The Test!

When Cao Kun returned to the forest clearing, Oscar was sitting cross-legged on the ground. His brow was furrowed, sweat beaded on his forehead, and his Soul Power fluctuated violently. Absorbing the Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent's thousand-year Soul Ring was clearly no easy task.

This Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent was two or three hundred years older than the one Oscar had absorbed in the original story, putting it close to fifteen hundred years old.

For Oscar, who had only just broken through to level 30 and was a Food-Type Soul Master, it was a serious challenge.

Fortunately, before setting out, they had endured Zhao Wuji's "hellish" training in the Gravity Domain. Their physical strength and mental fortitude had both improved considerably.

Oscar gritted his teeth. Drawing on sheer stubbornness, he weathered the Soul Ring's assault on his body and the shock to his mind.

About half an hour later, the fluctuations in his Soul Power finally began to settle, and the pain on his face eased.

A little while later, he slowly opened his eyes. A flash of delight crossed them.

"Did you succeed?" Flender asked at once.

Oscar nodded excitedly, stood up, and summoned his Sausage Martial Soul.

Three Soul Rings rose beneath his feet: yellow, yellow, and purple. The third, purple ring shone especially brightly.

"Third Soul Skill: Flying Mushroom Sausage!"

Oscar declared proudly, "Once eaten, it grants a Soul Master the Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent's flight speed for one minute! And as my Soul Power grows, the flight time and effect will improve!"

One minute of flight might not sound long, but at a crucial moment, it could make all the difference in an escape or pursuit!

Especially with the Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent's speed!

After all, the Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent was renowned for its speed among Soul Beasts.

"Excellent!"

Flender