Qian Duoduo, seated in the stands, furrowed his brow slightly.
"It can't be such a coincidence, can it? Is this a martial soul fusion skill? I recall that the Zhu and Dai families only have one or two compatible pairs in each generation. How old is this kid? Does the Duke of White Tiger intend to have him inherit the title?"
The relationship between the lineage of the Duke of White Tiger and the Zhu family, one of the top noble families of the Star Luo Empire, is nearly common knowledge on the douluo continent. Their inherited martial soul fusion skill, the Netherworld White Tiger, is renowned far and wide.
A martial soul fusion skill is not as simple as one plus one equals two.
Even two identical martial souls may not necessarily produce a fusion skill. It requires perfect compatibility and synergy.
When a martial soul fusion skill is activated, its power reflects the strength of the soul masters involved.
The martial soul of the Duke of White Tiger is more accurately referred to as the Evil-Eyed White Tiger, distinguished by its double pupils.
The Evil-Eyed White Tiger and the Zhu family's Nether Spirit Cat (Hell Civet) martial soul have a high likelihood of compatibility, making their fusion skill particularly potent.
Since ancient times, the lineage of the Duke of White Tiger has maintained close ties with the Zhu family.
Although both families have lost some of their former glory, their vast and complex influence still holds a pivotal position within the Star Luo Empire.
Marriages between the two families have served as a strong bond and bridge between the Duke's Mansion and the Zhu family for generations.
Of course, not every pairing of an Evil-Eyed White Tiger and a Nether Spirit Cat results in a martial soul fusion skill. However, in every generation, there is almost always at least one compatible pair, if not two.
Moreover, successfully marrying into the Zhu family is one of the most important prerequisites for inheriting the title of Duke of White Tiger.
Dai Huabin is the only legitimate son of his generation whose martial soul matches that of the Zhu family's daughter.
Yan Shaozhe glanced at Qian Duoduo and smiled. "What's so impossible? Achieving three rings before the age of twelve is a feat that surpasses even their ancestor, the leader of the Shrek Seven Devils, who stands at the entrance of the academy."
Qian Duoduo frowned in confusion. "Aren't you worried? Huo Yuhao is only a Soul Elder right now. Even with his Ultimate Ice attribute, he may not be able to withstand this martial soul fusion skill."
Hearing Qian Duoduo's words, Yan Shaozhe's smile widened. "You'll understand if you keep watching."
Rather than worrying about Huo Yuhao, it would be better to worry about his opponent. Besides, Yan Shaozhe had specifically asked Du Weilun to serve as the referee. What could possibly go wrong? There was nothing to be concerned about.
In the stands, the teachers held their breath. They all knew that the climax of this final had arrived!
The freshmen at the edge of the venue were even more anxious, their eyes fixed intently on the impending battle.
What would Huo Yuhao do next?
Could a Soul Elder truly withstand the overwhelming momentum of the Netherworld White Tiger?
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"Beibei, Wang Dong, do you think Yuhao can win?" Tang Ya asked, her voice tinged with worry.
Beibei frowned slightly. "It's hard to say. In a direct confrontation, his chances are slim. If it were me, I'd choose to use the Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track to delay the martial soul fusion. As long as I could outlast the fusion duration, I could win."
"I believe he'll win. No matter what, I have faith in Yuhao!" Though Wang Dong was also concerned, her confidence in Huo Yuhao was unwavering. She had absolute trust in his strength. A martial soul fusion skill, no matter how formidable, wouldn't be enough to defeat him.
Even though she and Huo Yuhao shared two highly compatible martial soul fusion skills, Huo Yuhao didn't place much importance on them.
In his words, "Martial soul fusion skills are external forces. Only the soul power and unique skills you cultivate through countless trials and tribulations are truly your own strength!"
Even some of the older students, feeling the oppressive aura of the Netherworld White Tiger's soul power, couldn't help but gasp.
They had to admit that even with higher soul power levels than Dai Huabin, they wouldn't have the confidence to survive more than a few moves against the Netherworld White Tiger.
Xu Sanshi stared intently at Huo Yuhao. After three months of training, Xu Xanshi had broken through and reached level 40, surpassing even Beibei. He was now just one soul ring away from becoming a Soul Sect.
Xu Sanshi had come to watch the match to gauge Huo Yuhao's true strength.
In their previous soul duel, although Xu Sanshi hadn't used his Xuanwu Awakening, he could sense that Huo Yuhao hadn't gone all out either.
Huo Yuhao's unreasonable physical prowess alone made him nearly invincible at his level.
And that extreme coldness he exuded—it definitely didn't come from his current Spirit Eye Martial Soul.
Could it be... twin martial souls?
Perhaps they would find out soon.
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Referee Du Weilun, hovering in the air, felt sweat forming in his palms.
Now he understood why Dean Yan had specifically asked him to oversee this match. It was because of the Netherworld White Tiger's fusion skill.
He realized belatedly that he might have underestimated the strength of Dai Huabin and his three-man team.
This was an unreasonable martial soul fusion skill!
No matter how talented Huo Yuhao was, he was still just a freshman with the cultivation level of a Soul Elder. Facing the Netherworld White Tiger, renowned for its offensive power, the outcome was uncertain.
At this moment, Du Weilun was on high alert, ready to intervene at any moment to stop the match if necessary.
As the martial soul fusion skill activated, the bodies of Dai Huabin and Zhu Lu vanished, leaving only a massive white tiger in the assessment area.
The tiger was over eight meters long and two meters tall, its translucent form adorned with white fur and black stripes. Its purple eyes glared coldly at Huo Yuhao.
Huo Yuhao, of course, wasn't one to stand idly by.
With a surge of spiritual power, he exerted a terrifying pressure on his opponent.
To everyone's surprise, the Netherworld White Tiger's aura suddenly weakened.
Dai Huabin, controlling the Netherworld White Tiger, felt the mental pressure and let out a fierce roar.
The massive tiger crouched slightly, then lunged forward with incredible speed, creating a transparent ripple as it charged toward Huo Yuhao.
As the tiger pounced, it raised its head proudly, exuding the arrogance of a king of beasts.
But Huo Yuhao didn't flinch or dodge.
"Netherworld White Tiger? Just a little Hakimi!"
Huo Yuhao's eyes glowed with golden light, and his palms, now radiating a purple-gold aura, clenched into fists. He threw a simple, unadorned punch.
A solid, domineering will manifested, its mental pressure affecting everyone nearby.
"Bang—"
The dull impact reverberated, snapping everyone back to attention.
Despite the ferocious attack of the Netherworld White Tiger, Huo Yuhao stood firm, unmoved.
The once-majestic king of beasts now resembled a kitten held by the scruff of its neck. Its massive form shattered instantly.
Simultaneously, the bodies of Dai Huabin and Zhu Lu collapsed to the ground.
The martial soul fusion skill had been broken. Zhu Lu fainted, while Dai Huabin, under Huo Yuhao's deliberate restraint, groaned in pain, his body spasming uncontrollably.
Forcing his head up, Dai Huabin met Huo Yuhao's indifferent gaze. His heart trembled, and though he was filled with unwillingness, he no longer had any desire to fight.
He only wanted to get as far away from Huo Yuhao as possible.
He was completely and utterly defeated.
Dai Huabin closed his eyes, giving up the struggle, and passed out.
"The match is over! Huo Yuhao is the champion!" Du Weilun's voice rang out promptly.
Originally, Du Weilun had planned to intercept the moment Huo Yuhao and the Netherworld White Tiger clashed, using his own body to judge the strength of their attacks and determine the winner.
But Huo Yuhao's punch had disrupted his thoughts. By the time Du Weilun regained his composure, the match was already over.
After checking the conditions of Dai Huabin and Zhu Lu, Du Weilun breathed a sigh of relief.
Fortunately, Huo Yuhao had shown mercy, and both were relatively unharmed.
As he announced the final winner, he signaled for the healers to step in.
In the stands, Yan Shaozhe's emotions remained unsettled for a long time.
"This kind of soul skill... could it truly dominate the world?"
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