Oscar's current goal was simple , to unify the continent and create his own godhood.
Though this process would be extremely difficult, the potential rewards were beyond imagination, possibly surpassing what most beings could ever achieve.
In the past, the Angel God had merely unified the Douluo Continent and gathered enough faith to ascend as a first-level god. The Sea God had done the same by conquering part of the oceans.
Now, Oscar aimed not only for the entire continent but also the soul beasts and even the seas themselves.
And beyond that, there was another continent currently drifting toward Douluo , even that was part of Oscar's grand plan.
If he could gather the faith of all these lands and beings, then even without knowing the exact outcome, it was certain from the examples of the Angel and Sea Gods that he would surpass the level of a first-class god.
Perhaps when Oscar ascended, he would become an existence comparable to a God King.
Moreover, with his unique three-life martial soul and the profound foundation that others could never attain in a lifetime, Oscar had every confidence that he could reach level 100 and create his own divine position.
If, with all that potential, he still did not dare to take that final step, he might as well crash into a wall and die.
After being rejected by Oscar, the God of Shura felt uncertain , neither happy nor displeased.
Given Oscar's strength and foundation, if he truly succeeded, his achievements might rival or even surpass their own.
More importantly, Oscar was still very young, with endless potential ahead , even the possibility of surpassing the God of Shura himself.
As for the one the God of Shura chose instead, Dugu Yan, although not as gifted as Oscar, her strength at level 84 at only twenty-one years old was already remarkable.
Yet the God of Shura did not immediately make her his successor. Instead, he set a trial: she must reach level 90 within one year.
Though Dugu Yan had already reached level 84, the six-level gap in soul power at the Contra stage was almost impossible for any soul master to bridge within a single year.
But precisely because it seemed impossible, it was all the more challenging.
Besides, such trials were not strictly fixed by the God of Shura.
In other words, even if Dugu Yan failed to reach level 90 within a year, as long as the God of Shura witnessed her effort, she still might inherit his divine position.
Of course, the God of Shura would never say such things aloud, and whether Dugu Yan could understand this on her own was not his concern.
Nonetheless, she was indeed a fine candidate , provided she earned his recognition.
After receiving the God of Shura's signal, Dugu Yan went straight to the Extreme North. Only by training with Oscar could she possibly improve by six levels within a year.
If the goal were merely three levels in a year, it would be easy for her. But six levels , even at the Soul King or Soul Emperor stage , would be difficult, let alone now as a Contra.
Even if it seemed impossible, Dugu Yan would still attempt it.
The inheritance of a god was something that could move anyone's heart, something worth giving everything for.
Meanwhile, in the Extreme North, Oscar continued his arduous cultivation. He felt himself on the verge of breaking through to level 94, and his second soul core was nearing completion.
In the silent chamber, Oscar sat cross-legged on an icy jade bed. A brilliant golden soul core spun rapidly in his chest, gathering the surrounding energy of heaven and earth, which was then absorbed by a silver-white soul core beside it.
There was a special connection between his two soul cores, like two opposing yet complementary forces.
Oscar's soul power flowed between the two cores. With every cycle, his strength automatically grew stronger. The mutual reinforcement between them formed a perfect, endless loop , an unparalleled cultivation accelerator.
Even if Oscar did nothing, his power would still grow. And when he actively cultivated, the speed of improvement multiplied geometrically.
This was the true power of Yin-Yang Dual Soul Cores , a phenomenon so rare that even in the second divine era, only a handful could achieve it.
Anyone who could form Yin-Yang Dual Soul Cores had essentially earned a ticket to become a level 99 Ultimate Douluo. From there, it would only take a small step to cross that final threshold.
Oscar's second soul core possessed the purest attributes of time and space, known as the Time-Space Soul Core.
After absorbing the Evil Demon Tiger's spirit ring and the Evil God Orb, Oscar had already gained a strong grasp of temporal and spatial control.
Later, after condensing his first Elemental Soul Core, he deepened his understanding of the powers of time and space through the elements.
As his strength continued to grow, Oscar gradually confirmed the attributes of his second core and trained tirelessly to perfect it.
With the assistance of three powerful soul spirits , Tianmeng, the Snow Empress, and the Ice Empress , his comprehension of time and space became even more profound.
Using the remnants of Tianmeng's power, his second soul core was finally on the verge of completion.
After the God of Shura departed, Oscar continued his intense training. A month later, the second soul core in his chest was finally completed.
The power of the Yin-Yang Dual Soul Cores flowed through his body, greatly enhancing both his strength and endurance.
When the Time-Space Soul Core was fully formed, Oscar's soul power smoothly broke through to level 94.
The completion of his second soul core gave him a tremendous boost. At level 94, Oscar was now capable of fighting even a level 98 Super Douluo. Even against a level 99 Ultimate Douluo, he was confident he could not be easily subdued.
The mysteries of the Time-Space Soul Core went far beyond its Yin-Yang complementarity , it allowed Oscar to manipulate time and space with astonishing precision.
Even Bone Douluo Gu Rong, who had already surpassed level 96, might not match Oscar's spatial mastery.
Now, anywhere Oscar had once been, he could open a spatial gate and teleport there instantly. This alone made his mobility and survivability terrifying.
In addition to the Dual Soul Cores, his first martial soul had also advanced greatly.
His first five black spirit rings had all evolved into the hundred-thousand-year level. His first martial soul now had the configuration of seven red and one platinum-gold ring.
After completing the Dual Soul Cores, Oscar used the energy left by Tianmeng to form his ninth spirit ring for the Supreme Sausage.
The soul spirit alone was enough to grant Oscar a soul ring. Though this ninth ring only provided a single ability, it was one perfectly suited to Oscar , and undoubtedly his most powerful skill.
Oscar's ninth soul ring was also of the hundred-thousand-year level. The remaining energy from Tianmeng Iceworm manifested as four golden light spheres, representing roughly four hundred thousand years' worth of energy.
Oscar chose not to use these yet. His second martial soul, the Azure Spirit Jade Sword, had no spirit rings attached, and it might be impossible to make all of them hundred-thousand-year rings. These light spheres would serve as a future reserve.
Witnessing Oscar's advancement, the three soul spirits , Tianmeng, the Snow Empress, and the Ice Empress , were all overjoyed.
The stronger Oscar became, the greater their chances of success alongside him.
It was a grand gamble , and none of them were afraid to lose. Because failure meant the end of everything.
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