Back in his room, Xiao Yan didn't rest.
After the battle in the Soul Fighting Arena that night, Xiao Yan felt that his Soul Power seemed to be showing signs of a breakthrough.
When he graduated from the Nuoding Academy, he had already reached level twenty-nine. After so much time to mature, his breakthrough didn't seem so sudden.
"Let's see if we can break through level 30 today..."
Xiao Yan closed his eyes and regulated his breathing, fully absorbing Soul Power. As if water flowing into a channel, he easily crossed the Soul Elder realm barrier that ordinary Soul Master might not be able to cross in half a lifetime.
The moment he broke through level 30, the familiar dizziness returned. Xiao Yan's heart stirred, and he offered no resistance.
With a sudden shift in perspective, Xiao Yan's viewpoint returned to the Battle Through the Heavens World.
Inside the Battle Through the Heavens World, in Wutan City, in the Xiao Clan council hall.
Battle Through the Heavens Xiao Yan looked up in surprise, sensing that Douluo Xiao Yan's aura was not far from him.
Although they couldn't see each other, their eyes seemed to meet across time and space.
"Young clan leader, how does this arrangement sound?"
Inside the council hall, the voice of the second elder of the Xiao Clan rang out, asking for Xiao Yan's opinion.
"Let's do as the Second Elder says. You elders can decide everything."
Battle Through the Heavens Xiao Yan rubbed his temples, seemingly somewhat helpless.
"Hehe, since the young clan leader is going to visit the Nalan Family and the Misty Cloud Sect, we must not neglect the proper etiquette..."
As the camera gradually rose, Douluo Xiao Yan's vision blurred, eventually returning to his body.
The next morning, when Xiao Yan got up, he discovered that Oscar, unusually, hadn't slept but was instead immersed in cultivation.
Xiao Yan didn't disturb them, but simply walked out of the dormitory.
As expected, he found Tang San cultivating on the rooftop and told him about his breakthrough, which made Tang San quite envious.
Even by breakfast time, Xiao Yan had not seen Oscar and Ning Rongrong in the cafeteria.
At the dinner table, everyone was happy for Xiao Yan when they learned that he had broken through to the Soul Elder.
Even the usually aloof Zhu Zhuqing offered her congratulations.
"Fatty, are you going out again tonight?"
Suddenly, Dai Mubai looked at Ma Hongjun sitting opposite him and spoke.
"I'm going back to my dorm tonight," Ma Hongjun said, feeling refreshed. After venting his frustrations the night before, he felt completely invigorated.
"I just released the pent-up Evil Fire within me yesterday, so I don't need to go every day."
"Alright, I need to go out for a bit tonight. I'm going to see the twins from last time." Dai Mubai nodded slightly upon hearing this, glancing at Zhu Zhuqing sitting not far away.
" Boss Dai, when are you going to let your brother have some soup?" Ma Hongjun's eyes lit up immediately upon hearing this, and he approached with a lewd smile.
"These things require mutual consent; I can't force someone," Dai Mubai slowly, munching on his food as he refused Ma Hongjun.
"Tsk, if I looked like you guys, I'd have no shortage of girls willing to spend time with me..."
Ma Hongjun curled his lip.
"You two are disgusting. Can you please stop bringing up these kinds of topics all the time?"
Xiao Wu frowned, while Zhu Zhuqing, who was standing next to her, had already left the cafeteria with her plate.
Bringing up these topics in front of girls, regardless of Dai Mubai's purpose, is very off-putting. Even Xiao Yan thought so, and after cleaning up the dishes, he went to the playground.
What about the Oscar?
When it was time for class, Ning Rongrong had already arrived at the playground, though her eyes were still a little red.
Last night was a sleepless night for her; she is now keeping her head down and not saying a word, like a little quail.
"Where's Oscar?" Flender glanced at the crowd, his brow furrowing.
"He's never late, why is he late today?"
"He was still engrossed in his cultivation when I left this morning; he probably forgot the time."
Xiao Yan stepped forward and spoke:
"I'll go call him."
"Alright." Flender nodded. "Your training today is related to Oscar; we can't do without him."
Just as Xiao Yan was about to go back and call Oscar, he saw Oscar running excitedly from a distance. Before Flender could finish his scolding, Oscar shouted:
"Dean, I've broken through level 30!"
Oscar was beaming with excitement, and even Dai Mubai, whose face had been gloomy, became excited and lightly punched Oscar on the shoulder.
"Not bad, Oscar! Although you're a little slower than me and Xiao Yan, congratulations on reaching the Soul Elder!"
" Xiao Yan has also broken through?" Oscar looked surprised.
"I was lucky last night," Xiao Yan said, congratulating Oscar.
"It seems we can acquire the Soul Ring at the same time."
Everyone congratulated Oscar on his breakthrough, except for Zhu Zhuqing, who remained standing a short distance away with an icy expression, and Ning Rongrong, who stood with her head down, looking conflicted.
"Alright, go back to your seats."
Flender had everyone stand in line, then addressed them:
"That's great! Xiao Yan and Oscar have already broken through; the rest of you should work even harder."
Flender's gaze swept over the crowd, a strange smile on his face, and he spoke:
"Your lesson today is very simple, there's only one thing: eat Oscar's sausages!"
"Ah?"
Upon hearing Flender's words, everyone looked up at him in surprise, especially the girls, who showed obvious rejection.
"What do you mean, 'huh'?!" Flender glared at the group and said.
"I've heard about what happened on the day you enrolled. Xiao Yan is right."
"When faced with a life-or-death crisis and food scarcity, let alone Oscar's sausage formed from his Martial Soul, in dire straits, rats, insects, or even earthworms might be the only food that can save lives."
Flender's expression remained calm, but the girls turned pale upon hearing his words, especially Ning Rongrong, who had been pampered since childhood; the thought of eating rats and earthworms made her feel nauseous.
" Oscar, come on, get each of them a sausage and a bacon."
"Good!"
Oscar, who was standing to the side, was eager to try. Now that Flender had given the order, he glanced at the group with ill intent, especially when his gaze fell on Ning Rongrong, where he seemed to harbor a hint of revenge.
Aren't you supposed to be high and mighty?
You still have to obediently eat my sausage, right?
" I Have a Big Sausage!"
" I Have a Little Sausage!"
Oscar loudly finished reciting the incantation, then glanced at the group, winking and making faces.
Who wants to go first?
"I'll do it!"
A female voice rang out, and even Oscar's face showed a hint of surprise.
To everyone's surprise, Ning Rongrong was the first to speak.
She walked straight up to Oscar, and to Oscar astonishment, took the sausage and bacon from Oscar hand and bit into them.
While gritting her teeth and eating the sausage in her hand, Ning Rongrong was surprised to find that the Sausage Martial Soul tasted quite good.
Oscar watched Ning Rongrong grit her teeth, and each clink of her teeth, combined with the fierce expression on her face, sent a chill down his Oscar.
"It tastes pretty good..."
Ning Rongrong looked up at Oscar, her smiling eyes revealing a cold glint.
Ning Rongrong bravely took the first step, and the others had even less reason to back down, and soon they all completed it.
"Good." Flender glanced at the group of people standing to the side, each with an expression of discomfort, then turned his gaze to Xiao Yan and praised him:
"Look at Xiao Yan. As Soul Master, if he can't even overcome this, how will he fight on the battlefield in the future?"
After giving a brief assessment of the group, Flender began to speak:
"In the time that follows, you all should prepare yourselves well. Tomorrow, Teacher Zhao Wuji will lead you to the Star Dou Great Forest to help Oscar hunt for Soul Ring!"
"Hunting for Soul Ring is extremely important. It's not just about Oscar; it's also about your teamwork. So, all of you, stay focused."
As Flender left, the crowd dispersed in twos and threes.
The next morning, everyone gathered at the entrance of the Shrek Academy, Zhao Wuji, who had been missing all day, also appeared on the playground.
However, everyone was taken aback when they saw Zhao Wuji.
Zhao Wuji, who was already rather short and stout, now had bruises all over his face, and many parts of his body looked rather bloated.
Everyone was curious: who could have beaten Zhao Wuji, a dignified Soul Saint, into such a state?
Even Dean Flender couldn't do that, could he?
After all, both of them were at the Soul Saint realm, and Zhao Wuji was Power Attack System Battle Soul Master with a strong Martial Soul like the Great Strength Vajra Bear.
"What are you looking at? A bunch of little brats!" Zhao Wuji naturally felt everyone's gaze and couldn't help but curse.
Why not say "little bear cubs..."?
Xiao Wu couldn't help but mutter to herself, which Zhao Wuji overheard.
" Xiao Wu! What are you saying?"
"It's nothing!" Xiao Wu waved her hand and quickly stood up straight.