A ten-thousand-year vegetation essence?
Tang Wulin didn't know what that was, but the prefix "ten-thousand-year" was enough to indicate its preciousness.
He had to remember that what Old Tang asked him to collect for fusing the second seal of the Golden Dragon King were merely thousand-year heavenly treasures.
Moreover, Old Tang actually said he could try to use the Golden Dragon King's power to stimulate his Martial Soul and guide its evolution?
Before Tang Wulin could think more deeply, Old Tang's next words made him so pleasantly surprised that he had no time to continue pondering.
"As for encountering Su Ming in this tournament, I will take over control of your body to demonstrate some techniques for you. Make sure to feel and learn as much as you can then."
"Right, tell your teammate with the Star Staff Martial Soul to absolutely reserve her Spirit Skill for Su Ming."
"..."
After speaking, Old Tang fell silent, not responding no matter how much Tang Wulin called out to him.
Tang Wulin even began to suspect whether Old Tang would be able to wake up on time in a few days when Class Zero was scheduled to face the Tianhai team.
But regardless, he had received good news today.
The fusion of the first seal had already proven Old Tang's capabilities and confirmed that all of this wasn't just his imagination.
"Ten-thousand-year vegetation essence..."
Tang Wulin decided that after the tournament ended, he would go look up information to see what this so-called vegetation essence was, especially checking if it could be found in the Spirit Object exchange section of the Tang Sect's mission system.
Zhang Zhenpeng rushed out from VIP box number one, landing on the competition stage, urgently checking the condition of the Zhou sisters.
He hadn't expected Su Ming to be so strong, breaking the Zhou sisters' Martial Soul Fusion Skill with a single punch.
Long Huantian also landed on the stage.
"Brother Zhenpeng, let's handle the quota matter as you suggested. These two sisters truly deserve these two spots."
Zhang Zhenpeng sighed inwardly.
It seemed they really could only get two spots.
"He's too strong. Should we even fight if we meet them?" Xu Xiaoyan couldn't help but ask.
She looked at Xie Xie and found a forced smile at the corners of his mouth, his eyes evasive.
Then, she looked at Tang Wulin.
Noticing Xu Xiaoyan's gaze, Tang Wulin snapped back to attention.
"Fight!"
His tone was very firm.
With Old Tang taking over, he naturally had confidence.
Old Tang had also reminded him at the end: Su Ming only appeared invincible but actually wasn't impervious.
Spirit Master battles ultimately came down to teamwork.
"Xiaoyan, when the time comes for the match, you will be essential. Your absolutely established control is our only hope for victory."
Xu Xiaoyan hesitated.
"But... what if it's during the daytime?"
"Then we can only admit defeat." Tang Wulin forced a bitter laugh.
"Even if it's night, and I use my control Spirit Skill on Su Ming, and you are responsible for eliminating Su Ming, what about Su Ming's other two teammates? They are both Spirit Elders too," Xu Xiaoyan asked.
Tang Wulin turned his head, not looking at Xie Xie, but instead looked at Gu Yue.
"Gu Yue?"
Gu Yue's eyes flickered slightly. "I can handle Su Ming's two teammates, but I'm only responsible for dealing with those two."
Hearing this, Tang Wulin breathed a sigh of relief.
Su Ming didn't know that Class Zero was already discussing strategies to deal with him.
After seriously handling the Zhou sisters' Martial Soul Fusion Skill, he returned to the Spirit Transmission Pagoda to begin recovering his Spirit Power.
Su Ming entered a meditative state.
The ball of light asked him if he wished to continue developing his talent.
"Let's wait a few more days."
The next day.
Su Ming learned about the draw results from Long Xin.
"East Sea team three, we've finally run into them after all."
Su Ming looked towards Class Zero's location and noticed Tang Wulin there, showing a fighting spirit.
Thoughtful, he looked up at the sky.
The sky was already quite dark at this time. The match between the Tianhai team and Class Zero was the second match of the day, quite late. Roughly estimating, it would be at night.
"Xu Xiaoyan..."
He didn't worry too much about it.
Time came as scheduled to the evening.
The stadium above was open-air; looking up, one could see the starry sky shining brilliantly.
Under this night sky, the Tianhai team and the East Sea third team took to the stage one after the other.
This was the second team to face Su Ming after he displayed his immense power.
The previous team, the Hailu team, displayed a Martial Soul Fusion Skill, earning respect, but still lost to Su Ming, further enhancing Su Ming's aura of invincibility.
This time, when the three members of Class Zero came on stage, the audience booed.
They...
It wasn't that the audience thought Class Zero was weak.
During these days of competition, Class Zero had proven their strength. In the youth group of the entire Tianhai Alliance tournament, they were indisputably in the first tier, strong contenders for the top five.
However, their foundation was ultimately too low.
Defeating Spirit Elders while outranked was possible, but trying to fight Su Ming while outranked was far too arrogant.
"Match begin!"
As both sides released their Spirit Rings, the boos became even more pronounced.
One side: all Spirit Elders.
The other side: two two-ringed, one one-ringed.
Such a stark contrast in Spirit Rings made the audience almost cannot bear to watch.
Gu Yue waved her right hand, wind elements gathering, forming two small tornadoes that shot towards Long Xin and the other Tianhai team member.
Xu Xiaoyan immediately raised her Star Staff.
"Stars above, shining bright, forever splendid, eternal peace!"
She quickly chanted the spirit incantation. A brilliant starlight descended from the night sky, connecting with the Star Staff she held up.
"First Spirit Skill, Starwheel Lockchain!"
Gorgeous starlight rose beneath Su Ming's feet, a starwheel quietly descended above his head, and the starlight at his feet transformed into numerous chains.
Starwheel Lockchain: uses the starwheel to immobilize the opponent, possessing absolute establishment.
The speed of breaking free from the starwheel's immobilization is related to the opponent's cultivation, but even if the gap is huge, its absolute establishment guarantees controlling the opponent for at least one second.
Of course, if the opponent's struggle is too violent, the Spirit Master of the Star Staff themselves would bear pressure. If the Spirit Master themselves were to be overwhelmed, the so-called absolute establishment would be gone.
Su Ming certainly wasn't that powerful yet.
However, he did have a means to counter it.
As he was controlled by the Starwheel Lockchain, the seal on his first Spirit Ring was lifted.
"First Spirit Skill, Borrowed Strength."
Through obscure means, power from the Douluo 1 Su Ming and Douluo 2 Su Ming was channeled into him.
Under the trinity, even though his body was locked by the starwheel, it could still move.
Xu Xiaoyan's eyes widened in an expression of disbelief.
"Impossible!"
Su Ming looked at Xu Xiaoyan, grinning to reveal a cold smile.
To Xu Xiaoyan at this moment, he was a terrifying great demon king, making her tremble uncontrollably.
Tang Wulin had already begun his charge and was about to collide with Su Ming. Seeing Su Ming could still move, he felt an overwhelming sense of pressure. Gritting his teeth, he roared inwardly.
"Old Tang!"
"Coming."
Old Tang's voice was very steady, making Tang Wulin subconsciously relax.
He handed over control of his body to Old Tang, himself focusing entirely on experiencing everything.
"He can still move. He's stronger than I imagined. Winning probably isn't possible. I'll try to let you experience more techniques."
Old Tang's voice sounded in Tang Wulin's mind.
Su Ming sensed something was wrong. His gaze shifted from Xu Xiaoyan to Tang Wulin, who was charging towards him.
Gu Yue, who was slacking off on the side intercepting Long Xin and the other, also changed her expression, looking towards Tang Wulin.
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