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"Huh?" Zhu Zhuqing widened her doubtful eyes at Oscar. "We… can have a Martial Soul Fusion Skill?"
Not only was Zhu Zhuqing puzzled, but even Blue Sunshine in the spectator stands was deeply confused.
"What the hell is this kid Oscar up to? Could his soul skill have some hidden effect I don't know about?"
Blue Sunshine suddenly recalled the ability of Oscar's fourth soul skill—the Mirror Image Sausage and the Clone Sausage—and a realization seemed to dawn on him.
On the other side of the stands, Dai Mubai, who had been observing Oscar and Zhu Zhuqing all along, grew furious at their intimate cooperation.
"Shameless couple! You really deserve to die! I refuse to believe you can create a Martial Soul Fusion Skill. Just die on the stage!"
His heart cursed venomously.
Even if he wasn't the one to kill them personally, as long as they died, everything would be fine.
On the arena stage, Davis, having already activated his Martial Soul Fusion Skill, felt as if the clouds had parted and he was invincible again.
Facing Oscar, he sneered, "Hmph! You, a food-type Soul Master, dare to dream of unleashing a Fusion Skill with the Netherworld Civet? How utterly laughable."
Oscar only smiled faintly at those words. "Whether it's real or not, you'll know soon enough. In fact, the reason Zhuqing and I can use a Fusion Skill… is all thanks to you."
Before Davis could retort, Oscar swallowed both the Mirror Image Sausage and the Clone Sausage he had crafted from Davis's blood.
Strangely, Oscar's appearance did not change at all, despite the normal effect of the Mirror Image Sausage.
However, the attributes of his soul power had become identical to Davis's.
Through days of experimentation, Oscar had uncovered the true secret of his fourth soul skill.
Taking only the Mirror Image Sausage allowed him to merely change his appearance.
But when consumed together with the Clone Sausage, he could perfectly replicate everything from the owner of the blood.
For a set period, the eater essentially became that person.
In other words, Oscar was now equivalent to Davis, bearer of the Evil-Eyed White Tiger.
"Come, Zhuqing! Let's show them our Martial Soul Fusion Skill!"
"Mm!" Zhu Zhuqing agreed without hesitation, trusting Oscar completely.
The next moment, the two stood back to back, fingers tightly intertwined. A storm of soul power erupted as one firm and one gentle stream fused together.
"Roar!"
A tiger's roar split the air. The storm of soul power was torn apart, and on the arena appeared a Netherworld White Tiger almost identical to the one from Davis and Zhu Zhuyun.
Almost—because this one bore a pair of mighty wings.
Compared to Davis and Zhu Zhuyun's wingless fusion beast, this winged Netherworld White Tiger was closer to a true divine beast. (Adapted from the anime, forgive the reference.)
As crown prince of the Star Luo Empire, Davis instantly understood what a winged Netherworld White Tiger symbolized.
Something he and Zhu Zhuyun, who were mentally connected, could not achieve, Zhu Zhuqing and a support-type Soul Master had accomplished.
"How is this possible?! He doesn't even have the Evil-Eyed White Tiger Martial Soul! By what right can he use a Fusion Skill—and one stronger than mine?!"
Davis roared in anguish, but it was nothing more than powerless rage.
Facing the winged Netherworld White Tiger, his heart quaked with fear.
The reason Oscar and Zhu Zhuqing's fusion bore wings was actually quite simple.
Oscar cultivated the Indestructible Vajra Body, which possessed a more blazing "light."
Zhu Zhuqing possessed the left leg bone of the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger, granting her a more profound "darkness."
When the two combined, they naturally produced a far stronger Martial Soul Fusion Skill.
In the stands, Dai Mubai stared blankly at the scene, dumbfounded.
Oscar had not only unleashed a Fusion Skill with Zhu Zhuqing, but their fusion was even stronger than that of Davis and Zhu Zhuyun.
"Zhuqing, you take the offense."
Oscar, fully aware of Zhu Zhuqing's obsession, did not try to steal the spotlight.
Zhu Zhuqing nodded firmly and accepted the leading role.
The winged Netherworld White Tiger beat its wings, stirring violent gales across the stage. Its colossal body soared skyward.
Reaching a certain height, it dove down like a meteor, accelerating toward Davis and Zhu Zhuyun's Netherworld White Tiger.
They refused to be slaughtered passively, controlling their own fusion beast to leap up and meet the attack midair.
Boom!
The two titanic tigers collided, the sound of clashing metal echoing as terrifying shockwaves swept across the arena.
However, the advantage clearly belonged to Oscar and Zhu Zhuqing's beast, whose downward momentum was overwhelming.
Their opponent's Netherworld White Tiger not only had to fight against gravity but also endure the impact, immediately putting it at a disadvantage.
With a roar of agony, it crashed down onto the stage like a meteorite. The arena floor instantly split open in a web of fissures.
This sudden reversal completely derailed the Clear Sky Sect disciples' plans.
They had never expected Oscar and Zhu Zhuqing to possess a Fusion Skill.
Now, trying to interfere was nearly impossible.
Oscar and Zhu Zhuqing pressed their assault relentlessly. The winged tiger's dive ripped through the air at blinding speed.
Already battered and disoriented, Davis and Zhu Zhuyun could not react in time.
With a thunderous crash, Oscar and Zhu Zhuqing's beast slammed into theirs. Its claws extended with black light three feet long, slashing straight at their foe's head.
Their Netherworld White Tiger shrieked helplessly, utterly unable to fight back.
This was one-sided domination.
Forced to endure Zhu Zhuqing's stormlike assault, Davis and Zhu Zhuyun's fusion was forcibly dissolved.
Without the protection of their beast, the pair were nothing more than lambs awaiting slaughter.
Seeing this, Oscar quickly shouted, "Zhuqing, cut off Davis's arms—I need them!"
Understanding immediately, Zhu Zhuqing replied, "Don't worry, leave it to me."
The fusion beast whipped its tail like a steel whip, sending Zhu Zhuyun flying across the stage, her fate uncertain.
Then, its right claw gleamed with razor-sharp black light and slashed downward.
With a tearing sound, Davis's arms were severed cleanly. Blood sprayed wildly, as though the sky itself were raining crimson.
Oscar swiftly seized control of the beast, snatching Davis's severed arms and even the spilled blood into his Devouring Pouch.
After swatting Davis aside with one paw, he turned to the disciples of the Clear Sky Sect and Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, grinning darkly.
"Heh, I can keep this form for a little while longer. Now it's my turn to have some fun!"
In a flash, the winged tiger appeared before Tang Zhen.
Its massive paw descended like it was swatting a fly, sending him soaring into the air for an impromptu flight experience.
"Quick, attack him!"
The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect disciples fumbled for their Godly Zhuge Crossbows and fired a volley of bolts at the beast.
But a golden light flared across its body. The arrows clinked uselessly against its hide, leaving not even a scratch.
Without giving them a second chance, the beast swept its tail, sending the entire group flying.
"You overestimate yourselves," Oscar sneered, before locking his eyes on the nearby Tang Long. "There's one more... it's time to collect some interest from him."
The tiger's wings beat furiously, and its right claw, glowing with black light, swung down at Tang Long.
Tang Long's pupils contracted. Realizing he couldn't evade, he clenched his teeth as his ten-thousand-year soul ring lit up.
"Fifth Soul Skill—Heaven-Rending Strike!"
He swung his enlarged Clear Sky Hammer upward to meet the descending claw.
Boom!
The impact thundered. Tang Long spat a mouthful of blood as the ground beneath his feet caved in.
Just as Oscar prepared to press the attack, the bell signaling the end of the Seat Battle rang out.
Tang Xiao immediately flew into the air, his voice deep and commanding.
"The Seat Battle is over! All contestants, cease fighting at once!"
(End of Chapter)