Chapter 158: Ice and Snow Drifting
Boom! Boom! Boom!
That familiar milky-white light, brimming with wondrous harmony, began to surge and converge once more.
This time, the radiance did not immediately condense into specific ranking information.
Instead, at the very center of the heavenly curtain, it conjured a distinct and majestic phantom.
It was a colossal tiger phantom, its entire body covered in strange black-and-white stripes, its frame massive and muscles bulging.
It radiated the might of the king of beasts and a Nether aura!
The tiger silently roared at the heavens, claws and fangs razor-sharp, eyes fierce.
Its body was wrapped in tangible killing intent and cutting sharpness.
"This is… the Hell White Tiger?"
"The inherited Martial Soul Fusion skill of Star Luo Empire's Dai and Zhu Families!"
"Exactly! One of the continent's most famous Martial Soul Fusion skills!"
The instant this phantom appeared, countless knowledgeable Soul Masters across the continent recognized it.
The Evil Eyes White Tiger of Star Luo's royal Dai Family and the Nether Cat of the Zhu Family had intermarried for generations.
Their Martial Soul Fusion skill, "Hell White Tiger," was long famed across the land for its overwhelming might!
It was considered one of Star Luo Empire's martial symbols.
As expected!
The phantom gradually solidified, turning into concrete ranking information.
[Martial Soul Fusion Skill Rankings – 10th Place]
[Fusion Skill Name: Hell White Tiger]
[Owners: Dai Weisi (Evil Eyes White Tiger), Zhu Zhuyun (Nether Cat)]
[Current User Soul Power Ranks: Dai Weisi (Soul King), Zhu Zhuyun (Spirit Ancestor)]
[Martial Soul Compatibility: 58%]
[Fusion Skill Summary: Perfectly melds the White Tiger's fierce might with the Nether Cat's speed and cunning, granting tremendous physical attack, explosive speed, and potent ambush capabilities. After Fusion, their combined strength far exceeds the sum of their individual powers, enabling them to challenge Soul Masters of higher Ranks.]
[Ranking Reward: Martial Soul compatibility +10%, all Soul Rings +500 years, each user's Soul Power +1 Rank. Additional reward (Zhu Zhuyun): enhanced speed and stealth traits of Nether Cat; additional reward (Dai Weisi): increased attack and intimidation of Evil Eyes White Tiger. (Rewards distributed.)]
Tenth place—Hell White Tiger!
Belonging to Star Luo Empire's Dai Weisi and Zhu Zhuyun!
Seeing this Rank, reactions across the continent varied.
Star Luo Empire.
Golden light enveloped Dai Weisi and Zhu Zhuyun simultaneously.
They felt their Martial Soul compatibility soar, their Soul Power rise, and their individual Martial Soul traits strengthen.
The two exchanged a glance, eyes blazing with wild joy and ambition.
"Hell White Tiger… it really made the list!"
"And our compatibility has increased!"
Dai Weisi clenched his fists, sensing the surging power within and the closer bond with his fiancée beside him.
A self-satisfied smile spread across his face.
"With the heavenly curtain's reward, our future Hell White Tiger will climb to even greater heights!"
"The Star Luo throne will be mine!"
Zhu Zhuyun smiled sweetly, yet a cold glint flickered in her eyes.
"If my dear little sister finds out, she'll only sink deeper into despair."
She was referring to Zhu Zhuqing, who had fled Star Luo.
Elsewhere, within Shrek Academy in Heaven Dou Empire.
Dai Mubai gazed at the heavenly curtain, expression complicated.
Seeing his Family's inherited Fusion skill on the list should have filled him with pride.
Yet the users were his brother Dai Weisi and Zhu Zhuyun.
And Zhu Zhuqing—who should have been his partner—was now estranged, perhaps forever. Pride in his Family's Legacy mingled with bitterness and regret over all he had lost.
There was only icy bitterness and remorse for everything he had lost.
"Mubai, don't overthink it."
Oscar patted his shoulder in comfort.
"It's only tenth place, and with their Ranks barely 58% compatible—nothing impressive."
Ma Hongjun chimed in, "Yeah! I bet when we Shrek Seven Devils cook up a Martial Soul Fusion skill of our own, it'll blow theirs away!"
Dai Mubai forced a smile but said nothing.
His gaze drifted toward Star Luo Empire as he sighed softly.
Inside Big Dipper Academy.
Zhu Zhuqing stood by the window, staring at the name "Zhu Zhuyun" upon the heavenly curtain.
Her cool eyes were as calm as still water, only a faint chill passing through.
The sisterly affection of the past had long been eroded by cruel competition!
All that remained was cold distance.
She felt the Soul Power within her—purified and strengthened by academy resources and her own efforts—and her Nether Cat Martial Soul, guided by Dean Lu Xiao, evolving toward an entirely new path.
"Hell White Tiger…"
she murmured.
"That is no longer my road."
She turned away from the heavenly curtain and strode toward the academy's training ground.
Her future lay in Big Dipper Academy, on the path the dean had shown her.
Not within that cold, brutal Family destiny.
Within Spirit Hall.
Bibi Dong gave a slight nod at the tenth-place entry. "Star Luo Empire's Hell White Tiger of the Dai and Zhu families—predictably on the list. Tenth place seems about right."
She looked down at the somewhat tense Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo and said calmly,
"Their compatibility is only 58%, and the users are merely Spirit Ancestors, yet they still made it to tenth place."
"Your 'Two Extremes Stillness Domain' far surpasses them in compatibility, Rank, and power—rest assured."
Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo felt slightly reassured by her words.
But the anticipation in their eyes grew even stronger… Hall of Worship.
Qian Daoliu's gaze was profound. "Only tenth place. It seems this heavenly curtain sets an extremely high bar for evaluating Martial Soul Fusion Skills."
"The renowned Hell White Tiger could only settle for the last seat."
"The rankings that follow will probably become more and more unexpected."
Just as various thoughts were stirring among the onlookers—
the milky-white light on the heavenly curtain surged once more.
"Boom, boom, boom!"
The light converged!
This time it displayed a scene of extreme ice-blue interwoven with pure white.
Within the phantom, a noble and magnificent ice-blue Phoenix could be faintly seen, soaring with wings spread wide.
With every beat of its wings, countless crystal-clear snowflakes—sharp as blades—fluttered down.
The clear cry of the Ice Phoenix and the howl of wind and snow seemed to carry through the heavenly curtain.
A biting chill and a murderous aura spread outward.
"That's an Ice Phoenix? And it can control snow?"
"Heaven Water Academy! It's Heaven Water Academy's Martial Soul Fusion Skill!"
Many Soul Masters who followed the Advanced Spirit Master Academy Tournament or were familiar with elemental-attribute Soul Masters recognized it at once.
Heaven Water Academy's Shui Binger possesses a top-tier Ice Phoenix Martial Soul, while her teammate Xue Wu wields a special Martial Soul that commands wind and snow.
Earlier on the genius rankings, it was mentioned that Shui Binger and her teammate possessed a Martial Soul Fusion Skill!
Sure enough, information appeared on the heavenly curtain:
[Martial Soul Fusion Skill Rankings: 9th Place]
[Fusion Skill Name: Ice and Snow Drifting]
[Owners: Shui Binger (Ice Phoenix), Xue Wu (Snowflake)]
[Current user Soul Power Ranks: Shui Binger (Spirit Ancestor), Xue Wu (Spirit Ancestor)]
[Martial Soul compatibility: 63%]
[Brief description of Fusion-skill power: A perfect union of a top-tier ice-attribute Martial Soul and a special snowflake Martial Soul. Can instantly create a large-scale extreme-cold Domain that strongly restricts enemy movement and Soul Power flow; condenses an Ice Phoenix entity to deliver a devastating charge, or transforms into countless snowflake blades imbued with ultimate chill and cutting force for omnidirectional, indiscriminate strikes. Offense and defense combined, controlling the battlefield while possessing explosive might.]
[Ranking reward: Martial Soul compatibility increased by 15%, all Soul Rings of both partners gain 1,000 years, both partners' Soul Power Rank rises by one level. Extra reward: each obtains one 5,000-year Soul Bone suited to their attributes. (Rewards already granted.)]
Ninth place!
Ice and Snow Drifting!
From Heaven Water Academy—Shui Binger and Xue Wu!
"Great! Binger, Xue Wu, you're on the list!"
Inside Heaven Water Academy,
the dean and teachers were beaming, while the surrounding students burst into enthusiastic cheers.
The cool, frost-like Shui Binger and the dashing Xue Wu both glowed with golden light,
feeling their Soul Power rise and their Martial Soul connection strengthen!
And those two spirit bones—appearing out of nowhere, radiating enticing luster and powerful fluctuations—left the two girls unable to hide their excitement.
"Binger, our Martial Soul Fusion Skill has been recognized!"
Xue Wu gripped Shui Binger's hand, exhilarated.
"Mm."
"But this is only the beginning. The heavenly curtain's rewards make us stronger, which also means we'll draw more attention."
Shui Binger nodded, a flash of resolve in her ice-blue eyes.
The Heaven Water Dean nodded gravely. "You two are now the pride and future hope of Heaven Water Academy; still, be careful when you Cultivate."
"The outside world… probably won't stay calm."
She well knew the principle that possessing a treasure invites blame.
Especially since Shui Binger's talent was already outstanding, and now she had gained a Soul Bone and ranking rewards.
She would inevitably become a target of attention—or even covetous schemes—from various powers.
Spirit Hall, Supreme Pontiff Palace.
Bibi Dong studied the information on "Ice and Snow Drifting," a gleam flashing in her beautiful eyes.
"Shui Binger, Ice Phoenix Martial Soul, Spirit Ancestor, possesses a Martial Soul Fusion Skill with her teammate at 63% compatibility, and now she's received a Soul Bone reward…"
Her fingers tapped the armrest lightly as she gave orders to Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo below.
"This girl's talent and potential are extremely high; her Martial Soul Fusion Skill is formidable and she's in perfect rapport with her partner."
"Once the rankings are fully announced, find an opportune moment to approach Heaven Water Academy under Spirit Hall's banner and extend an invitation."
"The terms… can be generous. With the continent's delicate situation, it's best to bring such geniuses under our wing."
"Yes, Your Holiness the Supreme Pontiff!"
Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo answered in unison.
They also understood that a pair like Shui Binger and Xue Wu,
if they could join Spirit Hall,
would greatly benefit the cultivation of the younger generation and the supplementation of future fighting power.
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