This is… the Random Cloak Hammer Technique?
No, that's not right!
Although it looks somewhat similar, this hammer technique is fundamentally different from the Random Cloak style!
Watching Heita display this hammer technique, Wu Changkong immediately thought of the Random Cloak Hammer Technique—a secret technique that originally belonged to the Clear Sky Sect but was later shared with Tang Sect, where it also became a signature skill.
Even though Wu Changkong's martial spirit was the Heavenfrost Sword, he still had some understanding of that hammer technique. After all, when practicing swordsmanship, he could also learn from the Random Cloak's technique of storing up power.
But Heita was entirely different. Wu Changkong saw it clearly—Heita spun five times in the air before striking his arm with the hammer. Despite his defense, Wu Changkong distinctly felt that thirty-one separate impacts echoed through the muscles inside his arm!
It wasn't just internal attacks—each additional spin doubled the number of hammer strikes? Even the power slightly increased with each spin! If the Clear Sky Sect knew about this, they'd go completely insane!
"All right, let's stop here. This match is yours."
Although Wu Changkong was still standing there completely intact, during his defense against Heita's hammer technique, he had clearly used soul power far beyond the 28th level. Otherwise, he would've been internally shattered by the technique's final strike!
By the time the final blow landed, Wu Changkong realized that the soul power he had used to defend had exceeded level 40!
"What hammer technique was that? Who did you learn it from?" Wu Changkong eventually couldn't help but ask.
"I came up with it myself while forging," Heita replied. After thinking for a moment, she added, "As for the name… let's just call it the Spin-Spin Hammer Technique."
What kind of ridiculous name is that?
Wu Changkong immediately knew she had made it up on the spot—but still, wasn't that a little too casual?
In Douluo Dalu, the stronger the technique, the cooler the name usually was. Take, for example, a certain very famous God of Emotion…
Haodong's Three Ultimates! Si Dong Fist – Emotions Flow Like a Spring! Nian Dong Sword – Memories That Never Fade! Haodong Palm – For All Eternity! "Dong'er, my Dong'er!"
And those names for soul fusion techniques? Absolute classics!
But Spin-Spin Hammer Technique? It completely went against the naming trend in Douluo Dalu. That said, Wu Changkong didn't really object.
After all, what matters in a technique is its power, not its name. As long as it's powerful, no matter how stupid the name is, countless people will still learn it. If the technique is weak, even the coolest name won't save it.
But what really surprised Wu Changkong was—Heita knew how to forge?
"You're a… second- or third-level blacksmith now?"
At first, Wu Changkong thought Heita was likely a second-level blacksmith. But considering her talent, and the technique she just showed, he figured she might as well be bumped up a level!
After all, with her soul power, Heita should be capable of thousand refining.
"Level five," she replied.
"…Are you serious?"
"I once succeeded by over-drawing my soul power… but I haven't tried again since." Heita paused, then added truthfully, "It's not just blacksmithing. I self-studied all the other auxiliary professions and reached level five as well—I just haven't taken the exams."
Wu Changkong rubbed his forehead. Now he truly felt troubled. This child's learning ability was simply outrageous! Just self-studying, and she already reached level five in all auxiliary professions… and she was only nine years old!
This was a rare all-around genius!
Wu Changkong never even considered the possibility that she was lying. Heita's entire demeanor radiated self-assurance and authenticity. There was simply no need for her to lie!
No wonder she said earlier that her goal was to become a god—she really did have the potential!
However, what Wu Changkong didn't know was that Heita's understanding of "god" was likely completely different from his own—and from anyone else's in Douluo Dalu, for that matter.
Looking at this young girl with such a bright future ahead of her, Wu Changkong began to make plans.
"To be honest, Heita… your talent really surprised me."
"In my whole life, I've never seen—or even heard of—anyone your age achieving so much. Even now, there's not much more I can teach you."
"But not nothing, right?"
"Correct. Right now, I can still guide you—since your soul power is only at level 28. But as you grow stronger, there will be fewer and fewer people on the continent who can teach you. That's when you'll need to rely on an organization… Have you ever heard of the Tang Sect?"
For a genius like Heita, no organization would ever turn her away. If she joined, they'd treat her like a treasure—maybe even take her as a personal disciple and train her intensively.
So as a member of Tang Sect, Wu Changkong had no intention of letting this opportunity slip by. If they could recruit someone like Heita, Tang Sect might undergo a transformation and gain a competitive edge for the next few centuries.
"I've heard of it. Are you planning to recruit me into Tang Sect, Teacher Wu?" Heita said knowingly. "But I think you're going to be disappointed."
"You mean… you've already joined another organization?"
"It's Aunt Leng Yaozhu from the Spirit Pagoda."
"Leng Yaozhu? The Phoenix Crown Douluo from the Spirit Pagoda?" Wu Changkong was clearly surprised. He hadn't expected the Spirit Pagoda to move so fast—and it was someone as prominent as a four-word Battle Armor Master.
"Well, it's your choice which organization to join. I won't say more. But after you graduate from Eastsea Academy, where do you plan to go?"
"Shrek Academy!"
For now, Shrek Academy still held the reputation as the top academy on the continent. It was only natural to aim for it.
"Too bad. If I remember correctly, Shrek just finished their admissions not long ago. If you want to join, you'll have to wait three more years."
As for this genius named Heita, Wu Changkong would definitely report her to Tang Sect—this was his duty as a member. What the headquarters would do in response, he didn't know—but it certainly wouldn't be a small reaction.
"But for now, since you're still at Eastsea Academy, I'll teach you all the useful knowledge and techniques I can. It'll definitely help in your future."
Even if she couldn't be pulled into Tang Sect, Wu Changkong still wanted to do Heita a favor. A genius like her had limitless potential—who knew when such a connection might prove useful?
As Wu Changkong turned his gaze toward the girl again, he saw a sparkle of excitement in Heita's eyes, as if to say:
"What else haven't you taught me? Hurry up and show me!"
Wu Changkong smiled slightly. For such a curious, eager genius—he truly couldn't help but like her.
What a greedy little thing—still not satisfied, huh?
Well then, I won't hold back!
"Now that I know your true strength, my training requirements from now on will only get stricter! Are you ready?"
"You'd better worry about yourself, Teacher Wu—don't let me wear you out!"