Hearing Xiao Wu's words, the Titan Giant Ape frowned. Not a loss? What does she mean by that?
The Titan Giant Ape naturally didn't know about Xiao Wu's experiences over the past few years, nor did it know that Xiao Wu already had someone she liked.
Oscar's words just now had already reminded Xiao Wu that Tang San's future growth would inevitably require spirit bones. And if Tang San needed them, Xiao Wu would give her all to help.
If Oscar could obtain a spirit bone, that would also be a favor she extended to him. In the future, Oscar would certainly pay more attention to supporting both her and Tang San's path forward.
After all, Oscar had already promised her before: if possible, he would protect her until she reached maturity, help her cultivate until she achieved the Title Douluo rank, and even lead her toward that supreme realm.
If anyone else had said this, Xiao Wu would never have believed them. But the one who said it was Oscar.
With Oscar's talent, he was destined to stand at the very peak of the spirit master world. And following someone with such talent, strength, and vision someone who also had several Title Douluo backing him Xiao Wu could imagine just how bright her future would be.
And if Oscar could also help nurture Tang San along the way, Xiao Wu would consider it perfect.
Thus, giving Oscar a few spirit bones would not be a loss at all. In fact, such an early investment might bring her unexpectedly great rewards in the future.
Oscar continued, "You are the King of the Forest, the absolute ruler of this territory. I think you should also have some good spirit bones in your possession."
Hearing this, the Titan Giant Ape didn't answer. Although Oscar's guess was correct, it wasn't willing to just hand them over to a human so easily, even if that human was a friend of Sister Xiao Wu.
Oscar, of course, knew the Titan Giant Ape wouldn't just give him a spirit bone so easily. Smiling faintly, he slowly said, "I can promise you this: if Xiao Wu is willing to stay by my side in the future, I will do everything in my power to cultivate her until she reaches her limit."
"And I will also spare no effort in nurturing Tang San. You may not know who Tang San is, but I believe Xiao Wu will make the right choice."
The Titan Giant Ape looked toward Xiao Wu with a doubtful gaze. Xiao Wu, hearing Oscar mention Tang San, couldn't help feeling a little embarrassed after all, although she and Tang San outwardly called each other siblings, she had already long given her heart to him.
Xiao Wu then said softly, "Er Ming, I believe in Senior. So, please, believe in me as well, alright?"
Seeing Xiao Wu's sincerity, the Titan Giant Ape hesitated for a moment before nodding. "Sister Xiao Wu, I trust you, and I also trust your judgment."
Then it turned its gaze toward Oscar. "Human, I can give you the spirit bone. But remember the promise you made today."
After saying that, the Titan Giant Ape placed Xiao Wu back onto its shoulder, stretched out a massive hand toward Oscar, and said, "Come with me."
Oscar didn't hesitate and stepped onto its enormous palm. The Titan Giant Ape was surprised that Oscar showed not a shred of fear this made it respect his courage even more.
With its strength, it could easily crush Oscar to death at any moment. Standing in its palm was no different from placing one's life entirely in its hands.
But the Titan Giant Ape had no intention of harming him. With one hand carrying Oscar and Xiao Wu on its shoulder, it sped off toward the depths of Star Dou Forest.
At this moment, Xiao Wu explained, "Senior, with Er Ming's speed, it will take us no more than an hour."
Oscar nodded. He could feel that although the Titan Giant Ape's body was massive, its speed wasn't hindered at all.
Especially since it controlled the terrifying law of gravity despite its colossal frame, even while moving at such high speed, it didn't leave a single trace on the ground!
As they traveled deeper into the forest, Xiao Wu recounted her experiences in the human world to the Titan Giant Ape, placing particular emphasis on Tang San and some of their encounters at Shrek Academy.
After listening to her story, the Titan Giant Ape grew more appreciative of Oscar, who sat cross legged with his eyes closed, cultivating in its palm.
Though spirit beasts were naturally hostile toward humans, hearing Xiao Wu's story made the Titan Giant Ape develop a certain degree of acceptance toward Oscar.
Yet it was puzzled Oscar, a human with such outstanding talent, could really ignore Sister Xiao Wu's identity as a spirit beast?
From Xiao Wu's account, during these months together, Oscar had always treated her as though she were truly human, even carefully guiding her in cultivation.
The only thing that left the Titan Giant Ape dissatisfied was Tang San. From Xiao Wu's tone, it could hear her feelings toward Tang San were very different.
Her trust in Oscar was admiration and respect. But when she spoke of Tang San, it was something else entirely. The Titan Giant Ape knew that feeling well because it was the same kind of feeling it harbored toward Sister Xiao Wu.
Yet now Xiao Wu had developed that same emotion for a human.
Still, dissatisfaction aside, when it learned that Tang San was born with full innate spirit power and even possessed twin spirits, it instantly understood just how extraordinary his talent was.
At least, he was no weaker than Oscar, who now sat calmly in its palm. Innate full spirit power and twin spirits were enough to prove everything.
And combined with Xiao Wu's deep feelings for him, the Titan Giant Ape finally understood why she would choose to give the spirit bone to Oscar.
From Xiao Wu's words, Oscar was not only innately gifted, but also unparalleled in theory. He could teach everyone at Shrek Academy well and even understood methods for cultivating twin spirits.
Because Oscar himself was also a twin spirit holder. His second spirit was called the Sky Blue Spirit Jade Sword.
It was precisely because of this second spirit that Xiao Wu and Tang San had once speculated about Oscar's hidden identity. The Sky Blue Spirit Jade Sword spirit had only appeared on the continent in recent years, and it belonged exclusively to one sect the Spirit Jade Sword Sect.
When Tang San later joined Shrek Academy, neither he, Xiao Wu, nor Ning Rong rong knew Oscar's true identity. So Oscar had always passed himself off as a disciple of the Sword Sect.
Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing knew some of the truth, but they simply went along with it, keeping the secret buried deep in their hearts.
Thus, upon learning of Oscar's background, the Titan Giant Ape gained a clearer sense of his standing.
Although it didn't know much about the Spirit Jade Sword Sect, any force that could rise so rapidly across the continent in just a few short years was by no means ordinary.
Especially when Xiao Wu said the sect possessed at least two Title Douluo this made the Titan Giant Ape look at Oscar with shock and doubt.
If before it still had some suspicion toward him, now it had none.
Someone from such a powerful sect, who could still remain true to himself, even helping Sister Xiao Wu conceal her identity and guiding her cultivation this said everything about Oscar's character.
Although Oscar sat silently cultivating, he was listening to the conversation between Xiao Wu and the Titan Giant Ape. He didn't speak, but he noticed the change in the beast's gaze toward him.
At that moment, Oscar once again felt the benefits of background and status. With enough backing, whenever you spoke or acted, others would give you respect.
Indeed, when you step into the world, your identity is what you make of it.
Meanwhile, back in the hidden cave where Oscar had settled Dugu Yan and Ma Hongjun, Flender and Zhao Wuji slowly woke. But the instant they opened their eyes, both let out pained groans they had clearly suffered greatly.
Although the Titan Giant Ape had held back, they were still Spirit Douluo. To disable them, it had needed to use considerable force.
When they awoke, they saw Dugu Yan and Ma Hongjun tending to the others, who were still unconscious.
Flender frowned and asked, "Where are we? And that Titan Giant Ape?"
Ma Hongjun quickly answered, "Teacher, that Titan Giant Ape captured Xiao Wu. Boss has already gone after them. Right now we're safe here. Please focus on recovering your spirit power."
Hearing this, both Flender and Zhao Wuji recalled the terrifying scene from before. The Titan Giant Ape's power was overwhelming it must have cultivated for over a hundred thousand years.
Otherwise, even with the two of them joining forces, they would not have been defeated in an instant.
At that moment, Tang San, Dai Mubai, Zhu Zhuqing, and Ning Rongrong also regained consciousness. They were confused, for they remembered fleeing with Oscar, but then a terrifying gravitational force had crushed down on them, slamming them into the ground before they could react, knocking them out cold.
Tang San's first words upon waking were to shout Xiao Wu's name. In those last moments before fainting, he had seen the Titan Giant Ape's massive hand snatch her up.
Now his heart sank. He knew that with the Titan Giant Ape's strength, even the slightest squeeze of its palm would be fatal to Xiao Wu her flexible body would not save her.
Especially after hearing from Ma Hongjun that Xiao Wu had been taken away, his despair deepened.
How could she survive? That Titan Giant Ape had easily crushed Flender and Zhao Wuji. How could Xiao Wu, merely a Soul Elder, survive?
Thinking of this terrifying possibility, Tang San's eyes turned blood red. His injured internal organs, already strained from the crushing pressure, worsened under the surge of grief. He suddenly coughed up a mouthful of blood.
Just then, Oscar returned from disguising the cave entrance and saw Tang San vomiting blood.
In a flash, Oscar rushed to him, grabbed his wrist to check his condition, then pressed his palm against Tang San's back, channeling gentle spirit power into him. At the same time, he pulled out a Super Recovery Sausage and put it into Tang San's mouth.
"Don't worry, Tang San," Oscar said softly. "One of my clones is tracking Xiao Wu's trail. So far, there's been no sign of her being harmed. She should still be safe."
With Oscar's spirit power flowing into him and the sausage's effect, Tang San's complexion improved. He looked at Oscar with gratitude. "Thank you, Senior."
Everyone at Shrek knew Oscar's fourth spirit skill, the Clone Sausage it could create a copy of himself with the same strength as the original. It was an extremely powerful ability.
Since Oscar's clone was already tracking Xiao Wu, the rest was in the hands of fate.
But Tang San was not someone who would just sit and wait.
After much hesitation, he pleaded, "Senior, could you give me a Swift Sausage? We can split up to search. With one more person, we'll have one more chance."
Oscar raised an eyebrow. "You can go, but if the Titan Giant Ape returns, do you want the entire Academy to be buried with you?"
Tang San froze, then fell silent. After a long time, he closed his eyes and began circulating his Xuan Tian Gong.
Oscar was right they were a team. If he left, the others wouldn't just let him go alone.
Besides, so much time had already passed. Chasing after them now would be pointless.
All he could do was pray for Xiao Wu's safety. At the same time, he had to grow stronger. If she truly came to harm, he would rise as quickly as possible to avenge her.
But little did he know, Xiao Wu was not in danger at all she was right now recounting their story to the Titan Giant Ape.
Soon, half an hour had passed. Carrying Oscar and Xiao Wu, the Titan Giant Ape charged into the depths of Star Dou Forest until they reached a beautiful natural paradise.
This was not a treasure land like the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, but simply a place of stunning scenery and tranquil beauty.
Even Oscar, upon seeing it, couldn't help but admire it as an ideal place to live.
They arrived at the edge of a cliff. Below lay a vast lake, clear as a mirror, reflecting the world above.
Just as they reached it, the calm waters suddenly erupted into wild waves. Something seemed to be surging up from the depths.
The next moment, a massive sky blue creature burst forth, exuding a terrifying aura that made even Oscar tremble.
Looking closely, it was a gigantic beast with the head of a bull and the body of a python. Its massive bull head alone was more than ten meters wide, its body over thirty meters long, covered entirely in azure scales that blended seamlessly with the lake below.
Seeing this creature, Oscar immediately understood. This was the one Xiao Wu had mentioned before Da Ming, elder brother of the Titan Giant Ape, and the Emperor of Star Dou Forest the Sky Blue Bull Python!
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