"Has the time for the heavenly screen's descent finally arrived?"
In the White World, at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.
In the comparison video, Tang Chuan saw his cultivation finally reach the Level 50 Quasi Soul King.
Soaking his entire body in the icy and fiery waters of the Yin Yang Well while undergoing the Ice and Fire Body Tempering, Tang Chuan could not help but glance up at the comparison heaven screen in the sky. His eyes narrowed slightly as he murmured to himself.
"The comparison video displayed on this screen must represent the future that would have originally unfolded for me if the screen had not descended. I wonder how much this future differs from my current path."
Meanwhile, the comparison video continued.
[After breaking through to Level 50 Quasi Soul King, Tang Chuan bade farewell to his mother, Ah Yin, and the Blue Silver King with a smile, preparing to venture into the Star Dou Great Forest once more to hunt for his fifth spirit ring.]
[He mentioned that there was one additional matter he needed to accomplish during this journey, which might take some time, promising to bring a surprise to his mother and the Blue Silver King upon his return.]
[After saying goodbye, Tang Chuan set out once more for the Star Dou Great Forest.]
[He ventured deep into the inner regions of the forest, searching meticulously for a top-tier Plant Spirit Beast suitable for his fifth spirit ring.]
In the White World, at Shrek Academy.
"I wonder what kind of Plant Spirit Beast Tang Chuan will choose for his fifth spirit ring, and how many years of cultivation it might have," Ning Rongrong said, resting her chin in her hands as she gazed at the comparison heaven screen. Her delicate and noble face reflected a mix of curiosity and anticipation.
"It's truly intriguing," she added.
Beside her, Dai Mubai spoke with a face full of envy.
"Absorbing a thousand-year spirit ring as the second ring and a 10,000-year spirit ring as the fourth… such a configuration surpasses the optimal standard. It's incredibly enviable!"
"Unfortunately, the comparison video only recently revealed the effects of Whale Glue on enhancing physical fitness, and now the entire continent knows about it."
"I went to the medicine halls in Suotuo City to buy Whale Glue, only to find it all sold out or pre-ordered. I had to pay a steep price just to get a single piece of thousand-year Whale Glue and several pieces of hundred-year Whale Glue."
"If only I had discovered its body-strengthening effects earlier, perhaps I could have absorbed a thousand-year spirit ring for my second ring too!"
As he spoke, his voice carried regret and a deep sigh.
Ma Hongjun, listening silently, curled his lips in secret derision.
Heh, you? Even if you had a lifetime, you would never have realized the true effects of Whale Glue. I spend my time at brothels venting my Evil Fire, while you waste yours on wine and women, living a carefree life. With such habits, it would be a miracle if you discovered anything at all.
At the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect.
After seeing in the comparison video that Tang Chuan had self-created the Thunder Body Refinement Technique, Yu Luomian whispered to Yu Yuanzhen.
"Big brother, this Thunder Body Refinement Technique really seems capable of strengthening the body. Our Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect specializes in lightning attributes, so we naturally possess the conditions for Thunder Body Tempering. Since Tang Chuan, as a commoner with the Blue Silver Grass Spirit, could perform it by absorbing the spirit ring of a Thunderclap Hell Prison Vine to gain lightning attributes, surely we could do the same."
"Should we try creating the Thunder Body Refinement Technique ourselves?"
"Exactly! The Vice Sect Leader is right. We definitely can," other elders chimed in confidently.
The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect, one of the Upper Three Sects with the longest history, was home to proud and confident elders of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan. Seeing Tang Chuan self-create the Thunder Body Refinement Technique along with three other lightning-attribute Spirit Abilities inspired them all to attempt to replicate his methods.
Success would undoubtedly strengthen the sect's foundation significantly.
To reject a gift from Heaven would invite disaster.
"Very well! Once this comparison video ends, I will have people begin the research immediately!" Yu Yuanzhen said in a deep voice.
Although self-creating Spirit Abilities was not easy, using Tang Chuan's ideas and logic as a reference would bring only benefits and no harm. If successful, it might even encourage his youngest son, Yu Xiaogang, who had been away for many years, to return.
[Within the inner region of the Star Dou Great Forest, after days of searching, Tang Chuan finally discovered a 20,000-year Earth Vein Purple Ganoderma among a continuous range of mountains.]
[Although named Earth Vein Purple Ganoderma, its form was closer to that of a tree, and its juvenile form resembled a Lingzhi mushroom, hence the name.]
[Its vitality was incredibly resilient. Always growing at the core nodes of earth veins, it absorbed the earth's power, converting it into vitality and spirit power. Any separated part of its body could grow into a new individual, making it nearly impossible to destroy.]
(Earth Vein Purple Ganoderma – Concept Art)
[Tang Chuan summoned his Blue Silver Emperor Martial Soul and launched a series of Spirit Abilities. He accelerated the growth of the Blue Silver Emperor around him, activated his fifth Spirit Ability, Blazing Sun Glory, and absorbed sunlight to bombard the Earth Vein Purple Ganoderma with scorching light beams. Then he unleashed his fourth Spirit Ability, Thunder Prison, calling down massive heavenly thunder, and even threw fragmentation grenades to attack it.]
[After several hours of relentless assault, he finally exhausted the Earth Vein Purple Ganoderma, leaving it dead.]
[The surrounding area bore the marks of his attack—charred remains, deep craters, and countless scratches from shrapnel.]
[From the remains, countless black light dots dissipated, eventually condensing into a pitch-black 10,000-year spirit ring above the Ganoderma.]
[Tang Chuan summoned his Blue Silver Emperor Martial Soul and sat cross-legged beside it. Using the Blue Silver Grass Meditation Technique, he drew the spirit ring over and began refining and absorbing it.]
[Upon successfully absorbing the fifth spirit ring, Tang Chuan tested its Spirit Ability and named it Earth Vein Connection.]
[This ability allowed him to sink roots deep into the earth, absorbing its power to convert into his own vitality and spirit power, significantly enhancing the growth and recovery of his Blue Silver Emperor Martial Soul.]
[It could also channel a substantial portion of physical and lightning-attribute attack damage into the ground, further protecting Tang Chuan and bolstering his combat capabilities.]
In the White World, at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.
Tang Chuan noted with surprise that, in the comparison video where the comparison heaven screen had not descended, he had also hunted a 20,000-year Earth Vein Purple Ganoderma, and the fifth Spirit Ability obtained was likewise Earth Vein Connection.
"What a coincidence!" he muttered. "Without the screen's descent, the fifth Spirit Ability I obtain is the same as the first Spirit Ability of the fifth spirit ring after the Earth Dragon Golden Gourd's Sacrifice. Both are Earth Vein Connection, with nearly identical effects."
[After absorbing the fifth spirit ring, Tang Chuan left the Star Dou Great Forest.]
[This time, however, he did not return to the Blue Silver Forest. Instead, he headed to Heaven Dou Imperial City, making his way to the Heaven Dou Royal Academy.]
At that moment, the screen suddenly dimmed. Lines of golden characters emerged.
[White World: The fourth stage of the past of Tang Chuan, the god of life and god of destruction, has finished playing!]
[Next is voting time!]
[Once the voting concludes, the heavenly screen will tally the votes for the two selected comparison figures from the Black and White Worlds to determine the winner and distribute the rewards!]