Chapter 35: Soul Fusion

  "Boom!"

  Under the collision of palms, a fierce air burst out in all directions, and people standing closer to the arena had their clothes blown back with a rustling sound.

  Zhang Shan's upper body swayed back and forth a few times, but his feet were nailed to the ground, unmoving.

  Kanaya retreated several steps in a row, and shallow footprints were left on the bluestone slab of the arena.

  "The Power of the Four Symbols?"

  Kanaya growled in a low voice, his chest heaving constantly, the red flush on his face flashing and disappearing, a look of horror flickering in his eyes.

  When a martial artist advances to the first level of Spiritual Martial Realm, their strength is around 12,000 jin, which is equivalent to the strength of one elephant. When they advance to the second level of Spiritual Martial Realm, their strength increases to around two elephants' worth.

  But now Zhang Shan's blow has reached the unimaginable power of the Four Elephants, which is twice that of a warrior of the same level, and has already reached the level of Spiritual Martial Arts Fourth Layer. How can it not make Guan Ye shocked beyond recognition?

  "Bastard, is this the extent of mastering the Fist Intent...?" The flames of jealousy in Kanou's heart blazed fiercely.

  During the investigation at the Shentu family, Zhang Shan grasped the boxing intent of Si Xiang Quan after which every punch's power far surpassed that of martial artists of the same level. For example, when he was in the Qi Wu Realm 6th or 7th layer, he could already unleash a massive force of 8,000 to 9,000 jin.

  So they estimated that Zhang Shan's current cultivation in Lingwu Realm Second Layer should have a power of about three elephant strength, but unexpectedly reached an astonishing four elephant strength.

  Shentu Shengdong's eyes narrowed, and with just one glance, he saw the extent of Zhang Shan's formidable strength. "Judging from the situation, it seems that Guan Ye doesn't stand a chance. However, I hope they can fight to a mutual defeat, exhausting Zhang's true yuan."

  Zhang Shan clenched his fist and sneered at Guan Ye, "A trash like you who rose to power through crooked means dares to sign a life-and-death contract with me? You're really overestimating yourself."

  "Don't think that just because you've grasped the essence of boxing, you're invincible. A warrior still relies on their martial soul. That epitaph of yours is probably just a joke."

  He finished speaking and let out a cold snort. A spectral image of a grey wolf's martial soul appeared behind him, throwing its head back to let out a silent howl at the sky.

  "Kanaya has summoned the Azure Wolf's Martial Spirit, it seems he's going all out."

  "Yes, his Wolf Soul has a huge bonus in speed and power. Zhang Shan may have grasped the Fist Intent and is incredibly strong, but the outcome is still uncertain."

  "Is Zhang Shan's martial soul something like a tombstone? I wonder if it has any special abilities?"

  The students who understood the situation at the bottom of the platform began to whisper to each other.

  "Huh? It seems Zhang Shan doesn't have any intention of summoning his martial soul at all. Is he going to rely solely on his physical strength and fight against Guan Yu like this?"

  "The lion uses its full strength to catch the rabbit, but Zhang Shan underestimates his enemy. A wise man does not take things lightly."

  Looking at Zhang Shan's leisurely appearance, someone else started shaking their head and commenting disapprovingly.

  "Alright, alright, you don't plan on using your martial soul to fight me? Then let me show you the ferocity of the Azure Wolf."

  Kanaya's heart was filled with cold laughter, but his eyes revealed a joyful glint. With a low growl, he charged towards Zhang Shan, the wolf-like shadow behind him opening its bloody jaws as if ready to pounce.

  "Blood Shadow Whirlwind Slash!"

  Kanaya blinked and flashed in front of Zhang Shan, with the bonus of Wu Soul, his speed was swift as wind, and he turned into a wisp of smoke.

  The double claws transformed into countless illusory shadows that clawed towards Zhang Shan's body, producing a sharp whistling sound, and it was evident that the power had also increased several times.

  Zhang Shan's expression was calm and composed, his Hundred Transformations Technique unfolding as he dodged the attack with a change of footsteps. Then, with a loud shout, he launched a fierce counterattack using the Four Symbols Fist.

  For a moment, the stage was filled with flying figures, the sound of breaking air from bloody claws and the elephant-like sounds from fists intertwined, mixed with the explosive sounds of punching and clawing.

  A massive whirlpool of true energy formed around the two people, their silhouettes merging together, making it difficult to distinguish one from the other for a moment.

  Suddenly, Zhang Shan let out a long whistle, and the sounds of dragon, phoenix, tiger, and turtle rose up together from the battle group. A fist shadow that seemed to be real burst out of the battle group, followed by a loud crash, and then Guan Ye's stern roar.

  A figure emerged from the battle group, his feet sliding on the stage, making a sharp, ear-piercing sound, until he retreated two zhang away before finally stopping.

  Everyone looked intently, and the person who had just left was indeed Kanaya. At this time, his chest clothes were already torn with a big hole, a clear fist print was printed on his chest, and a thread of fresh blood was oozing out from the corner of his mouth.

  Zhang Shan stood proudly with his head held high, his fighting spirit soaring.

  Kanaya stared intently at his opponent in front of him, like a beast choosing its prey.

  "Alright, alright, but do you think this will be enough to defeat me? In this battle, I absolutely will not lose."

  Kanaya let out a loud, maniacal laugh, his voice filled with an unspeakable coldness and finality.

  He accepted the benefits of the Shentu family, and the condition was to do his best to kill Zhang Shan. Even if he couldn't do it, he had to die together with him. If he gave up like this, the Shentu family would not let him go first.

  So before he came on stage, he had already understood that if this battle was lost, then death would follow. Either Zhang Shan would die or he would die; there was no third possibility.

  Kanaya took a deep breath and let out a sharp howl at the sky.

  As the wolf howl sounded, his hair stood on end, his pupils turned blood red, and the gray wolf martial soul behind him suddenly surged up, the entire virtual shadow quickly transformed into a one-meter-tall entity that enveloped Guan Ye's entire body.

  Kanaya stood amidst the gigantic illusory wolf's shadow, a fierce aura bursting forth into the sky.

  "This is Soul Fusion, the opponent is going for mutual destruction, be careful, host!" The stele spirit reminded in the sea of consciousness.

  Fusion of Soul and Spirit, a method that combines one's self with their martial soul to deliver a fatal blow. This technique can be performed by those who have reached the Spiritual Martial Realm, although it comes at a great cost: even if successful, the aftermath will either destroy one's meridians or result in death.

  Kanaya is now using Soul Fusion, and has already made up his mind to go all out.

  Zhang Shan's expression sank, the true yuan in his dantian boiled over, circulating throughout his entire body, limbs and bones. His whole aura rapidly surged upwards as well, "Fusion of Soul and Spirit? Let me see just how strong it can make you."

  "Zhang Shan, you're going to die!"

  A loud roar echoed through the void, and then a wolf that had merged with Guan Yu appeared, its body shrouded in dark energy as it charged towards Zhang Shan with a fierce and destructive aura that seemed to tear apart everything in its path.

  Zhang Shan stood still, his face icy cold, his eyes profound and unfathomable, a momentum that controlled life and death burst forth from his body, the entire arena seemed to have been completely sealed off.

  He raised his hand and drew his sword.

  "Extinction Slash!"

  A flash of cold light flashed by, and between heaven and earth, all things seemed to wither away, filled with endless destructive intentions.

  "Hmph... Ah..."

  A sharp tearing sound echoed through the air, followed by a mournful cry.

  Blood splattered everywhere on the arena, and the illusory shadow of that grey wolf suddenly vanished.

  What appeared before everyone was a scene of unparalleled bloodiness.

  Zhang Shan stood expressionless in the middle of the arena, his sword returned to its scabbard.

  On the other hand, Kano's body had already split in two, and the two bloody bodies were slowly falling to both sides.

  "Thud..." Two corpses slammed to the ground, internal organs splattered everywhere, a bloody smell began to spread, and the entire scene fell silent.

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