Second Spirit Ring

With Oscar guiding Ma Hongjun in cultivation, Ma Hongjun had no thoughts of going to the brothel to find girls. Besides, Ma Hongjun was only six years old now—he might have the desire, but he lacked the equipment.

Another five months flew by. Ma Hongjun's Soul Power rose by two levels, averaging roughly one level every two and a half months. He was now a Level 13 Spirit Master.

Don't think this achievement was exaggerated. In the seven months since enrolling, Ma Hongjun had trained with Oscar every day without the slightest slack. Even when he could no longer keep going, Flender and the others encouraged and pushed him onward.

Now, seven months later, Ma Hongjun had not only become a Level 13 Assault System Spirit Master, but had also successfully slimmed down. The formerly somewhat sleazy, rolling-eyed little fatty had turned into a handsome young boy with a bit of masculine spirit.

Though Ma Hongjun was not as good-looking as Oscar, he was still enough to attract a few young fangirls.

Oscar's progress, meanwhile, was more modest. He had only risen two levels and had just broken through to Level 20.

Rising two levels in seven months was actually very fast for Oscar. He was only eight years and nine months old now, still two or three months away from turning nine. If this continued, Oscar might truly be able to break through Level 30 at Twelve Years Old.

Of course, aside from cultivation, Oscar mainly studied pharmacology and theoretical knowledge.

He had even begun buying medicinal ingredients and concocting medicines himself. After all, every theory came from practice. Oscar's theoretical knowledge had grown substantial, so naturally, he could begin putting it into practice.

Oscar's breakthrough delighted Flender, the academy dean. Not only had it set an academy record, but after Oscar acquired his Spirit Ring, he would have another kind of sausage to auction off—definitely another considerable source of income.

Although a Spirit Master's Spirit Abilities were best kept secret as trump cards, Oscar's current abilities were merely simple recovery-type ones, so it did not matter if they were put up for auction.

Thus, after breaking through Level 20, Oscar once again headed to the Star Dou Great Forest under Zhao Wuji's guidance. This time, he was familiar with the route and had shed the awkwardness of his first trip. Along the way, he mostly just spent money.

Since Oscar was now considered a wealthy patron, he naturally did not mistreat himself. He rented a luxurious carriage and hired a driver, while he and Zhao Wuji enjoyed themselves inside. Zhao Wuji could not have been happier.

After arriving at a small town outside the Star Dou Great Forest, Oscar and Zhao Wuji rested for the night before setting out leisurely the next day.

Oscar had already thought it through. Since he had a Soul Saint powerhouse like Zhao Wuji with him, he naturally had to choose the best possible Spirit Ring. Otherwise, would he not be wasting such an excellent enforcer?

Oscar had continuously trained his physique over the past few years, and his Physical Fitness had long surpassed what it once was. This time, he planned to find a Spirit Ring close to a thousand years old to raise the age of his second Spirit Ring.

Though Oscar also wanted to try a Spirit Ring older than a thousand years, he did not have absolute confidence. For safety's sake, he chose one under a thousand years.

Oscar had Zhao Wuji test his Physical Fitness using Soul Power pressure, and he found that his body could already withstand the pressure of around Level 28—enough to absorb a Thousand Year Spirit Ring. However, he had no experience absorbing one.

Moreover, a thousand-year second Spirit Ring would be far too conspicuous for him right now. If he wanted to keep a low profile and wait for Tang San's arrival without any accidents, Oscar could not be too dazzling. After considering it over and over, he decided that having his second Spirit Ring close to the Thousand Year Level would be enough.

After all, even that would provide him with a sufficient boost. Besides, if things developed according to plan, he would be able to increase the ages of his Spirit Rings in the future when participating in the divine trials.

Thus, Oscar did not choose a Thousand Year Level second Spirit Ring. After all, Flender and the others might not agree to it.

Every level brought a qualitative change, so Oscar was willing to choose a Hundred Year Spirit Ring. After all, life was the most important thing.

Upon entering the Spirit Beast Forest, Oscar followed Zhao Wuji directly to an area inhabited by Spirit Beasts skilled in detoxification. That was the type Oscar needed for his second Spirit Ring.

This combination of Spirit Abilities was actually perfect: recovery for the First Spirit Ability, immunity and detoxification for the Second Spirit Ability. It was basically all-round support that would keep him safe. Once he acquired offensive Spirit Abilities in the future, the combination would be complete.

Besides, Oscar truly did not have much offensive capability in the early stages. Relying on a single stick was not very useful. At most, it could keep him from being instantly killed by assassins; fighting enemies with it would be genuinely difficult.

Fighting was not about mindlessly rushing in and throwing punches. Those Assault System Spirit Masters not only had Beast Spirits with powerful innate Attack Power, but also all sorts of strange Spirit Abilities to assist their attacks. Having Oscar charge in with a stick was clearly unrealistic.

So Oscar practiced staff techniques not to carry fights, but to protect himself and provide better support for his teammates. After all, he was only a Support System Spirit Master.

After searching for an entire week, Zhao Wuji and Oscar stopped in a bamboo grove. Oscar locked onto a bamboo plant that was nine hundred and eighty years old.

The bamboo was entirely emerald green, its leaves like sharp jade blades that struck fear into the heart. Every bamboo joint was dotted with purple-gold specks, creating a striking and beautiful sight.

This kind of bamboo was called Purple Gold Sword Bamboo. It was naturally immune to all poisons and possessed immunity properties, basically resisting all negative effects. The older it was, the stronger its abilities became.

Purple Gold Sword Bamboo could also condense Soul Power and unleash attacks as sharp as swords, and its Attack Power was not weak either.

Among plant-type Spirit Beasts, Purple Gold Sword Bamboo could be considered a top-grade existence. Whether in terms of its innate talents or its own strength, it ranked among the best at the same level.

Though this small patch of Purple Gold Sword Bamboo was not large, its formidable strength allowed it to firmly occupy the entire surrounding territory.

A hundred-year Purple Gold Sword Bamboo might not be able to withstand the poison of a Ten Thousand Year Level Spirit Beast, but it could grow. This kind of Spirit Beast perfectly suited Oscar's Spirit Ability requirements.

Oscar and Zhao Wuji had not searched for a week in vain. As expected, effort always brought rewards. Oscar now deeply understood the meaning of those words.

With the target locked on, Zhao Wuji charged directly into the bamboo grove and uprooted the Purple Gold Sword Bamboo Oscar had chosen. However, he did not kill it, since only the person who killed a Spirit Beast could absorb its Spirit Ring.

The moment Zhao Wuji rushed into the grove, the threatened Purple Gold Sword Bamboos began condensing Soul Power. Countless emerald-green bamboo leaves, like jade, transformed into flying swords, locking onto Zhao Wuji before launching a terrifying barrage.

But Zhao Wuji was now a Soul Saint. Soul Power surged around his body as his yellow First Spirit Ring lit up. His Soul Saint-level Soul Power abruptly Turned into a protective barrier-like defense, raising Zhao Wuji's defensive power to its peak.

This was Zhao Wuji's First Spirit Ability: Immovable Vajra Body.

Zhao Wuji swaggered out of the Purple Gold Sword Bamboo grove with the Purple Gold Sword Bamboo Oscar had picked.

Once they reached the side, Oscar took out a dagger and stabbed it into the Purple Gold Sword Bamboo's vital point, finishing it off. The advantage of having a powerhouse with you was that you did not need to lift a finger—you only had to give orders.

Oscar looked at the gradually forming Yellow Spirit Ring and smiled in satisfaction. The Spirit Ring was deep yellow with a trace of purple, clearly close to the Thousand Year Level.

Zhao Wuji's expression was grave as he said, "Xiao Ao, absorbing a Spirit Ring is no small matter. Are you sure you want this one?"

"Teacher Zhao, don't worry. I wouldn't do something I wasn't confident about. I'll definitely give you a surprise," Oscar replied with a serious nod.

Over the past two years, Zhao Wuji and the others had become accustomed to Oscar's maturity and steadiness. Oscar was someone with strong convictions. Though Zhao Wuji had never heard of anyone absorbing a Spirit Ring beyond their level, seeing Oscar's determined gaze, he no longer tried to dissuade him.

Of course, the most important reason was that Zhao Wuji had agreed only after testing the limit of the Soul Power pressure Oscar could endure. Oscar had only just broken through Level 20, yet he could already withstand the Soul Power pressure of a Level 28 Spirit Master. Even Beast Spirit Masters could only endure Soul Power pressure from higher-level Spirit Masters up to two-thirds above their own level.

As a Support System Spirit Master, Oscar could withstand Soul Power pressure eight levels above his own. It was easy to imagine just how terrifying Oscar's Physical Fitness was.

That was also why Zhao Wuji did not try too hard to stop him.

"I'll stand guard for you. If it proves impossible, don't force it. Your talent should not be wasted here," Zhao Wuji said earnestly.

Zhao Wuji did not try to lecture Oscar too much, because over the past two years, he had come to understand Oscar's temperament. Once Oscar made a decision, not even ten oxen could pull him back.

Oscar nodded, then sat cross-legged and summoned his Spirit, drawing in the Spirit Ring. Guided by Oscar's Soul Power, the Purple Gold Sword Bamboo's Spirit Ring slowly moved above his head, unleashing terrifying Soul Power.

Absorbing a Spirit Ring beyond one's level was different from normal absorption. The pressure was far greater. Though Oscar had confidence in his physique, he still did not dare be careless. He carefully controlled every strand of Soul Power, striving for perfection.

This Spirit Ring absorption took a full five hours. Only when the deep yellow Spirit Ring completely settled around Oscar's body did Zhao Wuji finally let out a breath of relief.

Oscar stood up as vast Soul Power surged outward. The fluctuations of Level 22 Soul Power spread out—he had directly risen another two levels.

"Teacher Zhao, I succeeded," Oscar said to Zhao Wuji with a smile.

"You little brat, you've created a miracle in the Spirit Master World. A nine-hundred-and-eighty-year second Spirit Ring—worthy of a genius with Innate Full Soul Power," Zhao Wuji praised excitedly.

Being able to witness such a miracle thrilled him no less than it did Oscar.

"How is the Spirit Ability?" Zhao Wuji asked.

"Teacher Zhao, my Second Spirit Ability is incredibly powerful," Oscar replied. "My Second Spirit Ability is called Secret Recipe Detoxifying Small Sausage. After consuming it, one can cure poisons from Spirit Masters and Spirit Beasts whose Soul Power is lower than mine, and its effect will increase as my strength rises."

"Most importantly, for five minutes after consuming Secret Recipe Detoxifying Small Sausage, it grants immunity to all negative effects from others, and any restrictive Spirit Ability is useless. But it only lasts five minutes."

Oscar explained the effects of his Spirit Ability in one breath. Zhao Wuji was so shocked that his mouth fell open. Immune to all negative effects? It could even detoxify poison? "Xiao Ao, your Spirit Ability's effect is far too powerful!" Zhao Wuji could not help exclaiming.

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