Oscar's training plan for everyone wasn't simply about running back and forth with rocks on their backs a certain number of times. Instead, it covered everything from fundamental training all the way up to real combat practice.
The Great Spirit Arena was still worth going to, since its main purpose was to allow participants to face spirit masters with a wide variety of martial spirits, letting them gain familiarity with different fighting styles and combat techniques.
But now that Oscar had obtained his fourth spirit ability, he no longer needed to train at the Great Spirit Arena. He could directly use his clone skill to copy other people's martial spirits, gaining insight and experience with them in his own way.
Oscar would also pass on his knowledge of different martial spirits and combat methods to Ma Hongjun and the others. Precisely because of this, Flender felt assured leaving the current generation of Shrek monsters under Oscar's instruction.
Oscar's growth, from the moment he awakened his martial spirit, had been witnessed by Flender and the rest. In their eyes, Oscar now seemed even more like a true scholar and teacher than the teachers themselves.
After becoming familiar with the abilities of the two newcomers, Oscar also tested them briefly and found that both had decent physical foundations.
After all, Ning Rongrong had grown up in the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and had never lacked precious resources.
As for Xiao Wu, she was a soul beast in human form. Even without consuming heavenly treasures, her cultivation naturally became more solid as her strength improved.
Since it was only their first day, Oscar didn't impose harsh training. Everything had to be done step by step.
He simply let Ning Rongrong and Xiao Wu join the group's regular training so they could understand the usual intensity and better integrate into the team.
This approach, strict yet humane, was gladly accepted even by the "little witch" Ning Rongrong. Though it was exhausting for her, since others could endure it, she felt she had no reason not to.
Furthermore, after learning about the backgrounds of her peers, Ning Rongrong wasn't as arrogant as in the original story. The students here weren't weaker than her in terms of status many were princes or descendants of Title Douluo. Not one was much inferior to her background.
And they weren't just geniuses they were hardworking as well. So what right did she have not to work hard?
Besides, although Oscar was strict, Shrek was full of handsome guys. Cultivation might be tiring, but at least she had something pleasing to the eye.
Though Oscar and Dai Mubai were already taken, Ma Hongjun had no girlfriend. Judging purely by talent, reaching rank 45 at the age of twelve made him an unquestionable super genius.
Additionally, her sect's rule was that her partner must possess strong combat strength to be able to protect her.
Thus, as the little princess of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, Ning Rongrong dared to openly show her affection just as she had once done with Tang San in the original story.
This was her advantage as someone raised in a great sect: straightforward in love and hate, speaking her mind without hesitation.
From the beginning of training, Ning Rongrong and Xiao Wu immediately experienced why Shrek Academy was called the academy of monsters. At dawn every day, training began. In addition to stamina and willpower training, daily combat practice was mandatory.
Ning Rongrong, in particular, admired Oscar deeply. Though he was a food type spirit master, he possessed combat strength far beyond attack type peers of the same rank.
Even without his frightening fourth spirit ability, Oscar's personal strength couldn't be ignored.
What shocked Ning Rongrong and Xiao Wu most was that Oscar also possessed "twin martial spirits." Even though his second martial spirit didn't have spirit abilities, he could still unleash terrifying power with his extraordinary swordsmanship talent.
Oscar never added spirit rings to this second martial spirit, keeping his reasons secret. The girls didn't press him but were left in awe of his power and talent.
Of course, the second martial spirit wasn't real. Oscar and the Shrek group had agreed long ago to disguise his external spirit bone, the Azure Spirit Jade Sword, as a martial spirit.
This deception was safe because his external spirit bone had fully fused into his left hand bone, manifesting as a sword formed entirely of spirit power. Even a Title Douluo like Dugu Bo wouldn't recognize it as a spirit bone disguise unless Oscar admitted it.
Oscar explained to Flender and Dai Mubai that he did this to hide his spirit bone and to increase his prestigea kind of deliberate mystique.
After obtaining his fourth spirit ring, Oscar had discussed with Gu Yue, Flender, and Dugu Bo his plan to establish his own power as a foundation in the continent.
With their agreement, the " Jade Sword Sect" was born, with its Jade Escort Agency and Spirit Jade Restaurant quickly rising in popularity.
It was at this time that Oscar's supposed second martial spirit, the "Azure Spirit Jade Sword," also made its appearance. Dai Mubai and the others accepted this as fact.
As long as those who knew the truth didn't betray him, Oscar's secret would remain safe.
Of course, the only flaw was that his "second martial spirit" couldn't absorb spirit rings…
When Tang San had left so decisively, it was precisely because of Oscar's "second martial spirit." Seeing it had shaken his faith otherwise he would never have doubted his teacher.
At that moment, Tang San understood why Oscar once claimed to be the fourth person with twin spirits. The third person… was Oscar himself.
But Oscar didn't brag about it. Instead, he focused on his own cultivation and training his teammates. In two years, the Continental Advanced Spirit Master Academy Elite Tournament would begin.
Although Shrek Academy already had enough people to form a team, their strengths were uneven, with huge disparities.
The strongest, Dugu Yan, was only eighteen but had already reached rank 49. Meanwhile, twelve year old Ning Rongrong was only rank 26, the lowest of the group.
Oscar's task was to raise everyone's strength as much as possible in two years so no one would drag the team down.
He made this clear, and Ning Rongrong and Xiao Wu both vowed not to be a burden.
If others could do it, why couldn't they? If talent wasn't enough, then they would make up for it with effort and sweat.
And in truth, if they weren't talented, they wouldn't already be past rank 25 at age twelve.
By enduring enough hardship, they could keep pace with the team. They firmly believed they wouldn't hold anyone back because they, too, were true geniuses!
At first, Ning Rongrong and Xiao Wu struggled to keep up with Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun's pace, but this time Ning Rongrong didn't throw tantrums and Xiao Wu didn't cry. Both gritted their teeth and persevered.
After each training session, Ma Hongjun, prompted by Oscar, would hand Ning Rongrong water and tissues. Dugu Yan and Zhu Zhuqing also cared for Xiao Wu, treating her like a younger sister.
This was the change in Shrek Academy under Oscar's leadership: they functioned as one team, never abandoning weaker members, instead encouraging them to catch up quickly.
At this moment, Oscar held two letters. One was from Tang San, addressed to Dean Flender. The other was from a hidden Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect guard who had been secretly protecting Ning Rongrong.
After reading both, Oscar casually stored them in his spirit tool. The two letters essentially conveyed similar messages.
Tang San's letter, written by Yu Xiaogang, declared Tang San as his disciple and his means of proving himself. To Oscar, it was nothing but empty self serving words.
The other letter simply requested that Shrek protect their little princess, promising rewards in the future.
To Oscar, neither letter was problematic. The only issue was for Yu Xiaogang. On the surface, his letter looked fine, but once Tang San eventually discovered the truth, those words would become damning.
Oscar couldn't say anything yet. But when Tang San returned, he could expose Yu Xiaogang's manipulative intentions with just a little explanation.
Yu Xiaogang had essentially dug his own grave revealing his desire to use Tang San to validate himself.
Oscar almost felt pity, but what could he do? Yu Xiaogang had foolishly written everything down.
If Tang San didn't know his teacher's true nature, it might pass. But anyone aware of Yu Xiaogang's real character would see the disgusting implications of the letter immediately.
Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect – Council Hall
At the northern end of the great hall sat a grand carved rosewood chair inlaid with a massive piece of emerald jade, radiating a gentle luster.
Seated upon it was a man of refined appearance, dressed in spotless white robes. He looked about forty, with gentle eyes and smooth black hair cascading freely.
He was gazing down at a kneeling youth dressed in white martial attire.
"Reporting to the Sect Master, the young miss has already arrived at Shrek Academy and successfully enrolled," the youth said respectfully.
The middle Aaged man nodded, a trace of helplessness on his face. "It's good for that little ancestor to temper herself outside. Otherwise, she'll overturn the entire sect."
He then asked sharply, "What of Shrek Academy's situation?"
The youth trembled slightly as he replied, "Forgive me, Sect Master. There is at least one Spirit Douluo level expert within the academy. This subordinate was powerless to investigate further. However, I did deliver your letter to one of their teachers it will certainly reach their dean."
The man did not blame him, instead smiling faintly. Inwardly, he thought: Flender, Flender, you truly are an idealist. I want to see what kind of person you'll turn my daughter into. Perhaps only by leaving home will that little witch finally mature.
He waved his hand. "Alright, you may leave."
"Yes, Sect Master." The youth quickly withdrew.
Just then, a vigorous voice echoed throughout the hall, shaking the chamber.
"Fengzhi, you're really letting Rongrong stay outside alone? Can Shrek Academy teach her better than we can? No I'm bringing her back. I can't rest easy with her out there."
A white haired old man descended from the sky, standing upon a gleaming sword, before casually seating himself beside the sect master.
Faced with the old man's words, Ning Fengzhi sighed helplessly. "Sword Uncle, it's precisely because of you and Bone Uncle that I can't let her stay here. You've spoiled her too much she's become impossible to discipline at home. Sending her out may bring change."
The old man protested, "Spoiled? We never spoiled her! You've only seen her playful side, not her obedient side. You have many sons but only one daughter can you really bear to let her go?"
Ning Fengzhi firmly replied, "Sword Uncle, no matter what, I won't bring her back this time. Neither you nor Bone Uncle can interfere. As for her safety, you needn't worry. The dean of Shrek Academy is none other than the spearhead of the Golden Iron Triangle. He will recognize our sect's martial spirit. With him protecting her, nothing will happen to Rongrong."
The old man considered, then snorted coldly. "If anything happens to Rongrong, I'll hold you accountable. I'm feeling restless I'll go spar with Old Bone to loosen my muscles."
With that, he stepped back onto his sword and flew off like an immortal, leaving only a dashing figure behind.
These two were none other than Ning Fengzhi, master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, and one of its two guardian deities: the Sword Douluo Chen Xin, famed as the heart of swordsmanship.
On the entire continent, few could speak so bluntly to Ning Fengzhi. But Sword Douluo, of course, could being of the elder generation and possessing overwhelming strength.
Though Ning Fengzhi looked about forty, his true age was over sixty. Ning Rongrong was his youngest and only daughter, and also his most talented child.
As for the "Spirit Douluo" presence in Shrek Academy mentioned earlier, it was actually Flender's clone.
Though the clone only had sixty percent of Flender's real power, its aura was still that of a Spirit Douluo. Unless he actually fought, no one would realize he could only exert part of his true strength.
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