Chapter 3: The Reason for Tang Qiang's Departure: Refusal to Join the Sect!
"Come in!"
A deep, resonant voice rang out from inside the gate, and the archway opened automatically. The young man gestured for Qin Mu to enter the sect, while he himself remained outside.
Qin Mu stepped into the room. The room, which was about 100 square meters in size, contained only an oval stone table. Six people were sitting around the table, presumably the current Sect Master Tang Xiao and the remaining five elders.
"You're Qin Mu? Your Spirit is the Clear Sky Hammer? How much innate soul power do you have?"
Qin Mu raised his eyes and looked at the person sitting at the far end of the table. Judging from his status, he must be the Seventh Elder.
Although these six people did not intend to target Qin Mu, they were all renowned figures in the current Soul Master world. Just sitting there doing nothing, they exuded an invisible pressure.
"Junior Qin Mu, Spirit: Clear Sky Hammer, Innate Full Soul Power, Greetings to the Six Seniors."
Unfazed by the imposing aura emanating from the six people, Qin Mu bowed slightly to them.
However, what Qin Mu said shocked the six people once again.
"You said you were born with full soul power?! Is that true?"
Even the composed Tang Xiao couldn't help but stand up upon hearing Qin Mu's words, staring intently at Qin Mu.
Qin Mu didn't speak, but simply nodded slightly, which was taken as confirmation.
"hiss!"
Tang Xiao suppressed his inner joy and sat back down in his seat, but he couldn't suppress the smile on his face.
The other five elders were all smiles.
What is the concept of innate full soul power?
In the past hundred years, only sixteen Soul Masters with innate full Soul Power have appeared on the Douluo Continent, while the Clear Sky Sect has never produced one.
Even Tang Chen, the patriarch of the Clear Sky Sect who cultivated to the level of ninety-nine, and Tang Hao, the youngest titled Douluo on the continent, only had innate soul power at the level of nine.
"I heard you can also condense the intent of the Clear Sky Hammer?"
The Second Elder, barely managing to keep his hands trembling, asked with feigned composure.
"I don't know what you're talking about, but if it's this, then it certainly exists."
Qin Mu extended his right hand, and golden light condensed in his palm. Soon, a Clear Sky Hammer, entirely radiant with golden light, appeared.
Seeing that Qin Mu had truly condensed the intent of the Clear Sky Hammer in his hand, Tang Xiao and the other five no longer concealed their true feelings, their smiles almost reaching their ears.
"well!"
The Second Elder seemed to have a thousand words to say, but in the end he only uttered two "good"s.
Seeing that Qin Mu didn't seem to care about the Clear Sky Hammer in his hand, Tang Xiao, who was sitting in the main seat, began to explain to Qin Mu.
"The so-called Clear Sky Hammer Intent is the fusion of spiritual power with the Clear Sky Hammer, manifesting in another form."
"Generally speaking, to condense the intent of the Clear Sky Hammer, having exceptional talent is only the first step. One must also master the hammer technique and successfully integrate spiritual power into the Clear Sky Hammer before it is possible to condense it."
"When fighting with others, using the intent of the Clear Sky Hammer to attack can directly inflict a terrifying blow on their spirit. At best, it can cause them to fall into a coma and become mentally impaired; at worst, their heads will be blown apart on the spot."
"However, the Clear Sky Hammer Intent is quite difficult to cultivate. Even in the entire Clear Sky Sect, very few people have been able to cultivate it. Throughout the history of the entire Clear Sky Sect, only six people have successfully condensed the Clear Sky Hammer Intent."
"The most recent one is Tang Chen, the previous Sect Master of the Clear Sky Sect!"
After Tang Xiao finished speaking, there was a hint of regret in his eyes.
Because none of the six people recorded by the Clear Sky Sect who cultivated the Clear Sky Hammer Intent left behind any specific method for condensing the Clear Sky Hammer Intent.
This makes it impossible for the younger generation to unite and build a cohesive force.
However, what surprised everyone again was Qin Mu's attitude.
Normally, let alone a six-year-old child, even an adult, upon hearing that they possess extraordinary talent, would at least show some pride or joy on their face, no matter how calm they are.
But Qin Mu in front of him was not arrogant or complacent at all. He remained calm and composed, and his expression showed no sign of joy or sorrow.
Seeing this, everyone's evaluation of Qin Mu rose to another level.
"He has a good demeanor and high talent. Given time, he might become another top expert like Uncle Tang Chen!"
"To possess the intent of the Clear Sky Hammer at such a young age, along with innate full soul power, yet remain humble and composed, is truly rare and admirable!"
"However, as a Clear Sky Hammer Soul Master with innate full soul power, he actually has the surname Qin?! From beginning to end, the only disciples of my Clear Sky Sect have the surname Tang!"
The six of them discussed it briefly, exchanged glances, and nodded in satisfaction.
The child before them possessed extraordinary bearing, remaining calm and composed in the face of the gazes of six powerful figures. Moreover, he had the innate talent of full soul power. How could anyone find fault with him?
"Qin Mu, from today onwards you can become a disciple of the Clear Sky Sect. However, you need to agree to three things for us!"
"First, the Clear Sky Sect has never had anyone with an outsider's surname. If you want to join the Clear Sky Sect, you must acknowledge your ancestors and return to the sect. From now on, you will be called Tang Mu."
"Secondly, after you join our Clear Sky Sect, we will train you to be the next Sect Master. All you need to do is accept our advice on absorbing soul rings."
"Third, we can exceptionally teach you the secret techniques of our Clear Sky Sect ahead of schedule, but you must not become arrogant or complacent because of this, otherwise we have the right to take them back using some special methods!"
"So? Do you agree?"
In the eyes of the elders, they had been very lenient with this genius.
It's important to know that for outsiders like Qin Mu to join the Clear Sky Sect, the entrance test alone takes five years.
Furthermore, the unique skills of the Clear Sky Sect can only be practiced by becoming a core disciple.
However, because Qin Mu's talent was so exceptional, the elders lowered their expectations of him.
However, Qin Mu did not agree immediately. Instead, he looked calmly at the six people present.
"Esteemed seniors, before we proceed, I would like to ask a question first."
"Tang Qiang, where is he?"
Everyone was taken aback when they heard Qin Mu's question.
When Qin Mu went to awaken his Spirit, the Fifth Elder naturally told everyone about his background.
Hearing Qin Mu ask this question, Tang Xiao hesitated for a moment before revealing the truth.
"That's right. Tang Qiang was injured while on a mission, which damaged his martial spirit, preventing him from improving it for the rest of his life. That's why he's been shutting himself away and refusing to see anyone."
"And he himself died in the mouth of a soul beast while out recently..."
Tang Xiao spoke with a hint of sadness, hoping that Qin Mu could forgive his father, but Qin Mu remained unmoved.
As a young person born in the 21st century, Qin Mu felt that Tang Qiang died too easily.
Does a man who is irresponsible towards his wife, lacks responsibility towards his children, and even forgets their existence deserve to be called a man or a father?
Even if he could forgive, how could he forgive Tang Qiang on behalf of his mother who died of depression?
"So, what about our suggestion just now?"
Seeing that Qin Mu didn't say anything more and remained as calm as ever, the Seventh Elder couldn't help but speak up.
Amid the expectant gazes of the elders, Qin Mu glanced at the six people and then slowly shook his head.
"I refuse."
[end of the chapter]