Wood Style Realm in Douluo Continent

"Brilliant!" Flender exclaimed upon seeing the Eight Spider Lances behind Tang San, instantly understanding his plan. "The Eight Spider Lances share the same origin as the Man-Faced Demon Spider. They should be able to absorb the toxins within Xiaogang's body."

Tang San smiled faintly but offered no explanation.

The devouring ability of the Eight Spider Lances was a secret known only to him and his teacher. There was no way he would reveal the details of his abilities in front of so many people.

The first principle of the Profound Heaven Treasure Record of the Tang Sect: Never let those you cannot fully trust know the true extent of your strength.

Seeing his teacher in agony, Tang San gently inserted the Eight Spider Lances around the wound on Yu Xiaogang's body, which had been pierced by the Man-Faced Demon Spider.

As the devouring ability of the Eight Spider Lances activated, the toxins within Yu Xiaogang's body began to flow into the lances as if returning to their source. However, along with the toxins, some of Yu Xiaogang's Soul Power was also absorbed.

Feeling the Soul Power accompanying the devouring ability, Tang San was momentarily stunned.

He noticed that this energy was vastly different from what he had absorbed from Soul Beasts in the past.

Previously, the power obtained from Soul Beasts required time to assimilate, but the energy drawn from Yu Xiaogang's body seamlessly merged with his own. Not only was there no discomfort, but it also brought a subtle sense of pleasure.

Glancing at Yu Xiaogang, Tang San shook his head and steadied his mind. Yu Xiaogang was his teacher. How could he allow himself to become intoxicated by the power he had gained from his teacher?

Tang San carefully controlled the devouring ability to avoid harming Yu Xiaogang.

However, due to the earlier delay, the toxins had already spread throughout Yu Xiaogang's body. No matter how cautious he was, absorbing the toxins inevitably drew some of Yu Xiaogang's life force.

As strands of life force flowed into his body through the Eight Spider Lances, a wave of comfort once again invigorated Tang San. He quickly suppressed his emotions and dispelled the sensation.

After a while, Tang San retracted the Eight Spider Lances and looked at the group. "I've extracted all the toxins from Teacher's body. However, due to the insidious nature of the Man-Faced Demon Spider's venom, Teacher's strength may be affected."

"Good, good," Liu Erlong said tearfully, gazing affectionately at Yu Xiaogang. "It's just a bit of strength. How much could it possibly decrease? As long as he's safe, that's all that matters."

"Right, as long as he's safe!" Flender shook his head, relieved.

The members of Shrek Academy also breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing that Yu Xiaogang was unharmed.

They didn't mind the potential decline in Yu Xiaogang's strength. Their respect for him stemmed from his knowledge, not his 29th-level Soul Power.

Seeing that no one seemed concerned, Tang San felt relieved. He then turned his gaze to the Underground Demon Spider nearby.

If it weren't for this treacherous Soul Beast, they wouldn't have ventured into the hunting grounds of the Man-Faced Demon Spider.

Tang San walked over to the Underground Demon Spider, wrapped it in Blue Silver Grass, and prepared to move it away.

"Xiao San, what are you doing?" Flender, unwilling to watch Liu Erlong's concern for Yu Xiaogang, was aimlessly looking around when he suddenly noticed Tang San's actions and immediately called out to stop him.

"Xiao San, are you crazy?" The Shrek Academy members stepped forward to intervene.

Xiao Wu couldn't help but exclaim, "Brother, this is a ten-thousand-year Soul Beast!"

Tang San looked at the shocked and bewildered expressions of the group, his expression grave. "What happened today made me realize that if I continue to cultivate at this pace, I might not even be able to protect Xiao Wu."

"Teacher Flender, Xiao Wu, everyone, I need strength. I need to wash away the shame of losing to Li Xun. Even if it means taking some risks, it's worth it."After saying this, Tang San ignored the advice behind him and dragged the Underground Demon Spider deep into the forest."

"Flender, Xiao Wu, let him go!" Liu Erlong sighed as she watched Tang San's retreating figure. "A man like this is truly a man. With his determination to protect Xiao Wu, I believe he will succeed."

Liu Erlong glanced at Yu Xiaogang lying on the ground. Since this man couldn't protect her due to his own limitations, she would protect him instead.

The Sunset Forest was not a safe place.

Tang San didn't dare to go too far. Dragging the Underground Demon Spider, he found a dry spot and tossed it aside.

Sitting in front of the Underground Demon Spider, Tang San slowly extended his Eight Spider Lances from his back. He was about to test his hypothesis.

As the Eight Spider Lances pierced into the Underground Demon Spider, the restrained creature began to tremble instantly.

Feeling the life force emanating from this sinister Soul Beast, Tang San's mood instantly became joyful. This was the thrill of growing stronger.

But he soon realized that this devouring power wasn't infinite.

After absorbing a certain amount of life force, the Eight Spider Lances couldn't convert all the power, only retaining a small portion to replenish his own Soul Power.

After some thought, Tang San understood the logic: "It seems it's because my Eight Spider Lances have just evolved, and the Mysterious Heavenly Skill itself doesn't have a method to intercept power.""

"It seems that if I forcibly absorb the power from the Soul Beast's body, it might have a negative impact on me. I'll have to find a way."

Tang San suddenly remembered that the life force he had absorbed from Yu Xiaogang seemed to convert more than that from the Soul Beast: "It seems I'll have to find a truly evil person sometime to test the effects of the Eight Spider Lances' devouring ability on myself."But even if I can only capture a little power now, it's enough."

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"Li Xun, just you wait!" As the Underground Demon Spider was about to perish under the Eight Spider Lances, a strange smile appeared on Tang San's lips.

"Xiaogang, you're awake!" Liu Erlong wiped her face and smiled at Yu Xiaogang: "Are you feeling better?"

"Teacher!"

"Grandmaster."

"Uncle!"

"I'm fine, don't worry."Seeing the concerned looks from everyone, Yu Xiaogang couldn't help but show a relieved smile: 'Did Xiao San detoxify me?""

Yu Xiaogang looked around but didn't see Tang San, immediately frowning: "Where is he?"

"After helping you detoxify, Xiao San went to absorb the Spirit Ring," Liu Erlong gently helped Yu Xiaogang up and explained Tang San's decision to him.

"Cough, nonsense. He's recited the Ten Core Competencies of Soul Spirits hundreds of times, yet he still acts so recklessly."Yu Xiaogang accidentally pulled his wound in his agitation, causing him to cough violently: 'Cough, why didn't you persuade him?""

"Xiao San wants to protect you all. How could we persuade him?Flender sighed inwardly as he watched the intimate interaction between Liu Erlong and Yu Xiaogang. He then turned and walked into the forest.

"Ah, this child," Yu Xiaogang shook his head upon hearing this, refusing Liu Erlong's support. He struggled to straighten up and sat cross-legged, attempting to meditate to recover from his injuries.

"Why has my Soul Power dropped to only level 21?" After a moment, Yu Xiaogang suddenly opened his eyes, lifting his hands in disbelief.

"Grandmaster, Third Brother said that the Man-Faced Demon Spider's toxin might cause a slight regression in your Soul Power, so you shouldn't worry," Xiao Wu quickly stepped forward to comfort him, seeing Yu Xiaogang's shocked expression.

Yu Xiaogang abruptly turned to look at Xiao Wu, his eyes unconsciously stern. "Did Xiao San say that?"

How could he not know the characteristics of the Man-Faced Demon Spider?

Tang San's words might fool the others at Shrek Academy, but they couldn't deceive him. Thinking of Tang San's Eight Spider Lances' devouring ability, Yu Xiaogang already had a guess in his mind.

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