Chapter 287: Oscar Displays His Strength, Su Yun Appears
Yang Wudi's excitement upon seeing a hundred-thousand-year-old soul beast was indescribable.
He eagerly anticipated a thrilling battle.
His speed was extraordinary.
Even Tang San could barely keep up as Yang Wudi turned into a human arrow, aiming to pin the Tianmeng Ice Silkworm to the icy plains of the Extreme North!
"Damn!"
Although Tianmeng Ice Silkworm lacked combat power, its spiritual power was exceptional. The moment it sensed Yang Wudi's attack, it maneuvered its massive body to dodge.
Boom!
Yang Wudi's Piercing Soul Spear missed its mark as the Tianmeng Ice Silkworm evaded.
He smiled; this was more interesting.
If this hundred-thousand-year soul beast were so easily hunted, what fun would it be?
Just as Yang Wudi was about to attack again, a figure suddenly blocked his path.
Oscar!
"It's you?!" Yang Wudi recognized Oscar from seeing him around Tang San. He knew Oscar was Tang San's senior and the only food system soul master with innate full soul power, a rarity.
They had both studied under Dean Flender at Shrek Academy.
"Oscar, what are you doing?" Yang Wudi was displeased with Oscar's sudden interference.
Oscar glanced at Yang Wudi and then at Tang San, saying, "Xiao San, you promised me you wouldn't harm Brother Tianmeng."
Yang Wudi frowned at Oscar's obstinacy.
The Tianmeng Ice Silkworm might have saved him, but it was just a soul beast.
"Oscar, the Heaven Dou Empire is on the verge of being overrun by the Spirit Empire. Do you know the value of a hundred-thousand-year soul ring and soul bone to us?"
Before Tang San could explain, Yang Wudi spoke, looking coldly at Oscar, "This soul beast saved you, but Xiao San already spared it once."
"Now, it's my turn."
"If you have any objections, address them to me."
"However, my Piercing Soul Spear is eager for its ninth ring."
Yang Wudi stared at the Tianmeng Ice Silkworm behind Oscar, whose eyes were filled with anger.
Yang Wudi's eyes, however, were filled with greed for the soul ring and soul bone.
A hundred-thousand-year soul ring and soul bone were priceless treasures!
Even Tang San, with his divine inheritances, didn't have many such treasures.
Oscar responded calmly, "Senior Yang, I know your Piercing Soul Spear follows the path of extreme offense."
"Therefore, your soul rings have attack attributes."
"But Brother Tianmeng is a spiritual-type soul beast, not adept at combat. His soul ring and soul bone would be of little use to you."
"Instead of absorbing his hundred-thousand-year soul ring and soul bone, it would be better to find another soul beast with attack attributes. What do you think?"
The Tianmeng Ice Silkworm felt slightly annoyed.
Despite being a nine hundred ninety-nine-thousand-year-old soul beast, was it really less valuable than a ten-thousand-year-old one?
But surviving was more important, so it didn't mind.
Sure enough, Yang Wudi's desire for the Tianmeng Ice Silkworm diminished after hearing Oscar's explanation.
Their single-attribute sects, like the Five Elements Academy, pursued extreme paths.
His was the path of ultimate attack!
If the Tianmeng Ice Silkworm's soul ring only provided useless spiritual power, it would indeed be pointless.
Seeing Yang Wudi wavering, Oscar felt slightly relieved.
However, before he could speak again, Yang Wudi interrupted.
"Boy, you make a good point."
"A hundred-thousand-year spiritual attribute soul ring is indeed useless to me, but a hundred-thousand-year soul bone is invaluable to our Haotian Sect."
"I cannot waste such a treasure."
Oscar's pupils shrank in shock.
Was Yang Wudi still going to attack?!
Oscar looked at Tang San, but the latter seemed to distance himself from the matter.
"Xiao San, you…"
"Hmph, this is my own matter. Xiao San said he wouldn't interfere."
Yang Wudi snorted, interrupting Oscar, "Boy, if you want to stop me, show your strength."
"If you can stop me today, I'll let you all go."
Yang Wudi's Piercing Soul Spear blazed with black flames, and he entered a combat state again.
Although Oscar claimed the Tianmeng Ice Silkworm had no combat power, Yang Wudi believed this was not entirely true.
A hundred-thousand-year soul beast, if it had no means of attack, how could it have survived in the Extreme North?
Therefore, Yang Wudi was sure that Oscar was just trying to prevent Tang San from interfering in their fight.
"Brother Tianmeng, sorry, this time even I can't help you." Oscar turned with an apologetic expression to Tianmeng Ice Silkworm.
Tianmeng Ice Silkworm didn't blame Oscar. Instead, it felt that this guy was indeed someone who kept his promises, even in such a situation.
Boom!
In the next second, a thunderous sound erupted on the plains of the Extreme North.
Yang Wudi stomped on the ground, his whole body plunging towards Oscar and Tianmeng Ice Silkworm like a cannonball.
Oscar's eyes narrowed, and he immediately used his third soul skill!
Fly Mushroom Sausage.
"Brother Tianmeng, eat this, and we can fly."
Tianmeng Ice Silkworm looked at the mushroom sausage Oscar handed over and swallowed it without hesitation.
As soon as it consumed the mushroom sausage, Tianmeng Ice Silkworm felt a unique soul power surge within it!
Tianmeng Ice Silkworm had always dreamed of flying.
Before it became a hundred-thousand-year soul beast, it thought that reaching that level would grant it the ability to fly.
However, even as a nine hundred ninety-nine-thousand-year-old soul beast, it still couldn't fly.
But now, in this critical moment, it gained the ability to fly.
Boom!
Yang Wudi's spear strike missed.
Looking up again, he saw Oscar and Tianmeng Ice Silkworm soaring into the sky at high speed.
Yang Wudi glanced at Tang San, who gave him a look.
Yang Wudi knew that if Tang San intervened now, it might strain their friendship.
Therefore, Yang Wudi decided to keep his promise and face them alone.
Although Yang Wudi couldn't fly for long periods, his speed on land was impressive.
Watching the two shadows in the sky grow distant, Yang Wudi tensed his leg muscles and, with a low roar, shot after them!
...
"Brother Tianmeng, the flight effect only lasts for a minute. You must escape quickly!" Oscar flew beside Tianmeng Ice Silkworm, urging it.
"What about you?" Tianmeng Ice Silkworm asked.
Oscar smiled, "I'm not a soul beast; they won't harm me."
"You saved my life, so I must save you."
Tianmeng Ice Silkworm was about to say something when it noticed Yang Wudi, who they thought they'd left behind, catching up with them on foot!
The explosive power in his legs was terrifying!
Just as Oscar was amazed by Yang Wudi's strength, the flight effect ended.
"Damn!"
Oscar cursed internally.
Yang Wudi was getting closer.
"I'll handle this!"
Suddenly, Tianmeng Ice Silkworm spoke, "Mental Simulation!"
A powerful spiritual force surged toward Yang Wudi like a tsunami.
Sensing the formidable spiritual force, Yang Wudi became even more excited and immediately released his eighth soul skill!
Boom!
Black flames blazed on his Piercing Soul Spear.
Under Yang Wudi's control, the spear, infused with endless soul power, collided with the spiritual attack!
Boom!
After a powerful explosion, Yang Wudi's face showed surprise.
What happened?
So weak?
The seemingly powerful spiritual attack felt as fragile as paper, unable to withstand even a fraction of his power.
At this moment, Tang San appeared behind Yang Wudi and explained, "Uncle Yang, this hundred-thousand-year soul beast might really be as Oscar said, without combat power."
"The spiritual attack it released just now seems strong but is likely a deceptive soul skill."
Realizing that the Tianmeng Ice Silkworm could release such powerful spiritual energy, Tang San also began to covet its soul bone.
His spiritual power had always been inferior to Su Yun's.
Even though he practiced the Purple Demon Eye, there was still a gap between him and Su Yun.
Moreover, the Sea God's Heart had never fully accepted him.
Tang San urgently needed to elevate his spiritual power to an extreme level!
Honestly, after witnessing the Tianmeng Ice Silkworm's abilities, he wanted to obtain that soul bone!
"Oscar, don't be stubborn. As a food system soul master, you can't save this soul beast."
"I don't want to hurt you."
"The future battle against the Spirit Empire needs talents like you," Yang Wudi hoped Oscar would stop interfering.
Oscar took a deep breath and then looked back at Yang Wudi, saying, "Senior Yang, no matter what, I won't give up. Gratitude must be repaid with greater kindness."
"At least while I'm here, I won't let you hunt Brother Tianmeng for your soul ring."
Oscar didn't intend to hide anything from Tang San anymore.
The shackle within him was quietly unlocked.
In the next second, a power that made Yang Wudi feel something was amiss began to flow from Oscar.
"This is..."
Yang Wudi felt a sense of familiarity but couldn't pinpoint it.
However, the next second, Tang San's shocked voice rang out behind Yang Wudi: "Divine power!"
"Oscar, you have also gained the qualification to become a god?!"
Seeing that Oscar had also obtained the qualification to become a god, Tang San was overjoyed.
If the Heaven Dou Empire had another potential god, their chances of defeating the Spirit Empire would increase!
Yang Wudi then realized that the power emanating from Oscar was the same divine power as Tang San's!
This kid had also received a god's inheritance!
Yang Wudi couldn't help but feel a sense of envy.
The Tianmeng Ice Silkworm, seeing the divine power on Oscar, knew that he was serious this time.
"Senior Yang, will you still fight?" Oscar, with divine power flowing around him, looked at Yang Wudi.
Yang Wudi, unsure of what to do, looked at Tang San.
Tang San stepped forward and said, "Oscar, since you have the qualification to become a god, you shouldn't be risking yourself out here alone."
"I know you must be here to complete your divine test..."
Tang San tried to persuade Oscar to leave.
However, Oscar remained unmoved, saying, "Xiao San, Senior Yang, I hope you won't harm Brother Tianmeng. This is my request to you."
Oscar's stance made Tang San and Yang Wudi's faces darken slightly.
To give up a hundred-thousand-year soul bone and soul ring just like that?
How could that be possible?
"Oscar, don't you understand the value of a hundred-thousand-year soul bone?"
Tang San reminded, "Even in the Spirit Hall, hardly anyone has a hundred-thousand-year soul bone."
"Even if the attributes don't match yours, you would still greatly benefit from it."
"Are you really willing to sacrifice your future and the future of the Heaven Dou Empire for a promise to a soul beast?"
"If the Heaven Dou Empire or even Dean Flender loses their lives because of your recklessness today, how will you face him?"
Oscar was an orphan taken in by Dean Flender, who had always treated him like a son.
Tang San didn't believe that Oscar would remain stubborn after mentioning Dean Flender.
However, Oscar replied, "Xiao San, one must have principles."
"You promised me you wouldn't harm Brother Tianmeng, but now you condone Senior Yang's actions."
He narrowed his eyes, "Can't you just let Brother Tianmeng go?"
Tang San glanced at the Tianmeng Ice Silkworm behind Oscar and shook his head, "Oscar, no matter what you say, it's still just a soul beast."
"We soul masters hunting soul beasts is natural."
"If you continue to interfere, don't blame me for taking action."
"But don't worry, I won't harm you."
"We still need you in the future battles against the Spirit Empire."
With that, Tang San's dual divine auras surged, preparing to take action.
Oscar immediately whispered, "Brother Tianmeng, find a way to escape. I'll hold them off."
Oscar expected Brother Tianmeng to leave, but the latter suddenly said, "Someone's coming!"
In the distant sky.
A streak of light shot across a thousand meters!
Suddenly, it appeared before everyone.
Seeing the newcomer, Tang San felt a chill run down his spine.
It was Su Yun! (End of chapter)