Douluo Continent: Half-level Innate Realm, but a Sword Cultivator with a Heart-Only Mind

"I've already lost?"

Tang San muttered to himself, his high spirits after absorbing his first spirit ring instantly shattered by Qi Dao's two sword strikes.

He still didn't understand why the gap between him and Qi Dao was so large.

And his swordsmanship was sharp and cunning, something that didn't seem like something an eleven-year-old boy could master.

"Next time you make such a pointless attempt to stand out, you should first consider whether you have the ability to do so."

Qi Dao ignored his mutterings, left a single sentence, and turned to beckon Xiao Chenyu and the others.

"Let's go!"

Xiao Chenyu and the others quickly followed.

Wang Sheng shook his head and told Xiao Wu, "Sister Xiao Wu, you go to the infirmary by yourself."

After saying that, he led the other students from Dormitory 7 away.

He already had a rift with Tang San because of Yu Xiaogang, and now he was even less inclined to talk to him.

In a short while, only Xiao Wu and Tang San remained in the vast venue.

Tang San looked at Xiao Wu and said with a wry smile, "Xiao Wu, it seems we've been isolated by them!"

Xiao Wu was taken aback, and asked hesitantly, "Isolated? Is that so?"

"Wang Sheng even told me to go to the infirmary!"

Tang San's expression froze.

Okay, to be precise, he was isolated!

Of course, having lived two lives, he didn't care about this so-called isolation.

Wild beasts always roam alone, while cattle and sheep travel in herds!

But when his gaze fell on Qi Dao's disappearing figure, he gritted his teeth slightly, a hint of resentment flashing in his eyes.

Qi Dao's strength exceeded his expectations; his power, speed, and reaction were all far superior to his own, and his swordsmanship was even more cunning.

Her Blue Silver Grass was no match for his sword.

As for the paralyzing poison attached to the Blue Silver Grass...

Blue Silver Grass couldn't even touch the hem of Qi Dao's clothes, so how could it poison Qi Dao?

Even Tang San's most prized Tang Sect secret techniques were ineffective in the face of such an absolute disparity.

The Ghostly Appearance technique mainly relies on its mysterious footwork and doesn't significantly enhance speed.

Although the Purple Demon Eyes could clearly see Qi Dao's movements, its body could hardly react in time.

The Jade Hand and Crane Control Dragon Capture techniques were almost useless in the fight against Qi Dao.

As for Tang Clan hidden weapons...

This was also the part that Tang San found most serious.

No matter how cunningly he launched the hidden weapon, it would be shattered by Qi Dao's sword.

Tang San was unsure whether Qi Dao had seen through his method beforehand or simply reacted quickly.

If it's just about having a fast reaction time, that's fine. As your skills improve, the technique and speed of launching hidden weapons will become more refined.

But what if he has already seen through my hidden weapon techniques...?

A barely perceptible killing intent flashed in Tang San's eyes.

...

After Tang San came out of the infirmary, the bloodstains on his wrists had healed.

He immediately went to Yu Xiaogang's dormitory.

Pushing open the door, I saw Yu Xiaogang sitting behind his desk, diligently writing.

He was recording the changes that occurred on the Blue Silver Grass after Tang San absorbed his first spirit ring.

Tang San's successful absorption of the Mandragora Serpent Soul Ring is undoubtedly an affirmation of his Soul Mimicry Theory, one of the ten core competencies of his Martial Soul.

The core of his theory of martial soul mimicry is that plant martial souls do not necessarily have to absorb plant soul beast soul rings, and beast martial souls are not necessarily unable to absorb plant soul rings.

"teacher!"

Tang San entered the room and greeted the door respectfully.

Yu Xiaogang put down his pen and his eyes lit up when he saw Tang San appear.

Oh, it's my beloved student!

"Hey mistress, what brings you here?"

"Come here quickly!"

Yu Xiaogang said with a smile.

Tang San bowed his head and silently walked over.

Seeing his low spirits, Yu Xiaogang continued with a smile, "Xiao San, what's wrong?"

"You've absorbed your first spirit ring, you should be happy now!"

Tang San hesitated for a moment, then asked, "Teacher, could you tell me about Qi Dao?"

Upon hearing Tang San mention Qi Dao, Yu Xiaogang's smile froze on the spot.

Qi Dao was an insurmountable obstacle for him, and also a disgrace he had to wash away.

Back then, he kindly wanted to take Qi Dao as a disciple, but Qi Dao refused him in public, which made him lose face.

"Why are you bringing up Qi Dao?"

"Did he say something to you?"

Yu Xiaogang quickly recovered, a hint of nervousness flashing in his eyes.

He was afraid that Tang San, the disciple bestowed upon him by heaven, would be instigated by Qi Dao and directly stage a scene of betraying his teacher.

Tang San shook his head and then said, "Just now, I challenged Qi Dao for Xiao Wu's sake, but I was utterly defeated."

As he spoke, Tang San looked at Yu Xiaogang seriously and said, "So I hope my teacher can tell me his information, and I want to know exactly where I went wrong."

"So that's the reason!"

Yu Xiaogang breathed a sigh of relief after hearing this.

As long as Tang San isn't bewitched by Qi Dao, everything will be fine.

Yu Xiaogang pondered for a moment, then said with feigned profundity, "Very well, since you want to know, then I will tell you."

"I first met Qi Dao five years ago, when he had just entered Notting Academy."

"And at that time, his martial soul was just a malignantly mutated iron sword, and his innate soul power was only half a level."

Tang San frowned slightly, then asked, "Teacher, since his innate soul power is only half a level, his cultivation speed should be very slow. How could he be so strong?"

"You've hit the nail on the head." Yu Xiaogang sneered and continued, "If you really think his innate soul power is only half a level, then you're sorely mistaken."

"Based on one of the ten core competencies of my martial soul—that the size of one's innate soul power is directly proportional to the quality of one's martial soul."

"I am certain that his martial soul is not as simple as a malignant mutated useless martial soul, and his innate soul power is definitely not some half-level innate."

"What?!"

Tang San exclaimed in surprise, then frowned and said, "Teacher, could the crystal ball that tests soul power possibly be wrong?"

Yu Xiaogang said calmly, "What's impossible about that? The Spirit Hall helps countless Spirit Masters awaken their Spirits every year, so it's inevitable that there will be flaws in the testing."

"In my opinion, his martial soul was not a malignant mutated martial soul, but rather a benign mutated martial soul."

"It was only because there were cracks on the sword that people mistakenly thought it was a malignant mutation."

"In addition, his innate soul power is definitely not just a half-level innate. Based on my rigorous analysis and guess, his innate soul power should be around level five, which is why it only took him three years to break through to level ten."

"If I'm not mistaken, his current level should be around level fifteen."

After listening to Yu Xiaogang's analysis, Tang San's face showed a look of sudden realization.

It turns out that this is so complicated!

Seeing this, Yu Xiaogang continued, "Furthermore, besides his disrespect for elders, Qi Dao's talents are not limited to this."

Do you know why he has such a great reputation at Notting College?

Tang San asked in confusion, "Isn't it simply because he's the strongest?"

Yu Xiaogang nodded, but immediately shook his head.

"Yes, but not entirely!"

"The reason he has such a great reputation at Notting Academy is because he challenged the strongest student at the time, a level 13 Soul Master, when he first entered the school."

Tang San's pupils dilated slightly, and he said in a deep voice, "He won that match?"

According to the teacher, Qi Dao should have only been at level five at that time, right?

A level 5 Soul Warrior defeats a level 13 Soul Master!

Without using hidden weapons and Tang Sect's secret techniques, Tang San believed he would never have been able to do this.

Yu Xiaogang nodded, and then said something that shocked Tang San even more.

"He didn't just win, he won twice!"

"and..."

"Both times it was a one-hit kill!"