Divine Martial Soul, True Phoenix! Accepting Huo Wu!

"My Martial Soul should have already surpassed the conventional realm and entered the level of a Divine Martial Soul!"

Ji Bai stared at the Phoenix circling around him.

The pressure it radiated was unlike that of an ordinary Martial Soul, and the faint sacred aura it had never possessed before was enough to prove that his Fire Phoenix Martial Soul was no longer ordinary.

"Bzz—"

As the Phoenix Domain unfolded, Ji Bai felt as though he were the ruler of flames, the true king of all birds!

Not only had his Martial Soul and domain been enhanced, but Ji Bai also discovered that even his first four soul skills had undergone corresponding transformations.

"Bzz!"

His first Soul Ring suddenly lit up. With a thought from Ji Bai, a ball of golden flame abruptly condensed in midair outside the window. Golden light flashed, and a terrifying explosion erupted in the sky.

"Rumble!"

The pedestrians below had no idea what was happening and all looked up. Yet the terrifying heat wave and explosive energy sent them sprawling to the ground, their faces filled with fear.

"Whoosh!"

With a wave of his hand, Ji Bai recalled all the fire-elemental energy into his palm and absorbed it back into his body.

"Moving as my heart wills, acting as I please!"

After just one nirvana, his strength had improved so greatly. Even gaining two levels of Soul Power in a row counted as the smallest reward. Ji Bai's eyes grew brighter and brighter.

He had grasped the future!

Ji Bai suddenly realized that after undergoing nirvana once, his body seemed to have grown considerably.

It was not just his soul skills, domain, Soul Power, and Martial Soul that had improved. Even his height had increased.

"I'm nearly one point nine meters now, aren't I?"

Ji Bai tore off the clothes that had become somewhat tight, along with the shoes that had grown too small.

The Golden Emperor Burning Heaven Flame appeared out of thin air.

In the span of a single breath, it burned those clothes to ashes.

Fortunately, he had prepared in advance.

His Storage Soul Tool held quite a few large-sized outfits, saving him from having to buy new ones every so often.

"Knock, knock, knock!"

A knock suddenly sounded at the door. Ji Bai went to open it, and the moment it swung open, Huo Wu's mature and lovely face came into view.

"Huh?"

Huo Wu did not know much about the body beneath Ji Bai's clothes, but she could still tell that he was different from before.

"Xiaobai, you seem to have gotten taller!"

Ji Bai was also surprised that Huo Wu had noticed at a glance. He said, "Do you know the saying, 'Phoenix Nirvana, rebirth through fire'? I just went through it once and grew quite a bit!"

"Phoenix Nirvana, rebirth through fire..." Huo Wu murmured. Her delicate hand unconsciously climbed onto Ji Bai's chest, gently caressing his firm torso.

Looking at Huo Wu, who seemed like a hooligan, Ji Bai reached out and gently covered her delicate hand with his own as he softly asked,

"Senior, what did you come to see me for?"

Huo Wu was slightly stunned by Ji Bai's sudden action. The warm sensation on the back of her hand made her heart race and her cheeks burn.

"I came to see what you were doing."

"Ever since you came back that day, you've been acting strangely and barely speaking."

"Xiaobai, whatever is troubling you, don't keep it bottled up inside. Tell me. Maybe I... maybe I can help share your burdens. Although I'm not as strong as you, I'll do everything I can to handle things you can't deal with."

Huo Wu's words sounded like the most sincere confession.

As the old saying went:

When you were with the person you liked, your heart was filled with joy. You were willing to give, your heart fluttered, you looked forward to things, and the whole world felt sweet.

When you were with someone who liked you, you would be cared for and cherished. You would not need to tread carefully.

"Senior, I'm fine. Don't worry." Ji Bai raised his hand and gently stroked Huo Wu's face with a smile.

Huo Wu raised her hand to cover the one Ji Bai had placed on her face and softly asked, "Xiaobai, are you under a lot of pressure?"

Ji Bai smiled. "What makes you say that?"

Huo Wu's beautiful eyes fluttered as she slowly moved closer, gradually pushing Ji Bai back into the room.

Ji Bai slowly retreated, thoroughly confused by Huo Wu's actions.

"Click!"

Huo Wu hooked the door shut with her foot.

"Senior, what are you..."

Ji Bai froze.

"Xiaobai, I know a way to relieve stress. Do you want to try it?" Huo Wu grabbed Ji Bai by the collar and asked with a smile.

"Uh... what way?" Ji Bai had already been a little taller than Huo Wu, and now he looked down at her. The expanse of snowy white before him made his head spin.

Huo Wu gently bit her lower lip and said shyly, "Xiaobai, are you willing to accept me?"

Ji Bai was startled. "Senior, you..."

Huo Wu hurriedly said, "Don't call me Senior anymore. I don't like that title. Call me Xiao Wu."

Ji Bai swallowed, his breathing gradually quickening.

"Ah!"

Huo Wu had been gazing into Ji Bai's golden eyes when she suddenly realized that she had been lifted into the air.

A second later, she found herself cradled in Ji Bai's arms.

She wrapped her arms around Ji Bai's neck and gazed affectionately into his eyes.

Don't be impulsive!

Otherwise, someone will be hurt because of your impulsiveness!

Stay calm!

Ji Bai's breathing was rapid as he repeatedly told himself to calm down, yet he carried Huo Wu toward the bed step by step.

That's right!

He had calmed down, but he would still continue.

Since he had flirted with her, and since Huo Wu had feelings for him too, he would not hand her over to someone else.

Three days later.

Huo Lin, the teacher sent by Blazing Academy, and Shui Jing, the teacher from Skywater Academy, began gathering the teams and prepared to leave Suotuo City for their respective academies.

"Still haven't found them?" Huo Lin asked with a frown as he looked at Huo Wushuang and the others before him.

Huo Wushuang frowned. "Only Xiaobai's room is left unchecked."

"Why didn't you check it?" Huo Lin's brows drew together.

Huo Wushuang scratched his head. "There was a sign hanging on the door saying, 'In seclusion, do not disturb,' so I didn't knock."

Huo Lin frowned in thought. "If that's the case... Xiao Wu may be with Xiaobai."

He turned to Shui Jing and said, "Sister Shui, we may need to wait a little longer."

Shui Jing smiled. "That's fine."

Tap, tap!

A series of footsteps sounded in the corridor outside, drawing everyone's attention.

Huo Wushuang poked his head out and saw Ji Bai and Huo Wu walking side by side from the other end of the corridor.

The two chatted and laughed, and their relationship was clearly different from before.

Huo Wushuang instantly sensed that something was off about the atmosphere between Ji Bai and Huo Wu, and he narrowed his eyes with a smile.

"They're here!"

Huo Wushuang turned to Huo Lin, Shui Jing, and the others.

Ji Bai had also noticed Huo Wushuang peeking just now. Lowering his gaze, he smiled. "Looks like they're all waiting for us. We should be heading back."

Huo Wu's eyes lit up, and she giggled. "That's great! I won't have to see Shui Bing'er anymore. From now on, you're mine alone!"

Ji Bai could not help but laugh when he heard that.

However...

That was indeed the truth.

As the two entered the room, they instantly drew everyone's attention.