Douluo Dalu: This Soul Master is to Weird

It is worth mentioning that Feng Xiaotian must have taken Mu Yang's advice seriously.

When they first met at Blazing Fire Academy more than six months ago, Feng Xiaotian was still a level 36 Soul Elder. But now, over half a year later, his soul power has reached level 39, equal to that of Huo Wu, showing remarkable progress.

If there are no surprises, in five years, during the next Continental Advanced Soul Master Tournament, Feng Xiaotian will undoubtedly advance to the rank of Soul King with five soul rings.

For someone with innate full soul power, progressing at an average rate of two levels per year during the four-ring stage is no challenge at all.

Mu Yang: With the light of a protagonist, I dispel your aura of foolishness!

As expected, after the preliminaries ended, Blazing Fire Academy secured one of the five qualifying spots for the Heaven Dou division, finishing in an impressive second place. They defeated Godwind Academy, Skywater Academy, and Elephant Armor Academy, only ranking below Thunderclap Academy.

Their loss to Thunderclap Academy wasn't because their captain, Huo Ling, was incompetent but because the captain of Thunderclap Academy, Yu Tiankun, from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon clan, was more formidable.

With the so-called "World's Number One Beast Soul," the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon, his level 45 Soul Ancestor soul power, and his clan's unique "Dragon Transformation" secret technique, Yu Tiankun overwhelmed Huo Ling, who had already reached level 46 Soul Ancestor.

After the preliminaries, there was a one-month break before the qualifying teams from the Heaven Dou division would face ten teams from the empire's five kingdoms and duchies in a fifteen-day advancement round.

Unlike the preliminaries, the advancement matches were not open to the public. Only academy officials, participants, and individuals with certain status and privileges could watch the matches.

With a month's break in between, Mu Xiyue decided to take Mu Yang, Huo Wushuang, Huo Wu, and Huo Yun back to Blazing Fire Academy the day after the preliminaries.

Accompanying them were Shui Yanyu, Shui Bing'er, and Shui Yue'er.

While Huo Wushuang, Huo Wu, and Huo Yun simply followed Mu Xiyue back to the academy, Mu Yang returned mainly to pack his belongings. Afterward, he would go to Skywater Academy with Shui Yanyu.

As Shui Yanyu had envisioned, since Mu Yang and Shui Bing'er could form a soul fusion skill, their destinies were intertwined. To master the skill fully, it was necessary for them to train at the same academy.

Given that Blazing Fire Academy was unsuitable for Shui Bing'er, who possessed the Ice Phoenix soul, Mu Yang had no choice but to transfer to Skywater Academy.

Both Mu Xiyue and Huo Lie agreed without hesitation, unwilling to hinder the progress of their nephew and his potential fiancée.

However, Mu Yang was not officially transferring to Skywater Academy. He was going as an exchange student, still technically a member of Blazing Fire Academy.

After all, in five years, during the next Continental Soul Master Tournament, Blazing Fire Academy would need Mu Yang's assistance. Depending solely on Huo Wushuang and Huo Wu might not guarantee the championship.

Shui Yanyu didn't mind this arrangement, sensing that in the years to come, the line between Skywater Academy and Blazing Fire Academy might blur entirely.

Of course, Mu Yang's return to Blazing Fire Academy to "pack" was merely an excuse.

Packing wasn't essential. His real purpose was to retrieve a treasure: the Immortal Herb, Yearning Heartbroken Red.

Since he didn't have a soul tool capable of preserving living plants, he hadn't carried the herb with him. If stored in an ordinary soul tool, the herb's medicinal properties would gradually dissipate. Hence, he had left it at the academy.

Three days later, at Blazing Fire Academy.

Inside his room, Mu Yang opened a hidden compartment in his wardrobe.

Within it lay six exquisite jade boxes.

Among these six jade boxes are the six immortal medicinal herbs that were saved before, including Yearning Heartbroken Red, Daffodil Jade Flesh Bone, Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum, Beautiful Silk Tulip, Snow-Colored Swan Kiss, and Fragrant Qiluo Immortal Medicine.

Taking the box containing the Yearning Heartbroken Red, Mu Yang hesitated briefly before also picking up the box with the Daffodil Jade Flesh Bone.

The Yearning Heartbroken Red was meant for Shui Bing'er, while the Daffodil Jade Flesh Bone,was for her younger sister, Shui Yue'er.

It wasn't that Mu Yang had romantic intentions toward Shui Yue'er. With so many herbs at his disposal, it would be wasteful not to use them. Besides, Shui Yue'er wasn't an outsider, and her talent was good enough to justify the gift.

In the past, Mu Yang might have entertained thoughts of having both sisters, but ever since developing a soul fusion skill with Shui Bing'er and practicing it frequently, his mindset had shifted.

Why are soul masters who share a soul fusion skill often the closest of brothers, sisters, or unwavering lovers?

It's because soul fusion skills seem to have a "poisonous" effect. The more they are used, the deeper the bond becomes, as if the skill subtly rewires their hearts.

As a result, while the world has seen siblings who betray one another or unfaithful lovers, such scenarios never occur among soul masters with a soul fusion skill.

Take, for example:

Mu Yang reflected on the stories of various martial soul fusion skills:

The Two Polar Static Field fusion skill turned Chrysanthemum Douluo Yue Guan and Ghost Douluo Gui Mei into inseparable brothers. Rumors even suggested their bond surpassed mere friendship. ("Who's the dominant one? Isn't it obvious?")

The Golden Sacred Dragon fusion skill caused Liu Erlong to wait for Yu Xiaogang for 20 years, abandoning societal norms to be with him despite being cousins. At the same time, it left Flender, who harbored feelings for Liu Erlong, a lifelong bachelor.

The Netherworld White Tiger fusion skill turned Dai Mubai from a "master of time management" into a loyal man and made Zhu Zhuqing forget his past indiscretions.

These examples demonstrate the compelling "magic" of soul fusion skills.

Yet, while they might seem "poisonous," Mu Yang found himself embracing the connection because it was rooted in genuine affection, not coercion.

Besides, my Bing'er is so kind and beautiful! Mu Yang thought to himself.

Although Martial Soul Fusion Skills Were "Addictive," Mu Yang Did Not Resist Them

This was because his feelings came from genuine affection, not coercion.

"Besides, my Bing'er is so kind and beautiful!"

Mu Yang thought to himself with a hint of satisfaction.

The day after returning to Blazing Fire Academy, Mu Yang set out for Skywater Academy with Shui Yanyu, Shui Bing'er, and Shui Yue'er.

Before leaving, Mu Yang took advantage of his time at the academy to take all the "Silver Flowers" from Blazing Fire Academy's inventory.

"Silver Flowers" had a nourishing effect on the mind, allowing him to extend his daily meditation and practice time. Since Skywater Academy wouldn't provide such resources, Mu Yang wasn't about to miss out.

Skywater Academy was located far from Blazing Fire Academy, not even in the same province. Instead, it was situated in the Star Province in the northeastern region of the Heaven Dou Empire.

Strar Province bordered the imperial capital region to the west, the Sunset Forest to the south, the Extreme North to the north, and the Eastern Sea to the east. Near the province's northeastern coast was a seaside city: Skywater City.

Skywater Academy was located just outside Skywater City.

Ten days later, the group of four arrived at Skywater Academy.

Ten miles north of Skywater City, the coastline curved inland, forming a large crescent-shaped bay with hundreds of square kilometers of water.

In the southwest corner of the bay, near the shoreline, there were six islands—one large and five small—clustered closely together.

Skywater Academy was built on these six islands.

Unlike ordinary ancient societies without supernatural powers, the Douluo Continent's architecture was far more advanced.

Though Skywater Academy was situated in the bay, it wasn't necessary to fly or take a boat to reach it. A magnificent stone bridge, over 100 meters long, connected the mainland to the nearest of the six islands.

This smaller island, which was not very large in area, served as the main entrance to the academy.

After entering through the academy gates and under the guidance of Shui Yanyu and her sisters, Mu Yang crossed another stone bridge over 200 meters long to reach the main campus.

The main campus was located on the largest of the six islands. This elliptical island covered roughly 20 square kilometers and was not flat.

While the coastal areas were relatively gentle, and the southwest corner housed the academy's main campus, the island's terrain resembled a sharp mountain peak rising from the bay, standing about 600–700 meters tall.

Due to its location in the northern polar region, the island's peak was covered in snow year-round, forming a natural mimetic training environment for cultivating ice-elemental soul techniques.

The bay's waters also provided a perfect mimetic environment for water-elemental soul masters.

Skywater Academy's ice and water mimetic training grounds were arguably the most cost-effective among the many artificial training grounds created by various powers on the continent, as they required almost no manpower or maintenance costs.

"Bing'er, why are there flowers everywhere in the academy?"

As they walked through the campus, Mu Yang noticed countless flowers, each adapted to the frigid climate, in various shapes and colors.

Even the roadside trees lining the pathways were flowering plants that bloomed year-round.

"The academy is located by the coast. Do you smell any fishy scent from the sea?" Shui Bing'er asked with a smile.

"Ah, I see!"

Mu Yang suddenly understood.

Anyone who had lived by the sea knew that coastal areas often carried a salty, fishy smell.

Skywater Academy, despite being right on the coast, lacked this scent—not due to its location but because of the floral fragrance from countless plants masking it.

Indeed, with its beautiful scenery and a campus full of elegant young ladies, the academy couldn't let the smell of the sea spoil the atmosphere. That would be unseemly.

After entering the administrative building, Shui Yanyu quickly completed the exchange student registration for Mu Yang.

From that day onward, Mu Yang officially became an exchange student at Skywater Academy, representing Blazing Fire Academy.

Notably, Mu Yang was the only male student in the entire academy. All other students and teachers were female, making it feel as though he had entered a kingdom of women.

Ten minutes later, the group arrived at a villa in the residential area.

"Xiao Yang, from now on, you'll live with us here," Shui Yanyu said to Mu Yang.

As the only male student, it wasn't appropriate for him to stay in the dormitory with the other girls. Besides, this villa only housed Shui Yanyu, Shui Bing'er, and Shui Yue'er, and there were still vacant rooms.

"Alright," Mu Yang nodded.

After touring the villa, Mu Yang found it to be quite nice. The décor was excellent, and it was no less comfortable than his accommodations at Blazing Fire Academy.

However, there was one drawback—the villa was large, with many rooms. He would have to stay in a single room.

On the second floor, a single wall separated the youthful innocence of a boy experiencing his first love and that of the girls next door.

One Week Later

Early in the morning, after completing his usual meditative exercises, Mu Yang opened the bedside drawer and took out one of two exquisite jade boxes. He placed it in his soul tool storage bracelet before leaving the room.

"Knock, knock, knock!"

Standing at the door next to his room, Mu Yang knocked and called out, "Bing'er, are you up yet?"

"Coming!"

Soon, a drowsy voice answered from inside. Footsteps followed, and with a click, the door opened.

Standing before Mu Yang was Shui Bing'er in her blue pajamas, her hair slightly messy, with faint dark circles under her sleepy eyes.

"Bing'er, didn't you sleep well last night?"

Noticing her tired appearance, Mu Yang couldn't help but ask.

"A little," Shui Bing'er admitted, blushing slightly. She added, "Go wake up Yue'er first. Let's head out after breakfast."

After a pause, she asked, "You're not nervous, are you?"

Mu Yang shook his head. "Not at all. But meeting Uncle and Aunt for the first time, are you sure I don't need to bring a gift?"

Why would he be nervous? With his talent, good looks, and the martial soul fusion skill he shared with Shui Bing'er, he wasn't worried about her parents finding fault with him.

If anything, they would probably treasure him!

"We'll talk about that when you're older. Now, let me get changed," Shui Bing'er said before closing the door again.

Scratching his nose, Mu Yang went to wake up Shui Yue'er, who was still in bed.

It was now mid-September. While today might have been an ordinary day for most, it was special for Mu Yang and Shui Bing'er.

Today was Shui Bing'er's thirteenth birthday.

Since it was her birthday, and given their close proximity to her parents, it was only natural for her to celebrate it with her family in Skywater City.

Bringing her younger sister home to celebrate with their parents meant they couldn't leave Mu Yang alone at the academy.

This was also the first time Shui Bing'er would bring their"prospective son-in-law" to meet her parents.

Nervous about the occasion, Shui Bing'er had barely slept the night before.

Similarly, because of her upcoming birthday, Mu Yang hadn't yet gifted her the Yearning Heartbroken Red or the cultivation techniques he had devised, including the Extreme Ice Meditation Technique.

After all, life was about surprises and a sense of occasion.

Half an hour later, after breakfast in the academy cafeteria, Mu Yang, Shui Bing'er, and Shui Yue'er set out for Skywater City in a carriage.

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