Hovering above, Xuan Zi had been secretly keeping an eye on Qian Yu ever since he was released by Lake Heart Island...
Only after seeing that Qian Yu, despite his drastic change in temperament, was rational in every aspect, did he agree to vouch for the risks associated with his departure to learn in the Sun-Moon Empire...
After biting into a chicken leg, he said in confusion, "Qian Yu and Xiao Tao can actually execute a Soul Fusion Skill, but it doesn't seem like they are in a relationship. Could it really be that they regard each other as siblings?"
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Qian Yu, looking at the sea in front of him, unleashed his Divine Power fluctuations, and in an instant, covered the entire area of Sea God's Lake, easily locating the slightly disordered aura of Ma Xiaotao...
The next moment, his figure swiftly moved toward Ma Xiaotao's location...
Upon arrival, Qian Yu saw her curled up on the ground, her soul power fluctuation chaotically spreading in all directions...
With her hair disheveled and forehead drenched in sweat, she inadvertently caused the temperature around her to rise by more than ten degrees...
Occasionally, she let out seductive moans, "Mmm—ah!"
Qian Yu softly called out, "Sister Xiao Tao?"
However, at this moment, Ma Xiaotao had completely succumbed to her inner fire, her body trembling incessantly...
Qian Yu frowned slightly, "Looks like the nefarious fire is out of control again?"
The next moment, a grey-white flame emerged from his palm, surging continuously toward the exposed skin on Ma Xiaotao's back...
Soon, the curled-up Ma Xiaotao, as if feeling something, made an enticing gasp and then fell silent...
The nefarious fire within her was steadily suppressed...
Only then did Ma Xiaotao take a deep breath, feeling as if she had finally been rescued...
If Qian Yu hadn't come, she feared she would have been tormented by these flames once again...
It took quite a while for her to calm down before she slowly got up...
Turning her head to Qian Yu with a smile, she said, "Qian... Qian Yu, thank you! Without your Martial Soul, it's really difficult when the nefarious fire flares up."
Qian Yu examined Ma Xiaotao and said coldly, "Suppressing the nefarious fire like this will lead to an eventual outburst, Sister Xiao Tao, you're aware of this, aren't you?"
Ma Xiaotao pouted, replying helplessly, "I'll suppress it for as long as I can; after all, there's nothing else I can do about it."
Qian Yu said expressionlessly, "Sister Xiao Tao, I won't be at the academy for a very long time in the future."
Ma Xiaotao was stunned for a moment before frowning and asking, "Eh? Qian Yu, where do you want to go? The academy probably won't allow you to leave, right?"
Merely losing control during the new student assessment led to a three-year confinement; leaving Shrek Academy seemed almost impossible!
The more likely scenario was that Shrek would completely control Qian Yu's growth, and at any sign of something amiss, they would annihilate him with thunderous methods!
Yet, Qian Yu looked up at the sky with cold eyes and said indifferently, "I can leave because Elder Xuan has given his assurance, isn't that right? Elder Xuan."
Indeed, Elder Xuan's control of his soul power was formidable, almost entirely concealing his aura, but what set Qian Yu apart was his nature of soul power!
He was using Divine Power, which was far higher in level than soul power!
Therefore, any attempt to conceal soul power was ineffective within Qian Yu's perception range!
A few seconds later, an astonished voice came from above, "Eh, I already controlled my soul power fluctuations so much, and you still found me, Qian Yu. You're much stronger than you were three years ago!"
Xuan Zi then swooped down from above, appearing beside Qian Yu and Ma Xiaotao...
Ma Xiaotao exclaimed, "Elder Xuan!"
At that moment, Xuan Zi, who had already devoured most of the chicken leg, continued to enjoy it with relish, just like his unkempt hair that hung around his neck three years ago, which was quite an unpleasant sight to behold...
After a few chews, Xuan Zi spoke indifferently to Ma Xiaotao, "Xiao Tao, has the nefarious fire been suppressed?"
Ma Xiaotao nodded, "Thank you, Elder Xuan, for your concern, Qian Yu has already suppressed it with his Martial Soul!"
Elder Xuan is the strongest figure in Shrek Academy, aside from the Sea God Pavilion Master and Dragon God Douluo Mu En. Despite his unassuming appearance, he is highly respected in the Inner Court!
Qian Yu glanced at Xuan Zi and then released his own Martial Soul...
Suddenly, a massive Netherworld Angel shadow, a hundred meters in size, appeared behind him, the terrifying gray-white flames almost completely obscured the surroundings...
Then, the fourth golden soul ring at his feet suddenly lit up...
Fourth Soul Skill, Puppet Shadow!
In an instant, several puppets identical to himself emerged around Qian Yu...
Next, under Qian Yu's control, three of the puppet shadows shattered instantly, leaving only one puppet shadow in the original spot...
Ma Xiaotao, looking at this shadow with full of confusion, said, "Qian Yu, what is this?"
Meanwhile, Elder Xuan's pupils shrank sharply, as if stunned by the power emanated by Qian Yu...
Qian Yu explained coldly, "This is my Fourth Soul Skill, Puppet Shadow, capable of using seventy percent of my strength, and it can merge into anyone's shadow until it is completely destroyed."
Elder Xuan, upon hearing this, stopped eating his chicken leg and involuntarily gasped, "Hiss..."
Every one of Qian Yu's soul skills seemed so terrifying!
Take, for instance, that unavoidable ray that hit him the first time they met—it was enough to be called a magical skill!
And now, he comes up with an even more perverse soul skill!
What's more, it can use seventy percent of his real strength and won't disappear until destroyed...
It's practically indistinguishable from a real living person! Most importantly, it seemed that Qian Yu could split into many clones just now...
For a powerhouse at their level, having such a soul skill...
wouldn't that mean they can easily bully opponents of the same or even higher level?
Upon hearing this, Ma Xiaotao said thoughtfully, "So, Qian Yu, you want this shadow to enter my shadow? Then it will emerge to suppress it when my evil fire bursts out?"
After saying this, she couldn't help but feel somewhat moved...
Even though Qian Yu's personality had greatly changed, he still thought of her...
Somtimes, she really regarded him as her true younger brother.
Qian Yu gave her an icy glance and nodded, "Yes, after all, once I leave, your evil fire won't be suppressed!"
Xuan Zi spoke solemnly, "Qian Yu, you must not reveal this soul skill in front of outsiders, it could even turn the tide in a crisis you face in the future."
Qian Yu replied coldly, "I know."
This soul skill wasn't considered strong among his skills...
If Xuan Zi knew that his golden soul ring was a million-year Soul Ring, and that each soul ring had four soul skills...
He would definitely not let him leave Shrek Academy so easily!
After all, with such strength, if it grew for another year or two, it would be easy for one person to overturn Shrek Academy!
Shrek Academy, can't take that risk!
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