... Martial Soul Academy, Heaven Grade Class One.
"All right, everyone, that's all for today's lesson. Class dismissed."
After the theory teacher finished the lesson, everyone was dismissed. Although Murong Huai was the homeroom teacher, the Martial Soul Academy naturally wouldn't assign him too many teaching duties.
At that moment, Murong Huai was browsing through materials in the Martial Soul Academy's Library. Although he had read the original work, he still understood most of the knowledge only vaguely. A true powerhouse needed both theory and strength.
A dozen or so books lay beside Murong Huai. The one in his hands was titled Martial Soul Fusion Theory, and most of the others were about similar subjects.
"The conditions required for Martial Soul Fusion are quite special and vary from case to case. First, the Martial Souls share the same origin, and their attributes complement each other. Second, when two powers are absolute opposites, they can fuse through extreme resistance. Third..."
Clatter!
A thin book fell from the top of the shelf and landed on the floor. Murong Huai stepped forward and picked it up. A few large characters were written on the front: Martial Soul Fusion and Military Formation Theory. In the bottom-right corner was a line of smaller text: Author—Murong Zhige.
"Well, look at that. My great-grandfather wrote this. I'd better give it a good read."
Murong Huai slowly opened the book. On the first page was a single sentence.
"Martial Souls fuse as one, their wills resonating; military formations tread the stars, their foundations built on ten thousand bones."
"Damn, that's pretty badass."
Murong Huai continued reading. "The principles behind Martial Soul Fusion Skills and military formations remain the same despite their myriad changes. The former..."
"Hey, who are you?"
Murong Huai had been absorbed in the book when