At Shrek Academy, the only ones left on the Soul Fighting Stage were Oscar and Tang San. Tang San looked at Oscar with a confused expression.
"Senior, did you keep me here for some special task?" Tang San asked in confusion.
Oscar replied, "It's not a special task. I just realized that I may not know enough about you. The training plans I've made for you might not be able to fully bring out your strength."
Upon hearing this, Tang San suddenly felt as if he was being seen through, but he pretended not to understand: "Senior, I'm not sure what you mean."
Oscar smiled slyly, his lips curling up, "After spending these few months together, I've realized you're actually quite a deep child. You're not even thirteen, yet you've already shown wisdom and composure far beyond your peers."
Hearing this, Tang San's sense of being seen through became even stronger. Although Oscar was not even fifteen years old, Tang San, having lived two lives, felt like he was facing an elder when speaking to Oscar, who was only two years older than him.
This feeling was even stronger than when he had faced Yu Xiaogang. Compared to his former teacher, Oscar felt more like a teacher strict, yet someone who could integrate well with them.
Tang San had suspected before whether Oscar might also be a reincarnated person like him, but after months of interaction, he ruled out this theory.
Through their time together, Tang San understood why Oscar, despite being so young, was so knowledgeable and had soul power far exceeding his peers.
Oscar's efforts were something Tang San could never compare to. Despite being so excellent, Oscar still strived for higher levels. Moreover, he was the young master of the Frost Sword Sect, a hidden sect that could rival the top three sects. No wonder he was so outstanding.
At this moment, Tang San wasn't sure how to respond to Oscar's question.
He had indeed been hiding things. After all, he wasn't from this world, and he came from another world the Tang Sect.
In the few battles he had fought against Oscar, he had used the Tang Sect's secret techniques. He knew that with Oscar's sharp eyes, he would surely have noticed something, but he had never thought about how to explain it.
To say he was from another world? Only a fool would say that.
Tang San was now trying to figure out how to cover up his Tang Sect techniques.
Now that he knew his martial soul was the Haotian Hammer, a direct descendant martial soul of the Haotian Sect, he still didn't even know where the Haotian Sect was. Moreover, Oscar would definitely be familiar with the Haotian Sect, so he couldn't blame it on them.
However, Tang San wasn't a fool. He just needed to come up with a plausible explanation, and Oscar wouldn't pursue it.
As Tang San was thinking, Oscar's voice rang out again: "The special footwork you used earlier, the purple eye technique, the white jade colored hands, and the so called hidden weapons these aren't soul bone skills. I've never heard of such amazing techniques in any of the known large factions, so I'm curious about them."
Oscar paused before explaining, "I don't want your secret techniques, I just want to study the principles behind them. If possible, I might be able to create something similar myself."
Tang San was shocked by these words. Although Oscar said he wouldn't steal his techniques, if Tang San told him the principles, wasn't that essentially teaching him?
What was the difference from directly telling him?
Seeing Tang San's calm gaze, Oscar smiled, "Don't worry, I won't pry into any secrets of your techniques. I just want to know the principles."
"You've probably noticed by now that although I've taught Zhu Zhuqing, Xiao Wu, and the others some uses of their soul power, if I could refine it further, it might help them improve even more."
"I've always been fascinated by studying these things, so I couldn't help but want to discuss it with you."
Tang San nodded and said, "Senior, I understand your meaning. I'll cooperate to the best of my ability, but I can't teach you."
"When I first received the techniques from a senior of the Tang Sect, I swore that unless the person is a disciple of the Tang Sect, these techniques cannot be passed on."
This was already a very clear message unless Oscar became a disciple of the Tang Sect, Tang San couldn't break his oath, and Oscar wouldn't force him to do so.
Oscar didn't actually want the Tang Sect's techniques. After all, although they were powerful at the start, for soul masters, strength was ultimately what mattered most.
The reason Oscar had kept Tang San here was to ask about the finer details of soul power operations so he could improve the training of Zhu Zhuqing and the others.
Oscar frowned slightly and said, "Tang San, there's one thing I must remind you. Although you have no ties to the Haotian Sect at the moment, with your current talent, it's possible that in the future, you may be able to return to your roots."
"If you've already decided to join the Tang Sect, then the Haotian Sect might no longer be an option for you..."
Tang San thought about it for a moment. He hadn't thought about it much yet, but although he knew the Haotian Sect was once the number one sect in the world, even though it had retired, it was still a powerful force. It could still be a great help to him in the future.
He did want to restore the Tang Sect's glory in this world, but in the future, he might not necessarily rely on the Haotian Sect...
After a long silence, Tang San said, "I understand, Senior. I'll consider it carefully."
Oscar nodded, "Let's not talk about these matters. They are too distant for you right now."
Oscar continued, "I'll share some of my thoughts with you, and you can see if there's a way to improve them with your techniques."
Tang San nodded and began listening carefully.
For Tang San, being able to discuss these matters with Oscar was quite beneficial to him, so he didn't refuse. Moreover, in his eyes, he had barely paid anything, but could gain Oscar's favor.
In the future, he might also be able to access the resources of Shrek Academy. Just looking at Oscar, Dugu Yan, and Ma Hongjun, it was clear that Shrek Academy must possess treasures that could shake the world.
Otherwise, even with their talents, they couldn't have reached such levels of cultivation at such a young age, right?
Oscar and Tang San discussed for a long time, until late at night. Tang San finally returned to his dorm, while Oscar fell into deep thought.
The Tang Sect's techniques had their merits, but they needed to be paired with the Xuantian Skill to have their special effect. Without it, these techniques were very similar to the soul power operations Oscar had already researched.
After some contemplation, Oscar decided not to waste more time on this. After all, as long as his strength was strong enough, he could break any technique with pure power.
As Sword Douluo once said in the original story: "In the face of absolute strength, all techniques are but illusions."
Without absolute power, no matter how extraordinary your techniques, they are useless.
In the time that followed, Oscar focused entirely on training. Apart from teaching the little monsters at Shrek Academy, he did almost nothing else.
Now, he was at level 48, and level 50 was within reach. He needed to break through to level 50 before he turned fifteen.
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A month later, Gai Yue and Dugu Bo had absorbed the soul bones sent by the escort agency, and their strength had once again improved. During this time, Gai Yue had sparred with Dugu Bo several times, mastering the use of soul cores.
After everything was prepared, they set out for the Sea Domain to hunt the 100,000yearold Golden Swordfish. If Gai Yue could get this 100,000yearold soul ring, his strength would increase dramatically.
Meanwhile, in the Star Luo Empire, a group of soul masters entered the Heaven Dou Empire in batches, eventually gathering in the Sunset Forest.
These soul masters were extremely discreet. To avoid drawing attention, it took them an entire month to enter the Sunset Forest without being noticed by anyone.
This group of soul masters were from the single attribute four clans Po, Yu, and Min clans recruited by Dugu Bo and Oscar's avatars.
Over the course of a month, Oscar and Dugu Bo, with Yang Wudi's help, convinced the Yu and Min clans, and the clan leaders even wrote a joint letter to persuade the Li clan.
However, Titan rejected joining the Frost Sword Sect. He claimed that after being abandoned by the Haotian Sect, he had no interest in joining another faction.
Nevertheless, his friendship with the other three clans remained strong, and if they needed help in the future, the Li clan would still stand by them.
Oscar wasn't bothered by this, but the clan leaders felt regretful. After all, they had been old brothers for decades, and it would have been a joy to work together again.
What no one knew was that Titan had his own reasons for rejecting the Frost Sword Sect's offer. If not for this special reason, why would he refuse such an opportunity to join a sect that was thriving?
Everyone thought that Titan was simply being stubborn, but there was a deeper story behind his refusal...
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