Upon reaching the Star Dou Great Forest, Oscar and Ge Yue made their way directly to the deeper parts of the forest, where the Star Moon Lake is located.
When the two of them arrived at Star Moon Lake, the Sky Blue Bull Python and Titan Giant Ape had already been waiting for a long time.
It wasn't because Oscar was putting on airs, but because the two parties were now in a cooperative relationship.
However, when the two beasts saw a delicate little girl standing behind Oscar and Ge Yue, they immediately became excited.
This person was none other than Xiao Wu.
Originally, Oscar had planned to come directly with his teacher to hunt for the fifth soul ring and leave, but Xiao Wu suddenly found Oscar one evening and expressed that she wanted to visit Star Moon Lake to see Da Ming and Er Ming. So, in the end, Oscar took Xiao Wu along.
He told the others that he was taking Xiao Wu out for training. Though some were curious why he was taking her alone, Dugu Yan didn't say anything, and the others naturally couldn't object.
The reason Dugu Yan didn't mind was simply because she knew Xiao Wu's true identity; otherwise, she wouldn't have let another woman go out alone with Oscar.
"Xiao Wu ?!" Sky Blue Bull Python and Titan Giant Ape exclaimed with joy.
When they came here, the clone had only told them that the main body and Ge Yue would come, but they hadn't expected such a surprise!
Xiao Wu smiled happily when she saw the two beasts. "Da Ming, Er Ming, how have you two been lately?"
The two beasts nodded in response. Titan Giant Ape replied, "We've been a bit tired, but it's been fulfilling."
Sky Blue Bull Python, sensing that Xiao Wu had reached level 34, nodded in satisfaction at Oscar. In just half a year, Xiao Wu had broken through three levels in soul power, indicating that Oscar wasn't being too harsh on her.
Oscar and Ge Yue didn't interrupt Xiao Wu and the two beasts from reminiscing but instead admired the scenery of Star Moon Lake with Ge Yue.
The teacher and student arrived at a cliff by the lake. Ge Yue stood at the edge, watching Xiao Wu and the two hundred thousand year old soul beasts happily chatting, and couldn't help but say to Oscar, "Oscar, I don't quite understand you."
Oscar smiled and replied, "Teacher, are you saying that with three hundred thousand year old soul rings and soul bones here, instead of taking them, I'm going to travel all the way to the sea to hunt soul beasts?"
Ge Yue chuckled helplessly. "Sky Blue Bull Python and Titan Giant Ape are toptier soul beasts. It's not easy for you to resist."
Oscar responded, "Teacher, it's not that I'm resisting; my goal is much broader, and they are an indispensable part of achieving that goal."
"I'm sure you've seen it by now. In just one year, Da Ming and Er Ming have already started planning the development of the Star Dou Great Forest's soul beast clan. The things I need to do in the future will be much easier with their cooperation."
Ge Yue nodded. "Oscar, whatever you want to do, your teacher will always be your strongest support."
Then, Ge Yue looked at the beautiful sunset reflected on the lake and said, "The scenery here is nice. If possible, I'd like to stay for a while."
Oscar immediately understood his teacher's meaning. The scenery was quite to Ge Yue's liking, and perhaps spending some time here could help him refine his swordsmanship.
Oscar thought for a moment and then said, "I'll make arrangements."
Ge Yue smiled. "It won't be troublesome, will it?"
Oscar shook his head. "No trouble at all. In fact, with you here, it'll help Da Ming and Er Ming as well. They'll probably be delighted."
Upon hearing this, Ge Yue no longer had any concerns. However, he thought of something else.
"There's just one year left until the Elite Tournament of Soul Masters from high level academies across the continent. Do you have anything else you need to do during this time?"
Oscar shook his head. "The things I need to do are being handled by my clone, so there's no conflict. If you have any concerns, feel free to say them."
Ge Yue nodded and continued, "In that case, why don't you come down and spend some time with me?"
Oscar looked up at Ge Yue. Ge Yue said calmly, "Your swordsmanship has probably reached a bottleneck, right? Since there's nothing pressing right now, I should teach you some real techniques."
Hearing this, Oscar's heart stirred. His swordsmanship had indeed reached a bottleneck. If he tried to comprehend it on his own, there would be progress, but it would be slow.
If Ge Yue could guide him on the path forward, it would be perfect.
Each person's sword intent and heart were different, but the general direction on this path was the same.
If a teacher could help clear away the fog, the student would quickly see the light.
"I understand, teacher. After obtaining the fifth soul ring, I'll stay at Star Moon Lake with you," Oscar replied happily.
While the master and disciple were chatting, Titan Giant Ape and Sky Blue Bull Python approached. Xiao Wu, standing on Titan Giant Ape's shoulder, smiled widely. "Senior, why don't you let Er Ming lead you to hunt the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger first? Don't let it affect your plans."
When Xiao Wu mentioned the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger, she was still a bit shocked inside.
Before coming here, Oscar's clone had already informed Da Ming and Er Ming of his choice for the fifth soul ring.
When Da Ming and Er Ming heard this, they were just as shocked as Xiao Wu, because no one knew the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger better than them in the Star Dou Great Forest.
They had once fought the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger of the forest, back when it had only been 50,000 years old. Despite its incredible talent and terrifying power, the two beasts were unable to kill it, and it escaped.
Sky Blue Bull Python and Titan Giant Ape were both top tier 100,000 year old soul beasts, whose strength was at least on par with a Title Douluo of level 95. The fact that they couldn't kill a 50,000 year old soul beast spoke volumes about the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger's power.
So when Da Ming and Er Ming learned that Oscar's fifth soul ring would be the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger, their shock was no less than Xiao Wu's.
The strength and quality of the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger, even at only 50,000 years, could rival a 100,000 year old soul beast. This meant that even as a Title Douluo's ninth soul ring, it was no less formidable.
But Oscar was only level 50. Did he really want to absorb the soul ring of the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger? That seemed like wishful thinking.
To the two beasts, even though Oscar's fourth soul ring was at the 10,000 year level, trying to absorb the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger's soul ring at his fifth ring was far too risky.
When the clone informed them of this, their first suggestion was for Oscar to wait until his seventh soul ring before attempting to hunt the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger. That would be the safest option.
However, Oscar had his own reasons, having considered his abilities carefully before making this choice.
Oscar had initially planned to hunt the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger for his sixth soul ring, but he chose the fifth because his physical fitness and mental strength were already sufficient.
When Sky Blue Bull Python had given Oscar seven soul bones, Oscar had not absorbed a single one, as he was confident in his own strength.
Oscar's current soul bones, though not all at the 100,000 year level, were all at least 50,000 years or older.
Out of the seven soul bones given by Sky Blue Bull Python, only three were over 50,000 years, and Oscar had already allocated them. Two had been given to Ge Yue and Dugu Bo, while the final one was saved for Dugu Yan.
As for the remaining four soul bones, one had already been promised to Tang San, and the last three Oscar had little interest in. Though their quality was above 10,000 years, he wouldn't waste his talent on them if better options existed.
Moreover, Oscar no longer needed these soul bones, so he hadn't absorbed them.
Hearing Xiao Wu's words, Oscar knew this was the information Da Ming and Er Ming had just shared with her. Looking at Xiao Wu's still shocked expression, Oscar smiled slightly.
"Now, there's no rush. I want to discuss something with Da Ming and Er Ming first."
Upon hearing Oscar call them Da Ming and Er Ming, Xiao Wu was a bit surprised. After all, this was a nickname she and the two beasts used in a more intimate way.
Now, Senior was already calling them that? It seemed that in the past half year, Senior had truly won over Da Ming and Er Ming.
Xiao Wu thought that "winning over" didn't mean with strength but with personality. After all, Xiao Wu knew about Oscar's clone.
Hearing Oscar, Sky Blue Bull Python turned to him and said, "Senior, if you have something to say, just say it."
Xiao Wu was even more surprised when she heard Da Ming address Oscar as Senior. "Senior? Da Ming, how can you say that? He's only fifteen years old, and you're thousands of years old!"
Actually, Oscar had also been surprised. A few months ago, he shared his ideals and goals with the two beasts. Eventually.
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