Training, Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda
The training plan Oscar had devised for everyone wasn't about running back and forth carrying rocks, but rather a comprehensive program from fundamental training to practical combat.
They could go to the Great Soul Arena, as its main purpose was to encounter various Soul Masters and familiarize themselves with different fighting styles and techniques.
But now that Oscar had his fourth soul skill, he no longer needed to train at the Great Soul Arena. He could use his clones to replicate other martial souls, allowing him to become familiar with and comprehend them.
Oscar would also share with Ma Hongjun and the others all the various martial souls and combat techniques he was familiar with. It was precisely because of this that Franky was willing to entrust this generation of Shrek Monsters to Oscar's training.
Everyone had witnessed Oscar's growth since his martial soul awakening. In Franky's eyes, Oscar was now even more like a qualified scholarly instructor than they were.
After familiarizing himself with the abilities of the two newcomers, Oscar had them undergo some simple tests. He ultimately found that both had decent physical constitutions.
After all, Ning Rongrong had grown up in the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda, so she had never lacked for rare treasures.
Xiao Wu, being a soul beast in human form, would naturally become stronger as her power increased, even without consuming any heavenly materials or earthly treasures.
Of course, since it was their first day, Oscar didn't subject the newcomers to any intense training. Everything had to progress gradually.
Oscar simply had Ning Rongrong and Xiao Wu follow the main group's training to understand their usual intensity, allowing them to better integrate into the group.
For Oscar's approach, which was both strict yet considerate, even the little witch Ning Rongrong from the original story accepted it willingly. Although it was tiring for her, if everyone else could persevere, why couldn't she?
Moreover, after learning about everyone's backgrounds, Ning Rongrong wasn't as arrogant as in the original story. Here, the students' statuses were in no way inferior to hers. They were either princes or children of titled Douluos. In terms of status, none were much worse than her.
Not only were these people geniuses, but they were also so hardworking. What right did Ning Rongrong have not to work hard?
Furthermore, although Oscar and Dai Mubai were already taken, Ma Hongjun didn't have a girlfriend. Judging by talent alone, Ma Hongjun, who had reached level 45 at just twelve years old, was undoubtedly a super genius.
Plus, according to the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda's rules, a spouse must possess powerful combat capabilities to protect them.
So the little princess Ning Rongrong dared to boldly express herself, just as she had initially done with Tang San in the original story.
This was also the advantage of being born into a great sect—daring to love and hate, speaking her mind without hesitation.
From the start of training, Ning Rongrong and Xiao Wu experienced the true meaning of the "Monster" title for Shrek Academy. At dawn each day, they began training. In addition to training their physical constitutions and perseverance, daily practical combat was essential.
Especially Ning Rongrong, who deeply admired Oscar. Although Oscar was a food-type Soul Master, he possessed combat power far exceeding that of aggressive-type Soul Masters of the same level.
Although Oscar's fourth soul skill was incredibly powerful and terrifying, his own strength remained formidable beyond that skill.
What surprised Ning Rongrong and Xiao Wu the most was that Oscar was also a "dual martial soul" possessor. Although his second martial soul hadn't obtained any soul skills, he could unleash terrifying power through his terrifying sword talent.
The reason Oscar didn't attach soul rings to his second martial soul was his own secret. On this point, Oscar didn't explain much.
Naturally, Ning Rongrong and Xiao Wu didn't ask questions, but they marveled at Oscar's strength and terrifying talent.
Of course, this second martial soul didn't actually exist. It was merely something Oscar had long discussed with everyone at Shrek Academy—disguising his external soul bone, the Cyan Spirit Jade Sword, as a martial soul.
There was no fear of it being discovered, as his external soul bone had completely fused with him. It was his left palm bone, and the Cyan Spirit Jade Sword was completely condensed from soul power. Even if titled Douluo Du Guobo faced Oscar, as long as Oscar didn't admit it was a soul bone, Du Guobo couldn't tell it was disguised.
The reason for this, as Oscar explained to Franky and Dai Mubai, was to hide his external soul bone and increase his own prestige—creating hype.
After obtaining his fourth soul ring, Oscar had discussed with Gai Yue, Franky, and Du Guobo his plan to create a faction as his foundation on the continent.
They had agreed at the time, and thus the "Spirit Jade Sword Sect" emerged overnight. Its subordinate Spirit Jade Escort Agency and Spirit Jade Restaurant became popular across the continent.
Oscar's second martial soul, the "Cyan Spirit Jade Sword," also appeared around this time. Now, without Oscar needing to remind them, Dai Mubai and the others had already accepted it as his second martial soul.
As long as those who knew the truth didn't betray him, Oscar's second martial soul wouldn't be exposed.
Of course, except when Oscar absorbed soul rings—because his Cyan Spirit Jade Sword couldn't absorb them at all...
The reason Tang San had been so decisive before leaving was because he saw Oscar's "second martial soul—Cyan Spirit Jade Sword." If he hadn't seen it, Tang San would never have dared to question his teacher.
At this moment, Tang San also understood why Oscar had said he was the fourth person with dual martial souls. It turned out... that third person was Senior Oscar himself!
However, this was just a small incident. Oscar didn't show off. He focused on his own training and training the team, as in two years would come the Advanced Soul Academy Elite Tournament of the Continent.
Although Shrek Academy had enough students to form a team, their strengths were unbalanced and varied greatly.
Among them, the highest cultivation belonged to Du Guoyan, who was only eighteen but had reached the terrifying level of 49. Twelve-year-old Ning Rongrong, however, was only at level 26, the weakest in Shrek Academy.
What Oscar needed to do was maximize their strength improvement within two years so they wouldn't drag the team down.
Oscar stated this plainly, and Ning Rongrong and Xiao Wu promised they wouldn't hold everyone back.
If others could do it, why couldn't they? If their talent was lacking, they would simply put in more effort and sweat.
If their talent was lacking... they wouldn't have reached above level 25 at twelve years old.
Only by sweating enough could they possibly keep up with the team's pace, and they believed they wouldn't drag everyone down because they were geniuses too—true geniuses!
Although Ning Rongrong and Xiao Wu initially struggled to keep up with Ma Hongjun and Dai Mubai's rhythm, Ning Rongrong didn't act spoiled this time, and Xiao Wu didn't whine. They gritted their teeth and persisted to the end.
After each training session, at Oscar's signal, Ma Hongjun would主动 offer Ning Rongrong a bottle of water and a pack of tissues. Du Guoyan and Zhu Zhuqing were also very concerned about Xiao Wu, treating her like a younger sister.
This was the change in Shrek Academy under Oscar's leadership. They were a team, and they wouldn't abandon teammates who couldn't keep up. Instead, they encouraged them, gave them confidence, and helped them quickly catch up.
At this moment, Oscar held two letters. One was left by Tang San to be given to Dean Franky, and the other was from the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda guards who had secretly followed Ning Rongrong outside the academy.
After reading both letters, Oscar casually stored them in his soul device. Both letters conveyed essentially the same message.
The one from Tang San was written by Yu Xiaogang. It mainly stated that Tang San was his disciple and the beginning of his proof, and so on. In Oscar's view, Yu Xiaogang was completely fabricating things, making something out of nothing...
The letter from Ning Rongrong's guards meant to protect their little princess from the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda, with great rewards to come...
In any case, it wasn't a big problem for Oscar. It would just be hard on Yu Xiaogang. At first glance, his letter seemed fine, but when Tang San learned the truth and read it again, the problems would be enormous.
However, Oscar didn't have a chance to explain this. Once Tang San returned, Oscar could slightly interpret the letter's contents, revealing Yu Xiaogang's disgusting thoughts.
One had to admit, Yu Xiaogang had created a perfect opportunity for himself to prove his intention to use Tang San to prove himself.
Oscar didn't really want to do this, but what could he do? Who made Yu Xiaogang so foolish, daring to write everything in the letter?
If Tang San didn't know his true nature, it would be one thing. But if anyone who knew Yu Xiaogang's true nature saw this letter, they would know how much of it was enough to make people disgusted.
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Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda, Assembly Hall.
In the northern part of the hall, facing south on the main seat was a large carved rosewood chair. The backrest was inlaid with an enormous piece of jade. The jade was emerald green, emitting a gentle, warm aura—a top-grade warm jade.
Seated on the carved rosewood chair was a man with a face like jade, elegant and gentle features, and a spotless white robe.
He appeared to be in his forties, with gentle eyes and smooth black hair draped behind his back. Everything looked so natural, without any affectation.
At this moment, he was looking at a young man kneeling below, dressed in white tight-fitting clothes.
"Reporting to the Sect Master, Young Miss has arrived at Shrek Academy and has been successfully admitted," the young man said respectfully.
The middle-aged man nodded, a hint of helplessness on his face. "It's good for this little ancestor to go out and train. Otherwise, the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda would be turned upside down by her."
After speaking, the elegant man asked sharply, "What is the situation of this Shrek Academy?"
The kneeling youth trembled slightly as he said, "Please forgive me, Sect Master. There is at least a Soul Douluo-level powerhouse in Shrek Academy. Your subordinate is incompetent and unable to investigate. However, the letter you instructed me to deliver has been given to a teacher at Shrek Academy and will surely reach the dean."
The middle-aged man didn't blame this disciple. A smile appeared on his face as he thought internally: "Franky, Franky, you really are an ambitious man. I'd like to see what you can make of my daughter. Perhaps only by leaving home will that little witch learn to be more sensible."
Then Ning Fengzhi waved to the disciple: "Alright, you may go."
"Yes, Sect Master." The young man quickly backed away.
Just after the young man left, a powerful, aged voice echoed in the hall, seeming to come from all directions, causing the hall to tremble.
"Fengzhi, are you really willing to let Rongrong be alone outside? Can what Shrek Academy teaches be better than what we teach? No, I'm going to bring Rongrong back. I can't rest easy with her outside."
As the voice appeared, an old man with white beard and hair but a baby-smooth face stepped onto a treasured sword, hovering in the air. He arrogantly sat down in a chair beside Sect Master Ning Fengzhi.
Facing the old man's questioning, Ning Fengzhi looked helpless: "Uncle Sword, just for you and Uncle Bone, I can't let this girl stay in the sect anymore. You spoil her too much. She's become uncontrollable at home. Perhaps letting her go out and receive some education will change her."
The old man said discontentedly: "Who says we dote on Rongrong? You only see her playful side, not her obedient side. You have many sons, but only one daughter. Are you really willing to let her go!!"
Ning Fengzhi said decisively: "Uncle Sword, no matter what, I won't go find her this time. You and Uncle Bone cannot go either. You don't need to worry about Rongrong's safety. The dean of that Shrek Academy is the first vanguard of the Golden Iron Triangle. He must recognize our Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda's martial soul. With his protection, Rongrong will be safe."
Seeing the old man think for a moment before coldly snorting: "If anything happens to Rongrong, I'll hold you responsible. My muscles are feeling tight. I'll go find Old Bone Dragon to stretch my bones."
As he finished speaking, the old man stepped back onto his sword, hovering away like an immortal, leaving behind a dashing figure.
These two were none other than Ning Fengzhi, current Sect Master of the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda, and one of its two guardian gods—Jian Douluo Chenxin, known as the Heart of the Sword Path.
So, not just in the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda, but throughout the entire Douluo Continent, few dared to speak to Ning Fengzhi like this. Chenxin was clearly one of them.
With his status, he was more than qualified to speak to Ning Fengzhi this way. Regardless of strength, Chenxin was of Ning Fengzhi's father's generation.
Although Ning Fengzhi appeared to be in his forties, his actual age had already exceeded sixty. Ning Rongrong was his youngest child and only daughter, as well as his most talented one.
The Soul Douluo that the young man had mentioned earlier was actually Franky's clone.
Even though the clone possessed only 60% of Franky's strength, its aura was still that of a Soul Douluo powerhouse. As long as no one took action, no one would know that this Franky could only exert 60% of his strength.