"Grand Xu Mi Hammer?"
Tang Hao almost shouted in surprise. He had never even considered this possibility.
If what Xiao Lin said was true, then the Grand Xu Mi Hammer might really be the further evolution of the Clear Sky Hammer.
Unlike Tang Hao's shocked reaction, Tang San had no particular concept of the Grand Xu Mi Hammer. He simply lowered his head and contemplated the matter.
However, one thing he knew was that awakening the Clear Sky Hammer was nearly impossible without at least innate soul power of level eight or nine.
Even he, who had innate full soul power, had not shown any sign of awakening the Grand Xu Mi Hammer.
If the Grand Xu Mi Hammer truly existed, wouldn't that mean it required an even higher level of innate soul power to awaken?
Was that really possible?
"Actually, you two shouldn't be so shocked. From what I know, absorbing soul rings is itself a process of evolution."
Xiao Lin spread his hands and explained to the two of them.
"Blue Silver Grass primarily cultivates vitality. If it continuously absorbs soul rings from soul beasts with strong life force, it should be able to evolve. If San's Blue Silver Grass isn't an ordinary one, but rather the Blue Silver King, then it will inevitably evolve into the Blue Silver Emperor in the future."
"And Xiao San's Clear Sky Hammer is the same. By continuously absorbing power-type soul rings, there is also hope for it to evolve into the Grand Xu Mi Hammer."
"Moreover, Xiao San has twin martial souls. His second martial soul starts with at least a ten-thousand-year soul ring, or even a hundred-thousand-year soul ring, making evolution even easier."
As Xiao Lin spoke, he suddenly recalled that in the original storyline, Tang San never managed to evolve the Clear Sky Hammer into the Grand Xu Mi Hammer. He felt a little awkward.
Ah… even after becoming a god, he still didn't accomplish it. Then maybe the Grand Xu Mi Hammer theory should be set aside for now.
At least the Blue Silver Emperor evolution was certain.
Xiao Lin rubbed his nose, reassuring himself that even if evolution didn't succeed, that didn't mean his theory was wrong.
What if the required soul ring age was simply not high enough?
The Grand Xu Mi Hammer was only a phantom image created by Tang Hao detonating his rings. It obviously wasn't that simple.
After convincing himself, Xiao Lin quickly changed the topic.
"I'm talking about the Martial Soul Shattering Evolution Theory. This theory mainly applies to weak tool martial souls like Blue Silver Grass. Since breaking Blue Silver Grass doesn't significantly affect San, I still hope he can try it."
It was like harvesting chives—when young chives were cut over and over, they would grow back greener and tougher.
The same logic applied to Blue Silver Grass.
Even if it didn't evolve, continuously breaking and regenerating Blue Silver Grass would make it more resilient.
At the very least, it would eventually become dozens of times stronger than the standard Blue Silver Bind ability.
"Alright, I'm willing to try. I'll break it once every day."
Soon, determination flashed in Tang San's eyes as he agreed to give it a try.
Xiao Lin felt a bit moved. Without thinking, he punched Tang San on the shoulder and shouted, "Good brother!"
At present, Xiao Lin's theory was completely useless for top-tier tool martial souls like the Clear Sky Hammer or the Coiling Dragon Staff.
But for Blue Silver Grass, it was a different story.
Also, while Xiao Lin hadn't really watched Douluo Dalu 2, and certainly not 3 or 4, he seemed to recall a character whose martial soul was an iron sword. After his martial soul shattered, it became much stronger than before.
A broken sword actually gave that person an entirely new opportunity.
Wasn't that also a form of evolution?
Of course, it also reinforced the idea that "there are no useless martial souls, only useless soul masters."
That person was undoubtedly a rare talent.
As for the Martial Soul Shattering Evolution Theory, Xiao Lin didn't necessarily intend to conduct extensive research on it.
But if it really worked, it could help future generations of soul masters.
At the very least, it would be good karma.
"Alright, this is your business. I won't interfere. Since Xiao San has already become a soul master, don't forget to collect the money from the Martial Soul Hall."
Tang Hao didn't particularly care about this matter. As long as Blue Silver Grass could become stronger, it would be enough to revive Ah Yin in the future.
Then, Tang Hao turned to look at Xiao Lin. After thinking for a moment, he asked, "Xiao Lin, what kind of soul beast do you want for your soul ring? Since I still have time now, I can help you get your first soul ring."
Tang Hao's time was limited. He had his own matters to handle.
Otherwise, in the original storyline, he wouldn't have entrusted Tang San to that useless Grandmaster. He had only appeared again when Tang San joined Shrek Academy.
But now, after reflecting on things, he realized that not only were Grandmaster's theories lacking, but his strength wasn't even impressive.
Tang Hao thought that once Xiao Lin obtained his first soul ring, his strength would definitely surpass that of Grandmaster.
He knew better than anyone the terrifying potential of top-tier tool martial souls.
At this moment, Xiao Lin kept his face calm, but deep down, he was extremely moved.
Finally, you remembered me, Uncle Hao!
In Xiao Lin's eyes, the first soul ring was crucial. He firmly believed that a strong start led to continued strength.
So he didn't hesitate at all and immediately stated his goal.
"Uncle Hao, my target is a 500-year-old Titan Armored Bull in the Hunting Soul Forest."
As soon as he said this, both Tang Hao and Tang San were stunned.
A 500-year-old soul ring was already close to exceeding a first soul ring's theoretical limit.
Even Tang San's first soul ring had only been from a weakened, self-destructive, 450-year-old Three-Eyed Salamander.
"Xiao Lin, are you sure?"
Tang Hao's expression turned serious. He didn't want his son's future sworn brother to die from soul ring absorption failure.
"Yeah, Brother Lin, this is too reckless!"
Tang San also cried out anxiously.
"Uncle Hao, San, actually, my original plan was even crazier—it was to go for an 800-year-old Titan Armored Bull."
"Uncle Hao, you might not know this, but my martial soul grants me near-invulnerability. At least against opponents of the same level, that is."
"With such an ability, my safety is completely guaranteed."
As Xiao Lin spoke, he activated his Vajra Indestructible Technique, channeling silver soul power from the Coiling Dragon Staff into his right hand before punching the ground.
"Boom!"
Under Tang Hao's incredulous gaze, Xiao Lin directly punched through the ground, leaving a twenty-centimeter-deep crater.
"Uncle Hao, this was me holding back."
Xiao Lin shook off the dirt on his hand and casually played it cool.
"Alright then, we'll go with a 500-year-old Titan Armored Bull. I'll take you there now. But remember, if it doesn't work, you must abandon the soul ring absorption."
Tang Hao shook his head and gave his final warning.
This little village really produced two monsters?
"Uncle Hao, in that case, can I try absorbing an 800-year-old Titan Armored Bull?"
Xiao Lin immediately asked. Since abandoning the soul ring was an option, why not try for something stronger?
"It's possible, but abandoning a soul ring comes with risks. Otherwise, there wouldn't be cases of soul masters dying from it."
Tang Hao nodded, unsure of what else to say.
"That's good enough. Uncle Hao, trust me on this."
Xiao Lin's face was full of confidence.
After all, I have the Innate True Body of a Tool Spirit!
(End of Chapter)