Seeing that he had obtained Ning Rongrong's spirit ring fusion talent, Dante couldn't help but curve his lips.
This talent is excellent!
Spirit ring fusion, as the name suggests, is the instantaneous Fusion of the energy from multiple spirit rings, concentrating all power into a single blow to unleash destructive force far exceeding the current Rank.
Imagine if all nine of his spirit rings were skills that offered percentage boosts or negative statuses, similar to the first Spirit Ability, "Armor Break" or "Healing Inhibition."
Then, the moment the battle starts, various amplifications would stack.
His basic attack might even achieve the effect of a nuclear explosion!
But this is ultimately just a beautiful fantasy.
Reality is often harsh.
Although amplification of Martial Soul Abilities is powerful, their consumption of Soul Power is also terrifying, especially when amplifying across Ranks or stacking multiple statuses; the Soul Power would pour out like a burst dam.
Just look at Ning Rongrong.
The reason the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda is strong is its high amplification ratio.
But its weakness is equally fatal—it cannot be maintained for long periods and puts an enormous burden on the Soul Master themselves.
This is why the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School possesses the unique Secret Manual of Heart Separation Control, precisely to meticulously calculate the usage of every bit of Soul Power.
"If I really follow the full amplification route, the moment all nine rings activate, that state would probably be similar to 'One-Strike Asura' or 'Eight Gates Unleashed,' right?"
"It would be cool, and the power would definitely be world-destroying."
"But I estimate that after being a true man for one second, I would collapse due to Soul Power depletion, or even physical exhaustion, and be left vulnerable to slaughter."
This kind of high-stakes gambling fighting style is not Dante's preference.
Therefore, the best spirit ring configuration he has currently devised, aside from the seventh spirit ring being his true Martial Soul body,
is to equip five Martial Soul Abilities that purely provide him with different amplifications. His current first Spirit Ability already provides the effects of "Armor Break" and "Healing Inhibition."
Subsequent amplification of Martial Soul Abilities could focus on boosting attack, strength, attributes, and other areas.
The remaining three spirit ring slots would be two for attack and one for defense!
Ideally, these three Martial Soul Abilities should also come with a secondary amplification effect; that would be relatively perfect.
"Five amplifications + two attacks + one defense + one true body."
"Plus the spirit ring fusion talent, instantly injecting the energy of five amplification Martial Soul Abilities into those one or two attack Martial Soul Abilities..."
Dante couldn't even imagine the resulting scene; the power would absolutely explode!
Subsequently, retracting his thoughts, Dante looked at Yu Xiaogang, who was still standing stiffly like a wooden stake in front of him, and offered a perfunctory but polite smile.
"Alright, Grandmaster, I won't talk to you any further. I still need to take my newly acquainted friends to look around elsewhere. You stay here and teach Tang San to cultivate."
... Watching Dante and the others walk further and further away until they disappeared at the end of the tree-lined path.
Tang San, who had been keeping his head lowered, finally raised it.
The look in his originally unremarkable eyes was terrifyingly dark.
"Teacher..."
Tang San's voice was somewhat hoarse, carrying a trace of suppressed fury.
"Who exactly are they? Are the so-called Upper Three Sects and Titled Douluo all so arrogant?"
"How dare they humiliate you like that!"
In Tang San's heart, Yu Xiaogang was not just his teacher, but an existence like a father.
To humiliate the teacher is to humiliate him, Tang San!
They were courting death!
Yu Xiaogang took a deep breath, trying hard to calm the surging sense of humiliation within him.
He shook his head, patted Tang San's shoulder, and said earnestly, "Little San, watch your words!"
"This world, after all, respects strength."
"The one in white clothes is Sword Douluo, one of the two guardians of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, known as the strongest attacker in the world, a Rank 96 Super Douluo!"
"And the other is Poison Douluo Dugu Bo, whose poison is unmatched in the world, a Rank 91 Titled Douluo."
"In their eyes, we are indeed like ants."
Mentioning these two names, Yu Xiaogang's eyes flashed with unconcealed envy and reverence.
That was a realm he pursued all his life but could not touch.
Yu Xiaogang looked at Tang San, and the light of hope reignited in his eyes.
"In the future, when your twin spirit's talent gradually emerges, and when you stand at the Peak of the continent, perhaps then you will be qualified to speak with them as equals, or even make them look up to you!"
Tang San nodded heavily, deeply engraving the names "Sword Douluo" and "Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School" into his heart.
"Oh, right."
Yu Xiaogang seemed to recall something, and changed the subject.
"Little San, I remember that besides Cultivating Soul Power, you often go to the blacksmith shop in the city to forge, right?"
Tang San paused, then nodded: "Yes, Teacher."
"Father taught me a hammer technique called Chaotic Cloak, and I am now a High-Level Apprentice at the blacksmith shop."
"In my spare time, I use the scrap materials from the blacksmith shop to craft small self-defense gadgets."
As he spoke, Tang San subconsciously touched theTwenty-Four Moonlit Bridges at his waist, where his carefully crafted Sleeve Arrows, Bone-Piercing Nails, and other Hidden Weapons lay.
This was the ultimate trump card of him, a Tang Sect disciple.
Yu Xiaogang's eyes flickered, and he said pointedly:
"Little San, I told you before."
"Although the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School is rich enough to rival a nation, being the wealthiest among the Upper Three Sects."
"Heaven is fair; it gave them the strongest auxiliary Martial Soul, but also stripped them of the possibility of possessing powerful offensive capabilities."
"Most of their direct disciples lack self-preservation ability and are often the enemy's primary target for elimination on the battlefield."
Speaking of this, Yu Xiaogang glanced at the spirit tool on Tang San's waist.
"I see that the so-called Hidden Weapons you've been tinkering with have decent power and can be driven without Soul Power."
"If you ever run out of money, or plan to sell them."
"The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School is absolutely the best choice; they will wave their Gold Soul Coins and beg to purchase them."
Upon hearing this, Tang San frowned slightly, somewhat puzzled.
"Teacher, I know the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School is rich."
"However, that Sword Douluo just humiliated you like that, clearly looking down on us."
"How can I sell Hidden Weapons to them?"
Although Tang San had lived two lives and possessed deep cunning, he was still relatively persistent regarding "respecting the teacher and honoring the Dao" (at least on the surface).
Yu Xiaogang, however, wore a bitter and helpless smile.
He turned his back, looked up at the sky, and struck the pose of a sage who had endured great hardship:
"Integrity?"
"Little San, you must remember."
"Respect is never bestowed by others; it must be earned with your own strength."
"I have been expelled from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan for twenty years. Being mocked by the world and looked down upon by the strong is normal."
"Because I am trash, a Spirit Grandmaster who cannot break through Rank 30."
At this point, Yu Xiaogang's voice trembled slightly.
"But!"
"I am unwilling!"
"Therefore, Little San, you must succeed!"
"If, in the future, you can use your Hidden Weapons and twin spirits to make the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School beg you for cooperation."
"Then what does it matter if your teacher suffers a little grievance?"
"Only then will you truly make them look at us in a new light!"