Time flies, and a year has passed in the blink of an eye.
"Master, I can now completely control my killing intent. Can I go find Xiao Wu now?"
In the VIP room of Moon Pavilion, Tang San looked at Lin Mu impatiently.
After a year of etiquette training, he could skillfully use the Deathgod Domain, thus fulfilling his master's requirement.
"Don't rush. I'm here to take you to the Star Dou Great Forest, but before we go, you should go see your mother first,"
Lin Mu said firmly.
"Yes, Master," Tang San nodded quickly in agreement.
During this year, he had been studying etiquette at Moon Pavilion. Although his master often visited him, his mother remained at the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well.
Fortunately, his mother was being cared for by his master, and he believed she would be resurrected soon, at which point their family could live happily together.
Next, Lin Mu said goodbye to Tang Yuehua and then left Moon Pavilion with Tang San.
Some time later, Lin Mu flew with Tang San above the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well. Although Tang San also possessed flying skills, his speed was only average.
As the two landed on the ground, the people planting medicinal herbs immediately stopped what they were doing and quickly came to greet them.
"Your Majesty, we have reached a consensus and are willing to incorporate the Clear Sky Sect into your forces," the Second Elder, who was at the head of the group, said respectfully, bowing deeply.
Living in the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well for the past few years and cultivating medicinal herbs had taken a toll on their old bones.
Moreover, Tang San possessed the Clear Sky Token, and they were obligated to obey his orders.
Currently, the Clear Sky Sect was outwardly strong but inwardly weak, without even a single Titled Douluo. Once the Spirit Hall investigated, it would surely suffer the same fate as the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan.
"In that case, your Clear Sky Sect will be assigned to Tang San's Tang Sect, renamed Hammer Hall, and responsible for forging weapons,"
Lin Mu said calmly.
That year, as news of his joining the Heaven Dou Empire spread, Ye Lingling, the Shi brothers, and others arrived in Heaven Dou City.
As agreed, Lin Mu had promised to build a faction for them.
However, he wasn't particularly interested in establishing a faction; the country was still in a state of disarray. His main reason for establishing a faction was to fulfill his disciples' wishes.
Now that Tang San had emerged from seclusion, these matters were naturally left to him.
"Hammer Hall? Isn't that name... a bit too awful?"
Hearing the name Lin Mu had chosen, the five old men exchanged glances, their faces showing obvious embarrassment.
Their Clear Sky Sect had once been glorious, and their inherited martial soul, the Clear Sky Hammer, was the number one weapon martial soul in the world. Now, renaming it Hammer Hall would completely fail to reflect the Clear Sky Hammer's power and domineering presence.
"What, do you still think the Clear Sky Hammer is the number one weapon martial soul in the world?"
Lin Mu said with a hint of sarcasm.
Hearing this, the Second Elder and the others finally realized that while their martial souls used to be the number one weapon martial soul in the world, they weren't now.
Compared to Lin Mu's martial soul, their Clear Sky Hammer was completely outclassed; they no longer deserved the title of number one weapon martial soul.
Thinking of this, the five elders felt bitterness and resentment. It was all Tang Hao's fault, causing the sect to fall to this state.
"Master, I will definitely manage the Tang Sect and Hammer Hall well."
Tang San was thrilled by his master's arrangement. With the Hammer Hall, he was sure he could create those top-tier hidden weapons.
Seeing this, Lin Mu patted Tang San's shoulder and said with a smile, "I have no interest in managing sect affairs. How you want to manage the Tang Sect and Hammer Hall is entirely up to you."
Faced with his master's unconditional trust, Tang San felt a surge of warmth.
Suddenly, he remembered something crucial and asked, "Master, when will Mother be resurrected?"
For him, the debt of gratitude he owed his master was far too great to repay; only his mother could slowly repay it.
Hearing this, Lin Mu looked up at the Blue Silver Emperor, stroked his chin, and estimated, "Ah Yin should be able to return with her human form within the next two or three months."
Over the past few years, he had frequently fed Ah Yin his secret "nutrient solution."
Coupled with the amplification effect of the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well on plant-type soul beasts, Ah Yin was almost back to human form.
"That's wonderful!"
Hearing that his mother was about to return with her human form, Tang San exclaimed excitedly. This meant his master and mother could truly be together.
A moment later, Tang San excitedly ran to the Blue Silver Emperor's true form and began catching up with his mother.
At first, they only talked about trivial matters, but after a while, the two began plotting something.
"Little San, isn't this too embarrassing?"
"Mom, a man as outstanding as Master is hard to find anywhere else in the world. You must seize this opportunity."
As Tang San and Ah Yin finished their conversation, Lin Mu led Tang San away from the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well.
Two hours later, Lin Mu led Tang San into the Star Dou Great Forest. After another half hour of flight, the two finally arrived at the lake where the Azure Bull Python resided.
Sensing a familiar aura, the Azure Bull Python suddenly broke through the water's surface, creating a huge splash.
"You've come to find Sister Xiao Wu?"
The Azure Bull Python stared at the two in the air with its lantern-like eyes, speaking in human language.
Hearing this, Lin Mu did not answer. Instead, he used his spiritual power to probe the surroundings and quickly found Xiao Wu on a rock.
Looking at the even more beautiful Xiao Wu, Tang San was stunned for a moment before immediately activating his Blue Silver Emperor right leg soul bone to fly down.
"Xiao Wu!"
"Brother!"
Watching the two show affection below, Lin Mu shook his head and shifted his gaze to the Azure Bull Python in the lake.
He had come here not only to reunite the two but also for another purpose:
to take the Azure Bull Python as his soul spirit.
Although the Azure Bull Python's cultivation was not high, it was a perfect match for the Thunder Atlas Armor.
As for Tang San's ninth spirit ring, Lin Mu had a better choice: the Myriad Demon King, ranked fifth among the Ten Great Ferocious Beast in the original story.
Compared to the Azure Bull Python, the Demon King was a better match for Blue Silver Grass.
The seventh and eighth soul rings were obviously to be obtained by taking advantage of the Sea God Trials; the divinely bestowed soul rings perfectly matched the martial soul, and there was no risk of absorption.
Without further ado, Lin Mu flew to the Azure Bull Python's head and said calmly, "Azure Bull Python, I'll give you a chance. Become my soul spirit. After I become a god, I will resurrect you and the Titan Giant Ape together."
"You're already a Titled Douluo. How can you still absorb soul rings?"
Compared to three years ago, the Azure Bull Python now showed little resistance to sacrifice, thanks to Xiao Wu's constant persuasion.
Of course, the Azure Bull Python was more worried that Xiao Wu and Er Ming would be too lonely after going to the God Realm.
"You don't need to worry about that. I naturally have a way,"
Lin Mu said calmly.
Although he already possesses nine soul rings, each of them can be imbued with a soul spirit, and this can even extend the age of the soul rings.