Chapter 295: Tang San's Obsession: The Great Xumi Hammer
Compared to the heavy losses on both sides, Tang San seemed to be undergoing some changes.
In this great battle, although Tang San was the most dazzling among everyone, only he truly understood the difficulties he faced.
Though Tang San was usually very confident, possessing various secret techniques from the Tang Sect, as well as the Xuantian Skill, which was far beyond the level of this world, and having soul power much deeper than that of his peers, when he truly fought against a top-tier expert like Bibi Dong, he realized the gap between them. If it hadn't been for Ning Rongrong's remote support, Tang San might not have shone so brightly and would not have been able to barely hold his own against Bibi Dong.
With Tang San's strength and his research on poison, Bibi Dong's toxins and injuries did not have much of an impact on him.
However, overall, Tang San still felt a bit frustrated. He had not been able to defeat Bibi Dong on the battlefield, and he had not completed his trial either.
Additionally, after absorbing so much energy, the Dark Blue Silver Grass seemed to have become increasingly bloodthirsty. Even after the battle had ended, Tang San still hadn't calmed down. His blood seemed to be boiling.
While Tang San was practicing alone, Tang Hao entered his room.
Tang San quickly spoke, "Father, why are you here? How are your injuries now?"
Tang Hao and Tang Xiao had fought against Qing Luan Douluo and Xiong Shi Douluo. Both sides were evenly matched, and Tang Hao had even sustained some injuries.
Tang Hao shook his head. "I'm fine. If it weren't for the fact that Xiong Shi Douluo and Qing Luan Douluo had much higher soul power than me, I could have easily crushed them with my strength."
"By the way, Xiao San, what do you think of this battle? Are there any shortcomings in your fight with Bibi Dong?"
Tang San thought for a moment before speaking. "Father, in terms of battle experience and soul power, there is still a gap between me and Bibi Dong. Not to mention, Bibi Dong has the Six-Winged Purple Light Wings, which make her much faster than me. When we actually fought, I could truly understand the difference."
Tang Hao snorted. "Xiao San, is this your understanding of your martial soul? Is this the result of your recent training with your great-grandfather? You have greatly disappointed me."
Tang San was a little confused. "Father, did something go wrong with my training?"
Tang Hao sighed. "Xiao San, you've always trained diligently and far surpassed your peers in strength, but you still have misunderstandings about your training."
"Yu Xiaogang's teaching was good at first, but he's just a Great Soul Master with relatively weak combat abilities. Once you've reached the level of a top-level Soul Master, his knowledge is still lacking."
Tang San quickly spoke up. "Father, the teacher was only doing it for my good, please don't blame him."
Tang Hao said, "Xiao San, do you remember my plans for you? Your Blue Silver Grass only needs to reach its peak, but when it comes to battle, you still need to rely on your Haotian Hammer."
"Haotian Hammer is known for its overwhelming power. Your Haotian Hammer's soul rings are excellent, and they've greatly increased your soul power, but you've still relied too much on your Blue Silver Grass and haven't fully realized the potential of the Haotian Hammer."
"I'll ask you this: I fought against Xiong Shi Douluo with 95th-level soul power, while he was at 97th level. You should understand the gap between us, but I wasn't at a disadvantage. In fact, Xiong Shi Douluo suffered worse injuries than I did. Do you know why?"
Tang San thought for a moment before answering, "Father, it's because the Haotian Hammer is the world's number one weapon martial soul. The Haotian Hammer's techniques are exquisite, especially the Haotian Nine Absolutes and the Chaotic Wind Hammer, which are among the most powerful self-created techniques in the soul master world."
Tang Hao shook his head. "Xiao San, your understanding of the Haotian Hammer is still too shallow. During this time, besides me teaching you the Chaotic Wind Hammer, I haven't even taught you the Haotian Nine Absolutes. Not even your great-grandfather has taught you hammer techniques. He wanted to help you improve on your own. Don't you understand the reason for this?"
"In fact, within the Haotian Sect, many people can learn both the Chaotic Wind Hammer and the Haotian Nine Absolutes, but very few can master them to perfection."
"Take me for example, although I've mastered the Haotian Nine Absolutes, when it comes to actual combat, I mostly use the Chaotic Wind Hammer. This is because the Chaotic Wind Hammer suits me better due to my forceful and dominant character."
"On the other hand, your uncle is the opposite. He is much calmer and more immovable. So, he delved deeper into the subtle aspects of the hammer techniques. When it comes to the Haotian Nine Absolutes, his research probably doesn't fall short of your great-grandfather's, and he has even improved on the techniques."
Tang San seemed to have gained some insight. "Father, just as you said, I need to find my own path with the Haotian Hammer. I've created too many soul techniques on my own in the past, which made things a bit messy and unfocused. I've neglected my hammer techniques."
Tang Hao nodded. "That's just one reason, but the real issue is your character. The Haotian Hammer focuses on immense power. You should break through all techniques with sheer force, but you've never had that reckless feeling. You've never had the resolve to go forward no matter the cost."
"I've only seen that kind of resolve in one person among the younger generation, and that's Yang Xiong."
"Although Yang Xiong hasn't shown his full strength and has been hiding it for a long time, when it comes to battle, his disregard for everything is something you can hardly match."
"When I sent you to the Slaughter City to train, it was because I wanted you to walk your own path in the endless slaughter, to experience that kind of struggle for survival."
"Unfortunately, things didn't go as planned. Back then, there weren't enough people to support your training, so I had to resort to other methods. But in comparison to the Slaughter City, it's still lacking."
Tang San thought deeply before speaking. "Father, what method should I use to become stronger, to truly surpass Yang Xiong?"
Tang Hao nodded. "Xiao San, the world only knows the Chaotic Wind Hammer and the Haotian Nine Absolutes of the Haotian Sect, but the true inheritance of the Haotian Sect is not these two techniques. There is a more powerful technique called the Great Xumi Hammer."
"This technique is the foundation of the Haotian Sect's strength and the reason why the Haotian Sect created the world's number one weapon martial soul. Your great-grandfather's months of training with you were likely to guide you in this direction."
Tang San immediately became overjoyed. "Father, is the Great Xumi Hammer really that powerful? Can it really help me bridge the gap between me and Bibi Dong or Yang Xiong?"
Tang Hao nodded. "The Great Xumi Hammer is extraordinary. Only I have mastered it in the Haotian Sect. Even your uncle, Tang Xiao, has only grasped its principles and cannot fully use it. Do you know why?"
Tang San looked puzzled. His uncle, after all, had reached level 97, and his hammer techniques had reached perfection. How could he not master the Great Xumi Hammer?
"Father, how is that possible?"
Tang Hao sighed. "Your uncle thinks too much. He carries too much responsibility and doesn't have that kind of reckless resolve."
"Mastering the Great Xumi Hammer requires going from life to death. You must place yourself in a desperate situation, merging completely with the Haotian Hammer, disregarding any consequences, even if it means dying."
"When I mastered it, it was in complete despair and anger, especially when your mother was on the verge of death. That's when I truly unleashed the Great Xumi Hammer's power."
Even with Tang San's current strength, hearing this made his scalp tingle. He had never faced a soul technique with such tremendous danger.
Tang San gritted his teeth. "Father, I'm willing to endure any consequences. I hope you will teach me the Great Xumi Hammer."
Tang Hao nodded. "Xiao San, you've never faced any setbacks. Your training has been smooth, and at such a young age, you've already reached Title Douluo, setting a record in the soul master world."
"But the Great Xumi Hammer is different. A few ancestors of the Haotian Sect died because of the backlash from using the Great Xumi Hammer. That's why this technique is passed down only by the Haotian Sect's leader. Only a true Haotian Douluo can inherit it."
"This technique places extreme demands on the body, and it's best to have high-level soul bones equipped throughout the body. The pain will far exceed your imagination."
"The key to all of this is the explosion of the soul rings."
Tang San summoned the Dark Haotian Hammer, which now had seven soul rings. Looking at the age of each soul ring, they had reached the level of Tang Hao's eighth soul ring. If he were to use the explosion of the rings, the power and pain would likely exceed anything Tang Hao had experienced.
"Father, to become stronger, to surpass everyone, even if it costs me my life, I'm willing to do it. No matter what, I must become the strongest in the world."
Tang Hao showed some signs of approval.
In the following days, under Tang Hao's guidance, Tang San began to learn the soul power circulation routes for the Haotian Sect's Great Xumi Hammer, as well as the specific matters that needed attention for mastering it.
With Tang San's talent, he quickly understood the principles behind the Great Xumi Hammer and also realized the danger it entailed.
But not only was Tang San full of killing intent, he seemed to become increasingly determined. The Great Xumi Hammer would be his trump card in challenging the top experts in the world.
...
The battle at Jialing Pass was so brutal. In just one day, so many lives were lost, and everyone began to take things seriously.
Even Yang Wudi and the others from the Body Sect, who had initially decided to fight, began to realize the power of the Spirit Hall Empire and the harsh reality of the war.
After experiencing this battle, Ning Rongrong and the others, though exhausted and wounded, finally understood the cruelty of the soul master world's competition.
Perhaps before, Yang Xiong had protected them too well. The endless slaughter on the battlefield made people lose their sanity, but in this brutal war, they all started to understand the true essence of battle and their own shortcomings.
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