Chapter 176 - 68

Chapter 68: Forest Labyrinth Soul Binding!She had originally come to bring some things to Fu Shiyan, but shortly after leaving, she sensed spirit power fluctuations from a battle behind her. Worried something might have happened, she turned back to take a look.However, she hadn't expected to see Yu Tianheng in such a state."Your injuries... what happened?"Dugu Yan stepped forward quickly."Don't touch me!"Yu Tianheng violently shook off her reaching hand, his eyes filled with venomous resentment:"Are you satisfied now? That lover of yours, and his little monster of a disciple... they're truly something else!"Dugu Yan's expression changed:"You went to trouble Mr. Fu?""So what if I did?"Yu Tianheng sneered:"I only went to get a clear answer, and that little disciple of his struck such a heavy blow!""Do you dare to say there's nothing going on between you two?"Dugu Yan trembled with rage.Looking at the youth before her whose face was distorted by jealousy, she felt he was an utter stranger."Yu Tianheng, I truly misjudged you."Her voice was ice-cold:"Mr. Fu has been a benefactor to my Dugu Family. I went to visit him on my grandfather's orders, openly and honorably.""If you don't trust me, you could have just said so. Why resort to such filthy speculation?""As for you being injured..."She looked at the wounds on Yu Tianheng's body, her eyes devoid of any sympathy:"It must be that you spoke insolently and offended Mr. Fu and his disciple, bringing this humiliation upon yourself!""You—!"Yu Tianheng was furious and wanted to say more.But Dugu Yan no longer looked at him, turning and walking quickly toward the small courtyard."Where are you going?!"Yu Tianheng roared behind her.Dugu Yan didn't look back:"To apologize to Mr. Fu."As her words fell, her figure had already disappeared around the street corner.Yu Tianheng stood where he was, looking in the direction Dugu Yan had left, then looking at the wounds on his body. A wave of unprecedented humiliation and rage surged in his heart... Inside the small courtyard.When Dugu Yan walked in quickly, Fu Shiyan was teaching Tang San by reviewing some details of the recent battle.Xiao Wu was chirping away on the side, reviewing the battle as well, even making a few gestures when she reached the exciting parts."Mr. Fu!"Dugu Yan stepped forward and gave Fu Shiyan a deep bow:"Junior Dugu Yan apologizes to you and Brother Tang San on behalf of Yu Tianheng."She looked up, her face full of guilt:"This matter started because of me and has brought trouble to you both. I am truly sorry."Fu Shiyan looked at her for a moment and said gently:"It has nothing to do with you. It's Yu Tianheng's own poor character that led him to take his anger out on others."Tang San also spoke up:"Sister Yan, there's no need to blame yourself. He was the one who insulted my teacher first, which is why I took action."Hearing this, Dugu Yan felt slightly more at ease, but she was still remorseful:"Regardless, this matter started because of me. I have already made things clear with Yu Tianheng; I will not associate with him again in the future."She paused, then gave another deep bow:"After I return, I will ask my grandfather to step in and resolve this matter. I will never let the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan disturb you again."Fu Shiyan nodded:"That's very thoughtful of you."Xiao Wu leaned in from the side, blinking her large eyes:"Sister Yan, does that Yu Tianheng like you? Is that why he got jealous when he saw you visiting Uncle Fu?"Dugu Yan's face turned red, and she quickly waved her hands:"Xiao Wu, don't talk nonsense. He and I... are just ordinary friends.""Oh~"Xiao Wu drew out the sound with an "I understand" expression. It was only after Tang San gently pulled her sleeve that she giggled and shut her mouth.Dugu Yan exchanged a few more pleasantries before taking her leave.Before leaving, she specifically said to Tang San:"Brother Tang San, your strength... has truly opened my eyes.""Twenty-fourth rank at six years old, a thousand-year second ring... I'm afraid another like you couldn't be found in the entire continent."Tang San said modestly:"Sister Yan, you flatter me. It's all thanks to my teacher's excellent guidance."Dugu Yan took a long look at Fu Shiyan before turning to leave.After she had gone far away, Xiao Wu skipped over and said:"Little San, those two moves of yours were so cool! That what's-it-called, Myriad Armor Prison Dragon Bind, tied him up in an instant!"Tang San smiled:"That was the first Spirit Ability Master helped me select."Fu Shiyan looked at Tang San and said:"After today's battle, do you have a deeper understanding of the characteristics of your Spirit Abilitys?"Tang San nodded earnestly:"I've discovered that although Myriad Armor Prison Dragon Bind is a control Spirit Ability, its resilient nature combined with the metallic luster gives it excellent resistance against lightning-type attacks.""And as for Blue Silver Myriad Bamboo Kill, it's an offensive Spirit Ability that not only has strong piercing power but also, because of its vast quantity and wide coverage, can greatly restrict an opponent's movement."Fu Shiyan nodded:"Correct. Spirit Abilitys are static, but people are dynamic. The key is how to flexibly apply Spirit Abilitys based on the opponent's characteristics."He paused and said:"Your basic control over your Spirit is now near perfection, and you've gained a basic understanding of Spirit Ability application.""Next, I will teach you a self-created Spirit Skill."Tang San's eyes lit up:"A self-created Spirit Skill?"Fu Shiyan nodded and gestured with his hand.The Azure Creation Tree Spirit emerged.The blue-gold sapling swayed in his palm, emitting a boundless vitality and ancient majesty."Watch closely."He spoke softly.He didn't use any spirit rings, but with just a slight movement of his mind.The ground trembled slightly.In the next moment, countless thick, azure wooden giant hands burst out from the ground!Each giant hand was as thick as a bucket, composed entirely of blue-green wood, with golden patterns flowing across the surface.They emerged from the ground, the walls, and even from the void, like extensions of limbs, appearing at will from any angle or direction.The giant hands either clenched into fists to strike, formed palms to slap, or turned into claws to seize.Their movements were as fast as lightning yet incredibly agile, as if each giant hand had its own independent consciousness.The entire courtyard was instantly filled with countless giant hands, yet under Fu Shiyan's precise control, they didn't damage a single item.Tang San stared blankly at this scene.In his mind, the images of himself performing a similar Spirit Ability in the future during the simulations slowly overlapped with the scene before his eyes.Those sky-blotting Forest Labyrinth giant hands, that majestic aura of one against ten thousand... "This technique is called—Forest Labyrinth Soul Binding."Fu Shiyan withdrew his Spirit, and the giant hands dissipated along with it."Its core lies in the ultimate control over one's Spirit and the exquisite application of spirit power.""It doesn't rely on spirit rings; you only need to inject spirit power into the ground and resonate with the earth through the Blue Silver Grass to summon these wooden giant hands.""The number, size, and location of the giant hands are all controlled by your thoughts."He looked at Tang San:"You have now gained a basic understanding of Spirit control, so you can begin trying to cultivate this technique."Tang San nodded excitedly:"Yes! Master!"He immediately sat cross-legged and began to try.Fu Shiyan guided him from the side, pointing out subtle flaws in his spirit power circulation.Xiao Wu also leaned in curiously to watch, letting out exclamations of wonder from time to time... Heaven Dou City, Dugu Family.After Dugu Bo finished listening to his granddaughter's account, his face turned grim."That boy Yu Tianheng dares to be so insolent!"He snorted coldly:"The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan is truly becoming more and more undisciplined!"Dugu Yan said in a low voice:"Grandfather, this matter started because of me. Although Mr. Fu didn't blame me, I feel uneasy."Dugu Bo waved his hand:"It has nothing to do with you. It's that boy's own impure heart."He pondered for a moment:"I will handle this matter. You should focus on your cultivation and stop associating with Yu Tianheng.""Yes."Dugu Yan complied.Dugu Bo then rose, turning into a dark green streak of light as he flew toward a location outside Heaven Dou City... The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan's estate.Yu Luomian looked at Yu Tianheng kneeling before him, his face ashen.