area51novel Chapter 29 The Shocked Elder Xuan
Chapter 29 The Shocked Elder Xuan
Chapter 29 The Shocked Elder Xuan
"This aura... Xiao Tao and Xiao boy?" Elder Xuan sensed it carefully, then picked up the wine gourd again. 💲🐼 🍬🎃
We're on the same side, the alarm's off, let's get back to drinking.
Ma Xiaotao also noticed Elder Xuan, nodded slightly to him, and spread out a pair of ice-blue phoenix wings behind her. She raised her fair hand slightly, her eyes filled with fighting spirit.
"Want me to test just how powerful this Martial Soul Fusion Technique is?" Elder Xuan took a sip of wine, his eyes flashing with a sharp light. A powerful surge of soul power erupted from his body, enveloping him in a layer of earthy yellow light. He said to Ma Xiaotao, "Come, this layer of soul power wall I've created uses level seventy soul power."
A layer of earthen-yellow wall made of soul power rose up in front of Ma Xiaotao.
Ma Xiaotao raised her right hand and unleashed a ball of icy blue flame, which crashed heavily into Elder Xuan's soul power wall.
"Crack!" Fine cracks on the soul power wall rapidly expanded. Although it failed to shatter, Ma Xiaotao did not use any soul skills, only ordinary flames.
"Excellent!" Elder Xuan exclaimed, as an even more powerful surge of soul energy entered the soul energy wall. "It's level seventy-five now."
"I say, let's just use our ultimate move. At level 70-something, we're powerful enough to blast that old man away." Ye Nanxiao's voice rang in Ma Xiaotao's mind, and Ma Xiaotao nodded slightly in agreement.
The ice armor on her body emitted a dazzling blue light, and Ma Xiaotao's aura increased exponentially. She raised her right hand high, and a small blue fire lotus slowly formed. The surrounding space distorted under the high temperature of the fire lotus, and a faint black light flickered within it.
"Purifying Fire Lotus," Ma Xiaotao murmured. The fire lotus flew towards Elder Xuan's soul power wall. Elder Xuan felt as if he were locked on, wondering, "Does this fire lotus possess special power? I can't dodge it!"
The fire lotus swelled in the wind and quickly grew to the size of a human, reaching the front of Elder Xuan's soul power wall.
"Crackling!" The soul power wall could not withstand the high temperature of the fire lotus and showed signs of melting and breaking. Elder Xuan calmly watched his soul power wall being burned by the fire lotus and carefully observed the fire lotus flower.
The fire lotus, as clear as crystal, exudes a terrifying temperature.
Just as Elder Xuan was about to continue observing, the fire lotus suddenly shrank by half, emanating an aura of destruction.
Elder Xuan's eyes widened, and he thought to himself, "Not good!" He dodged backward, but the fire lotus exploded the next second after Elder Xuan dodged, forming a terrifying high-temperature storm. Finally, the storm gradually disappeared into a single point, and the fire lotus turned into a charred hole in the place where the martial arts arena was located. Soon, the high temperature turned into a low-temperature storm, and ice formed on the charred hole.
Elder Xuan was somewhat bewildered. He rubbed his old eyes, and the lingering warmth in the air told him what had just happened: "The level 75 soul power wall I created has been melted away?"
The peerless women that Ma Xiaotao and Ye Nanxiao transformed into began to become somewhat ethereal, eventually turning into specks of light that formed the figures of the two of them.
Ye Nanxiao sat down on the ground, panting heavily, and complained, "I'm only a Soul Venerable, I can't afford to exhaust myself like this."
Ma Xiaotao seemed to have some insights, and looked at Ye Nanxiao without saying a word.
Elder Xuan flashed in front of the two, his face beaming with a smile that made his wrinkles look somewhat comical. However, Ye Nanxiao had no time to laugh at Elder Xuan, as his soul power was completely exhausted. Although the main body was Ma Xiaotao, Ma Xiaotao was a Soul Emperor.
"Little fox, I never expected that you and Xiao Tao would possess a Martial Soul Fusion Skill. It's quite a surprise to this old man. Tell me about your Martial Soul Fusion Skill." Elder Xuan couldn't stop smiling.
Ye Nanxiao pointed at Ma Xiaotao, indicating that Elder Xuan should ask Ma Xiaotao, and then sat down cross-legged to recover his soul power.
Elder Xuan didn't pay attention to Ye Nanxiao's attitude; he could tell from Ye Nanxiao's pale face that he had been greatly exhausted.
Ma Xiaotao thought for a moment and said, "My strength has increased by about five times, and so has my consumption. My defense has improved a lot. I feel that if my soul power is sufficient, I can easily defeat a Soul Saint with my flames."
Elder Xuan's eyes widened slightly. This Martial Soul Fusion Skill was quite domineering, but after thinking about the fire lotus that seemed capable of scorching space, he wasn't surprised.
Elder Xuan stroked his beard. "I will report your Martial Soul Fusion Technique to the academy. Do you have its name?"
Ma Xiaotao glanced at Ye Nanxiao, who was still cultivating with his eyes closed. She fiddled with her hair, then her eyes lit up. "Let's call her Ice Flame Fire Maiden."
Ye Nanxiao was too lazy to refute, and even if he did, Ma Xiaotao wouldn't change it, and besides, he himself couldn't come up with a name.
Elder Xuan's lips twitched slightly, he nodded, and slowly flew towards the Sea God Pavilion.
After a while, Ye Nanxiao finally got up from the ground, but his soul power had recovered considerably. Ma Xiaotao walked behind Ye Nanxiao and hugged him.
"Again?" Ye Nanxiao continued to struggle, but this time Ma Xiaotao's soul power entered Ye Nanxiao's body unimpeded, and the soul power between the two automatically circulated.
"Don't move, let me cultivate for a bit." Ma Xiaotao's face flushed slightly.
"Don't we need to hold him?" Ye Nanxiao asked uncertainly.
"Want to give it a try?" Ma Xiaotao released Ye Nanxiao, and Ye Nanxiao turned around as well. The two sat facing each other and began to circulate their soul power. The light purple soul power bond quickly connected the two of them, and their soul power cultivation speed doubled.
Ma Xiaotao's evil fire flickered around her. After being suppressed last time, Ma Xiaotao's soul power cultivation increased again in a short period of time. If Ma Xiaotao's cultivation advanced further, Ye Nanxiao would have to rely on the power of the Snow Emperor to suppress the evil fire.
"How did Ma Hongjun suppress the newcomer with his evil fire? I remember it was that Cuihua? Hmm, no, she'll die. Looks like I need to make a trip to the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Eye when I have some free time. It just so happens that this semester is about to end, so I need to prepare a few more sacks to carry the grass," Ye Nanxiao thought.
What kind of herb is it? Of course, it's a magical herb.
"Where are you going?" Xue Di asked curiously. Ever since Ye Nanxiao entered Shrek Academy, Xue Di had been confined to her mental sea every day, and she missed the days when she and Ye Nanxiao wandered around.
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"Hmm, Sunset Forest, the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire. I'll go see if there's any Phoenix Sunflower with Cockscomb, and while I'm at it, see if there's any Eight-Cornered Ice Grass." Ye Nanxiao thought for a moment. The Eight-Cornered Ice Grass is a top-grade immortal herb among ice-attribute herbs. Its sharp ridges can be used as a cutting machine to cut metal even if you don't eat it.
"I do know a little about the Eight-Cornered Ice Grass, but where is the Sunset Forest again?" the Snow Empress asked.
"As of now, I don't know either," Ye Nanxiao replied with a shrug.
The Shrek Academy's higher-ups quickly learned about the two's Martial Soul Fusion Skill. Compared to the excited Yan Shaozhe, Qian Duoduo looked depressed.
Yan Shaozhe came up and patted him on the shoulder, saying proudly, "Don't be discouraged, Lao Qian. There are plenty of talented people out there. The next one will be even better."
Qian Duoduo slapped Yan Shaozhe's hand away, snorted, and said, "Do you think talented people are like cabbages?" She ignored Yan Shaozhe and walked away.
Elder Mu asked thoughtfully, "Xuanzi, what are your thoughts on this Martial Soul Fusion Skill?"
After pondering for a while, Elder Xuan said, "Xiao Tao's Martial Soul Fusion Skill did not reveal any trace of Evil Fire. Based on Xiao Tao and Xiao Xiao's current cultivation levels, it can only be used as a finishing move."
Yan Shaozhe said excitedly, "The National Soul Master Competition will be held within the next two years. If Ye Nanxiao's cultivation goes smoothly and he reaches the Soul Master level, then the championship is almost a sure thing."
Old Master Mu chuckled and said, "It's too early to say anything now. Let's take it one step at a time."
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"Xiao Xiaozi, shall we try the Martial Soul Fusion Technique again?" Ma Xiaotao said. "I think our soul power will circulate more smoothly when we are fused together."
Ye Nanxiao pondered for a moment. Ma Xiaotao had drained him dry with just a fire lotus. If he were to cultivate, would he turn into a dried fox? Crunchy and brittle?
Thinking about this, Ye Nanxiao couldn't help but sigh that he was still too weak.
"Give me a reply, please!" Ma Xiaotao seemed ready to forcefully hug him at the slightest provocation.
"Alright, alright, you decide." Ye Nanxiao reluctantly took Ma Xiaotao's hand and channeled his soul power into her body. Ma Xiaotao blushed slightly, but quickly controlled her soul power to merge with Ye Nanxiao's.
Amidst a sky full of sparks of light, the Ice Flame Fire Woman, standing over two meters tall, appeared.
Ma Xiaotao looked at herself and couldn't help but exclaim, "Sister Xiaotao is so beautiful."
"My dear Sister Tao, hurry up, or I'll run out of soul power again," Ye Nanxiao said lazily.
The Fire Maiden stood and entered a meditative state. Ye Nanxiao felt that his soul power was being consumed much more slowly than before, but he didn't feel any increase in soul power. He asked Ma Xiaotao, "How do you feel?"
"Hmm, no, is it because you can't cultivate while in the state of Martial Soul Fusion?" The Fire Girl transformed back into Ye Nanxiao and Ma Xiaotao.
Ye Nanxiao waved his hand and put his hands behind his head. "You can continue your cultivation. I'm leaving now."
Ma Xiaotao watched Ye Nanxiao's retreating figure, gently pressed her hand to her chest, and murmured to herself, "That's cultivation, cultivation. I'm not Luo Luo."
After spending a considerable amount of time finally finding his way back to the teaching building, Ye Nanxiao tiptoed back to his seat. It was break time, and there weren't many people left in the classroom.
Jiang Nannan wasn't there, nor was Tang Ya Beibei. Ye Nanxiao asked curiously, "Where did everyone go?"
Lin Susu, who was munching on a lollipop in the back, suddenly jumped up and landed in front of Ye Nanxiao, saying, "Can't you see me standing here? It's break time!"
Ignoring the noisy Lin Susu, she said, "Nan Nan has probably gone somewhere with Tang Ya and the others. Xu Sanshi has been very well-behaved lately."
"Could you be a little quieter?" Lin Susu and Ye Nanxiao turned around at the same time. A black-haired boy was sitting in a seat reading a book. It was obvious that Lin Susu had disturbed him earlier.
Lin Susu said somewhat embarrassedly, "I'm sorry, Shen."
Ye Nanxiao remembered that the black-haired boy was named Shen Ciyuan, and his martial soul seemed to be a mirror. Out of boredom, Ye Nanxiao sat down next to Shen Ciyuan. "Student Shen, right? Why are you reading here all by yourself?"
Shen Ciyuan appears aloof, but he's actually quite talkative. Seeing that Ye Nanxiao was interested in chatting, he immediately started talking, "You're bored too, right? Let me tell you, it's mainly because Xinyao and a group of girls left. If it weren't inconvenient, I wouldn't be all alone here."
Ye Nanxiao's lips twitched slightly. He tried to speak several times, but Shen Ciyuan didn't give him a chance. At that moment, Lin Susu, who was standing next to him, looked at Shen Ciyuan with a slightly flushed face. Ye Nanxiao looked at Shen Ciyuan and then at Lin Susu. "This girl seems to be a little interested in this black-haired guy."
"Hey, Ye, are you free right now? I'd like to challenge you to a fight," Shen Ciyuan asked.
Ye Nanxiao asked somewhat awkwardly, "Why?"
Shen Ciyuan said seriously, "My martial soul is a support-type martial soul, the Frost Moon Mirror, but I am not content to be just a support-type soul master. I want to know how big the gap is between me and the power-attack type, so please."
Ye Nanxiao chuckled and said, "Well, isn't it almost final exam time? There'll be plenty of time then, right? Don't rush. Oh, by the way, did you see where Beibei and the others went?"
Shen Ciyuan said with some disappointment, "Elder Xuan took them away."
Ye Nanxiao broke out in a cold sweat instantly. Elder Xuan is going to teach today? How come I didn't know? Did I skip class? I'm not feeling well, maybe I shouldn't go?
Feeling unwell is a perfectly valid excuse, it doesn't count as skipping class, right? The problem is, didn't Master Xuan just meet with him?
Ye Nanxiao leaned back in his chair, his hands hanging limply at his sides. He stared at the ceiling, his eyes gradually losing their luster as he thought of Elder Xuan's chicken leg bone, which was powerful enough to pierce through a building.
(End of this chapter)