Chapter 120 - 12

Chapter 12: The Second Life Simulation!Tang Hao's voice carried a hint of urgency and an unprecedented solemnity.After Tang Hao spoke those words, Tang San, having experienced the simulation, suddenly snapped back to his senses!He immediately understood the unspoken, bloody meaning behind his father's words—he wanted to kill all witnesses to keep the secret of the Clear Sky Hammer Spirit!Tang San hurriedly retracted the Clear Sky Hammer Spirit in his left hand and raised his right hand at the same time.A small, pale blue grass quietly emerged, swaying gently.Seeing this Blue Silver Grass, the terrifying killing intent on Tang Hao's body instantly vanished into thin air.He stared blankly at the small grass emitting a faint blue light, his eyes dazed as if he were seeing a certain unforgettable figure through it.After a long time, tears gradually welled up in his eyes, which turned bloodshot. It took a while before he slowly recovered.He murmured softly, "Blue Silver Grass... as expected, it's Blue Silver Grass... just like hers..." Wait!!!Tang Hao suddenly snapped back to reality. If he hadn't seen it wrong, what appeared in Tang San's left hand just now was... a hammer?! And the right hand was grass?!"twin spirits!!!"At this moment, Tang Hao's eyes were filled with extreme shock and disbelief!Following that, wild joy and excitement erupted in his eyes like a volcano!"twin spirits! It's actually twin spirits! Son, my son!"Tang Hao suddenly opened his thick and powerful arms, pulling Tang San tightly and forcefully into his broad yet slightly trembling embrace.Feeling the warmth and strength of his father's chest so tangibly for the first time—an embrace he had experienced in the simulation but was now incredibly real—caused Tang San's mind to experience a moment of daze and indulgence.The excitement gradually faded. Tang Hao released Tang San, pressed his hands onto the boy's thin shoulders, and said with unprecedented gravity, word for word:"Remember! In your future, you must use the hammer in your left hand to protect the grass in your right hand! Forever!"Then, as if he had suddenly thought of another key issue, he froze. He stared at Tang San with an extremely serious gaze and asked:"When you awakened, which hand did you hold out to that Spirit Hall deacon?""It was the right hand," Tang San gave a definite answer.Hearing this answer, the last trace of tension in Tang Hao's eyes completely dissipated, and his gaze returned to its previous calm and steadiness.He took a deep look at Tang San, as if wanting to carve his current appearance into his heart. Then, without saying a word, he turned and went back into the inner room, never coming out again.A day slowly passed by.By nightfall, hearing the steady snoring of Tang Hao from the inner room, Tang San was in no hurry to sleep.He sat cross-legged on his small bed, sank his mind into his brain, and called out with his consciousness:"System, can I start the second life simulation now?"[Conditions met. The second life simulation can be started.]Upon receiving the system's cold confirmation, Tang San took a deep breath and said with a determined look, "Then let's begin!"[Command confirmed. Life simulation starting...]It was still that familiar, strange feeling of consciousness being drawn away.However, when his consciousness gradually cleared and he could once again "perceive" his surroundings, Tang San immediately noticed something was wrong!He "felt" that his current body was significantly taller and sturdier than the version of himself during the Nuoding Academy period in the first simulation.If the first simulation covered experiences from around age six to twelve, then this body seemed more like... around fourteen years old!"Everyone, sit down."As the familiar and low voice of Grandmaster Yu Xiaogang reached his ears, Tang San snapped back from the surprise of his body's age change and began to focus on observing his surroundings.He found himself in a place resembling a classroom or a meeting room.Besides the companions he had met in the first simulation—Dai Mubai, Zhu Zhuqing, Ning Rongrong, Xiao Wu, Ma Hongjun, and Oscar—there were four more young people who looked unfamiliar.The seven of them, plus the four strangers, and Yu Xiaogang sitting at the head, were sitting in a circle.Yu Xiaogang spoke slowly, his tone as serious as ever:"In a few days, the Continental Advanced Spirit Master Academy Tournament will begin. Today, I will first explain the rules to you."As he spoke, he seemingly casually raised his foot and accurately kicked the drowsy Ma Hongjun's buttocks, the movement so practiced it seemed rehearsed countless times.His eyes didn't even look at the grimacing Ma Hongjun as he continued:"Don't be dismissive. Rules are restrictions, but they are also advantages that can be utilized.In a match, strength is certainly important, but you must also be clear on all the rule details. Otherwise, it's very likely you'll be exploited by others, leading to all previous efforts being wasted."Thus, while Yu Xiaogang gave a detailed explanation above, Tang San silently listened, observed, and analyzed below.After a long time, combining Yu Xiaogang's narration with the fragments of conversation from those around him, he finally got a general grasp of the current situation.They seemed to have formed a team called "Shrek Academy" and were about to participate in an extremely grand event called the "Continental Advanced Spirit Master Academy Tournament."And those four unfamiliar faces were their new teammates, named Jiang Zhu, Tai Long, Huang Yuan, and Jing Ling.According to information occasionally mentioned by Yu Xiaogang, these four were all Battle Soul Elders above Rank 35.However, what shocked Tang San even more was the change in strength!It seemed only about two years had passed since his days at Shrek Academy in the first simulation, yet the spirit power levels of his companions had all increased tremendously.And the most unbelievable thing was himself—through the sensing of his inner breath and spirit power, he clearly perceived that this simulated body's spirit power density had actually reached the Spirit Ancestor level!In just two years, from a Rank 30 quasi-Soul Elder to a Spirit Ancestor?This cultivation speed was somewhat beyond common sense!Was it because in this 'future,' he had absorbed more high-quality spirit rings, or were there other fortuitous encounters?"...Therefore, in Team Spirit Combat, you must pay attention to cooperation. Control System Soul Masters must grasp the entire field..."Yu Xiaogang's words continued, discussing precautions and tactical arrangements for this tournament. From time to time, he would pull a long face and reprimand or warn Dai Mubai, Ma Hongjun, and the others, pointing out problems exposed in their past battles.The simulated Tang San listened as seriously as the others, but his heart was already in turmoil.He was not only shocked by the leap in strength of himself and his companions but also cared more about this "Continental Advanced Spirit Master Academy Tournament."In the first simulation, his experience ended with the danger in the Star Dou Great Forest and being saved by Fu Shiyan; it didn't involve this tournament.This meant that the second simulation had directly brought him into a more distant and magnificent fragment of the future."Why did this simulation... directly jump to two years later?"Tang San's heart was filled with vigilance and anticipation."Senior Fu Shiyan... will he appear in this simulation?"