"No problem. I'm not afraid of hard work!"
Ling Yun agreed, but when Huo Wushuang heard this, he couldn't help shaking his head. Junior, you're still too naive.
He had also practiced the Ring Fusion Secret Technique, but after several years of trying, he still hadn't found his way into it.
In the entire Blazing Academy, Huo Wu was the only one who had successfully learned Ring Fusion, and even she was only halfway there. Using Ring Fusion could still leave her injured.
The moment Huo Wu said she would teach Ling Yun Ring Fusion and make him stronger, Huo Wushuang knew his little sister was definitely bluffing him.
But he didn't stop her. After all, if a genius like Ling Yun joined the Blazing Academy, it would be a wonderful thing for them.
Thinking of this, Huo Wushuang smiled. "Junior, I'll take you to the dormitory first."
"Sure, Brother Wushuang."
With that, Ling Yun followed Huo Wushuang into the dormitory building. After the two left, Feng Xiaotian followed Huo Wu around like a shadow, annoying her to no end.
Inside the dormitory building, Huo Wushuang found a single room and arranged for Ling Yun to stay there. Then he said, "Ling Yun, this is your room. Mine is on the first floor. If you need anything, come find me. Don't be shy."
"Got it, Brother Wushuang."
Ling Yun tidied up the room, then opened the Flame Meditation Method and began reading.
The Flame Meditation Method truly lived up to its reputation as a top-tier meditation method. It was far more sophisticated than the elementary meditation method he had practiced for two and a half years.
The elementary meditation method absorbed the elemental energy drifting through the air directly, then used the Martial Soul to convert it into Soul Power.
But the energy in the air was impure and chaotic, making it extremely difficult to convert. Even a top-tier Martial Soul like the Five Spirit Lock needed a long time to turn it into Soul Power.
The Flame Meditation Method was entirely different. It could absorb the fire energy in the air directly, then convert it into fire-attributed Soul Power.
Converting fire energy into fire-attributed Soul Power was undoubtedly much easier. Thus, even Soul Masters with lower-quality Martial Souls could rapidly increase their Soul Power.
Meditating in a place like a volcanic crater, where fire energy abounded, would make cultivation even faster.
Once he understood the principles of the Flame Meditation Method, Ling Yun eagerly began to practice. Feeling his Soul Power steadily grow, he couldn't help beaming with delight.
And so, the night passed without incident.
Early the next morning, Ling Yun woke up, had breakfast, then went with Huo Wushuang to find Huo Wu. She was testing her third Soul Skill on the school's training field.
As in the original story, Huo Wu's third Soul Skill was called "Repulsive Fire Ring." It used flames to create a wave of scorching heat, forming a gale that could blow Soul Masters away from within a sixty-meter radius.
Though the move had no attack power, it was excellent for protecting teammates and keeping enemies at bay, allowing their Power Attack System Soul Masters to attack under cover. It was a decent Soul Skill.
If she used this Soul Skill after Ring Fusion, its power would increase even further.
"Good morning, Sister Huo Wu!" Seeing her, Ling Yun smiled and greeted her.
At the sound of Ling Yun's slightly childish voice, Huo Wu turned around at once and smiled. "Ling Yun, Brother, what brings you here?"
"I was going to Fire Cloud Mountain to cultivate, but this kid insisted on coming to learn the Ring Fusion Secret Technique from you. I had no choice but to bring him along."
Huo Wushuang spread his hands and shook his head helplessly. The Fire Cloud Mountain he mentioned was the extinct volcano behind the academy. Cultivating there would rapidly increase his Soul Power.
"You really are eager, aren't you?" Huo Wu chuckled. Then she continued, "All right! Since you're so interested in Ring Fusion, I'll teach you the Ring Fusion Secret Technique now."
After a pause, Huo Wu gathered her thoughts and explained it to Ling Yun like a strict female teacher.
"To practice the Ring Fusion Secret Technique, you first have to understand what Ring Fusion is.
"Ring Fusion, as the name suggests, is merging all your Soul Rings into one, greatly increasing their age and, in turn, the power of your Soul Skills.
"Generally speaking, Ring Fusion is a talent. Only a few very unusual Soul Masters can do it. But I believe you can, since you have Innate Full Soul Power and can absorb Soul Rings beyond your level. You're special in your own right.
"First, I'll show you. Watch closely."
As soon as she finished speaking, Huo Wu walked over to a massive boulder, five meters tall and seemingly heavy, and the First Soul Ring at her feet suddenly lit up.
"First Soul Skill: Flame Fist!"
In the blink of an eye, Huo Wu gathered fire-attributed Soul Power in her right arm, wreathing it in blazing flames, then drove her fist into the boulder before her.
A deep, muffled hum rang out. A dense web of cracks appeared across the hard boulder.
"See? This is my First Soul Skill, Flame Fist. It's a close-combat skill, and its power isn't especially strong. It can only leave a few cracks in a boulder. But once I use the Ring Fusion Secret Technique, that's a different story."
With that, Huo Wu released her Soul Power. Two yellow and one purple Soul Rings shot up and floated above her head. She gathered her Soul Power and forcibly compressed all three rings together.
The process consumed a tremendous amount of Soul Power. Beads of sweat trickled down Huo Wu's forehead, but she practiced Ring Fusion often and had mastered a few techniques.
After compressing them for over a minute, the three Soul Rings finally merged into one, becoming a radiant purple ring.
Judging by its color, the fused Soul Ring was about three thousand years old.
Huo Wu continued gathering her Soul Power, and the fused ring above her head flashed abruptly.
"First Soul Skill: Flame Fist!"
Huo Wu punched the boulder again. Before her fist even hit, Ling Yun felt a terrifying pressure the moment she swung, as scorching waves of heat rushed toward him.
In the blink of an eye, Huo Wu's small, delicate fist slammed into the boulder.
Boom—
A thunderous roar shook the heavens. The boulder shattered, exploding into countless fragments that shot in every direction.
Huo Wu wiped the sweat from her forehead and smiled. "See? That's the power of the Ring Fusion Secret Technique!
"It does take a while, but this is my first time fusing thousand-year Soul Rings. With enough practice, I'll be able to shorten the time it takes.
"Besides, Soul Masters with a single attribute have an easier time practicing Ring Fusion. Take me, for example: I'm a fire-attribute Soul Master, so all my Soul Rings are fire-attribute as well.
"When the Soul Rings share the same attribute, they're easier to fuse. As for you..."
Huo Wu looked at Ling Yun, frowning. "You said you aren't purely a fire-attribute Soul Master, so I don't know if you'll be able to learn Ring Fusion.
"You can try it first. If you really can't learn it, then give up! Don't let one secret technique delay your Soul Power cultivation. With your talent, you can become a Titled Douluo."
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