Tang Hao: "Little San, how do you feel now?"
Eight Spider Lances Soul Bone emerged from Tang San's back, and he tried to control it.
Unlike before, because he had the first experience, he used it much better this time.
However, he had to be more careful this time. Before the external Spirit Bone completely fused with him, he had to be extremely careful!
After all, his fourth spirit ring was a fifty-thousand-year one, and according to his teacher's theory, it exceeded his absorption limit, so there would be a breaking-in period between the external Spirit Bone and the Spirit Master.
Xiao Tian: "Hehehe, Tang San, I didn't expect you to be so lucky. Here's another Eight Spider Lances Soul Bone. Taking it off would be just right for the Old freak to absorb."
Just then, Tang Hao sensed movement not far away, frowned, and said vigilantly, "Little San, be careful. I sense a powerful Spirit Beast nearby!"
Tang San nodded slightly. He also sensed it. If the age was suitable, it could serve as his fifth spirit ring!
Tang San: "Father, it seems the scent of blood from our battle has attracted other Spirit Beasts."
The next moment, a giant, dark-golden ant slowly crawled towards them.
Tang San looked at its appearance, searching his memories for information about this Spirit Beast, and exclaimed in surprise, "Father, this is a Thousand Jun Barrier Ant Emperor, and judging by its size, it's around seventy thousand years old, making it very suitable for my fifth spirit ring. However, Thousand Jun Barrier Ant Emperors will quickly burrow into the ground to escape when in danger, and they are also gregarious Spirit Beasts. I imagine it won't be long before more Thousand Jun Barrier Ants and Thousand Jun Barrier Ant Emperors appear. Father, this time, I'm afraid you'll have to deal with it."
Now that he had obtained an external Spirit Bone, which somewhat compensated for the loss of his first Spirit, there was no need for him to fight the Thousand Jun Barrier Ant Emperor alone.
Even if he could kill it, it would probably take a long time, and that time would be enough to attract more of its kin, leaving him no chance to absorb this spirit ring.
Tang Hao nodded slightly upon hearing this. Thousand Jun Barrier Ant Emperors were known for their strength and defense. Whether Little San's fifth spirit ring granted an offensive or defensive Spirit Ability, it would be a good choice.
Under the combined assault of Tang San and Tang Hao, the Thousand Jun Barrier Ant Emperor in front of them quickly fell, finally being killed by Tang San.
It could only let out a cry before dying, to notify its kin.
Tang Hao's expression darkened slightly: "Little San, you can't absorb the Thousand Jun Barrier Ant Emperor's spirit ring here. Let's change locations and kill a few more Spirit Beasts along the way, using their blood scent as a cover."
Finally, Tang Hao, carrying Tang San and the Thousand Jun Barrier Ant Emperor's corpse, arrived near the edge of the Star Dou Great Forest.
Tang Hao: "Little San, go ahead and absorb it. Once you're done, we'll go find your mother. I'll protect you now."
Tang San nodded.
Another half-day passed, and Tang San opened his eyes, a look of joy in them.
Tang Hao eagerly asked, "Little San, how is it? What level of spirit power are you now, and what Spirit Ability did your fifth spirit ring grant you?"
Tang San smiled: "Father, I'm already level fifty-seven!"
Tang Hao merely nodded slightly upon hearing this, his face showing no surprise. Reaching level fifty-seven after absorbing so many high-year spirit rings beyond his level was within his expectations.
Originally, Little San's achievements should have been more than this, and Tang Hao still felt a bit unwilling.
After composing himself, Tang Hao asked, "What about the fifth Spirit Ability?"
Tang San: "My fifth Spirit Ability is called Thousand Jun Barrier, and it's a defensive Spirit Ability."
Tang Hao nodded faintly and said, "Not bad. You do indeed lack a defensive Spirit Ability right now, so this Spirit Ability comes at just the right time."
There was something Tang Hao didn't say: if Tang San's Blue Silver GrassSpirit was still there, after awakening the Blue Silver Emperor bloodline, the toughness of those Blue Silver Emperors would have been enough to form a defensive Spirit Ability, allowing the Clear Sky Hammer to take the path of extreme offense, but it was a pity.
However, on second thought, Spirit Abilities were inherently random.
Tang Hao: "Calculating the time, there are still a little over ten days until the end of the promotion competition. We need to hurry."
Subsequently, the two arrived at the Blue Silver Ancestral Land.
Tang San bravely called out, "Mother! Come out and see me!"
But no matter how long Tang San called, not a sound came from within the Blue Silver Ancestral Land. Tang Hao used his mental force, wanting to sense the internal situation, but unexpectedly, he directly triggered the sword formation left by Xiao Tian.
Clang—
The thirty-five swords hidden around the Blue Silver Ancestral Land flew into the air in unison, while Red Dragon Tooth was located in the very center of the Blue Silver Ancestral Land.
Several sword qi streams shot towards Tang Hao and the other.
Tang Hao felt a powerful pressure not weaker than a Titled Douluo, and his expression changed: "Little San, this is bad!"
"Clear Sky Protection!"
A giant Clear Sky Hammer appeared before Tang Hao, blocking in front of him. This was one of the secret techniques of the Clear Sky Hammer.
"Fifth Spirit Ability, Thousand Jun Barrier!"
Tang San also unleashed his defensive Spirit Ability.
And just as the sword qi was about to touch their defenses, the Spirit Bones on Tang Hao's legs reappeared, and he detonated his first three spirit rings. Relying on this Shock force, he directly took Tang San and fled from the Blue Silver Ancestral Land at the fastest possible speed.
Just this Ring Explosion directly triggered the hidden injuries in his body. His chest felt a burning sensation, making him extremely uncomfortable.
Seeing the two leave, Red Dragon Tooth did not continue to pursue, but instead concealed itself, continuing to guard the Blue Silver Ancestral Land.
Tang Hao and Tang San stopped only after they had left the Blue Silver Ancestral Land by several miles, reaching the outermost edge of the Star Dou Great Forest.
Tang Hao clutched his chest, cold sweat beading on his face. Tang San asked with concern, "Father, what's wrong?"
Tang Hao waved his hand and said, "It's nothing. I just accidentally triggered an old injury when I used Ring Explosion. It's an old problem, it'll be fine after a while."
Tang Hao was also secretly annoyed. After so many years, Qian Xunji's angelic force still lingered in his body, and that burning sensation was truly uncomfortable.
He had only detonated the three most inconspicuous spirit rings and suffered a backlash. He dared not imagine what would happen if he detonated all of them.
Tang San frowned slightly and asked, "Father, why don't you find a powerful healing-type Spirit Master for treatment?"
Tang Hao shook his head slightly: "The injuries I sustained require treatment from a healing-type Spirit Master at least at the Spirit Douluo level to be effective. The Clear Sky Sect might have such a healing-type Spirit Master, but I made a mistake back then and have already been considered expelled from the Sect."
As Tang Hao spoke, a hint of loneliness flashed in his eyes.
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