Chapter 150 - 42

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Chapter 42: The Third Simulation!The moment the System prompt sounded in his mind, Tang San couldn't help but reveal a look of joy.What he anticipated most was using this simulation to personally verify how his destiny had changed after taking Fu Shiyan as his master six years early and completely severing ties with Yu Xiaogang!The familiar sensation of shifting space and time arrived as expected, and when he "opened his eyes" again, the sight before him instantly froze him.It was no longer Saint Spirit Village, nor Nuoding City, but a primitive forest—the Star Dou Great Forest—where ancient trees reached the sky, deep and damp.Moreover, he seemed to be in the middle of a fierce battle."This... the time span is so long?" Observing Tang San was astonished.He quickly sensed the current state of "himself," and this perception made him almost unable to recognize it!His body was filled with surging power, and his spirit power level had clearly reached the Spirit Emperor stage!He looked about eighteen or nineteen years old, with handsome features and distinct contours. Most striking was his azure blue hair, which gently fluttered as his spirit power surged.Is this really his future self? The change is too great!The opponents were two Spirit Masters with powerful aura and flashing spirit rings, judged by their spirit power fluctuations to be at least of the Spirit Douluo rank!Yet, the future "Tang San," fighting one against two, showed no obvious signs of defeat.His attention was immediately drawn to "his" Spirit.Blue Silver Grass was still present, but it was completely different!The previous silver patterns had completely transformed into more complex and brilliant golden patterns, like flowing golden veins, exuding immensely vast life energy and an indescribable sense of majesty.Its toughness and binding power far surpassed his current Spirit; every Blue Silver Emperor Vine seemed to possess its own life and will."My Spirit... evolved? Blue Silver Emperor?"Observing Tang San was deeply shocked. Sure enough, without that Mediocre Teacher Yu Xiaogang, his Spirit had successfully evolved!Just as he was absorbed in the shock of his own transformation, terrifying energy fluctuations from deep within the forest, powerful enough to change the very color of the sky and earth, instantly captured his full attention.His gaze involuntarily turned towards that direction.He saw ancient trees toppling in swathes in that area, the earth cracking, and turbulent spirit power rendering the sky chaotic.The figures of the combatants came into view, causing Observing Tang San's heart to nearly stop!When he saw Tang Hao wielding the Clear Sky Hammer, Observing Tang San felt a rush of hot emotion surge into his eyes, and his heart was instantly seized by unspeakable excitement and ecstasy!"Father... Father is still alive! He is still fighting!"This realization exploded like thunder in his mind, dispelling all previous tension and unease.In the tragic ending of The Second Simulation, the sight of his father Tang Hao's death had become the deepest nightmare in his heart.But at this moment, his father—alive, fighting with full power, and standing shoulder-to-shoulder with his Master—was undoubtedly the strongest proof: the future had truly changed!"It's because of me! It's because I took a Master early and completely got rid of that scourge Yu Xiaogang!Is it because of Master's guidance that I embarked on the correct path, avoiding tainting the Blue Silver Emperor bloodline with incorrect spirit rings, and avoiding exposure of the twin spirits secret, thus averting a greater crisis?A series of thoughts flashed quickly through Tang San's mind, finally converging into a realization and excitement.He completely understood how this Simulator operated.It did not display a fixed, predetermined future, but rather the most likely future trajectory deduced based on his current real choices, circumstances, and relationships!He had taken Fu Shiyan as his Master six years early and severed his ill-fated connection with Yu Xiaogang, so the future in the simulation naturally began to derive from this new timeline.His father being alive and able to participate in such a great battle was one of the chain reactions brought about by his changes!This realization made him feel more excited and empowered than seeing himself become a Spirit Emperor and his Spirit evolve.This meant that destiny was not immutable, and every choice was crucial!Amidst his excitement, his gaze sharply scanned the entire battlefield.While his father being alive was tremendous news, the current situation was still suffocatingly severe.On one side, there were clearly seven powerhouses with overwhelming auras!Leading them were Supreme Pontiff Bibi Dong, whom he had glimpsed in The Second Simulation, and the Level 98 Gold Crocodile Douluo, who had once forced Master Fu Shiyan to rely on his father's assistance to escape!Although he didn't recognize the other five, every one of them had flashing spirit rings and imposing presence, and they were all Titled Douluo!Confronting these seven peerless powerhouses were only three people.On the far left was his father, Tang Hao!His messy hair flew, his black robe fluttered, and the massive Clear Sky Hammer in his hand was wreathed in dark-red Killing Intent. Nine spirit rings shone brightly beneath his feet: Yellow, Yellow, Purple, Purple, Black, Black, Black, Black, Red!On the far right was a strange middle-aged man.His face was resolute, and his figure was straight as a pine. In his hand, he held a completely black Battle Halberd whose blade shimmered with dark-gold light, emitting a ferocious fighting spirit and sharp aura no less potent than Tang Hao's.His spirit ring configuration was equally astonishing: Yellow, Purple, Purple, Purple, Black, Black, Black, Black, Red! He actually possessed a hundred thousand year spirit ring too!And the person in the center was none other than his Master—Fu Shiyan!However, his Master's spirit ring configuration once again overturned Observing Tang San's understanding!It was no longer the Yellow, Purple, Purple, Black, Black, Black from the simulation in his memory, nor the Yellow, Purple, Purple, Black, Black, Black he had seen in reality, but—Black, Black, Black, Black, Black, Red, Red, Red, Red!Five Black, Four Red!A total of four hundred thousand year spirit rings!The deep black and dazzling scarlet intertwined, emitting a vast pressure that made the soul tremble!At this moment, Fu Shiyan's silver hair moved without wind, his black robes fluttered, and he stood in the void, but an enigmatic mark had appeared on his brow!Father, the mysterious powerhouse, Master... the three stood back-to-back, facing seven Peak Douluo (including two peak Level 98), yet showed no trace of fear, their fighting spirit soaring to the sky!"Father... Master... they..."Observing Tang San's heart surged, shocked beyond measure.Had his future Master actually become this incredibly powerful?And who was that Mysterious Halberd Wielder?Just as his mind was completely captivated by this Epochal Battle, a clear, anxious, yet incredibly familiar call abruptly pulled him back to the fight before him:"Third Brother! Watch out for the left side!"The Tang San in the simulation subconsciously manipulated several Dark-Gold Blue Silver Emperor Vines to sweep like angry dragons toward the attack coming from the left, while glancing at the source of the voice.He saw a figure rapidly approaching him not far away.It was an extremely beautiful girl, appearing about seventeen or eighteen years old, with skin fairer than snow and lively eyes. Most uniquely, a pair of fluffy, pink-white Rabbit Ears stood upright on her head, trembling lightly with her movements, adding a touch of charming innocence and loveliness to her.Her appearance vaguely resembled the shadow of Xiao Wu's childhood, but she had grown into a devastating beauty."Xiao Wu?!"