Looking at the rows of plans written on the project document, Aos Qin felt that in the next two months, he would definitely be marinated thoroughly by metal.
Fortunately, real campus life revolved around studying and improvement. At Shrek Academy — or rather, at any Soul Master academy in the entire Douluo Continent — the academic workload was not heavy. Each day, only a small portion of time was spent studying.
The rest of the time, if one did not go outside to wander around, there was nothing much to do on campus. Right now, the upgrading and modification of Soul Guidance Devices only made Aos Qin's life more fulfilling and disciplined.
It took two and a half full months before Aos Qin completed the upgrade and manufacturing process of his Soul Guidance Armor. Besides the planned components, he even specially made a soul-guided longbow for himself.
After all, bows also belonged to the category of long-range Soul Guidance Devices, and the Omnipotent Library also had training methods for using longbow-type Soul Guidance Devices. Of course, what truly made Aos Qin determined to train archery was Bow Combat Technique.
Although Bow Combat Technique was classified under long-range Soul Guidance Device techniques, it also possessed close-combat capabilities. This close-combat ability could greatly make up for Aos Qin's weaknesses.
The style of this longbow was not the ancient bow style, but the style of a modern compound bow. It could be equipped with Soul-Guided arrows, but most of the time it used the inscription arrays on it to condense energy arrows.
On the body of the compound bow, besides inscribing the traditional Fortification Array, Acceleration Array, Penetration Array, and Energy-Gathering Array, Aos Qin also inscribed a Frost Slow Array, Flame Explosion Array, and Shock Impact Array.
Of course, the most important one was the Energy Form-Conversion Array, which allowed the bow to meet close-combat requirements and produce powerful physical damage.
The function of this array was that by injecting Soul Power into it, Aos Qin could transform any part of the longbow into a sharp blade for close-quarters physical attacks.
Next came the process of becoming proficient in using the new Soul Guidance Device. Even though after designing it he had continuously practiced inside the Omnipotent Library, real-world training still had to be done in sync.
His first practice opponent was Cohen, who had already begun to grasp the Soul Skill Wind Element Control.
Oscar had not yet finished upgrading his Soul Guidance Devices. Without using Fantasy Sausage, how could Oscar's speed possibly compare to the cheat-like Aos Qin?
However, this also meant that when the two brothers sparred in the future, Oscar would probably get abused again.
Actually, the idea of going to the Great Spirit Arena to fight and gain battle experience had been considered. Eight-year-old Aos Qin was already about 1.6 meters tall, at least half a head taller than his peers. With a mask and a voice-changing Soul Guidance Device, pretending to be a short adult would be no problem.
But Aos Qin's combat power relied entirely on his full set of battle-system Soul Guidance Devices. Given how rare Soul Guidance Devices currently were on the market, for a Grandmaster-rank Soul Master to suddenly pull out a full set of battle Soul Guidance Devices — anyone with a brain would know something was off.
While his strength had not grown enough yet, it was not wise to reveal his Soul Guidance Devices so high-profile.
Perhaps he could wait until Ma Hongjun reached Grandmaster level and then team up for 2-vs-2 Soul Duels. Ma Hongjun would be the main attacker, while Aos Qin would support and harass with the compound bow Soul Guidance Device as long-range support, without revealing other devices.
This idea of Aos Qin's only became reality two years later.
When Ma Hongjun broke through level 20, Oscar and Aos Qin accompanied him once again into the Star Dou Great Forest. This time Zhao Wuji was the teacher accompanying them, but throughout the entire spirit-ring hunt, Zhao Wuji never took action.
All trials encountered on the way were resolved through cooperation between Oscar, Aos Qin, Ma Hongjun, and Cohen.
After three days of searching, the three successfully hunted a Flame-Nirvana Hummingbird for Ma Hongjun's second Spirit Ring.
During the battle, Ma Hongjun equipped Soul Guidance Armor enhancing his defense, wielded a battle blade Soul Guidance Device that fully utilized the fire-attribute energy of his Martial Soul, and occasionally sprayed Phoenix Fire Line, acting as the main melee attacker.
Cohen, relying on speed and the enhancement of Wind Element Control, took the role of agility-attack type Soul Master in the team, though due to insufficient attack power, he could only serve as a harassment fighter.
Oscar and Aos Qin naturally stood at the rear, using the long-range advantage of Soul Guidance Devices to block the hummingbird's escape routes, interfere with its attacks, consume its Soul Power, and vigilantly watch the surroundings.
In the end, when the Flame-Nirvana Hummingbird exposed a flaw from being simultaneously attacked by Ma Hongjun, Oscar, and Cohen, Aos Qin seized the opportunity and used the Energy-Gathering Soul Cannon on his right shoulder to seriously injure it, after which Ma Hongjun finished it off.
The second Soul Skill the chubby obtained was Phoenix Rebirth, an amplification-type Soul Skill that increased both attack and defense.
Based on this Soul Skill, Ma Hongjun spent another four months modifying his Soul Guidance Devices and adapting to his strength changes before finally forming a team with Oscar to enter the Great Spirit Arena for 2-vs-2 Soul Duels.
Since each person could only have one 2-vs-2 partner, Aos Qin, who could increase his battle experience inside the Omnipotent Library, gave the opportunity to Oscar.
He truly didn't need to rush. If he remembered correctly, Shrek Academy would welcome its fourth student in the next academic year.
On the day Oscar and Ma Hongjun formed their team to fight 2-vs-2, Oscar and Aos Qin were 11 years and 6 days old — their fourth year studying at Shrek Academy, with three months left before completing five years.
In terms of Soul Power, due to having more meditation time, Aos Qin was level 26, Oscar was level 25, and Ma Hongjun was level 22.
After this school year ended and after six weeks of vacation, returning to the academy, as usual there was a table placed at the entrance of Shrek Academy with an enrollment sign beside it, and Teacher Li Yusong sat behind the table.
Seeing this same scene he saw every year at the start of school, Oscar smiled and said to Aos Qin:"Dean Flender really sticks to enrolling new students every year. But with those harsh requirements, very few can meet them. So far, the three of us were all picked up by the Dean when he earned commissions awakening Martial Souls outside."
"I really wonder when we'll finally have classmates who enroll normally."
Aos Qin listened to Oscar's half-regretful, half-proud tone and smiled as he replied,"Although the Dean's enrollment standards are high, they can still be met. Look at us — at only eleven years old, we already meet the admission standard, and even meet the hidden standard of having at least level 25 Soul Power to directly enter the fourth test.
"Back then, you were very anxious about whether you could reach the academy's admission standard within six years.
"And since you're curious when we'll get students who enter normally — why don't we make a bet? Let's bet whether we can get a student through normal enrollment today. I bet yes. Whoever loses treats everyone to a feast at Soto Grand Hotel. How about it?"
Oscar was still processing Aos Qin's words when an energetic voice came from the side:"Bet? Bet? Count me in!"
Turning his head, sure enough, it was the chubby Ma Hongjun.
After spending three years together, the three close-aged boys had become very good companions.
Since the chubby wanted in, Aos Qin repeated the bet terms.
As expected, Oscar and Ma Hongjun both chose the "still won't recruit anyone new" option.
After all, Soul Masters who could meet the Dean's conditions at the right age were geniuses. Countless high-level Soul Master academies would rush to recruit them — who would come to this shabby little Shrek Academy?
Hearing their choices, Aos Qin smiled meaningfully. Soto Grand Hotel was very expensive — a meal would cost at least hundreds of gold soul coins.
Since there were no cultivation or study tasks for now, the three went directly to the entrance of the fourth test where Zhao Wuji was stationed, planning to chat and relax for one morning.
But after waiting a bit, the three changed their minds — since they were idle anyway, they might as well use the sunbathing Zhao Wuji lying there napping.
So the three began practicing Five-Animal Exercises under Zhao Wuji's Gravity Enhancement Field, currently enduring three-times gravity.
After about half an hour, when the three were already sweating heavily, Teacher Lu Qibin — who guarded the second test, the Soul Power test — suddenly arrived leading a youth with long golden hair, twin pupils, a proud expression, and luxurious attire.
"Old Zhao, stop lying there. This year there's a kid whose Soul Power has reached level 28, so I brought him directly to you."
Hearing Teacher Lu's words, Zhao Wuji, who had been basking in the sun with his eyes closed, suddenly became spirited."Oh? Someone actually made it to my level this year? Alright, leave this kid to me. Old Lu, you can go back."
Teacher Lu nodded nonchalantly and turned to leave.
Seeing someone had reached Zhao Wuji's stage, the three who were practicing Five-Animal Exercises stopped. Oscar and Ma Hongjun were extremely shocked — Aos Qin seemed a little too mystical.
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