Douluo Continent: The Ten Kings of Hell, I am the Emperor of the Underworld

Chapter 173 Even Gods Can Be Deceived, Xue Ye's Envy, Jealousy and Hatred
"Your blood tastes quite good, but your talent is a little lacking."

Within the treasure vault, the phantom of the Sea God looked down upon Ning Qiuyang.

His scrutiny wasn't because he discovered Ning Qiuyang's disguise, but because Ning Qiuyang's disguise was too convincing, and his talent couldn't satisfy the Sea God.

"Who...who are you?"

Ning Qiuyang displayed just the right amount of doubt, fear, and unease.

The sea god did not answer immediately, but instead extended his divine sense to observe where he was.

"You're actually still in the Heaven Dou Empire's imperial palace? Kid, are you a member of the Heaven Dou royal family?"

Ning Qiuyang replied, "I...I am Xue Qinghe, the Crown Prince of the Heaven Dou Empire."

"Xue Qinghe, although your talent is not very good, since you were able to awaken me, I will give you a chance."

Poseidon looked down on Ning Qiuyang's talent, but he didn't really want to choose a true successor to the divine throne; he just wanted someone who could be used to deal with the Spirit Hall.

Xue Qinghe wasn't particularly talented, but he was quite satisfied with his status.

Granting a crown prince some power and making him obediently serve the divine realm would be beneficial and harmless to the divine realm's plans.

"What kind of opportunity are you going to give me?" Ning Qiuyang asked, puzzled.

"Ha, an opportunity to become a god."

The light from the Vast Ocean Universe Cover quickly receded, and a power that Ning Qiuyang was very familiar with surged into his body.

"First, familiarize yourself with the power of the Vast Ocean Universe Cover. Soon, people from Seagod Island will come. You will work with the strongmen of Seagod Island to destroy the Spirit Hall. At that time, I will bestow upon you an unparalleled reward."

The sea god looked down on the prince's talent and made empty promises.

However, in order to destroy the Spirit Hall, he was not stingy in helping Xue Qinghe improve his strength. As for the position of Sea God, don't even think about it.

"Your Highness."

When Ning Qiuyang walked out of the treasure vault, not only were Serpent Spear Douluo and Porcupine Douluo watching him, but the other guards of the treasure vault also looked at him with curiosity and astonishment.

"Let's go."

Despite their doubts, Serpent Spear Douluo and Porcupine Douluo followed.

"Your Highness, you were just in the treasury..."

Ning Qiuyang smiled.

"It's nothing major, just another divine inheritance."

"what?"

Ning Qiuyang's relaxed tone, however, left the two of them utterly astonished.

His Holiness the Pope possesses the lineage of the Angel God, doesn't he? Although he later seemed to change and became some kind of Ghost Emperor, after having a divine lineage, can he still possess a second one?
Neither the Porcupine Douluo nor the Serpent Spear Douluo had ever heard of them, but judging from Ning Qiuyang's reaction, it was clear that it wasn't a bad thing.

"Young Master, is this god on our side, or one of those in the divine realm who are at odds with us?"

"The god of the divine realm, but he didn't recognize my true identity; I was just deceiving him with my power."

"Just a little deception... and that's all?"

They never imagined that their young master would become the Pope, and now he could deceive not only mortals, but even gods.

It's so scary.

Ning Qiuyang's words gave the Porcupine Douluo and Serpent Spear Douluo even more confidence in the Spirit Hall. The opponent's god had been deceived, and the outcome was probably already decided.

"Your Highness, His Majesty requests your presence."

Not long after returning to the Crown Prince's Palace, Xueye sent someone to invite him.

……

"Father."

When Ning Qiuyang saw Xueye again, he noticed that there was even more anxiety in Xueye's eyes.

"Qinghe, I heard that you spent some time in the Imperial Treasury and caused quite a stir?"

Ning Qiuyang knew that this was the reason Xueye had called him over.

"Father, look."

Ning Qiuyang took out the Vast Ocean Universe Cover.

"The Vast Ocean Universe Cover? Why are you suddenly interested in this thing?" The Vast Ocean Universe Cover has been in the Heavenly Dou Royal Family for countless years, but in all these years, apart from the treasure light it automatically emits, no one has been able to truly use its true power.

Over time, it became a symbolic treasure that could only be kept on a high shelf.

Ning Qiuyang poured his soul power into the Vast Ocean Universe Cover, and blue light instantly bloomed. As the precious light flowed, the transparent cover firmly surrounded Ning Qiuyang.

"This is……"

Xue Ye suddenly stood up and stared intently at the triangular object floating above Ning Qiuyang's head.

But the next moment, both the Vast Ocean Universe Cover and Ning Qiuyang disappeared from his sight.

"Qinghe, my son."

I called out twice in the snowy night.

"Father, do not be afraid. This is just one of the uses of the Vast Ocean Universe Cover."

As Ning Qiuyang's voice rang out, his figure reappeared.

"Qinghe, can you use this Vast Ocean Universe Cover? I remember you tried it before, but you failed."

The last time I tried it was with Thousand Blade Snow, but the Vast Ocean Universe Cover didn't even make a sound.

"Perhaps my soul power has increased significantly compared to before, or perhaps..."

Ning Qiuyang took a few steps forward and whispered:
“Father, let me tell you a secret. Not only can I use this treasure, but I have also obtained information about the inheritance of a divine position from it.”

"Inheritance of divine throne?"

Xueye was startled at first, then her expression became slightly complicated.

The divine throne, this national treasure, actually contains the inheritance of the divine throne?

"Qinghe, may I...may I give it a try?"

"Of course, Father, please feel free to try."

Ning Qiuyang handed the Vast Ocean Universe Cover to Xue Ye.

Seeing Xue Ye's somewhat impatient behavior, Ning Qiuyang found it amusing.

His kindness and gentleness towards me last time were indeed fleeting; he couldn't resist when he heard about the divine position.

Xueye kept channeling his soul power into the Vast Ocean Universe Cover, but even though his face turned red, the Vast Ocean Universe Cover remained unchanged.

"This... Qinghe, is there some secret to using this Vast Ocean Universe Cover?"

"There's no trick to it, you just need to inject some soul power."

"But I've transferred so much soul power, why is there still no reaction?"

Ning Qiuyang did not answer, letting Xue Ye continue trying.

After a long time, on a snowy night when everyone was sweating profusely, they finally gave up.

"It seems that divine objects recognize their masters, and not just anyone can use them. This treasure is destined to be yours."

As she said this, Xueye's tone contained both regret and suppressed anger, but also a sense of relief.

Ning Qiuyang took the Vast Ocean Universe Shield again, and under Xue Ye's unwavering gaze, he channeled a little soul power into it, and the Vast Ocean Protective Shield skill reappeared.

Xue Ye leaned back on the dragon throne, looking somewhat dejected.

"Qinghe, you are truly my lucky star. As soon as you returned, not only did you activate the Vast Ocean Universe Cover, which had only been a decoration, but you also received the divine inheritance."

Xueye's tone was relatively calm at first, but as she spoke, Ning Qiuyang felt increasingly bitter.

If he could also use the Vast Ocean Universe Cover, he would definitely fight with his son for it without hesitation.

After calming herself down a bit, Xueye asked again:

"You said you received information about a divine inheritance, but you don't know what kind of divine position it is, or whether it's superior to the position of the Thunder God?"

Having confirmed that she was ineligible for the Vast Ocean Universe Cover, Xueye focused her attention on what divine inheritance Ning Qiuyang might obtain.

If the Crown Prince could also inherit the divine position, perhaps he could curb the arrogance of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Sect.

"Both Poseidon and Thor are first-class gods."

"As long as the god of the sea is no weaker than the god of thunder, that's good."

(End of this chapter)