The more Yu Xiaogang observed the Blue Scale King, the more astonished he became.
“A single Soul Ring could cause such a drastic transformation?
Could it have fused with a True Dragon Bloodline Soul Beast?
Impossible.
True dragons no longer exist in this world, and the Soul Hunting Forest certainly couldn’t harbor one.” There were countless types of Soul Beasts, and the change in Russell’s Martial Soul was so profound that Yu Xiaogang couldn’t immediately deduce what quality of Soul Ring he had fused with.
After pondering fruitlessly, Yu Xiaogang looked up at Russell.
“What Soul Beast did you fuse with for your first Soul Ring?” Russell replied, “Well…
that’s the result of my research and careful selection.” He glanced at Tang San, his meaning clear.
Yu Xiaogang frowned briefly before relaxing.
“Speak.
What are your conditions?
I may agree depending on the situation.” If the type of Soul Beast Russell fused with could be useful for Tang San, a single condition was nothing.
However, his impression of Russell soured slightly, thinking him someone who grew arrogant over minor gains.
“Don’t worry, I’m not greedy.” Russell had a good grasp of Yu Xiaogang’s character—a prideful arrogance hidden beneath layers of insecurity.
He stated his condition: “I want to see the books you have on plant-type Soul Beasts.” Upon hearing this, Tang San immediately frowned.
His past life experiences had taught him the immense value of knowledge.
He objected, “Russell, you’re too greedy!
Do you know how many books Teacher has in his quarters?
There are at least five hundred on plant-type Soul Beasts alone, collected over decades through immense effort and dedication.” He turned to Yu Xiaogang.
“Teacher, you mustn’t agree.
We can search for the information ourselves.
We’ll find it eventually.” Russell scoffed inwardly.
Immense effort?
The effort of copying and moving books from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan and the Spirit Hall?
More likely, he had others do the repetitive work.
Yu Xiaogang pondered for a moment, signaling Tang San to calm down.
He looked at Russell.
“Xiao San is right.
You’re asking for too much.
There are only so many plant-type Soul Beasts in the world.
We can search for the information ourselves; it will just take some time and effort.” Russell almost laughed in frustration.
“If I hadn’t asked for books on plant-type Soul Beasts, would you have guessed I fused with a plant-type Soul Ring?” He turned to Tang San.
“I understand that knowledge is priceless.
But I invested significant effort to find a Soul Ring suitable for the Blue Silver Grass.
I can’t just tell you for free.” “If I don’t tell you, even if you eventually find the correct answer, how will you know it’s the right one?” Russell then looked back at Yu Xiaogang.
“This is an opportunity that could potentially mutate and evolve the Blue Silver Grass.
Even if the probability is one in ten thousand, it’s worth your collection of books.
Besides, I only want to read them to search for future Soul Rings.
I won’t take the books away.” Yu Xiaogang’s collection contained the accumulated wisdom and experience of the Spirit Hall and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan over thousands of years.
No matter what the two of them said today, Russell was determined to see the contents for himself.
Yu Xiaogang hesitated, pacing around the room.
The books weren’t going anywhere, and letting Russell read them wouldn’t cause any loss.
With the answer right before them, wasting time searching through books and materials would be a foolish move.
His gaze grew resolute as he looked up and said, “Alright, I can agree to your terms, but you must demonstrate your Soul Skill and cooperate with my testing.” Yu Xiaogang had considered forcing the issue, but first, it wasn’t worth making a big fuss over such a small matter, and second, his Soul Skill in an enclosed space…
was indiscriminate.
He didn’t want to end up with Russell unharmed while he and Tang San were the first to be overwhelmed.
“Demonstrate my Soul Skill?” Russell pretended to consider it, showing a troubled expression and hesitating before saying, “No problem.” His hesitant demeanor piqued Yu Xiaogang’s curiosity, easing much of his reluctance to share knowledge.
“What is the effect of your Soul Skill?” Seeing his teacher agree to the deal, Tang San, even though he felt they were at a disadvantage, didn’t continue to object.
He also looked at Russell curiously, wondering how the Soul Skill of a mutated Blue Silver Grass compared to his own Blue Silver Entanglement.
Russell wasn’t foolish enough to reveal everything.
Otherwise, as soon as Yu Xiaogang heard the name “Blue Silver Bamboo-Scale Armor,” given his knowledge, he would quickly pinpoint Dragonscale Bamboo.
“My first Soul Skill is a defensive-type Soul Skill.” Both Yu Xiaogang and Tang San frowned simultaneously.
They found it hard to imagine: how could fragile Blue Silver Grass give rise to a defensive-type Soul Skill?
Even if it truly produced a defensive Soul Skill, how strong could it possibly be?
Wouldn’t it shatter at the slightest touch?
Russell looked at the two of them.
“Which of you will test it?” Yu Xiaogang was surprised.
“Your Soul Skill can be used on others?” “Of course,” Russell nodded.
Tang San stepped forward.
“Teacher, you should focus on observing.
I’ll do it.” Yu Xiaogang nodded.
“Mm.” Russell’s Soul Ring lit up beneath his feet.
“Don’t move around.
Wait for two seconds.” The Blue Scale King grew continuously, dozens of vines wrapping around Tang San’s body as the grass leaves danced wildly, weaving together to form a set of blue armor.
Yu Xiaogang examined the armor on Tang San, his eyes gleaming with a strange light.
“So this is the defensive Soul Skill—a rare weapon-type Soul Skill.” He frowned.
This meant that even if Tang San fused with the same Soul Beast, he might not necessarily obtain the same Soul Skill.
However, their goal was to allow Blue Silver Grass to evolve.
The Soul Skill could be placed second.
“Xiao San, how does it feel?” Tang San raised his hand and knocked on the wooden armor, producing a low, dull thud.
“Not bad.
The armor is lightweight and doesn’t hinder movement.” He tried to retrieve a hidden weapon, but the armor blocked the Soul Tool.
Seeing this, Russell manipulated the Blue Silver Grass to expose the Soul Tool at Tang San’s waist.
Tang San took out a willow-leaf blade and slid it across his arm, but it couldn’t cut through.
Even when he erupted with Soul Power, it was useless, leaving only a shallow mark on the surface.
Tang San was stunned.
‘Such strong defense, comparable to metal armor.
Would ordinary hidden weapons be unable to penetrate it?’ Yu Xiaogang was also surprised by the defensive power of the Blue Silver Bamboo-Scale Armor and asked Russell, “Is the armor’s defense related to the inherent strength of the Blue Silver Grass, or is it fixed?” Russell answered truthfully, “The armor’s defense equals three times the toughness of the Blue Silver Grass.
After creation, it undergoes a lignification process and doesn’t require continued Soul Power output to maintain.” “The downside is that shaping it consumes a lot.
Even with my Martial Soul evolution pushing my Soul Power past level 14, I can only create three sets of armor.
In actual combat, I can only maintain it for myself.” Yu Xiaogang grew spirited.
Russell’s first Soul Skill had impressed him, making him even more curious about the type of Soul Beast.
Tang San silently compared.
Blue Silver Entanglement vs.
Blue Silver Bamboo-Scale Armor.
Who would win?
Anyone with a discerning eye could see the answer.
“The additional Soul Ring plan my teacher designed for me follows the control path.
Defensive Soul Skills…
don’t suit me.” Tang San silently convinced himself in his heart.
Yu Xiaogang reached out to touch the Blue Silver Bamboo-Scale Armor, personally testing its defensive capabilities—this was why Russell didn’t use it himself.
“A perfect defensive Soul Skill, providing protection for both oneself and teammates, while also maintaining growth potential.
With just this one Soul Skill, one could grow into a top-tier defensive Soul Master.”