Douluo : Diary System in Douluo Continent

From Su Ming's diary, the girls once again learned the true meaning of hypocrisy. No wonder Su Ming had always been indifferent toward Tang San, even calling him a "false gentleman." If Tang San wanted the Man-Faced Demon Spider, he could have just said so outright. Instead, he cloaked his intentions in pretense, claiming it was to enhance his strength to protect Xiao Wu. But by the time that minuscule boost mattered, Xiao Wu would already be dead. And what good would that slight improvement do against the Titan Giant Ape?

If Xiao Wu weren't currently focused on condensing her fourth spirit ring and missed seeing all this, who knows how much she'd have to say about Tang San's behavior? In the original story, not only was she often injured, but Tang San also repeatedly declared his desire to protect her. Yet what did he actually do?

He turned right around and absorbed the Man-Faced Demon Spider as his third spirit ring.

What Xiao Wu didn't know was that when acquiring Tang San's fourth spirit ring, he insisted on targeting a ten-thousand-year-old Crypt Demon Spider, ignoring a six-thousand-year-old Man-Faced Demon Spider nearby. This divided their combat focus. Xiao Wu, having already expended much of her spirit power, lacked the strength to teleport anymore. In the end, she was struck by the Man-Faced Demon Spider.

At that moment, Xiao Wu thought she was done for and collapsed onto Liu Erlong. Tang San, meanwhile, shouted Xiao Wu's name as though overcome with despair. Yet, instead of checking on her, he unleashed a barrage of attacks on the Man-Faced Demon Spider, finishing it off by absorbing its energy with his Eight Spider Lances. Xiao Wu was on the verge of death!

Thankfully, she had a celestial herb on her, or she might not have survived.

If Xiao Wu knew this now, how would she feel? In the original story, she continued to blindly admire Tang San, loving him to the point of losing her sense of self. By the end, she was reduced to nothing more than a tool, devoid of her own thoughts or soul.

Su Ming believed Xiao Wu's existence served more as a means to provide Tang San with three ten-thousand-year spirit rings and to act as a scabbard for his Asura God Sword—a sacrificial pawn to his ambitions.

Meanwhile, Tang San, boosted by Oscar's Flying Mushroom Sausage and Ning Rongrong's speed augmentation, moved quickly and soon reached the spot where they had previously fought.

Not long after, Tang San sensed something was amiss and immediately activated his Purple Demon Eye. In the distance, he spotted a Man-Faced Demon Spider, about 2,200 years old judging by its size.

Tang San hesitated. This spider was exactly what he needed, but its age exceeded what his teacher said his third spirit ring could handle. What should he do?

And he was alone now, with no chance of defeating it on his own. Plus, he still needed to save Xiao Wu!

While Tang San wavered, the Man-Faced Demon Spider locked onto him. Tang San's heart sank. This is bad. There's no time to hesitate now. I have to fight!

Moments later, Zhao Wuji and the others finally caught up. With Ning Rongrong helping to restore some of their spirit power, Oscar could make sausages more efficiently. They focused their resources on Zhao Wuji and Dai Mubai, allowing them to catch up swiftly.

What they saw left them stunned.

Tang San was drenched in blood, his right sleeve torn away, and his skin faintly purple—a clear sign of poisoning!

The spider's web attack, with its three daily uses, was still intact. Despite Tang San's impressive Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track, his spirit power had been drained. The Man-Faced Demon Spider's speed and ferocity made it a tough opponent. Tang San had dodged the first two webs but was caught by the third, leaving his right arm injured.

Fortunately, his Mysterious Jade Hand mitigated the venom's effects for now, but time was not on his side. His only hope was to kill the spider quickly and absorb its spirit ring to neutralize the poison. He planned to transfer the toxins into his Blue Silver Grass once he had recovered.

Realizing his Blue Silver Grass was ineffective against the spider, Tang San turned to his second martial soul, the Clear Sky Hammer. Though it lacked spirit rings, he discovered that pouring spirit power into it increased its weight. Combined with his father's Disorder Splitting Wind Hammer Technique, he might stand a chance!

When Zhao Wuji and the others arrived, they were shocked to see Tang San wielding an enormous hammer in his left hand.

Oscar blurted, "When did Tang San get such a huge hammer? Where was he hiding it? It looks extraordinary!"

Zhao Wuji and Dai Mubai, more experienced, immediately recognized the hammer as the legendary Clear Sky Hammer, the continent's most powerful Tool Spirit.

Seeing the hammer confirmed Zhao Wuji's suspicion—Tang San must be Tang Hao's son. That hammer was identical to the one that had beaten him senseless. He could never forget it!

He felt a wave of relief. Good thing they had followed him. Otherwise, Tang San would've been doomed. He was severely injured and poisoned by the Man-Faced Demon Spider. Its venom was no trivial matter!

Dai Mubai, too, recognized the hammer instantly. Before the Clear Sky Sect's seclusion, they had supported the Star Luo Empire. Dai Mubai's background gave him enough knowledge to identify it.

Now everything made sense. Tang San's innate full spirit power, the ability to cultivate with his Blue Silver Grass—it all clicked. The Clear Sky Hammer explained it!

Dai Mubai's mind began racing. He resolved to strengthen his bond with Tang San. With Tang San's support, his chances of claiming the throne would increase significantly.

Though he didn't know why Tang San was estranged from his sect, Dai Mubai didn't care. What mattered was that Tang San was one of the only two known twin martial soul users alive, alongside Bibi Dong. If he developed properly, his future strength would be immense. With one of his martial souls being the Clear Sky Hammer, he could rival even Bibi Dong someday!

As Tang San's classmate and a comrade who had shared life-and-death battles, their bond was undeniable. If Tang San grew strong enough to rival Bibi Dong, the Star Luo Empire would no longer be constrained by the Spirit Hall. When the Clear Sky Sect reemerged, the Heaven Dou Empire and Spirit Hall wouldn't stand a chance against Star Luo.

Dai Mubai couldn't help but laugh.