The next morning, the Martial Soul Testing Center in Spirit City welcomed a special guest.
Yu Xiaogang, dressed in a brand-new long robe, with his hair neatly combed, walked into the hall with his hands behind his back and an undisguised smile on his face.
Since successfully fusing with the Artificial Clear Sky Hammer, he has become much more energetic. Not only has he gotten rid of his wheelchair and stood up again, but he has also acquired the top-tier Tool Martial Soul he had always dreamed of.
Recalling the cold shoulders he had endured over the past few decades, Yu Xiaogang couldn't help but straighten his back.
He is no longer the useless person with only half a level of Innate Soul Power he once was!
"Hello, what service do you need?"
The staff behind the counter politely inquired when someone approached.
Yu Xiaogang cleared his throat and handed over his identification.
"I have come today to re-register my Martial Soul."
The staff pulled up his file, glanced at it, and immediately became somewhat puzzled.
"Mr. Yu Xiaogang, your previously registered Martial Soul was Luo Sanpao. Are you sure you want to change your Martial Soul information?"
Upon hearing the name Luo Sanpao, Yu Xiaogang's smile froze slightly.
"That's all in the past. Now that my Martial Soul has changed, it naturally needs to be re-registered."
The staff nodded and began preparing the testing equipment.
Just then, two elderly people walked into the testing center.
They were the Second Elder and the Seventh Elder of the Clear Sky Sect.
The Seventh Elder looked at the Soul Master coming and going around him, his face full of impatience.
"Second Brother, is Lin Yuan deliberately messing with us? He was so secretive yesterday, and now he's sent us to a place like this!"
The Second Elder said coldly, "His words yesterday were clearly pointed. Since we're here, let's observe first."
Just as the two were about to ask a staff member for help, they suddenly heard a familiar voice coming from ahead.
"Please hurry, I have many things to take care of."
The Seventh Elder looked in the direction of the sound and frowned.
"That person looks somewhat familiar."
The second elder examined it carefully for a moment, his expression somewhat strange.
" Yu Xiaogang? Yu Yuanzhen's son?"
The Seventh Elder suddenly remembered.
"Oh! You mean Yu Xiaogang, the one whose Martial Soul Mutation failed and Innate Soul Power is only half a level?"
The sound was neither too loud nor too soft, but just enough to reach Yu Xiaogang's ears.
The smile on his face vanished instantly.
I finally managed to hold my head high, so why do people bring up those old stories everywhere I go?
However, after recognizing the two as elders of the Clear Sky Sect, Yu Xiaogang smiled again.
Perfect timing!
What he possesses now is none other than the Martial Soul the Clear Sky Sect is most proud of.
"So you are two elders from the Clear Sky Sect. I never expected to meet you here."
Yu Xiaogang slightly cupped his hands, his tone carrying a hint of smugness.
The Seventh Elder ignored him and merely snorted coldly.
By this time, the staff had already prepared the testing equipment.
"Mr. Yu Xiaogang, we can begin."
Yu Xiaogang nodded and slowly walked to the testing station.
He extended his right hand, and his Soul Power surged within him.
The next moment, a small, jet-black hammer Entanglement with blue-purple electric arcs slowly appeared in his palm.
"Please take a look, everyone!"
Yu Xiaogang raised his right hand slightly, his face full of confidence.
"This is my current Martial Soul, the number one Tool Martial Soul in the world, the Clear Sky Hammer!"
A gasp of surprise erupted in the hall.
" The Clear Sky Hammer?!"
"Isn't he from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan? How come he has the Clear Sky Hammer?"
"Wait, isn't that Yu Xiaogang, the former theoretical Grandmaster?"
The Second Elder, who was about to leave, suddenly turned around and stared intently at the small black hammer in Yu Xiaogang's hand.
The Seventh Elder's eyes widened in disbelief.
"What?!"
The two had cultivated the Clear Sky Hammer for decades and were extremely familiar with this Martial Soul.
Those familiar hammerheads, handles, and the aura emanating from the Martial Soul —it was clearly the Clear Sky Hammer!
The Seventh Elder rushed to Yu Xiaogang, pointed at the small hammer in his palm, and shouted angrily, " Yu Xiaogang! What is that in your hand?!"
Yu Xiaogang was startled, and then frowned.
"Seventh Elder, as I just stated, this is the Clear Sky Hammer."
"Nonsense!"
The Seventh Elder was so angry that his beard trembled.
"You, surnamed Yu, where did you get the Clear Sky Hammer from!"
Yu Xiaogang's smile faded slightly.
"Seventh Elder, you are mistaken. Martial Soul is Martial Soul; does it depend on one's surname?"
As he spoke, he deliberately raised the Clear Sky Hammer a little higher.
"I do indeed possess the Clear Sky Hammer now, that can't be fake, can it?"
Just as the Seventh Elder was about to erupt, Yu Xiaogang added very sincerely:
"I've heard that the Clear Sky Clear Sky Hammer combat technique of the Clear Sky Sect is renowned throughout the world. I wonder if the Seventh Elder could offer me some guidance?"
The Seventh Elder's face immediately turned green.
Just yesterday, he was defeated by Xing with a baseball bat in the martial arts arena. Even Clear Sky Nine Absolutes couldn't gain him an advantage, and in the end, he was even pinned to the ground by Welt.
Now, Yu Xiaogang is actually asking him for guidance on the Clear Sky Hammer battle tactics in front of so many people!
Isn't this rubbing salt into his wound?
Unfortunately, Yu Xiaogang had no idea what had happened yesterday and thought that the Seventh Elder was considering his request.
"Seventh Elder?"
"Shut up!"
The Seventh Elder roared angrily, startling Yu Xiaogang so much that he quickly took half a step back.
At this moment, the Second Elder stepped forward.
He ignored their argument and stared intently at the small black hammer.
" Yu Xiaogang, take back your Martial Soul and summon it again."
Yu Xiaogang was somewhat dissatisfied, but he still did as he was told.
As the Soul Power receded, the Clear Sky Hammer disappeared from the palm. A moment later, the small hammer Entanglement in arcs of electricity reappeared.
The Second Elder's expression immediately turned even more unpleasant.
This is not Soul Tool, nor is it something conjured up using some kind of illusion.
The hammer before us is indeed Yu Xiaogang's own Martial Soul!
Tell me, where did you get this Clear Sky Hammer from?
Yu Xiaogang straightened his back.
"It was naturally obtained through Martial Soul Fusion experiment."
Upon hearing the words "Martial Soul Fusion Experiment," the Second Elder's face darkened.
What Lin Yuan had said yesterday immediately resurfaced in his mind.
So that kid wasn't bluffing after all!
Someone without Tang Clan blood actually possessed the Clear Sky Hammer!
Thinking of this, the Second Elder suddenly reached out and grabbed Yu Xiaogang's shoulder.
"Since you are not a member of our Clear Sky Sect, please come back to the Clear Sky Sect with us!"
Yu Xiaogang's expression changed drastically, and he quickly retreated.
"Second Elder! What are you doing?!"
However, with his limited cultivation, how could he possibly evade the actions of Titled Douluo?
Just as the Second Elder was about to grab his shoulder, a powerful surge of Soul Power suddenly came from the entrance of the hall!
"Let's see who dares to arrest my son!"
The second elder's expression changed, and he hurriedly withdrew his hand and turned to look.
Yu Yuanzhen strode into the hall, his body faintly crackling with blue lightning.
Beside him stood Lin Yuan, arms crossed and a smile on his face.
Yu Yuanzhen walked straight up to Yu Xiaogang and first looked his once good-for-nothing son up and down.
Seeing that he could now stand steadily, holding a brand-new Martial Soul in his hand, Yu Yuanzhen remained silent for a moment before finally nodding.
"Good."
Just two words were enough to leave Yu Xiaogang stunned on the spot.
This was the first time in all these years that he had heard such an evaluation from his father.
Yu Yuanzhen didn't say anything more, but turned around and looked coldly at the two elders of the Clear Sky Sect.
"What, where are you two planning to take my son?"
The Second Elder's face was grim.
" Sect Master Yu, this matter concerns the inherited Martial Soul of my Clear Sky Sect. I urge you not to interfere!"
"Joke!"
Yu Yuanzhen coldly.
"Who among you wants to take my son with them?"
He took a step forward, his body crackling with lightning, and the powerful aura of a veteran Titled Douluo spread out.
"Even if my son is utterly useless, he is still a member of my Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan!"
Yu Yuanzhen narrowed his eyes slightly.
"You all had better think carefully before you speak or act, lest you say something that will cause trouble!"
The Seventh Elder's face flushed red with anger at these words.
" Yu Yuanzhen! The weapon your son is holding is the Clear Sky Hammer of my Clear Sky Sect!"
So what?
Yu Yuanzhen retorted without any politeness.
"His surname is Yu, not Tang. Just because he possesses the Clear Sky Hammer, does that give you the right to arrest him at will?"
The Second Elder said in a deep voice, "The Clear Sky Hammer is a unique inherited Martial Soul of our sect. This matter must be thoroughly investigated!"
"If you want to investigate, go ahead and investigate yourselves. Don't try to harm my son!"
The two were locked in a fierce battle, neither willing to back down.
Just then, the Seventh Elder finally noticed Lin Yuan standing next to Yu Yuanzhen.
He was instantly enraged.
" Lin Yuan! It really was your Spirit Hall who did this!"
The Seventh Elder pointed at the Clear Sky Hammer in Yu Xiaogang's hand and roared, "Your Spirit Hall dares to manufacture the Clear Sky Hammer without authorization! This is a provocation against my Clear Sky Sect!"
Upon hearing this, Lin Yuan couldn't help but laugh.
"Provocative?"
He looked at the Seventh Elder, his tone laced with sarcasm.
"Seventh Elder, aren't you giving too much credit to the current Clear Sky Sect?"
The Seventh Elder's expression changed drastically.
"What did you say?!"
Lin Yuan ignored his anger.
"Ever since your ancestor Tang Chen disappeared, your Clear Sky Sect has lost the right to be provoked by the Spirit Hall."
Upon hearing this, the Second Elder and the Seventh Elder's expressions simultaneously turned extremely ugly.
Lin Yuan continued, "Furthermore, the Clear Sky Hammer was made by the Interastral Peace Corporation, not the Spirit Hall. I already mentioned this yesterday; do you two elders not understand?"
The Seventh Elder angrily retorted, "Do you think you can absolve yourself of any responsibility by shifting the blame to that company?"
What do I need to clarify?
Lin Yuan shrugged.
"If the two elders are dissatisfied, they are welcome to go and argue with the company. However, I advise you to follow the rules, after all, this is not the Clear Sky Sect."
The Seventh Elder was about to retaliate, but the Second Elder stopped him by raising his hand.
He stared intently at the Clear Sky Hammer in Yu Xiaogang's hand, and a thought suddenly popped into his mind.
Since that company was able to artificially manufacture the Clear Sky Hammer, it must have possessed research samples related to the Clear Sky Hammer.
However, the Clear Sky Sect has been in seclusion for many years and has a long-standing grudge against the Spirit Hall.
Where did they get the Clear Sky Hammer from?
Thinking of this, the Second Elder suddenly raised his head and looked at Lin Yuan.
" Lin Yuan, I have one last question for you."
"Where did you get the sample of the Clear Sky Hammer from?"
Lin Yuan looked at him, a slight smile playing on his lips.
"Company secret, no comment."