Chapter 59: Master's Apprentice Niu Dagang Challenges Tang San, Humiliates Himself, and Defeated with One Move
Seeing his teacher Yu Xiaogang's seriousness, Niu Dagang confidently patted his chest and promised.
"Don't worry, Master. When I meet that fellow named Tang San, I will defeat him myself and let him know that you are the most powerful Master in the world…"
Yes, because Yu Xiaogang and he both have a crew cut, Niu Dagang has always respected Yu Xiaogang. The relationship between the master and apprentice is as close as that of a father and son.
Yu Xiaogang was also very satisfied and touched Niu Dagang's crew cut, saying with a look of satisfaction.
"Well, that's right. When you meet that kid named Tang San, feel free to challenge him. Even if his spirit power is a few levels higher than yours, it won't matter… Because when the spirit power gap is small, a control-type spirit master is always the most powerful in a one-on-one fight. This is something I've mentioned repeatedly in my original theory of spirit master competitiveness, and it's absolutely correct. He's just a support-type spirit master, and you have two powerful control spirit rings that I've helped you absorb. You'll definitely defeat him. Just like your name, you, Niu Dagang, will be the most powerful spirit master in the world…"
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At this moment, Niu Dagang thought of the master's passionate praise before leaving, and felt as if a fire burned in his chest.
Suddenly, like a wild boar, Niu Dagang accelerated and caught up. He directly blocked Tang San and the other two with his fat body, staring at Tang San with a pair of round eyes, and asked loudly.
"Wait, is your name Tang San?"
Tang San stopped curiously, nodded, and asked.
"Yes, what's wrong?"
Niu Dagang continued.
"Then what's your spirit?"
"Mine is Blue Silver Grass, yours too, right?"
Tang San responded to the flat-headed fat man bluntly. Only then did he realize that Yu Xiaogang, that wimp, had mentioned him to this foolish disciple?
"So it really is you…"
Niu Dagang's expression suddenly changed, his fleshy face filled with defiance, and he raised his chin and said.
"Indeed, my spirit is also Blue Silver Grass… My teacher told me you were ungrateful, refusing to accept him as his disciple. So I'm going to teach you a lesson on my teacher's behalf, and let you know… my teacher is the most formidable master in the world…"
Niu Dagang was a bit clueless, and didn't know how to hide his thoughts, so he just spoke his mind directly, simultaneously reaching out and releasing his yellow mass of Blue Silver Grass.
"Ah… you idiot, you're so disgusting! This isn't Blue Silver Grass? This is Blue Silver Fly…"
Seeing Niu Dagang release the ball of yellow Blue Silver Grass in his hand, Xiao Wu quickly stepped aside with a look of disgust, fanning her nose with her hand.
"What Blue Silver Fly? This is the most awesome Blue Silver Grass in the world…"
Niu Dagang said with a smug look on his face, then sniffed the ball of yellow Blue Silver Grass in his hand, touched his short flat head, and said to Tang San in front of him.
"Teacher said, I, Niu Dagang, am the most formidable Blue Silver Grass Spirit Master in the world. Therefore, I will defeat you, Tang San… You don't need to resist. I'm a Control-type Spirit Master, and you're a Support-type Spirit Master. There's no way you can defeat me… This is what Teacher said himself."
"So that worthless Yu Xiaogang actually asked you to challenge me? How ridiculous."
Looking at the two yellow spirit rings on the flat-headed Niu Dagang, Tang San recognized them instantly. Although this fellow's first spirit skill was Blue Silver Grass Entanglement, his first spirit ring wasn't that of a Mandragora Snake. It was only two hundred years old at most, and it contained no toxins.
The second spirit ring seemed to be that of a Ghost Vine, nearly four hundred years old, but that was completely useless against him now with a Saiyan body.
Tang San had originally thought this fellow's spirit was the Blue Silver King, but now it seemed that wasn't the case at all, just a mutated Blue Silver Grass, hence the disgusting yellow color.
Innate Spirit Power Level 7, now Level 24. This is not surprising, considering Zhu Zhuqing also has Innate Spirit Power Level 7, and is now three levels higher than Niu Dagang. Naturally, Blue Silver Grass can't compare to the Nether Spirit Cat.
"How dare you call my teacher a wimp? Look at my Blue Silver Grass, entangle…"
Hearing Tang San speak ill of his master, Niu Dagang finally lost his patience. His First Spirit Ring quickly lit up, and then several thick yellow Blue Silver Grass spread out from under him.
"Third Brother, let me help you defeat this guy… I didn't expect that old man Yu Xiaogang to be so disgusting. We kicked him out of the academy, and he still accepted such a foolish disciple to deal with us."
Xiao Wu pouted, about to kick, when she saw the yellow Blue Silver Grass spreading from Niu Dagang suddenly stop on the ground.
Yes, because Tang San had already unleashed his Blue Silver Emperor.
Although both of Tang San's spirit rings were auxiliary spirit abilities, the Blue Silver Emperor in his hand shone with a brilliant blue, like a glittering gem.
The moment he unleashed the Blue Silver Emperor, Tang San felt the yellow Blue Silver Grass spreading from Niu Dagang's feet seem to automatically submit. He also faintly heard a voice.
"Respected Emperor, it's you…"
This was the plant's consciousness, only Tang San, who had cultivated the Divine Eye, could faintly hear it. Then he realized that he could actually control Niu Dagang's yellow Blue Silver Grass.
Niu Dagang was unaware of this. He only felt that the blue Blue Silver Grass in Tang San's hands seemed to make him extremely uneasy, with an inexplicable sense of awe, but he was not convinced.
Niu Dagang hurriedly summoned his spirit power, attempting to control the two clumps of yellow Blue Silver Grass on the ground to entangle Tang San's body, only to discover that the Blue Silver Grass he had unleashed defied his will, remaining motionless on the ground, seemingly sprawled.
"What's going on? My Blue Silver Grass, entangle… Wrap it up for me!"
Niu Dagang couldn't help but shout, waving his hands anxiously, trying to mobilize his two clumps of dung-like yellow Blue Silver Grass.
"Eh, what's going on? Third Brother."
Xiao Wu, also observing the scene in wonder, watched in amazement.
"Don't do anything, Xiao Wu. Although I'm a support-type spirit master, I'm not completely powerless. My Strength Amplification and Spirit Amplification can be used on myself. I don't need your help against this kind of guy."
Tang San smiled faintly. In the next second, the two clumps of yellow Blue Silver Grass on the ground suddenly turned back. Under Niu Dagang's astonished gaze, the two clumps of Blue Silver Grass actually entangled his own feet, binding him completely.
"What… This is my spirit skill, why is it entangled with me… Tang San, what on earth did you pull off? There's no way you can beat me, just let me go…"
Tang San, now too lazy to bother with the disgusting Niu Dagang, simply turned around and said calmly.
"Since it's your own spirit skill, then you can use it yourself… If you want to challenge me, wait until you pass this fourth level of the test first."
As he spoke, Tang San led Xiao Wu and Ning Rongrong away.
As for Niu Dagang, Tang San certainly wouldn't kill him now. Let this fool grow slowly, giving the useless Yu Xiaogang some hope.
After Tang San, Xiao Wu, and Ning Rongrong had taken a few dozen steps, Niu Dagang forced a fart, breaking apart his disgusting mass of yellow blue silver grass. He quickly followed, speaking in disbelief.
"Hmph, fine. I'll challenge you after I pass the Shrek Academy exam. Tang San, you can't possibly beat me…"
Niu Dagang still believed Master's theory that control-type spirit masters were the most powerful in one-on-one fights. So he figured Tang San must have used some kind of deception, and he still had a second spirit skill to use, so he refused to admit defeat.
Tang San ignored the calls from the crew-haired, fat man behind him. He knew these people were going to challenge Acala Zhao Wuji together, and they would have to hold their own against him for the duration of an incense stick.
"Without my intervention, Xiao Wu, Ning Rongrong, Zhu Zhuqing, and that clueless Niu Dagang wouldn't be able to hold out for even a stick of incense against Acala Zhao Wuji… I guess I'll have to ask Zhao Wuji, as Xiao Wu's brother, to help her pass the exam when time runs out. Zhao Wuji probably won't care about an extra helper, nor will he take a Blue Silver Grass support like me seriously…"
Tang San pondered secretly. This was all he had planned from the beginning. If he could use the Blue Silver Amplification at that moment, and then quietly unleash the Clear Sky Hammer with his left hand, not only would he injure Zhao Wuji with a single blow, allowing Xiao Wu and the others to pass the exam, but he would also let Zhao Wuji and Flender know that this Blue Silver Grass support possessed unstable special powers.
That way, if Flender, the dean, invited him to join Shrek Academy, he could easily refuse, completing his mission to counter the trap.
Even though Tang San could sense his father, Tang Hao, secretly watching him from the woods a few hundred meters to his left, there was nothing to hide.
Because Tang Hao already knew about the existence of the Clear Sky Hammer and also understood some of its abilities.
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As the group reached the testing grounds, Zhao Wuji stood with his arms crossed, his massive frame exuding a terrifying aura. His eyes scanned the candidates—Xiao Wu, Zhu Zhuqing, Ning Rongrong, and Niu Dagang—with a mix of amusement and skepticism. Dai Mubai stood to the side, his expression a mix of frustration and smugness, still stinging from his earlier encounters but eager to see the new applicants struggle.
"Alright, you lot," Zhao Wuji bellowed, his voice shaking the ground. "The rules are simple: survive my attacks for the duration of an incense stick. Work together, or you're all out! And you," he pointed at Tang San, who stood slightly apart, "you're just here to watch your sister, right? Stay out of it unless you want to join the test."
Tang San nodded calmly, his expression unreadable. "I'm just here to support Xiao Wu, Teacher Zhao. I won't interfere unless necessary."
Zhao Wuji grunted, clearly dismissing Tang San as a mere support-type Spirit Master. "Fine. Let's get started. Light the incense!"
As the incense began to burn, Zhao Wuji unleashed his Vigorous Vajra Bear spirit, his seven spirit rings—two yellow, two purple, and three black—erupting with overwhelming pressure. The candidates tensed, and even Niu Dagang's usual clueless confidence wavered as he felt the weight of a Soul Sage's power.
Ning Rongrong quickly activated her Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, her two yellow spirit rings glowing as she began boosting the team's speed and strength. "Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, Speed Amplification!" she called, her voice steady despite the pressure.
Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing moved into position, their agility-based spirits ready to dodge and strike. Xiao Wu's pink bunny ears twitched as she prepared her Charm skill, while Zhu Zhuqing's Nether Spirit Cat spirit made her movements almost invisible in the dim light.
Niu Dagang, however, seemed out of his depth. "Don't worry, everyone! I, Niu Dagang, will control him with my Blue Silver Grass!" he shouted, releasing his yellow Blue Silver Grass and attempting to entangle Zhao Wuji.
Zhao Wuji laughed, his voice booming. "A control-type Blue Silver Grass? Kid, you're dreaming!" With a casual swipe of his hand, he shattered Niu Dagang's entanglement, sending the chubby boy stumbling back.
Tang San watched from the sidelines, his eyes sharp. He noted Zhao Wuji's movements, calculating the best moment to intervene. He whispered to Xiao Wu, who was nearby, "Focus on dodging for now. Let Ning Rongrong's boosts keep you fast. I'll step in when the time's right."
Xiao Wu nodded, her eyes gleaming with trust. "Got it, Third Brother!"
Meanwhile, Hu Liena, hidden in the woods, observed the scene with growing interest. "Tang San's holding back," she murmured. "He's letting them struggle to gauge their strength. Clever boy." Her fox-like senses also picked up Tang Hao's presence, and she decided to stay hidden, waiting for the perfect moment to make her move.
Tang Hao, still cloaked in the shadows, narrowed his eyes as he watched Tang San. "He's planning something," he thought. "That Blue Silver Grass… it's not ordinary. And that calm demeanor… Xiao San, who taught you to be this cunning?"
Back in the arena, Zhao Wuji was starting to increase his pressure, his attacks becoming more aggressive. Zhu Zhuqing darted in and out, landing quick strikes, but her attacks barely scratched him. Ning Rongrong was struggling to maintain her boosts under the strain, and Niu Dagang was floundering, his attempts at control failing miserably.
Just as the incense was halfway burned, Zhao Wuji unleashed a powerful shockwave, knocking Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing back. Niu Dagang, in a panic, shouted, "Take this! Niu Dagang's Fart!" and released another explosive fart, hoping to disrupt Zhao Wuji.
The stench spread, causing everyone—even Zhao Wuji—to gag. "What the hell is this?!" Zhao Wuji roared, momentarily distracted.
Tang San seized the moment. With a subtle flick of his wrist, he activated his Blue Silver Amplification, boosting Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing's recovery. Then, in a flash, he summoned the Clear Sky Hammer in his left hand, concealing its full power with a quick burst of spirit energy. He hurled it with precision, striking Zhao Wuji's shoulder with a muffled thud.
Zhao Wuji staggered, more surprised than hurt. "What… was that?!" he growled, turning to Tang San. "You! I thought you were just a support!"
Tang San smiled innocently. "Teacher Zhao, I'm just helping my sister. That was an unstable skill I've been working on. It won't happen again."
Zhao Wuji narrowed his eyes but grunted, impressed despite himself. "Fine. You lot are tougher than I thought. Keep going!"
With Tang San's intervention, the team regained their footing. Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing coordinated their attacks, supported by Ning Rongrong's boosts, while Niu Dagang… mostly stayed out of the way, still muttering about challenging Tang San later.
As the incense burned down, Tang San's calculated move had tipped the scales. The team managed to hold out, barely, until the incense went out. Zhao Wuji, rubbing his shoulder, grinned. "Not bad, kids. You pass. But you," he pointed at Tang San, "you're more than you seem. I'll be watching you."
Tang San bowed slightly, his expression humble. "Thank you, Teacher Zhao."
From the woods, Hu Liena's smile widened. "Well played, little brother. But you're not slipping away that easily." She prepared to make her move, knowing the real challenge for Tang San was just beginning.
Tang Hao, meanwhile, clenched his Clear Sky Hammer tighter. "That was the Clear Sky Hammer… but there's something else about him. Xiao San, just what are you hiding?"
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