Black Tortoise Martial Soul, Developing a Martial Soul Fusion Skill

"Yu Feng, Osler, as Agile Attack Type Soul Masters, there's nothing to say about your speed. Your weakness is that your attack power isn't sufficient, so you can only harass opponents from the sidelines."

Lin Mu looked at Yu Feng and Osler, a trace of helplessness flashing through his eyes.

No matter what, the Imperial Dou Team was made up of elites selected from Heaven Dou Royal Academy. It was one thing that they had no substitute players, but they had actually assigned two Agile Attack Type Soul Masters to the team.

They were clearly expecting Yu Tianheng to carry them!

But reality was cruel. He simply did not have that ability.

In Lin Mu's view, the Imperial Dou Team was a complete mess. If they wanted to win the Soul Master Competition, they had to be thoroughly reorganized.

Then, Lin Mu's gaze moved between Yu Feng and Osler as he said in an unquestionable tone:

"At the Soul Master Competition, there's a high chance that only one of you will be able to compete. Therefore, from now on, you are not only teammates but also rivals. Whoever performs better will have more opportunities to take the field."

Hearing this, Yu Feng and Osler looked at each other. They had never expected their former good brother to become their competitor.

It was a little too cruel.

"Brother Lin's arrangement truly struck at the heart of the matter. Qinghe admires you!"

Xue Qinghe said sincerely.

She also knew something about the Imperial Dou Team's situation. They simply did not have the strength to win the championship, but under Lin Mu's leadership, perhaps they truly had some hope.

"Your Highness flatters me."

After casually responding, Lin Mu's gaze fell on the Shi Mo brothers, who had been standing steadily at the back.

These two were the most underestimated members of the Imperial Dou Team.

"Shi Mo, Shi Mo, whether we can win the Soul Master Competition depends on you."

The moment he said this, everyone was shocked. Even Shi Mo and Shi Mo looked at each other, completely unable to understand why Lin Mu had said that.

"Both of your Martial Souls are the Black Tortoise Martial Soul, which possesses top-tier defense. You're also biological brothers, making you the most suitable candidates to develop a Martial Soul Fusion Skill."

Hearing this, Shi Mo and Shi Mo exchanged looks, each seeing shock and excitement in the other's eyes.

This was a Martial Soul Fusion Skill!

Once they completed a Martial Soul Fusion Skill, their strength would rise dramatically. No wonder Teacher Lin Mu had said they were the key to victory.

However, completing a Martial Soul Fusion Skill was easier said than done.

"The key to a Martial Soul Fusion Skill lies in trust and mutual understanding."

After a pause, Lin Mu continued beneath everyone's burning gazes, "Starting today, the two of you will eat and live together. Every action you take must be together, and every night, you must guide your Soul Powers to merge."

In Lin Mu's plan, Tang San and Yu Tianheng alone were far from enough if they wanted to defeat the Spirit Hall Team. They also needed to cultivate another core member.

Neither Dugu Yan nor Yu Feng and Osler could shoulder such a responsibility. Only when the Shi Mo brothers completed their Martial Soul fusion would they have the strength to contend against the Spirit Hall Team.

Perhaps their Martial Soul Fusion Skill could unleash the Black Tortoise's true power.

"Yes, Teacher Lin Mu!"

Shi Mo and Shi Mo shouted in unison.

Though it was only a few words of guidance, it had given them the possibility of obtaining a Martial Soul Fusion Skill. This made them sincerely respect their new team leader.

After hearing Lin Mu's arrangements, Xue Qinghe's eyes gleamed repeatedly. Just how many more abilities was this fellow hiding?

"Teacher Lin Mu, it is truly my honor to become your teaching assistant."

Qin Ming spoke with heartfelt admiration.

He had thought Lin Mu was merely exceptionally talented, but he had not expected his teaching ability to far surpass his own. Just a few brief comments had already left Qin Ming in the dust.

"Teacher Lin Mu."

Dugu Yan suddenly remembered something. Pointing at Ye Lingling, who stood quietly to one side, she said teasingly, "You haven't said anything about Lingling yet."

"Lingling possesses the Nine Heart Begonia Martial Soul. Her healing ability is invincible among those of the same rank. During official matches, you must protect her safety at all times. How much strength she can bring out will mainly depend on you."

Lin Mu turned his gaze toward Ye Lingling. Meeting those blue eyes filled with anticipation and shyness, he continued, "As for her training, I will personally teach her in private."

At those words, Yu Tianheng and the others immediately showed envious expressions.

Dugu Yan, meanwhile, revealed a meaningful smile. There was definitely something going on between those two.

Meanwhile, under Yu Xiaogang's arrangements, Dai Mubai and the other four had already begun their special training.

Under the blazing sun, each of them carried heavy stones on their backs as they ran dull, grueling laps around the village.

Sweat soaked through their clothes, and every step was exceptionally difficult.

Dai Mubai panted heavily, veins bulging on his forehead as he could not help muttering, "This Master is only level twenty-nine himself. Why did the dean have him train us? Regular combat training would be one thing, but what's the point of this weighted running?"

Beside him, Oscar's face was deathly pale, and he was nearly collapsing. As a Food System Soul Master, his physical endurance was already the weakest.

"Dai Laoda, stop talking and save your strength. I feel like I'm about to see my great-grandmother."

"What kind of training is this? This is pure torture!"

Ning Rongrong's Young Miss temper flared up even more. She threw the stone from her back onto the ground and pouted.

Only Ma Hongjun and Zhu Zhuqing continued forward. Although Zhu Zhuqing was likewise drenched in fragrant sweat and breathing heavily, her gaze remained firm as she silently adjusted her breathing and kept moving.

As Master's direct disciple, Ma Hongjun had it the worst out of all of them.

His load was about the same as Dai Mubai's. With every step he took, the fat all over his body quivered, and it felt as though his skeleton was about to fall apart.

"Teacher, you're really going to kill me!"

Ma Hongjun wailed as he continued trudging forward. The only reason he could still hold on was the motivational talk Yu Xiaogang fed him every day.

"Hongjun, as long as you obtain a suitable third soul ring, you'll be able to rid yourself of the Evil Fire and transform into a true Fire Phoenix Soul Master. For a bright future, what does a little suffering matter?"

It was precisely because of this belief that he had endured until now.

In the distance, Flender watched the students' miserable state with tightly furrowed brows. He asked Yu Xiaogang beside him, "Xiaogang, is this weighted run really necessary?"

With his hands clasped behind his back and his gaze fixed straight ahead, Yu Xiaogang wore an inscrutable expression as he said calmly:

"Boss Flender, this is not only to train their bodies, but also to temper their willpower and character. If they can't even endure this little physical hardship, how will they face life-and-death battles in the future? How will they become true powerhouses?"

At this point, Yu Xiaogang changed his tone, his voice carrying an undeniable edge. "Since you entrusted them entirely to me for training, don't question my methods. When the training is over, you'll naturally see their transformation."

Flender opened his mouth, but seeing how certain Yu Xiaogang was, he ultimately swallowed his words and sighed helplessly.

At this point, all he could do was choose to trust his good brother.