As the fourth Soul Ring gradually solidified, the fluctuations in Soul Power around them settled down.
The girls who had witnessed everything stood frozen in place, their eyes wide with shock.
But soon, they exchanged glances, each seeing the same thought in the other's eyes.
They had to keep this secret.
Before Zi Ji could speak, Zhu Zhuqing and Zhu Zhuyun spoke up with solemn expressions.
"Everything we have now belongs to our master. We would never do anything to harm him."
"We'll bury what we just saw in our hearts for the rest of our lives."
Seeing how readily they understood, Zi Ji nodded in satisfaction, then turned to Qin Jiuxiao.
This man certainly had a good eye for women.
Qin Jiuxiao slowly opened his eyes and looked at the system panel.
[Host: Qin Jiuxiao]
[Age: 12]
[Martial Soul: Desolate Ten Fiends]
[Soul Power: Level 44]
[First Soul Skill (Heavenly Horned Ant): Ultimate Power! (48,000 years; evolves with physical constitution)]
[Second Soul Skill (Thunder Emperor): Thunder Domain · Heavenly Punishment! (48,000 years; evolves with physical constitution)]
[Third Soul Skill (Kunpeng): Kunpeng Wings: World's Number One Extreme Speed! (48,000 years; evolves with physical constitution)]
[Fourth Soul Skill (Qilin): Qilin Step · Nine Qilin Strides! (48,000 years; evolves with physical constitution)]
[Current Traits: "Fleshly Sanctification (Seven-Colored)," "Heaven-Defying Comprehension (Seven-Colored)," "Holy Angel's Protection (Seven-Colored)," "Nine-Orifice Exquisite Heart (Seven-Colored)," "Devouring Domain (Red)," "Teleportation (Red)," "Flesh and Blood Treasure Medicine (Red)," "Path to Death (Red)," "Poison Immunity (Gold)," "Self-Cultivation (Gold)," "White Moonlight (Gold)"...]
Looking at this fourth Soul Skill, Qin Jiuxiao seemed to see a familiar figure from a past life.
For seeing, use the Double-Pupil Technique; for traveling, use the Qilin Step.
I'll do the same from now on.
Qin Jiuxiao looked up at Zi Ji and the others. There was no need for thanks; everyone understood.
Then Qin Jiuxiao turned his gaze to the sisters, Zhu Zhuqing and Zhu Zhuyun.
He seemed to feel a special connection with the two of them.
Following that connection, Qin Jiuxiao released his fourth Soul Skill.
A black Soul Ring slowly appeared, and the Qilin's silhouette behind him threw back its head and roared.
Zhu Zhuqing and Zhu Zhuyun's Martial Souls emerged on their own, too.
Two Hell Spirit Cats stepped out from behind them and came before Qin Jiuxiao, lowering their heads.
The sisters also moved to Qin Jiuxiao's side, one on either side, and held his arms. Their eyes were filled with his image.
"Roar!"
The two women turned into streaks of ghostly light and merged into the Qilin. Qin Jiuxiao, too, became a beam of light and merged with it.
As the three disappeared, a winged Qilin wreathed in seven-colored light appeared before everyone.
Compared to before, new dark-purple markings covered its body, and its aura of ferocity had grown considerably.
Martial Soul Fusion Skill: Nine-Nether Ink Qilin!
"This is... a Martial Soul Fusion Skill!"
With Zi Ji's experience, she could naturally see what it was. What shocked her was that all three of them could fuse together.
It couldn't quite be called a Trinity Martial Soul Fusion Skill, but it was far stronger than a fusion between two people.
The only flaw was that Zhu Zhuqing and Zhu Zhuyun's Martial Soul quality was somewhat low compared to Qin Jiuxiao's.
If their Martial Souls were of higher quality, this Martial Soul Fusion Skill might be even stronger.
"Zi Ji, take one of my attacks and see roughly how strong this Martial Soul Fusion Skill is."
Qin Jiuxiao's voice rumbled from the Qilin's mouth.
Without a word, Zi Ji added another layer of restrictions to the room.
"Come on!"
As soon as Zi Ji finished speaking,
Qin Jiuxiao controlled the Qilin as it leaped into the air and stamped down with one foot.
"Qilin Heaven-Shaking Stride!"
This move, derived from the Nine Qilin Strides of his fourth Soul Skill, was incredibly powerful.
Violet-black Soul Power gathered in Zi Ji's hand, forming a shield in front of her.
Crack!
As the attack came down, cracks spread across the shield Zi Ji had formed.
Under her astonished gaze, it shattered.
"Devouring Domain!"
Zi Ji activated her domain and devoured the rest of Qin Jiuxiao's attack, unable to hide her amazement.
"The attack from this Martial Soul Fusion Skill is already on par with that of most Soul Douluo."
"If their Soul Power rises further, even just to Soul Ancestor, the three of you could stand against—or even defeat—a Titled Douluo."
"For now, most of this Martial Soul Fusion Skill's power still comes from Jiuxiao. His physical strength and overall power are what give it such might."
Qin Jiuxiao nodded, and the Qilin broke apart into beams of light.
With an arm around each woman, he slowly landed.
At that moment, the Zhu sisters exchanged glances, unable to hide their excitement.
A Titled Douluo!
It was a realm everyone on the continent dreamed of reaching. Once they became Soul Ancestors, they would be able to defeat one alongside Qin Jiuxiao.
But when they heard Zi Ji's last words, guilt crept into their eyes.
"Master, we're too weak. We're holding you back."
Qin Jiuxiao shook his head, unconcerned, and kissed each of them on the cheek.
"It's all right. No one is born strong."
"Besides, I have a way to make you stronger quickly. I can also strengthen your bodies so you can absorb Soul Rings beyond your limits."
"When the time comes, defeating a Titled Douluo won't be a problem."
A spark lit in the eyes of Zhu Zhuqing and the others. If they could absorb Soul Rings beyond their limits too, their future achievements would far surpass what they could reach now.
"Thank you, Master. Meeting you in this life is the luckiest thing that's ever happened to me."
Zhu Zhuyun generously offered him a sweet kiss. Xiao Wu watched, her face flushed and her heart racing.
Seeing her sister do that, Zhu Zhuqing's ears grew hot.
But then she thought, We've already given ourselves to Qin Jiuxiao. What's there to be shy about?
She followed her sister's example and kissed Qin Jiuxiao on the other cheek.
Watching her younger sister finally come around, Zhu Zhuyun's eyes brimmed with relief.
From now on, the sisters would stand together. Surely they could carve out a place for themselves at Qin Jiuxiao's side.
Meanwhile,
After suffering a setback at Qin Jiuxiao's hands, Tang San walked down the street in low spirits.
He clutched his chest, his face full of resentment. Looking back toward the Rose Hotel, his eyes brimmed with hatred.
"Qin Jiuxiao, I'll never let you off."
"Once I get to Shrek Academy, I'll make even more powerful hidden weapons."
"You dared insult Tang Sect Hidden Weapons. You've chosen the Path to Death."
He turned around, only to crash headfirst into someone with a bang.
With an "Oof," the man opposite him fell flat on his backside, his voice blazing with fury.
"Damn it, who's that? Are you blind, daring to run into your master, Bu Le?"
"Tired of living?"
A filthy, lecherous man with buck teeth and the stench of liquor about him slowly got to his feet, glaring viciously at Tang San.
Tang San swept a cold glance over Bu Le, snorted, and brushed past him.
He just felt especially unlucky today, though he had no idea why.
"You weren't watching where you were going. Serves you right!"
That attitude enraged Bu Le.
This kid was asking for it. If Tang San walked out of here unharmed today, Bu Le would write his own name backward!
"Kid, if your father never taught you manners, then I'll teach you in his place!"
Bu Le summoned his Martial Soul. A pair of pink bra-like covers appeared behind him, while one white and two yellow Soul Rings circled his body.
Tang San was shocked. This man was actually a Soul Ancestor!
"Heh-heh, let's see where you can run now, kid!"
"First Soul Skill: Dual Covers Descent!"
As the words fell, the Heavenly Gauze Twin Covers Martial Soul rapidly grew larger and descended amid Tang San's horrified gaze.
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