Douro Continent

Chapter 440 The Technique of the Wise Skull, Purple Extreme Divine Light (Part 2)

When two powerful forces meet, this skill suddenly becomes more terrifying than ever before.

Later, Tang San explained this skill as: to see through all things in the world and erase all injustice. The skill's name is: Purple Extreme Divine Light.

A beam of Purple Divine Light shot out, but Tang San's first reaction wasn't excitement. Instead, he quickly calculated the destructive power of this beam. This was something he wouldn't have paid attention to before, but now his brain calculated it on its own, everything seeming so natural and effortless.

The thought of calculation had barely crossed Tang San's mind when he immediately made a simple estimation based on the broken boulder and the marks left on the ground. He determined that the Purple Extreme Divine Light he had shot from his eyes was a point-penetrating attack. Due to its concentrated power, the resulting single destructive force was extremely terrifying. Moreover, he discovered that the strength of the Purple Extreme Divine Light was related to his mental energy output.

When he was focused on the pool, he didn't launch any attacks, so his mental energy was consumed very slowly. But the moment he shifted his gaze to the boulder and launched his attack, his mental energy gushed out like a spring. His soul energy consumption, on the other hand, was minimal. This means that this skill primarily relies on mental energy output; the more mental energy he outputs, the stronger its attack effect.

Having figured this out, Tang San noticed that his mental strength had increased at least a hundredfold compared to before. The previously formless and intangible mental energy was now converging into a river in his mind, shimmering with a faint silver light as it flowed silently. Wherever it passed, it illuminated everything in his mind, allowing Tang San to see more.

Since the attack power of the Purple Extreme Divine Light is related to mental power, it seems that I should also start cultivating mental power.

The master had previously taught Tang San methods for cultivating spiritual power, but at that time, Tang San's main focus was on cultivating the Mysterious Heaven Skill. In his view, spiritual power was nothing more than an ethereal thing, and not necessarily of great use. But now he suddenly understood. The role of spiritual power is by no means insignificant; in a sense, it is by no means less than his own soul power.

The more powerful a Soul Master is, the greater the pressure they exert. Where does this pressure come from? While the release of Soul Power is certainly a factor, there's also the mental pressure. This is the effect of mental power. Moreover, his Purple Extreme Divine Light now requires mental power to support it. Having such a skill that doesn't consume much Soul Power yet possesses extremely powerful attack capabilities is undoubtedly a huge advantage for Tang San.

Suddenly, Tang San was startled. He realized that simply shooting out a beam of Purple Extreme Divine Light had caused him to think so much. And everything made perfect sense, as if his thoughts were facts. The Wisdom Skull—was this the wisdom it bestowed upon me?

No wonder, no wonder every Soul Master craves Soul Bones so much. Tang San secretly admired this. He had obtained the Eight Spider Lances, his external Soul Bone, while absorbing Soul Rings. The Eight Spider Lances had given him immense benefits afterward. But even so, obtaining the Eight Spider Lances was far less impactful than acquiring this Wisdom Skull.

This piece of wisdom skull almost opened another door for Tang San to cultivate as a Soul Master, and the benefits it gave him were by no means as simple as the Purple Extreme Divine Light.

Tang Hao stood silently to the side, his thoughtful expression revealing that his son was experiencing something new. This moment was crucial for him. Tang Hao could vaguely guess what the Wisdom Skull had given Tang San, making this period of reflection all the more precious.

After a long while, Tang San gradually came to his senses and looked at his father beside him. He discovered that even without using his eyes, the invisible spiritual power emanating from his mind had already locked onto his father's location. What surprised Tang San even more was that the spiritual power in his mind did not require conscious control; it was slowly recovering on its own.

This spiritual power is unrelated to the outside world; it is entirely gathered and restored by himself. The master once said that the human spiritual world is the most wondrous place. No one understands where spiritual power comes from. On the surface, it seems ethereal and intangible, yet it truly exists. The stronger the Soul Master, the stronger their spiritual power.

Unbeknownst to Tang San, Tang Hao was also secretly astonished by the strength of Tang San's mental power. Tang Hao discovered that Tang San's mental power was now approaching the level of an ordinary Soul Douluo. He understood that this was definitely not something that a skull of concentrated wisdom could achieve.

While that soul bone could indeed enhance Tang San's mental strength and allow him to comprehend the mysteries of the spiritual world, its effects should not be this potent.

In fact, the Wisdom Skull was more like a key for Tang San, and it was this key that opened the door to his spiritual world for him.

From childhood, Tang San would face the rising sun every morning to cultivate his Purple Demon Eyes. Unbeknownst to him, this cultivation wasn't just for his eyes, but also forged his spiritual power. However, this cultivation remained hidden within his mind, never manifesting. Now, thanks to the Wisdom Skull, Tang San's years of cultivation suddenly became clear, the gates to his spiritual world fully opened, leading to this rapid advancement.

Of course, only Tang San's mental level has been elevated to the Soul Douluo realm. It doesn't mean that his Purple Divine Light will automatically reach the Soul Douluo realm. Everything depends on his future mental strength development and the amount of mental energy he outputs when unleashing the Purple Divine Light.

Tang San gradually came to his senses and looked at his father.

Tang Hao walked up to him. "You've absorbed it for three days. Judging from your own situation and the time it took, the owner of this soul bone should be a soul beast over 60,000 years old. You're very lucky. I think if I hadn't appeared, the Spirit Hall might have secretly targeted you. This soul bone should also be ranked high within the Spirit Hall."

"Three days?" Tang San was taken aback. "Dad, you haven't rested for three days."

Tang Hao waved his hand at Tang San, "That's not important. Your special training will begin now."

As soon as he finished speaking, Tang Hao raised his hand and patted Tang San on both shoulders and chest. Three streams of heat surged downwards simultaneously, and Tang San felt a tingling, numb sensation throughout his body. Almost instantly, his dantian was enveloped by a scalding heat. With his current mental strength, he could no longer sense any trace of soul power.

"Dad, what's wrong...?"

Tang Hao said calmly, "From now on, you don't need soul power anymore. I'll seal it temporarily to facilitate your special training. Remember, you're not allowed to use the power of your soul bone either. I'm sealing your soul power not because I don't trust you, but because it would be easy for you to draw out your soul power on your own during the special training I'm giving you."

With a flick of his wrist, Tang Hao produced a forging hammer in his hand, bearing mottled rust marks, exactly the same as the one Tang San used at home.

"Take it."

Tang San took the forging hammer and looked at his father with some confusion.

Tang Hao pointed to the waterfall at the other end of the pool, "Swim over there. Under the waterfall, there's a protruding round rock. Stand on it and practice the hammer technique I'll teach you."

"The Chaotic Cloak Hammer Technique?" Tang San's gaze involuntarily turned to the waterfall.

Tang Hao nodded.

"When you can complete all eighty-one strikes without making a single mistake, the first phase of special training will be over. Go." As he spoke, Tang Hao walked directly to the mountain wall beside him, without even making a move. He unleashed a punch, and with a deafening roar, a three-meter-deep hole immediately opened in the mountain wall. Tang Hao waved his sleeve, blowing away the dust, and walked in, sitting cross-legged. He didn't say anything more to Tang Sanduo.

Looking at his father, then at the familiar forging hammer in his hand, Tang San's eyes immediately lit up with determination. With a splash, he jumped into the pool and, carrying the forging hammer, headed downstream from the waterfall.

The authentic cultivation method of the Haotian Sect officially begins today.

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Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.

Three days have passed since Ning Rongrong returned to the sect, but she still looks worried. She doesn't know how to explain the sect's rules to Oscar.

Ning Fengzhi valued Oscar highly. How could a sixteen-year-old plant-type Soul Master who had already reached level forty or above not be valued? On the way back, Ning Fengzhi had already told Oscar that the sect would do its best to nurture him. He was told to feel free to ask if he needed anything.

Oscar didn't say much. For him, being able to be with Ning Rongrong was enough.

As night fell, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School gradually quieted down.

Ning Rongrong was lost in thought when suddenly, there was a light knocking sound at the window.

"Who?" Ning Rongrong stood up warily.

"It's me," Oscar's voice came from outside.

Ning Rongrong took a deep breath, her eyes shining with determination. She had made up her mind that she would tell Oscar the truth today, no matter what. It was better to end it now than to suffer a long, drawn-out pain. If she delayed any longer, it would only hurt Oscar more.

Having thought all this through, she finally opened the bedroom door and let Oscar in.

Ning Rongrong's room was entirely made of pink, a warm and somewhat childlike girl's room.

This wasn't Oscar's first visit, but every time he entered Ning Rongrong's room, he couldn't help but feel a surge of excitement.

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