Elemental Fusion?

"You four worked well together!"

Wu Changkong's Gaze Swept Over the Four, and a rare trace of satisfaction appeared on his stern face.

However, that satisfaction vanished in an instant, replaced by an even colder chill.

"But this is only the beginning."

Before his words had faded, his figure suddenly blurred, leaving only an afterimage in the air.

"Damn!"

Xie Xie's pupils contracted. He instinctively took half a step back, but Wu Changkong was faster, and the Cold Glint of the Sky Frost Sword was already before his eyes!

"Clang!"

The sharp ring of metal colliding exploded through the Training Ground.

Xie Xie crossed his arms, using the Light Dragon Dagger and Shadow Dragon Dagger together to block the Sky Frost Sword's slash.

However, the immense force transmitted through the blade numbed his hands, sending him sliding backward several meters against his will.

"Your reaction was too slow."

Wu Changkong's voice was icy. Instead of withdrawing his sword, he pressed downward with the momentum, forcing Xie Xie onto one knee.

"First Soul Skill—Light Dragon Blade!"

Xie Xie gritted his teeth and gave a Low Shout as the Yellow Soul Ring behind him suddenly Lit Up.

The edge of the Light Dragon Dagger burst with dazzling Golden Light, and a Sharp light blade Swept Over, trying to force Wu Changkong back.

However, Wu Changkong merely turned his wrist and casually flicked the Sky Frost Sword upward.

"Crack!"

The light blade shattered at once, turning into specks of Golden Light that dispersed.

"Your strength is too scattered, and your opening is too large." Wu Changkong commented coldly. Then he turned his sword and pointed it directly at Xie Xie's throat.

"Xie Xie!"

Tang Wulin gave a Low Shout, and Blue Silver Grass suddenly burst from the ground, coiling around Wu Changkong's sword-wielding wrist like spirit snakes.

At the same time, flames surged from Fang Yang's palm while Ice Crystals formed at Gu Yue's fingertips. A new Combined Attack was ready to be unleashed!

The Corner of Wu Changkong's Mouth Slightly Raised.

"Now that's more like it."

Then, his body suddenly halted.

"Hmm?"

Wu Changkong looked down. At some point, the firm ground beneath him had turned into Viscous Mud.

The Black Muck wound around his Legs like a living creature, leaving him Immobilized.

"Gu Yue's Earth Element Control?" A trace of surprise flashed through Wu Changkong's eyes.

The Second Soul Ring behind him suddenly bloomed with dazzling light.

Second Soul Skill: "Frost Mist!"

In an instant, bone-piercing Cold Air erupted from him!

Countless tiny Ice Crystals condensed in the air, while the mud beneath his feet froze and hardened at a visible rate, making teeth-grating cracking sounds.

Even more terrifying, the Cold Air continued to spread. Frost Patterns rapidly crawled across the Training Ground, and the surrounding temperature plummeted!

"Damn! Get over here!"

Xie Xie, having narrowly escaped death, reacted quickly and rushed straight toward Fang Yang.

Tang Wulin's Blue Silver Grass swiftly wove into a Net Barrier, attempting to block the Cold Air Invasion, but dense Ice Slush had already formed on the Vines.

Fang Yang's expression was grave. The last time, he had lost to this move.

He took a deep breath. The Heavenly Flames within him circulated wildly as Deep Yellow Flame erupted from every pore across his body, forming a Fiery Ring around the four of them.

"Gu Yue!"

No words were needed. Gu Yue had already understood.

She overlapped her hands, Azure Soul Power surging within her body. A Small Tornado formed out of thin air and perfectly fused with Fang Yang's Heavenly Flames.

"Wind Fire Combined Attack!"

The Furious Fire Tornado shot into the sky. The Heatwave and Frost Mist collided violently, producing a hissing Evaporation Sound.

White Mist immediately filled the Training Ground. The elements of Ice and Fire intertwined and tore at each other In the Air before Both Annihilated.

When the Mist Dissipated, Wu Changkong still stood with his sword in hand, though the Cold Glint on the Sky Frost Sword's blade had clearly dimmed somewhat.

He Narrowed Eyes, his gaze moving back and forth between Fang Yang and Gu Yue.

"Elemental Fusion..." Wu Changkong muttered. For the first time, obvious surprise appeared on his stern face.

He truly had not expected Fang Yang and Gu Yue to have such Tacit Cooperation, nor that they could execute Elemental Fusion.

That Terrifying Fire Tornado had not only neutralized his Frost Mist, but even Weakened the Sky Frost Sword's chill somewhat.

In that Brief Moment, Tang Wulin suddenly attacked!

"Blue Silver Grass Entanglement!"

Several Blue Silver Vines Emerged from the Ground, coiling toward Wu Changkong like spirit snakes.

This was Tang Wulin's only Attack Method at present. Without the Golden Dragon King Bloodline, he did not possess Innate Divine Strength.

As for the Clear Sky Hammer, it possessed Innate Full Soul Power Level 10, but under Wu Changkong's suggestion, he had not cultivated it.

Even more regrettably, he had not learned any Tang Sect Secret Arts. Tang Wulin was truly just some nobody by the roadside...

Wu Changkong said nothing. The Sky Frost Sword in his hand flashed with Cold Glint, and the Entangled Blue Silver Grass was instantly Cut into Several Sections.

Before Tang Wulin could react, Sharp Sword Qi had already rushed toward him.

He hastily crossed his arms to block, but was still sent Retreating Several Steps before finally falling onto the ground.

The chill from his chest made him Shiver.

As he was now, he could not Cause Substantial Damage to Wu Changkong.

At the same time, Xie Xie's figure appeared behind Wu Changkong like a ghost.

"Got It!"

His Shadow Dragon Dagger struck directly at Wu Changkong's heart.

However, before the dagger could touch even the corner of Wu Changkong's clothes, an Ice-Blue Sword Light Swept Over.

"Bang!"

Xie Xie was Sent Flying, rolling across the ground several times before stopping.

He Grimaced as he Got Up. A layer of Thin Ice had already formed over his right arm.

"Your Sneak Attack Timing was good, but your Killing Intent was too strong. I Detected you before you attacked."

Wu Changkong sheathed his sword and stood upright, his tone still cold.

"Not bad. Today's Special Training ends here."

Wu Changkong put away the Sky Frost Sword and stood with his Hands Behind His Back. There was not the slightest Sign of Fatigue on his stern face.

"Yes, Teacher Wu!"

Fang Yang and the other three Responded In Unison, and they all felt relieved inside.

"Not Easy. Today's Special Training has finally ended..."

This Special Training had been far harsher than they had Imagined.

After Tang Wulin and Xie Xie Fell One After Another, Wu Changkong had not reduced the intensity of the training.

Instead, he had focused all the pressure on Fang Yang and Gu Yue.

That Stormy Offensive still left them with Lingering Fear.

"Continue tomorrow."

Wu Changkong made the brief announcement in an icy voice and Turned to Leave.

"Teacher Wu, I want to request leave!" Fang Yang Also Stepped Forward.

Wu Changkong's Footsteps Paused, and his Gaze Swept Over. "What Matter?"

"I Broke Through Level 30 A Few Days Ago. Since I've been in class and haven't had time to fuse with a Soul Spirit, I'd like to Request Leave to Complete that."

Fang Yang Explained.

Hearing This, Gu Yue Also Stepped Forward. "Teacher Wu, I need to request leave as well. After Tonight's Special Training, I feel that my Soul Power is about to Break Through Level 30, so I also need to fuse with a Soul Spirit."

Tang Wulin's Eyes Lit Up. He Said Casually, "Teacher Wu, there's still an Urgent Mission at the Blacksmith Association that I haven't completed. I also want to take a day off."

"Wait, Everyone Else is Requesting Leave?" Xie Xie's Eyes Widened as he was About to Speak.

Wu Changkong was Silent for a Moment, his Gaze Swept Over the Four. "Fang Yang and Gu Yue are requesting leave to break through their cultivation. That is reasonable. I Approve."

"Tang Wulin, Your Reason for Leave is acceptable, but your Training Load Must Double when you return."

His voice was Extremely Cold.

Finally, he Looked At Xie Xie, who Hesitated to Speak. "As for you, come to the Training Ground On Time tomorrow evening. Since everyone else is requesting leave, I can Give You Individual Guidance."

Xie Xie Immediately Drooped His Face. "No Way, Teacher Wu..."

"Do You Have an Opinion?" Wu Changkong cast him a Cold Glance.

"N-No!" Xie Xie gave A Start and Quickly Stood at Attention.