Douluo: Peerless Beastmaster King

Zhou Sichen actually had a good impression of Tang Ya.

Sure, she was brainless despite her beauty, but at least she had a kind heart.

So, instead of keeping it to himself, he decided to share his thoughts with her.

Whether she appreciated his advice or not wasn't his concern.

Suddenly, Zhou Sichen spoke up.

"Tang Ya, I think for your third soul ring, you should choose a Plant-type soul ring."

Tang Ya was momentarily stunned.

Weren't they just talking about Xiao Yuhao?

Why was he giving her advice all of a sudden?

"Huh?" Tang Ya glanced at Zhou Sichen's broad back.

"Why do you say that? I thought Mandala Snakes or Face-Marked Demon Spiders would be good choices."

Zhou Sichen didn't turn around and simply replied:

"It's just a suggestion. You can take it or leave it."

Tang Ya giggled.

"Thank you! But why do you think so?"

Zhou Sichen thought for a moment.

Since Tang Ya still revered Tang San, it was best not to badmouth her ancestor.

"I've heard some of the Tang Sect's history," Zhou Sichen said casually.

"But according to rumors, your Tang Sect ancestor's martial soul wasn't ordinary Blue Silver Grass, but the top-tier Plant Martial Soul—Blue Silver Emperor.

"That's why he could absorb soul rings freely."

"But you're different. Your martial soul is just ordinary Blue Silver Grass.

"To put it bluntly, your potential is extremely limited with a 'trash martial soul.'"

"That said, your talent is remarkable—you've trained this so-called 'trash martial soul' to this level at an impressive speed.

"But if you want to continue advancing, the best option is to enhance the bloodline of your Blue Silver Grass."

As Zhou Sichen spoke, Tang Ya's bright eyes wavered.

Because everything he said was entirely accurate.

She never expected Zhou Sichen—who seemed the same age as her—to have such deep knowledge of Martial Soul Theory.

She couldn't help but ask:

"Then, based on your advice… what should I do?"

Zhou Sichen explained.

"For your third soul ring, you should find a Plant-type soul beast with strong vitality.

"In the future, your later soul rings should follow the same path."

"If, by the time you reach your fifth or sixth soul ring, you can find a ten-thousand-year-old Blue Silver King, your Martial Soul will definitely evolve."

"However…"

Zhou Sichen paused for a moment.

"Blue Silver Grass is unique—only one Emperor appears in a generation."

"So, at best, your limit will be Blue Silver King."

"But even if you only reach Blue Silver King, your martial soul will be on par with high-grade martial souls, making your cultivation path much smoother."

Hearing Zhou Sichen's detailed analysis, Tang Ya found herself hesitating.

Her Tang Sect ancestor, Tang San, was living proof that absorbing beast-type soul rings worked.

Yet everything Zhou Sichen said made perfect sense.

No, more than that—it felt like this was how Blue Silver Grass was meant to be cultivated.

Had she been going down the wrong path all along?

Had she accidentally chosen correctly for her first two soul rings, which were both Plant-type, without realizing it?

Zhou Sichen didn't need to look to know Tang Ya was struggling internally.

After all, on one side was the path her ancestor took.

On the other was the suggestion of a friend she had only known for a day.

Still, since he had already said this much, Zhou Sichen had no intention of letting the matter drop so easily.

Just as Tang Ya hesitated, Zhou Sichen added another blow:

"I only have one question for you.

"Aside from your Tang Sect ancestor, how did the Blue Silver Grass Martial Soul fare for every Tang Sect leader after him?"

That one sentence struck Tang Ya like a bolt of lightning.

She froze in place.

A long silence followed before she looked at Zhou Sichen's back, her eyes full of disbelief.

Because he was absolutely right.

After Tang San, none of the Tang Sect leaders had cultivated Blue Silver Grass to any significant level.

At best, they barely broke into Rank 50 Soul King…

Tang Ya might have been carefree and cheerful, but she had always been serious about cultivation.

She wanted revenge.

She wanted to restore the Tang Sect's legacy.

And most importantly—she wanted to catch up to Bei Bei.

She had worked harder than anyone for years.

Finally, after a long pause, Tang Ya urgently asked:

"Then… what's the best Plant-type soul beast for my third soul ring?"

Hearing Tang Ya's eager tone, Zhou Sichen was a little surprised.

She was wavering.

Which meant she had the courage to change—to abandon the old path and forge her own.

In a calm voice, Zhou Sichen said:

"Vajra Vine."

"Vajra Vine?" Tang Ya repeated, confused.

Zhou Sichen nodded.

"Yes. Vajra Vine grows in the harshest rocky terrain.

"It has immense vitality, and its vines possess steel-like hardness and flexibility."

He then continued.

"I recall that the Tang Sect's secret techniques include Controlling Crane Capturing Dragon and Hidden Weapons Hundred Separation, correct?"

Tang Ya's eyes widened.

"You even know about that?"

Zhou Sichen chuckled.

"I have a deep interest in the secret arts of major forces across the continent.

"Unfortunately, I've never had the chance to study them myself."

Tang Ya nodded but was still puzzled.

"But what does that have to do with my third soul ring being Vajra Vine?"

Zhou Sichen smirked.

"Think about it.

"If your Blue Silver Grass leaves became as tough as steel, and you combined that with Tang Sect's hidden weapon techniques…

"Wouldn't your martial soul itself become an endless supply of hidden weapons?"

That single sentence hit Tang Ya like a sledgehammer.

Zhou Sichen's words were like an epiphany, opening her mind to an entirely new possibility.

"Ahhh!" Tang Ya screamed in excitement.

Bei Bei and Huo Yuhao, who had been listening, jumped in shock.

Tang Ya immediately grabbed Bei Bei's shoulders, shaking him vigorously.

"Bei Bei! Did you hear that?!"

"Why have we never thought of this before?!"

Bei Bei looked at Zhou Sichen's back, his expression complicated.

As a Tang Sect disciple, Tang Ya was his teacher, so he had also learned the sect's secret techniques.

And because of that, he fully understood the implications of what Zhou Sichen had just suggested.

This was the most suitable cultivation path for Blue Silver Grass in the current era.

And because Tang Ya knew the Tang Sect's secret arts, she was uniquely positioned to make this path work.

No wonder she was so excited.

Even Bei Bei felt deeply shaken.

It might have sounded like a simple conversation, but for Tang Ya, it determined her future and potential.

At this moment, Tang Ya's excitement completely overshadowed everything else.

Originally, she had only wanted to travel with Zhou Sichen because he was handsome and charming.

But now—

He had given her a priceless gift.

Tang Ya immediately bowed deeply, her forehead pressing against the Ice Jade Scorpion's armor.

"You have granted me an incredible favor.

"I, Tang Ya, offer my deepest gratitude!"

Zhou Sichen turned around, his expression strange.

He reached out and helped her up.

"That's… a bit excessive," he said helplessly.

"It's just a suggestion. What you do with it is up to you."

Tang Ya shook her head.

"This isn't just a suggestion—you showed me my future!"

"From now on, you are my greatest benefactor!"

Zhou Sichen sighed.

"…I guess I have no choice, then."

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