While father and son were talking, Xiao Wu walked over carrying a fruit plate. "Xiao San, Uncle, come and try this fruit,it's delicious."
Looking at the now-budding, increasingly mature Xiao Wu, both father and son's gazes softened. "Alright."
By now, Xiao Wu had become very familiar with the Tang family father and son, and they truly lived as a family.
Once A Yin was resurrected, they would finally have the chance to reunite as a whole family.
Of course, even with the accelerated growth effect of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, that still couldn't happen anytime soon.
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Sword Sect.
After more than a year in the sect, Haute had already grown familiar with sect affairs. His fair and upright nature made him an important member of the law enforcement team.
Oscar, after much thought, ultimately decided not to give Haute the forty-thousand-year Ice Bear torso bone, but he did grant him part of the Extreme Cold Ice Marrow.
Now Haute's spirit power had reached level seventy-five. His growth was quite good. With his talent, even if he couldn't reach Title Douluo, becoming a Spirit Douluo was certainly within reach.
With the transformation brought by the Extreme Cold Ice Marrow, after reaching level eighty and obtaining another spirit, even level ninety might not be impossible.
As for the Ice Bear torso bone, Oscar had someone else in mind.
Xue Qingluan, now the Grand Elder's wife, had brought with her her disciple Shui Bing'er, as well as Shui Bing'er's younger sister and father.
After some hesitation, Oscar decided to give the soul bone to Xue Qingluan, as she was only one step away from level ninety.
After consuming the Extreme Cold Ice Marrow, she didn't experience a huge surge in spirit power like others did; instead, her martial spirit evolved further, pushing her ice attribute ever closer to its ultimate form.
With this soul bone's help, Xue Qingluan would surely break through level ninety. Afterward, she could head to the Extreme North to merge with the hundred-thousand-year Ice Jade Scorpion that had eaten Oscar's Beyond-Limit Black Gold Sausage as her soul spirit, taking yet another great step forward.
Oscar had truly given his all for his teacher's wife,his devotion was a repayment to his master.
Though Oscar had already done so much for Gai Yue, his disciple's sincerity moved him deeply.
After absorbing the soul bone, as expected, Xue Qingluan reached level ninety. With Gai Yue's constant guidance, she began forming the prototype of an ice-attribute soul core.
Perhaps with the power of the hundred-thousand-year Ice Jade Scorpion's sacrificial fusion, she could fully form it in one go.
Because of this, Xue Qingluan doted on Oscar and even tried several times to arrange a marriage for him.
And the candidate, of course, was obvious,none other than Shui Bing'er, who was still studying at Shrek Royal Academy.
Over the years, Shui Bing'er had reached the Soul King level. With the miraculous effect of the Extreme Cold Ice Marrow, her spirit power had now reached level fifty-four, and she was only eighteen.
Her age matched Oscar's, and if not for Oscar's external aids like immortal herbs and other enhancements, Shui Bing'er's innate talent might actually be the greatest among them.
Oscar intended to fully nurture this gifted beauty. He had already chosen her next several spirit rings,the sixth one and beyond.
Ice Bears, Ice Jade Scorpions, Titan Snow Devils,all these top-tier spirit beasts could now serve as her soul spirits.
That was the benefit of connections.
For Oscar, all his hard work was for one purpose,to give those around him a better future.
As for his master and mistress trying to arrange a marriage, Oscar could only politely decline. After all, things with Ye Lingling were still unclear,how could he start something else now?
Of course, with his current strength, taking several wives wouldn't be an issue. All the women around him were rare beauties of extraordinary talent.
If such geniuses married, their children would surely be prodigies as well.
But for now, Oscar had no mind for children,otherwise, he would have married Dugu Yan long ago.
He kept postponing it because he needed more time to develop. Marriage was a serious matter that required careful planning.
He even considered that marrying Dugu Yan could be used to influence various factions across the continent.
After all, he was the Sword Sect's young master,his wedding would be a major event, no less grand than the Grand Elder's. He was the heir, after all.
After Xue Qingluan's breakthrough, Gai Yue took her straight to the Extreme North, following the route Oscar had provided, and they arrived at the Heavenly Ice Ravine.
Although the Snow Empress and Ice Empress were now Oscar's soul spirits, the Ice Jade Scorpion race still had beasts that had cultivated to a hundred thousand years. A new king had risen to take the Ice Empress's place.
But as long as Oscar was there, he was the undisputed ruler.
The Extreme North had now formed the "Extreme North Alliance." Oscar was the Grand Alliance Master, Titan Snow Devil King was Second Master, Ice Bear King (Xiao Bai) was Third Master.
The Titan Snow Devil King led his race, along with the Ice Jade Scorpion and Ice Bear tribes, forming the core of the alliance. Under the decree of the three northern kings, they united the spirit beasts of the north and promoted the Soul Spirit System.
It had already shown great success. Unlike the chaotic Star Dou Forest, the Extreme North was ruled by order and power, and under the unmatched authority of the three kings, almost no opposition existed.
The beast clans either willingly or reluctantly joined, and the alliance continued to grow. Its future might rival even the Star Dou Alliance.
With Oscar's prior arrangements, Gai Yue and Xue Qingluan passed through the Extreme North unimpeded and arrived at the Heavenly Ice Ravine.
There, they witnessed Oscar's terrifying power. Even without saying much, just his third martial spirit,the Ice Jade Emperor Scorpion,and the nine blood-red hundred-thousand-year spirit rings on his body were enough to leave them speechless.
By now, Gai Yue was almost numb to Oscar's constant surprises. Whatever Oscar achieved no longer shocked him.
At that moment, Oscar looked like a prince of ice and snow, clad in armor, battling a massive demon.
The Titan Snow Devil King and Ice Bear King Xiao Bai were being thoroughly beaten by Oscar. With the help of his adorable soul spirits, the Snow Empress and Ice Empress, his control over his third martial spirit and his skyrocketing power grew ever more refined.
Sensing Oscar's spirit power, Gai Yue and Xue Qingluan exchanged glances, and Gai Yue smiled helplessly. "This kid really is a monster. It hasn't even been that long, and he's already about to surpass me."
Xue Qingluan looked at Oscar in disbelief. "He's not even twenty yet, right? A Title Douluo before twenty, with nine hundred-thousand-year spirit rings,he's beyond comprehension…"
She couldn't imagine what kind of existence her husband's disciple truly was.
At first, she had seen him as a younger generation, but after joining the Sword Sect and learning more about him, she realized she could no longer treat Oscar like a junior.
Although Oscar remained deeply respectful, she knew that this youth's future achievements would be terrifying.
And the most shocking thing was that with his level ninety-three spirit power, Oscar could suppress both a massive hundred-meter spirit beast and another hundred-thousand-year beast simultaneously,a feat even Gai Yue himself might not be able to accomplish.
Soon, Oscar ended the battle. He had already sensed his master and mistress's arrival, and this display had been intentional.
Walking across the frozen ground like a streak of icy blue light, Oscar bowed slightly. "Teacher, Mistress, the journey was long,thank you for your hard work."
Gai Yue and Xue Qingluan helped him up at once. "Don't say that. Having you is our good fortune. We didn't disturb you, did we?"
Oscar smiled. "Not at all. Please come in. Once Mistress rests, we can begin preparations for the ninth spirit ring and soul spirit."
The two followed Oscar into an ice-built house to rest.
For Xue Qingluan's ninth spirit ring, a hundred-thousand-year Ice Jade Scorpion was naturally the best choice.
Oscar had originally intended it for Yang Wudi, but ordinary spirit masters couldn't absorb the energy of such a beast.
After it evolved beyond a hundred thousand years, only those with the ultimate ice attribute could handle it.
However, if the spirit beast willingly sacrificed itself, the requirement would drop to anyone with ice attributes.
So Yang Wudi didn't qualify, but with Oscar's alliances across the Star Dou Forest and Extreme North, finding a suitable beast for him wasn't hard.
While Xue Qingluan recovered, Gai Yue toured the Heavenly Ice Ravine with Oscar, marveling at the thriving vitality of the place.
Sitting together in an icy pavilion, Gai Yue patted Oscar's shoulder. "Xiao Ao, you've reached level ninety-three at such a young age, with a third martial spirit of all hundred-thousand-year rings. You truly are unprecedented."
Oscar smiled faintly. "Teacher, it won't be long before the entire continent falls under my control. Years of effort are finally paying off."
Gai Yue didn't doubt him, simply nodding. "Then I'll wield my sword for you as the vanguard."
Oscar chuckled but didn't refuse. His teacher had hidden his blade for decades. Although he had already fought the Sword Douluo Chen Xin to a draw, that was not enough.
The title of Sword God Douluo must resound across the land to restore the honor of the destroyed Frostmoon Sword Sect.
As the Sword Sect's Grand Elder, Gai Yue would naturally stand beside Oscar in unifying the continent.
A day later, Xue Qingluan began merging with the hundred-thousand-year Ice Jade Scorpion in the Heavenly Ice Ravine.
Oscar had prepared every detail, so the fusion went smoothly.
Gai Yue assisted her in forming her first ice-attribute soul core, drawing on his own experience.
After a week, a powerful aura erupted from the ravine, making countless spirit beasts tremble.
On a massive bed of cold jade, Xue Qingluan sat cross-legged, nine spirit rings,two yellow, two purple, four black, and one red,floating silently around her.
A small, elegant Ice Jade Scorpion perched on her shoulder, curiously sensing its "new life."
Within her core, a sky-blue ice soul core spun rapidly, drawing in the world's essence.
After a long while, she opened her eyes, her aura settling. The nine rings sank back into her body. She exhaled deeply, feeling indescribably refreshed.
Before her stood Gai Yue, Oscar, and the miniature Titan Snow Devil King and Xiao Bai.
Smiling radiantly, she withdrew her spirit power, feeling light and free.
Cradling the Ice Jade Scorpion in her hands like a cherished doll, she looked at Gai Yue, her face glowing with joy. "I did it! I gained Little Ling as my powerful soul spirit, and her hundred-thousand-year ring and bone have strengthened me even more!"
"The most important part is the soul core,I finally succeeded! With Little Ling's help, I'm now level ninety-three. One day, I'll catch up to you!"
Little Ling was the name she gave her new soul spirit.
Seeing his excited wife, Gai Yue was overjoyed. Her improvement even surpassed his own from back then,after all, he never had a soul spirit.
They had already witnessed how powerful and unique soul spirits were, both through the sect's disciples and Oscar's partnership with the Snow and Ice Empresses.
The value of a soul spirit was undeniable.
Oscar stepped forward. "Congratulations, Mistress, on your breakthrough. With you and Teacher together, no one in the world will be your match."
Xue Qingluan gave him a playful glare. "You and your sweet tongue. When are you planning to visit Bing'er properly?"
Oscar froze awkwardly. "Mistress, you know how busy I am. When I have time,definitely, I promise!"
Gai Yue chuckled. "Alright, Qingluan, stop teasing him. Tell me about your gains."
At his words, she stopped joking and began describing her experience.
The Titan Snow Devil King and Xiao Bai listened closely,now that they were all allies, there was no need for secrets.
Even Little Ling shared her feelings. Unlike the ferocious Snow and Ice Empresses, her transformation as a soul spirit felt very different.
Everyone nodded thoughtfully, recording each detail carefully.
Xue Qingluan was now the second person, after Niu Gao, to possess a hundred-thousand-year soul spirit.
Though both beasts had evolved with Oscar's Beyond-Limit Black Gold Sausage, the benefits they provided were no less than naturally cultivated hundred-thousand-year beasts.
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