Hearing the familiar voice, Oscar turned his head to glance at Yun Ming beside him, then fell into deep thought for a moment before saying.
"It's nothing."
"It's just that seeing Rongrong get hurt today, I started thinking about what would happen if a similar situation occurred in the future. Being powerless and only able to watch from the sidelines... it leaves a bitter taste in my mouth."
In this life, due to Yun Ming's interference, Ning Fengzhi maintained an attitude of tacit approval regarding the relationship between Oscar and Ning Rongrong. Therefore, after Oscar learned of the Ning Family's marriage rules from Ning Rongrong, he saw that Ning Fengzhi had no intention of opposing them and felt no need to change his own path. In his view, they would likely hold high positions and great power in the future, and they would not lack top-tier Battle Soul Masters to protect them, much like the Sword and Bone Douluo who guarded Ning Fengzhi. There was no need to dwell on this.
However, the sudden situation this time was that Ning Rongrong had been injured even with teammates protecting her. This time they were lucky; it was on the competition stage, so there was no threat to her life, which was fine. But what if it had been a scenario where her life was actually at risk?
Although Oscar knew that even if he were a Battle Soul Master, he could not absolutely guarantee Ning Rongrong's safety, compared to his current state of total helplessness, he still hoped that if a similar situation arose in the future, he would have the ability to respond. It was just that the talent the heavens had given him did not include a combat-type spirit, which was why he felt so distressed now.
After listening to Oscar's troubles, Yun Ming thought to himself.
So, Ning Rongrong is the catalyst for Oscar's change?
After Oscar finished speaking, he didn't expect Yun Ming to provide him with a solution. Spirits were determined by heaven, and in his understanding, there was no precedent for a Food System Soul Master to possess combat power, but saying it out loud made him feel somewhat better.
"Boss, I'm going in first. I've been thinking about all sorts of things, and I'm getting hungry."
Oscar bid farewell to Yun Ming and walked toward the hotel banquet hall.
Yun Ming turned around, watching Oscar's slowly receding back, and spoke up.
"If I could help you possess combat power, would you want to try?"
Oscar stopped in his tracks, turned back, and smiled at Yun Ming.
"Boss, I was just venting. You don't need to comfort me; I'm not that hurt."
For Oscar, this issue was neither big nor small. He didn't think that just because he wasn't a Battle Soul Master, he was unsuitable for Ning Rongrong or that they should break up. After all, he wasn't lacking powerful Battle Soul Masters around him; he just felt a sense of regret that he couldn't take the initiative.
Yun Ming continued.
"What, don't you believe me?"
Oscar waved his hand, refuting the notion.
"How could that be? I trust you absolutely, Boss. It's just that I don't have a Weapon Spirit; even if I practiced with weapons, I wouldn't achieve much, right?"
Having received special training under Yun Ming for so long, he was well aware of Yun Ming's views on Weapon Spirits, so he had misinterpreted Yun Ming's meaning.
Regarding Oscar's statement, Yun Ming shook his head.
"You misunderstood. That's not what I meant, and your statement is incorrect."
Oscar was puzzled, and Yun Ming continued to explain.
"First, let me correct your perspective. Although you are not a wielder of a Weapon Spirit, if you can devote yourself wholeheartedly to practicing weapons and walk far enough on the 'Dao', your upper limit will not be inferior to a normal Weapon Spirit Soul Master."
"I once read about a master of the Sword Dao in an ancient text. All of his soul skills were soul power amplification techniques; even his Spirit Avatar was a body-amplification skill. He didn't have a single offensive soul skill. Yet, he was a top-tier powerhouse among his peers. Aside from a few peerless geniuses of that era, his strength was not below that of anyone possessing a top-tier spirit."
After hearing Yun Ming's detailed explanation, Oscar was surprised and asked curiously.
"There is such a unique person in this world?"
Yun Ming gave a positive response.
"Such a person truly existed."
Yun Ming wasn't just talking nonsense; there really were historical examples. It was just that it was history from his previous life, and the future of this one. That unique person was named Ji Juechen, born ten thousand years later, in the era of the Spirit Ice Douluo, Huo Yuhao.
Receiving Yun Ming's affirmation, Oscar became excited and began to let his imagination run wild.
He didn't have soul power amplification skills, but even without considering future soul skills, he had the support of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda; he wouldn't be any worse than that 'predecessor'! And if he learned the sword or the spear, with experts like Sword Douluo and Yun Ming around to guide him, there was great potential!
However, recalling that Yun Ming seemed to have other ideas earlier, Oscar continued to ask.
"Then Boss, what was your original intention?"
"I know of a type of Soul Beast that can allow you to borrow someone else's spirit abilities for a short time, making you a Battle Soul Master. Both Weapon Spirits and Beast Spirits work," Yun Ming stated the solution from Oscar's original timeline.
Shock!
Oscar was stunned. Borrowing spirit abilities? That was possible! Spirits were heaven-sent; who had ever heard of borrowing someone else's spirit? This was even more shocking to him than what Yun Ming had said earlier.
Yun Ming added.
"I'm not sure about other Food System Soul Masters, but you should be able to."
In truth, Yun Ming had other ways to let Oscar possess combat power, such as teaching him to use Soul Tools and Mecha. However, because the conditions of this era did not allow for it—Yun Ming could not create top-tier combat Soul Tools or god-level Mecha—the upper limit for the user would be relatively low, reaching at most the Title Douluo level, so he didn't mention it.
Yun Ming returned to the initial question and said.
"I can help you possess combat power, but it will require you to put in a great deal of effort. Are you willing to try?"
Oscar came back to his senses, thought of Ning Rongrong, and answered firmly.
"I am willing!"
Seeing the look in Oscar's eyes—resolute and clear—Yun Ming felt it was quite good. He smiled.
"Good, I will make the arrangements for you."
Afterward, the two discussed other matters regarding Oscar's future development.
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Yun Ming: "There are two paths laid out before you; choose one!"
Oscar: "Can't I choose both?"
Oscar thought to himself, if he could borrow Yun Ming's Martial Soul and master the spear techniques, Yang Yi, Feng Xiaotian, and the others might not even be able to beat him; their expressions at that time would definitely be hilarious.
Yun Ming: "That is also possible."
Oscar made his decision and declared with bravado.
"Then I won't choose; this young master wants them all!"
Yun Ming: "Fine, I understand."
The following afternoon, the Heaven Dou group set off to return to Heaven Dou City.
As for the Empire Team, apart from Yun Ming, Oscar, and Ning Rongrong, everyone else had returned to their respective homes.
Since the Breaking Clan land had been sunk and couldn't be repaired in just a few days, it was better to stay in Martial Soul City. After having Yang Yi relay the necessary instructions back home, Yun Ming decided to stay in Martial Soul City for the time being.
(The real reason: he couldn't bear to leave Ya Li and wanted to cuddle with her.)
Because Oscar needed to undergo Battle Soul Master training under Yun Ming, he also stayed behind. As for Ning Rongrong, she still wanted to play outside for a while longer, and after obtaining her Father's permission, she also stayed, planning to return with Oscar later.
Afterward, Oscar ushered in his unforgettable period of hellish training.
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