Chapter 97: Tang Shan's Will, the Final Pursuit
Comprehending will is both difficult and simple; it is nothing more than seeing one's heart clearly, identifying a certain desire or persistence within, truly defining it, and putting it into practice.
Back in Iron Wall City, after receiving guidance from Snake Lance Douluo, Tang Shan had gained an incomparably clear understanding of comprehending will; all he lacked was analyzing his own heart and then unearthing it.
He was very curious about what he truly craved deep in his heart, and what he truly wanted.
To this end, during his spare time while he would Cultivate in Heaven Dou City, Tang Shan often pondered and carefully considered it. Based on his countless experiences reading novels in his previous life, he had some guesses in his heart.
He was a Transmigrator, and according to countless similar templates, there were actually not many heart-felt ideas that could truly transform into a will.
Perhaps it was the unrestrained, carefree freedom of following one's heart;
Perhaps it was the Imperial Dao of ruling the World and reclining on a beauty's lap;
Perhaps it was a Heart of Seeking nurtured by curiosity about the supernatural or even becoming a god;
Perhaps it was an Invincible Intent from winning every battle;
Perhaps it was the Gou Dao of stability, steadiness, and only seeking peace of mind by lowering one's presence;
Or perhaps it was the Egoist Thought of only doing things for oneself;
Or even more, perhaps it was coming to this World and seeing such an unbearable state of affairs that, compared to his previous life, a great love arose in his heart, along with the heroic spirit of daring to change the World—
However, when Tang Shan's essence, qi, and spirit sublimated to the peak and he realized his true heart and comprehended his will during the heat of battle, he discovered that his inner thoughts were actually quite unique.
Although he comprehended it during a fierce battle, the will Tang Shan condensed was not a surging Battle Intent that grew wilder with combat.
He discovered that deep in his heart, what he truly wanted was not eternal life, nor was it a fleeting moment of glory, but rather the increase of power.
Yes, it was simply the very basic desire for greater and stronger power.
Every time his power grew, that feeling of becoming stronger bit by bit was truly intoxicating.
Every time the blood and qi in his body expanded, it could make his heart surge with excitement.
Blood and qi gave the Physical Body power, and Soul Power amplified that physical power. Tang Shan didn't care what he could do with that power; he only cared about the process of power growing bit by bit and the exhilaration of unleashing it.
"I am not a noble person, nor do I have the grand spirit of many Transmigration Seniors. I am just an ordinary commoner who simply likes the growth and expansion of this strength, as well as its full release."
A piercing Aura shot from Tang Shan's eyes, and the mental force in his mind surged as if it were about to open some special aperture. Unfortunately, due to the insufficient volume of his mental force, it ultimately fell short.
The condensed will integrated the blood, qi, and Soul Power within his body, allowing them to combine more exquisitely and exert an even more outstanding effect.
A surging sense of power pulsed within his body, and the terrifying Aura left the Multi-brained Monkey atop the tree so shocked that it couldn't make a sound.
His arms swelled, greenish-black tendons and blood vessels surfaced, and surging power pulsed within them.
This release of the Soul skills was a few degrees more harmonious.
Previously, when Tang Shan used his First Soul Skill, it was equivalent to the rules forcibly granting him Seeing God level perception and body control. Although the effect was extremely strong, it was not something he had gained through his own bitter cultivation. Coupled with the fact that Tang Shan's will and Spiritual cultivation had not kept up at the time, power would inevitably leak occasionally during execution.
This time, although it was still directly granted by rules, Tang Shan had already comprehended a will that belonged solely to him. Mastering the Seeing God level perception and control was much easier than before.
If it could be said that after activating the Soul skills before, the power flowed like driving on a relatively flat but long-used road;
Then after comprehending his will, the flow of his power now was like speeding on a brand-new road that had just been built and flattened by a steamroller.
The leakage of power had decreased by far more than just a little bit.
Squeak, squeak, squeak!
Seeing Tang Shan charging toward it with terrifying ferocity, the Multi-brained Monkey finally snapped out of the shock from that domineering will that swept through everything. It let out a series of panicked cries, and ape-like Soul Beasts bared their teeth, lunging forward fearlessly to block him. The monkey itself turned and bolted, while simultaneously letting out another sharp cry as its surging mental force acted like invisible spikes, stabbing directly at Tang Shan's mind.
A sharp, stinging pain came from his mind, as if countless fine needles were pricking his brain, but Tang Shan, who had comprehended his will, did not change his expression, and his gaze remained as firm as ever.
While Tang Shan could not be immune to Spiritual attacks, unless the opponent's attack exceeded the limit he could bear and knocked him unconscious, Spiritual attacks could only cause him some pain and damage; they could not affect his actual state.
Fists imbued with will not only allowed Tang Shan to control his power more exquisitely but also added a certain degree of Spiritual shock to his attacks.
His entire being was like an arrow released from a bow as he lunged at the monkey pack blocking him. His arms naturally extended to their limit, his muscles tensed instantly, and Soul Power poured in like a rising tide.
The harmonious flow of power caused Tang Shan's punching speed to suddenly increase again. The wind from his fists tore through the air with sharp whistling sounds. Almost instantly, he was enveloped by a dense screen of fist shadows, looking like a Thousand-Handed Arhat as he crashed into the clustered enemies.
Crack, crack!
The crisp sounds of bones shattering rose one after another, accompanied by the shrill screams of the ape Soul Beasts.
Tang Shan, having comprehended his will, became increasingly ferocious—or rather, he erupted with even more terrifying power.
When the power flow of each body part became slightly smoother and was then gathered across the whole body, the final improvement was far more than just a little bit.
Wherever he passed, the vast majority of the ape Soul Beasts were neither sent flying nor left with broken bones; instead, most had a bloody fist-hole piercing through their bodies at the chest. Crimson blood sprayed out, dyeing the emerald-green canopy blood-red.
Roar!
Tang Shan gave a thunderous shout, the sound waves making the ears of the surrounding ape Soul Beasts ache. He crushed his way through, every punch hitting home, and in the blink of an eye, he rapidly closed the distance between himself and the Multi-brained Monkey. His final line of defense consisted of only two massive gorillas.
The two gorillas stood three meters tall, thick and strong like small mountains. Their bodies exuded a fierce Aura, their massive muscles were as hard as granite, and long tusks protruded from their mouths.
One had fur of brilliant gold that shimmered in the sunlight, while the other had fur of bright silver with a faint glimmer. Their eyes were filled with human-like caution as they stared fixedly at Tang Shan.
Roar!
The two gorillas let out deafening roars simultaneously, causing the surrounding trees to shake slightly.
They were the Soul Beasts Golden Velvet Gorilla and Silver-furred Gorilla; the former had a powerful physique and infinite strength, while the latter's attacks were imbued with impressive elemental effects.
Facing the two Soul Beasts that were like city walls, Tang Shan's eyes were filled with excitement, and his lips curled into a Bloodthirst arc. The blood, qi, and Soul Power throughout his body converged frantically in his arms, and his greenish-black tendons bulged like sinister little snakes.
Boom! Boom!
The massive greenish-black fists collided head-on with the two giant fists, and the pure physical collision produced a dull, thunderous bang.
They actually turned out to be evenly matched.
Tang Shan's brow furrowed as a numbing pain came from his arms. He glanced at the Multi-brained Monkey, which was accelerating away, and a cold light flickered in his eyes.
"I won't waste time with you. I can't let him escape; after all, he is the 'benefactor' who helped me condense my will."
Tang Shan whispered in his heart, turning his fists into palms as Soul Power swirled around them. He accurately grabbed the Golden Velvet Gorilla's hand and then suddenly exerted force to pull it violently.
Caught off guard, the Golden Velvet Gorilla's massive body stumbled forward, its balance of power instantly disrupted.
Tang Shan seized this fleeting opportunity, his body crashing into the opponent's embrace like Gui Mei. His shoulder pressed against the Golden Velvet Gorilla's chest, his footwork shifted, and using the method of Four Ounces to Move a Thousand Pounds, he suddenly exerted force, lifting the opponent's multi-ton body and throwing it with a clean over-the-shoulder toss, slamming it ruthlessly toward the nearby Silver-furred Gorilla.
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