Martial Soul Fusion Skill

"You and Nana both knew about this?"

Yan was taken aback and turned to Xie Yue.

His application had only been submitted a few days ago. He had intended to tell Xie Yue and Hu Liena once there was a result, but somehow, the news had reached Xie Yue first.

"That's right. I've already broken through to the Soul Grandmaster realm. Junior Academy can no longer meet my cultivation needs, and the knowledge taught there is mostly foundational. I completed it through self-study over the past two years."

Yan did not beat around the bush and said directly, "There's no need for me to remain at Junior Academy. It would be better to go to an Advanced Academy."

This was not an excuse. Junior Academies across the continent generally had six-year programs, meant to provide newly awakened soul masters with basic cultivation and a foundational understanding of the soul master world.

At this stage, training for soul masters was focused on the basics. At most, the academies could help students cultivate to the Soul Grandmaster realm, after which they served little purpose.

Yan's cultivation progressed quickly, mainly thanks to his powerful physique. His meridians were broad and resilient, so he did not need to worry about Soul Power damaging his body while it circulated.

Combined with the various cultivation resources provided by Spirit Hall and the Flame Meditation Method, Yan had broken through to Soul Grandmaster in just two short years.

In truth, Xie Yue and Hu Liena had not progressed slowly either.

After two years of cultivation, Xie Yue's Soul Power had reached level eighteen. He only needed two more levels before he could acquire a Soul Ring and break through to Soul Grandmaster.

Hu Liena's Soul Power was even one level higher than Xie Yue's, having already reached level nineteen.

In terms of cultivation talent, Xie Yue actually surpassed Hu Liena. However, after Bibi Dong accepted Hu Liena as her disciple, the cultivation resources she received surpassed Xie Yue's in every respect.

Most importantly, there was Whale Rubber. Hu Liena had not only taken a piece of Ten-thousand-year Whale Rubber early on, but the Whale Rubber she used afterward was also of higher quality than Xie Yue's.

That was how she had surpassed Xie Yue in cultivation.

Xie Yue gave a bitter smile and looked at Yan. "Both Teacher Resak and Teacher Mu Ming had always thought highly of you.

Back then, I was dissatisfied. I thought that as long as I cultivated hard enough, one day I would surpass you in cultivation.

"But now, it seems that was merely wishful thinking. Your talent is unmatched. Whether in Soul Power cultivation or physical talent, neither Nana nor I can compare to you."

Yan looked at Xie Yue. This was the first time he had seen him so dejected. "Xie Yue, there's no need to belittle yourself. Your talent far surpasses that of your peers as well, and you have an extremely high chance of becoming a Title Douluo in the future."

"Besides, haven't you and Nana already shown signs of Spirit Fusion? You're siblings. As long as you nurture it carefully, you'll definitely be able to complete a full Spirit Fusion in the future."

Over the past two years of cultivation, Xie Yue and Hu Liena's Martial Souls had shown signs of resonance, along with a tendency toward Spirit Fusion.

Spirit Fusion was something that could only be encountered by chance. Xie Yue and Hu Liena were already exceptionally talented, and now that they had shown signs of Spirit Fusion, Spirit Hall naturally valued them even more.

If they could complete their Spirit Fusion, their importance would certainly rise to another level.

"I never expected Nana and I to have a chance at Spirit Fusion."

At the mention of this subject, a hint of a smile finally appeared on Xie Yue's face.

Martial Soul Fusion Skills were incredibly powerful, often producing an effect where one plus one was greater than two.

The most direct example was Spirit Hall's two great elders, Chrysanthemum Douluo Yue Guan and Ghost Douluo Gui Mei.

Their Two-Polar Static Domain could completely freeze the movements, Soul Power, and even the release of soul skills of targets within the range of the skill.

Its power was nearly at the level of a law. That was why Bibi Dong valued the two of them so highly.

Furthermore, Xie Yue and Hu Liena were siblings. With the affinity of their bloodline, if they truly completed Spirit Fusion, the degree of fusion would surely be extremely high.

Afterward, Xie Yue and Yan chatted for a while longer, mainly about cultivation and the previous Junior Academy tournament.

Although Yan usually underwent special training alone, he would still return to participate with Xie Yue and Hu Liena whenever the academy held competitions or important examinations.

Especially in the academy tournament where the three teamed up, they had remained undefeated among their peers ever since their debut. It could be said that they had no rivals throughout Junior Academy.

Yan in particular could dominate the individual matches with his physical strength alone, without even needing to summon his Martial Soul. He always dealt with his opponents one punch at a time.

With his physical strength, he achieved absolute suppression. His name had long become famous throughout Junior Academy, and for a time, his reputation had even surpassed that of the siblings Xie Yue and Hu Liena.

After chatting for a while, Xie Yue left.

Two days later, Yan's application was approved.

"Teacher Mu Ming."

At the training grounds, Yan finished a day of cultivation.

"Yan, you'll be leaving for Advanced Academy tomorrow. My task can be considered complete as well."

Mu Ming looked at Yan, gratified by his growth, though his voice carried an indescribable sense of loss.

"Teacher, aren't you coming with me to Advanced Academy?"

Yan was stunned for a moment as well.

"My Gold-Splitting Ring can no longer be of much help to you. Rather than waste my years at an Advanced Academy, I might as well remain at Junior Academy."

Mu Ming sighed. "Lord Resak came to me and asked me to help train Xie Yue and Hu Liena from now on. I won't be going to Advanced Academy."

Mu Ming's words left Yan speechless for a moment.

Just as Mu Ming had said, the intensity of the Gold-Splitting Ring was increasingly unable to keep up with the growth of Yan's physique.

Now that Yan's strength as a Martial Artist had reached this level, the Gold-Splitting Ring's help to him was indeed negligible.

It was a pity that Mu Ming was only a Soul King. If he could reach the Soul Saint level, he would be able to offer Yan much greater help.

"Since you have already made your decision, Teacher, I wish you all the best at Junior Academy and hope you break through to the Soul Emperor realm soon."

After two years together, Yan was somewhat reluctant to part. However, Spirit Hall's orders were not something he could defy at his current stage.

Today was Yan's final day at Junior Academy, and he bid farewell to Xie Yue and Hu Liena.

After two years, Hu Liena had grown into a graceful young woman. An invisible charm radiated from her as she walked, making her the center of attention wherever she went.

Hu Liena's feelings toward Yan were complicated as well. Both she and her brother had witnessed Yan's talent and strength firsthand.

At Junior Academy, aside from her brother Xie Yue, Yan was the only one she thought highly of.

But Yan had always treated her neither warmly nor coldly, keeping their relationship firmly within the bounds of friendship.

He was no longer inseparable from her as he had been at the Orphanage, which left her feeling wronged and bitter.

Yet her expression remained as it always had. Smiling, she and her brother Xie Yue wished Yan well.

"Yan, I'll let you take the lead for now. Once Nana and I break through, we'll soon join you at Advanced Academy." Xie Yue had already come to terms with it.

If he truly could not surpass Yan, then he would simply do everything he could to catch up.

"All right, I'll wait for you and Nana. I believe it won't take long!"

Yan smiled as well.