Martial Soul Fusion Skill

"This is a Head Soul Bone!"

A faint realization surfaced in Hu Jiu's mind, making him understand what kind of soul bone Pink had brought him.

At the same time, he discovered a skill called Mental Shock had appeared in his mind.

This also explained why Pink could speak through mental power. It turned out that her mental strength was her most powerful aspect.

Enhanced by the two-thousand-year soul bone, Hu Jiu's mental power soared. Within his sea of consciousness, his mental power had become almost tangible, constantly letting Hu Jiu feel the immense power contained within.

After absorbing the soul bone, Hu Jiu's AFK Panel also changed. The third soul ring Idle Slot had been unlocked.

Outside, while Hu Jiu waited for the third soul ring Idle Slot to open, Xiao Wu suddenly felt a strange sensation in her heart.

The source of that sensation was Hu Jiu, who was sitting cross-legged nearby.

"What's wrong with me? Why do I have such a strange feeling toward Xiao Jiu?" Xiao Wu stared at Hu Jiu in confusion.

"It seems the source of the feeling is Xiao Jiu's martial soul..." After sensing it carefully, this thought flashed through Xiao Wu's mind.

"Xiao Wu, release your martial soul!" Hu Jiu, seated on the ground, suddenly opened his eyes. A glint flashed through them as he looked up at Xiao Wu.

"Ah... okay!" After blanking out for a moment, Xiao Wu obediently released her martial soul.

In her martial soul state, two adorable white ears sprang up from Xiao Wu's head, and her eyes turned a faint red. Hidden from view, a fluffy white tail emerged beneath her short skirt.

At the same time Xiao Wu released her martial soul, Hu Jiu summoned his Carrot Spirit as well.

After obtaining his Third Soul Ring, his carrot had become even redder. The entire carrot was as translucent as bloodstone, with a faint red glow shrouding it. It looked even more precious, and the martial soul itself gave off a light fragrance that made Xiao Wu unconsciously swallow.

"Go!" Hu Jiu flung the carrot in his right hand toward Xiao Wu.

Xiao Wu was about to reach out and catch it, but grabbed nothing. Hu Jiu's martial soul turned into a streak of red light like a phantom and covered Xiao Wu's body.

Once the red light enveloped her, Xiao Wu underwent another astonishing transformation.

Her Scorpion Braid suddenly moved without wind, instantly coming undone. Her pink clothes turned into flowing white celestial robes, and pale moonlight shone down upon her, making Hu Jiu feel as though he were looking at a fairy.

Xiao Wu, who had previously radiated youthful vigor, became mature and gentle. Her faint smile was like a soft breeze, and one casual glance back left Hu Jiu utterly stunned.

"My Xiao Wu has turned into a fairy..."

Hu Jiu's unconscious murmur made Xiao Wu's cheeks flush.

"Who's your Xiao Wu? I'm not."

"Ahem, Xiao Wu, is this our Martial Soul Fusion Skill? What state are you in right now?" Mature Xiao Wu was a little too much for Hu Jiu to handle, so he could only change the subject to distract himself.

"Hehe, so this is a Martial Soul Fusion Skill! This is so fun. I know its name—it's Moon Fairy. Xiao Jiu, have I really become a fairy?" The moment Xiao Wu spoke, her true colors were revealed. It was as though a celestial fairy had fallen into the mortal world; the cool, ethereal air vanished, leaving Hu Jiu with only her playfulness and cuteness.

Yet that contrast made Xiao Wu, transformed into Moon Fairy, even more captivating.

"Moon Fairy! Wouldn't that make her Chang'e?"

But this world apparently had no concept of Chang'e. The thought flashed through Hu Jiu's mind and vanished.

"What about your abilities? Xiao Wu, don't just stand there admiring yourself. Hurry and see how much your strength has changed," Hu Jiu urged after coming back to his senses.

"Hehe, I'm really powerful now!" Xiao Wu became even more smug at the mention of her increased strength.

She raised her head toward the sky, and her body slowly floated up. The ribbons around her fluttered as if she were truly about to return to the moon.

"Xiao Jiu, there's more, look..." Xiao Wu proudly raised her hand. A beam of moonlight suddenly condensed before her. With a wave of her hand, the moonlight flickered and vanished from her palm.

Rumble!

In the distance, an earthshaking explosion suddenly erupted from the stone wall of the small valley. Sand and rocks flew everywhere, and smoke filled the surrounding area.

Hu Jiu's mouth fell open in shock. That casual attack definitely possessed power beyond that of a Level 40 Soul Ancestor, nearly matching a Level 50 Soul King.

"What incredible attack power!" Hu Jiu praised.

"Oh, right, there's one last ability!" For some reason, a blush crossed Xiao Wu's face when she mentioned it.

Hu Jiu asked curiously, "What ability?"

"It's... it's..." Xiao Wu suddenly stammered, unable to say it. After a long while, she stomped her foot. "See for yourself!"

The moment she finished speaking, Hu Jiu suddenly felt his body fly toward Xiao Wu as though it were beyond his control.

When he reached Xiao Wu's side, his body faded, merging into her like a phantom.

Could this be the true Martial Soul Fusion Skill? The thought flashed through Hu Jiu's mind.

Once they truly activated the Martial Soul Fusion Skill, Xiao Wu's body suddenly began to grow. In the blink of an eye, she had become a five-meter-tall Moon Goddess.

At the same time, Hu Jiu discovered that after their martial souls fused, his thoughts had connected with Xiao Wu's. The fluctuations of their thoughts needed no time at all; they instantly understood each other's intentions.

"So Xiao Wu likes me!"

"Bah, shameless!"

The instant Hu Jiu's thought formed, Xiao Wu immediately sent over an embarrassed and angry thought.

"Xiao Wu, try your attack again now." Once their playfulness ended, Hu Jiu spoke to Xiao Wu seriously.

In their martial soul fusion state, Hu Jiu discovered that he could not control Moon Fairy at all. Only Xiao Wu could control her.

That was some obvious preferential treatment. So he was just a tool to provide Xiao Wu with power!

"No. Do you want to destroy this valley?" Xiao Wu's rejecting voice sounded in his mind.

Hu Jiu instantly realized it as well. Xiao Wu had already been so powerful without him joining in; now that she had transformed into the complete Moon Fairy, how terrifying would her attack power be?

Next, they carefully tested the strength of Moon Fairy after transforming. A few minutes later, their Soul Power was overly depleted, and the martial soul fusion state automatically ended.

However, during those few minutes, Hu Jiu had estimated the strength of their martial soul fusion. With their current strength combined, they were roughly at the peak of the Soul King realm. Ordinary Soul Kings would be no match for them.

"This is a trump card! Xiao Wu, this skill will be our hidden method from now on. Remember not to expose it carelessly!" Hu Jiu reminded her.

This was not a peaceful world. In this world, no matter how many trump cards one prepared, it would never be enough to ensure a good life.