Wang Feng nodded in agreement. "Maybe. But judging by your reactions, it seems you also don't know what that woman did."
At that moment, the door to the medical room slowly opened.
Yan Shaoze and Ma Xiaotao entered, their expressions a mix of worry and relief upon seeing that the three of them were awake.
"You're awake," Yan Shaoze said, his voice calm but carrying a subtle pressure. "Good. How are you feeling? Any discomfort?"
"We're fine, Dean," Wang Feng answered on behalf of his friends. "Just a little dizzy, but it should go away after some rest."
Yan Shaoze carefully observed the three of them before asking in a serious tone, "Can you tell me what happened in the forest? Including... the strange energy that appeared."
Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong turned to Wang Feng, waiting for him to speak first.
Wang Feng began explaining slowly, "Here's what happened, Dean. The three of us were actually testing our Martial Soul Fusion skill in the forest."
Ma Xiaotao interrupted, her eyes wide with surprise. "Wait, the three of you have a Martial Soul Fusion?"
Wang Feng nodded slightly. "Yes. At first, we weren't sure either. We had just started testing it, and... everything got out of control."
He paused, recalling the strange event. "After our powers combined, a woman appeared... A very beautiful woman, with butterfly wings, a lotus tattoo on her forehead, and an aura that was... truly sacred."
Huo Yuhao added, "She appeared from a 'ball' of light that formed between us. After that, she lifted some kind of glowing lotus from her chest... and we all immediately lost consciousness."
Wang Dong nodded in agreement. "We didn't even have time to feel anything except a bit of warmth before passing out."
Yan Shaoze felt relieved after hearing their explanation. At least the incident wasn't caused by an intruder or an outside threat. His tense expression softened slightly. He even felt pleased—and somewhat astonished—to learn that Wang Feng, the future Master of the Sea God's Pavilion, could perform a Martial Soul Fusion with two people at once.
This was no ordinary feat. Even throughout Shrek Academy's long history, occurrences like this could be counted on one hand.
A smile appeared on Yan Shaoze's face. "It seems your soul power wasn't enough to fully activate the ability. So she drew energy from other sources like your physical strength. But there's no need to be discouraged; this only proves that the power contained within your Martial Soul Fusion skill is extremely strong. Maybe one day you'll be able to unleash its true power. For now, though, it's best not to use it."
Wang Feng, Huo Yuhao, and Wang Dong nodded obediently.
"We understand, Dean," Wang Feng said again on their behalf.
Yan Shaoze smiled in satisfaction. "Good. Now, you need to rest more. If you feel any discomfort, let a teacher or nurse know immediately."
He turned to Ma Xiaotao and signaled to leave. Before stepping out, Yan Shaoze paused at the door and added, "Oh, and regarding your three-person Martial Soul Fusion... this is a rare and valuable ability. Don't spread the information carelessly."
After their seniors left, the atmosphere in the medical room became more relaxed. Wang Dong let out a deep breath and sank back into his pillow.
"My head is spinning..." he complained, closing his eyes.
Suddenly, Wang Dong's stomach growled loudly. He immediately held his stomach, embarrassed.
"Uh... how long have we been here?" he asked, trying to change the subject.
Huo Yuhao chuckled. "Long enough for you to get that hungry. I'm starting to feel hungry too."
Wang Feng glanced at the window. The sun was already leaning westward. "It's probably afternoon. How about we get something to eat after we're allowed to leave?"
Before they could plan further, the medical room door opened again. This time, a nurse entered carrying a tray of food.
"Dean Yan ordered us to bring you some food. You need to replenish your strength after losing so much energy," the nurse said kindly.
Wang Dong's face lit up. "Dean Yan is the best!"
They eagerly dug into their food, occasionally asking the nurse about the day's events.
And for now, that was enough.
———
One month later.
Time passed quickly.
It had been three months since Wang Feng officially began studying at Shrek Academy.
After the incident in the forest, the bond between Wang Feng, Huo Yuhao, and Wang Dong had grown even stronger. They were no longer just teammates, but true friends who trusted and relied on each other.
Their progress was extraordinary. Over the past month, they trained together daily, building an even deeper emotional and spiritual connection.
The speed of Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong's cultivation while training with Wang Feng increased dramatically — six times faster than usual. Their physical bodies also grew stronger, adapting to the pure, compressed energy Wang Feng provided. As for Wang Feng himself, when cultivating with both of them, his own cultivation speed doubled compared to training alone.
Following Wang Feng's advice, both of them began learning how to compress their soul power. Although this slowed their cultivation speed in the short term, the results were worth it. Their strength grew steadily, and their foundations became far stronger than other students their age.
Additionally, Wang Feng suggested that Huo Yuhao stop his grilled fish business. They needed to maximize their training time. Huo Yuhao initially resisted, but Wang Feng told him,
"If you keep wasting time on little things like that, you'll always be left behind. What was your goal in coming to Shrek Academy? To become stronger, right? I know you don't want to burden me or Wang Dong. But right now, your strength must be your top priority."
Huo Yuhao stayed silent for a long time. He lowered his head, clenched his fists, and finally nodded seriously.
"Alright, I understand," he replied firmly. "I'll stop selling and focus on training."
That decision gave them even more time and intensity for training.
At this moment, Wang Feng was alone in his room. In front of him, a panel displayed his various abilities.
System Panel
Name: Wang Feng
Age: 11 years
Martial Souls: Lotus of Harmony Shenlong Emperor Blood Devil Emperor
Current Soul Power: Level 36
Physical Strength: Early-Stage Spirit Emperor
Spirit Rings:
1st Ring: Golden Thunder Leopard (8000 years) [Lotus of Harmony]
Apotheosis: Grants a 300% increase in overall strength, speed, and durability for 1 hour. Enhancement increases by 100% per 10 levels (e.g., 200% at Level 21, 300% at Level 31, etc.).
2nd Ring: Obsidian Turtle Yin-Yang (18000 years) [Lotus of Harmony]
Obsidian Shell: Activates a dome of energy around the user. When active, the user is covered in yin-yang energy that drastically strengthens their defense. Incoming attacks are absorbed and converted into energy, which is then used to power a counterattack. The stronger the received attack, the greater the power boost inside the dome. (Currently, the strongest attack that can be absorbed is one capable of killing a Spirit King.)
3rd Ring: Voidroot Serpent (30000 years) [Lotus of Harmony]
World's Pulse: Able to sense everything within a radius of 33 kilometers. This ability also allows Wang Feng to manipulate the spatial structure within a range of 33 meters. (This ability will grow alongside Wang Feng's soul power.)
1st Ring: Dragon King Bright (God-level) [Shenlong Emperor]
Divine Dragon's Annihilation: The Shenlong Emperor exhales divine breath that condenses into a massive dragon-light spear. It can be thrown or used for direct attacks to destroy anything in its path. (This attack cannot be blocked.)
Heavenly Dragon's Wrath: Summons the massive figure of the Shenlong Emperor descending from the sky, opening its mouth, and releasing a beam of absolute destruction that can devastate the battlefield.
Spirit Bones:
External Soul Bone – Light Dragon King Wings
Name: Celestial Dragon Wings
Main Abilities:
Celestial Flight:
Grants the ability to fly at incredible speeds. The speed increases as Wang Feng's power grows. Allows for extreme aerial maneuvers, including short-range teleportation in the sky.
Divine Wing Shield:
The wings can form a shield of dragon energy capable of withstanding high-level attacks. Can deflect ranged attacks or protect Wang Feng's entire body. The stronger Wang Feng's body, the stronger the shield's durability.
Dragon Wing Slash:
The wings can extend and be enhanced with dragon energy, producing massive crescent-shaped energy slashes that can cut through enemies and even penetrate high-level defenses. The stronger Wang Feng becomes, the wider and more destructive the attack.
Radiant Dragon Descent:
When Wang Feng activates his full power, the wings emit golden light that greatly boosts his attack power. Every attack during this mode carries a burst of holy energy that breaks through enemy defenses. This mode has a limited duration and requires recovery time afterward.
Additional Effects:
The wings can absorb surrounding light energy to accelerate Wang Feng's regeneration. They also enhance aerial reaction speed and perception.