Fusion Martial Souls!

"Ding!"

"Congratulations to host Xiao Tianyang for obtaining the magical artifact, Nether Sea Ring!"

"Congratulations to host Xiao Tianyang for obtaining the Exquisite Cookware Set [Never Wears Out]!"

Xiao Tianyang froze for a moment before putting on a helpless expression. "Is this trying to make me go farther and farther down the path of a chef?"

First came the Complete Culinary Knowledge, then the Exquisite Cookware Set. Did it really have to turn this broad road into a narrow one?

Setting those thoughts aside, a ring appeared in Xiao Tianyang's hand. It had an ancient design, with wave-like patterns engraved upon it.

Xiao Tianyang released a trace of Mental Power into it.

Sure enough, in the Next Second, an image appeared before Xiao Tianyang's eyes.

It was a pavilion measuring a full �×500 meters, with shelves on one side and open space on the other.

"It really is a good thing. Even in that place, it would definitely count as a high-grade magical artifact."

Pulling his thoughts back, Xiao Tianyang finally turned his gaze to the set of cookware before him.

A full set truly meant a full set—it had everything one could need. At least the system had not lied to Xiao Tianyang about that.

Not to mention all kinds of knives, pots, bowls, and utensils—even a barbecue grill was included. What else could possibly be missing?

Xiao Tianyang shook his head, put on the ring, then waved his hand and stored everything inside.

After finishing all that, Xiao Tianyang leaned against Bubu, who was already lying on the ground, and muttered to himself, "Killing and robbing really does make you rich. In less than a day, I've gained more than I did in three months at Sacred Soul Village."

As Xiao Tianyang thought about this, his mind gradually relaxed, and he drifted into sleep.

With Bubu around, Xiao Tianyang was not worried about anyone launching a sneak attack.

After sleeping through the night, Xiao Tianyang had already washed up by the lake before the sun rose. After covering up his tracks along the way, he returned to Nuoding City with Bubu.

Xiao Tianyang was not afraid of the matter being exposed at all.

He had not rented that place last night under his current identity.

Besides, there were barely any households nearby, and the escape route led through wilderness. Who the hell would know he had done it?

However, Xiao Tianyang did not immediately return to the academy. Instead, he rented a guest room outside and moved in.

Before returning to the academy, he had to do something—something he had always overlooked.

Sitting on the bed, Xiao Tianyang lifted his right hand and looked at the three clusters of Exotic Fire continuously flickering in his hand, a trace of thought appearing between his brows.

"The first spirit ring can only be attached to one Martial Soul. Although they're all in my right hand and can switch back and forth seamlessly, that trouble can't be avoided in the end."

"So there's only one way..."

Xiao Tianyang drew the Exotic Fire back into his body, closed his eyes, and muttered, "Only fusion can bring out the traits of all three Martial Souls. Then I can ask Master what kind of spirit rings would suit someone like me and this Martial Soul!"

That was right—the issue Xiao Tianyang had realized last night was precisely this!

Xiao Tianyang had hesitated before over his first spirit ring being over two thousand years old.

But if even Xiao Tianyang's Physical Quality could not withstand it, then the system would never send him to his death.

The process would certainly be difficult. Generally speaking, a Soul Master's first spirit ring was a Hundred-Year Spirit Ring. Some weaker ones even had ten-year spirit rings.

Xiao Tianyang wanted one over two thousand years old right from the start. How could that not be difficult?

But as long as he put in the effort, Xiao Tianyang could overcome that aspect. So he had cast it aside and stopped thinking about it.

Yet in his hazy consciousness last night, he realized another issue.

With so many Exotic Fire Martial Souls, each possessing its own traits, which one should receive the first spirit ring?

Xiao Tianyang was greedy, because he wanted everything!

So Xiao Tianyang made a decision: fuse the Exotic Fires. In a sense, that meant fusing the Martial Souls as well!

Let the three Martial Souls possess all three traits, yet have only one true body!

Sitting by the window, Xiao Tianyang adjusted himself, doing his best to put himself in a state of full Mental Power and abundant stamina.

As the morning sun began to rise, the Nine Yang Divine Skill within him began circulating automatically. That was one of the benefits of having a system.

Soon, under Xiao Tianyang's guidance, the Spirit of the Flame and the Crimson Lotus Karmic Fire within his body began slowly drawing closer.

Naturally, they repelled each other at first. That was normal, since they were two entirely different entities.

But then something miraculous happened.

At that moment, the Nine Yang Divine Skill suddenly separated out a wisp of energy and linked the two together!

The repulsion vanished in an instant. Like lovers long separated, they clung tightly to one another and merged into one!

Xiao Tianyang stared in a daze. "The Nine Yang Divine Skill has such an amazing effect? If I'd known earlier, why would I have waited until now?"

Before Xiao Tianyang could even control it, the Three Thousand Blazing Flame took the initiative to plunge into them, as though afraid of being left behind.

In the room, Xiao Tianyang, his eyes closed, instinctively took a deep breath. At that moment, he felt his senses sharpen, the energy throughout his body flow with unparalleled smoothness, and his entire being become exceptionally clear.

Once everything was over, Xiao Tianyang finally noticed that his body felt somewhat uncomfortable. Opening his eyes, he discovered that Bubu had retreated into the corner, covering its nose and rolling its eyes, looking as though it were about to suffocate!

"Was it really that exaggerated?"

Though Xiao Tianyang felt that the black impurities clinging to his body were smelly and filthy, they shouldn't have warranted such a reaction from Bubu.

So, in his eyes, this was nothing but melodramatic acting and had to be dealt with seriously!

"Bubu, come here!"

Bubu covered his nose and mouth, shaking his head frantically.

"Hmph, you think I can't handle you?"

Xiao Tianyang stepped forward himself.

Bubu's face filled with terror. He kicked his legs out and braced himself against the corner of the wall, looking as though he wanted to retreat but had nowhere left to go. His mouth opened, yet no words came out.

Of course, Xiao Tianyang could read what he meant. It was probably: "Don't come any closer!"

After the fooling around ended, Xiao Tianyang had finished washing up as well. Sitting on the bed, he spread open his right hand and looked at the Three-Colored Fire in his palm, a smile tugging at his lips. "A Martial Soul that can burn karma, vitality, and possesses the traits of immortality... surely that's enough to move Master, isn't it?"

In a sense, Xiao Tianyang still possessed four Martial Souls.

Other than the Scythe of Judgment, the other three Martial Souls—the Crimson Lotus Karmic Fire, the Spirit of the Flame, and the Three Thousand Blazing Flame—had fused together, yet still existed independently. He simply no longer needed to switch between them when using them, and they could also be bestowed with the same soul ring.

Once Xiao Tianyang had dealt with everything he could think of, there was no reason for him to remain here.

First, he checked out of the room, then he helped Bubu settle its lodging.

That was not difficult. As long as he had money, it could be arranged at any time.

After that, Xiao Tianyang took a detour to the market in Nuoding City.

"Since I've already embarked on this path, why should I keep mistreating myself when it comes to food?"

Thinking of the Complete Culinary Knowledge and the full set of exquisite cooking utensils he had obtained from the lottery, Xiao Tianyang felt somewhat helpless.

Of course, what was done was done, and there was no possibility of returning them, so Xiao Tianyang could only accept it.

So, if conditions allowed, it wouldn't be excessive to cook himself some more delicious food, would it?