One Year, Elemental Soul Core

Bibi Dong was unaware that Ao Yue was Oscar's alter ego. What should have been a flawless plan was actually under Oscar's control from the very beginning.

However, Oscar didn't make any further moves. Since someone was willing to give him a "gift," he naturally accepted it.

Using his status as the second prodigy of the Sword Sect Ao Yue met with Xu Kun and promised him that if he had the opportunity to inherit Oscar's identity and position Ao Yue the matter was accomplished, the Xuan Ming Sect would be the Sword Sect's eternal ally.

Having received the promise from this second prodigy of the Sword Sect, Xu Kun no longer had any concerns.

If Oscar is gone, then if the Sword Sect wants to have a successor, it must make good use of Ao Yue.

Once the matter is accomplished, the Xuan Ming Sect will immediately close its doors and not emerge until the day Ao Yue takes over the Xuan Ming Sect.

Of course, this is on the premise that his identity will not be exposed.

With the Pope of the Spirit Hall secretly helping him, Xu Kun was quite confident. After all, Oscar was at most at the Soul Emperor realm. As long as he found an opportunity to make a move, Xu Kun was confident that Oscar would not be able to escape his clutches.

As for how to find an opportunity, Xu Kun didn't care. With Ao Yue, the Sword Sect's inside man, he only needed to take action.

Time flies like an arrow, and a year has passed since the wedding of the Sword Sect's Great Elder, Gai Yue.

The situation on the mainland is changing rapidly, and a lot has happened in the past year.

The Spirit Hall has completely consolidated the power of the Lower Four Sects and has secretly made contact with the major kingdoms and duchies within the Heaven Dou Empire, creating a tense atmosphere.

The Star Luo Empire was also in turmoil, with the struggle for the crown prince position between the First Prince Davis, and the Third Prince Dai Mubai, intensifying.

Originally, Dai Weisi was about to step down, but suddenly received secret support from the Spirit Hall Sanctuary in Star Luo City. Although Dai Mubai's position is now more and more stable, his power is almost equal to that of Dai Weisi.

Neither of them can defeat the other, at least in the short term. Furthermore, the Star Luo Emperor seems indifferent to this; although they are both his offspring, he only cares about the final victor.

Because of the struggle for the crown prince's position, the Star Luo Empire, which was relatively stable at this time in the original work, is now also rife with undercurrents, and it seems that war could break out at any moment.

Sunset Forest, the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.

Oscar was sitting cross-legged next to the Eyes of Ice and Fire. It was as if there was a black hole in his body that was swallowing up the vitality of the world around him. His soul power was becoming more solid, and his momentum was also rising at a terrifying speed.

Meanwhile, in Oscar's dantian, a colorful Soul Core slowly condensed, seemingly just one step away from complete success.

Not far away, Dugu Bo, Gai Yue, and Dugu Yan watched Oscar intently. Every fluctuation of Soul Power on Oscar's body would affect the emotions of the three of them.

Dugu Yan had completely mastered the Divine Slaughter's Domain a month ago and graduated from the Moonlight Pavilion with Xiao Wu.

Xiao Wu went to the Strength Clan in Heaven Dou City to meet Tang San, while Dugu Yan returned directly to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, planning to wait until Oscar's first Soul Core was successfully condensed before obtaining her Seventh Spirit Ring.

A year ago, she was already level 70. Now, her total Soul Power is roughly equivalent to that of a level 73 Soul Saint. She only needs to absorb the Seventh Spirit Ring to make the Soul Power she has cultivated over the past year manifest.

As Dugu Bo felt the immense power emanating from Oscar's body, he couldn't help but sigh, "Now Xiao Ao's first Elemental Soul Core is almost complete. As long as he can fully stabilize this power, he will be able to complete the condensation of this Soul Core."

Gai Yue nodded. "This child is truly gifted. In the past year or so of hard training, he has not only mastered the Divine Slaughter's Domain, but has also condensed such a heaven-defying Soul Core."

Upon hearing this, Dugu Bo's eyes lit up with a smile, "We've both benefited a lot during this time. Our Second Spirit Core is already taking shape. We owe a lot to this child."

Listening to her grandfather and teacher's words, Dugu Yan couldn't help but raise an eyebrow. "After I absorb my Seventh Spirit Ring, I can also try to condense my first Poison Soul Core."

Upon hearing this, Dugu Bo's smile widened even more, "Grandpa's Poison Soul Core is a lesson for you. You just need to follow the steps I teach you, and I believe you will succeed in no time."

Dugu Yan smiled playfully, "Hehe, I'm really quite lucky. I don't need to research and create like Xiao Ao."

Gai Yue nodded as well. "It's not just you, Yan Yan, we are all very lucky."

Gai Yue's words were almost spot on. Because of the Oscar, they have changed so much and gained so much.

Just as the group was talking, the immense power emanating from Oscar's body began to recede rapidly, almost entirely merging into the colorful Elemental Soul Core.

The process was very quick, almost completed in the blink of an eye. Oscar then slowly opened his eyes and exhaled a long breath.

"Phew~! It's done! My first Soul Core is finally complete! All my hard work day and night for the past year has been worth it!" Oscar stood up, looking extremely excited.

With the power of this Soul Core, he, who has just broken through to level 79, is now capable of going toe-to-toe with a Titled Douluo.

Indeed, through this period of arduous training, Oscar not only mastered the skills and successfully condensed his first Soul Core, but his Soul Power Level also did not fall behind.

Breaking through to the fourth level, and even reaching the Soul Saint realm, in just over a year would be absolutely astonishing outside, but for Oscar, it was considered slow.

With such a wealth of resources and his current exceptional talent, such a breakthrough is hardly an exaggeration.

Just now, at the moment he successfully condensed his Soul Core, his Soul Power naturally reached level 79, only one step away from level 80.

Turning around, I saw that Dugu Yan, Gai Yue, and Dugu Bo were not joking; their joy was no less than Oscar's.

Dugu Yan ran straight over and buried herself in Oscar's arms. Oscar held the plump and delicate Dugu Yan in his arms, and he felt satisfied both mentally and physically.

"Congratulations, Xiao Ao. With this breakthrough, your strength will likely see a huge improvement." Dugu Yan breathed softly into Oscar's ear, her voice full of joy.

Oscar couldn't help but snuggle against the neck of the lovely girl in his arms. "Yes, but you don't need to be envious. You'll catch up with me soon."

Upon hearing this, Dugu Yan happily hugged Oscar and shook him. "Hehe, I'll catch up with you soon!"

After the young couple finished their intimate moment, Dugu Bo and Gai Yue stepped forward to watch.

Dugu Bo raised an eyebrow slightly. "Xiao Ao, you've just broken through and are probably not yet familiar with the power of the Soul Core, right? Come and practice?"

Dugu Yan also looked at Oscar expectantly, eager to know just how strong Oscar now.

Gai Yue also wanted to see just how much of an improvement Oscar's Soul Core had brought him, so he smiled silently from the side.

Oscar glanced at Dugu Bo, knowing that the old monster wanted to test his strength. However, Oscar also wanted to have a thorough and enjoyable battle to experience the power of this Soul Core.

Oscar smiled slightly, "Okay, Grandpa, shall we go to the Training Ground and practice?"

Upon hearing this, Dugu Bo's lips curled up. "I'm not your teacher. Testing strength is the teacher's job."

Upon hearing this, Gai Yue's smile vanished abruptly. "Fine, fine, so you're waiting for me here?"

However, Gai Yue also wanted to test Oscar's current strength himself, so he waved his hand and said, "Let's go, let me experience the strength of our genius Young Sect Master."

Oscar glanced at Gai Yue. He had been trained by Gai Yue quite a bit during this period. Although Oscar could fight against opponents of higher levels, he was still powerless against Gai Yue, a level 95 Super Douluo.

However, now that the Soul Core is complete, it might give Gai Yue a little shock!

Oscar grabbed Dugu Yan and waved his hand in return. "Let's go! Today I'm going to take on ten!"

Seeing Oscar's triumphant appearance, Gai Yue and Dugu Bo were genuinely happy. Dugu Yan held Oscar's hand and walked alongside him at a leisurely pace.

"Teacher, how about this? Xiao Ao and I will team up and fight you, okay?"

Upon hearing Dugu Yan's words, Dugu Bo nodded immediately, "No problem, Grandpa agrees!"

Gai Yue glared at Dugu Bo: "What did you promise? Yan Yan is so well-behaved, I can't bear to hit her."

Dugu Bo said irritably, "I'm reluctant to let her go either, but I want Yan Yan to improve even more!"

Dugu Yan interrupted the two elders, "Teacher, please don't be reluctant. I haven't had a serious match in a long time. If you're not willing to train me, how will I catch up with Xiao Ao in the future?"

Seeing Dugu Yan act coquettishly, Gai Yue's heart melted. He had long regarded Dugu Yan as his own daughter, so how could he bear this scene? Oscar then said, "I agree with my sister's suggestion. Teacher, what's it like to bully me alone? Today, let's see our husband and wife working together, so that you can also feel the power of us young people!"

Upon hearing Oscar speak, Gai Yue's smile vanished instantly, "Alright, I'll have a good look at the strength of you, young man, later!"

Looking at Gai Yue's expression, Oscar had a bad feeling. What if it was going to be a two-on-one fight later, and the teacher would beat him up again? The four of them left the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well and soon arrived at the place in the sect where disciples had their Soul Fighting tested.

However, due to the special nature of Oscar's Soul Ring, they did not spar in the public Spirit Arena, but instead went to the training ground that Yang Wudi and Niu Gao usually used.

At this moment, only Oscar, Dugu Yan, Gai Yue, and Dugu Bo were in the training field. Dugu Bo casually found a seat, took out some fruits and snacks from his Soul Tool, and planned to enjoy the match.

Oscar, Dugu Yan, and Gai Yue walked directly onto the Great Soul Arena in the center, which was 500 meters in diameter.

This space was large enough for the three of them to move around freely, as it was originally built for the sect elders to practice their skills.

Niu Gao had put a lot of effort into building this site, using the best materials; otherwise, it wouldn't have been able to withstand the onslaught of these Soul Douluo and Titled Douluo.

Even so, it still requires a Soul Douluo powerhouse with earth attribute to maintain it in the long term. After all, at the Soul Douluo level, every move is bound to be earth-shattering.

On the Spirit Arena, Oscar and Dugu Yan advanced hand in hand. Thirty meters opposite them, Gai Yue, dressed in white, stood calmly.

"Kid, let me see what kind of power you and Yan Yan can unleash when you join forces."

Gai Yue spoke calmly to Oscar, and at the same time, he slowly raised his right hand. Ice-blue Soul Power flashed, and a sky-blue longsword appeared in his hand.

That is Gai Yue's Martial Soul, named Frost Moon.

The moment his Martial Soul appeared, nine Soul Rings —Two Yellow Two Purple, four black, and one red—rose and pulsed on Gai Yue's body. The terrifying Soul Power pressure, reaching level ninety-five, swept over them, making Oscar and Dugu Yan feel as if they were facing a formidable enemy.

Faced with such a formidable opponent, Oscar and Dugu Yan can unleash their full power and engage in a brutal, hand-to-hand combat.

Faced with the immense pressure released by Gai Yue, Oscar stepped forward to withstand it. With the increase in his Soul Power Level and the successful condensation of his Soul Core, his physical and Spiritual Power have increased again, making him comparable to a level 94 Titled Douluo.

Oscar took out two Sausage: the Dark Demon Evil Tiger Intestine and the Beyond Limit Black Gold Sausage.

After eating two Sausage, Oscar's aura surged. The originally gentle and handsome Oscar suddenly transformed into a humanoid Dark Demon Evil God Tiger, exuding an eerie charm.

The six light patterns on his cheeks flickered, withstanding the immense pressure released by Gai Yue.

At the same time, he slowly raised his left hand, and a sky-blue Jade Sword quietly appeared in his hand. On the two sides of the hilt of the Jade Sword, there was a six-pointed star array of Evil God patterns and a Divine Slaughter's Domain.

Although Oscar's Soul Ring did not appear on his body, he was already more than capable of going toe-to-toe with a Titled Douluo.

With the boost from his fifth and Sixth Spirit Ring, plus the power of his External Soul Bone and Second Martial Soul, he was now almost at his strongest.

Dugu Yan, who was a step behind Oscar, was equally aggressive. As her Martial Soul was released, her body began to change, and her entire body was covered with dragon scales that looked like emerald crystals.

Its hands transformed into dragon claws, its long tail swayed, and the emerald green poison needles at the end of the tail were captivating. A cluster of small Dragon Horns grew from its forehead, and an emerald green rhomboid crystal appeared between its brows.

Six Soul Rings—two yellow, one purple, and three black—slowly rose from his body, and the powerful Soul Power fluctuations of level seventy, together with Oscar, resisted the pressure from Gai Yue.

In addition, eight long, purplish-blue spears quietly extended from behind Dugu Yan, which were her External Soul Bone, the Eight Spider Lances.

Four spears supported Dugu Yan's body, while four other, slightly shorter spears moved as nimbly as her arms.

The use of the External Soul Bone directly increased Dugu Yan's strength and speed by fifty percent. Without using any Soul Skill, this is Dugu Yan's strongest form now.

When Gai Yue faced the couple in their strongest forms, a look of joy appeared on his face, because in terms of the clash of auras, Oscar and Dugu Yan were almost able to contend with him, a level 95 Super Douluo.

Of course, Gai Yue also knew that Oscar's Head Soul Bone age had now reached an astonishing 150,000 level, which was enough to prove the terrifying foundation and strength of the two of them.

However, these alone are not enough to defeat him, a level 95 Super Douluo.

"I hope you two can put a little pressure on me," Gai Yue said casually, brandishing his Frost Moon Sword.

Oscar raised an eyebrow. "Then you'd better catch it."

P. S.: Typos will be corrected first and then fixed later.