Perfect Martial Soul Fusion

"When have I ever teased you about something like this?"

Ji Jing shot her an annoyed glance, his tone lingering and explanatory, "The night we first arrived at the academy, you were meditating on your bed, and I sensed the soul power leaking out as you cultivated."

"By coming into contact with that leaking soul power, I confirmed that a Martial Soul Fusion Skill must exist between us, and the compatibility rate definitely wouldn't be low."

This explanation was logical and well-founded, instantly shattering all of Wang Dong's doubts.

She stared blankly at Ji Jing, her mind a complete void.

A Martial Soul Fusion Skill...

She actually had a Martial Soul Fusion Skill with this guy?

In the world of soul masters, members of the opposite sex who possess a Martial Soul Fusion Skill have a high probability of becoming a couple; wouldn't that mean she and Ji Jing...

After her wild thoughts subsided, curiosity and excitement surged into her heart.

She grabbed Ji Jing's hand, pulled him toward a deserted corner, and urged him excitedly, "Then what are we waiting for! Quick, let's try it right now!"

The two stood at the corner of the corridor outside Zhou Yi's office, where no one else was around.

Wang Dong took a deep breath and tried to slowly channel her soul power into Ji Jing's palm.

The next moment, a marvelous sensation occurred.

The instant their two streams of soul power touched, there was not the slightest rejection or clash; instead, like lovers reunited after a long separation, they instantly merged together!

A terrifying aura, far more powerful than the sum of their individual soul powers, began to rise between their clasped hands!

"It's real!"

Wang Dong's beautiful eyes widened, and as she felt the perfectly harmonious and seamless fluctuations of soul power, her face was filled with disbelief.

This time, Ji Jing's perception was clearer and more profound than it had been that night.

Within that merged soul power, he clearly sensed a feeling of perfect compatibility.

After all, he was a sealed deity; in a fusion like this, he could easily discern its essence.

"This is more than just a martial soul fusion," Ji Jing said, suppressing the tremor in his heart, "This is a perfect fusion."

"A perfect fusion?!"

Wang Dong was shocked once again.

This term represented the highest realm of martial soul fusion, a legendary existence!

Just as they were about to further stimulate their soul power, the office door suddenly creaked open.

"What are you two doing, acting all sneaky at the door?"

Zhou Yi's icy voice rang out, startling Wang Dong into quickly letting go of his hand, causing the powerful aura that had been brewing to dissipate.

Ji Jing, however, remained composed; he pulled the still blushing and heart-pounding Wang Dong and walked into the office with a calm expression.

"Teacher Zhou, we came to apply to be assigned to the same team for the freshman assessment."

Zhou Yi frowned and said coldly, "Nonsense! Grouping must be based on the optimal configuration of each person's martial soul and development path; how could it be whatever you want? You are both power attack types, how could you possibly be assigned to the same team?"

"Because we have a Martial Soul Fusion Skill."

Ji Jing calmly dropped this bombshell.

The expression Zhou Yi had been preparing to use to lash out froze on her face. Her sharp gaze swept back and forth between Ji Jing and Wang Dong, filled with suspicion: "A Martial Soul Fusion Skill? Are you sure?"

"Yes, Teacher."

Wang Dong had regained her composure by now and nodded heavily, "We just tried it at the door; it's absolutely true."

To prove it, the two held hands again in front of Zhou Yi and channeled their soul power.

"Hum--!"

Fluctuations of soul power, even clearer than before, spread throughout the office. That perfectly merged, endless aura made even Zhou Yi, a Soul Emperor, feel a trace of trepidation!

"This... this really is a Martial Soul Fusion Skill! And the compatibility rate is terrifyingly high!"

Zhou Yi gasped, the shock in her eyes beyond measure.

She had been teaching for many years, but this was the first time she had seen students with a Martial Soul Fusion Skill with her own eyes, let alone such a perfect fusion!

She instantly understood what this meant.

A three-person team possessing a Martial Soul Fusion Skill would have combat power far exceeding that of an ordinary team!

Any optimal configuration pales in comparison to the five words: Martial Soul Fusion Skill.

"Good! Good! Good!"

Zhou Yi said the word "good" three times in a row, her eyes filled with excitement and thrill.

"I understand! I approve of this! The two of you, plus Huo Yuhao, will form a team!"

She made her decision immediately.

"Huo Yuhao has already transferred to the Soul Guidance Department for dual cultivation. After school tomorrow, I will have him go directly to find you so you can practice together in advance. You may return now."

"Yes, teacher."

Ji Jing and Wang Dong exchanged a glance, both seeing joy in each other's eyes. After bowing respectfully, they left the office side by side.

Walking along the tree-lined path back to the dormitory, the afternoon sun filtered through the gaps in the leaves, casting mottled spots of light. The atmosphere was peaceful and beautiful.

Wang Dong was clearly in an excellent mood; her bright, powder-blue eyes curved into crescent moons, and her steps were noticeably lighter.

Swinging the hand she was still holding with Ji Jing, she tilted her head and asked with some curiosity:

"Ji Jing, I'm a bit confused, though. Why does Teacher Zhou always want to assign Huo Yuhao as our teammate? Doesn't he only have one ten-year soul ring?"

"Could it be that she's afraid he won't pass the assessment on his own, so she specifically wants us to carry him?"

Ji Jing naturally knew that although Huo Yuhao appeared frail, his divine skill, Spiritual Detection Sharing, was an indispensable core for any team.

However, these things were ultimately secrets; theoretically, he shouldn't know about them before seeing them with his own eyes.

Therefore, he just shook his head indifferently, a casual smile appearing on his face:

"I don't know the teacher's specific arrangements either. But it doesn't matter. When we see Huo Yuhao tomorrow and learn about his soul skills and abilities, the reason will become clear."

"Even if we take a step back and assume it's as you said—that we need to carry him—wouldn't that be a very simple task for us?"

Ji Jing's tone was filled with powerful confidence, making Wang Dong feel incredibly secure.

"Mm!"

She nodded heavily, expressing one hundred percent agreement with Ji Jing's words.

In her view, as long as Ji Jing was there, no problem was a problem.

Having figured this out, she stopped dwelling on the matter of Huo Yuhao. She gripped Ji Jing's hand tighter, pulling him along as she quickened her pace, her tone full of joy and anticipation:

"Alright, alright, let's forget about that Huo Yuhao! We're so happy today because we successfully became teammates! To celebrate, you have to make me lots and lots of delicious food tonight!"

Ji Jing looked at this girl with helplessness and indulgence.

The more he spent time with her, the more he could feel that she seemed to be forgetting, bit by bit and unconsciously, the fact that she was still in a "male body" when in front of him.

This kind of natural hand-holding and intimate acting spoiled had become more and more frequent.

It was no different from when they were in the God Realm.

It seemed that the underlying logic of this world—the "love-struck brain"—had already begun to take effect.

However, Ji Jing was happy to see this; he could even say he enjoyed it quite a bit.

Anyway... Wang Dong's male disguise was equally exquisite and beautiful, and that little hand holding his was fragrant and soft, with an excellent touch.

No matter how he looked at it, he wasn't losing out.

He gripped that soft, boneless hand back, the smile at the corners of his mouth deepening:

"Fine, I'll listen to you. Today, I'll let you see what a real Taotie Feast is."