Douluo V: Starting with daily check-ins, I'm trying to trick Xiao Wu into becoming my wife.

Yellow, yellow, and purple spirit rings slowly floated around Oscar.

A gentle aura of soul power enveloped Oscar's body. He had finally completely absorbed the Phoenix Tail Crested Serpent's soul ring and successfully advanced to the ranks of Soul Master!

Ao Yin strode over to Oscar, a hearty smile on his face, and said, "Congratulations Oscar on successfully advancing to Soul Master! How do you feel after the breakthrough?"

As soon as he spoke, everyone's attention immediately shifted to Oscar, and the topic of teasing Ao Yin was instantly forgotten.

Dai Mubai was the first to step forward, staring at Oscar with curiosity, and couldn't help but ask, "Little Oscar, tell me quickly, what kind of strange food is your third soul skill?"

Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing held their breath, their eyes fixed on Oscar. They both secretly wondered if Oscar's previous two soul skills had used rather unusual incantations, and if he was going to chant some strange spell and conjure up some bizarre food this time.

Oscar, a mischievous grin tugging at the corners of his mouth, covered his mouth and shook his head slightly, deliberately keeping everyone in suspense.

"Don't worry, I definitely won't let you down this time."

As soon as he finished speaking, he activated his martial spirit and loudly chanted the soul incantation: "I have a mushroom sausage! I have a mushroom sausage!"

Everyone's expression changed slightly. Sure enough, the style of the Soul Curse was consistent with the previous one, still carrying a strange and lewd flavor.

With a flash of light, a strangely shaped sausage appeared in his hand, with a pair of small fleshy wings growing from both sides, still looking awkward.

"This is my third soul skill, Flying Mushroom Sausage."

Oscar held up the sausage and explained, "I absorbed the flight characteristics of the crested serpent. Eating this mushroom sausage will give me the ability to fly temporarily."

Dai Mubai stared at the unassuming mushroom sausage, his eyes wide with astonishment.

Flight capability?

This is extremely rare in the world of Soul Masters. Among all the Shrek Academy students, only Ma Hongjun's Phoenix Martial Soul can fly. Ordinary Soul Masters usually need to be Soul Emperors to have the opportunity to unlock the flying Soul Skill.

Oscar, a three-ring food-type Soul Master, is actually able to create a flying auxiliary sausage for others; it's simply too incredible.

"How long can it maintain flight?" Dai Mubai asked hurriedly.

Oscar scratched his head, a little embarrassed: "It's not very long; high-speed flight can only be maintained for one minute."

Everyone gasped in shock upon hearing this.

Don't underestimate the power of just one minute. In a high-intensity battle, that one minute can be enough to turn the tide of the battle. It's perfect for dodging vital points, making a flanking maneuver, or chasing down your opponent.

With this mushroom sausage, Shrek Squad's tactical flexibility has increased significantly.

Even the usually strict Zhao Wuji showed surprise and couldn't help but praise, "Very good! Oscar, this soul skill has great potential. Hone your martial soul well, and your future is limitless."

Ning Rongrong stood to the side, a sense of pressure inexplicably welling up inside her.

Even Zhao Wuji had such high hopes for Oscar, this food-type soul master. As the sole successor of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, Oscar's sense of victory suddenly intensified, and she felt a faint sense of urgency.

Ao Yin noticed the change in her expression, and without making a sound, walked to Ning Rongrong's side and gently patted her shoulder.

It's clear that Ning Rongrong's proud self-esteem was deeply shaken by Oscar's displayed talent.

But there's nothing we can do; these Shrek students are all incredibly talented.

"Rongrong, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School has dominated the position of the number one support class on the continent for so many years, and its foundation has never been shaken. You should have more faith in yourself," Ao Yin comforted her in a low voice.

Ning Rongrong looked up, slightly tilting her head to meet Ao Yin's clear eyes because of the height difference. Her tense heart slowly relaxed, and she regained her confidence, nodding vigorously: "Yes, Rongrong should believe in herself, just like Brother Ao believes in Rongrong!"

Seeing that Oscar had successfully absorbed the spirit ring, Zhao Wuji surveyed the surrounding deep, dense forest and spoke in a deep voice:

"The heart of the Star Dou Great Forest is fraught with danger. Now that Oscar and Ao Yin have obtained the spirit rings they needed, let's help Tang San acquire his third spirit ring!"

Even if he were a seventh-ring Soul Saint, the Immovable King, he wouldn't dare to linger recklessly deep within the Star Dou Great Forest. It would be safer to obtain his Soul Rings as soon as possible and leave.

Upon hearing this, Tang San's eyes lit up. "Are you finally going to help me hunt souls?"

However, just as Tang San was about to step forward to speak, Ao Yin suddenly interrupted, saying, "It's too late!"

Tang San frowned slightly, looking at Ao Yin with great displeasure, and said unhappily, "Ao Yin, you've been bullying me for six years already. We've settled our scores long ago, so why are you still targeting me?"

"Targeting you?"

Ao Yin sneered; he didn't have the time for that!

However, he frowned slightly, his spiritual power unconsciously spreading out, his gaze piercing through the layers of ancient tree branches and leaves, looking straight at the core forbidden zone deepest in the Star Dou Great Forest.

The place was deathly silent, without the sound of wind or the roar of beasts, yet an overwhelming sense of oppression suddenly arose.

It was as if the entire land and the entire forest were trembling silently.

"Brother Ao, what's wrong?"

Xiao Wu keenly noticed his unusual behavior, her face tightened slightly, and she asked softly.

Ao Yin's eyes were deep and he slowly shook his head.

"have no idea."

"It's just... a strange feeling of unease, a really uncomfortable premonition."

"Really? I don't feel anything." Xiao Wu blinked her clear eyes and looked around, but the forest remained calm.

"Perhaps I'm overthinking it."

He reached out and gently pulled the petite and soft Xiao Wu into his arms, his palms softly kneading her smooth and tender cheeks with a doting and tender gesture.

Xiao Wu's body went limp, and she instinctively snuggled into his arms. Ao Yin's warm embrace made her feel very safe.

No matter how turbulent the outside world may be, as long as she is in Ao Yin's arms, she is not afraid of anything.

She greedily cherished this moment of gentle tranquility, wishing only that time could stand still, year after year, forever.

But she didn't know.

Just as she was enjoying the tenderness—

Deep within the core area of ​​the Starry Sky Forest.

The deathly silence that had lasted for millennia was suddenly shattered by an extremely terrifying aura of life!

Boom—!

The earth trembled slightly, as if an ancient behemoth was turning over deep within the earth.

A pair of enormous, blood-red vertical pupils, spanning hundreds of feet, suddenly opened from the endless darkness!

His scarlet eyes were sharp and domineering, sweeping across the entire core area.

On the giant beast's forehead, layers of fine, ancient, blood-red patterns lit up, resembling a natural king's totem.

The supreme beast inscriptions buried deep within his bloodline surged wildly from his limbs and bones, enveloping his terrifying body, which was as large as a mountain!

Roar--!

A deep, ancient roar, filled with boundless majesty, pierced through the earth and resounded throughout the heavens and earth!

This is not the roar of an ordinary soul beast.

This is the low murmur of a king, the overlord of stars and the pinnacle of all beasts!

It was just a single chirp.

Throughout the core area of ​​the Star Dou, countless powerful soul beasts trembled in fear, prostrating themselves on the ground, not daring to move an inch.

Extreme level suppression, penetrating to the bone!

The colossal beast's massive head swayed slightly, its crimson eyes piercing through the endless forest, locking onto a certain direction on the outer edge of the starry sky.

There, there lies its familiar aura, etched into the soul and never to be forgotten, transcending time!

It's Xiao Wu!

It was Xiao Wu who accompanied and protected her through the long years!

Roar--!

A deep, guttural roar rang out again, filled with barely concealed ecstasy and agitation.

"Xiao Wu...is home..."

"I've come to pick you up!"