Douro Continent

Chapter 446 Mastering the Hammer Technique, Aura of Slaughter (Part 2)

Even more terrifying is that when the Clear Sky Hammer combines with Tang San's Tang Sect hidden weapons, once Tang San's mental power locks onto his opponent, unless the opponent's mental power far surpasses his and they are proficient in abilities like instantaneous teleportation, the only option is a head-on collision. There is absolutely no possibility of dodging.

boom--

The waterfall, which had stopped falling, crashed down onto Tang San, who stood on the round rock. Yet Tang San remained motionless, as if nailed to the rock. A hint of enjoyment even appeared on his face. Bathed in the massive waterfall, he exhaled, and a layer of faint white qi, imbued with his profound Xuan Tian Gong, enveloped his body.

With a flash, Tang San leaped off the round rock, his Clear Sky Hammer vanishing silently, replaced by dozens of Blue Silver Grass blades that lashed down at the water's surface. Using the momentum, Tang San soared forward, landing directly beside Tang Hao on the shore.

When Tang San landed beside him, Tang Hao's expression had returned to seriousness. Seeing his son land smoothly beside him, he said calmly, "You think you're very strong, don't you?"

Tang San scratched his wet hair. "Dad, I understand. I won't be arrogant. I will definitely continue to work hard. However, I feel that it's difficult to make progress in practicing the Chaotic Cloak Hammer Technique lately."

Hearing his son's words, Tang Hao felt a wave of helplessness. Before he could even deliver his lesson, the clever boy had already shut him down. How could the Chaotic Cloak Hammer Technique possibly improve? It had already reached its peak; how could it possibly progress further? Aside from the fact that the Clear Sky Hammer itself didn't have the influence of spirit rings, Tang Hao knew for sure that he couldn't possibly outperform his son in this hammer technique alone.

"I've only practiced the Chaotic Cloak Hammer Technique up to this point. Little San, let me ask you, how do you feel about your actual combat ability?" Tang Hao asked.

Tang San thought for a moment. He was about to say it was alright, but considering his father's immense strength, he changed his mind and said, "It's still far from enough."

"Then do you know where the difference lies?" Tang Hao continued to ask.

Tang San was taken aback. He had been somewhat modest when he said he was far away, but now that his father had asked him this, he was at a loss for words.

Tang Hao didn't seem interested in hearing Tang San's answer and continued, "Theoretically speaking, Grandmaster is invincible. His teaching methods are very correct. He laid a solid foundation for you. Since you became his disciple, you have grown very rapidly and have also engaged in a lot of real combat. You do have some practical experience. You don't need to underestimate yourself. However, you still lack the essence of real combat."

"The essence of combat? What is the essence of actual combat?" Tang San hurriedly asked. His father was probably one of the top figures among the Title Douluos. Although he didn't speak much, every word of his teachings benefited Tang San greatly. At this moment, he quickly focused his attention on listening.

Tang Hao said in a deep voice, "What is real combat? Only battles where you truly fight to the death can be called real combat. But most of the real combat you've experienced has been in the form of competitions. You haven't encountered many life-threatening situations. Only when facing life-or-death tests can a person's potential be fully unleashed. Only by constantly struggling on the edge of death can one truly possess real combat ability. Your mind and combat control are good, but you lack one thing. The purest killing intent. Feel my aura."

As soon as he finished speaking, Tang Hao's pupils constricted sharply, and in an instant, an extremely cold aura emanated from him. This aura didn't seem to have any explosive power, but when it truly enveloped Tang San, Tang San immediately felt as if he had fallen into an ice cellar. Every hair on his body stood on end.

Cold, chilling, evil, and terrifying, an immense killing intent, powerful enough to make one tremble, rushed towards him like a ferocious beast. Tang San clearly felt that everything about him seemed to become sluggish under this overwhelming killing intent. Even his Purple Demon Eye, imbued with the Purple Divine Light, dared not meet Tang Hao's gaze.

To Tang San's surprise, the water droplets flowing down his body seemed to slow down, and gradually the droplets condensed into strings of ice beads that hung on his body.

The materialization of killing intent? This was a description that popped into Tang San's mind. His master had once told him that when a person's strength reached an extremely terrifying level, their killing intent could even materialize. From intangible to tangible. But even among Title Douluos, this level was extremely rare.

The chilling killing intent receded like a tide, and Tang Hao's voice snapped Tang San out of his shock. "You felt it, didn't you? That's killing intent. You're probably wondering what its use is, aren't you? Killing intent doesn't primarily affect your opponent, but rather yourself. It allows you to disregard life and death, to unleash your full potential, even beyond your usual level. It can even make your attacks faster. Possessing a strong killing intent proves you've crawled out of piles of corpses, to have faced countless life-or-death struggles. Even when facing an opponent far stronger than yourself, you won't feel the slightest fear. Killing intent is a kind of aura. In some ways, it can be equated with courage. Or rather, killing intent is the sublimation of courage."

Tang Hao's explanation of killing intent was undoubtedly somewhat extreme, but he made Tang San clearly understand his meaning.

"Dad, then please teach me how to possess killing intent." Tang San looked at his father with a determined gaze.

Tang Hao shook his head. "No, I can't teach you. I can't teach you. You are, after all, my son. Even if I release a strong killing intent, you won't believe I would kill you. Killing intent can only be comprehended and possessed by oneself. You can completely relax today. Tomorrow morning, we'll set off, and I'll take you to a place where you can truly cultivate your killing intent."

Hearing Tang Hao's words, Tang San couldn't help but feel a surge of joy. Staying in one place for two years, relentlessly training, no matter how beautiful the place, would eventually lead to aesthetic fatigue. Finally, he could leave.

The father and son had endured wind and rain, sleeping outdoors, and had little to pack. Early the next morning, led by Tang Hao, the two left the pool and the mountains.

Tang San knew his father disliked nagging, so he didn't ask Tang Hao where he was going, but simply followed silently behind his father.

After two years of rigorous training, Tang San's physical strength had reached an astonishing level. His entire body resembled the Xuan Yu Hand he had cultivated, radiating a lustrous sheen. His eyes possessed a restrained brilliance, and without close inspection, it was difficult to discern his dark blue pupils.

Although Tang San hadn't deliberately cultivated his mental strength in the past two years, it had still made significant progress. His resolute and persistent training not only forged his body but also his spirit.

Five days later, Tang San, led by Tang Hao, arrived at an unnamed forest.

As soon as Tang San arrived, he immediately sensed a familiar aura. With his increased mental strength, his perception of the outside world had become noticeably sharper. This was a dangerous aura.

Tang Hao stopped in front of the forest. "You're about to go to a place where you'll truly hone your combat skills. Therefore, you need to obtain your fifth spirit ring. There are suitable spirit beasts in this forest."

So, we're finally going to get the fifth spirit ring? Tang San couldn't help but feel a little excited.

With the acquisition of his fifth spirit ring, Tang San's full spirit power would be unleashed. In his second year of cultivation, Tang San's Ren meridian had also been opened. Now, only the Du meridian remained.

Tang San's goal was to open up his Du Meridian before reaching level 60. At that point, his Mysterious Heaven Skill would reach another level.

Once the eight meridians are opened, one can use protective qi. This is something that Soul Masters don't have. In the terms of this world, it would be like materializing soul power.

"Sit down," Tang Hao said, pointing to the ground.

Tang San was taken aback for a moment, but still sat down cross-legged as instructed. He just didn't quite understand what his father wanted him to do.

Tang Hao didn't explain, but walked to Tang San's side. "Release your Blue Silver Grass, and then use your heart to sense it. With your current mental strength, you should be able to sense it. Originally, I didn't want you to acquire this skill so early. But your mental strength has increased to the current level, it's time for you to obtain it."

Tang San didn't understand the meaning behind his father's words, but he vaguely sensed that the spirit ring he was about to obtain seemed to be something his father had planned long ago.

Without thinking much, he immediately closed his eyes. Blue Silver Grass was released on its own, slowly emerging around his body. His spiritual energy condensed and dispersed outwards.

Blue Silver Grass is an extremely common plant in the Douluo Continent.

Soon, Tang San entered the same realm he had once reached. The surrounding Blue Silver Grass seemed to be calling to him, and his spiritual power greatly increased, making this feeling exceptionally clear.

He could even discern the emotions of each Blue Silver Grass.

As his mental energy was gradually released, Tang San's perception of the Blue Silver Grass grew stronger and stronger.

Gradually, he became immersed in this feeling. He discovered that all the Blue Silver Grass seemed to have a nurturing affection for him.

It was as if his own child was excitedly confiding in his father.

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