Chapter 82 The Sea God's Token, the Vast Ocean Universe Cover
Chapter 82 The Sea God's Token, the Vast Ocean Universe Cover
Chapter 82 The Sea God's Token, the Vast Ocean Universe Cover
On the way to the palace, Tang San looked at the green butterfly on Ye Ming's shoulder with great curiosity and asked in surprise:
"Your butterfly is extraordinary; it can actually keep up with our speed!"
"What kind of butterfly is this? I've never seen one before."
In his previous life in the Tang Clan, he had thoroughly studied all kinds of snakes, insects, rats and ants in Sichuan in order to refine poisons, but he had never seen this kind of butterfly before.
Even in this life, he has never seen a butterfly-type soul beast in the several gathering places of soul beasts.
Tang San could tell that this butterfly was neither an ordinary item nor a soul beast; it was somewhat similar to the nine-sectioned jade snake he had obtained from Dugu Bo.
"Oh, you mean this butterfly!" Ye Ming continued walking, explaining, "I found it in a valley behind the Haotian Sect."
"I saw that it was intelligent and extraordinary, so I took it with me and fed it."
"According to the name I found in the ancient books of Haotian Sect, this butterfly is called the Worsmud Butterfly."
"You can just call it Little Mud."
"Oh~" Tang San suddenly realized that it was a rare treasure from an ancient book. Looking at the Dingxianyou butterfly, which scattered specks of firefly light with each flap of its wings, he couldn't help but exclaim, "Mud Butterfly, what a magical butterfly!"
"Yes, Mud Butterfly."
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As they spoke, the two had already arrived outside the Heavenly Dou Imperial Palace.
The palace is now more heavily guarded than before. The two thousand soul masters trained by Yu Xiaogang from Shrek Academy have all been deployed inside the palace. Near Emperor Xueye's bedroom alone, there are at least two hundred soul masters on patrol in shifts.
As soon as Tang San and Ye Ming arrived, they saw Ning Fengzhi, the sect leader of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, waiting for them outside the palace.
"Uncle Ning, how could we trouble you to wait for us here personally?" Tang San's face showed gratitude.
Ning Fengzhi smiled and waved his hand. He stepped forward, looking at Tang San and Tang Yeming with an expression full of admiration.
Ye Ming's rise to fame in this battle, which forced the Serpent Spear Douluo to self-destruct and severely injured Qian Renxue and the Porcupine Douluo, stirred a strong desire in Ning Fengzhi to befriend him.
Such a young and powerful genius filled Ning Fengzhi with mixed feelings.
Although Tang Yeming is only a Soul Emperor, his true strength should be comparable to that of a Title Douluo!
"Sect Leaders, please take good care of Rongrong and Oscar during this trip to Seagod Island. When you return, you will be the backbone of our fight against the Spirit Hall!" Ning Fengzhi said, his face serious as he continued.
"However, you must remember that life is more important than strength. If it is impossible, it is better to abandon your goal and come back alive."
He looked at the two of them, his gaze lingering on Ye Ming.
If Ning Fengzhi had some concerns before, now that he knows Ye Ming's strength, he is quite happy for his daughter and son-in-law to get on this great ship.
Tang San was a genius among geniuses, but unexpectedly, his cousin was even more valiant than him!
The Clear Sky Sect once produced the Clear Sky Twins, who were renowned throughout the continent. Now it seems the Clear Sky Sect is about to produce two more extraordinary figures!
Ning Fengzhi knew that Ye Ming's future achievements were absolutely limitless. If Ning Rongrong hadn't already gotten together with Oscar, he would have wanted to marry his daughter to Ye Ming to completely win over this genius!
Tang San knew that Ning Fengzhi's concern for them was genuine, so he quickly nodded in agreement.
Ye Ming nodded and said, "We're all partners, it's only right that we take care of each other!"
Ning Fengzhi smiled and then led the two to the outside of Emperor Xueye's palace to request an audience.
Soon, the guards announced that the three of them should enter the palace.
The palace was not only occupied by Emperor Xueye, but also by Prince Xuexing and the newly appointed Crown Prince, the Fourth Prince Xuebeng.
Prince Xuexing looked quite pleased with himself, and the arrogant and domineering aura that had originally appeared on his face had long since disappeared.
The changes in Crown Prince Xue Beng were even greater. He stood respectfully beside Emperor Xue Ye, with his hands at his sides, and his former纨绔 (wán kù, a spoiled and dissolute young man) demeanor had long since disappeared.
Qian Renxue disguised herself as Xue Qinghe very well, but Xue Beng and Prince Xue Xing were even more cleverly concealed.
In this power struggle within the Heavenly Palace, they were the ultimate victors.
Qian Renxue slaughtered all the princes of the royal family, leaving only Xue Beng. When Emperor Xue Ye passed away, Xue Beng would become the new master of the Tian Dou Empire.
Emperor Xueye looked quite energetic, with a rosy complexion and good health.
"Greetings, Your Majesty." Ning Fengzhi and the other two bowed to Emperor Xueye at the same time.
"The three sect leaders need not stand on ceremony, please take a seat," Emperor Xueye said with a smile.
After some pleasantries, Emperor Xueye instructed Xue Beng to become Tang San and Ye Ming's disciples, clearly intending to completely bind the two to the Heaven Dou Empire.
Tang San is the sect leader of the Tang Sect, and the hidden weapons he creates are considered a major weapon in warfare. Tang Yeming is the sect leader of the Clear Sky Sect; although the sect has declined, his own strength is formidable!
Emperor Xueye's actions were both for the sake of the empire and an advance arrangement for his own future.
Ye Ming remained noncommittal, while Tang San hesitated for a while.
Just then, Ning Fengzhi, the sect leader of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, spoke up: "Sect Leader Tang, His Highness is showing great sincerity, please agree!"
Hearing Ning Fengzhi say this, Tang San had no choice but to nod and let Xue Beng bow three times.
Seeing that the plan had succeeded, Emperor Xueye revealed his majestic presence and announced, "Tang San, Sect Master of the Tang Clan, receive your investiture!"
"Tang San is here." Tang San tried to kneel, but Xue Beng grabbed him. Just as he was wondering what was going on, he heard Emperor Xue Ye above say, "I hereby appoint Tang San as Grand Tutor to the Crown Prince. He is no longer required to pay homage. I also bestow upon him the title of a prince of a different surname, with the title: Lan Hao. Within the Empire, he will be three ranks higher than any other official."
A servant brought a brocade tray to Tang San, the tray covered with a red cloth, which concealed the contents underneath.
Emperor Xueye smiled and said, "King Lanhao, open it and take a look. From now on, it will be a symbol of your status."
Ye Ming narrowed his eyes slightly as he looked at the brocade tray being carried by the servant.
When Tang San lifted the red cloth, a jade pendant on it, resembling crystal, emitted a hazy light.
Tang San picked up the jade pendant and found that the front was engraved with Blue Silver Grass and Haotian Hammer, while the back was engraved with the words "Lan Hao".
Ye Ming's heart skipped a beat; it wasn't the Vast Ocean Universe Cover!
"This item is the Yin-Yang Soul Jade Pendant, which, in a sense, is a soul tool. It contains an extremely vast storage space and can nurture a person's soul. From now on, it will be the symbol of King Lan Hao." Emperor Xue Ye smiled slightly. "I hope it can provide some assistance to King Lan Hao on this trip."
Tang San nodded and cupped his hands in thanks. "Thank you, Your Majesty!"
He wasn't doing this for the sake of Emperor Xueye's treasure, but rather because he had no choice but to accept it. Although he didn't quite understand the ways of the emperor, he knew that if he didn't accept this, it would be tantamount to refusing the olive branch extended by Emperor Xueye.
The saying goes, "He who takes a man's gift is bound to be obligated to him," and Emperor Xueye probably shared this sentiment to some extent.
"Tang Yeming, Sect Master of Haotian Sect, hereby accept your appointment," Emperor Xueye said again.
These words evoked a sense of melancholy in everyone present.
If it were the Haotian Sect at its peak, even Emperor Xueye would have to be wary of it, so how could it have uttered such words?
Ye Ming didn't think that far ahead; all he wanted to do at that moment was get the Vast Ocean Universe Cover and study it carefully.
"Tang Yeming is hereby appointed Grand Tutor to the Crown Prince, and is no longer required to pay homage. He is also granted the title of a prince of a different surname, with the royal title of Haotian. Within the Empire, he will be three ranks higher than any other official."
After Emperor Xueye finished speaking, he slightly raised his hand, and a servant carried a brocade tray to Ye Ming.
Ye Ming lifted the red cloth, and instantly, the entire palace was enveloped in a strong, precious light.
Inside the brocade plate was an extremely peculiar object, entirely translucent blue, in a three-dimensional triangular shape.
It appears to be carved from sapphire, and is only the size of a palm. A shimmering blue light emanates from it, and strange energy fluctuations constantly emanate from within.
On this blue triangular body, there were ripples like water. These patterns didn't seem to be carved, but rather seemed to be alive, with rings of blue light shimmering and reflecting a faint, precious glow throughout the palace.
When Ning Fengzhi saw this thing, an expression of envy appeared on his face.
Emperor Xueye felt a pang of bitterness in his heart. If the empire hadn't been on the verge of collapse, why would he have given away this national treasure?
Tang Yeming is so young, yet his strength is terrifying and his talent is unparalleled. Emperor Xueye doesn't actually value him too much.
What's important is the name of the Clear Sky Sect, and he knows that although Tang San has now founded the Tang Sect, he is still a disciple of the Clear Sky Sect!
By bestowing the title of Haotian King upon Tang Yeming, wasn't he indirectly bringing the Haotian Sect under his control, and further strengthening the relationship between Tang San and the sect?
Even a starved camel is bigger than a horse. Even though the Haotian Sect now only has two disciples left, Emperor Xueye believes that the reputation of the world's number one offensive weapon spirit will shine in the hands of these two young people.
The Haotian Sect, the leader of the three upper sects, will reappear on this continent.
"This item is called the Vast Ocean Universe Cover, and it can be considered a soul tool. From now on, it will be the symbol of the Jade Emperor." Emperor Xueye smiled and said, "This item has many uses. After the Jade Emperor returns, he will infuse his soul power into it and will naturally understand."
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Ye Ming put away the Vast Ocean Universe Cover and bowed to Emperor Xue Ye.
The three left the palace; Ning Fengzhi went back to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School to handle some matters, while Ye Ming and Tang San returned to Shrek Academy.
Back at the academy, Tang San weighed the jade pendant in his hand and couldn't help but exclaim, "This storage space is truly enormous!"
"It could probably fit several large ships!"
He asked curiously, "Brother Ye Ming, what's the use of that treasure of yours?"
"I don't know either, let me try!"
Ye Ming took out the Vast Ocean Universe Cover, and the entire room was bathed in a blue hue reminiscent of the ocean.
This Vast Ocean Universe Cover is a token of the Sea God!
It possesses powerful abilities such as water repellency, invisibility, and defense!
Most importantly, if you can make it recognize you as its master, once you arrive at Seagod Island and pass the test, you will have the opportunity to inherit the Seagod's position!
Although the Sea God is only a first-level god, he is the only god position that Ye Ming can currently access.
With a thought, he channeled a wisp of spiritual energy into the Vast Ocean Universe Cover.
The next moment, his heart skipped a beat!
(End of this chapter)
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