The place where Chen Mo and the others were was rather remote.
The nearest town was still dozens of kilometers away.
So they found a cave to spend the night in first.
Beside the campfire.
Chen Mo cleaned the few Soft Bone Rabbits he had hunted.
He skewered them on wooden sticks and set them over the fire to roast slowly.
The Ice Empress urged him from the side, "Hurry up. Are you trying to starve this empress to death? Besides, does eating have to be so troublesome? Why insist on cooking it? It's not as if we can't eat it raw."
Having lived in the Far North for years, the Ice Empress...
Had very few demands when it came to food.
As long as it was edible, it would do.
Sitting nearby, Ye Guyi heard the Ice Empress say she wanted to eat the meat raw.
She couldn't help marveling.
No wonder she managed to cultivate into a Titled Douluo. Look how simple she keeps things when it comes to eating.
Chen Mo leisurely turned the roasting Soft Bone Rabbits, sprinkling a handful of spices over them as well.
"Don't rush. They're almost ready."
Sizzle, sizzle...
Fat sizzled out of the roasting Soft Bone Rabbits.
The flavor of the spices seeped fully into the cuts in the meat.
The aroma of roasted meat filled the surroundings.
Although the Ice Empress kept complaining about how slow he was, she still couldn't help swallowing.
Ten minutes later.
The Soft Bone Rabbits were finally ready.
Crisp outside and tender within, they were golden, tempting, and wonderfully fragrant.
"Here you are, my lady!"
Chen Mo picked up a roasted Soft Bone Rabbit and handed it to the Ice Empress first.
After all, she had worked hard and rendered great service today.
Not only had she stood guard while he absorbed his Soul Bone, she had also killed a whole bunch of Evil Soul Masters.
"Not bad, little Mo. You know how things work." The Ice Empress nodded in satisfaction, took the Soft Bone Rabbit, and bit off a large mouthful.
Stars immediately lit up in her eyes.
Delicious! It smells so good!
She couldn't help marveling inwardly at how remarkable humans were.
They could actually make food taste this delicious.
Chen Mo picked up another skewer and offered it to Ye Guyi.
Ye Guyi waved her hands repeatedly. "You two eat. I'm not hungry."
"Grr... grumble..."
An abrupt rumbling sound rang out.
Ye Guyi's cheeks instantly flushed.
Because that was her hungry stomach protesting.
Between fighting and being hunted, she hadn't eaten a single bite all day.
She had long since become ravenous.
Seeing that Ye Guyi was too embarrassed to eat...
Chen Mo said, "Go on. Being hungry is no pleasant feeling."
"All right. Thank you." Ye Guyi reached out to take it.
Neither expected their hands to accidentally touch.
The instant they made contact...
Chen Mo's Martial Soul automatically switched to his Second Martial Soul, Dimo.
Immediately afterward...
Their Soul Power actually merged together of its own accord.
It turned into golden threads that floated around them.
Their previously separate Soul Power auras began drawing toward each other and resonating.
Both were startled.
They hurriedly pulled their hands apart.
Fortunately, the Soft Bone Rabbit had already been placed in Ye Guyi's hand.
The Ice Empress also noticed what was happening over there.
She quickly asked, "What happened?"
Chen Mo shook his head. "I don't know. The moment I touched her just now, my Soul Power seemed to pour out by itself, as though it had a mind of its own. There was also a strange feeling I can't quite describe."
Ye Guyi nodded repeatedly as well.
After hearing this, the Ice Empress fell into thought.
Chen Mo said, "Never mind. Let's eat first."
A little while later.
Once they had polished off every last bit of the Soft Bone Rabbits...
The Ice Empress patted her stomach contentedly.
She looked at Chen Mo and Ye Guyi.
"All right. Now, you two, touch your hands together like you did just now. But this time, put your palms against each other."
Chen Mo asked in confusion, "Huh? Why?"
"Enough chatter. Hurry up and do it," the Ice Empress urged.
Electrolux's voice sounded at that moment as well.
"Little Mo, just do as the little scorpion says. I sensed a remarkable resonance between your Second Martial Soul and this young lady just now."
"Oh." Chen Mo looked at Ye Guyi. "Sister Guyi, are you all right with that?"
"No problem."
Ye Guyi did not refuse.
The two then sat cross-legged facing each other and extended both hands, pressing their palms together.
Immediately afterward...
The scene from earlier appeared again.
The Ice Empress stroked her chin, her suspicions confirmed.
"Just as I thought!"
Chen Mo withdrew his hands and turned to ask, "What is it?"
Ye Guyi also gave her a curious look.
"Your Martial Souls can fuse together."
"If I had to put a name to it, it would probably be a Martial Soul Fusion Skill!"
Chen Mo and Ye Guyi looked into each other's eyes.
They were utterly astonished.
Both exclaimed in unison, "A Martial Soul Fusion Skill!"
The Ice Empress nodded, then instructed them, "All right. Next, summon your Martial Souls, then do as I tell you."
Chen Mo and Ye Guyi immediately complied.
Each summoned their Martial Soul.
Then, following the Ice Empress's instructions, they guided their Soul Power to intertwine.
Before long.
Both sets of Soul Rings began spinning faster in unison, their radiance reflecting off and drawing toward one another.
Their bodies also unconsciously moved closer until they embraced.
As the phantoms of their Martial Souls slowly approached, overlapped, and fused together...
Golden holy light, dazzling yet not harsh on the eyes, shot into the sky.
An aura of pure light and holiness filled the entire cave.
It could be said that any Evil Soul Master below the rank of Seven-Ring Soul Sage...
Who dared enter the cave at that moment would be completely purified in an instant.
"It worked!"
"What surprises me even more is that these two Martial Souls have actually reached one hundred percent compatibility, both in quality and in attributes."
"How rare."
The Ice Empress spoke with a touch of astonishment, then turned and walked out of the cave.
Meanwhile, within Chen Mo's Sea of Consciousness.
Electrolux had not remained idle either.
He used his powerful light magic to add a further radiance to their Martial Soul Fusion.
Roughly an entire night passed.
Until dawn.
Only then did Chen Mo and Ye Guyi reluctantly withdraw their respective Martial Souls.
Over the course of that single night.
Chen Mo had gained one level, reaching level thirty-eight.
Ye Guyi's Soul Power Level had also risen from forty-four to forty-five.
The two slowly opened their eyes.
Each saw disbelief in the other's gaze.
The Ice Empress walked in from outside the cave at that moment. "Looks like you've both gained quite a lot."
"So this is cultivation through Martial Soul Fusion! Isn't the effect a little too good?"
Ye Guyi nodded in agreement.
"This is nothing. Martial Soul Fusion has many other wondrous uses. You've only just begun exploring it. You'll discover the others in time." After explaining, the Ice Empress asked, "By the way, what do you plan to name your Martial Soul Fusion Skill?"
"A name?" Chen Mo and Ye Guyi exchanged a glance.
They really hadn't thought that through.
Finally, after some discussion.
The two decided to name their Martial Soul Fusion Skill: Light and Shadow Holy Wings: World-Cleansing Slash!
After resting for a while.
They walked out of the cave.
Ye Guyi happened to be heading to Mingdu too, so she did not part ways with them.
Along the way.
Chen Mo tried to persuade Ye Guyi. "Sister Guyi, would you like to come study with me at the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy? This year's enrollment has already ended, but I'm sure that with your talent, getting special admission wouldn't be difficult."
"No. I still have other matters I must attend to."
Ye Guyi had initially wanted to accept.
After all, the effects of cultivating through Martial Soul Fusion were truly extraordinary.
But remembering that her great grudge remained unavenged, she refused.
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