As time passed, it was more than two hours later before Tang San's complexion gradually calmed down. A purple Soul Ring also gradually condensed on his Blue Silver Grass.
When Tang San opened his eyes again, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
However, before everyone could communicate with Tang San, his face suddenly showed extreme pain, especially his soul power which was completely out of control. The skin on his right palm was directly torn open, and an emerald green sickle actually appeared between his five fingers.
This sickle was about a foot long and looked somewhat similar to the front legs of the Hurricane Mantis, especially since the sickle was covered with serrations, making it look extremely sharp.
Tang San's entire right hand was completely out of control, swinging non-stop in the air, as if he was going to go crazy.
Yang Xiong quickly said, "Everyone, don't get close to Tang San. Let him handle this situation himself."
Zhao Wuji looked a little confused. "Yang Xiong, what is this thing? It feels a bit like the front leg of a Hurricane Mantis."
Yang Xiong carefully observed Tang San and finally couldn't help but exclaim, "Tang San's luck is too good. This should be an External Soul Bone, the Hurricane Mantis Leg External Soul Bone."
Ning Rongrong on the side quickly said, "Little Xiongzi, I've also heard of External Soul Bones, but since it's the front leg of a Hurricane Mantis, shouldn't it grow on the leg?"
Yang Xiong was speechless for a moment. "Although all the external limbs of insect-type soul beasts are called legs, normally their front claws symbolize human arms. Just like snake-type soul beasts don't actually have arms, they can still have limb-type Soul Bones. However, this Hurricane Mantis Leg External Soul Bone will probably be difficult to control in the early stages. There seems to be no record of a similar Soul Bone in the history of the Soul Master world."
At this moment, Tang San was covered in sweat, and even his soul power was abnormally chaotic. Zhao Wuji quickly said to Tang San, "Tang San, you need to focus your mind. Treat this sickle in your hand as your own bone, as part of your own body, and try to slowly control it with your soul power."
Tang San's will was indeed strong. After Zhao Wuji's guidance, he gradually focused his mind, and his soul power began to calm down. The original Mantis Leg External Soul Bone also gradually retracted into his palm.
Finally, Tang San gasped for breath and said, "Thank you, Teacher Zhao, and thank you everyone for your concern. I'm fine now."
Of course, although curious, they didn't ask any more questions. At this moment, Yang Xiong was inwardly greatly shocked.
The probability of an External Soul Bone appearing is extremely low, much lower than that of ordinary Soul Bones. One must know that throughout the entire Douluo I, only three External Soul Bones appeared, and even in later generations, they were extremely rare existences.
Especially since External Soul Bones have growth potential, they can be called treasures of the Soul Master world.
Yang Xiong couldn't believe that even though he had already intercepted the Eight Spider Soul Bone, Tang San still had such a miraculous encounter. Absorbing the Hurricane Mantis could actually yield the Hurricane Mantis Leg External Soul Bone.
One must know that purely in terms of attack power, the Hurricane Mantis relies on its pair of sharp front legs to kill enemies, and it is also because of this that it has become one of the most brutal killers in the forest.
Purely in terms of devouring properties, the Hurricane Mantis's front legs are far inferior to the Eight Spider Soul Bone, but for a killer like Tang San in his previous life, the Hurricane Mantis's front legs seem more suitable. Their sharpness is very suitable for sneak attacks on enemies. It's a pity that mantis-type soul beasts are not poisonous.
Especially when Yang Xiong looked at Tang San's Hurricane Mantis External Soul Bone, he always felt a bit familiar. He seemed to have seen something of this shape somewhere before.
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Just as everyone was feeling strange, Zhao Wuji suddenly shouted, "Who is hiding?"
However, before Zhao Wuji could make a move, a pink figure walked out of the woods. It was Xiao Wu.
"Teacher Zhao, it's me, I'm Xiao Wu."
Tang San was immediately filled with surprise and quickly ran over to hug Xiao Wu. "Xiao Wu, it's great that you're okay! I thought you wouldn't be able to come back."
Xiao Wu also seemed extremely excited. "Brother, I also thought I would never see you again."
Tang San quickly asked, "Xiao Wu, which senior expert saved you? Did you see what he looked like?"
Xiao Wu looked confused. "Third Brother, are you dizzy? How could a senior expert save me?"
Everyone looked at Yang Xiong and Lin Gong with puzzled expressions.
Lin Gong then spoke, "Little girl, I was entrusted by Yang Xiong to rescue you just now, but as I approached the Titan Giant Ape and you, a huge killing intent suddenly appeared, and a voice even appeared in the air, telling me to leave this place and that he would handle this little girl and I shouldn't interfere. That's why I came back early. Didn't that person save you?"
"If I remember correctly, this person appeared at Shrek once, and even fought against Zhao Wuji."
Xiao Wu's face instantly turned pale upon hearing this. She couldn't believe there was a master observing her in secret. Didn't that mean her every move was being monitored, and that her secret of being a hundred-thousand-year-old transformed soul beast had even been discovered?
Zhao Wuji seemed not to notice the change in Xiao Wu's expression and also nodded, "That's right, I did fight someone on the day you enrolled. That person should be a Titled Douluo, and likely Tang San's elder."
Tang San seemed to sense Xiao Wu's unease and quickly asked, "Xiao Wu, what's wrong? Were you injured by this Titan Giant Ape? Don't worry, I will definitely find the Titan Giant Ape and get revenge for you sooner or later."
Xiao Wu then swallowed and said, "Third Brother, I'm fine. It's just that the Star Dou Great Forest feels a bit terrifying, and I'm still a bit shaken. I wasn't rescued by any senior."
"Actually, I don't know what happened. That Titan Giant Ape grabbed me and ran into the forest. Not long after running, there seemed to be a roar like a bull coming from one direction, and the Titan Giant Ape looked very nervous. It threw me aside and then ran away."
Everyone looked at each other upon hearing this. Yet, both sides seemed to be telling the truth. Could it be that senior scared away the Titan Giant Ape?
And Xiao Wu continued, "Before that Titan Giant Ape ran, it let out a loud roar. I was directly stunned, and even many soul beasts around were stunned. Some soul beasts even vomited blood and died. After I woke up, I found that I was very lucky and my soul power had reached level thirty."
"Even more fortunately, I found a thousand-year-old soul beast among those stunned soul beasts that was very suitable for me, so I absorbed it as my third Soul Ring."
Zhao Wuji swallowed and said, "Xiao Wu, so you are now a Soul Ancestor? Who is older, you or Tang San?"
Xiao Wu said, "I am a few months younger than Tang San."
Zhao Wuji was immediately overjoyed, "Good, very good. From now on, Xiao Wu, you will be the youngest Soul Ancestor in the history of our Shrek Academy."
Immediately after, Zhao Wuji recounted everything that had happened along the way, including Yang Xiong and the others going to rescue them and Tang San absorbing his Soul Ring.
After listening, Xiao Wu's face was uncertain, but a hint of fear seemed to show in the depths of her eyes, and her body even trembled slightly.
Tang San quickly spoke to comfort her, "Xiao Wu, I am a Soul Ancestor now. From now on, I will be able to protect you with all my strength and won't let anyone hurt you again."
Xiao Wu then nodded, "Third Brother, I believe you."
After some communication, everyone prepared to leave the Star Dou Great Forest.
However, at this moment, Tang San seemed to think of something. He took out many Hidden Weapons from his person and handed them to Xiao Wu, "Xiao Wu, these are the Hidden Weapons I made. They will definitely be able to protect you in the future."
Everyone was also surprised to see the Zhuge Divine Crossbow that Tang San took out. They had just seen Tang San use the Zhuge Divine Crossbow to kill the Hurricane Mantis, and its power was indeed beyond everyone's imagination.
Especially when Tang San directly held the Zhuge Divine Crossbow and pressed the trigger towards a giant tree, the Zhuge Divine Crossbow immediately shot out sixteen crossbow bolts, and each bolt penetrated the trunk of the tree.
Everyone was also amazed. One should know that even ordinary bows and arrows might not have such power, especially firing sixteen crossbow bolts in a row. It was simply impossible to guard against. In terms of power, it even surpassed everyone's soul skills.
Oscar and Ning Rongrong were exceptionally surprised, especially Ning Rongrong, who looked unusually serious, "Tang San, did you make this weapon?"
Tang San nodded, "I meticulously researched this. If used unexpectedly, it can even injure a Soul Ancestor. Below the Soul Ancestor level, if hit head-on, it would probably be difficult to survive."
Ning Rongrong said, "Tang San, you know I am a Support System Soul Master. I have no attack ability and no self-preservation ability. Can you sell this to me? You can name the price."
Tang San didn't hesitate, "We are all classmates. I'll give you one later."
Oscar and Ma Hongjun, who were standing nearby, also chimed in, "Tang San, are we classmates? Are we good brothers?"
Tang San smiled, "Don't worry, I will prepare a set for all of you."
However, Zhao Wuji looked a bit serious at this moment, "Tang San, none of you students are poor. I can see that these things you made are very complicated and relatively expensive. You should evaluate the price and sell them to them. Otherwise, you will suffer too much of a loss. You shouldn't be the only one paying among classmates."
Tang San looked at everyone and smiled, "Teacher Zhao, this is not a big deal. If everyone is interested, I will try my best to arm all of you. This way, when we go out in the future, the danger will be reduced."
Tang San even walked up to Yang Xiong, "Thank you this time. Thank you for rescuing Xiao Wu despite the danger."
Yang Xiong just smiled. "Classmates should help each other. Besides, I do have some trump cards for self-preservation."
...
After some discussion, everyone left the great forest together.
Yang Xiong walked at the back of the group. Lin Gong looked at Yang Xiong with a bit of curiosity. "Yang Xiong, I think these hidden weapons are quite powerful. Haven't you thought about how useful they could be for you? Or even for our sect?"
Yang Xiong chuckled. "Things like that are naturally handled by young ladies like Rong Rong. I prefer to focus on diligently training and honing my own body."
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