Chapter 2 The Fifth Elder of Clear Sky Sect
The old man who was spying on him was extremely shocked to see that Qin Mu could cultivate the Chaotic Cloak Hammer Technique to such a level at such a young age.
While in shock, his own aura was disrupted because he couldn't maintain it, which allowed Qin Mu's spiritual power to keenly perceive it.
However, the old man didn't care at all, and just stared at Qin Mu with a look of astonishment.
There are plenty of people in the Clear Sky Sect who have mastered the Chaotic Cloak Hammer Technique to the point of thirty-six strikes.
But at this age, there are very few people who can cultivate to the Thirty-Six Hammers level, not to mention the current Clear Sky Sect, even if you look at the entire history of Clear Sky Sect.
The boy in front of him has not only mastered the Chaotic Cloak Hammer Technique to the point of thirty-six strikes, but he is also using a wooden hammer!
It's important to understand that to perform the Chaotic Cloak Hammer Technique with a wooden hammer, one must have complete control over their strength; otherwise, the wooden hammer will definitely break due to the impact.
The core disciples of the Clear Sky Sect are usually around twenty years old, and only when their soul power reaches the fourth ring or above will they choose to use this method to hone the Chaotic Cloak Hammer Technique.
Even the top masters of the Clear Sky Sect throughout history would need about a year to adapt to wielding the Chaotic Cloak Hammer Technique on a round stone without using soul power, just like Qin Mu.
But how old is Qin Mu in front of him?
As the fifth elder of the Clear Sky Sect, he naturally had a complete understanding of the disciples of his sect after retiring to the mountain gate.
He could say with certainty that among all the disciples he knew, none were as outstanding as the young man before him.
Even among the children born to some of his disciples, he knew roughly what they were like at his age.
But the boy in front of him not only possessed the intent of the Clear Sky Hammer, but also cultivated the Clear Sky Hammer to the thirty-sixth strike at such a young age.
There is absolutely none within the Clear Sky Sect!
"Boy, whose son are you? Why have I never heard of you before?"
Qin Mu coldly looked at the Fifth Elder in front of him, and instead of answering the Fifth Elder's question, he asked in return.
"Shouldn't you introduce yourself before asking someone's identity? Besides, you were the one who spied on my cultivation first!"
Upon hearing this, the Fifth Elder was surprised once again.
Aside from those few old fogies in the sect, how many years has it been since anyone spoke to him like this?
However, the Fifth Elder did not make things difficult for him because of his young age, and nodded to Qin Mu.
"I am the Fifth Elder of the Clear Sky Sect. As a disciple of my Clear Sky Sect, how could you not know me?"
After speaking, the Fifth Elder straightened his body and waited quietly for Qin Mu to apologize to him.
However, Qin Mu did not show any respect to the Fifth Elder because of his identity as a member of the Clear Sky Sect; on the contrary, he felt some disgust towards him.
"I am not a disciple of the Clear Sky Sect."
These words surprised the Fifth Elder even more.
"You're not a disciple of my Clear Sky Sect? How is that possible!"
"Since you are not a disciple of my Clear Sky Sect, where did you get the Clear Sky Hammer? And how could you possibly condense the intent of the Clear Sky Hammer?"
"Not to mention, what you just practiced was one of the Clear Sky Sect's ultimate techniques, the Chaotic Cloak Hammer Technique!"
Seeing the Fifth Elder's surprised expression, Qin Mu put his wooden hammer back on his waist, went back into the water, and swam back to the shore.
"I don't know what you're talking about, but I'm definitely not a disciple of the Clear Sky Sect. I'm just an ordinary person from the village."
Qin Mu emerged from the pool and took a clean towel from his pack to wipe himself.
"But if you're referring to the hammer technique I just used in my practice, that's just a little trick I accidentally discovered a few years ago when I was blacksmithing at Uncle Tai's house."
"I feel that this little trick is pretty good for training my strength, so I often use this method to toughen up my body."
"Moreover, I haven't awakened my Spirit yet."
Upon hearing this, the Fifth Elder was once again shocked by Qin Mu's words, staring at Qin Mu with an incredulous expression.
"Blacksmithing tips? You haven't awakened your Spirit yet?! How is that possible!"
Ignoring Qin Mu's resistance, the Fifth Elder grabbed Qin Mu's wrist and channeled his powerful soul energy through Qin Mu's meridians and throughout his body.
Before long, the Fifth Elder released Qin Mu's hand, but his eyes were filled with shock when he looked at Qin Mu.
If he hadn't believed Qin Mu's words earlier because he thought Qin Mu had awakened the Clear Sky Hammer, then when he discovered that Qin Mu really hadn't awakened his Spirit, the Fifth Elder's initial certainty began to waver.
It should be noted that almost all those who possess the Clear Sky Hammer Intent only have the opportunity to condense it several years after acquiring the Clear Sky Hammer.
Qin Mu is absolutely the first person in the history of the Clear Sky Sect to condense the intent of the Clear Sky Hammer before even awakening his Spirit!
A genius beyond compare!
This was the Fifth Elder's assessment of him.
"Is everything you just said true?"
"May I leave now?"
"No, I'm afraid you'll have to come back to the Clear Sky Sect with me."
The Fifth Elder was all smiles, looking at Qin Mu as if he were looking at a rough, unpolished gem.
"Hehe, don't worry, kid, I definitely won't treat you badly. It just so happens that you haven't awakened your Spirit yet, so you can awaken it at our Clear Sky Sect on the way."
After saying that, the Fifth Elder, disregarding Qin Mu's objections, grabbed Qin Mu and ran towards the sect.
To the Fifth Elder's surprise, although he later realized that his actions were somewhat rough, Qin Mu remained calm and did not cry or make a fuss.
Qin Mu gave him the feeling of a calm and composed adult, which surprised the Fifth Elder.
Is this little guy really only six years old?
On the way there, the Fifth Elder learned about Qin Mu's basic information through a brief conversation.
With Qin Mu, a six-year-old child, in tow, the two climbed all the way to the top of the mountain and crossed an iron chain bridge before finally arriving at the Clear Sky Sect.
Because the Clear Sky Sect was built on a mountain, the entire sect was constructed of giant stones.
The stone building looks quite sturdy, and the three large characters "Clear Sky Sect" are engraved above the main gate, making it look incredibly grand.
At the gate, two young men in gray immediately bowed and made way for the Fifth Elder.
"You, go and help him awaken his Spirit. After he's awakened, bring him to the conference room."
After saying that, the Fifth Elder immediately disappeared from the spot.
The gray-clad youth who had been called out breathed a sigh of relief after the Fifth Elder disappeared from the spot, and then looked at Qin Mu to the side.
Although Qin Mu looked only five or six years old, his handsome appearance made even the gray-clad youth envious.
More importantly, Qin Mu never showed any fear throughout the entire process. His calm demeanor made the gray-clad youth feel like a child in front of him.
Inside the meeting room of the Clear Sky Sect.
"What did you say? Fifth Brother, are you sure you're not joking?"
"It's absolutely true. I saw with my own eyes that he condensed the intent of the Clear Sky Hammer, and without any soul power, he was able to strike the waterfall thirty-six times!"
"If it weren't for the limitations of his physical body, he could probably have unleashed eighty-one strikes directly!"
"Moreover, according to him, his Chaotic Cloak seems to have been something he figured out on his own!"
At this moment, the Fifth Elder, spitting as he spoke, boasted to the four other gray-robed elders beside him about how talented Qin Mu was.
"Eighty-one hammer blows? You're exaggerating like that, I don't believe it anymore."
"Tch, believe it or not, just ask him yourselves when he gets here."
Shortly after, two footsteps were heard outside the door, and the six people in the conference room immediately sat up straight.
He knocked on the door twice. "Sect Master, Elders, the person has been brought."
[end of the chapter]