The classroom fell into a profound silence.
At this moment, Ling Xiao was so shocked that he was speechless—or rather, he had become somewhat numb to the shock. He truly hadn't expected the Yun Clan's long-term vision to be so grand.
After forging the Azure Light Sword Martial Soul, the Yun Clan chose to go into reclusive cultivation and establish the five major sword lineages specifically as a foundation for the later founding of the Sword Sect.
Every step followed the next in a perfect sequence.
Was this also part of what that Yun Clan woman had left behind before her death? Not only did she solve her family's Martial Soul defect, but she also left a blueprint for the Yun Clan's strength to skyrocket.
She was truly formidable.
Xu Lin took a deep breath and said slowly, "You all should have guessed by now."
"By first finding the solution to the defects of Ordinary Tool Martial Souls, they seized the opportunity to go into seclusion, dividing the clan disciples into different branches to forge the five major sword lineages."
"Hundreds of years later, they established the Sword Sect, using that momentum to soar and leap into the ranks of the continent's first-rate powers. They were only a single Titled Douluo away from being a top-tier clan in the Soul Master world."
"This was the path to prosperity that the woman proposed to her cousin in her final moments. The Yun Clan truly followed her plan to the letter. The Sword Sect was the very first sect on the continent."
"Its establishment and the subsequent impact on the Yun Clan's power greatly stimulated other Soul Master clans. After the Sword Sect, more and more clans established sects centered around themselves, recruiting Soul Masters with Martial Souls similar to their own."
"One could say that from that moment on, the landscape of the Soul Master world underwent a massive transformation: the rise of the Yun Clan's Sword Sect, the formation of numerous sects."
"The widespread popularity of the Single-Attribute Fusion Stream, and the refinement and development of the Fusion Stream as a whole. Even today, countless people marvel at that woman's brilliance."
"The Single-Attribute Fusion Stream she created did more than just solve the defects of Ordinary Tool Martial Souls; it later underwent immense development, flourishing in a hundred different directions and becoming the core of the entire Fusion Stream."
"It isn't just applied to Ordinary Tool Martial Souls anymore. Other Tool Martial Souls, Beast Martial Souls, Plant Martial Souls, and even some Special-type Martial Souls can utilize this Single-Attribute Fusion Stream."
"Furthermore, it connected the Fusion Stream with the traditional Extreme Stream, serving as a bridge between the two paths."
"The number of people following the Fusion Stream increased significantly, allowing it to become a cultivation school that stands on equal footing with the Extreme Stream."
"Of course, it was also because of its existence that the rivalry between the Fusion Stream and the Extreme Stream gradually began to take shape."
Hearing this, Ling Xiao realized the creation of the Single-Attribute Fusion Stream carried a significance that far exceeded merely solving a defect.
The rise of the Yun Clan, the structural layout of the continent's sects, and the further development of the Soul Master world were all part of its legacy.
Ling Xiao couldn't help but feel the utmost admiration for this woman.
He couldn't resist asking, "Teacher, what was that Yun Clan woman's name? Even if her personal strength wasn't great, her deeds and her contributions to the Yun Clan and the Soul Master world are certainly enough to leave her name in the annals of history."
Xu Lin's eyes were filled with respect as she replied, "That woman was named Yun Xi. In the entire history of the Soul Master world, she is one of the few Grandmasters of Martial Souls whose personal strength was not high."
"Those within the Sword Sect revere her as the 'Sword Master,' and her status is held even higher than the successive Sect Masters of the Sword Sect."
Ling Xiao nodded thoughtfully. Sword Master, Yun Xi. What a woman. Compared to her, Yu Xiaogang—that so-called 'Grandmaster'—was practically a joke.
"Students, this is the third stage of the Fusion Stream. The creation of the Single-Attribute Fusion Stream perfected what the earlier version lacked."
"At the same time, while the Yun Clan was forging their own Martial Souls, they discovered a phenomenon that verified a hypothesis the Sword Master had in her early years."
"That is, when cultivating an Ordinary Tool Martial Soul via the Single-Attribute Fusion Stream, the benefits aren't solely for future generations. Because of the low compatibility of ordinary tools, it usually takes two to three Soul Rings to stably attach an elemental attribute to the Martial Soul."
"Starting from that point, if one absorbs Soul Rings from Intermediate-level Soul Beasts, they can enter a 'Devouring State' during the absorption process, remaining unaffected by the low compatibility."
"At that stage, one could say their Martial Soul has preliminarily evolved to the level of a Mid-tier Martial Soul. By the time they reach the rank of Soul Emperor or Soul Saint, absorbing Soul Rings from High-level Soul Beasts will also trigger the Devouring State."
"When they pass their soul down to the next generation, they can directly transmit a High-tier Tool Martial Soul. This method is truly the best of both worlds; while forging the soul for the future, one's own strength won't be significantly weaker than other Soul Masters."
"As one progresses further down this path, the early-stage defects become less noticeable. If one has enough talent, this path can even lead to the realm of a Titled Douluo."
"Our Spirit Hall currently has an Elder who awakened a mere Ordinary Snake Spear in his youth, but his Innate Soul Power was quite impressive. He followed the Single-Attribute Fusion Stream."
"Today he is a Titled Douluo whose Martial Soul has been cultivated into a Top-tier Martial Soul. That Elder did not forget his roots; his title is Snake Spear, and he is a legend in the Soul Master world."
"What needs to be stated separately is that the creation of the Single-Attribute Fusion Stream did more than just solve a defect. Its greatest value lies in connecting the two paths of Fusion and Extreme."
"Before her, those who followed the Fusion Stream were far fewer than those in the Extreme Stream, simply because there were very few Martial Souls suited for it."
"The advent of the Single-Attribute Fusion Stream pioneered the concept of 'Self-Forged Martial Souls' and demonstrated the diversity and inclusivity of the Fusion Stream."
"For instance, the Yun Clan of the Sword Sect took a single Martial Soul and created five lineages totaling six types of High-tier sword-type Martial Souls. Other Tool Martial Souls can similarly be forged into various forms."
"Beyond that, ordinary Beast Martial Souls and Plant Martial Souls can also follow the Single-Attribute Fusion Stream to create High-tier Martial Souls that have no original prototype in the Soul Beast world."
"Even High-tier Martial Souls that possess innate special powers can follow this path. Under the premise that they already have a certain attribute, they can add yet another attribute to their Martial Soul."
"This situation encompasses the most difficult path within the Fusion Stream: the Dual Fusion Stream. In cases where an Ordinary Martial Soul adds an elemental attribute"
"A High-tier Martial Soul with only its most basic essence adds a new element, they are following the Single-Attribute Fusion Stream while simultaneously following the Extreme Stream."
"In the latter's case, it isn't a mandatory path, but a choice, as this combination usually enhances and enriches a Soul Master's combat power and characteristics."
"As for the Dual Fusion Stream, it involves a Martial Soul that already possesses a special power merging with a new attribute. During cultivation, one must pay close attention to the coordination between the two attributes."
"This is effectively walking the Single-Attribute Fusion Stream and the Dual-Attribute Fusion Stream at the same time. One could say it is the post-awakening creation of a Dual-Attribute Martial Soul."
"The difficulty is extremely high, making it the most complex path among the current cultivation schools."