Chapter 1: Clear Sky Awakens, His Past Life Returns!
Douluo Continent!
Clear Sky Sect!
Inside the sacred and solemn Awakening Hall, the air was filled with the fragrance of sandalwood, and the interplay of light and shadow created a serene atmosphere.
A group of adults and children dressed in sect attire gathered in a circle, their eyes fixed intently on the six-pointed star array in the center of the hall, which shimmered with a pale golden halo.
Within the formation, a deep blue-silver light suddenly shone on the right hand of a young man.
The next instant, the phantom of a giant hammer with an ancient design and mysterious patterns materialized—
That is the Clear Sky Hammer Martial Soul, which symbolizes the supreme glory of the Clear Sky Sect and makes the entire continent tremble!
Buzz—
A powerful force far exceeding that of his peers emanated from the hammer, stirring up gusts of wind that ruffled the robes of those around him.
"Tang Hao, Martial Soul—Clear Sky Hammer!"
Among the spectators, someone spoke first, their tone filled with excitement and awe.
However, Tang Hao, who was in the formation, seemed oblivious to the commotion around him.
"What's this?"
"Fragments of memory?"
"Unfamiliar, yet with an inexplicable sense of familiarity..."
A flood of images rushed into his mind like a burst dam: cars speeding along asphalt roads like a torrent of steel, airplanes with shimmering silver wings cutting through the blue sky, and towering buildings piercing the clouds... It was a prosperous world completely different from Douluo Continent.
In the blink of an eye, all the memories were perfectly integrated.
Tang Hao suddenly opened his eyes, a sharp glint flashing in them.
He remembered!
He was originally a soul from Earth, in his previous life.
He transmigrated here and happened to take over this body.
In his previous life, his name was Tang Hao.
In this life, he is still Tang Hao.
"I've actually transmigrated into a character from a novel I used to read..."
"No, this is not a fictional world, but a real world with flesh and blood."
Tang Hao thought to himself.
"No system, no cheat code..."
"However, I have the advantage of foresight, and that's enough."
He raised an eyebrow slightly, then a confident smile curved his lips.
He looked down at the blue-silver Clear Sky Hammer in his right hand and understood.
This is the original form of the Clear Sky Hammer.
The reason why the original work was stained with blood and covered with rust in the later stages is because...
All of this was due to the trials and tribulations that followed.
And this was caused by venturing into the City of Slaughter and traversing the Road to Hell.
"Hahaha! Good! Good! Good!"
Three hearty laughs broke the brief silence of the hall.
Before the six-pointed star array, the middle-aged man who personally awakened the martial souls of the children stepped forward. He was none other than Tang Wei, the current sect master of the Clear Sky Sect!
This is the biological father of Tang Hao, Tang Xiao, and Tang Yuehua, the three siblings.
A titled Douluo who has reached level 93!
In this era, relying on the domineering power of the Clear Sky Hammer martial spirit and the exquisite skills of the sect's unique techniques.
Even when facing a level 96 Super Douluo, Tang Wei has the confidence and strength to confront him head-on.
The next second, Tang Wei flipped his hand, and a soul-testing ball, entirely blue and radiating a soft glow, appeared in his palm.
The eyes of everyone in the hall instantly focused on the soul-testing ball, filled with anticipation.
Tang Hao, at this moment, has not yet committed the act of bestiality that caused the Clear Sky Sect to lose face, and has not yet been despised and hated by the sect. Instead, he is a genius pearl cherished by everyone.
Even before he awakened his martial soul, he was already much taller than his peers, with a straight posture and taut, solid muscles all over his body. Each muscle was neither too big nor too small, but it contained an amazing sense of power, and his talent had already been revealed.
"Um."
Tang Hao responded, feeling quite curious, and immediately stretched out his palm and gently placed it on the soul-testing ball.
There were no dramatic delays, and no unexpected blandness.
Buzz—!
In an instant, an extremely dazzling blue light burst forth from the Soul Testing Ball, like two blazing suns suddenly rising, illuminating the entire Awakening Hall as bright as day!
"This is... innate full soul power!"
"Hahaha! My Clear Sky Sect has produced another one with innate full soul power!"
"Heaven has eyes! Our Clear Sky Sect has a worthy successor!"
Exuberant shouts rose and fell, and everyone's faces were filled with undisguised excitement.
The last person to have innate full soul power during the awakening of his martial soul was Tang Hao's older brother, Tang Xiao.
"That's great, little brother!"
"We'll soon be able to obtain our first spirit ring and officially become one-ring spirit masters!"
Tang Xiao patted Tang Hao on the shoulder, his face full of genuine joy.
The two brothers grew up together and had a deep bond.
Tang Yuehua, standing to the side, smiled and was happy for her brother, but a hint of disappointment flickered deep in her eyes.
The martial soul she awakened was not the Clear Sky Hammer, but a mutated product of the Clear Sky Hammer—the Ruyi Ring.
Although her innate soul power reached level nine, she also possessed a talent domain called "Noble Ring".
Everyone in the sect believes that this is a mutated martial soul with unlimited potential.
But Tang Yuehua's intuition told her that things might not be so simple.
Unbeknownst to anyone, this so-called "mutated martial soul" was actually a product of the decay of a martial soul.
Without divine protection or the assistance of miraculous herbs.
Tang Yuehua will be stuck at level nine soul power for the rest of her life, unable to make any further progress.
The greater the joy people feel now, the greater their disappointment will be in the future.
But now, with Tang Hao's awakening of his past life memories, all of this may be rewritten.
The original story's established trajectory could no longer bind this world stirred up by the butterfly's wings.
"Is this what innate full soul power is...?"
"Such powerful strength, this is the extraordinary power of this world."
"Even if it has many limitations as netizens joked about in my previous life, it is by no means comparable to ordinary power; it is an opportunity that countless people dream of!"
Tang Hao slowly withdrew his hand, feeling the pure soul power surging within his body. A look of satisfaction flashed in his eyes, and he thought to himself.
With a thought, the blue-silver Clear Sky Hammer phantom quietly merged into his body.
His gaze swept over the cheering crowd in the hall, finally settling on Tang Yuehua.
His most beloved younger sister was also a pitiful person with a tragic fate.
He, like everyone else, once believed that the Ruyi Ring was a talent martial soul with unlimited potential.
But now, having awakened his memories of his past life, he has already seen through the truth.
"The root cause of the decline of the martial spirit lies in the insufficient physical strength..."
"We must find a way to help Yuehua resolve this in the future."
"The immortal herbs inside the Yin-Yang Well may be the key. For example, the Tulip that Ning Rongrong consumed has a miraculous effect of promoting the evolution of martial souls."
"If the Ruyi Ring can evolve through this, it might be able to break through the shackles of soul power and advance normally."
Tang Hao pondered in his heart.
"What will the evolved Ruyi Ring look like? I'm quite looking forward to it."
"The most urgent task is to improve Yuehua's physical strength to lay the foundation for consuming the immortal herbs later."
"But more importantly, we need to find the location of the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire first."
As his thoughts raced, Tang Hao composed himself.
He knew perfectly well that the decay of a martial spirit was not an isolated case; it was essentially caused by the body's inability to bear the power of the martial spirit. Yu Xiaogang from his previous life was another typical example.
The man known as the "theoretical master" couldn't even find the root cause of his own martial spirit's decline.
His martial soul had the potential to mutate into the supreme Golden Sacred Dragon, but due to his weak physique, the evolution of his martial soul was hindered, and he ultimately became the useless martial soul Luo Sanpao.
How tragic, how lamentable.
"Gentlemen."
"For the safety of the sect and the children, what happened today must not be told to outsiders!"
"Other forces would never want to see such a monstrous genius emerge from my Clear Sky Sect."
"Now that our ancestor Tang Chen is no longer in the sect, we must protect the rise of the new generation!"
Tang Wei's voice rang out again, his tone becoming serious.
"Yes, Sect Master!"
Everyone responded in unison, clearly aware of the seriousness of the matter.
After the awakening ceremony ended, everyone dispersed, leaving only Tang Wei, Tang Xiao, Tang Hao, and Tang Yuehua in the main hall.
"Xiao'er, Hao'er, get ready. In three days, I will personally lead you to the Soul Hunting Forest to obtain your first Soul Ring."
"Yue'r, you should stay in the sect and cultivate in peace. First, stabilize your soul power at level nine, and then I will take you to obtain a soul ring in the future."
Tang Wei's voice was filled with undisguised satisfaction.
Two children with innate full soul power and one child with innate level nine soul power—such a configuration of offspring is unique in the entire Douluo Continent.
From this day forward, the title of "Clear Sky Twin Stars" for Tang Xiao and Tang Hao is officially established.
"Yes, Father!"
The three responded in unison.
Tang Yuehua nodded slightly to her father and brothers, then turned and left the main hall.
Tang Hao gazed at his sister's slender back, remaining silent.
He did not reveal the truth about the decline of his martial spirit.
Such a blow was far too heavy for a girl who had just awakened her martial spirit to bear.
Rather than giving her hope only to plunge her into despair, it's better to keep it a secret for now and secretly devise a way out for her.
"Xiao'er, Hao'er."
"What are your thoughts on the first spirit ring?"
"Why don't you tell me? Let me see how well you've learned about soul beasts over the years."
Tang Wei's gaze fell on his two sons, and he slowly spoke.
This seemingly casual question was actually a test for the two sons.
Tang Hao and Tang Xiao exchanged a glance, a glint of shrewdness flashing in their eyes.
The opportunity to obtain their first spirit ring is also the first crucial step they take on the path to transcendence.