Actually, Yang Xiong wasn't particularly interested in projectile-type hidden weapons.
Ever since arriving on the Douluo Continent, Yang Xiong had been focused on cultivating himself and becoming stronger alone. He had never considered developing in the direction of hidden weapons, or rather, never considered developing in the direction of weapons at all.
One must know that there were Soul Tools in this world. Soul Tools from overseas were the true weapons of mass destruction. If hidden weapons were products of the martial arts world, then Soul Tools were more like products of the fantasy world. They were completely on different levels.
Furthermore, if Yang Xiong really wanted to research weapons, he would have already gone to research firearms and cannons. With the technology level of the Douluo world, it wouldn't be difficult to research machine guns and artillery shells. Compared to hidden weapons, firearms and Soul Tools could completely overwhelm them in terms of level.
In the world of Soul Masters, Soul Power and Martial Souls were the foundation. Yang Xiong didn't want to waste too much thought on other things, so he had never considered this kind of problem. Even his research into medicinal herbs was just a superficial attempt; he never truly thought about refining medicine, but rather wanted to become familiar with the knowledge of various Immortal Herbs.
After returning to Soul Hunting Town, everyone rested well for a few days. After all, the trip to the Star Dou Great Forest was extremely dangerous, but the harvest was also huge.
Among the eight Shrek students, three obtained satisfactory Soul Rings and became Soul Elders, especially Tang San, who also obtained an External Soul Bone.
Under Zhao Wuji's instructions, the matter of Tang San possessing an External Soul Bone absolutely could not be publicized. Having traveled in the Soul Master world for many years, he was even more aware of the value of an External Soul Bone. Even if Tang San had a powerful backer, it could easily attract a bloody storm.
After Tang San absorbed the Hurricane Mantis's Soul Ring this time, his Soul Power increased to level 31. Xiao Wu and Oscar also increased to level 31.
Xiao Wu's third Soul Skill was also Teleportation. Yang Xiong had always been curious why a normal Soft Bone Rabbit would have a skill like Teleportation, which had a certain Space attribute.
Tang San, on the other hand, was very satisfied with his third Soul Skill, named Blue Silver Hurricane Array. After using the Blue Silver Grass's third Soul Skill, the tips of all the Blue Silver Grass were like the forelegs of a Hurricane Mantis, possessing extremely strong attack and cutting abilities. It could be said that after Tang San obtained this Soul Skill, the attack power of his Blue Silver Grass greatly increased, unlike before when it could only Entangle or trap enemies.
Compared to Tang San and the others, Yang Xiong was a bit conflicted at the moment.
He had a two-thousand-three-hundred-year-old Man-Faced Demon Spider hidden on him, but he was extremely conflicted about how to deal with this Man-Faced Demon Spider.
With Yang Xiong's current Soul Power level, he couldn't absorb a third Soul Ring for the time being, and given the Man-Faced Demon Spider's Poison attribute, it wasn't very suitable for him either.
Recently, Yang Xiong always felt that his attack power was insufficient. He wanted to choose a Fire or Gold attribute for his third Soul Ring, so that his attack power and burst power could reach another level.
Especially since Yang Xiong researched the Rasengan, he had been thinking about how to inject elemental attribute energy into the Rasengan. Only then would the Rasengan truly complete its secondary development and possess truly powerful might.
Moreover, both his first Soul Ring's Space attribute and his second Soul Ring's Wood attribute were relatively too weak, after all, these were only hundred-year Soul Rings.
Especially the first Soul Ring, although he researched Teleportation through the development of Soul Skills, the Space attribute was the most mysterious of all attributes. It was not an energy he could master just by knowing about it.
As for Wood attribute energy, although Yang Xiong could inject it into the Rasengan, he felt it didn't increase the destructive power much, which might be related to the Wood attribute itself.
After Yang Xiong's research for such a long time, Yang Xiong himself discovered that after absorbing a Soul Ring, he wouldn't possess all the attributes of the Soul Beast itself. What he truly possessed were the attributes of the Soul Ring and Soul Skill.
For example, after absorbing the first Soul Ring from the Dark Tortoise, the Dark Tortoise itself had both Water and Earth attributes, and also contained a hidden Space attribute. However, because the Space attribute was displayed in the Soul Skill, the energy contained in the Soul Ring was also Space attribute, and there was no Water or Earth attribute at all.
The Strength attribute, on the other hand, seemed a bit vague, as if it hadn't been fully displayed. Instead, it was more like an enhancement of vital energy and physique. After absorbing two Strength-type Soul Rings, his body, strength, and even the power of his fists and feet had greatly increased.
At this moment, Yang Xiong couldn't help but think of the Strength Clan. The Strength Clan pursued pure Strength-type Soul Rings, but on another level, normal Strength-type Soul Beasts generally had stronger Earth attributes, just like the Titan Giant Ape and the Thousand Jun Ant. These two types of Soul Beasts were representatives of Strength-type Soul Beasts, but what they mainly displayed was the Earth attribute. Strength seemed to represent power, or perhaps represent vitality and vigorous vital energy.
Especially among all the attributes in the Douluo world, it seemed that there was no Strength attribute from beginning to end. The description of the Strength attribute was also relatively vague.
There were still a few questions about the Man-Faced Demon Spider. According to the history of the Soul Master world, External Soul Bones were generally obtained during the process of absorbing Soul Rings, and there was no phenomenon of absorbing Soul Bones separately. During the Soul Ring absorption process, there was no physical contact between humans and Soul Beasts; it was more like the Soul Ring energy flowing into the body and transforming it.
Yang Xiong naturally wanted to possess the Eight Spider Soul Bone. This thing was like a cheat for Soul Masters, especially since Yang Xiong had a Body Martial Soul. If he also had the ability to devour, the Eight Spider Soul Bone could be like eight weapons. Coupled with his Distraction Control, there would definitely be no problems when fighting enemies, and it could also reduce physical damage.
But now Yang Xiong already had the External Soul Bone Dark Tortoise Armor, and the main body of the Dark Tortoise Armor was also in the spine area. Could he still absorb a second External Soul Bone that was primarily located in the spine area?
Yang Xiong didn't want to casually waste a Soul Ring slot, nor did he want to waste this priceless Soul Bone. Especially from Yang Xiong's perspective, he really couldn't look down on the Man-Faced Demon Spider's Soul Ring. Its age and attributes were too poor in all aspects.
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Ever since entering Soul Hunting Town, Lin Gong had disappeared without a trace. It was estimated that he had changed to protecting him in secret.
After two days of rest, everyone returned to Shrek Academy. Xiao Wu seemed a bit worried the whole way back, and even Tang San's comfort didn't help.
At this moment, Shrek Academy looked like a construction site. A building was being erected next to the existing male and female dormitories, and the construction speed was extremely fast, estimated to be completed in just a few days.
Before entering the Sunset Forest, Yang Xiong had already removed the weights from his body. After returning to school, he put them back on.
As Yang Xiong expected, Ning Rongrong had already spoken to Tang San privately, mainly to discuss the purchase of Hidden Weapons. However, Tang San only agreed to make one set first, and the specific transaction details would need to be discussed later with the true decision-makers of her sect.
When Zhao Wuji was discussing everything that happened in the Star Dou Great Forest with Flander, there was another middle-aged man present besides Flander.
After listening to Zhao Wuji's description, the middle-aged man spoke, "That bull roar you mentioned should be from the legendary Sky Blue Bull Python. That's the legendary Forest Emperor. As for Tang San and Xiao Wu's safety, I think Tang San's father must have intervened."
Zhao Wuji's face showed a hint of surprise. "He's actually Tang San's father? But how could Tang San's Martial Soul be Blue Silver Grass? However, only someone like him would have the strength to rescue Xiao Wu. Otherwise, he wouldn't have told Lin Gong not to interfere. He was probably worried that Lin Gong fighting the Titan Giant Ape would injure Xiao Wu."
The middle-aged man smiled. "Tang San's Martial Soul isn't just simple Blue Silver Grass. He has Twin Martial Souls. His other Martial Soul is one of the strongest Martial Souls in the world."
Flander thought carefully for a while before speaking with extreme seriousness. "It seems I'll have to personally lead the children to hunt for Soul Rings next time, or even have all the teachers go together. That would be safer."
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The next morning, everyone was pleasantly surprised when they arrived at the cafeteria. The food had significantly improved. In addition to ordinary vegetarian dishes, various meat dishes had been added.
Yang Xiong looked at the situation with a sense of helplessness. It seemed the person he was most worried about had finally arrived. He hoped he wouldn't interfere with his cultivation.
Indeed, during the morning class, besides Flander, a middle-aged man appeared.
The middle-aged man looked a bit thin, even somewhat melancholic and decadent, but with his hands behind his back, he appeared a little arrogant, like a patrolling leader.
Flander was the first to introduce him. "This is my good friend, Yu Xiaogang. He has extensive research on Martial Souls and cultivation. From now on, he will be responsible for teaching you about cultivation. You can call him Master."
Yu Xiaogang nodded, but his face remained very cold. "Starting today, I hope you all get up early. Breakfast will provide you with sufficient nutrition to support your cultivation for the day. But if you can't even get up early, then you don't need to eat anymore."
"I have already reviewed everyone's specific situations through the data. Although you are all geniuses, this is still not enough. Next, you will undergo brutal training so that you can truly lay a solid foundation and become strong in the future."
All the students seemed to be intimidated by Yu Xiaogang's words. Yang Xiong, however, felt extremely speechless. He always felt that Yu Xiaogang's words sounded a bit strange.
Yu Xiaogang continued, "Today is the first class. Besides your data, I also need to verify everyone's combat power."
"Dai Mubai, step forward. I'm giving you a task today. Everyone else will take turns attacking you, and you need to defeat all of them."
Dai Mubai's face darkened upon hearing this. He didn't know whether to step forward or not. Instead, he turned to look at Yang Xiong and Tang San. He knew that Yang Xiong and Tang San's combat power was not weaker than his own.
Yu Xiaogang's face showed a hint of doubt. "You are already level thirty-seven. The highest among them is only level thirty-one, and four of them are Soul Greatmasters. Can't you even do this much?"
Only then did Dai Mubai step forward with extreme determination.
Yu Xiaogang continued, "Tang San, you go first. You are not allowed to use your third Soul Skill or those Hidden Weapons."
Soon, Dai Mubai and Tang San began to fight. Although Dai Mubai was powerful, after a fierce battle, he was quickly defeated by Tang San. However, he also forced Tang San to use his third Soul Skill, and Tang San even used many Tang Sect techniques during the process.
Yu Xiaogang looked at the somewhat depressed Dai Mubai and then spoke, "Remember this, among Soul Masters of the same level, control-type Soul Masters are the strongest. Their attack methods may not be powerful enough, but they can effectively restrict enemies, especially below level sixty. Control-type Soul Masters can even hold an absolute advantage among Soul Masters of the same level."
Everyone seemed stimulated by these words, while Yang Xiong inwardly complained. Although Yu Xiaogang's words were correct, he seemed to have forgotten one thing: there wasn't a single control-type Titled Douluo in the entire Douluo Continent. Moreover, if Tang San hadn't used Tang Sect secret techniques, how could he have possibly defeated Dai Mubai with just the control of Blue Silver Grass?
Yu Xiaogang glanced at everyone, especially at Yang Xiong, before continuing, "Tang San using his third Soul Skill went against my earlier requirement. Let him share one opponent with you."
"Yang Xiong, although you are only level twenty-six, I heard your combat power is strong. You will fight Tang San, but Tang San is still restricted from using his third Soul Skill."
"Dai Mubai will then face the combination of Xiao Wu, Zhu Zhuqing, and Ning Rongrong, as well as the combination of Ma Hongjun and Oscar. You are a high-level Soul Elder. Defeating two Soul Greatmaster combinations shouldn't be a problem."
Yang Xiong stepped forward directly. "Excuse me, I am already level twenty-seven now. There's no need to restrict the third Soul Skill when fighting Tang San, otherwise, the fight will be too boring."
Yu Xiaogang was also surprised to hear this. He had originally thought that Yang Xiong was the least talented among everyone, as Yang Xiong's Innate Soul Power was only level six and he had a recognized waste Martial Soul. But he didn't expect him to reach level twenty-seven at the age of twelve. His Soul Power was not inferior to others among everyone.
Yu Xiaogang seemed to see the casualness in Yang Xiong's eyes, and even his strong confidence in his own strength, and then nodded. "That's fine. Then Tang San doesn't need to be restricted from using his third Soul Skill."
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