After driving Yu Xiaogang away, Oscar also felt much more at ease. Without this so called "Grandmaster" giving blind instructions, Oscar's future training plans could be carried out much more smoothly.
When Tang San returned to Shrek Academy, Oscar had already prepared a special training plan for him. However… although the plan was indeed tailored for Tang San, Oscar was no saint.
The main reason he kept Tang San nearby was still to prevent him from causing trouble in the future. So while Oscar would help him cultivate his Blue Silver Grass spirit, he would also subtly weaken Tang San's potential.
After all, Tang San truly was a genius whether it was his twin martial spirits, his innate full spirit power, or the fact that he carried the soul of an adult. Naturally, Oscar could not allow him to fully develop.
In his future plans, the Clear Sky Sect would inevitably become an obstacle. So Oscar's actions were not without reason.
Of course, on the surface Oscar seemed a little scheming, but he never considered himself a goody two shoes. Everything he did now was just paving the way for the future.
If he really intended to cultivate Tang San without holding anything back, he wouldn't have taken away the Blue Silver Emperor and that hundred thousand year spirit bone.
Now that he had Tang San and Xiao Wu by his side, according to the original story they should remain in Shrek Academy for two years. These two years would be the period that completely changed their original fates.
At this point, Oscar could not be called extremely devious. Though his mind had many calculations, he was still far better than he would be in the future. Besides, he needed Tang San to provide him with certain things.
For example, the crafting methods of those advanced hidden weapons in Tang San's Hundred Mechanisms. But of course, this kid would never obediently hand them over. So Oscar would need careful planning to get what Tang San held.
He couldn't guarantee success, but he definitely wouldn't miss the opportunity.
The day after sending Yu Xiaogang away, Oscar began training the Shrek group. By now, more than half of them were about to break through to their next level:
Dugu Yan at level 49,
Dai Mubai at level 39,
Zhu Zhuqing at level 29,
as well as Tang San and Xiao Wu.
So for the next month, Oscar would push them to their limits, giving harsher training until they broke through. Then he could move on to the next step in his plans.
Meanwhile, as Oscar was beginning Shrek's training, Tang Hao returned to his cave to bid farewell to the Blue Silver Emperor, Ah Yin and became furious.
Because Ah Yin was gone. And with her, the hundred thousand year Blue Silver Emperor's right leg bone that had been kept for Tang San was also gone!
Seeing the provocative words carved into the stone wall, Tang Hao let out a roar that shook the heavens:
"Spirit Hall! Damn you, Spirit Hall! For this blood feud, I, Tang Hao, will see you destroyed!"
After his rage subsided, Tang Hao coughed up a mouthful of blood. His body was already crippled, and now, driven to madness by grief and anger, he collapsed into the pit where Ah Yin had once been planted.
With trembling, calloused hands, Tang Hao caressed the soil where she had once grown, tears streaming from the corners of his eyes.
"Ah Yin… Ah Yin…"
After a long while, Tang Hao struggled to sit up.
"Ah Yin, I cannot die yet. Our little San has only just begun his path. Once he has enough power to protect himself, I swear I will go to Spirit Hall and bring you back… even if… even if I never return…"
…
Back at Shrek Academy, while cultivating, Tang San suddenly felt his heart tighten, though he didn't know why. Oscar, who was instructing him on cultivating the Blue Silver Grass, noticed:
"Xiao San, what's wrong?"
Tang San snapped out of it and replied, "Senior, I'm fine."
Oscar nodded and continued:
"For the next month, every evening I will personally guide you in training. Remember you must not be distracted or overambitious. Understand?"
Tang San nodded solemnly.
"I understand, senior. It won't happen again."
Satisfied, Oscar said:
"Do you remember what I told you before that your Blue Silver Grass is not ordinary Blue Silver Grass?"
Sitting cross legged, Tang San nodded seriously.
"Yes, I remember. But senior, Blue Silver Grass is the most common and weakest plant on the continent. Whether as a spirit or as a spirit beast, it's at the very bottom. Still, I trust you wouldn't be mistaken.
But… I want to understand why. That way I'll know the direction I should take in my cultivation."
Oscar smiled faintly.
"I like your thirst for knowledge. Today's first lesson is to clear up your doubts, so that in the future your cultivation path will remain firm."
Hearing this, Tang San's eyes lit up as he listened carefully.
Oscar explained:
"Blue Silver Grass is indeed very ordinary. But any spirit or spirit beast, no matter how weak at first, can become extraordinary once it reaches a certain level.
Your Blue Silver Grass is still in its ordinary form because it has not fully awakened. For it to be on par with the Clear Sky Hammer, there is only one possibility I can think of that your Blue Silver Grass carries an immensely powerful bloodline. And within Blue Silver Grass, the only bloodline that can rival the Clear Sky Hammer is that of the Emperor the Blue Silver Emperor."
Tang San's eyes gleamed.
"The Emperor of Blue Silver Grass?"
Oscar nodded.
"That's right. Only Blue Silver Grass with the Emperor's bloodline can rival top tier tool spirits like the Clear Sky Hammer. But for certain special reasons, your Blue Silver Grass has not fully awakened."
Tang San finally understood why his Blue Silver Grass still looked ordinary. But how could he awaken it?
Before he could ask, Oscar continued:
"I know what you're thinking. Since you possess twin spirits, your Blue Silver Emperor bloodline is definitely not weak. In fact, if you had followed the correct path from the start, your Blue Silver Grass should have experienced its first awakening evolution when you acquired your third spirit ring.
But your first spirit ring gave you no boost to your bloodline. Choosing a beast ring as your first ring directly suppressed your Blue Silver Emperor bloodline. That's why I look down so much on your teacher no, your former teacher.
If not for his mistake in choosing your first spirit ring, your Blue Silver Grass should already be on the verge of evolution. But now… you are still far from it."
Hearing this, Tang San's gaze dimmed for a moment. Then he sighed regretfully.
"Senior, I don't want to dwell on the past. I only want to know how should I strengthen the bloodline of my Blue Silver Grass in the future?"
Oscar replied:
"It's both simple and difficult. Do you know the trait of the Blue Silver Emperor?"
Tang San frowned.
"The Blue Silver Grass has vigorous vitality, growing everywhere on the continent. As the Emperor of its kind, I think its trait should be… life itself?"
Pleased with the answer, Oscar nodded.
"You're indeed perceptive. Yes, the Blue Silver Emperor's defining trait is its inexhaustible vitality like the saying: 'Wildfire burns without end, yet with the spring breeze, life grows again.'
To awaken your Blue Silver Emperor bloodline, the best method is to absorb spirit rings from plant type spirit beasts with powerful vitality. That is the only way to maximize stimulation of your bloodline."
Tang San nodded, but then asked with concern:
"But if I only pursue vitality, won't my Blue Silver Grass develop into a support type spirit? Although… although my teacher chose the wrong direction before, I still think he had some foresight. As a control type, Blue Silver Grass should be better suited for battle."
Hearing this, Oscar gave him a faint glance.
"Xiao San, do you really think that adding vitality rich spirit rings to your Blue Silver Grass automatically means it will become support type?"
Tang San froze.
"Isn't it? Who but support types would give up attack and control for just vitality?"
Oscar shook his head.
"It seems you've been too deeply influenced by Yu Xiaogang's thinking."
Tang San did not refute this. He knew it was true after all, Yu Xiaogang had taught him for six years. Such thoughts couldn't be changed instantly.
Oscar continued:
"You're right that most spirit masters who choose vitality rich rings are support types. But your Blue Silver Grass is an exception.
Think about it: if your bloodline is strengthened, its toughness and vitality won't just be for healing.
Of course not. Once enhanced, even without spirit abilities, your Blue Silver Grass will become a terrifyingly resilient and life filled tool for control.
Spirit abilities are important, but only when your martial spirit itself is strong enough will you truly wield great power."
Pausing, Oscar looked at Tang San's left hand.
"You should have noticed this yourself. Even though your Clear Sky Hammer has no spirit rings yet, as your strength grows, doesn't it also grow stronger?"
Hearing this, Tang San felt as if clouds had parted and the moon shone through suddenly everything became clear.
"I understand now. That's it… that's it." He murmured.
"If that's the case, then my third spirit ring should indeed come from a vitality rich spirit beast, to make up for what I've lacked before."
Oscar nodded.
"Correct. And don't worry about lacking combat ability you still have your second spirit."
Tang San looked up sharply.
"Senior, you mean…?"
Oscar smiled.
"I assume both your parents, and Yu Xiaogang too, told you not to attach rings to your Clear Sky Hammer yet, didn't they?"
Tang San nodded.
"Yes."
"They may not know the true method for cultivating twin spirits, but that advice was correct.
Think about it if you wait until reaching Spirit King before adding rings to your Clear Sky Hammer, then won't your first ring start at the ten thousand year level?"
Hearing this, Tang San's eyes sparkled and he nodded.
"That's what my teacher told me too. But his suggestion was to wait until I became a Titled Douluo before adding any rings."
Oscar smiled slightly.
"That advice isn't wrong, but it's risky. If anything goes wrong at that stage, the consequences will be catastrophic."
Tang San shivered inside.
"Why do you say that?"
Oscar explained:
"Absorbing spirit rings isn't as simple as it looks. With two rings already, you should have noticed some of the difficulties.
For rings below ten thousand years, a spirit master only needs a strong and resilient body. But for ten thousand year and above, it's different.
The rings of such beasts cause soul shock. If a spirit master can't endure that shock, the lightest consequence is losing all cultivation. At worst, the body explodes and you die.
Now, let's not even talk about when you'll reach level ninety. If you wait until then and suddenly need to absorb so many ten thousand year rings can your body handle it?"
Tang San fell silent in thought, then asked:
"Then what should I do?"
Oscar replied:
"First, you must awaken the Blue Silver Emperor bloodline within your Blue Silver Grass. That will grant you powerful vitality to endure the pressure your second spirit will bring.
Only then can you hope to wield both spirits fully. Otherwise, you risk accidents ones beyond calculation."
Hearing this, Tang San nodded firmly.
"I understand. From now on, I will cultivate step by step according to senior's guidance, ensuring no mistakes, and avoiding the tragic fates of the future."
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