That sense of resonance deep within their souls made every pore on Shui Bing'er's body relax, and she felt so comfortable she nearly cried out.
On the Soul Fighting Arena, the two phantom images of the Ice Phoenix began to intertwine and circle each other.
The massive Ice Phoenix belonging to Xue Tianyu spread its wings, completely enveloping Shui Bing'er's Martial Soul.
A brilliant beam of ice-blue light shot straight into the clouds, piercing directly through the dome of the Soul Fighting Arena!
Under the terrified gazes of everyone present.
Two forces of extreme cold, originating from the same source yet perfectly complementary, merged into one in mid-air.
A phoenix cry that shattered the void exploded with a deafening roar!
A brand-new Ice Phoenix, so massive it blotted out the sky, descended upon the Soul Fighting Arena.
This Ice Phoenix was wreathed in white, frigid flames, and the surrounding space began to distort and collapse under the terrifying low temperature.
A suffocating pressure crashed down like a hundred thousand mountains.
Almost every girl present groaned in unison, their legs turning to jelly as they nearly collapsed to the ground.
Xue Wu gripped the edge of the fighting platform, screaming in utter horror.
"This is... a Martial Soul Fusion Skill?!"
Everyone's minds exploded with a thunderous roar.
A Martial Soul Fusion Skill!
The rarest and most terrifying trump card on the entire continent!
Shui Bing'er herself was completely stunned, opening her eyes to look at the giant Ice Phoenix in mid-air that was under her mental control.
Had they really comprehended a Martial Soul Fusion Skill this easily?
She hadn't even practiced any coordination chants; Xue Tianyu had been guiding the entire process!
"Try attacking the front."
Xue Tianyu's voice rang out steadily in her ear.
Shui Bing'er subconsciously followed his guidance, her thoughts shifting slightly.
The giant Ice Phoenix in mid-air beat its wings violently and opened its beak.
A beam of white, frigid light, as tangible as reality, erupted forth like divine retribution.
Rumble—!
A deafening explosion echoed throughout the entire Skywater Academy.
Wherever that strike passed, the steel-reinforced fighting platform was instantly reduced to powder.
More than half of the Soul Fighting Arena's structure was destroyed in an instant by the terrifying frost flames, turning into a crystalline, frozen ruin.
This world-destroying power made everyone gasp in unison.
"What a terrifying Martial Soul Fusion Skill!"
"With this destructive power, even a high-level Soul Saint would be reduced to ashes if they took a hit!"
Shui Yue'er swallowed hard several times, watching the phantom of the Ice Phoenix slowly dissipate.
This move would definitely allow them to dominate the competition!
"Since this is an advanced fusion of the Ice Phoenix, let's call this move [Polar Day Nirvana: Frost Heaven Emperor Phoenix]."
Xue Tianyu withdrew his hand from Shui Bing'er's shoulder, setting the tone calmly.
This incredibly domineering name made the adoration in the eyes of the girls present grow even more intense.
As the light faded, the surroundings returned to calm.
Shui Yue'er was the first to rush forward, excitedly grabbing Shui Bing'er's hand.
"Sister! You're so mean!"
"You guys secretly practiced such a powerful Martial Soul Fusion Skill and didn't even tell us!"
Shui Bing'er's cheeks burned with heat, and she waved her hands repeatedly, too shy to even lift her head.
"I... I didn't practice in secret, this is my first time performing it too..."
As soon as these words were spoken, there was another collective gasp from those around them.
To unleash such world-destroying power on the first attempt?
The gazes everyone turned toward Shui Bing'er were suddenly filled with unconcealable envy and jealousy.
This wasn't just bringing back a captain; this was like latching onto a golden thigh!
Xue Tianyu stood with his hands behind his back, his expression unchanged, his tone understated to the extreme.
"It's just a Martial Soul Fusion Skill, a simple thing."
"As long as the Martial Soul compatibility is high enough, if there is time, I will guide all of you to try it."
This sentence was like dropping a heavy bomb onto an already turbulent lake.
The girls erupted into deafening cheers, jumping and bouncing with excitement, their faces filled with infinite anticipation for the future.
Xue Wu leaned toward Shui Bing'er's ear, nudging her with an elbow while winking with a mischievous grin.
"Bing'er, you've really struck gold this time!"
"Not only is he handsome and powerful, but he can also carry the whole team. You'd better keep a close eye on him, or someone else might snatch him away!"
Shui Bing'er pushed Xue Wu away with a shy pout, wishing she could find a hole to crawl into.
Meanwhile, standing at the edge of the crowd, Shui Yue'er watched Xue Tianyu surrounded by the others, then glanced at her sister's bashful face.
She bit her red lip slightly, a flicker of deep envy and strange emotions quietly crossing the depths of her eyes.
If only I were the one who could perform the Martial Soul Fusion Skill with him.
After a morning of noise and shock, Skywater Academy gradually returned to a state of relative calm.
Shui Bing'er was sitting in the lounge, calming the surging soul power within her body, when hurried footsteps suddenly sounded outside the door.
A junior student responsible for relaying messages pushed the door open, looking flustered.
"Senior Sister Bing'er, the Dean just sent word."
"The Imperial Fighting Team from the Heaven Dou Royal Academy has arrived at the school gate. The Dean wants you to lead the team to the front courtyard to receive them immediately."
Upon hearing this, a flash of surprise crossed Shui Bing'er's beautiful eyes.
As the ace of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, the Imperial Fighting Team rarely left the imperial capital; why would they suddenly visit Skywater?
She turned her head to glance in the direction of the independent courtyard.
Tianyu had just exhausted his mental energy to guide her in performing that terrifying Martial Soul Fusion Skill; he must be extremely fatigued right now, deep in meditative recovery.
It would be truly inconsiderate to wake him at a time like this.
"Xue Wu, Yue'er, come with me to the front courtyard."
"Move quietly, and make sure not to disturb Tianyu's rest in the private courtyard."
Shui Bing'er rose quickly, retied her slightly disheveled ice-blue hair, and led several core team members toward the main gate.
In the plaza before the main entrance of Skywater Academy, several luxuriously decorated gilded carriages were parked.
The creatures pulling the carriages were all century-level Wind-Stepping Colts, fully displaying the grandeur of the royal family.
A group of over a dozen people stood in the open space before the gate, looking around with expressions that carried more than a hint of the arrogance typical of the Royal Academy.
Standing at the very front of the group was a young man dressed in magnificent brocade robes.
He had a head of dazzling blonde hair and an extremely handsome face with sharp, well-defined features, exuding a natural, gentle, and noble air.
Every gesture he made carried the composed demeanor of a royal crown prince.
This young man was none other than the current Crown Prince of the Heaven Dou Empire, Xue Qinghe.
Yet, no one knew that hidden beneath this refined exterior was the peerless genius of Martial Soul Hall, a talent seen once in ten thousand years: Qian Renxue.
Shui Bing'er led her team forward, her posture dignified as she offered a graceful, slight bow.
"Deputy Captain of the Skywater Team, Shui Bing'er, greets His Highness the Crown Prince."
The smile on Qian Renxue's face was as gentle as a spring breeze, and she immediately stepped forward to offer a polite gesture of support.
"Miss Shui, there is no need for such formalities."
"I have long heard that the Ice Phoenix of Skywater Academy stands in a league of its own. Seeing you today, Miss Shui, your ethereal temperament is truly as legendary as they say."
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