Soul Land 5: The Rebirth of Tang San

Chapter 376: Tang San's Spear Techniques!

It took about two seconds for the three shadows to separate from beneath him, condense in the distance, and join the battle. Two seconds wasn't long, but it was not short either, and Tang San knew all too well that he needed to use every advantage to win such a battle.

The time it took for the shadows to change was worth exploiting. He hadn’t utilized it before because he had no need—the advice he had given Gu Li about exploiting weaknesses was just for Gu Li.

But this time was different. Tang San used Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track, and the Lion-Tiger Golden Astral suddenly burst out, emitting dazzling platinum flames behind him, propelling him almost instantly to the shadow in the middle. He was moving at full speed, and he was actually slightly faster than the shadow's flow!

The energy of the Mysterious Heaven Technique frantically circulated within him. His left hand condensed the Blue Silver Emperor Tyrant Spear, and his right hand threw a Spider Web Restraint toward the two figures forming on either side. At the same time, his eyes emitted platinum light. The moment the shadow condensed into a replica—behind him, due to how fast he moved—he abruptly stopped and turned around, slamming his shoulder into the replica’s back!

The central shadow seemed to sense the danger. The moment it condensed, its Lion-Tiger Golden Astral began to burn. However, Tang San was already prepared and attacked with intent, so this strike landed square.

With a muffled bang, the platinum flames on the central replica were instantly dispersed, and its back caved in.

Tang San's right hand, held straight like a blade, thrust forward. Using Lion-Tiger Golden Astral against Lion-Tiger Golden Astral, he broke through the opponent's protective energy and reached its spine. Then, he bent his fingers at the first knuckle and, using the recoil of the initial stab, surged forward again, striking the replica's spine. He then used the recoil once more to quickly form a fist, delivering a final punch to the same spot.

These three consecutive strikes were completed in a flash.

Inch Force!

Through previous observations, Tang San realized that these replicas could immediately replicate bloodline abilities and, to some extent, combat experience. They also rearranged these abilities to make the replicated bloodline abilities more powerful.

However, combat techniques could only be replicated after Tang San had used them. Clearly, skills that required prior training weren't as easily copied.

In addition, the replicas could learn Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track but couldn't use it properly without having learned the Mysterious Heaven Technique. The Mysterious Heaven Technique couldn't be replicated because it wasn't a bloodline ability and was hidden very deep anyway. Similarly, Controlling Crane Catching Dragon couldn't be replicated.

Tang San's instant burst of Inch Force was a sub-skill also based on the Mysterious Heaven Technique. Even though he had lost the power of his past life, he was still a grandmaster of close combat. With experience from three lifetimes, his practical combat knowledge was immense.

With a crack, Tang San's punch instantly broke the central replica's spine.

Tang San didn't pause for a moment. He didn't bother with the replica burning away the Spider Web Restraint with its Lion-Tiger Golden Astral. Instead, he flashed toward the replica that had just shattered his Blue Silver Emperor Tyrant Spear.

Another Blue Silver Emperor Tyrant Spear condensed in his hand. Tang San took a deep breath, and his entire body seemed to swell up. The spear in his hand was immediately covered in brilliant platinum flames.

Hundreds of spear lights suddenly blossomed, shining brilliantly in the air like a dazzling platinum rain.

This replica clearly didn't know how to respond. It also burned with Lion-Tiger Golden Astral, and the Blue Silver Emperor turned into a large net covering Tang San. At the same time, it was also condensing a Blue Silver Emperor Tyrant Spear in its hand.

But how could it deal with the countless spear lights so easily?

Wherever the spear lights went, the Spider Web Restraint turned to dust almost instantly. More terrifyingly, the countless spear lights suddenly converged into one, with all the platinum light focusing into a single point, piercing through the air.

The replica's Blue Silver Emperor Tyrant Spear found the precise spot, and the two spears clashed almost instantaneously.

The replica's Blue Silver Emperor Tyrant Spear shattered instantly. Although it had also infused its spear with Lion-Tiger Golden Astral, how could it compare to Tang San, who combined physical power, bloodline power, and spiritual power, and used a proper spear technique to blend them into a seamless whole?

This technique was Fury of the Masses!

Pfff!

The spear pierced through the replica’s chest, and Tang San’s Lion-Tiger Golden Astral burned fiercely, devouring the replica's energy to strengthen itself.

The platinum color in Tang San's eyes seemed to overflow under the influence of this devouring.

At that moment, a piercing scream came from behind him.

Even without looking back, Tang San knew what was coming. He used Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track, twisting his body deftly in mid-air.

At the same time, his physical power, bloodline power, and spiritual power once more fused completely. As he twisted his body, platinum light burst from his eyes, and the Blue Silver Emperor Tyrant Spear in his hand seemed to become transparent.

The platinum spear light flashed and disappeared like lightning, carrying all of Tang San's power, vanishing almost as if it teleported.

The last replica froze in mid-air.

Its hands were not just broken, but shattered. Yes, it had grabbed the spear, but the spear was unstoppable.

Spear Technique: All-or-Nothing!

A self-sacrificial spear technique that fused one's essence, energy, and spirit into a single, unreserved strike, with complete disregard of the consequences!

This spear strike represented the pinnacle of Tang San's current offensive power, even stronger than Fury of the Masses. To execute this technique at such a high speed required immense foundation, experience, and mastery. Otherwise, it would take significant time to build the necessary power.

Tang San staggered slightly before steadying himself, but he couldn't hide the smile on his lips. He had done it!

This was the first time since coming to this world that he had indeed used some of the combat techniques from his previous life in battle. And his opponent was himself, of all people!

With his intelligence, he naturally knew how to exploit the replicas’ weaknesses. The techniques he brought from his past life weren't something the replicas could quickly learn.

He had realized from the get-go that Crystal Sacred Mountain's replication ability was limited. It couldn't perfectly replicate every detail. Such a perfect replication ability didn't exist even in the true God Realm.

The three shadows rejoined and merged with Tang San, transmitting an even stronger sense of experience into his sea of consciousness. The various sensations the three replicas felt while facing him were also part of it.

The scenery in front of him was once more that of Crystal Sacred Mountain, but Tang San was once more surprised to see that he was no longer halfway up the mountain. Instead, he had reached a position near the summit.

Ahead, there was heavy fog, but he could vaguely see the outline of a majestic palace.

But in front of Tang San, there were still three steps left—the final three steps.

At the beginning of the climb, he faced one replica of himself three times. Halfway up, he faced three replicas of himself twice.

There were three steps left, which naturally meant his test wasn't over, but it was nearing its end.

However, Tang San's expression turned somewhat grim because he realized something. He didn't hurry to climb but sat down where he was, quietly recovering his energy.

Although his bloodline power seemed barely depleted after the battle, his mind was indeed drained. To face what was likely the final test, he needed to be in his best condition.