Tang San was very clear about the importance of the fourth soul ring. For a soul master, the fourth soul ring was crucial; once chosen, it could very likely determine the path of one's future development. Therefore, the decision at this stage was especially important.
Recently, Tang San had also sensed something new within his body—an internal force similar to the Xuantian Martial Art, no, it was even more substantial than his current Xuantian Martial Art.
But that was not the most important thing. What mattered more was that he seemed to have glimpsed part of his own future. Though vague, the vision felt real.
To become the person he had seen in that vision, Tang San felt he needed to exert his maximum potential at this stage, at the very least, not lose to the fragments of memory he had witnessed.
For instance, the six-thousand-year-old light-attribute plant soul beast before him—Tang San had seen in his memory that he absorbed a ten-thousand-year-old soul ring from a soul beast. So he wanted to try the same.
"小 San, what are you hesitating about? You know my theory has never been wrong." Before Flender and Liu Erlong could speak, the Master had already strode up to Tang San, placing a hand on his shoulder, questioning sharply: "Tang San, have you forgotten how you've come this far? Without my theory, you'd still be a Blue Silver Grass soul master, clueless about your own development. And now, just because of a few inconsequential failures, you're doubting me?"
"The light-attribute soul beast you've chosen—isn't it the one you asked me how to defeat Cheng Xiao? And now, what are you even doing?"
Tang San looked down, lost in thought for a moment, then slowly spoke:"Master, you misunderstand. I'm not doubting your theory. I just want to become stronger, so I wish to absorb a ten-thousand-year-old light soul beast."
"Ten thousand years?" Upon hearing this, the Golden Triangle was stunned.
"Tang San, tell me, what should the year of the fourth soul ring be?" The Master's expression turned grim.
"Master, according to your Martial Soul theory, the absorption period for the fourth soul ring should be around five thousand years, but I want to try," Tang San raised his head and met the Master's gaze.
"Reckless!" The Master shouted angrily. "Are you out of your mind? Do you even know how dangerous it is to absorb beyond the appropriate age? If something happens to you, how am I supposed to explain it to your father?"
"You are my only disciple, my hope to prove the Martial Soul to the world. Without my permission, without your father's permission, you must not die! Do you understand?!"
Though harsh, Tang San could still detect care and fear beneath the Master's words. Yet, he did not want to follow conventional training—he wanted to break limits and become stronger.
As his soul power increased and soul rings accumulated, Tang San clearly felt the disadvantage of his Blue Silver Grass, a 'trash' soul, becoming more apparent. Without the extra memories recently appearing in his mind, he might have already lost patience with training.
Dai Mubai's White Tiger, Ma Hongjun's Phoenix—both became increasingly powerful as they acquired more soul rings. His Blue Silver Grass, however, due to its inherent weakness, only widened the gap. Thankfully, his training speed had improved, keeping him from losing composure.
Still, faster training couldn't allow him to leap ahead like a rocket. If it weren't for having lived two lives, mastering Tang Sect's secrets and external weaponry, and acquiring soul bones by chance, he would have already fallen far behind his peers.
Even in the Master's eyes, Tang San's hidden weapons were trivial, small things. As a soul master, raw strength was paramount, and that was why he so desperately wished Tang San to reach the peak with his guidance.
The reality, however, was clear: Blue Silver Grass was weak. Without awakened bloodlines, it was inherently weaker than other Martial Souls. This was precisely why Tang San wanted a ten-thousand-year fourth soul ring—to align theory and gain strength without widening the gap further.
"Master, please help me hunt a ten-thousand-year-old White Tiger. I've made up my mind—the fourth soul ring will be ten thousand years." Tang San's gaze was resolute.
"Tang San! Why don't you listen to me? Absorbing a ten-thousand-year soul ring recklessly can only end in bodily explosion! Do you really want to die so blindly?" The Master's voice rose in alarm. His once obedient disciple now had his own ideas—how could he not be worried?
Tang San shook his head, speaking earnestly:"Master, don't you remember in the Star Dou Great Forest, my third soul ring was absorbed across levels as well?"
"Because of that cross-level absorption, I gained an external soul bone. And I'm confident I can absorb the ten-thousand-year fourth soul ring."
"In half a year, the Continental Advanced Soul Master Elite Tournament will begin. I still need to prove your theory as your disciple."
Hearing this, the Master's emotions calmed, touched.
If Tang San could indeed absorb a ten-thousand-year soul ring for his fourth ring, he would shine brilliantly at the upcoming tournament. And as Tang San's Master, who would dare question his theory then?
Thinking of this glorious scene, the Master relaxed, murmuring to himself:"Very well, if you truly wish to do this, then I can only trust you."
Though happy, he knew that a ten-thousand-year fourth soul ring had never been achieved in the history of Douluo Continent. Success meant everything, failure would shatter him.
To ease his Master's worry, Tang San smiled:"Don't worry, Master. Perhaps the White Tiger we hunt will even drop a soul bone."
"With two soul bones, Cheng Xiao would be no match for me."
The Master sighed, beckoning Flender and Liu Erlong, essentially agreeing to Tang San's request.
At that moment, the ground trembled, and an even larger White Tiger appeared before them. Upon seeing it, Flender was stunned by the 'king' mark on its forehead.
"A ten-thousand-year White Tiger! Tang San, your luck is incredible." The Master's face lit up with joy."It must be coming for the thousand-year White Tiger. Flender, Erlong, quickly, use Martial Soul Fusion to take it down!"
At the next moment, a golden array appeared beneath the feet of the Golden Triangle, accompanied by the Master's roar:
"Sun and Moon Shining, Golden Transformation!"
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