Now, the members of Shrek Academy are rapidly improving under Oscar's special training, especially Tang San. As a twin martial soul possessor, Oscar has already begun teaching him how to cultivate the Clear Sky Hammer.
Although Oscar doesn't know the advanced techniques of the Clear Sky Sect, like the Clear Sky Nine Extremes, teaching Tang San the basic training for the Clear Sky Hammer is no problem.
Especially for the Chaotic Wind Hammer Technique, this isn't a secret at all. With some of the Cloud Strength techniques and skills involved, it's something most battle soul masters can understand.
Oscar strictly requires everyone to train every day and tells them that as long as they meet the next stage of their goals, there will be rewards.
As for what the rewards are, Oscar keeps it a secret for now, but he assures them that the rewards will bring huge improvements.
Knowing some insider information, Xiao Wu secretly tells Tang San that he must exceed the task, because the senior's reward could likely be a soul bone!
When Tang San hears this, he doesn't doubt how Xiao Wu knows, since she is a girl and often hangs out with his big sister, Dugu Yan, so getting insider information isn't too surprising.
What truly surprises Tang San is the mention of the soul bone!
What kind of academy is this? They're rewarding a soul bone before graduation? That's a soul bone! It's not something you can just get easily.
Any soul bone could cause a storm on the continent, so an academy giving them soul bones? This Shrek Academy is too special. Despite being in a small place, it has such immense power?!
Originally, Tang San thought the reward might be a method to absorb higher level soul rings, but he never expected it could be a soul bone!
So, Tang San trains even harder every day, trying to catch up to Dugu Yan and Ma Hongjun.
However, what Tang San doesn't know is that the soul bones Oscar is offering all come from Xiao Wu. After all, without Xiao Wu, Oscar wouldn't have gotten those seven soul bones.
Sunset Forest
Oscar's clone looks at Gai Yue, whose face is glowing with joy, and is clearly delighted.
"Congratulations, teacher, for breaking through level ninety and successfully emerging from seclusion," Oscar says sincerely.
Gai Yue smiles slightly in response: "It's been two years, and I've finally taken this step."
Dugu Bo, standing beside them, congratulates as well: "Gai, this breakthrough means our Frost Sword Sect can finally claim to be one of the top powers."
Gai Yue smiles faintly. He's well aware of the current reputation of the Frost Sword Sect. Now, not only has he successfully broken through level ninety, but he has also condensed his first soul core, greatly enhancing his strength.
Now that Gai Yue has successfully condensed his first Ice Attribute Soul Core, even though he hasn't obtained the ninth soul ring, he has the confidence to face and even defeat a Title Douluo below level ninety five.
The soul core has boosted his power greatly. When fully activated, it allows him to briefly enhance his Ice Attribute to the utmost, creating the so called Ultimate Ice.
Soul masters with ultimate attributes are always incredibly strong, especially during the Title Douluo period. A powerful Ultimate Attribute soul master at level seventy can already fight against an ordinary Title Douluo.
And now that Gai Yue is level ninety, with two pieces of ten thousand year soul bones, one of which is a seventy thousand year torso soul bone, even though he doesn't have his ninth soul ring, his power is already sufficient to match any ordinary Title Douluo below level ninety five.
If Gai Yue can obtain a hundred thousand year soul ring for his ninth, his strength would increase even further.
Gai Yue's breakthrough, though later than Tang Hao's, has already caught up in terms of power and talent, and is not weaker than Tang Hao at his peak. In fact, with the Ice Attribute soul core, even Tang Hao at the same level may not be a match for Gai Yue.
Gai Yue's breakthrough has brought a huge boost to Oscar's side.
But Oscar has more surprises for Gai Yue. His clone says, "Teacher, since you've broken through, there's no need to send the soul bones. You can just pick them up when you go to the sea area with Grandpa. I'll have soul bones ready for you."
Upon hearing this, Gai Yue raises an eyebrow: "Oscar, where did you get these soul bones?"
Gai Yue has been in seclusion and hasn't heard about Oscar's collaboration with the Sky Blue Bull Python and the Titan Giant Ape.
Knowing the inside story, Dugu Bo steps forward and says, "This is a long story. Let me explain it to you."
When Gai Yue hears Dugu Bo's explanation, he stares at Oscar with shock in his eyes: "Oscar, you…"
Oscar smiles slightly: "Teacher, in the future, my students will need to rely on your strength."
Gai Yue remains silent for a moment before giving a helpless smile: "Oscar, you're stronger than me. In the future, I'll be your strongest support. Do whatever you need to, and I'll clear the way with my sword for you."
Oscar feels warm inside at those words, but Dugu Bo is not happy: "What about me, old man? Oscar, go ahead and do it. If you have any difficulties, tell me. The Frost Sword Sect has a great reputation, and my 'Jade snake' isn't small either!"
Hearing this, Oscar smiles slightly: "With the two of you, it's my honor. Rest assured, in the future, we will reach the highest level together!"
Honestly, Dugu Bo and Gai Yue have already condensed soul cores, and especially Dugu Bo, whose martial soul has evolved after consuming the Earth Dragon Golden Melon, both are top tier Title Douluos in their own right.
Especially Dugu Bo, with his current power, no Title Douluo below level ninety five dares to touch his poison. And for ordinary soul masters, even Soul Douluos, Dugu Bo can release poison that wipes out large numbers at once.
With these two formidable weapons, Oscar feels much more at ease.
However, Gai Yue has another question: "Oscar, why do I need to go to the sea area to obtain my ninth soul ring? I had already found a Frost Dragon that was over ninety thousand years old when I was in the Extreme North. If I could obtain its soul ring, my strength would increase significantly."
"Although the little rabbit in the academy can't be touched, a ninth soul ring from a ninety thousand year old dragon would be perfect."
Oscar explains, "Actually, I originally planned for Xiao Wu to be your ninth soul ring. Although her attribute doesn't match yours, a hundred thousand year soul ring and soul bone would make up for the difference."
"But later, I found a better option, so I gave up on Xiao Wu. After all, I have to cooperate with the Sky Blue Bull Python and Titan Giant Ape, and Xiao Wu is indispensable."
Gai Yue nods, "Is there a better soul beast in the sea area?"
Oscar smiles slightly: "I sent a team of clones to explore the Great Sea, but half a month ago, that team was wiped out by a hundred thousand year old Golden Swordfish."
Hearing about the hundred thousand year Golden Swordfish, Gai Yue's eyes flash with excitement: "The Golden Swordfish, known as the Whale Eater, is a top tier soul beast in the sea. It possesses both Golden and Ice Attributes. My grandfather's eighth soul ring came from a fifty thousand year old Golden Swordfish, allowing him to fight a Soul Douluo at level eighty nine when he was only level eighty five!"
"If we can hunt this hundred thousand year Golden Swordfish for my ninth soul ring... Oscar, you're truly an honor to me!"
Gai Yue is so excited, his joy comparable to when he condensed his soul core and broke through level ninety.
But after the excitement, he calms down. A hundred thousand year Golden Swordfish is a top tier soul beast, so it's easy to imagine how strong a hundred thousand year Golden Swordfish would be.
Now that Gai Yue has condensed his soul core, though his strength has increased greatly, he's not confident about hunting a hundred thousand year Golden Swordfish.
Gai Yue sighs: "The Golden Swordfish is incredibly powerful, and a hundred thousand year one would have a domain. Even with Elder Dugu, we may not be able to hunt it!"
Oscar smiles slightly: "Teacher, don't forget, you and Grandpa have already condensed soul cores. The power of the soul core is more significant than you think, and I believe Grandpa has experienced this first hand."
Dugu Bo nods: "Oscar is right. You've just condensed your soul core, and you still need time to adapt. Once you do, you'll understand how powerful it really is."
"And we're not in a rush. Once you stabilize your power and fully grasp the soul core, we can go. It'll be a one time deal."
Oscar continues, "Moreover, I've also prepared a ten thousand year soul bone for you and Grandpa. After absorbing it, your strength will rise even more, and the two of you together will have at least a seventy percent chance of taking down the Golden Swordfish."
Gai Yue nods: "Hehe, looks like I've been too anxious. Over the years, I've been holding back, and I lost my spark."
Gai Yue's eyes flash
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