Great Sumeru Hammer mastered, preparing for a journey; a quarrel sparks a show of military might

The morning mist over Soulbreak Cliff had yet to disperse when the golden sunrise pierced the clouds, bathing Tang San, seated cross-legged in meditation, in its light and outlining him with a soft halo. The Soul Power around him suddenly withdrew, and the phantom of the Clear Sky Hammer in his palm solidified before vanishing. A flash of realization gleamed in his eyes—the profound truth of the Great Sumeru Hammer that had troubled him for days had finally been fully comprehended in the morning light.

"Brother, have you recovered?" Xiao Wu walked lightly to his side and sat down, her skirt brushing over the grass at the cliff's edge. Her voice was as gentle as the morning breeze. Seeing the clarity and resolve in Tang San's eyes, she knew that he had gained greatly from this enlightenment.

Tang San turned to look at her, a gentle smile touching his lips. "I made you worry. But now that I've comprehended the Great Sumeru Hammer, I'm one step closer to the Sea God's Legacy. Still, if I'm to become the Sea God as soon as possible, we may have to part for a while."

The smile on Xiao Wu's face stiffened slightly, and her eyes filled with surprise. "Brother, don't you still need us to become the Sea God? Senior Bo Saixi said that your Final Trial can only be completed with the help of me, Boss Dai, Zhuqing, Hongjun, Oscar, and Rongrong."

"Of course. I can't do it without any one of you." Tang San reached out and rubbed her hair, his tone solemn. "But before that, I need to make a trip to the Star Dou Great Forest. My Clear Sky Hammer still lacks a soul ring. Taking advantage of my insight into the Great Sumeru Hammer, I can find