A silence descended onto the viewing platform. Everyone held their breath, switching their gaze between Miara and Wu. They knew their founder only accepted one answer when extending her blessing, and any other answer was met with death.
"Excuse me? You can't do that?" Miara repeated, her expression turning cold. "You were the one who asked me to teach you my ultimate Soul Art, and now you don't want to accept my blessing? I already lowered my requirements for you. That's the only condition needed to become my disciple and it's non-negotiable."
She extended her hand toward Wu, but was rejected once again. "I understand the significance of this gesture," Wu began carefully, "But as I mentioned earlier, my life isn't just my own. I share it with my husband and sisters. I cannot accept a blessing that will bind me for life without discussing it with them."
