A Third Master?

A Third Master?

In a setting like this, with a million people watching, it was the perfect opportunity to make a name for oneself!

Naturally, some people wanted to become famous in a single battle. Having found the right moment, they wanted to step forward and earn glory for themselves.

The person shouting was somewhere amid the sea of people, his voice loud and clear, but it did not cause much of a stir.

"I have a Soul Power Fusion Skill! I am Shi Nian!!!"

The man shouted at the top of his lungs, proclaiming his name.

Yet amid the crowd, he could barely even show his face. Though some people looked in his direction, far more paid him no attention.

Spirit Hall's soul masters began pushing their way over, each of them looking fierce and hostile.

Did he ask Spirit Hall for permission before using Spirit Hall's event to make a name for himself?

Ratio gave a slight nod and called out clearly, "Please invite Mr. Shi Nian onto the stage!"

His voice resounded throughout the venue, drowning out every other sound.

Only then did the crowd notice Shi Nian's presence.

The soul masters who had been about to arrest Shi Nian suddenly took flight, carrying him into the air and toward the platform.

Shi Nian landed on the stage. He was an elderly man with a head full of white hair, vigorous and full of spirit, though his eyes gave off a gloomy impression.

At that moment, his face was filled with excitement.

Here, he was only one step away from becoming famous throughout the world!

He shot Ratio a quick glance. As long as he surpassed the other man in theory, Spirit Hall would be making a wedding dress for him!

Then, if he announced his willingness to join Spirit Hall, perhaps he could become the new Master!

Dreaming of such wonderful things, Shi Nian smiled without warmth and gave Ratio a slight bow. "Master Ratio, the Seven-in-One Soul Power Fusion Skill I wish to demonstrate requires my students to come onstage as well."

"Certainly. Bring them up too," Ratio said with a nod.

Spirit Hall's soul masters then brought up seven young students, all of them Shi Nian's pupils.

When Shi Nian saw them, the smile on his face grew even broader.

"Good, good, good!"

Shi Nian turned to face the entire venue. Everyone was watching him, waiting for his Seven-in-One Soul Power Fusion Skill!

Under the gazes of the masses, all seven students looked nervous.

Shi Nian said in a deep voice, "Stand tall! At a time like this, none of you had better let me down! Otherwise, when we return, this old man will not let you off!"

"Master Ratio is willing to give you this opportunity. Thank him!"

With his hands behind his back, Shi Nian issued the command in a grave tone.

The seven students shuddered, then each thanked Ratio.

Spirit Kite Douluo watched this scene with a curl of her lips.

They had come here to smash up the event, yet they were even making a group of students put on an act for Ratio.

Now that things had reached this point, she was more than happy to watch it unfold!

Xie Yue frowned, shooting Shi Nian and the others an irritated look. They actually dared challenge Dr. Ratio's authority. He had to perfect the Three Elements Fusion Skill as soon as possible and slap them hard across the face!

Ratio did not care at all about such external matters. He looked at the seven students.

With just one glance, a hint of a smile appeared in his eyes.

"Not bad, Mr. Shi Nian. On the Douluo Continent, where mediocrity is everywhere, you count as one of the sharper ones. Now, show us your achievement."

Ratio extended a hand in invitation.

For someone like Shi Nian, who wanted to "show off like a peacock," as long as he truly possessed abilities beyond the ordinary, Ratio welcomed him—even if he had come to humiliate him.

Shi Nian froze, suddenly feeling flattered.

Anyone with eyes could see that he intended to step on Ratio to rise to prominence, yet Ratio was treating him with such courtesy?

Shi Nian still remembered how Ratio had rebuked Xie Yue just moments ago!

"Then I shall make a fool of myself..." Shi Nian said with feigned modesty before having the seven students begin their preparations.

The seven students spread out and released their martial souls. In an instant, precious light filled the air.

Their martial souls were actually all gemstone-type martial souls!

Moreover, each of them possessed three soul rings, and even the colors were identical!

The soul power they released quickly linked together. The seven of them became one whole, and the soul power radiating from them also gave off a complete, unified feeling.

"This is..."

At the venue, amateurs watched the spectacle, while experts saw the underlying principles.

The seven students' soul powers fused together. Judging from appearances alone, this was a Martial Soul Fusion Skill!

A Martial Soul Fusion Skill between two soul masters was already rare and precious, and the amplification it brought was unimaginably terrifying.

Now, seven people were using a Martial Soul Fusion Skill. This was absolutely the first of its kind in the history of the Douluo Continent!

Its emergence could likewise be called an epoch-making advancement!

Ning Fengzhi abruptly rose to his feet. Looking at the precious light radiating from the seven people onstage, disbelief appeared on his face, but it quickly settled back into calm.

He shook his head and sighed.

"This grand occasion truly has produced one talent after another. Although it is not a Martial Soul Fusion Skill, it is still exceedingly rare... That Shi Nian is a talent!"

Ning Fengzhi had spotted the issue, yet he still gave Shi Nian a high evaluation.

Sword Douluo nodded slightly. "It is indeed somewhat interesting, but the activation requirements are too demanding. The costs outweigh the gains, so it has little practical value for widespread use."

A cold gleam flashed through Qian Renxue's eyes as she committed Shi Nian's name to memory.

He actually dared provoke Brother Ratio in public. Once she had time to spare, she would make sure to teach him an unforgettable lesson!

Soul masters with Ning Fengzhi's discernment were only a minority. Most people could not see the difference at first glance and instinctively assumed that it was a Martial Soul Fusion Skill!

"Too amazing! This is what a true Master looks like! A Seven-in-One Martial Soul Fusion Skill—I feel like I'm dreaming!"

"I'm convinced! Completely convinced! This trip was worth it!"

"Master Shi Nian is too powerful!"

"..."

The audience throughout the venue cried out in astonishment.

The two leaders of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan were both stunned for a moment.

"...Er Long and the others' Three-in-One Martial Soul Fusion Skill can already make them invincible among Soul Douluo. If there were seven people, just how terrifying would the amplification be?"

Yu Luomian muttered, staring at the precious light on the platform with intense envy.

Yu Yuanzhen curled his lips and said teasingly, "Now this is interesting. Spirit Hall made such a grand spectacle, only to make a wedding dress for someone else? I'd like to see how they wrap this up!"

On the platform, the seven students had already been completely obscured by the precious light.

They resembled a gigantic gemstone, refracting dazzling colors.

Ratio calmly watched the scene and nodded slightly. "Not bad. Unfortunately, there are also many problems that need improvement."

Shi Nian looked at the expressions on the faces of those below the stage, and his entire body could not help trembling.

It was perfect!

He had done it. Before a million onlookers, he would become famous throughout the world!

Shi Nian turned to Ratio and, with the bearing of a victor, asked smugly, "Ratio, what do you think of my Seven-in-One Soul Power Fusion Skill?"

Though he was ostensibly asking for guidance, what he expected now was to hear Ratio praise him!