Chapter 236 Nether White Tiger VS Tai Xu

The journey back was exceptionally smooth, with no one obstructing their path.

Upon returning to Shrek Academy, the Grandmaster first granted everyone a day to rest. The following morning, he summoned Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing, along with Tang San and Tang Sui, to a wide-open grassy area behind the academy's back mountain.

The four present were all capable of performing Martial Soul Fusion Skills. They exchanged glances, knowing full well the reason for the Grandmaster's summons.

"Have your spirit power and spiritual power recovered?" the Grandmaster asked, hands clasped behind his back, as he looked at the four.

The four nodded in unison. Tang San, understanding the intention, spoke, "Teacher, you called us out specifically because you want to..."

"Indeed, I want you all to perform your Martial Soul Fusion Skills and then spar," the Grandmaster admitted frankly. His gaze settled on Tang Sui, and he said sternly, "Sui Sui, with your current physique, when Xiao San's spirit power is only at about seventy to eighty percent, how long do you think you can maintain the Martial Soul Fusion state?"

"In the Martial Soul Fusion state, I can only control my mask and cannot use spirit abilities. Excluding the second spirit ability, with my brother's and my strength, it's currently about five minutes," Tang Sui replied after some thought.

"Five minutes?! So short!" Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing exclaimed in surprise, as their Martial Soul Fusion Skill duration was much longer than what Tang Sui and Tang San maintained.

The Grandmaster also paused, murmuring, "How can it only be five minutes? This shouldn't be the case..."

Tang San was silent for a moment before speaking plainly, "Teacher... this actually... isn't Sui Sui's fault. Sui Sui's physique has been greatly enhanced by the medicinal plants from heavenly treasures. The reason for the short duration is... the significant difference in spirit power levels between my sister and me."

After obtaining his fourth spirit ring, his spirit power level hadn't seen a significant breakthrough, only increasing by one level. He was now at level 41, a full six spirit power levels behind Tang Sui.

Even with the aid of the Profound Heaven Skill, it couldn't withstand such expenditure.

However, it was comforting that despite only leveling up by one level through this cross-level absorption, he had gained "Blackening."

Furthermore...

"For my and Sui Sui's Martial Soul Fusion Skill to activate, I must be in the 'Blackening' state, and Sui Sui... must be under the control of another personality. This was a necessary condition I noticed at the time."

Hearing this, the Grandmaster's brows furrowed. "Five minutes... although the battlefield is constantly changing, once your Martial Soul Fusion Skill is used, to maintain the subsequent battlefield situation, you must fuse when Sui Sui has about thirty percent of her spirit power remaining, then she can apply her second spirit ability to herself, and then wait for an opportunity for your spirit power to recover..."

"But the time required for charging up in between is too long. The enemies won't be foolish enough to wait for Sui Sui's second spirit ability's cooldown to end," Zhu Zhuqing couldn't help but say.

The Grandmaster's brows tightened. He remained silent, clearly agreeing with Zhu Zhuqing's statement.

Tang San and Dai Mubai also fell into contemplation.

After a brief estimation, Tang Sui broke the silence, "Three minutes."

"What?"

The others looked at Tang Sui, who was seriously counting the time and analyzing:

"If my spirit power is left with thirty percent, and my brother's spirit power can still retain ten percent, the Martial Soul Fusion state can probably only be maintained for three minutes."

Tang San lowered his gaze, his fingers by his sides twitching. He let out a long sigh, "My and Sui Sui's Martial Soul Fusion Skill can only be our final trump card... it cannot be used as a regular combat form like Brother Dai and Zhu Qing."

Hearing this, Dai Mubai patted his brother's shoulder reassuringly, "It's alright. For the vanguard, I, as the leader, should be the one charging forward. Don't you agree, Zhu Qing?"

Zhu Zhuqing nodded, "Mubai is right. We are teammates. You don't need to carry all the burden on your shoulders. Bai, Rong Rong, and I can also cooperate with you and share the load together."

"As expected... Humanoid Martial Soul Fusion forms are rare on the continent, almost nonexistent. This form must be incredibly powerful, but all power comes with limitations," the Grandmaster sighed. The excitement he felt about the siblings' humanoid Martial Soul Fusion form had faded considerably, leaving only a sense of worry.

"Actually, there's no need to be so pessimistic. After all, my brother's growth speed is very fast. We're also not familiar with our current Martial Soul Fusion Skill yet. Perhaps my estimation is wrong," Tang Sui said, trying to lighten the mood. Dai Mubai nodded in agreement.

"That's right. Practice leads to truth. Come on, Xiao San, Sui Sui, let me see your combat strength."

Saying this, he walked to the side first, assuming a combat stance.

The Grandmaster nodded slightly and retreated to a safe spot before looking at them and giving the order, "Alright, begin the timer now!"

"Zhu Qing, Nether White Tiger!" Dai Mubai instantly completed his spirit avatar, his four spirit rings flaring with light, overlapping with Zhu Zhuqing's two yellow and two purple spirit rings. A powerful Nether White Tiger appeared on the grass.

"Roar—!"

The deafening roar, laced with faint spiritual shockwaves, spread outwards.

The Grandmaster looked at the giant figure standing on the grass. With just a slight lift of its head, its immense spirit power and aura surged forward, striking fear into their hearts. The Nether White Tiger was undeniably formidable. He nodded with satisfaction, "Not bad. After Zhu Qing advanced to Soul Elder, the Nether White Tiger's strength has also seen further breakthroughs."

"Sui Sui, shall we begin too?"

After silently marveling at the might of the Nether White Tiger, Tang San turned to look at Tang Sui, his spirit rings appearing beneath his feet.

"Okay."

— Author's Notes —

Only one update today QAQ

Also, the watermark version of the gift for the first ally, "Bread Super Sweet," has been placed in the Q Reader comment section!

Other cuties can also take a look, muah! It's an incredibly cute adult Sui Sui. The divine author is real!