Oscar withdrew his jade sword, and Dugu Yan also retracted her martial soul. But thinking back to the scene of her martial soul possession just now, Oscar couldn't help but feel a little excited.
"Big sis, how about from now on you wear a something more comfortable ? Dresses aren't really suitable for close combat," Oscar suggested very sincerely absolutely not because of any other ideas.
When Dugu Yan heard Oscar suddenly say this, she also imagined herself in a stylish, commanding qipao outfit. She nodded: "Alright, then when we go back you'll come shopping with me, won't you?"
Oscar smiled and nodded. "Don't worry, I'll definitely go with you."
By now it was already late. In the Extreme North, two thirds of every day was basically night. Still, even under the cover of night, in this snow covered land it didn't look all that dark.
After glancing around and not seeing Gai Yue, Dugu Yan asked: "Teacher? Why don't I see him?"
Oscar replied helplessly: "I haven't seen him either. Earlier when you went inside to take the Lovesick Heartbroken Scarlet, he disappeared somewhere without telling me his plans."
Just as Oscar finished speaking, Gai Yue's voice sounded from outside the courtyard: "You two were being so affectionate earlier, as your teacher I didn't want to disturb you, so I just took a little walk."
Hearing Gai Yue's voice, Oscar and Dugu Yan exchanged a glance and smiled, then turned to see Gai Yue walking through the gate.
Oscar asked: "Teacher, where did you just go?"
Gai Yue replied: "I went to check out the Mirror Shadow Beasts you need. There really are a few in the Extreme North. They're in a gorge about forty li north of this Icebound Mountain. I just went over to take a look."
Oscar raised his brows. "And?"
Gai Yue smiled faintly. "You're lucky. There are three Mirror Shadow Beasts there one with 15,000 years of cultivation, one with 25,000 years, and one with 30,000 years."
Hearing this, Oscar was instantly overjoyed: "That's practically tailor made for me! That 30,000year one is right at my current limit. Using it as my fourth spirit ring couldn't be more perfect!"
Gai Yue chuckled and nodded. "Good. Today you should rest. Tomorrow we'll set out directly and secure your fourth spirit ring."
Then Gai Yue looked at Dugu Yan: "And you, Yan Yan? After taking that immortal herb, your spirit power should already have reached level forty, right? Do you have a target for your next spirit ring?"
Dugu Yan smiled, excitement flashing across her face as she explained: "Teacher, this time my gains were immense. Breaking through in spirit power was actually the most ordinary improvement."
She then told Gai Yue about her martial soul's evolution and the changes in her spirit abilities. Gai Yue listened in disbelief, then said: "Impressive. Looks like from now on you'll be able to protect little Ao quite well."
Hearing this, Oscar was dissatisfied. "Teacher, what are you saying! Sister is my woman, I should be the one protecting her! Besides, I just sparred with her and I still won."
Gai Yue only laughed and didn't comment further. After all, that was their personal matter he had only given a casual compliment.
Still, the truth was Dugu Yan had gained the most. With her martial soul evolving into a dragon, her innate talent had risen to a whole new level.
Now she no longer needed to worry about being left behind by Oscar, which was the best outcome for the two of them.
Dugu Yan continued: "I already had a target for my fourth spirit ring before. Little Oscar researched a lot of materials and found me several good options. But now that my martial soul has evolved, I need to plan again."
Gai Yue nodded. "Then don't rush the spirit ring matter. Once you decide on a goal, we'll make arrangements."
Dugu Yan nodded, then looked at Oscar. After a moment of thought, Oscar said: "Even though your martial soul has evolved, it still retains its poisonous nature. The Extreme North does have some soul beasts suitable for you. I'll work out a plan for you in the next couple of days and see if we can find the right spirit ring here."
Dugu Yan smiled sweetly. "He..he, then I'll trouble you for that."
Oscar gently squeezed her jade like hand. "This isn't trouble. Every spirit master's spirit rings at each stage are critically important. We can't afford to be careless."
Dugu Yan smiled happily, her heart feeling full of bliss. Gai Yue watched from the side, a small smile appearing on his face as well.
After chatting for a while, Oscar entered the wooden cabin, took out ingredients from his soul guide, and began cooking. After dinner, the three each found a room and went to cultivate.
Oscar, meanwhile, was working on choosing the best target for Dugu Yan's fourth spirit ring, aiming to maximize her martial soul's evolution.
The next morning, after breakfast, the three set out directly for the gorge Gai Yue mentioned to hunt Oscar's fourth spirit ring.
After two hours, Oscar and Dugu Yan followed Gai Yue to the gorge where the three Mirror Shadow Beasts lived. Oscar and Dugu Yan stayed in a relatively safe spot while Gai Yue went alone to capture the 30,000year one for him.
This was the benefit of having strong backing: when hunting spirit rings, all you had to do was choose the target you didn't need to worry about the rest.
Mirror Shadow Beasts were considered top tier soul beasts. Not only were they extremely rare, but their abilities were also like a universal toolbox. Because their powers were so troublesome and overwhelming, most soul beasts would never allow a Mirror Shadow Beast to grow strong.
That was why virtually none had ever reached the 100,000 year level.
The Mirror Shadow Beast's strongest and most terrifying abilities were Clone and Copy.
Clone allowed it to unleash strength greater than one plus one, letting it fight many opponents at once.
Copy allowed it to replicate an enemy's abilities, even transforming directly into its opponent. These two terrifying powers made the Mirror Shadow Beast the public enemy of most soul beasts.
If such a creature were allowed to grow, it would become a nightmare for the entire soul beast world.
In the original story, Oscar later gained combat strength rivaling assault type spirit masters and was able to protect Ning Rongrong, precisely because his sixth spirit ring came from a 20,000plus year Mirror Shadow Beast, granting him the Copy skill.
But now, although Oscar was only level forty, both his spiritual power and physical body had already reached the Soul Emperor level. He was fully capable of absorbing a 30,000year spirit ring.
Oscar was also sure that absorbing a ring so far beyond his level would give him an effect even greater than his counterpart in the original story though how exactly, only time would tell.
Just as he thought this, Gai Yue arrived, dragging a Mirror Shadow Beast over five meters long to where Oscar and Dugu Yan were hiding.
This Mirror Shadow Beast, at just about 30,000 years, looked like it was carved entirely from gorgeous crystal. But now, all its bones were shattered, and it dangled lifelessly in Gai Yue's hand like a dead dog.
It had to be said: although Mirror Shadow Beasts were strong a 30,000year one could even contend with beasts of 50,000 years or more this one had encountered Gai Yue, a Soul Douluo of spirit power level 88, whose strength rivaled a Titled Douluo.
Gai Yue tossed the beast in front of Oscar, his voice calm: "Oscar , finish off this Mirror Shadow Beast."
He paused, then added: "Even though I know you can absorb spirit rings beyond your level, this beast's power is already comparable to a Soul Emperor. If it proves too much, don't push yourself."
Oscar nodded seriously. "I understand, teacher. I value my life too much to show off. If I can't absorb this one, there are still the other two in the gorge."
Hearing this, the already despairing Mirror Shadow Beast suddenly widened its eyes. Then, as if resigning itself, it shut them again and stopped resisting altogether...
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