Chapter 128 - 20

Chapter 20: Cultivation Methods and Changes in spirit power ColorNing Fengzhi's words were like a heavy hammer, striking Qian Renxue's heart one after another, causing her mind to churn, making it difficult to find peace.While she was still immersed in the shock brought by the world-shaking power of the "Blue Silver Four-Armed Vajra," Ning Fengzhi suddenly turned his head, staring at her with an extremely solemn expression, and said in a deep voice:"Qinghe, there is one point I must remind you of.""As for that child Tang San, you had best not, and should never, attempt to recruit or control him.""What you must do is learn to become true friends with him."He paused slightly, his tone carrying an unprecedented certainty and a trace of indescribable awe:"With such an unfathomable master, his future achievements will surely be limitless, perhaps even exceeding everyone's imagination.""I even suspect... that his master, Fu Shiyan, might very well take that legendary step in the future!"Upon hearing this, Qian Renxue's pupils contracted sharply, and she froze completely in place.She met Ning Fengzhi's gaze, seeing an unquestionable seriousness and depth in his eyes. After a long moment, she slowly took a breath, suppressing the turbulent waves in her heart, and nodded solemnly:"Teacher, I understand. Thank you for your guidance."...Meanwhile, at the back mountain of Shrek Academy.After finishing his daily routine training in the simulation, Tang San did not stop. Instead, he began a deeper level of cultivation according to the unique method taught by his master, Fu Shiyan.He found a quiet place, sat down cross-legged, with his five centers facing the sky.His eyes were half-closed, and his breathing gradually became long and subtle, almost imperceptible.This was him entering a state of deep meditation.Then, he slowly raised his right hand. Within his palm, a deep blue light surged like ripples of water.Centered on his body, strands of deep, nearly midnight-blue Blue Silver Grass spread out silently like living tentacles, slowly fanning out in all directions, making a faint rustling sound wherever they passed.As his Spirit circulated and released, Tang San's sensory abilities began to multiply at an astonishing speed.Everything around him—the sound of the wind, the movement of the grass, the chirping of insects—became clearer than ever before.Every strand of Blue Silver Grass condensed and extended by his spirit power seemed to become an extension of his senses, his "eyes."Something even more bizarre happened.The ordinary, swaying wild Blue Silver Grass nearby seemed to sense a supreme summons. They all began to tremble slightly, their leaves turning toward Tang San in a posture that almost resembled worship.The Tang San in the simulation clearly sensed the response from countless wild Blue Silver Grass from all directions.Through the wonderful resonance established between his own Blue Silver Grass Martial Soul and them, he felt every wild Blue Silver Grass emitting an extremely weak but real energy fluctuation.Within this fluctuation, there was unexpectedly a pure and passionate emotion—one of intimacy and attachment, like a long-lost child finally finding a blood relative!Gradually, Tang San's spirit seemed to be linked with the entire forest of Blue Silver Grass.From this massive network of intimate emotions, all the Blue Silver Grass voluntarily became his eyes, ears, and nose, transmitting all the information they could perceive into Tang San's mind without reservation.At this moment, Tang San seemed to become the absolute center of the entire forest. His perception extended infinitely along the vast network formed by countless Blue Silver Grass, eventually covering a range of a thousand meters!Any slight movement could hardly escape this sensory domain constructed by countless "grass citizens."Meanwhile, the observing Tang San also keenly noticed this eerie and miraculous scene!He clearly "saw" that every strand of spirit power Blue Silver Grass released by his simulated self was being endowed with true life and vitality under the energy drive and nourishment of the surrounding wild Blue Silver Grass, becoming more agile and resilient.And those wild Blue Silver Grass, like the most loyal subjects, continuously channeled information from all parts of the forest into the mind of their "King."At the same time, the observing Tang San noticed a key detail he had once overlooked!That was the color of his spirit power in the simulation, which was not exactly the same as the white color of the Mysterious Heaven Skill internal strength from his first simulation experience or memory!He had vaguely noticed it as early as his first appearance in the Soul Master Tournament, but he hadn't looked into it deeply.Now, reflected by the deep blue glow of the resonance from the surrounding Blue Silver Grass, this difference became particularly obvious.—The faint blue spirit power of his simulated self was gradually becoming richer and deeper as the resonance intensified!After a long time, the simulated Tang San slowly withdrew from this deep-level resonance cultivation and opened his eyes.The observing Tang San was shocked to find that after his simulated self finished cultivating, the original wild Blue Silver Grass on the surrounding ground had all eerily transformed into the same deep blue as Tang San's Spirit!Furthermore, they seemed to have been injected with massive vitality, beginning to grow wildly at a speed visible to the naked eye. Each one was like a Spirit clone of Tang San, swaying slightly in the air and emitting a faint blue halo, appearing mysterious and magnificent.The simulated Tang San seemed long accustomed to this, merely casting a calm glance at the sea of deep blue grass that had transformed because of him before turning to quietly return to his room, showing no excessive surprise.With this unique day-after-day cultivation that triggered the Blue Silver resonance, time passed quietly.The intense second round of the Soul Master Tournament qualifiers also arrived as scheduled.When the Shrek Academy group appeared outside the Heaven Dou Great Spirit Arena once again, wearing their iconic sh*t-green team uniforms, they clearly felt an atmosphere completely different from their first battle.The spectators preparing to enter, upon seeing this eye-searing green, unexpectedly and with a hint of awe, stepped back to both sides, spontaneously clearing a path.There were still discussions around them, but compared to the laughter and mockery of the last time, the volume had lowered significantly, and the content had mostly changed to speculation and amazement at their strength.Those gazes that were once like thorns in their backs, full of disdain and jest, had almost disappeared, replaced by the caution and awe one has when sizing up the strong.All of this stemmed from their crushing, overwhelming victory in less than a minute during their first match against Heaven Dou Royal Academy Team Two.Strength is always the fastest way to earn respect.However, this newly established dignity was shattered by Dean Flender's own hands the very next second.This unreliable Dean was still full of energy today and had successfully found a new advertising sponsor—a merchant specializing in high-quality floral water.Thus, on the Shrek members' already "eye-catching" uniforms, below the "Open for Title Sponsorship" ad, a few more "exquisitely" embroidered large characters were added:"XX Floral Water: Refreshing and Brain-Boosting, a Must-Have for Spirit Masters!"A familiar sense of embarrassment instantly flooded back, shrouding the hearts of each of the Shrek Seven Devils.But unlike the students' palpable embarrassment, the faces of Grandmaster Yu Xiaogang and Liu Erlong, standing to the side, showed no hint of a smile; instead, they bore a solemnity that was out of place with the surrounding atmosphere.