each have eighteen. Later
I will have grandpa shake a tree twenty metres away, making the leaves fall. You and
I will act at the same time, throwing Spirit Cleaving Knives. The one piercing the most
tree leaves wins. But no matter how many leaves are hit, the Spirit Cleaving Knife has
to in the end stick in the tree trunk, Spirit Cleaving Knives that don’t hit the tree don’t
count in the final score.”
Meng Yiran confidently declared her method of competition, after she finished
speaking the last sentence, she discovered the Shrek Academy group before her had
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Motionless Bright King stared at her wide eyed, blinking incessantly.
The two pupils in Evil Eye White Tiger Dai Mubai’s Evil Eyes actually momentarily
became a single pupil.
Oscar used his hand to cover his wide open mouth.
Ma Hongjun staggered, almost falling on the ground.
The chill on ice cold Zhu Zhuqing’s pretty face retreated, leaving only a stunned
expression.
Ning Rongrong giggled, laughing out loud.
But Tang San face to face with Meng Yiran, on his face was an expression like a smile
yet not a smile. Since Xiao Wu was snatched by the Titan Giant Ape, this was still the
first time his expression had relaxed, even turning his wrist, returning the Godly Zhuge
Crossbow to Twenty Four Moonlit Bridges at his waist.
“Are you all fools? Or don’t you dare take up the challenge?”
Meng Yiran seeing the expressions of everyone on the Shrek Academy side, with a
kind of mocking feeling, immediately angrily said to her opponent.
Oscar used his hand to close his wide open mouth, resisting laughter saying:
“How couldn’t we accept the challenge? Your competition method is very good, truly
very good.”
Right now he was already thinking about where on Tang San he should make Meng
Yiran kiss.
Comparing hidden weapons with a Tang Sect disciple, was indeed very good. Right
now, even Zhao Wuji’s face displayed a smiling expression.
Meng Yiran naturally didn’t know what everyone was thinking, looking at Tang San,
“Aren’t you resting again, I can’t be said to bully you.”
Tang San naturally wasn’t as sly as Oscar, helplessly shaking his head, saying:
“It’s fine as long as you later don’t say I bullied you. Can we begin?”
If the contest was something else, Tang San san might truly have had to recover
another moment, but Meng Yiran was proposing to compare hidden weapons with him
who had cultivated Tang Sect hidden weapon secret lore inherited techniques since
childhood. Let alone the spirit power he already had somewhat recovered, even if he
currently didn’t have a trace of spirit power, Tang San would still believe there was no
way he could lose to Meng Yiran.
Meng Yiran threw one of the cloth bags in her hands to Tang San, currently she was
still brimming with confidence. Pointing at a large tree roughly twenty metres distant,
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Tang San shot glanced at that tree, saying:
“Fine.”
The handles of the Spirit Cleaving Knives in the cloth bag in Meng Yiran’s hand were
all tied with red silk ribbons, the ones in Tang San’s hands were all tied with blue silk.
No worries of mixing them up.
Meng Yiran couldn’t see the expressions on the Shrek Academy students, but how
could Meng Shu and his wife not see clearly. But what they in their hearts didn’t
comprehend, was why these Shrek Academy people looked like they already held
certain victory.
Meng Yiran had since childhood liked every kind of weapon, especially short weapons.
These thirty six Spirit Cleaving Knives, Dragon Duke Meng Shu had after careful
thought specially found someone to make for her, Meng Yiran were extremely fond of
these throwing knives, frequently practicing. Within thirty metres she could hit the
target one hundred percent of the time. Of course, she was only able to throw
eighteen knives in a short time. Her proposed contest restrictions were just at her
limit.

Notes

1. 大丈夫敢作敢当: Roughly translated it’s “Big Husband (manly man) dare to do, dare to be.”

2. Idiom “a new branch grows out of the knot”: side issues keep arising.

3. Literally “Sheep Fat White Jade”, a kind of pure white jade.

4. 2尺 = ⅔ m

5. 3寸 = 10cm

6. (破魂刀) “Break/Split/Destroy Spirit Knife”

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034 – Limit Surpassing Man Faced Demon
Spider Spirit Ring

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 Part 1
When previously competing against Tang San, because the two very quickly entered
the phase of competing with spirit power, Meng Yirang didn’t use her Spirit Cleaving
Knives, Meng Shu wasn’t convinced that Tang San who held this kind of throwing type
weapon for the first time could do even more outstanding than his granddaughter.
Meng Yiran nodded to her grandpa,
“Grandpa, begin.”
Meng Shu said to Tang San:
“Are you ready?”
Tang San nodded, when competing in hidden weapons, could he still need to prepare?
Of course, with his temperament, he naturally couldn’t say something like that.
Meng Yiran swiftly stuck the cloth bag to the clothes around her waist, on the back of
the bag were convenient fasteners that could adhere to any texture of clothing. As she
wore her cloth bag she still specially looked at Tang San, discovering Tang San was
somewhat blankly holding the cloth bag in one hand, appearing like he couldn’t at all
use throwing type hidden weapons. Seeing this scene, Meng Yiran found it hard not to
be a little pleased with herself.
Dragon Duke Meng Shu acted, not taking a step himself, but making a casual throw,
throwing out the four metres long Dragon Head Cane in his hand.
A loud and clear dragon’s cry rose from the Dragon Cane head, the silver cane like it
turned into a living silver dragon, swiftly struck the big tree twenty metres away.
With a muffled peng sound, the strength Meng Shu used was perfect, sufficient to
display a shaking force, without injuring the tree itself, the leaves falling like rain.
With a charming shout, Meng Yiran used both hands simultaneously, one by one
throwing out a succession of cold swift lights from the cloth bag, her motions could
also be considered nimble, in one breath the eighteen Spirit Cleaving Knives had all
been thrown.
Perhaps it was because her heart was brimming with fury at Tang San, thereby
exciting her mood, Meng Yiran clearly sensed that throwing her Spirit Cleaving Knives
today felt unusually good. She was certain that each of her Spirit Cleaving Knives had
accurately hit the target, some even piercing two leaves.
Meng Yiran’s attention was focused on completing throwing her throwing knives, but
Meng Shu after using the Dragon Head Cane, let his gaze fall on Tang San. His
Dragon Head Cane was a Tool Spirit, after getting rid of it he only had to rely on spirit
power to retrieve it, no need for painstaking control. He wanted to see whether this
youngster called Tang San could once again provide him some amazement.
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Serpent husband and wife. When the Dragon Head Cane struck, he at once already
turned around.
But instead of turning towards that target tree, he rather had back to it. At the same
time as Meng Yiran acted, Tang San moved the cloth bag in his hand. The entire cloth
bag in his right hand unfolded in a flash, immediately following, the cloth bag quickly
shook.
Eighteen cold lights practically simultaneously left their original positions.
Meng Yiran’s Spirit Cleaving Knives naturally shot out straight ahead, but Meng Shu
clearly saw that the Spirit Cleaving Knives Tang San threw unexpectedly travelled in an
arc.
Throwing one throwing knife in an arcing pattern already required superior skill and
technique, but Tang San without even using his hands to directly control them, only
throwing them by the cloth bag, gave all the Spirit Cleaving Knives this kind of effect.
Even as a Spirit Douluo Meng Shu couldn’t help but be gobsmacked, looking carefully
in the direction Tang San’s Spirit Cleaving Knives were flying.
A duoduo sound erupted, the concentrated sound of the short blades piercing the tree
trunk. The tree leaves gradually drifting down, the contest had already ended.
Meng Yiran turned her head to look at Tang San, just in time to see Tang San turn
back, she couldn’t help but somewhat startled and angrily saying:
“You won’t shoot?”
Tang San shook the empty cloth bag in his hand, saying:
“I already did.”
The moment Meng Yiran looked distracted, the Unrivalled Dragon Serpent husband
and wife already reached her side. Meng Shu sighed, saying:
“Brilliant skill. Yiran, you lost.”
Meng Yiran failing to understand the reason why looked at her grandpa, Meng Shu
shook his head towards her, saying:
“No need to see the result. We’re leaving.”
“No, I don’t believe it.”
Without first seeing it with her own eyes, how could Meng Yiran be convinced that her
most expert throwing weapons skill would lose to this Tang San who already was
without physical strength? Ignoring her grandparents’ obstruction, she ran like flying to
that big tree. She couldn’t believe that she unexpectedly would lose.
Meng Shu sighed, muttering to himself:
“This time perhaps the blow to her won’t be small. However, letting her understand
that there are people beyond people, heavens beyond heaven[1] principle, that’s also
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Reaching the foot of the tree, Meng Yiran first of all looked at the throwing knives she
had thrown. Just like what she had estimated, the eighteen throwing knives were
completely stuck on the tree trunk, moreover within a small area. On each Spirit
Cleaving Knife was at least one tree leaf, at most even three.
Compared to her ordinary level it was still somewhat better.
But, as Meng Yiran’s gaze moved up, looking for those Spirit Cleaving Knives with the
blue silk ribbons, her entire person dulled.
Eighteen blue silk ribboned Spirit Cleaving Knives were neatly stuck on the tree trunk
in three rows, each a row of six, just right to form the character 三[2].
Each Spirit Cleaving Knife pierced a stack of tree leaves, even to the extent that the
knife blades entered the tree with the exact same depth. Compared to Meng Yiran’s
eighteen unevenly stuck Spirit Cleaving Knives, this contrast was just too clear.
Meng Shu’s voice reached Meng Yiran’s ears,
“Girl, concede. Tang San’s skill is something even I am unable to accomplish.
Throwing at the same time, hitting the tree at the same time, even only making a
single sound, with each Spirit Cleaving Knife piercing ten tree leaves or more.
Furthermore, when throwing he completely had his back turned, without using his eyes
to see. Skill like this can only be described as brilliant.”
Meng Yiran slowly turned around, looking at her grandpa, although her gaze was no
longer dull, her entire person looked like she had lost her spirit. Without even her Spirit
Cleaving Knives, she walked back to her grandparents step by step.
Just like what Meng Shu said, being beaten in her most expert capability actually was
too great a blow to Meng Yiran.
Within three days, losing to Tang San twice in succession, moreover one loss more
wretched than the other, being robbed of two spirit beasts. The confidence she’d
always had was beaten bruised and bloody by Tang San.
Tang San strode forward several steps, palm swiping at his waist, a steel needle
spraying out, completely hitting loose the Spirit Cleaving Knives on the tree, the steel
needle also returning to his hand with the following trajectory, the Spirit Cleaving
Knives were also collected one by one in his hand using the cloth bag to bundle them
up.
Finishing this, Tang San with quick steps caught up before Meng Yiran,
“Miss Meng, your Spirit Cleaving Knives.”
Meng Yiran raised her head to look at him, right now, her beautiful mien appeared
somewhat pale,
“Are you making fun of me?”
Tang San shook his head, saying:
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although I am still only twelve this year, I’ve already practiced for a full nine years.
When just now using hidden weapons it was was already at my full strength. That was
the most exquisite skill I’m currently capable of using.”
“Hidden weapons?”
Some of Meng Yiran’s interest was piqued by this brand new term.
Tang San handed over the Spirit Cleaving Knives into her hands,
“Weapons used stealthily to display their effect, I call it hidden weapons. Hidden
weapons shouldn’t be used for contests, but is a method to unexpectedly reach victory
by catching the opponent off guard.”
When Meng Yiran proposed to compete with him in hidden weapons, Tang San apart
from not knowing whether to laugh or cry, still had a kind of amiable feeling. After all,
since coming to this world this was the first time another person had appeared to be
using hidden weapons. Again recalling that ever since meeting this girl older than him,
although really hadn’t been deliberate, he had still caused her a lot of trouble. Robbing
her of two useful spirit rings, in his heart he still somewhat regretted it. Right now the
situation was already set, but he couldn’t help tell Meng Yiran’s a few things. He didn’t
hope for Meng Yiran to give up cultivating hidden weapons from now on because of
the blow today.
Meng Yiran’s big eyes blinked, saying:
“Then why are you able to use hidden weapons to that kind of degree?”
Tang San said:
“Practicing hidden weapons still requires a certain method. Actually, this kind of
throwing knife doesn’t suit you. For you, its volume is somewhat too large and its
weight is also somewhat high. I think that if you switched to throwing needles, it would
be even more effective. Just like this.”
While speaking, he raised his hand to swipe across a jade stone on Twenty Four
Moonlit Bridges, a Penetrating Bone Needle as long as five cun[3] already appeared in
the palm of his hand.
Tang San handed over the Penetrating Bone Needle to Meng Yiran, saying:
“This is a kind of needle I call Penetrating Bone Needle, five cun long, front slender
and back thick, the weight doesn’t reach a fifth of your throwing knives, but they
should still be able to reach extremely far, with powerful penetration. Because the bulk
is small, they’re very easy to carry. Although this time was a coincidence, I’ve twice
destroyed your chances to obtain a spirit beast. If you want, I can tell you about a
kind of method for cultivating hidden weapons. When you go back you can try it it
once, it should be a good deal better than just practicing.”
Meng Yiran looked blank,
“You would teach me?”
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arm. As she raised her head to look at Tang San, she discovered Tang San’s gaze
was extremely clear, without any impurity. He clearly really wasn’t false.
Tang San said:
“The path of hidden weapons is equally broad and deep, do you want to learn?”
Meng Yiran subconsciously nodded.
Tang San smiled slightly, saying:
“Just now I wasn’t using my eyes but was still able to take aim, this is employing a
kind of hidden weapon basic skill. It’s called Sound Localization[4]. Relying on hearing
to distinguish the target’s location. Under bad lighting or perhaps unsuitable
circumstances, unable to see the target’s precise location with the eyes, hearing can
give extremely important results. Practicing good Sound Localization, when shooting
your hidden weapons you will not have any blind spot, and also possess even more
covert nature.
Sound Localization was a basic hidden weapons exercise, not considered some
secret. Immediately, Tang San didn’t care about the Unrivalled Dragon Serpent
husband and wife to the side, simply explaining this kind of exercise. Furthermore
explaining a bit about the methods of practicing hidden weapons.
Just as he began, Meng Yiran still held some grudges in her heart, but as Tang San
spoke, she nodded again and again, and in less than a cup of tea’s worth of time,
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“...... you can practice these. The effect of hidden weapons assisting you is already
very big.”
Tang San used the briefest words to finish his explanation to Meng Yiran, he wasn’t
valuing the broom as his own[5], and was anxious to absorb the Man Faced Demon
Spider spirit ring to go look for Xiao Wu.
By now his physical strength and spirit power had both recovered a while, he felt he
should be able to absorb the spirit ring.
Dragon Duke and Serpent Grandmother all along stood to the side watching Tang San
teach Meng Yiran without interrupting. Originally Dragon Duke had a somewhat
gloomy expression due to what Zhao Wuji said, but right now on his face already hung
a smile.
Meng Yiran gave Tang San a deep look,
“I won’t thank you.”
Tang San smiled faintly,
“I didn’t hope for it.”
Giggling, Meng Yiran laughed, she was very beautiful, and this time immediately
changed like thawed by a spring wind,
“You’re only twelve? Indeed precocious. Come. Let big sister kiss you.”
While speaking, she suddenly moved closer to kiss Tang San on the cheek.
Tang San clearly had not anticipated Meng Yiran would “sneak attack” him, only
feeling a burst of warmth on his face, for a moment not only his face blushed, even his
ears were rendered scarlet.
Meng Yiran seeing his embarrassed appearance felt very carefree, firmly saying:
“You can’t have strange ideas, this was my bet with you. ‘If you agree to a bet you
must accept to lose’, I wouldn’t refuse to acknowledge it. Well, we’re leaving. You also
hurry and absorb that spirit ring, if I come across you stirring up trouble again next
time I’m hunting a spirit beast, humph humph.”
While speaking, she still gestured with her fist at Tang San.
Of course, this clearly didn’t hold any force behind it.
Dragon Duke and Serpent Grandmother smiled at each other, again nodding to Zhao
Wuji, with this brought their granddaughter to soar away, they still had to immediately
find their granddaughter another spirit beast, then extremely quickly leave this place.
They could not guard against the threat of the Titan Giant Ape.
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“San-er[6], pleasurable or not?”
Tang San somewhat speechless glared at him,
“What pleasurable? Get me another Recovery Sausage.”
Oscar laughed,
“I your father have a big sausage.”
With his vulgar spirit incantation, he directly handed over a sausage to Tang San.
Turning towards the Man Faced Demon Spider’s corpse, by now, dense purple light
had already condensed above the corpse, just the most ideal time to absorb it.
Looking at it, Tang San’s previously somewhat relaxed expression once again
tightened, he immediately remembered: Xiao Wu still waited for his help.
Eating the sausage, He walked over and sat by the side of the Man Faced Demon
Spider,
“I will trouble everyone.”
Zhao Wuji gave Tang San a nod, waving his hand, the students crowded around with
Tang San in the middle, carefully guarding. With their protection, Tang San no longer
needed to worry about common spirit beasts threatening him. He was finally able to
wholeheartedly absorb the formidable spirit ring before him.
Raising his right hand, the blue light produced by the Blue Silver Grass Spirit gradually
appeared in Tang San’s palm. Taking a deep breath, Tang San summoned the Man
Faced Demon Spider’s spirit ring.
The purple light like it had been waiting for a long time and finally found an opening,
just starting to feel Tang San’s spirit, immediately like a hundred rivers flowing into the
sea rushed towards Tang San.
Watching the dark purple light in a moment about to envelop Tang San’s body, Zhao
Wuji also couldn’t help but be shocked. Such strong spirit power fluctuations, this Man
Faced Demon Spider had after all cultivated for how many years?
Tang San as the person involved felt it even more clearly. He only sensed a
tremendous heat flow towards him and abruptly into him, still without waiting for his
reaction, that boiling like a raging flame began to burn his body.
The Man Faced Demon Spider in itself was certainly tyrannical, and the spirit ring it
formed was ruthless. Intense energy entered within Tang San and began to break and
remold his body.
Although the energy contained within the spirit ring wasn’t conscious, it still basically
wasn’t something Tang San’s consciousness could control.
Under the powerful spirit power fluctuations, Tang San only felt like his body was
bursting open. The violent pain immediately made him belch up a mouthful of blood.
Everyone surrounding him were simultaneously startled, they had also absorbed spirit
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Zhao Wuji said in a low voice:
“This Man Faced Demon Spider’s spirit ring is excessively tyrannical. Wanting to
absorb it isn’t easy. Right now he can only trust himself, when absorbing the spirit ring
he can’t take support from any outside force, otherwise it will only bring about the
reverse effect. Right now we can only believe in Tang San being able to receive it and
return to us.”
What Zhao Wuji didn’t say was, the more difficult a spirit ring was to absorb, the
greater the resulting effect would be. After all if its attached energy was tremendous,
the generated spirit ability would naturally also be extremely awesome.
……
Meng Shu and Chao Tian-Xiang brought Meng Yiran towards the outskirts of the Star
Dou Great Forest.
Chao Tian-Xiang continuously watched her granddaughter, ever since leaving the
Shrek Academy party, Meng Yiran had all along bowed her head in silence, apparently
reflecting on something.
“Yiran. What are you thinking about?”
Chao Tian-Xiang asked.
Meng Yiran was roused from her chain of thought by her grandmother’s voice,
“I was thinking about what Tang San said. Grandma, you say whether I should later
use that Penetrating Bone Needle?”
Chao Tian-Xiang smiled, saying:
“If you feel good with it, use it. Although that needle’s appearance is somewhat
unusual, finding people to make it isn’t strenuous. It’s still my first time seeing such a
long needle, unexpectedly it’s five cun.”
Dragon Duke Meng Shu suddenly said.
“That kid Tang San really isn’t bad, not only talented, but also without a bit of
arrogance, he’s a rare talented person. It’s a pity he didn’t agree to join our clan,
otherwise, before reaching twenty, he would inevitable be able to bring the clan to new
heights.”
Chao Tian-Xiang sighed lightly, saying:
“A golden carp within a pond, on meeting storms becomes a dragon[7]. It’s not only
Tang San, I saw those several children were all very outstanding. I truly don’t know
from where Zhao Wuji found these outstandingly gifted children. I heard Zhao Wuji
say, they appeared to be from some Shrek Academy, how come I haven’t heard the
name of this academy?”
Meng Shu said:
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compared to Tang San they are still somewhat lacking. Yiran, what did you think about
Tang San?”
Meng Yiran was distracted a moment, a light flashing in her eyes. Finally she couldn’t
help but say:
“He’s just a mature child.”
Recalling Tang San’s solemn face, she couldn’t help but add,
“He really didn’t seem only twelve years old.”
Meng Shu smiling said:
“I’m asking what you think about him.”
Meng Yiran was already sixteen, just the age of first awakening of love and on her
own extremely acute, somewhat understood the vague meaning in grandpa’s words.
“Grandpa. Aren’t you trying to coerce mismatched mandarin ducks[8]? I’m three years
older than him, how would it be possible?”
She had just had her sixteenth birthday, and indeed was three years older than Tang
San.
Meng Shu laughed,
“Age is no problem, ‘woman three years older, holds a golden brick’[9].”
Meng Yiran’s charming face blushed,
“Grandpa, you……”
Meng Shu said:
“What? You’re not willing? Still think his appearance is too ordinary?”
Meng Yiran snorted, saying:
“It goes without saying he’s ordinary. From his clothes it can also be seen he isn’t the
child of some famous family. I truly don’t understand, why when he uses a crippled
spirit like Blue Silver Grass his cultivation speed is still so fast.”
Meng Shu scowled,
“Girl. When did you become a person who judges by appearance? That child Tang
San cannot be as simple as you say. How can you know he doesn’t come from a
prestigious house? Blue Silver Grass? Have you ever seen a Spirit Master that could
cultivate Blue Silver Grass above thirtieth rank? Furthermore what he said about
hidden weapons, these added together are enough to prove this child is out of the
ordinary.”
Meng Yiran seeing grandpa become somewhat angry, couldn’t help but stick out her
tongue,
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we’ll meet him again in the future.”
Meng Shu sighed softly,
“The younger generations will do all right on their own. In your own matters make your
own decisions. Only, grandpa’s old eyes aren’t decorations. In a person’s life, one has
only one opportunity, possibly extremely brief, if one is unable to grab it, it will be lost
at once.”
Chao Tian-Xiang gripped Meng Shu’s hand,
“All right. Old codger, don’t say it so gravely, first helping Yiran find a suitable third
spirit ring is most important. Other matters can be spoken of again later. Once we’ve
returned, we will first ask around about this Shrek Academy.”
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 Part 3
The Shrek Academy group’s gazes had right now all become stares. Surrounded by
everyone, sitting in the middle with legs crossed Tang San already looked in bad
shape, his entire person enveloped within a layer of light red mist.
The red within the mist was not at all the light of spirit power, but Tang San’s blood.
Not long before, along with violent spirit power fluctuations over his body, Tang San’s
skin had begun to overflow with a layer of fine drops of blood. Along with spirit power
rising into the air, it became this kind of light red mist.
Tang San’s brows were tightly locked, lips closed tightly, his body continuously
convulsing violently. Adding to the drops of blood leaking through his skin, it was
obvious that he was currently in severe pain.
Within the mist, from time to time transmitted the sound of bones snapping. Each time
gave everyone around him a kind of hair raising feeling, but that third spirit ring that
should emerge following absorption had all along not showed its true nature, this
proved Tang San still could not completely absorb the Man Faced Demon Spider’s
spirit ring.
Dai Mubai worried asked Zhao Wuji in a low voice:
“Teacher Zhao, if it goes on I’m afraid Tang San will be in danger.”
Zhao Wuji’s brows were equally tight,
“I know, but, right now we even more can’t interrupt him, otherwise, the result would
be even more severe. Right now we can only watch his willpower. He should be
capable of absorbing the energy this spirit ring bestows. Only his body’s condition isn’t
at all optimal, and this Man Faced Demon Spider spirit ring’s energy is in itself
excessively ruthless. Under these kinds of circumstances, I hope Tang San is able to
surmount the mountain pass, otherwise……”
The pain which Tang San currently endured only he knew. From the energy of the Man
Faced Demon Spider’s spirit ring, he felt his whole body seemingly cut by countless
sharp blades, there was nowhere his internal organs weren’t hurting, the tyrannical
energy unceasingly tore apart his body, constantly putting him in extreme pain.
In fact, what Zhao Wuji said had a mistake. Because the Man Faced Demon Spider
was so rare, even if it was Grandmaster, it would still have been very difficult to
determine its cultivation interval. The largest spirit power which a Spirit Master was
able to absorb for the third spirit ring was on the one thousand seven hundred years
level, reaching the fourth spirit ring they were able to absorb spirit rings around five
thousand years of cultivation. The fifth spirit ring upper absorption limit was twelve
thousand years or so, the sixth spirit ring absorption limit was twenty thousand years.
The seventh spirit ring within thirty thousand years to fifty thousand years, determined
by different Spirit Masters’ different attributes. Reaching the eighth spirit ring, it was
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ring. Of course, among known Spirit masters, nobody had been able to absorb a
hundred thousand year spirit beast for their last spirit ring.
This Man Faced Demon Spider Tang San killed, had actually already surpassed two
thousand years. Although it was just recently, it still already exceeded the limit of what
Tang San could absorb for his third spirit ring. This was also the most significant
reason why although Grandmaster knew the enormous benefit of the Man Faced
Demon Spider to Blue Silver Grass, he did not approve of him looking for this kind of
spirit ring.
In the fight, Tang San simply estimated the Man Faced Demon Spider’s actual
strength, but he overlooked one point: that Man Faced Demon Spider had after all
already been injured by Dragon Duke Meng Shu. With the kind of strength Meng Shu
had, the injuries he gave the Man Faced Demon Spider would naturally substantially
influence its strength.
Tang San’s circumstances were greatly different from the majority of Spirit Masters.
Because he had dual spirits, in addition to also cultivating Mysterious Heaven Skill
recorded in Mysterious Heaven Treasure Record, his body’s resilience was much
better than an ordinary person’s. Ordinarily, if it was some common spirit beast,
absorbing a two thousand year or so for his third spirit ring was already without too
much of an issue, after all, that was where his body exhibited its advantage.
But this Man Faced Demon Spider couldn’t be some ordinary spirit beast, its own
ruthlessness and power made the spirit ring also become extremely tyrannical, adding
to Tang San’s body not being in optimal condition, he immediately sunk into huge
crisis.
If Tang San’s circumstances could be calculated, then, he could in the end only have
one result. His body would be unable to bear the shock of the Man Faced Demon
Spider’s energy, bursting and dying. After all, that energy already exceeded the scope
of what he could absorb.
But, some things couldn’t be calculated. For example, willpower and conviction.
As his willpower alone reached a certain resolute degree, or perhaps by possessing a
matchless stubborn conviction, frequently miracles would appear.
The current Tang San, although enduring incomparable pain, in the depths of his heart
possessed an extremely stubborn conviction: that was to save Xiao Wu.
Relying on this conviction, he unyieldingly withstood wave after wave of pain. Even if
blood already seeped out over his body, he still withstood the tyrannical energy of the
Man Faced Demon Spider spirit ring.
From a certain point of view, Xiao Wu being snatched by the Titan Giant Ape on the
contrary helped Tang San. A spirit ring surpassing the absorption limit would
admittedly produce a huge crisis, but when successful, the benefits would be equally
tremendous.
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Tang San’s body also became more and more distinct. Within the blood mist, even a
faint fishy smell seeped out, unknown whether it was impurities within Tang San’s body
or the Man Faced Demon Spider’s poison.
While everyone were worried like cats on a hot tin roof, suddenly, the echo of a soft
footstep grabbed Zhao Wuji’s attention.
“Who?”
Zhao Wuji’s ice cold gaze turned to look in that direction, spirit power suddenly
amassing, this was already Tang San’s most crucial moment, he couldn’t let any
person or maybe spirit beast disturb him.
“Teacher Zhao.”
A slender silhouette ran out of the forest. Seeing her, not just Zhao Wuji paused, the
others also couldn’t help staring blankly, suddenly coming running out of the forest,
unexpectedly was Xiao Wu.
Right now Xiao Wu cut a somewhat sorry figure, her clothes were greatly damaged,
the orderly scorpion braid on her head had also become disheveled, but her her
complexion was extremely healthy, compared to before apparently a bit more mature.
“Xiao Wu, you didn’t die?”
Just as Oscar said this he became aware that his words were somewhat unpleasant.
Xiao Wu snapped:
“Did you hope I would die? What is this? This mist……, Heavens, what’s happened to
little San?”
Seeing Tang San within the light red mist, Xiao Wu’s heart immediately tightened,
rushing over.
She had been carried here by the Titan Giant Ape. Although the area of Star Dou
Great Forest was extensive, if the forest king Titan Giant Ape wanted to find the
Shrek Academy party here it was hardly difficult, all spirit beasts could be its eyes.
After Xiao Wu was delivered to the vicinity, the Titan Giant Ape just quietly left.
“Don’t disturb him, he’s absorbing the third spirit ring.”
Zhao Wuji hurriedly stopped Xiao Wu.
Xiao Wu involuntarily cried out:
“But, how could absorbing the third spirit ring become like this?”
Turning her head to look at the Man Faced Demon Spider’s corpse to the side, she
more or less understood,
“It’s a Man Faced Demon Spider. Not good, this Man Faced Demon Spider’s
cultivation age exceeds two thousand years, Grandmaster said, a Spirit Master’s third
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Zhao Wuji stared blankly,
“How do you know this Man Faced Demon Spider has cultivated two thousand
years?”
Xiao Wu at this became aware of what she let slip,
“The Man Faced Demon Spider’s cultivation will be seen from the length of its legs.
You see, this Man Faced Demon Spider’s legs already surpass three metres, this is
the mark of cultivation age exceeding two thousand years. Don’t tell me you all didn’t
know thousand year spirit beast cultivation will engender some clear change with each
each millennium passed? Like hundred year spirit beasts will change with each
cultivated century, and like ten thousand year spirit beasts will change according ten
thousand years?”
Zhao Wuji somewhat impressed said:
“I truly didn’t understand this clearly. I didn’t expect you to have so much knowledge of
spirit beasts.”
Xiao Wu said:
“These are all taught by Grandmaster.”
Covering for the mistakes of her mouth by shifting them to the most knowledgeable in
spirits Grandmaster clearly was a very good method. As expected, hearing her
words, everyone’s doubts eased.
Zhao Wuji said with a wry smile:
“Little San already started absorbing this spirit ring. Right now there’s no chance to
stop. We can only hope for him to withstand the shock of the energy in the spirit ring,
enduring this mountain pass. Oh right, Xiao Wu, how did you escape the Titan Giant
Ape’s demon hand? Tell us first what happened?”
She couldn’t tell everyone that it was because the Titan Giant Ape Er Ming sensed her
smell that it specially came to carry her, before returning Xiao Wu naturally had
thought out what to say. Worriedly looking at Tang San before her she explained:
“I also don’t know what it was all about, that Titan Giant Ape grabbed me and ran into
the forest. Before running very far it seemed a cow like roar came through from one
direction, that Titan Giant Ape appeared very nervous. Looking at me, it threw me
aside at once. Afterwards it ran off.”
“A cow roar? What cow could make a Titan Giant Ape nervous? Afterwards?”
Zhao Wuji couldn’t help but scowl.
In Xiao Wu’s eyes displayed a fearful light,
“As that Titan Giant Ape dumped me, before leaving it made a howl. I only felt a sky
spinning and earth revolving dizziness pass, once I woke up, it was already nowhere
to be seen. The scene at that time was terrifying. All around were at least ten spirit
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of the nose and mouth and died. I don’t know whether to say my luck was good or
bad, I suddenly discovered, my spirit power had also broken through the thirtieth
rank.”
Zhao Wuji was alarmed,
“What? You already reached thirtieth rank? Who is older of you and Tang San?”
Xiao Wu said:
“I’m some months younger than him.”
Zhao Wuji was speechless a spell, the record Tang San had just now set, had already
been altered. However, Xiao Wu’s next words widened his eyes even more.
Xiao Wu said:
“At that time I was very frightened, perhaps the reason my spirit power increased was
because the external excitement was too large. I happened to discover a
comparatively suitable for me thousand year spirit beast that had fainted, so I killed it
to obtain my third spirit ring.”
“That as well?”
Fatty stared at Xiao Wu, showing an expression like a blind cat at a dead mouse.
Xiao Wu displayed an expression of lingering trepidation,
“Consider my fate great, I basically believed I would die. So that none of the
surrounding spirit beasts would wake up to attack, I had no choice but to jolt the
surrounding spirit beasts to death. After absorbing the third spirit ring my physical
strength recovered. Then I just walked in the direction I remembered coming from,
before hearing voices from this side and coming over to look, finally finding you.”

Notes

1. Idiom: There’s always someone better than you.

2. “Three”, which is also the san in Tang San.

3. 5寸 = 16.7 cm

4. (听声辨位) “Hearing Sound Distinguishing Location”

5. Idiom: Having sentimental attachment.

6. Oscar uses (儿), a diminutive suffix, in this case meaning something like “son”.

7. This one is a pain to translate. It’s close to a line from a poem in the famous 1989 comic by Ma Wing-
Shing (马荣成/馬榮成) Feng Yun/Fung Wan “Wind and Cloud” (风云/風雲) also variously adapted as
“The Storm Riders”. The full poem is (金鳞岂是池中物，一遇风云便化龙；九霄龙吟惊天变，风云际会
潜水游), which a daring person might butcher by translating as A golden carp within a pond, meeting
storms (wind and cloud) thus becomes a dragon; Nine heavenly dragons’ cry change the sky, at
storm’s edge will dive and swim What confuses the issue somewhat is that here “golden carp” (金鳞)
is misspelled as the homonym “golden (female) unicorn” (金麟) which differ only in one radical, and
by a quick google seems to be a common typo. Further confusing the issue is that the top hits on a

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 google search will refer to the erotic web novel by Monkey by the same name (金鳞岂是池中物) about
a street hoodlum growing up to become a business tycoon. In any case, I can’t find an explanation of
it and won’t be bothered reading the comic to figure it out, so you get a best fit translation.

8. Idiom: Misarranging matches through mistaken identification of couples. Mandarin ducks are a
common symbol for lovers - as are most birds in pairs.

9. This rhyme (nu da san, bao jin zhuan 女大三,抱金砖) is part of a series of how various age
differences in couples improves married life. Rhymes don’t translate well to English.

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035 – Tang San’s Tyrannical Third Spirit
Ability

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Although Xiao Wu’s excuse had a few loopholes, she had come back alive. Who would
have thought she and the Titan Giant Ape had a relationship of some sort? Everyone
subconsciously chose to believe her.
Zhao Wuji nodded and said:
“As long as you’re back. After you were taken, little San was so worried his eyes
turned all red. He asked for a mushroom sausage from Oscar and went after you
immediately.”
He briefly summarized everything that happened while Oscar passed a Recovery
Sausage to Xiao Wu.
Listening to Zhao Wuji, Xiao Wu’s eyes reddened. Tears fell like a broken string of
pearls, rolling down her cheeks. Looking at Tang San enveloped in a bloody mist, she
murmured: “Ge, please don’t get hurt. It’s all my fault. It’s all my fault I made you
worried. You have to persevere through this. As long as you wake up, I would do
anything.”
Xiao Wu felt truly remorseful. A moment of carelessness caused her to forget to
restrain her aura, causing Er Ming to find her and come to meet her. If she didn’t get
kidnapped by Er Ming, nothing after would have happened, and Tang San wouldn’t
absorb a spirit ring in such a condition.
But it was too late to say anything, and they could only hope that Tang San’s resolve
was firm enough to help him pass this crisis.
At the moment, in Tang San’s consciousness there was only one sentence. Xiao Wu, I
will go save you. With this thought, no matter how excruciating the pain, he always
bitterly withstood it, not letting his mind collapse first. In this life and death situation,
Tang San’s childhood cultivations were starting to show its use. His body was already
stronger than people his age, and Mysterious Heaven Skill was even more a hundred
percent toughness focused orthodox sect internal strength.
If the Man Faced Demon Spider’s spirit ring had a consciousness, it would discover
that its violent power would almost break through Tang San’s body every time, but his
body would always, at the last moment, block it back with sheer tenacity.
And each time he warded the energy off, Tang San would absorb a tiny bit of the
energy in the spirit ring. Under this slow growth, the ruthless energy was constantly
weakening.
Tang San now had to face the most crucial problem: after he absorbed the spirit ring’s
energy, how could he merge it with his body, his Mysterious Heaven Skill, and his spirit
Blue Silver Grass.
Though Blue Silver Grass itself was weak, it wasn’t likely to repel any other source of
energy, but the energy in the Man Faced Demon Spider’s spirit ring was too
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Fortunately, when he started absorbing the spirit ring, he ate another one of Oscar’s
Recovery Sausages, or else his stamina would be the first to fail.
Tang San’s bones started to make concentrated cracking sounds. This not quite loud
sound made everyones’ hairs rise, as if Tang San’s body could rupture at any second.
From the pores, the blood that oozed out slowly gained another layer of gray. With the
absorption of the spirit ring, the energy contained started a very forceful process of
cleansing Tang San’s body. The resulting pain was unimaginable.
Finally, with Tang San’s unyielding willpower, all the energy in his body started to give
in, starting the process of merging.
The fine beads of blood stopped oozing. Tang San’s furrowed brows smoothed out. A
dim layer of blue light started to creep out of his body.
Zhao Wuji was elated:
“He succeeded. The most dangerous moment has passed. Now is the process of
spirit power transforming. Tang San really is worthy of being called a creator of
miracles. Even a two thousand year old Man Faced Demon Spider’s spirit ring was
absorbed by him. The Unrivalled Dragon Serpent should really feel lucky: if their
granddaughter absorbed this spirit ring, she would probably have burst by now.”
Along with the release of the blue glow, Blue Silver Grass started slowly growing
around Tang San. The Blue Silver Grass’s size hadn’t changed much. Compared to
before, it had actually become slightly thinner. Originally dark blue, it has also changed
into purplish blue. That was a merged color, not showing in the form of patterns
anymore.
The Blue Silver Grass was now about two fingers thick. The biggest difference from
before was its luster, it looked as if the grass had been coated with a glaze.
Zhao Wuji had everyone back up a bit. He knew, since Tang San couldn’t fully control
the newly gained power, so some spirit power could overflow. In Tang San’s current
state, he would be surprised if Tang San could control the energy.
“AH——”
Just when everyone thought nothing else would happen, suddenly, Tang San’s brows
furrowed up again. A scream escaped his mouth, his cross legged body starting to
convulse violently. His chest suddenly stood out, his entire upper body arcing into the
air, the display terrifying.
“Ge——”
Xiao Wu cried out quickly, tears streaming from her eyes. Her nails were already
cutting into her palm, but she didn’t even notice.
Wuji was also surprised. What was wrong? Just when everyone was startled,
suddenly, accompanying the sound of splitting cloth, the clothes on Tang San’s back
suddenly tore open. Standing behind him, Dai Mubai clearly saw, next to Tang San’s
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What was this? With Dai Mubai pointing it out, everyone discovered the change on
Tang San’s back. Tang San currently looked like he was withstanding immense pain.
Blood started oozing out of his skin again, his entire body convulsing.
Immediately afterward, the eight bulges suddenly ruptured. The strange thing was,
Tang San’s skin didn’t peel back. Eight fist sized dark purple objects came out of the
nubs, growing with an astonishing speed.
When the eight bulges broke and grew the dark purple objects, Tang San’s entire
body became relaxed, his expression smoothing out, but his body still convulsing.
Under everyone’s surprised gaze, the dark purple objects grew over a meter in the
blink of an eye, and were still extending with frightening speed. When its length went
past 1.5 meters, the end grew a joint-like thing, and the dark purple once again
extended from the joint in another direction.
“This, this is…..”
The eight dark purple objects continued to grow until they reached three meters.
Completely shining purple, they looked extremely smooth. They were the thickest near
Tang San’s back, tapering until they filed into a sharp points at the end.
“Aren’t these the legs of the Man Faced Demon Spider?”
Looking at Tang San, and looking at the corpse of the Man Faced Demon Spider,
everyone discovered that the objects that grew out of Tang San’s back looked very
similar to the Man Faced Demon Spider’s legs. Only, they were slightly thinner overall
and looked more lustrous, accompanied by a faint sweet fragrance.
Zhao Wuji had personally seen many Spirit Masters absorb spirit rings, but this was
still the first time he had seen such a scene, for a moment he couldn’t help but lose the
ability to judge.
The bizarre scene still hadn’t finished. As those eight spider legs on Tang San’s back
extended behind him, they began to slightly move rhythmically, the four lower spider
legs slowly pierced the ground, unexpectedly lifting Tang San sitting crosslegged on
the ground, raising him into the air.
Tang San right now, like they were eight three metre long arms, looked extremely
strange.
Tang San’s body finally no longer convulsed, the clothes he wore were already
completely shredded. Gradually, the previously spreading Blue Silver Grass slowly
gathered back together, instead twisting around his body, bundling him in what
resembled a large cocoon, with only the spider legs still moving slowly on the outside.
The Shrek Academy group basically did not understand how this would happen, to
them, right now all they could do was wait. Faintly within, they could only hear the
sound of snapping bones echo from the cocoon. As for what was actually happening
to Tang San, nobody could say.
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“Tang San wouldn’t change into a big spider, right?”
Xiao Wu ferociously glared at him,
“Impossible. How would little San become a spider, these circumstances are certainly
just because of some variation from absorbing the spirit ring. He definitely won’t be in
trouble.”
Even Xiao Wu didn’t know if she was reassuring the others or reassuring herself,
waiting was currently all they could do.
But, who could still have anticipated that their wait this time would be so long.
When Oscar absorbed the spirit ring, from beginning to end only took a fraction of an
hour to complete, but after Tang San was wrapped up in Blue Silver Grass, it seemed
like time congealed, continuously without any news.
One double hour passed, two double hours passed, the color of the dark gradually
went from dark to bright, and once more travelling from bright and entering darkness.
A whole twelve double hour of waiting made everyone utterly exhausted. But who
dared be careless, they could only wait.
The one thing making them feel relieved was that the eight spider legs that had grown
on Tang San’s back moved constantly, showing traces of life.
At Zhao Wuji’s orders, everyone took turns to rest. Only Xiao Wu said anything to
refuse, continuously keeping watch at Tang San’s side. In her heart she silently
prayed, praying Tang San must pass through this crisis safe and sound.
“En——”
A low groaning sound roused Xiao Wu’s already somewhat fuzzy consciousness, she
hastily raised her head to look.
The slender Blue Silver Grass slowly came undone, one by one rolling outward,
gradually revealing their owner within.
Tang San’s body was covered by a dark brown layer, and as Blue Silver Grass
dispersed, this dark brown substance gradually came off his body like it was fruit
peel, revealing the body inside.
As Xiao Wu looked once again at Tang San, her charming face couldn’t help but blush
bashfully, Tang San currently didn’t wear a strand, his whole body completely naked.
The muscles on his body had unexpectedly become extremely distinct, and although
they weren’t bulging exaggeratedly, it gave off a feeling of brimming with strength.
Under the bronze colored skin there was a faint purple light haze moving around.
Entirely floating in the air, the previously crossed legs had already unfolded, limbs
sagging naturally, the entire person appearing to be permeated with a kind of demonic
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In Tang San’s disheveled black hair, several locks were bright purple, that purple hair
in itself seemed to emit a similar light, making Xiao Wu see unusually clearly.
The previous groaning was emitted by Tang San, right now, both his eyes just slowly
opened, a completely bewildered expression within his eyes.
Tang San himself also didn’t know what had happened, he only continuously
suppressed and endured extreme pain. The conviction to save Xiao Wu all along
supported his willpower. As the extremely violent pain suddenly disappeared, a kind of
difficult to describe relaxing pleasure spread throughout his whole body in a moment.
The pain could be endured, but the instant the relaxing pleasure arrived after the
extreme pain, Tang San’s entire person in the end sunk into a deep sleep. As he once
again recovered consciousness, it was the scene Xiao Wu had just witnessed.
The scene before him was hazy, like it was shrouded in a layer of white cotton.
Various kinds of senses gradually returned to the body, following his consciousness
gradually awakening, the scenery before Tang San gradually became clear.
His body was indescribably comfortable, like every single cell within the body was
cheering excitedly, only somewhat itchy, rather like something was stretching out from
his back. He was able to feel the moistness of the earth, and the brush of air
surrounding him, but Tang San vaguely discovered, it seemed to have somehow
become different.
By now the others had also taken note of Tang San’s changes. Zhu Zhuqing and Ning
Rongrong saw his naked body and hurriedly bashfully turned away, not daring to look
again. Although Xiao Wu was equally bashful, Tang San’s safety was even more
important to her, resisting the shyness in her heart, she still earnestly gazed at Tang
San.
Two yellow and one purple, three spirit rings revolved around Tang San moving
rhythmically up and down his body, that purple spirit ring looked exceedingly clear, the
purple shining within, setting of Tang San’s naked body extremely clearly. But at Tang
San’s side all the Blue Silver Grass already quietly faded away, only those eight three
metre long enormous spider legs on his back still remained.
“Ge——”
Xiao Wu couldn’t help but softly call out.
The sudden voice made Tang San start. This voice was really too familiar to him, also
one he longed for, subconsciously looking in the direction of the voice, just right to see
Xiao Wu looking up at him.
Tang San trembled fiercely once, at once wanting to leap at Xiao Wu, but, right now
his body supported by four spider legs was floating in midair. Those spider legs
themselves were part of his body, following his desire to move, the spider legs
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Tang San himself wasn’t clear on the changes of his body, and he immediately entirely
lost his balance, dropping from midair.
“Careful.”
Xiao Wu cried out in alarm, extending both arms to catch Tang San’s body. Fortunately
her strength was good, the impulse of Tang San falling from two metres in the air
couldn’t be considered too great, and he was just caught well by Xiao Wu.
The eight spider legs simultaneously rose to his back, although they looked
monstrous, they didn’t at all affect Tang San’s mobility.
A familiar scent reaching his nose, Tang San practically at once moved his arms to
embrace Xiao Wu,
“I, I’m not dreaming? Xiao Wu, it’s really you?”
Xiao Wu held Tang San just as tightly, already sobbing wordlessly.
Currently, Tang San’s haziness from just awakening was already clearing. He was only
too familiar with Xiao Wu’s scent, adding the warmth reaching him from the soft
delicate body in his arms, he knew that this was all real, Xiao Wu had returned, she
had returned.
“Silly, don’t cry, coming back is all well, coming back is all well.”
Lightly patting Xiao Wu’s back, Tang San also couldn’t stop his eyes from misting up.
All his worries melted away at this moment, the feeling of again seeing Xiao Wu after
what felt like a lifetime made his entire body tremble. Compared to Xiao Wu, just now
obtaining the third spirit ring counted as nothing, in his heart, nothing was more
important than Xiao Wu’s life.
“Ge, it’s all my fault, making you worry.”
Xiao Wu said, choking with sobs.
Tang San shook his head,
“Idiot, it was my fault, I who lacked ability, didn’t protect you properly.”
“Cough cough”
Coughing sounds to the side made the simultaneously sad and happy pair wake up.
The coughing was from Dai Mubai,
“Little San, although I admit, your means are very good, but, aren’t you at least putting
on pants? After all there are still other girls present.”
Tang San looked blank a moment, subconsciously looking at his body, at this
discovering that unexpectedly he wasn’t wearing even a strip of cloth.
Xiao Wu right now also came to herself, her charming face immediately blushing shyly.
Hurriedly closing her eyes, but still reluctant to part with little San’s hug, merely buried
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“This……, how would I become like this? Who took off my clothes?”
Tang San stupidly asked.
Oscar made his way over from the side,
“Nobody took off your clothes, who knows how they ceased to be?”
Tang San felt at his waist, fortunately, Twenty Four Moonlit Bridges was still there, at
once hurriedly softly pushing away Xiao Wu, he rapidly took out a set of clothes to put
on.
Wearing trousers still went well, but putting on his jacket was problematic. Tang San
now discovered the unusual condition on his back. As he looked behind him at the
eight pointy spider legs sprouting on his back, he couldn’t help but stare blankly.
Fatty Ma Hongjun with great understanding said:
“Don’t ask us why it would be like this, none of us knows. This happened in the
process of absorbing that Man Faced Demon Spider’s spirit ring. Tang San, didn’t that
spirit ring cause variation for you?”
By now Tang San had at least put on trousers, so Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing
also turned back around. After waiting for one day and one night, Tang San was now
at last out of danger, but the change in his body was nevertheless so monstrous, it
couldn’t help but pique everyone’s interest. Even Zhao Wuji was no exception.
“Let me sense myself at once.”
Tang San standing there slowly closed his eyes.
Generally speaking, Spirit Masters after absorbing a spirit ring were able to sense
what new spirit ability they possessed. Just like how Oscar when he had absorbed
the third spirit ring immediately knew his third sausage spirit incantation.
The pain Tang San endured in absorbing the spirit ring had been too great, to the
extent that he had spent the latter half of the absorption changing process
unconscious. Right now he could only search his soul to sense everything the third
spirit ring had provided him.
Tang San’s meditation went on for no less than half a double hour. As he once again
opened his eyes, his expression was somewhat strange.
“Well?”
Xiao Wu anxiously asked.
Tang San puzzled said:
“There should be no problem. The spirit ring wouldn’t vary. Teacher once said, only a
spirit varies, different spirits absorbing the same spirit ring would still give different
results. I already obtained an ability from absorbing the Man Faced Demon Spider’s
spirit ring. Everything is very ordinary. Only, I can’t explain these eight spider legs on
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“Aiyou!”
A miserable shriek suddenly erupted, everyone jumped with fright, believing it was a
spirit beast attack, immediately on alert as they looked in the direction the scream
came from, discovering no warning signs.
Emitting the shriek was Ma Hongjun, his right hand tightly holding his left hand, a
painful expression on his face. His left hand was already becoming purple, furthermore
the skin appeared damaged, with black liquid flowing down, a black qi rapidly
spreading up his arm.
“Not good, he’s poisoned. Oscar, quickly.”
Zhao Wuji shouted in a deep voice, in one stride reaching Ma Hongjun’s side, one
palm directly slapping his shoulder, using his vigorous spirit power to help him
suppress the poison invading his body.
“I your father have a small sausage.”
A dried small sausage was promptly delivered to Fatty’s mouth. At this everyone
breathed out.
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With the small sausage in his belly, the detoxifying effect showed in a moment, that
flow of black qi following the arm upwards immediately stopped spreading, reversing
direction. But, this only continued for a very brief time, that black qi had not even
passed Fatty’s shoulder before it suddenly stopped decreasing, a moment later it
unexpectedly once again spread upwards.
Oscar’s complexion changed greatly,
“Not good, my little sausage is unable to break up this poison, too fierce. Fatty, how
did you manage to get poisoned?”
Big drops of sweat continuously rolled off Ma Hongjun’s forehead, clearly he was
enduring enormous pain. Even though he had Zhao Wuji’s assistance, the resisting
effect of the two’s spirit power wasn’t great enough, the black qi was still spreading,
and Fatty’s palm was even more already beginning to fester.
From Fatty’s scream up till now, only a short period of time had passed, that’s all.
That poison’s severity made everyone turn pale with alarm.
Fatty while enduring the enormous pain with clenched teeth, with difficulty said:
“I was curious to touch one of the spider legs on Tang San’s back and became like
this. Tang San, those spider legs of yours are poisonous.”
Tang San startled, light flashing in his mind, suddenly recalling something,
“Fatty don’t move. Everyone get out of the way, do not under any circumstances again
touch the points of my spider legs.”
While speaking, he came before Fatty with one big stride, in spite of Fatty’s palm
already festering, he directly lifted the hand to hold it up. Right now, Tang San’s palm
in a moment changed into jade color.
A bizarre scene appeared, even Oscar’s small sausage was unable to remove the
poison, but after Tang San’s palm held Fatty’s hand, it unexpectedly rapidly withdrew
along its former path, dull dark purple liquid continuously flowing into Tang San’s palm
and disappearing unseen.
In only the time of several breaths, Fatty’s arm had already recovered to normal, the
wound on the palm also beginning to disseminate bright red blood.
“What is after all going on here?”
Apart from Tang San this question simultaneously appeared in everyone’s hearts.
Seeing that Fatty was out of danger, Tang San also breathed out. He knew everyone
had numerous questions, but was in no hurry to explain. After releasing Fatty’s hand,
with quick steps he arrived before that already dead Man Faced Demon Spider, lifting
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The Man Faced Demon Spider’s corpse had by now already become completely gray,
lacking any life force. Tang San only use a minute amount of spirit power, at once
causing a concentrated series of cracking sounds. That Man Faced Demon Spider’s
corpse unexpectedly shattered into fragments.
“I understand.”
Combined with his sense from the previous meditation, Tang San finally roughly
understood the sequence of events.
“From now on, no one come into contact with the spider legs on my back, these
spider legs contain the Man Faced Demon Spider’s poison. When I absorbed the spirit
ring, for some reason, I also completely absorbed the Man Faced Demon Spider’s
poison within my body. Why these circumstances would be like this perhaps we can
only see if Grandmaster can clearly understand. Its most expert spiderweb and my
Blue Silver Grass should also based on the Man Faced Demon Spider’s spirit ring
after mixing produce a certain variation. As for the actual degree of variation, I can
only return to slowly experiment. All my attributes received a not inconsiderable
upgrade, especially the two areas physical strength and speed. Spirit power also
increased greatly, to my senses it’s seemingly even more than thirty first rank.”
Zhao Wuji asked:
“Then what’s going on with these spider legs on your back?”
Tang San said with a wry smile:
“Like with absorbing all the Man Faced Demon Spider’s poison, I also don’t know why
something like this would occur. Those spider legs do not appear related to my
absorbing the spirit ring. I’m able to control their movement, if only somewhat
awkwardly.”
Dai Mubai said:
“Then can you withdraw them? You can’t be like this always. People would consider
you a monster.”
Tang San helplessly said:
“Aren’t we all monsters? I’ll try.”
While speaking, he condensed his spirit power and transmitted it to his spine. Issuing
an order to those eight spider legs to recall.
A bizarre scene appeared, those spreading open three metres long spider legs slowly
folded, bending twice to fit closely together, afterwards bit by bit merging into Tang
San’s body.
Tang San only felt some tickling on his back, nothing worth mentioning. During this
process, the three spirit rings over his body all flared brightly. Tang San could clearly
feel his spirit power being rapidly consumed. Evidently, putting away these spider legs
required the support of spirit power to carry out.
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finally completely merged into his back. Tang San could distinctly feel those eight
spider legs had not disappeared within his body, rather than changing into eight bizarre
energies, from his spine they fit in closely over eight of his ribs.
“If they can be put away it’s fine.”
Zhao Wuji nodded to Tang San,
“These spider legs are quite good. If they truly are like the Man Faced Demon
Spider’s spider legs, then, little San your strength is at once even more powerful.
Eight three metres long spider legs that can be controlled at will is completely
equivalent to eight pikes. With the poison, if it’s as poisonous as the Man Faced
Demon Spider, then it should be neurotoxin in addition to corrosive poison. From even
little Ao’s small sausage being unable to remove it, it can clearly be seen just how
violent the poison is.”
Tang San all along pondered, the process of obtaining this Man Faced Demon Spider
spirit ring was extremely painful, at present having already finished absorbing it, the
things he obtained were more than common Spirit Masters absorbing many spirit
rings. Let alone the attributes themselves substantially improving, and possessing the
ability he most hoped to obtain, and on his back these eight spider legs Tang San also
didn’t know whether he should be happy or concerned about. After all, he didn’t know
what consequences conditions like these would bring him in the future.
Right now, Tang San even more missed his Teacher, if Grandmaster was here,
perhaps these questions could all be answered.
“Well, don’t think about it right now, everything can wait until we return.”
Zhao Wuji wore a smile looking at these children before him, his mood greatly relaxed,
“Although this time we came across not a few inconveniences, and also went through
danger a number of times, in the end we dealt with them. Oscar, Tang San and Xiao
Wu have smoothly obtained spirit rings and advanced to the Spirit Elder realm. The
crop is certainly pretty good. It’s also time to go back. Returning to Shrek Academy,
we’re setting off.”
Everyone cheered in chorus. The students had a number of times been in danger of
death, now everything was already settled and they were at last returning home. The
seven students looked at one another, an intangible deep connection extending
between everyone’s hearts. Undergoing this time’s visit to Star Dou Great Forest,
whether obtaining spirit rings, or without obtaining them, right now the only thought
was to return to the Academy, comfortably lying down to sleep in their own beds.
If saying that when coming here the seven were still somewhat estranged, then, by
now their relationship had undoubtedly pulled much closer. The previously least
accepted by everyone Ning Rongrong also used her actions to gain everyone’s
approval, and in the end between life and death she herself also felt the meaning of
the word ‘friends’. Before a group even more outstanding than herself, what could she
still feel superior about?
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strength only had fifty percent of his peak condition, therefore, everyone were still
extremely careful while leaving Star Dou Great Forest. Not only were everyone
provided with one of Oscar’s mushroom sausages and Recovery Sausages, but also
still maintained the most defensive formation.
While walking out of Star Dou Great Forest, Xiao Wu recounted the story she
previously told everyone to Tang San, also telling him about obtaining her third spirit
ring.
“Xiao Wu, what is your third spirit ring ability?”
Tang San curiously asked.
Xiao Wu giggled, saying:
“Secret, I’ll tell you after we’ve returned. Little San, how did you kill that Man Faced
Demon Spider? At that time you were alone. Even if it was an injured Man Faced
Demon Spider, its attack power should still have been extremely terrifying. Moreover it
was still venomous.”
Hearing Xiao Wu’s question, Tang San suddenly started,
“Oh, that’s right, I almost forgot about it. Zhao Wuji, wait a moment before going on.”
By now, they were already approaching the edge of Star Dou Great Forest, although
they still saw some spirit beasts, for the most part they were ten year and hundred
year levels, no cause for concern.
Zhao Wuji halted, looking at Tang San,
“What’s going on?”
Tang San’s right hand swiped at Twenty Four Moonlit Bridges, taking out the Zhuge
Godly Crossbow[1]. Xiao Wu mentioning killing the Man Faced Demon Spider made
him remember, that day his Godly Zhuge Crossbow had after being loaded twice not
been discharged. If the mechanism was kept loaded for a long time, it would harm the
crossbow’s body. Fortunately, only one day had passed, right now there was still time
to release the tension.
When the Godly Zhuge Crossbow was loaded it must be relieved by shooting, this
also was one of its drawbacks.
Seeing the Godly Zhuge Crossbow in Tang San’s hand, Xiao Wu suddenly understood,
“You used it to kill the Man Faced Demon Spider. This thing’s power is indeed
formidable, the Man Faced Demon Spider’s eyes couldn’t endure it.”
The others naturally heard Xiao Wu’s words. Because they were previously in a tense
situation, no one had paid attention to how the Man Faced Demon Spider had died,
afterwards Tang San also began absorbing the spirit ring and everyone were only
concerned about his safety. Right now hearing Xiao Wu mention it, they recalled what
kind of terrifying existence the Man Faced Demon Spider was, looking at the Godly
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Tang San used action to tell everyone how this Godly Zhuge Crossbow was used.
After the business in Star Dou Great Forest this time, in his heart he already
acknowledged these companions. Mechanism type hidden weapons were also not
Tang Sect’s true secrets, he didn’t care about concealing it.
Raising his hand, aiming the Godly Zhuge Crossbow at a big tree to the side, Tang
San moved the switch.
Gabeng, Gabeng, a successive mechanical sound resounded, everyone only felt a
blur before them, immediately followed by a successive pupu sound echoing.
How fast that momentary burst was the students couldn’t say, even Zhao Wuji’s
expression changed.
Among everyone, the fastest no doubt was agility attack type Spirit Master Zhu
Zhuqing, but even she reached the conclusion that she absolutely would be unable to
escape from the kind of firing speed the Godly Zhuge Crossbow had.
Everyones’ complexions changed, looking dumbstruck at each other.
As everyone reached the tree, they clearly saw, on that tree that would require three
large men to encircle, right now already appeared two rows of altogether sixteen
finger sized little holes. Light shone through the holes, and one could see in one end
and out the other.
Zhao Wuji couldn’t help but ask:
“Tang San, what is this thing? How did you make it?”
Tang San held up the Godly Zhuge Crossbow before its owner,
“I call it a Godly Zhuge Crossbow. It’s a kind of extraordinarily potent mechanism type
hidden weapon. Anyone could use it. Filled with forty eight crossbow bolts, after each
time the mechanism is set it can by the mechanism launch sixteen bolts in a moment.
Like just now. With the mechanism set it has to be shot, otherwise after the
mechanism is stretched for too long, the crossbow will take damage. Because the
strength of the mechanism included in this kind of crossbow is very great, even metal
will be unable to easily endure it. This is also the drawback of the Godly Zhuge
Crossbow.”

Notes

1. (诸葛神弩) “Zhuge God Crossbow”, Zhuge probably refers to Zhuge Liang, the supposed Three
Kingdoms era strategist and supposed inventor of the repeating crossbow.

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 Credits

Author — (唐家三少) Tang Jia San Shao

Illustrator — (暮逢春) Mu Feng Chun

Publication platfom — Shumilou.co

Publisher — (长江出版社) Changjiang Press

Translator — Blue Silver Translation

Book designer — Armaell

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Table of Contents
029 – Unrivalled Dragon Serpent 2
Part 1 3
Part 2 9
Part 3 15
030 – Oscar’s Third Spirit Ring 18
Part 1 19
Part 2 24
Part 3 28
031 – Forest King, Titan Giant Ape 33
Part 1 34
Part 2 39
Part 3 44
032 – Wicked Butcher, Man Faced Demon Spider 49
Part 1 50
Part 2 55
Part 3 59
033 – Meng Yiran Also Uses Hidden Weapons? 64
Part 1 65
Part 2 71
Part 3 76
034 – Limit Surpassing Man Faced Demon Spider Spirit Ring 81
Part 1 82
Part 2 87
Part 3 92
035 – Tang San’s Tyrannical Third Spirit Ability 98
Part 1 99
Part 2 103
Part 3 107
Credits 112

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