Chapter 18 - Three Thousand Years, Thousand Patterns of Emerald Green Embracing Ancient Reeds

More than a day had passed.Tang Chuan and Tang San did not return to Nuoding City first, but instead went directly to the Star Dou Great Forest.At the entrance, Tang San looked at the scene, which was just like it had been a few days ago, and a flash of determination crossed his eyes.Thinking back to a few days ago, he was still a novice Spirit Master in need of his first spirit ring, yet now he was here to obtain his second."Father, roughly how many years should Little San's second spirit ring be?""You can feel it for yourself. With the previous Whale Glue and the Mysterious Heaven Skill, plus the blue silver emperor right leg bone you absorbed a short while ago, in my opinion, you can try absorbing a thousand-year one."Tang Chuan placed his hands behind his back, turned to look at Tang San, a sense of confidence in his pair of blue eyes."Then I'll leave it to you, Father!"Tang San cupped his hands in salute. It would be a lie to say he wasn't excited at this moment; that was a thousand-year spirit ring! He knew that textbooks stated no Spirit Master on the continent could have a thousand-year spirit ring as their second one.But now, with the support of his Mysterious Heaven Skill, the Whale Glue his father provided, and the hundred-thousand-year Spirit Bone, Tang San's confidence was naturally at an all-time high."Let's go. It's still early. Plant-type Spirit Beasts mostly hide themselves at night, so they are easier to find during the day."Tang Chuan took a step forward with his long legs, and Tang San followed closely behind upon seeing this."Little San, do you know why I said you could absorb a thousand-year one?""This child does not know. Isn't it because of the conditions you mentioned earlier?""Those are part of it, but my ultimate goal is to ensure you have sufficient physical fitness to withstand the spirit rings for your second Spirit, the Clear Sky Hammer!"Tang Chuan stopped, turned to look into Tang San's eyes, and patted the latter's head with his large hand."You must know, as a possessor of twin spirits, your future is destined to have nine more spirit rings than an ordinary Titled Douluo.""The Blue Silver Emperor Spirit might follow standard configuration, but what about the Clear Sky Hammer? Is it possible for its first ring to be ten thousand years, or even a hundred thousand years?""Hiss!"Tang San took a deep breath. A hundred-thousand-year first ring! He hadn't even dared to dream of such a thing!Father had gone to such great lengths to make me train my physical fitness, it turns out it was for this! Father, you really are the best person in the world!Tang San nodded heavily, and then the two continued on their way. With Tang Chuan's Forest of Myriad Manifestations, everything in the surroundings was within his view, and all the Blue Silver Grass within range served as his eyes and ears.Suddenly, the sensing of a plant full of life energy was transmitted to Tang Chuan through the surrounding Blue Silver Grass."Hm? Little San, I seem to have found the spirit ring you need."Saying this, Tang Chuan pulled Tang San and walked in one direction.Pushing aside the bushes, a patch of muddy ground came into view not far away. The air was filled with a rich, gentle aura of life. There were no roars of Spirit Beasts to be heard, only the soft sound of a stream and the gentle swaying of plants, with earth energy from the bottom of the mud continuously surging upwards.The surrounding giant rocks were covered in moss, and everywhere there were fresh, tender sprouts that had just emerged from the soil, along with lush vegetation radiating a pale green fluorescence, full of vitality.And in the center, a giant cattail was growing there. Above its roots, it was covered in cyan-gold spiral patterns. Its entire body was translucent and green, its broad leaves hung down with a glistening white light, and dewdrops of vitality condensed on the back of the leaves."Such a rich aura of life."Tang San was still holding Ah Yin in his hands. After arriving here, even Ah Yin began to sway, seemingly enjoying the aura here very much.At first glance, Tang San stared straight at that cattail. The vitality on it was actually so rich; it was simply a miracle."A three-thousand-year Thousand-Veined Emerald Ancient Cattail. Little San, do you have confidence?"Tang San swallowed unconsciously, his throat bobbing. Three thousand years—if it were anyone else, he would absolutely refuse without hesitation, but since these words were spoken by his father, then naturally, he could do it!"Why wouldn't I dare! Father, Little San is willing to try!"He carefully placed Ah Yin to the side, then stepped forward, intending to go over."Wait, let me do it. With your current strength, you likely have no way to injure it."After saying this, Tang Chuan stepped forward. Behind him, the Eight Spider Lances pierced out from his back, the pale golden tips of the spider lances emitting a cold chill."This is... an external Spirit Bone!?"As the Eight Spider Lances were firmly inserted into the ground, Tang Chuan's Blue Silver Emperor grew continuously along the ground, spreading to the front of the Thousand-Veined Emerald Ancient Cattail, its thick branches binding the target tightly.Bang!The ancient cattail was pulled out by the roots by Tang Chuan in one go, while the Eight Spider Lances behind him kept scratching the ground, which was enough to show how deeply it had been rooted.Finally, as Tang Chuan's eyes narrowed, the ancient cattail was pulled out, and the whole thing flew towards Tang Chuan and Tang San."Little San! Aim for the roots in its center; that is the most vulnerable place!""Understood!"Tang San hurriedly took out the small knife he had personally polished from the Twenty Four Moonlit Bridges, and even the Purple Demon Eye was unconsciously activated."Swish!"With a quick slash, Tang San cut directly into the center of the target. As the roots fell off, the vitality of the ancient cattail dissipated instantly, and a purple spirit ring emerged from within its body.Tang San did not absorb the spirit ring immediately, but instead looked at the Eight Spider Lances behind Tang Chuan, his eyes full of curiosity. It was his first time seeing an external Spirit Bone."This is the external Spirit Bone I explained to you before. Mine is called the Eight Spider Lances.""So that's how it is."Tang San nodded, no longer observing. It was normal for his father to have secrets, and as a son, he wouldn't ask too much. After all, this was his father; how could he have any reason to harm him?"Little San, do not be distracted during this absorption. Absorbing a thousand-year spirit ring is not child's play! I will always stand guard for you.""I understand, Father!"Tang San's expression was somewhat moved. His father was always his backing. He must become stronger to prove the saying "A tiger father will not raise a dog son!"Sitting cross-legged, Tang San focused his mind. As his intent moved, that purple thousand-year spirit ring slowly drifted towards his position.There was no pain, no tearing. Tang San only felt as if he were in an ocean of life; everything was so full of vitality.Outside, Tang Chuan nodded as he watched the other's state. The life energy of the Blue Silver King was already extremely high. Even though this ancient cattail was a thousand years old, its vitality was only relative to other plant-type Spirit Beasts; in front of the King of Blue Silver Grass, it was far from enough.Taking advantage of the time while Tang San was absorbing the spirit ring, Tang Chuan unfolded the Forest of Myriad Manifestations, then looked at his system panel.Subsequently, he noticed that his level and Domain interface had actually changed.[ Tang Chuan ][ Level: 74 (3 levels can be manually increased) ][ Domain: Blue Silver Domain / Forest of Myriad Manifestations, Slaughter God Domain (can be manually unlocked) ]Slaughter God Domain?A trace of surprise appeared in Tang Chuan's eyes. This system wouldn't have a bug, would it? Tang San had the Slaughter God Domain long before the God Trials, and you're unlocking it now?If it weren't for the fact that this system had already run off, Tang Chuan would definitely have questioned it. Where were you earlier?