Oscar shot Ma Hongjun a look, let go of him, and dropped him straight to the ground. Then, with a back hand motion, he took two sausages from his soul tool, ate one himself, and handed the other to Ma Hongjun.
Ma Hongjun plopped onto the ground with a thud, quickly caught the sausage Oscar tossed over, and ate it in one bite. A surge of pure soul power bloomed inside him, instantly restoring both his soul power and stamina. His complexion gradually regained its color.
In truth, Oscar had also consumed quite a lot of energy. Although Ma Hongjun was only at level 35, his true strength was already comparable to that of a Soul Sect. While Oscar could still defeat him relying solely on his external spirit bone, it was far from an easy win.
Oscar had used up at least half his soul power, but after eating his sausage, his soul power recovered rapidly. Soon, both his strength and stamina were greatly restored.
Meanwhile, Zhao Wuji replayed the earlier fight between Oscar and Ma Hongjun in his mind, and couldn't help feeling astonished.
He knew Ma Hongjun's current strength very well it was far beyond what Oscar, a year ago, could have matched. Originally, Zhao Wuji had thought that even if Oscar didn't lose, he certainly couldn't win so decisively.
Yet now it was clear though Ma Hongjun's growth was terrifying, Oscar's was no less so.
To rise from level 30 to level 37 in just one year Zhao Wuji wouldn't have dared imagine such progress before.
But now it had happened before his very eyes, and not only did he believe it, but the most remarkable thing was that despite their rapid improvement, neither of their cultivations felt unstable. The strength they could display far surpassed that of ordinary soul masters of the same level.
For them, fighting across realms was as easy as drinking water. And most importantly Oscar, a support type soul master, had actually managed to directly defeat Ma Hongjun, a top tier assault type soul master with a beast spirit.
In Zhao Wuji's view, Oscar's external spirit bone was already comparable to a second martial soul. Even without soul skills, the powerful sword techniques he wielded were effortless and far more devastating than most soul skills of peers at his level.
If not for the fact that external spirit bones couldn't be fitted with soul rings, Oscar could practically be considered a twin martial soul holder.
Dugu Yan, watching Oscar defeat two opponents with ease, couldn't help but smile happily.
She knew Oscar's strength better than anyone. Though he was a support type soul master, he possessed power far beyond most assault type soul masters of the same rank. This was enough to rewrite the history of the soul master world.
And such an outstanding man was her boyfriend it was only natural for her to feel proud and happy.
Oscar turned toward Zhao Wuji. "Teacher Zhao, how about it?"
Zhao Wuji chuckled. "Not bad. I didn't expect you, brat, to improve so terrifyingly in just one year after leaving the academy."
"You and Hongjun are the most frightening little monsters I've ever met. I think the miracles of Shrek Academy's future will all be created by you two."
Oscar grinned. "Don't worry, Teacher Zhao. If we make it big in the future, we'll never forget you. If you still can't find a wife in your later years, we'll take care of you."
Zhao Wuji was smiling at first, but when he heard the second half, his face darkened, and he glared at Oscar. "You brat, daring to make fun of me? Come on! Let's see if you can handle me!"
He said this with a serious look. "Since Hongjun and Mubai didn't make you go all out, I, old Zhao, will personally test you."
Oscar rolled his eyes helplessly. "Teacher Zhao, I just used up quite a bit. Even though I recovered using my first soul skill, my soul power is still less than 80%isn't this bullying the weak?"
Zhao Wuji chuckled slyly. "No, no, no this is called giving you pressure, letting you know you can never let your guard down. You can team up with Hongjun, or bring Dugu Yan along too."
"But you need to understand this time I won't hold back. I'll keep pressing until you go all out. Understood?"
Oscar's mouth twitched. Why did once upright Teacher Zhao suddenly seem so devious? And wasn't this exactly the line he himself had once used on Ma Hongjun? Now it was coming back at him?
He pursed his lips. "Teacher Zhao, Mubai may have eaten my first soul skill, but he still needs to be checked just in case there are any side effects. I'll take him to Teacher Shao first."
Zhao Wuji paused to think, but before he could decide, Li Yusong appeared in the square and said, "Leave Mubai to me. I'll take him to Lao Shao for a check. You guys continue."
Oscar was speechless. Of all the times for you to show up, you choose now? Perfect timing…
Knowing he couldn't escape, Oscar simply turned to Ma Hongjun. "How's your recovery? Ready to spar with Old Zhao?"
Ma Hongjun nodded. "I burned a lot just now, but your first soul skill is way more effective than before. My soul power's already back to half."
Zhao Wuji's brows rose slightly. He had to admit Oscar's first soul skill's recovery effect was impressive. Just minutes ago, Ma Hongjun's soul power had been so depleted that he could barely keep flying less than 10% left.
And yet, in only a few minutes after eating Oscar's sausage, he was already at half strength.
All the better, Zhao Wuji thought. This will let me really stretch my muscles.
At that moment, Dugu Yan looked at Oscar. "Oscar, what about me?"
Oscar thought for a moment. "Yan'er, just focus on supporting me and Hongjun. Your poison's strong, but the gap between you and Old Zhao is too great you can't really use it against him."
He glanced at Zhao Wuji before continuing, "Besides, Old Zhao's clearly targeting me this time. Better if you don't get involved you might get hit by accident. He's not exactly the 'pity the fair maiden' type."
Dugu Yan nodded. "Alright, I'll support you two."
She jumped down from the high platform, landing beside Oscar and looping her arm through his.
"Don't worry, I'll protect myself." She knew Oscar didn't want her hurt, so she whispered in his ear to reassure him.
Oscar smiled faintly, leaned close to her ear, and whispered back, "If Old Zhao targets you, just eat the sausage I gave you and get airborne. Make sure you stay at least thirty meters up otherwise his third and fifth soul skills can pin you down instantly."
Dugu Yan nodded, committing it to memory.
Just then, Ma Hongjun said, "Boss, stop whispering with sis in law. How are we going to fight later? Give me a plan."
Oscar pulled back from Dugu Yan and said softly, "It's been a year I wonder if our teamwork has dulled. No tactics this time, we'll just adapt on the fly. This will be a good test of our coordination."
Hearing that, Ma Hongjun didn't look worried at all. Instead, he thumped his chest confidently. "Don't worry, Boss. I'll give you perfect assists."
Oscar smiled and handed him another sausage his first soul skill, the Super Recovery Sausage.
"Eat one more restore as much soul power as possible. Later we'll focus entirely on offense."
Ma Hongjun took it, shoved it straight into his mouth, and said, "No problem. While you were gone, Mubai and I got tortured by Old Zhao plenty. Now that you're here, we'll make him suffer."
As soon as he finished speaking, Zhao Wuji jumped onto the battle platform. "Well? Done discussing?"
Oscar and Ma Hongjun instantly shifted into battle mode, as if they'd gone back to a year ago when they had faced Zhao Wuji together.
They both stepped forward, shielding Dugu Yan behind them. She didn't move at all, and watching the two boys protect her filled her heart with warmth.
"Teacher Zhao, this is our first time fighting together since Hongjun and I reunited, and we've got Sis supporting us too you'd better be careful," Oscar warned.
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