Douro Continent

Chapter 525 Tang Clan, the Clan of Strength

Oscar didn't hide it; in his heart, Ning Fengzhi was his future father-in-law.

"My sixth soul skill comes from hunting a Mirror Beast with 20,000 years of cultivation. Its effect is replication. As long as I have a drop of a soul master's blood, I can create a replica Mirror Sausage using my own soul skill. Anyone who consumes it can possess the soul skill with 70% of the power of the soul master who provided the blood for three minutes. If the user's soul power level is lower than that of the blood provider, then only the soul skill of the corresponding level can be replicated. That is to say, if Xiao San is level 70 and I am level 60, then I can only obtain various soul skills up to level 60 in the replication effect, and cannot use the seventh soul skill, Martial Soul True Body. You see, I have obtained a skull. I was very lucky. This soul bone also came from that Mirror Beast, providing the skill Mirror Clone. The clone will have 80% of the power I have when I use it. At the same time, this soul bone will enhance the effect of my Mirror Sausage replication by 10%. The power of the replicated skill will be increased from 70% to 80%."

Whether it was Ning Fengzhi, Gu Rong, Tang San, Ma Hongjun, or Ning Rongrong, everyone listened attentively. After hearing Oscar's words, Ning Fengzhi let out a long sigh, "Luck always favors the prepared. Your situation is definitely not just simple luck. I can imagine what you've sacrificed over the past five years. Oscar, I'm giving you a choice now. Xiao San told me he's planning to establish a sect called Tang Sect. But I don't want you to join this sect. Come back to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School with me. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School needs someone like you. If you come back with me, I'll agree to your relationship with Rongrong."

"Daddy—" Ning Rongrong said coquettishly, dissatisfied.

Ning Fengzhi's expression immediately turned serious. "Girl, this concerns the rise and fall of the sect. Oscar didn't have the strength to protect you before, but now that he does, I must nurture him even better. Let him join the sect and contribute to it. This will reduce many obstacles in your relationship."

Oscar was stunned by Ning Fengzhi's words. He was a smart man and understood very well that Ning Fengzhi was asking him to make a choice between his brotherhood with Tang San and his feelings for Ning Rongrong.

Just then, Tang San's soft voice rang in Oscar's ear, "Hurry up and agree to Uncle Ning's request. This is your best chance. You've been away training for five years. What have you been working so hard for all these years? Even if you're in the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, we'll still be good brothers."

Oscar glanced in Tang San's direction and saw Tang San winking at him. He knew that Tang San had just been using the method of forcing sound to form lines to remind him. The reason he didn't say it outright was that he hoped Tang San could better gain Ning Fengzhi's approval.

Turning his head, his gaze fell on Ning Rongrong's pretty face. Ning Rongrong's expression was somewhat complicated and confused. Of course, she hoped to be with Oscar, but she also absolutely did not want their relationship to affect the relationship between the Shrek Seven Devils.

Oscar's gaze finally returned to Ning Fengzhi's face, and he calmly shook his head. "I'm sorry, Sect Master Ning, I cannot grant your request."

"Xiao Ao—" Tang San called out anxiously.

Oscar raised his hand to Tang San, stopping him from trying to persuade him further, and said to Ning Fengzhi, "Uncle Ning, I love Rongrong, and I'm willing to give everything to love her. However, Tang San is my good brother. Although he is incredibly talented, I admit I'm not as good as him. But now is the time when he needs help the most, and needs his brother the most. Whether it's taking revenge on the Spirit Hall or resurrecting Xiao Wu, neither will be easy. If I choose to leave him for Rongrong now, I'm afraid I'll never forgive myself. But I also won't give up on Rongrong. I will definitely move you in my own way, and one day I will make you agree to be with Rongrong."

Ning Fengzhi stared sharply at Oscar, who returned his gaze with a calm expression. He felt immense satisfaction having said those words. Brothers and lovers were equally important. He would never abandon either of them.

Gradually, Ning Fengzhi's gaze softened, and he smiled calmly, "Oscar, although your answer was cunning, I have to admit it's the perfect answer I wanted. A man who abandons his companions for a woman is not trustworthy. You've moved me. Help Xiao San well. I hope to see the Shrek Seven Devils achieve even greater glory."

Oscar stared at Ning Fengzhi in disbelief, only then realizing that his words were merely a test for him.

"Sect Leader Ning, does that mean you approve of my relationship with Rongrong?"

Ning Fengzhi frowned slightly. "You still call me Sect Leader Ning?"

Perhaps due to his excitement, Oscar reacted rather quickly, blurting out the words, "Father-in-law."

Seeing Oscar's excited expression, Ning Fengzhi couldn't help but chuckle. "That seems a bit too early. You should still call me 'mistress' for now."

Oscar scratched his head awkwardly before calling out "Uncle Ning." The moment he addressed her as "Father-in-law," Ning Rongrong turned and ran away in embarrassment. Her relationship with Oscar had finally received her father's approval; there was nothing more to worry about.

Ning Fengzhi didn't let Tang San and the others see him off. Even after he and Gu Rong disappeared into the woods, Oscar still had a silly grin on his face.

"Alright, if you keep laughing, your mouth will stretch to your ears," Ma Hongjun said, not without a hint of jealousy.

Oscar snapped out of his daze. Five years had passed, and he hadn't felt this relaxed in a long time. He chuckled and said, "Let them be jealous. I can finally be with Rongrong openly. Tonight it's my treat, we'll drink until we drop. Oh, and let's invite Dean Flander, Master, Teacher Erlong, and Teacher Zhao too. I haven't seen them in five years, I really miss them."

As night fell, Tang San lay quietly on the bed, a faint smile on his face.

He reluctantly used his inner strength to dispel the slight intoxication. Tonight, five of the Shrek Seven Devils reunited, and everyone drank a lot. Oscar also recounted many stories from his time in the North. Everyone was extremely excited about his safe return.

However, after the initial excitement, as Tang San carried Xiao Wu back to his room, he couldn't help but feel a pang of sadness. He wished Oscar and Ning Rongrong well, but the more he saw them finally united, the more he was reminded of Xiao Wu's sacrifice to save him.

Pressing his face against Xiao Wu's soft fur and inhaling her faint fragrance, Tang San's heart trembled violently.

Xiao Wu, who had transformed into a rabbit, rubbed against his head, enjoying the feeling of being close to Tang San. That night, Tang San unusually did not cultivate, but in his dreams, there was only the girl with long scorpion braids.

The next morning, Tang San left Shrek Academy. He still needed to finish the things he hadn't been able to do yesterday because of Oscar's return. Once he made up his mind to do something, he would seize every opportunity to do it.

After leaving Shrek Academy, Tang San headed south towards Heaven Dou City. He wasn't worried about being recognized; after all, even within the Spirit Hall, only a handful of people had seen his new appearance. Even a portrait wouldn't reach Heaven Dou City so quickly.

South of the city. Tang San stopped in front of a mansion.

From the outside, the mansion covers a vast area, with thick, tall walls exceeding four meters in height. It's worth noting that even ordinary nobles wouldn't be permitted to build such high walls.

The gate tower of the mansion is over six meters high. Somewhat comically, there are two stone sculptures in front of the mansion, and these two stone sculptures are gorilla-like, like miniature versions of the Titan Ape Erming.

In front of the gate stood two tall, muscular men, each over two meters tall. Their black outfits did nothing to conceal their strong muscles. They stood there like two guardian deities, looking down arrogantly at the passersby on the street outside.

A plaque hangs high above the gate of the mansion, bearing only one large character: Strength.

This was Tang San's first time in this place. He strode forward and stopped in front of the mansion gate.

"Please inform Senior Titan that an old friend has come to visit."

Two burly men stared at Tang San expressionlessly, sizing him up and down. One of them said in a deep voice, "Wait a moment." After saying that, he turned around, pushed open the door, and went inside.

When he pushed open the door, Tang San saw that it was at least two feet thick, extremely heavy. He couldn't help but marvel at it inwardly; truly worthy of the Strength Clan, without sufficient strength, one probably wouldn't even be able to push this door open.

That's right, Tang San was looking for the Power Clan, who possessed the Great Ape Martial Soul. They were once one of the four affiliated clans of the Clear Sky Sect, and also Tang Hao's direct clan.

Before the start of the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament, Hercules Titan had invited Tang San to visit the Power Clan, but Tang San was busy cultivating and hadn't had time to visit. He was preparing to establish the Tang Sect, and therefore needed to have his own power base. The Power Clan was undoubtedly one of the most trustworthy choices.

The members of the Power Clan are simple-minded and possess exceptional strength; if utilized properly, they would be a tremendous asset. Tang San's plan prioritizes two things: gaining the support of the Power Clan and finding a foothold for his Tang Sect.

Although Shrek Academy is quite large, it is still an academy, and the Heaven Dou Empire's royal family has many spies. Tang San cannot always occupy the academy to develop his Tang Sect. Therefore, he must find a suitable place for the Tang Sect to grow.

Over the years, Tang San has accumulated some savings, so he won't face an economic crisis in the short term. Moreover, he received support from Ning Zhiyuan, the sect leader of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, yesterday. Although the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School was destroyed, its wealth accumulated over the years remained intact because it repelled a powerful enemy. With their support, Tang San is not worried about resources now.

A short while later, the gates of the Power Clan's mansion opened again, and a middle-aged man walked out.

The most distinctive feature of the Strength Clan is their tall and muscular physique, and this middle-aged man was no exception; Tang San had never seen him before. Upon his appearance, the man's gaze towards Tang San immediately revealed a hint of doubt.

"Young man, what business do you have with our clan chief?"

Tang San had already anticipated this; meeting the clan leader was certainly not an easy task, and he was well-prepared. With a flick of his left hand, amidst surging black light, the Clear Sky Hammer appeared out of thin air in his grasp.

This time, Tang San did not suppress the aura inherent in the Clear Sky Hammer at all. Instantly, a domineering aura emanated from it, and the heavy energy fluctuations spread within a radius of several meters in front of the door under his control.

"Does this gentleman recognize my martial spirit?"

"The Clear Sky Hammer?" The middle-aged man was taken aback. Although Tang San's Clear Sky Hammer didn't have a single spirit ring, it was still the Clear Sky Hammer! His expression immediately became tense. "Young man, please come in."

Although they had broken away from the Clear Sky Sect because of Tang Hao's matter, the Power Clan was once an vassal of the Clear Sky Sect. Upon seeing the Clear Sky Hammer, the middle-aged man did not dare to be negligent and hurriedly invited Tang San inside.

"Young man, are you from the Clear Sky Sect?" the middle-aged man asked tentatively as he led Tang San inside.

Tang San said, "I suppose so. Is Senior Titan within the sect?"

The middle-aged man hurriedly said, "The sect leader is here. Please wait in the council hall for a moment, I will go and invite the sect leader right away."

Upon entering the mansion, Tang San felt a sense of openness and spaciousness. The mansion was larger than he had imagined. While not as expansive as Shrek Academy, which boasted a forest within the city, it was at least half the size. The overall impression was one of grandeur and magnificence. Everything appeared tall and rugged.

Tang San sat down in the council hall, waiting quietly. He didn't leave Xiao Wu at the academy, but instead carried her with him in his Ruyi Hundred Treasures Pouch. When he woke up in the morning, Xiao Wu, who had reverted to her rabbit form, was still fast asleep.

Before long, Tang San's keen spiritual senses detected a series of hurried footsteps approaching. The middle-aged man led three people in.

Upon seeing these three people, Tang San couldn't help but smile. All three generations of the Strength Clan were present. The vigorous Hercules Titan, along with his son Tai Nuo and Tang San's classmate Tai Long, followed the middle-aged man into the council hall.

As soon as they entered, the three Titans fixed their gazes on Tang San. Titan immediately asked the middle-aged man beside him, "Taixing, is this the person you mentioned who came from the sect?"

Taixing quickly nodded and said, "Sect Master, this young man has already shown his Clear Sky Hammer. Although he doesn't have a spirit ring, the aura of the Clear Sky Hammer is unmistakable."

The Titans, grandfather and grandson, naturally didn't recognize the changed Tang San. After looking Tang San up and down a few times, Titan said in a deep voice, "Wasn't the sect closed off long ago? Boy, where did you come from?"

Tang San smiled slightly and said, "Senior Titan, you are still as robust as ever. I am Tang San."

He didn't intend to dwell too much on his identity. He raised both hands at the same time, and the Blue Silver Emperor and the Clear Sky Hammer appeared in his palms respectively.

"Are you Tang San?" The three generations of the family were stunned when they saw the two martial souls appear at the same time.

Tang San smiled wryly, "It's true that my appearance has changed, and many old friends don't recognize me anymore. But a martial soul can't be faked. There are only a handful of people on the entire continent who can possess twin martial souls, let alone twin martial souls that include the Clear Sky Hammer. To make a long story short, my Blue Silver Grass has undergone a second awakening, which has caused my appearance to change. Senior Titan, Senior Taino, Tailong, it's been a long time."

Tang San was telling the truth. Everything else might be faked, but the twin martial souls were undeniable. Titan's emotions immediately surged with excitement. "Young Master, it really is you! You've changed so much, I almost didn't recognize you."

Tailong rubbed his eyes and stared at Tang San. "Young Master, is it really you?"

Tang San smiled and said, "If you're willing, you can follow me from now on."

Titan strode up to Tang San and asked eagerly, "Young Master, I heard from Tyrone last time that you were taken away by Master after the finals of the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament. Where is Master? Is he alright?"

When his father was mentioned, Tang San's eyes dimmed slightly. "Father has decided to retire."

"Retire? Master is still in his prime, why would he retire? I heard from that kid Tailong that Master displayed great power in front of the Pope's Palace, but unfortunately I didn't get to see it. Could it be that the Spirit Hall forced Master to retire? Or the sect?"

Tang San shook his head and said, "No, it was my father's own decision." He then briefly recounted the special training his father had given him over the past five years, as well as his father's instructions to the sect.

When Titan heard Tang San say that Tang Hao had mutilated his own limbs to return his soul bone, he couldn't help but burst into tears, his emotions running high.

"Master, why do you do this? Even if you don't return it, so what? The fault wasn't yours back then. If anyone is to blame, it's the Spirit Hall! For so many years, this old servant has been waiting for you to return, but you..."

Tang San could understand the old man's feelings. "Senior Titan, don't be sad. For my father, this may be a relief. He is now by my mother's side, no longer disturbed by outside affairs, and can live a peaceful life, which is good. I came to see you today because I have something I want to discuss with you."

Titan barely managed to compose himself. "Young Master, please speak your mind. As long as it is within my power, I will not refuse."

Titan practically watched Tang Hao grow up. When Tang Hao came of age, Titan led the Power Clan to pledge allegiance to him. At this time, Tang Hao had gone into seclusion, but Tang San was still alive. In the Tang San before him, he saw some of the shadow of Tang Hao from back then.

Tang San said solemnly, "I plan to establish a sect called the Tang Sect. I hope to have your support and that of the Power Clan."

Upon hearing this, Titan was taken aback. "Young Master, you're going to establish a sect? Does that mean the Clear Sky Sect is going to be completely..."

"No." Tang San understood the meaning behind Titan's words. "I have already returned to the Clear Sky Sect and formally acknowledged my ancestry. I promised the sect elders to do three things. If these three things are accomplished, there will be hope for the sect to reopen. At the same time, my father and I will be allowed to pay our respects to our deceased grandfather."

Upon hearing this, Titan became agitated. "Young Master, are you saying that those stubborn old fogies will allow you to return to the sect? The Haotian Sect will be unsealed?"

Tang San nodded slightly. "I have a ten-year agreement with the elders. Within ten years, as long as I can obtain a 100,000-year spirit ring, cultivate my spirit power to level 80 or above, and personally kill a Title Douluo from the Spirit Hall, they will unseal the sect and allow the Clear Sky Sect to return to the world."

Titan's eyes flashed with rage. "I knew these old fogies weren't so easy to talk to. Are the conditions they're asking even achievable by a human being? If I hadn't already left the sect, I would definitely go back and argue with them."

A cough came from behind him. Titan turned around with displeasure and saw that it was his grandson, Tyrone, coughing. "You little brat, what are you coughing for?"

Tyrone whispered, "Grandpa, these conditions might be impossible for others. But our young master is a genius, so it's not impossible for him."

Titan paused for a moment, then looked back at Tang San, only then remembering that five years ago Tang San had led the Shrek Seven Devils to defeat all rivals and won the championship of the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament at the age of fifteen.

"Young Master, may I ask what level your soul power is now?" Titan was always a very straightforward person, saying whatever came to mind.

Tang San didn't hide anything, "My Blue Silver Grass has evolved twice and is now level 66."

"Oh, level 66 already. That's pretty fast!" Titan muttered, while Tyno and his son Tyron behind him stared wide-eyed.

"Wait, wait, young master, what did you say? What level are you?" Although Titan was old, he was still very energetic and had already reacted. He looked at Tang San in disbelief.

Tang San repeated, "I now have a soul power level of sixty-six."

Titan gasped. "My God! Even our master at your age didn't have your current strength! Young Master, it seems our lineage finally has a chance to rise again. This is wonderful!"

It's important to understand that his grandson, Tailong, was already considered quite talented within the family. He had also gained extensive practical experience competing alongside Tang San and his friends in the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament. While his progress in recent years had been rapid, his soul power had only just reached level 48, still some distance from level 50. Tang San, on the other hand, possessed a staggering level 66 soul power. Even among the Spirit Hall's Golden Generation, no one could compare to him now.

"Young Master, you just mentioned wanting to establish the Tang Sect? Since the elders of the Clear Sky Sect have already allowed you to return, why do you still want to establish your own sect?"

Tang San said, "Ten years is not a short time. If I cultivate alone, I will at most be an excellent Soul Master after ten years. When the Clear Sky Sect returns, it will still be a rootless duckweed. How can it contend with the powerful Spirit Hall? Therefore, I plan to re-establish our foundation and build our own power in the name of Tang Sect during these ten years. In this way, whether the Clear Sky Sect returns or we deal with the Spirit Hall, at least we will have our own power. Everything will be much more relaxed."

"I see. Young Master is indeed farsighted. I have no problem on my end. Ever since we, the Power Clan, swore allegiance to our master, we have always taken his will as our mission. After lying low for so many years, it's time for us to come out and make our move. Young Master, please feel free to speak your mind. I will do my best to support you."

Seeing Titan's ambitious expression, Tang San couldn't help but smile. Although he had already anticipated that this trip would be fruitful, Titan's support was more direct than he had imagined. The Power Clan was different from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's support for him was mostly based on mutual benefit, while Titan's statement at this moment was telling him that the Power Clan would support him unconditionally.

Tang San smiled slightly and said, "Senior Titan, then I won't stand on ceremony. From now on, you will be the chief elder of my Tang Sect. Currently, I have two urgent issues to resolve. First, we need to choose a location for our Tang Sect, a suitable place to establish our foundation. Everything must be done discreetly. My current idea is to locate it in Heaven Dou City. After all, it is the capital of the Heaven Dou Empire. Even if the Spirit Hall wants to harm me in the future and wants to launch an attack in this city, they will have to think it through first."

Titan laughed and said, "Why bother choosing a location? Mine is yours, young master. Let's just use this mansion. I'll have someone change the sign later. From now on, the more than two hundred lives of our Power Clan will belong to you, young master. I will fully support whatever you wish to do with it. We've also accumulated some savings over the years."

A hint of surprise flashed in Tang San's eyes. The Power Clan's sect was located in the south of Heaven Dou City. Although their mansion covered a large area, it was not particularly conspicuous. Most importantly, the Spirit Hall's Heaven Dou City Holy Temple was located in the north of the city, so naturally, it wouldn't attract much attention here. The Power Clan had cultivated this mansion for many years, and its vast area made it the perfect location for the Tang Sect's foundation.

"Senior Titan, then I shall accept your offer." Tang San did not stand on ceremony with Titan. He believed that as long as he could establish the Tang Sect and carry forward its unique skills, he would give more to the Power Clan than they had given him in the future.

"Young Master, will you still call me Senior Titan? You should call me Elder from now on; I'm an Elder of the Tang Sect now. Oh, right, I should also call you Sect Master. Haha." Upon seeing Tang San again, Titan, though forthright, wasn't as rough as he appeared. If Tang San, as Tang Hao's son, were merely an incompetent fool, he would never have offered such support. He saw in Tang San's eyes the same sharp spirit Tang Hao had possessed, even stronger, and the deep hatred he held for the Spirit Hall. Moreover, Tang San possessed such extraordinary talent. Titan believed that his support for the young master would surely lead to the flourishing of the Power Clan. Even if he returned to the Clear Sky Sect in the future, his status would certainly be different from before.

Hearing Titan's words, Tang San smiled and said, "Secondly, I need a group of blacksmiths, who must be trustworthy and have excellent forging skills. The more the better."

Upon hearing Tang San's second point, the expressions of Titan and his two grandsons became strange. Titan said with a wry smile, "Young Master, don't you know what our Strength Clan does?"

Tang San was taken aback. He really didn't know what the Power Clan did, and he felt a little embarrassed for a moment.

Titan, of course, wouldn't let Tang San remain embarrassed, and quickly said, "Our Strength Clan relies on forging skills for our livelihood. Back then, Master learned forging techniques from me. Of course, we weren't blacksmith shops in the traditional sense; we simply forged the finest weapons and exquisite ornaments to sell to nobles. The wealth I mentioned is accumulated in this way. Before we left the Clear Sky Sect, more than a third of the sect's income came from our Strength Clan. The reason I chose to pledge allegiance to Master is because he was the only one in the Clear Sky Sect who didn't look down on forging techniques. In terms of forging skills, if I consider myself second in the world, then no one would dare claim to be number one. Even your father was slightly inferior in skill. It's just that he possessed the Clear Sky Hammer and his soul power was superior to mine, so the finished products he forged could be better than mine."

Upon hearing Titan's words, Tang San was stunned. He felt as if he had searched high and low only to find it effortlessly. The Power Clan was renowned for its forging, and skilled blacksmiths were the resource they needed most. He hadn't expected to obtain them so easily.

"Elder, this is the best news I've heard since I came back. I'm ashamed to say that I didn't even know that the Power Clan started out in forging." Tang San's excitement was palpable.

Titan asked with some doubt, "Sect Master, what do you need excellent blacksmiths for? Do you want them to forge armor? But at your level, external objects are of little use. After all, blacksmiths who are skilled in forging have always been the most lowly on the continent."

Tang San smiled slightly and said, "Perhaps it was like that before, but it will never be like that again. Elder, look at this." As he spoke, Tang San took out his Zhuge Crossbow from his pocket and handed it to Titan.

Titan took the Zhuge Crossbow, and Taino behind him couldn't help but say, "Young Master, I think I've seen you use this before. You seem to have used it to defeat me back then."

Tang San nodded and said, "This item is called the Zhuge Divine Crossbow. It contains forty-eight bolts. Before use, the mechanism needs to be adjusted. It fires sixteen bolts at a time, and its attack power can break through the defense of Soul Masters below level forty. Its firing rate is extremely fast."

Titan examined it carefully, turning it over and over, and muttered, "This is made of iron essence. Judging from the material of this iron essence, it should have been forged using the Chaotic Cloak Hammering Technique of the Haotian Sect. The texture is uniform and the toughness is excellent. It's really good."

As he spoke, his thick fingers suddenly began to rub the Zhuge Crossbow rapidly. Suddenly, Tang San felt a glint of light flash in Titan's eyes, followed by a series of rhythmic mechanical friction sounds. He stared in disbelief as Titan had already dismantled the Zhuge Crossbow into eight pieces, turning it into all its parts.

It's important to understand that the Zhuge Divine Crossbow of the Tang Clan is extremely difficult to manufacture, with exquisite craftsmanship. It contains at least three secret clasps, and if anyone attempts to disassemble it, the crossbow itself will be damaged, making its manufacture method impossible for others to easily discover. However, those three secret clasps seemed completely useless against Titan; the entire crossbow was disassembled without sustaining any damage.

"Elder, be careful, the crossbow bolts are poisoned," Tang San warned.

Titan grinned and waved his hand in front of Tang San. Only then did Tang San realize that Titan's palm had turned iron gray and was emitting a faint metallic luster.

"Our Strength Clan has a special palm technique called Iron Forging Hand. After practicing it, we use a heavy hammer to forge our hands, making them less prone to wear and tear, and also protecting them from most toxins."

Tang San was startled. Wasn't this Iron Forging Hand similar to his own Jade Hand? However, he quickly discovered the differences between the Iron Forging Hand and his Jade Hand.

The Iron-Forged Hand of the Power Clan only provides protection on the palms, unlike his Jade Hand, which offers full protection. In this respect, the Iron-Forged Hand is inferior. As for the true difference between the two, further investigation is needed to determine it.

"This thing is ingeniously designed. How could I not have imagined forging such a weapon?" Titan exclaimed in admiration, looking at the various parts of the Zhuge Crossbow. "To assemble so many exquisite devices within a limited space, and using refined iron as the material, no wonder it can unleash such power. Young Master, are you planning to mass-produce this weapon?"

Tang San nodded and said, "This is just one possibility. Normally, we wouldn't be able to contend with the Spirit Hall. However, if the armies of the Heaven Dou and Star Luo Empires could have a contingent of troops equipped with offensive weapons similar to, or even more powerful than, these weapons, then the advantage of Soul Masters wouldn't be so obvious. Coupled with the element of surprise, it would definitely cause the Spirit Hall to suffer a great loss."

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