Douluo Dalu II: The Peerless Tang Sect

Chapter 157 Zhang Lexuan and Jiang Nannan's Martial Soul Fusion Skill!

After leaving Cai Meier's office, Zhu Ziyang checked the time. It was almost time for their regular team training, so he didn't linger in the outer courtyard and headed straight for the inner courtyard's martial arts arena.

Upon arriving at the training ground, Ma Xiaotao, Dai Yueheng, and others were already there; only he and Jiang Nannan were missing.

"Sister Xiaotao, Brother Yueheng, I'm here." Zhu Ziyang greeted everyone upon arrival.

"Ziyang, where have you been? Why are you only arriving now?" Ma Xiaotao asked, a smile on her pretty face.

"I heard that three Soul Masters emerged among this year's freshmen, so I made a special trip to the outer academy," Zhu Ziyang replied with a smile, then looked at Dai Yueheng, "Brother Yueheng, your younger brother also entered the academy this year, right?"

"Hmm! Judging by his age, he should be this year." Dai Yueheng nodded lightly. To be honest, having been born into the White Tiger Duke's Mansion, he didn't care much about the concept of brothers.

While Zhu Ziyang and Dai Yueheng were talking, Jiang Nannan and Zhang Lexuan arrived together. Zhang Lexuan was the opponent that their team would face today.

"Everyone, now that everyone's here, let's not waste any more time," Zhang Lexuan said directly. "Today's combat training is very simple. Nan Nan and I will be on one side, and the six of you will be on the other side, conducting a two-on-six combat match."

"Sister Lexuan, you and Nannan alone? Even though you're a Contra Master, aren't you underestimating us a bit?" Ma Xiaotao said, her face showing dissatisfaction. "Why don't you choose someone else to go? Otherwise, I'm afraid the training will be over before it even starts!"

The others nodded in agreement with Ma Xiaotao. Zhu Ziyang, however, looked thoughtful. He recalled something Jiang Nannan had excitedly told him not long ago. If it was true, then with Zhang Lexuan and Jiang Nannan working together, the six of them might not be able to handle it.

So he said, "Sister Xiaotao, let's agree to this first. If things really turn out to be one-sided later, we can make adjustments then."

"Uh!" Upon hearing this, Ma Xiaotao thought for a moment, then looked at the others and said, "What do you guys say?"

"Then let's listen to Ziyang," Dai Yueheng said, and the others nodded in agreement.

"Alright, Sister Lexuan, we agree. Let's get ready to begin." Seeing this, Ma Xiaotao didn't say anything more and directly addressed Zhang Lexuan.

"I hope you can give it your all!" Zhang Lexuan said with a smile.

"That's right, brother, Sister Lexuan and I won't hold back!" Jiang Nannan said with a smile, clearly excited.

The battle was about to begin. Zhu Ziyang, Ma Xiaotao, Dai Yueheng, Ling Luochen, Gongyang Mo, and Chen Zifeng formed an equilateral triangle formation. Ma Xiaotao, as a Soul Emperor and the captain, stood at the very front. Dai Yueheng, level 59, and Zhu Ziyang, level 53, stood side by side in the middle. Gongyang Mo, level 55, Ling Luochen, level 51, and Chen Zifeng, level 52, were at the very back. Opposite them were Zhang Lexuan and Jiang Nannan, the two standing shoulder to shoulder.

"Take care of Nan Nan first, then we'll deal with Sister Le Xuan together!" Ma Xiaotao, as the team leader, set the battle objective.

She struck first, her Fire Phoenix Martial Soul instantly activating, its massive fiery wings carrying her into the sky. A crimson flame erupted from her mouth, sweeping towards Jiang Nannan. Dai Yueheng and Zhu Ziyang followed closely, each unleashing their Martial Souls and Soul Skills. Dai Yueheng activated three amplifying Soul Skills, simultaneously releasing a blazing wave of light that hurtled towards Jiang Nannan and Zhang Lexuan. Zhu Ziyang, wielding the World-Soothing Scythe, unleashed his second Soul Skill; the golden scythe, carrying dazzling light, instantly transformed into a vortex of light, hurtling towards the two opposite him.

Behind them, Ling Luochen and Gongyang Mo were also busy. Gongyang Mo unleashed his first and second soul skills simultaneously, amplifying the strength and speed of the three. Ling Luochen, on the other hand, used his soul skills to harass and control Zhang Lexuan, preventing her from supporting Jiang Nannan. As for Chen Zifeng, his mission was to protect Gongyang Mo and Ling Luochen from being ambushed by Jiang Nannan.

Faced with the fierce attacks of Zhu Ziyang and his two companions, Jiang Nannan dared not underestimate them in the slightest. Her martial spirit instantly possessed her, and then she unleashed her first soul skill. After her speed suddenly increased, she actually did something that baffled everyone. She easily dodged Ma Xiaotao's Phoenix Fire Line and Dai Yueheng's White Tiger Blazing Light Wave, and broke free from Zhu Ziyang's Yin-Yang Revolving Style attraction, rushing straight towards Zhang Lexuan.

After releasing her martial spirit, Zhang Lexuan did not attack immediately, but stood still, waiting for Jiang Nannan's move.

Seeing Jiang Nannan rush towards Zhang Lexuan, Zhu Ziyang vaguely realized their intentions and felt a slight sense of anticipation. His movements paused for a moment. However, Ma Xiaotao and Dai Yueheng did not stop. They attacked Jiang Nannan swiftly, one using her fourth soul skill, Phoenix Roaring Strike, and the other using White Tiger Meteor Shower.

Scorching pillars of fire erupted from the ground, and blazing golden orbs of light crashed down from the sky. Jiang Nannan, having broken free of the icy mist, was met head-on by both attacks. Her expression changed slightly, and she immediately used her fourth soul skill, vanishing from her spot in the blink of an eye, leaving only a faint silver afterimage. The next second, she appeared ten meters away, dodging the range of Phoenix Roar Strike and White Tiger Meteor Shower, and rushed to Zhang Lexuan's side.

Jiang Nannan's fourth soul skill, Silver Moon Instantaneous Movement Technique, is a surprise attack soul skill that allows Jiang Nannan to teleport to any location within ten meters, and within ten seconds, she can teleport back to her original location.

After Jiang Nannan and Zhang Lexuan reunited, they immediately embraced. Then, to the astonishment of the six people, a huge silver moon enveloped the two of them, and a terrifying aura instantly rippled outwards. Immediately afterward, Jiang Nannan and Zhang Lexuan's figures disappeared, replaced by a huge silver female phantom. The phantom resembled both Jiang Nannan and Zhang Lexuan, wearing a gorgeous long dress with gold and silver stripes, long silver hair trailing to her ankles, and a golden full moon behind her head. She exuded an incomparably holy aura, like a moon goddess!

"This is... a Martial Soul Fusion Skill!" Ma Xiaotao and the others looked at each other in disbelief. They hadn't expected Zhang Lexuan and Jiang Nannan to pull this stunt on them. They could clearly sense that the aura of the Moon Goddess had surpassed the Soul Douluo realm and was comparable to a Title Douluo!

What's the point of fighting now? Everyone's morale was starting to crumble.

Zhu Ziyang was also very shocked. He didn't expect that Jiang Nannan and Zhang Lexuan would actually create a martial soul fusion skill. Moreover, it seemed that their strength was comparable to that of a titled Douluo. Judging from their aura, Zhu Ziyang felt that the strength of this Moon Goddess was comparable to half of Yan Shaozhe.

The Moon Goddess made her move. She strode with her long, slender legs, her long dress trailing on the ground, and with a slight lift of her jade hand, she swung it towards Ma Xiaotao in the air. Ma Xiaotao awoke with a start and hurriedly tried to block, but to no avail. The fair, slender jade hand struck Ma Xiaotao firmly, and Ma Xiaotao was instantly knocked down and crashed to the ground.

Immediately following were Dai Yueheng and Zhu Ziyang. The Moon Goddess attacked them simultaneously with both hands. Learning from Ma Xiaotao's experience, the two reacted immediately. Dai Yueheng directly met the Moon Goddess's attack with a Rising Dragon Fist. Zhu Ziyang, on the other hand, teleported to the Moon Goddess's side, wielding the World-Soothing Scythe, and slashing towards the goddess's neck.

However, their resistance was ultimately futile. Dai Yueheng's fist collided with the Moon Goddess's palm, lasting less than a second before he was slammed to the ground, following in Ma Xiaotao's footsteps. Zhu Ziyang, who had attempted a surprise attack, also failed to gain any advantage. The Moon Goddess lowered her head, her eyes gleaming with golden light, and actually froze Zhu Ziyang's body. Then, she gently blew a breath, causing Zhu Ziyang to fall to the ground.

The Moon Goddess pressed her advantage, easily defeating Chen Zifeng, leaving Ling Luochen and Gongyang Mo with no choice but to admit defeat.

After their victory, the Moon Goddess shattered instantly, revealing Zhang Lexuan and Jiang Nannan. Zhang Lexuan held Jiang Nannan, her expression normal, while Jiang Nannan's face was pale, clearly due to exhaustion caused by depleted soul power.

"Sister Lexuan, this is outrageous!" Ma Xiaotao scrambled to her feet and immediately protested to Zhang Lexuan, "This isn't helping us train at all!"

"Hehe, sorry, Nan Nan and I just wanted to test the combat power of our Spirit Fusion Skill," Zhang Lexuan chuckled. "As it turns out, our Spirit Fusion Skill is still quite powerful."

"How could it not be powerful? A fusion skill between a Soul Douluo and a Soul King—even an ordinary Title Douluo wouldn't stand a chance." When it comes to fusion skills, Dai Yueheng is the most qualified to speak. His White Tiger and Black Cat clans possess a fusion skill passed down for ten thousand years: the Netherworld White Tiger. Unfortunately, there are no girls his age in the Zhu family this generation. Fortunately, there are no Zhu family girls his age, so he can choose the person he likes!

"Zhang Lexuan, Nannan, what's the name of your Martial Soul Fusion Skill?" Zhu Ziyang asked.

"Hehehe, of course she should be called the Goddess of the Moon, isn't that fitting!" Jiang Nannan's voice was a little weak, but the pride and excitement it contained were impossible to hide.

"The goddess of the moon, hmm, that's certainly fitting!" Everyone expressed the same opinion.

(End of this chapter)