After Dai Mubai successfully absorbed his third soul ring and advanced to become a Soul Elder, the three of them set off directly for Star Luo City.
Now that they were within the borders of the Star Luo Empire, even with their speed, it would still take at least half a month to reach Star Luo City.
However, just as the three of them were preparing to depart, they encountered something unusual this time.
They weren't too far from the Vajra White Tiger clan at this moment. Just after leaving the cave and entering the forest, they ran into a team of spirit masters.
If it had just been a group of ordinary spirit masters coming to hunt for soul rings, they could have just exchanged greetings and left.
But when Dai Mubai saw the attire of these spirit masters, he immediately felt a sense of tension as if facing a formidable enemy. When his eyes locked onto a tall, golden-haired figure in the crowd, his entire aura became somewhat unusual.
Meanwhile, when Oscar got a clear look at this group, he could guess what was going on.
There were about twenty spirit masters in this group. Leading them was a middle-aged man, and beside him was a handsome man who bore a five or six-point resemblance to Dai Mubai. The man was about two meters tall, with golden hair draped over his shoulders. As he walked, he had a powerful and majestic bearing, his entire person radiating extraordinary confidence and charisma.
When Oscar and the others noticed this group, the other side also noticed the three of them. When the middle-aged man and the young man saw Dai Mubai, they both froze slightly for a moment, then revealed an emotionless smile.
The middle-aged man and the young man said a few words to the people behind them, who then waited in place, while the middle-aged man and the young man walked directly toward Oscar and the others.
As they approached, the deep voice of the golden-haired young man came: "Mubai, I didn't expect to meet you here. I thought after you ran away from home, you wouldn't come back. But I didn't expect..."
Before he could finish, Dai Mubai snorted coldly: "Davis, don't put on an act. There's nothing between us worth discussing."
Hearing this, the young man called Dai Weisididn't mind at all, his smile unchanged: "Aren't you going to introduce us to these two?"
Hearing this, Dai Mubai had no intention of acknowledging Davis, only saying to Zhao Wuji and Oscar, "Teacher Zhao, Brother Oscar, let's go. I'll explain to you later."
At this moment, Dai Weisiand the middle-aged man had already approached. Hearing Dai Mubai's words, Davis's expression carried a hint of mockery: "What? Just met and you're already thinking of running away? Actually, during the year and more you've been gone, Father has been missing you very much."
As he spoke, Dai Weisicame to Dai Mubai, leaned close to his ear, and whispered softly, "Oh right, and your little fiancée. She seems to miss you too."
Hearing this, Dai Mubai immediately grabbed Davis's collar: "What did you say?! What have you done to her!!!"
The Dai Mubai now was indeed different from the playboy in the original story. His heart no longer held thoughts of romance; besides cultivation, the only person he cared about was his fiancée Zhu Zhuqing, who was alone in Star Luo City.
And Davis's words undoubtedly touched upon Dai Mubai's reverse scale. However, Dai Weisijust patted Dai Mubai's hand lightly, then forcefully opened his grasp, saying lightly:
"My dear younger brother, what are you doing? When you left alone back then, why didn't you care about Zhu Qing like this? What's with the fake concern now?"
Davis's words completely threw back Dai Mubai's earlier accusation of him being fake, and directly hit upon Dai Mubai's sore spot. After all, what happened back then was indeed his own lack of consideration.
"Davis, I warn you, if you dare touch Zhu Qing, I'll definitely make you..." Dai Mubai's heterochromic eyes stared fixedly at Dai Weisias he said coldly.
However, Dai Weisididn't seem to mind his younger brother's threat. Before Dai Mubai could finish speaking, Dai Weisiasked: "Or what? Are you going to attack your own brother?"
Hearing this, Dai Mubai snorted coldly: "With you? You're not worthy of being my brother. Haven't you suppressed me enough all these years?"
Just then, Oscar, who had been watching coldly from the side, spoke: "Mubai, aren't you going to introduce us?"
As the saying goes, the involved party is confused, while the onlooker sees clearly. In Oscar's view, Dai Weisiwas indeed much more mature than Dai Mubai. In terms of both speech and emotion, Dai Mubai had always been the one being led along.
And this was just from a few short sentences. One could imagine how helpless and defeated Dai Mubai had been when facing Dai Weisibefore.
Even though Dai Mubai had indeed grown a lot in the past year and more, compared to Davis, who was seven years older, Dai Mubai was still too young.
However, although Dai Mubai couldn't match Dai Weisinow, it didn't mean he wouldn't in the future.
Moreover, since Oscar was here, he naturally wouldn't allow Dai Mubai to be bullied like this. After all, Dai Mubai now called him Brother Oscar.
Since he had taken on the role of a brother, this responsibility naturally had to be shouldered.
Hearing Oscar's voice, Dai Mubai's anger subsided slightly. He glanced at Oscar, who wore a smile like a spring breeze, and then said slowly: "Brother Oscar, this is the Dai WeisiI told you about."
Hearing this, Oscar nodded slightly toward Dai Weisiand said with a smile: "Hello, I'm Oscar, Mubai's current big brother."
Hearing this, Dai Weisifrowned, his disdain for Dai Mubai growing even more.
He didn't answer Oscar but said mockingly to Dai Mubai: "Hahaha, Mubai, you don't even recognize your own big brother anymore and go find some random big brother outside? I don't mind, but aren't you afraid Father will get angry when he finds out?"
Hearing this, Dai Mubai wasn't actually angry. Although his trust in Oscar hadn't reached the level of Ma Hongjun's, he had already fully acknowledged Oscar in his heart.
Therefore, facing Davis's mockery, he wasn't angry. In fact, he was even mocking Dai Weisiin his heart... Just the moment Oscar stepped forward was enough for him to deserve the title Brother Oscar.
After all, for outsiders, this was his family matter. Moreover, Dai Mubai had been open with Oscar about his background, and now Oscar was directly supporting him, which meant that in the struggle for the throne, Oscar had chosen him.
In the future, Oscar might even get involved because of this matter, creating unnecessary trouble and complications.
Before this, Dai Mubai naturally hoped to have someone supporting him, but once he truly acknowledged Oscar and Ma Hongjun, he didn't want to drag them into this struggle anymore.
After all, this was only his and Zhu Zhuqing's matter, and had nothing to do with Oscar and Ma Hongjun.
Therefore, when Oscar stepped forward just now, Dai Mubai's heart was incredibly moved.
And Oscar wasn't letting Dai Mubai face Dai Weisidirectly now. Hearing Davis's words, Oscar still smiled: "Yes, a biological big brother isn't as good as this big brother I happened to meet. You, as the big brother, should feel quite defeated about that, right?"
Hearing this, Dai Weisilooked coldly at Oscar: "Boy, when we brothers are talking, when has it been your turn for an outsider like you to interrupt?"
Facing Davis's cold gaze, Oscar remained unfazed: "What? Did I hit a nerve? Or are you planning to use your so-called prince status to pressure me?"
As he spoke, a smile appeared on Oscar's face: "Oh right, we have princes too. But Mubai calls me big brother. Since you're a prince just like Mubai, why don't you call me big brother too? I guarantee I'll treat you equally."
Hearing this, even Davis's good temper couldn't help but flare with anger. Just as Dai Weisiwas about to explode, the middle-aged man beside him raised his hand to stop him and said softly to Davis: "Eldest Prince, the main matter is important."
Then, the middle-aged man glanced at Oscar, and a terrifying aura erupted. A Soul Saint-level soul pressure suddenly pressed toward Oscar: "You sharp-tongued brat, how dare you speak to the Eldest Prince like that?"
But before Oscar could react, Zhao Wuji behind him snorted coldly: "For a Soul Saint, you're shameless enough to bully a child?"
With Zhao Wuji's voice, even more terrifying soul pressure erupted, directly pushing back the soul pressure from the middle-aged man beside Davis, and it was even more dominant.
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Dai Weisihad come to the Star Dou Forest this time mainly because of a task given to him by the Star Luo Emperor. He was to use his strength to bring back three Vajra White Tigers of at least four thousand years of age to supplement the Royal Hunting Soul Forest's reserves.
At twenty years old, he had just broken through to level 40 and obtained a soul ring, becoming a Soul Ancestor. Although this task wasn't simple, a challenging task like this would earn him more appreciation from the Emperor.
After all, his struggle with Dai Mubai was still only behind the scenes, not brought out into the open. Moreover, Dai Mubai was too young now, and the Emperor wouldn't allow him to kill, otherwise, it would be meaningless.
Otherwise, the Star Luo Emperor in the original story wouldn't have funded Shrek Academy. Regarding this, Oscar didn't mind. Since you wanted to bully my people, I naturally couldn't let you get away with it.
At this moment, Zhao Wuji and the middle-aged man beside Dai Weisiwere competing with each other. But quickly, the other side's momentum weakened because his strength was slightly inferior to Zhao Wuji's.
When the other party released their martial soul pressure, Oscar knew their soul power was around level 75, while Zhao Wuji was now at level 78.
In terms of both hard strength and other aspects, the other party was absolutely no match for Zhao Wuji. After all, Old Zhao wasn't a pushover either. He was once a person who escaped unharmed from sixteen Soul Emperors' siege with only six soul rings.
The title "Unmovable Bright King" in the spirit master world wasn't given for nothing.
Zhao Wuji snorted coldly, and terrifying soul pressure erupted, directly causing the middle-aged man beside Dai Weisito groan and retreat two steps before stabilizing his stance.
The other party stared at Zhao Wuji with a grim face, while Zhao Wuji's expression remained indifferent: "So what if you're from the royal family? Mubai is also a prince. If you want to bully the younger generation, ask me Old Zhao first."
Hearing this, Dai Mubai's heart warmed even more. It had only been a little over a year since he enrolled in the academy, yet he had felt a warmth here that he had never experienced in that cold imperial palace.
Faced with Zhao Wuji's dominance, Dai Weisiwasn't stupid. If Uncle Tiger, who was level 75, wasn't a match for the other party, then obviously the middle-aged man behind Dai Mubai wasn't a pushover either.
Davis's expression was uncertain. Although he was the Eldest Prince of the Star Luo Empire and his status was extremely noble, facing a Soul Saint, his status seemed somewhat ordinary.
Moreover, besides Uncle Tiger beside him, the highest level among the people he brought was only Soul King level. If it really came to a fight, they might not necessarily be Zhao Wuji's match.
After all, the other party had forced back Uncle Tiger just with soul pressure, which was enough to prove his strength was far above Uncle Tiger's.
Oscar turned and gave Zhao Wuji a thumbs-up: "Old Zhao is domineering!"
Then Oscar looked at Davis: "Mubai is not alone anymore now. I can let the past go, but if you want to cause trouble for him in the future, ask Shrek Academy first."
Hearing this, Dai Weisistared coldly at Oscar and Zhao Wuji, then snorted coldly: "Hmph! Uncle Tiger, let's go!"
Dai Weisiwasn't stupid. They were at a disadvantage now, and his father had also warned him not to kill Dai Mubai before he turned twenty. So at this moment, he had no choice but to let Dai Mubai go.
Otherwise, he would have definitely captured Dai Mubai and kept him under his watchful eye.
Oscar didn't stop Davis. After Dai Weisiand the others left, Oscar and Dai Mubai followed Zhao Wuji away.
Dai Mubai said: "Brother Oscar, Teacher Zhao, thank you for your help just now."
Hearing this, Zhao Wuji smiled slightly: "You're someone from our Shrek Academy now. How could we let you be bullied?"
Oscar asked: "By the way, what are Dai Weisiand the others doing in this Star Dou Forest? Could it be that he broke through and came to get a soul ring?"
Hearing this, Dai Mubai also thought about it, then said: "It's possible. When I left, his soul power was already close to Soul Ancestor level. It's reasonable that he has broken through to level 40 now."
Hearing this, Zhao Wuji frowned: "If that's the case, his soul power is at least ten levels higher than yours. In the struggle between you, you're at a complete disadvantage."
Dai Mubai smiled wryly: "After all, he's seven years older than me. But I have confidence in catching up to him now. After all, the gap between us before was even bigger than now."
Hearing Dai Mubai's words, Oscar said: "That's right. Since you have confidence, we will naturally support you fully."
As Oscar spoke, he then smiled: "If in the future you can defeat your big brother and become the Crown Prince of the Star Luo Empire, inheriting the throne, won't our Shrek Academy benefit from it too?"
Hearing this, Dai Mubai's smile became even more bitter: "Brother Oscar, stop teasing me. I'll be very content if I'm not suppressed by Dai Weisianymore. Although I have confidence in surpassing him in the future, it's too early to talk about inheriting the throne."
"But if that day really comes, Brother Oscar, you and Hongjun, and all our teachers at Shrek, I Dai Mubai will definitely not let you down."
Hearing this, Oscar and Zhao Wuji both laughed heartily. No matter what the future held, with Dai Mubai's words today, this kid would definitely have a bright future ahead.
After all, even if he didn't work hard himself, Zhao Wuji and Oscar would absolutely have to work hard to cultivate Dai Mubai for the sake of having an emperor brother or student in the future.
However, Oscar and the others had guessed wrong earlier, but also partly right.
Dai Weisiwasn't here to get a soul ring; he had another mission. But he had indeed broken through to become a Soul Ancestor, and his soul level was about ten levels higher than Dai Mubai's.
But just as Dai Mubai himself said, he would definitely surpass Dai Weisiin the future. Being low now doesn't mean it will always be low.
(End of Chapter)