The Datura Snake hissed, its body coiling like a vibrant green spring. Usually, this 400-year-old predator was a cold-blooded killer, but today, it was agitated. The air in the clearing was thick with the scent of Shen Lian's "Celestial Lotus" and the newly awakened, intoxicating "Yin Aura" radiating from the transformed Tang San.
The Hunt Begins
"San-er, be careful!" Grandmaster warned, his hand trembling slightly. "Even though your body has changed, your spirit power is still Rank 10. The Datura Snake is extremely venomous!"
Tang San—now moving with a newfound, feline grace—stepped forward. Her long blue hair fluttered behind her, and her oversized tunic slipped slightly off one shoulder. She felt lighter, her Ghost Perplexing Track steps becoming even more unpredictable in this more agile form.
"I'm fine, Teacher," Tang San said. Her voice, once steady and boyish, was now a soft, melodic chime that seemed to make the very leaves rustle in response.
The Battle of Jade and Venom
The Strike: The Datura Snake lunged, a green bolt of lightning.
The Counter: Tang San didn't just dodge; she flowed. With her new, slender frame, her flexibility was supernatural. She bent backward like a willow tree, the snake passing inches from her face.
The Control: "Blue Silver Grass, Bind!" she cried. The grass beneath the snake surged, but it was different now. Infused with the Yin energy from the accident, the grass was darker, tougher, and covered in a faint, frosty mist.
Shen Lian watched from the sidelines, his arms crossed. He didn't intervene, but his presence acted as a Domain. The pressure he released suppressed the snake's violent instincts, making its movements sluggish—as if it were afraid to spill blood in front of an immortal.
"Now, San-ge!" Xiao Wu cheered, though she paused. "Wait, should I call you San-jie (Sister) now?"
Tang San didn't answer. She leaped into the air, her Jade Hands glowing with a pearlescent light. She grabbed the snake's head and, with a precise application of Controlling Crane Capturing Dragon, slammed it into the ground.
Absorbing the Ring
The Datura Snake shuddered and died. A shimmering yellow circle of light—a Century Spirit Ring—floated above its carcass.
"Sit and meditate," Grandmaster instructed. "Absorb it. This will be the first test of your new constitution."
Tang San sat cross-legged. As she began to pull the ring toward her, the yellow energy didn't just enter her; it clashed with the lingering Mirage Yin Essence still swirling in her meridians.
The Mutation
Suddenly, Tang San gasped. Her skin turned a translucent white, and the Blue Silver Grass spirit in her hand began to change. Because of the "Yin Reversal," the venom of the Datura Snake didn't just make the grass poisonous—it made it Soul-Chilling.
Shen Lian walked over and placed a hand on Tang San's shoulder.
"Focus, San-er," he whispered. "Don't fight the change. Accept the flow of the moon and the stars."
His touch was the anchor she needed. The violent energy of the snake ring smoothed out instantly, merging perfectly with her feminine meridians.
The Result: A New Legend
After an hour, Tang San opened her eyes. The yellow ring settled around her feet, pulsing with power.
The Change: Her Blue Silver Grass was no longer just green. It was a deep, midnight blue with silver veins, smelling faintly of the Datura's spice and Shen Lian's lotus.
The Power: "My first spirit skill..." Tang San whispered, standing up. "Binding. It's stronger than before. And... it carries a paralyzing cold."
Grandmaster looked at her, then at Shen Lian. He realized the original trajectory of the "Shrek Seven Devils" had been shattered. With a protagonist as beautiful as a fallen god and a female Tang San who possessed the wisdom of an ancient sect, the Douluo Continent was about to face a power it couldn't comprehend.
Character Spirit Rank Status
Shen Lian Celestial White Lotus 10+ Ready for his own Divine Ring
Tang San Blue Silver Grass (Yin) 13 Successfully
Now," Shen Lian said, turning his gaze deeper into the forest where a faint, golden light was pulsing. "It is my turn. That beast... it has been waiting for me