Admittedly, if it were a real contest of hammer swinging, Qi Ling could not possibly be more skilled than Tang Hao, and might even be inferior to Tang San, who had practiced diligently for many days. That skill was ingrained in muscle memory and naturally manifested in every movement.
But as the saying goes, if you understand one method, you understand all methods. After Qi Ling integrated the Dragon Controlling Force into the Disorder Splitting Wind Hammer, he immediately had an epiphany about everything. It can be said that he learned the Disorder Splitting Wind Hammer in a different way.
Qi Ling didn't know what this meant for the Clear Sky Sect, whether it would be a revolution that shook the very foundation of their sect, or an opportunity for a complete transformation. But for him, it was just a casual experiment.
"Next, Xiao San," Qi Ling said, tossing the wooden hammer back to Tang San, "What I did just now might not be suitable for you, but it should still be somewhat of a reference."
"Your talent is no less than mine. If I can do it, there's no reason you can't. So keep up the good work!"
Encouraged by Qi Ling, Tang San felt a surge of anticipation coursing through his body. Tang San was even more determined not to disappoint his elder brother than his father.
Tang San nodded heavily and returned to the waterfall. He raised the wooden hammer in his hand, recalling Qi Ling's movements and trying to correct any shortcomings in his own.
Qi Ling and Tang Hao went to the side and sat down under the shade of a tree, watching Tang San cultivate and talking to each other.
Tang Hao already knew most of what Qi Ling and the others had experienced over the past few years from Tang San, so at the beginning of the conversation, it was Qi Ling who asked the questions, because he was eager to know if anything had changed between Tang Hao and Tang San's mother, Ah Yin.
Tang Hao didn't hide anything about Tang San's background. Compared to the immature Tang San, Qi Ling always acted like Tang Hao's peer, so Tang Hao felt much more at ease.
From Tang Hao, Qi Ling learned the information she wanted: the Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring on Tang Hao's body was indeed obtained from Tang San's mother, the Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast, Blue Silver Emperor Ah Yin.
At the same time, Qi Ling also confirmed that it was Qian Xunji's pursuit that led to the separation of the couple and forced Tang Hao to become a Titled Douluo.
"But Uncle Hao, it seems that Qian Xunji Uncle Hao is not dead. Didn't you seriously injure him back then?" Qi Ling asked doubtfully.
Tang Hao sighed helplessly, " Qian Xunji's Martial Soul, the Six-Winged Angel, is a top-tier Martial Soul. His talent is universally acknowledged. I had just entered the Titled Douluo realm at that time, and forcing him back with all my might was already my limit. How could I possibly seriously injure him?"
Qi Ling frowned. There were only two possibilities for why Tang Hao couldn't defeat Qian Xunji: either Tang Hao had become weaker, or Qian Xunji had become stronger.
As for the first possibility, although we don't know much about Tang Hao, his strength is undeniable, so the second possibility is more likely.
" Qian Xunji..." Qi Ling murmured the name. Although Qian Xunji was probably still suffering from the seal placed on him by Xiao Ye and the others, he was still not an opponent to be underestimated.
"Then, Uncle Hao, may I ask what your opinion is on Bibi Dong, the Pope of the Spirit Hall?" Qi Ling asked with great curiosity.
Although Bibi Dong and Qian Xunji are destined to be irreconcilable enemies, they both belong to the Spirit Hall. Therefore, if Tang Hao harbors hatred towards her, Qi Ling would not be surprised.
But to everyone's surprise, Tang Hao burst out laughing after hearing Qi Ling's question, "Hahaha, you brat, are you worried that I'll take my anger out on everyone in the Spirit Hall because of Qian Xunji?"
"Hehe, I've heard you have an unusual relationship with Pope Bibi Dong, but I thought I misheard. I didn't expect it to be true! You're quite something, kid."
Qi Ling scratched her head sheepishly and said, "As expected, you can't hide it from me, Uncle Hao. She and I are siblings, nothing more. That's why I wanted to know, Uncle Hao, what do you think of Bibi Dong?"
Tang Hao laughed and said, "What do you think of Bibi Dong? Hehe, my evaluation of her can be summed up in one sentence, and it's also the common evaluation of everyone in the world."
"What did you say?" Qi Ling asked curiously.
"The most extraordinary woman in history!" Tang Hao laughed. "I think you probably can't find another woman in history who can compare to her. This woman is no ordinary woman!"
Qi Ling was surprised to hear Tang Hao's high praise for Bibi Dong, and exclaimed, "Really? Uncle Hao, you have such a high opinion of Bibi Dong?"
"Of course, she is an admirable woman in every way," Tang Hao said. "She is the first female Pope the Spirit Hall, and the youngest Titled Douluo after me. Moreover, she rose from nothing to the point where even Qian Xunji was helpless against her. Any one of these points is enough to shock everyone."
"What I admire most about her is that under her leadership, the Spirit Hall has done so much for Soul Master. Without the Spirit Hall, there would be no fairness among Soul Master. She is a woman capable of changing the world and influencing the course of history!"
Hearing Tang Hao's evaluation of Bibi Dong, Qi Ling couldn't help but nod. These were all things that Bibi Dong had truly done, without any exaggeration. That's why she became such an admirable person.
"However, Qi Ling, there's something you should also be aware of," Tang Hao suddenly said. "I heard that Bibi Dong's Ninth Soul Ring was used to hunt down Xiao Wu's mother, the Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast, the Soft Bone Rabbit. This will be a very crucial matter."
"Although it's a universally acknowledged rule in this world that Soul Master obtain Soul Ring, and we can't say Bibi Dong is wrong, she is, after all, Xiao Wu's mother, and she will be heartbroken."
Qi Ling nodded silently. If hunting Soul Beast was wrong, then everyone in this world was a sinner.
But Xiao Wu is indeed special to Qi Ling, so Qi Ling will definitely find a way to resolve this matter! As for the method, since Tang San's mother could be resurrected, Qi Ling believes that he will eventually find a way to resurrect Xiao Wu's mother as well.
"Well, Uncle Hao, I have one last question," Qi Ling asked finally, "Do you know how Bibi Dong absorbed Xiao Wu's mother's Soul Ring?"
To Qi Ling's surprise, Tang Hao nodded and said, "Ever since Ah Yin's sacrifice, I've been paying close attention to the Spirit Hall's affairs, so I happen to know the truth about the question you asked."