"It's so beautiful…"
In the stands, someone couldn't help but exclaim, speaking out what was on everyone's mind.
That serene and stunning blue sea of flames, and the proud, noble figure standing at its center, were deeply etched into everyone's hearts
.Even the Netherworld White Tiger standing opposite seemed to pale in comparison—what King of Beasts, what Netherworld White Tiger? It was nothing more than a little house cat.
Only that azure figure within the sea of fire was the true ruler of this battlefield.
"What kind of martial soul fusion skill is this? It's so domineering…" Yan Shaozhe muttered to himself. "This temperature… it must have reached the pinnacle of fire. Could this be the descent of the Fire God?
"Currently, the strongest fire-type soul master in Shrek Academy was Ma Xiaotao. Yet her flames paled in comparison to the tranquil yet intense blue fire on the battlefield.
It was known that even martial soul fusion skills couldn't elevate a soul master's elemental attribute to the pinnacle.
For Wang Rui and his partner to unleash a martial soul fusion skill that had reached the ultimate level of fire, it could only mean that Wang Rui himself also possessed an ultimate fire attribute.Yet, this kid had been hiding his true power throughout the competition. Instead of using his fire attribute, he relied on his sheer physical strength to bulldoze opponents across the battlefield or flew around playing aerial kiting games. He had hardly ever used his fire abilities in a serious attack, leading the teachers to mistakenly assume:"This kid has an incredibly strong body and overwhelming strength, but since he rarely uses fire, his fire attribute is probably not that powerful."
But before Yan Shaozhe could feel any joy over Shrek Academy obtaining such a talent, a sense of unease crept into his heart.
If the academy gained a soul master with Ultimate Fire, then Ma Xiaotao would be placed in an incredibly awkward position.As the head of the Martial Soul Department, Yan Shaozhe was well aware of Shrek Academy's policies.The academy's top-tier resources were limited. If, for example, there was a rare fire-type heavenly treasure, how would it be allocated? The answer was obvious.
The one with Ultimate Fire would undoubtedly receive priority for cultivation.Meanwhile, Ma Xiaotao, despite her talent, had inherent flaws in her martial soul. She would have to make way for the one with the ultimate attribute.Then, what would happen to Ma Xiaotao?A child who was once the academy's prized protégé, now suddenly forced to step aside for someone else…Logically speaking, abandoning Ma Xiaotao to focus on training an ultimate attribute soul master would maximize the academy's overall benefits.But Ma Xiaotao was his daughter.
At that moment, Yan Shaozhe froze.
Suddenly, he recalled Elder Mu's evaluation of him—that he was too narrow-minded, flawed in character, and unfit for great responsibilities.
He sighed, shaking his head in self-mockery."Forget it. The academy's interests must come first."
"As for Xiaotao… a marriage alliance with the Xuanying Sect might actually be a good solution for her."
Of course, Yan Shaozhe never even considered the possibility that Wang Rui might not need Shrek's resources at all.
Nor did he ever imagine that Wang Rui would never truly become a 'Shrek person.'He was too confident in Shrek Academy's methods of indoctrination (cross that out) fostering unity among students.
Meanwhile, Xian Liner and Qian Duoduo had their own thoughts.They had already noticed the close relationship between Huo Yuqing and Wang Rui.
Since it was now confirmed that they could pull Huo Yuqing into the Soul Tool Department, it also meant that they had a chance to drag Wang Rui's half a foot into their side as well.If they put in enough effort, they just might get him to fully commit to the Soul Tool Department.After all, despite both belonging to Shrek Academy, the rivalry between the Martial Soul Department and the Soul Tool Department had never ceased.
However, no matter what everyone else was thinking, it had nothing to do with Wang Rui.
At this moment, Wang Rui was still in a fusion state with Huo Yuqing, questioning his own existence.
Let's tell a story:A and B are best bros.
They can perform different martial soul fusion skills together.
When they use A's fusion technique, the resulting figure is a grown-up version of A.
But when they use B's fusion technique, the fusion results in a peerless beauty.
A, utterly confused, turns to B and asks:"Why does your future self turn into an absolute goddess?"
B casually responds:"Oh, that's my twin sister who looks just like me.
"Now, doesn't this plot sound super familiar?
"Well? What's your twin sister's name, huh? Huo Yutong? Huo Yulin? Or Huo Yuer?"Wang Rui thought sarcastically.
Huo Loli's current appearance was simply too stunning.
If he had to compare, she was basically on the level of that powerful queen from a certain Disney movie about Ice Queen. And soul beasts, regardless of gender, had an instinct to admire the strong.
So right now, Huo Loli's look was mercilessly attacking Wang Rui's psyche.
But the moment he remembered that this was the same "sis" he had been sleeping beside last night while cultivating, he found it absolutely absurd.…
And to be fair, her adult form in the fusion state really was just too beautiful.…
Even the Three-Eyed Golden Lion had the right to be a looks-con." No, Wang Rui, stop it. This is illegal. You're a fifteen-thousand-year-old soul beast, for god's sake."
Shaking his head, he quickly crushed those thoughts.