Eight-Edged Overlord Hammer, Thunder Hammer Technique

The same applied to the most powerful Deep Sea Demonic Dragon Hammer, but this move required charging and injecting energy that reached the Dragon Transformation realm. It was comparable to God-tier, but its activation conditions were very harsh.

The Sea God Demonic Dragon Hammer was definitely impossible, as the human form lacked that kind of energy.

However, the Thunder Hammer Technique and the Eight-Edged Overlord Hammer could be tried.

"Let's try it and see."

"Second Soul Skill, Deep Sea Demonic Hammer!"

Bang!

Ye Wen released his Second Soul Skill, held the Deep Sea Demonic Hammer in his hand, and then struck according to the activation technique of the Eight-Edged Overlord Hammer.

Whoosh!

A mere ordinary swing of the hammer had no power.

"Hmm? It failed? What went wrong in the process?" Ye Wen wondered. According to logic, he should be able to use it in his half-human form as the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King, and also in his human form. After all, this was just a supreme technique, not an exclusive ability.

As long as one understood the principle, the human form could also execute it.

Ye Wen tried a few more times and understood, "So that's how it is. Even though I'm very familiar with the usage method of the Eight-Edged Plum Blossom Hammer, my human body cannot precisely control every step. After all, the physical body and Soul Power are too different, and there are also differences in usage."

"I'll practice well here for the next few days."

A slight smile appeared on Ye Wen's lips.

He couldn't return to the academy so soon. Obtaining a Soul Ring would take several days anyway, so these days were perfect for practicing his hammer techniques.

"Eight-Edged Overlord Hammer!"

Whoosh!

Ye Wen began to try again and again, day after day.

Since he already knew this move, it was just a matter of switching to a weaker human body. Therefore, he re-mastered it very quickly. In just three days, he had already mastered the Eight-Edged Overlord Hammer.

"Eight-Edged Overlord Hammer!"

Bang!!

Ye Wen condensed his terrifying power and brought down the hammer. The giant rock in front of him was instantly smashed into fine pieces, scattering into rubble and falling to the ground.

"Although I can now unleash the Eight-Edged Overlord Hammer, the effect I can achieve is vastly different! It still needs some time for precise control." Ye Wen analyzed.

Next, he had a clear cultivation direction: mastering the Eight-Edged Overlord Hammer and the Thunder Hammer Technique.

"Three days, it's about time to return to the academy."

Ye Wen left the five-story villa where Scott and his group of Soul Masters were staying and headed back to Skywater Academy.

There were only about twenty days left until the Exchange Meet of the Five Great Elemental Academies. Skywater Academy, as the host of this year's exchange meet, had already begun setting up the venue.

They were also selecting members from each grade to represent the academy in the competition. The selection method was a 1v1 single-elimination tournament within each grade, with the strongest three students from each grade representing the academy.

Ye Wen, Evil Tiger, and Xiao Bai were the strongest three in the second grade, and they were far superior to the other second-graders. Therefore, they didn't need to compete and were directly selected.

Skywater Academy had been very lively during this period, but it had nothing to do with Ye Wen. Right now, he just wanted to improve his strength in his human form as quickly as possible.

Unknowingly, half a month passed.

Ye Wen's Eight-Edged Overlord Hammer became more and more proficient. It could be said that its completion reached eighty percent, but the power he could unleash was still worlds apart from his half-human form as the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King.

He couldn't help but sigh, "It seems that even if I perfect the Eight-Edged Overlord Hammer, its power cannot compare! In the human form, both the physical body and Soul Power are too far apart, and this move consumes a lot of energy."

"However, with the power I can unleash now, it's probably comparable to the Fifth Soul Skill of an ordinary Soul King. It's acceptable." Ye Wen was somewhat satisfied.

"Now, let's try the Thunder Hammer Technique."

Just as Ye Wen was about to switch to learning another hammer technique, Shui Bing'er walked over from a distance, "You were here! I've been looking for you for ages!"

"What's wrong? Do you need something, Bing'er?" Ye Wen's address for her had changed from Shui Bing'er to Bing'er.

"The inter-academy selection for the exchange meet has ended. Instructor Xiuzhen wants all the participating students to gather at the advanced class training ground," Shui Bing'er said, slightly out of breath, clearly having run all the way.

Seeing this, Ye Wen didn't delay and retracted his power, saying, "Alright, let's go."

"Okay."

The two walked side by side, chatting and laughing along the way.

Soon, they arrived at the advanced class training ground. Evil Tiger and Xiao Bai had already arrived. Besides them, there were also students from the first, third, fourth, fifth, and sixth grades.

And three students from each of the advanced classes, plus him and Shui Bing'er, making a total of 21 participating students.

There was also Shui Xiuzhen, the strongest instructor of Skywater Academy.

Shui Xiuzhen called out from afar, "Bing'er, Ye Wen, come over and gather."

"Coming!"

The two jogged over and quickly joined the group.

Ye Wen surveyed the students gathered there. They were already the strongest individuals in each grade level.

The first-grade freshmen were a group of junior schoolgirls, none of whom he recognized.

The second grade consisted of Ye Wen, Evil Tiger, and Xiao Bai.

Third year, very ordinary, not a single outstanding student.

Fourth year was also quite average, with no one particularly standing out.

Fifth year, Shui Bing'er and Shui Yue'er were quite exceptional. Currently, Shui Bing'er's Soul Power is level 25, and Shui Yue'er's is level 21. (This was slightly adjusted; originally, they were third-year students moving to fourth year, but the ages and grades didn't seem to match, so they were moved up a year.)

Sixth year was also quite strong, with Shen Liuyu, Gu Qingbo, and Qiu Ruoshui. These three were also key members for Skywater Academy's future battles in the Soul Master Tournament, and they were all very attractive.

Shen Liuyu, Martial Soul Enamel Water Crocodile, a two-ring power attack Soul Master, currently level 23.

Qiu Ruoshui, Martial Soul Green Lotus Fish, a two-ring power attack Soul Master, currently level 23.

Gu Qingbo, Martial Soul Azure Marlin, a two-ring power attack Soul Master, currently level 24.

The advanced class, meaning advanced Soul Master students. The advanced class had the widest age range, from just over 12 years old to 25 years old, and their strength varied greatly.

Skywater Academy's future Soul Master Tournament still had two main members left: Yu Hai Rou and Xue Wu. It wasn't their time yet, and they weren't considered top-tier within the advanced class, so the students representing the advanced class in the tournament were all unfamiliar faces.

Their strength was also quite average, with the strongest being level 41, and the remaining two at level 38 and 37.

Currently, the overall strength of Skywater's participating students seemed decent, but it was unknown if they could defeat the four academies: Divine Wind, Blazing Fire, Thunder, and Elephant Armored.

At this moment, Instructor Xiuzhen's voice rang out, and Ye Wen retracted his gaze, no longer paying attention.

"Alright, students, line up neatly in order from first to sixth year."

"Yes!"

Soon, the students quickly took their positions.

Seeing this, Shui Xiuzhen continued, "In ten days, there will be the exchange event for the five elemental academies. Last year, our Skywater Academy only took third place! This year, I hope you can lead Skywater Academy to win first place!"