Martial Soul Fusion Skill!

"Shall we try?"

Hearing Ah Yin's suggestion, Ling Xuqing and Gu Yuena exchanged a glance. A strange light flickered in both their eyes.

Ling Xuqing nodded and said gently, "All right, Na'er. Let's try. Relax your mind and don't resist me."

"Okay!" Gu Yuena replied obediently, her violet eyes full of trust and anticipation.

Xiao Wu and Ah Yin hurried to retreat to a corner of the dorm, afraid of disturbing them. Still, both pairs of eyes remained fixed on the center of the room, unblinking.

Ling Xuqing took a deep breath, and the Golden Dragon King's origin within him instantly began to boil.

He tightened his grip on the Golden Overlord Spear. Dark golden blood and qi flowed along its shaft, radiating an overbearing, unrivaled pressure.

Gu Yuena likewise tightened her grip on the Silver Overlord Spear. The Silver Dragon King's origin within her awakened, and a soft yet profound silver light rose from the spear.

"Vmmm—"

The two spears slowly drew closer at the center of the dorm.

Just as their tips were about to touch—

"BOOM!!!"

A terrifying force of suction erupted from the point where the two spears met!

Ling Xuqing felt the Golden Dragon King's blood and qi within him surge toward the Silver Overlord Spear like a flood bursting through a dam.

Gu Yuena, too, felt the Silver Dragon King's origin within her being greedily devoured and fused with by the Golden Overlord Spear.

"Ah—"

Gu Yuena let out a soft cry as her body pitched forward against her will.

Ling Xuqing instinctively reached out and caught her slender waist.

The instant their bodies touched, the force of suction reached its peak!

"Rumble—"

The terrifying shock wave sent the tables and chairs flying across the dorm, and the windows shook violently.

Golden and silver light shot into the sky, completely enveloping Ling Xuqing and Gu Yuena.

"What is this...?" Ah Yin cried out in alarm. She sensed the dual laws of destruction and creation within that aura.

Xiao Wu's eyes widened in disbelief. "What a terrifying aura! Can two six-year-old children really produce this?!"

Within the light, Ling Xuqing and Gu Yuena's bodies floated in midair.

Their Martial Souls—the Golden Overlord Spear and the Silver Overlord Spear—completely fused at that moment.

"Roar—!!!"

A deafening dragon's roar exploded through the dorm!

Then, an enormous figure of light roared out from the platinum spear.

It was a dragon.

A giant dragon with dark golden scales, yet surrounded by a silver halo!

A single horn grew from its head. One eye was golden, the other violet, and its entire body radiated a terrifying aura where destruction and creation intertwined.

"The... Dragon God?!"

Ah Yin's face instantly turned pale.

She recognized the true nature of the dragon-shaped apparition at a glance—it was a being beyond all dragonkind, the legendary Dragon God!

Xiao Wu was so frightened that she covered her mouth, her legs going weak.

Within the light, Ling Xuqing and Gu Yuena's consciousnesses completely merged.

They felt each other's heartbeat, felt each other's bloodline, and sensed the bond that had spanned millions of years.

"Golden Dragon King..."

"Silver Dragon King..."

Their voices rang out simultaneously in their sea of consciousness, brimming with boundless shock and joy.

"We... can fuse!"

As their thoughts became one, the dragon-shaped apparition threw back its head and roared. A terrifying pressure swept across all of Nuoding City!

After roaring for a moment, the apparition slowly shrank, finally turning into a streak of platinum light that flowed back into Ling Xuqing and Gu Yuena.

"Hoo—"

The two exhaled at the same time and slowly landed on the ground.

Ling Xuqing released his arm from around Gu Yuena. Both of them were panting slightly.

"Th-that was incredible..." Xiao Wu poked her head out from the corner, her face full of shock. "Xuqing, Na'er, what... just happened?"

Ah Yin looked equally solemn. She walked up to them and asked in a low voice, "Xuqing, Na'er, what exactly was that Martial Soul Fusion Skill you just unleashed?"

Ling Xuqing and Gu Yuena exchanged a glance, a tacit understanding flickering in their eyes.

"We don't know either." Ling Xuqing shook his head and said, feigning confusion, "Our Martial Souls just felt very close to each other, so we tried fusing them. We didn't expect this to happen."

Gu Yuena nodded emphatically, her violet eyes filled with innocence. "That's right, big brother. Na'er doesn't know either..."

Ah Yin studied the two of them deeply. She had a feeling there was more to it, but since the children weren't willing to say more, she didn't press them.

"All right, it's getting late." Ah Yin glanced out the window and said softly, "A lot has happened tonight. You must be tired, too. Get some rest."

"Okay!" Gu Yuena nodded obediently.

Ling Xuqing smiled and walked over to the bed, pulling back the covers.

"Na'er, you can sleep with big brother tonight."

"Huh?" Gu Yuena froze, her cheeks instantly turning bright red.

Xiao Wu chimed in from the side, teasing her. "Oh, Na'er, don't be shy! Xuqing's bed is huge. You can both fit if you squeeze in!"

Ah Yin smiled warmly as well. "That's right, Na'er. It wouldn't be safe for you to sleep alone elsewhere. Just put up with sharing a bed with Xuqing for tonight."

Gu Yuena lowered her head, twisting the hem of her skirt between her fingers. Her voice was as soft as a mosquito's buzz. "Th-then... sorry for the trouble, big brother..."

"No trouble." Ling Xuqing smiled as he led her to the bed and helped her lie down, then lay beside her.

"Good night, Na'er."

"Good night... big brother."

Gu Yuena closed her eyes, a blissful smile curling her lips.

And deep within her sea of consciousness, the heart that had been sealed for tens of thousands of years was slowly melting, bit by bit.

The next morning.

Ling Xuqing slowly opened his eyes. Feeling the small, soft, warm body in his arms, he smiled tenderly.

Gu Yuena was still asleep, her head resting in the crook of Ling Xuqing's arm. Her long silver eyelashes fluttered slightly, like those of a quiet kitten.

"Xuqing, you're awake?" Xiao Wu's voice rang out in his sea of consciousness, tinged with amusement. "How was your sleep last night?"

Ling Xuqing smiled helplessly and replied in his mind, "Xiao Wu, don't tease me."

Ah Yin spoke softly as well. "Xuqing, you should wake Na'er. You still need to take her to register at Spirit Hall today."

"Okay."

Ling Xuqing gently patted Gu Yuena's shoulder and called to her softly, "Na'er, time to get up."

"Mmm..." Gu Yuena murmured and slowly opened her violet eyes.

When she realized that her head was resting in the crook of Ling Xuqing's arm, her cheeks instantly turned bright red.

"B-big brother..." She hurriedly sat up, covering her burning cheeks with her little hands and not daring to meet Ling Xuqing's eyes.

Ling Xuqing smiled and got up to straighten her tousled silver hair.

"Come on, let's wash up, then I'll take you to get breakfast."

"Okay!" Gu Yuena nodded obediently and followed Ling Xuqing into the washroom.

A little while later, they finished getting ready and opened the door.

The morning air in Nuoding City was fresh.

Holding Gu Yuena's little hand, Ling Xuqing headed toward the Spirit Hall Branch.

"Big brother, what's Spirit Hall like?"

Gu Yuena looked up at him and asked curiously.

"Spirit Hall..." Ling Xuqing thought for a moment, then explained gently, "It's the largest organization of Soul Masters on the whole continent. There, you can register your Martial Soul, collect an allowance, and receive training from Soul Masters."

"Wow..." Gu Yuena's eyes lit up.

"Will Na'er be able to become a powerful Soul Master one day, too?"

"Of course." Ling Xuqing affectionately pinched her cheek. "Our Na'er has a top-tier Martial Soul. One day, you'll become the most powerful Soul Master of all!"

"Okay!" Gu Yuena nodded emphatically, her violet eyes full of hope.

They chatted and laughed all the way there, and soon arrived at the entrance to the Spirit Hall Branch.

"Come on, let's go in." Ling Xuqing led Gu Yuena up the steps.

Just then, a cold voice came from behind them:

"Stop!"

Ling Xuqing halted and turned around.

A middle-aged man in a black outfit stood at the foot of the steps, his gaze fixed coldly on Gu Yuena.

"Who is this child? Why is she with you?"

Ling Xuqing furrowed his brow. He recognized the man—it was Yu Xiaogang, the very person who had stopped him at the academy gate yesterday.

Yu Xiaogang's face was still a little pale, clearly shaken by Ling Xuqing's humiliation of him the night before.

"Mister, what business is it of yours?" Ling Xuqing said coolly.

Yu Xiaogang's expression darkened. Pointing at Gu Yuena, he said coldly, "This child's background is unknown. You can't take her into Spirit Hall!"

"Oh?" Ling Xuqing's lips curled into a mocking smile. "Mister, who do you think you are? Do I need your permission to bring someone into Spirit Hall?"

"You—!" Yu Xiaogang was left speechless, his face turning livid.

He took a deep breath, forced down his anger, and said in a low voice, "Child, I'm only trying to help you! This child's origins are unknown. Be careful she isn't deceiving you!"

"Deceive me?" Gu Yuena peeked out from behind Ling Xuqing, a sly glint in her violet eyes. "Mister, are you jealous because big brother is nice to me?"

"You—!" Yu Xiaogang was left speechless again.

Ling Xuqing smiled, took Gu Yuena's hand, and walked straight into Spirit Hall.

"Come on, Na'er. Let's ignore him."

"Okay!" Gu Yuena nodded obediently and followed Ling Xuqing inside.

Yu Xiaogang stood there, his face livid as he watched them walk away, fists clenched tight.

"Fine... just fine! You'll regret this!"

He snarled through clenched teeth, then turned and ran toward the academy.

Inside Spirit Hall.

Ling Xuqing led Gu Yuena to the registration desk.

"Hello, I'd like to register this child's Martial Soul."

Ling Xuqing spoke to the staff member behind the counter.

The staff member looked up at Gu Yuena and asked gently, "Child, what's your name? And what's your Martial Soul?"

Gu Yuena took a deep breath and held out her little hand.

"Vmmm—"

The Silver Overlord Spear appeared in her palm, radiating brilliant silver light.

"My name is Na'er, and my Martial Soul is the Silver Overlord Spear."

The staff member's eyes lit up instantly.

"A top-tier weapon Martial Soul?!"

She quickly took out a crystal ball and handed it to Gu Yuena. "Child, test your Soul Power."

Gu Yuena placed her little hand on the crystal ball.

"Vmmm—"

The crystal ball instantly erupted in dazzling light, illuminating the entire hall.

"I-is that... Innate Full Soul Power?!"

The staff member cried out in shock, her face full of disbelief.

Ling Xuqing stood to the side, a satisfied smile curling his lips.

"All right, Na'er, you're registered." He patted her head. "From now on, you can come collect your allowance every month."

"Okay!" Gu Yuena nodded emphatically, her violet eyes full of delight.

The two walked out of Spirit Hall, sunlight falling warmly and pleasantly across them.

"Big brother, where are we going now?" Gu Yuena looked up and asked curiously.

Ling Xuqing smiled and said gently, "Let's go to the academy first. We can make plans for everything else once we're back at school."

"All right, big brother!" Gu Yuena nodded obediently, holding Ling Xuqing's hand tightly.

Their shadows stretched long in the morning light, like a warm, peaceful painting.

In the shadows some distance away, Zi JI watched them, a relieved smile curling her lips.

"My lord, you've finally found a place to belong."

She murmured softly, and her figure slowly vanished into thin air.