Douro Continent

Chapter 559 The National Treasure is Given to Tang San, the Vast Ocean Universe Cover

Essentially, this is a skill similar to a domain, although it doesn't possess the same level of scalability. However, its effects are quite terrifying, especially in team battles, where the ability to connect everyone is extremely powerful.

To be honest, the Shrek Six Monsters have been somewhat disorganized since the start of the battle. After all, they haven't worked together for so many years, and Xiao Wu is missing. They're not very familiar with each other's newly acquired skills. Although their teamwork is still there, they can't coordinate as perfectly as they did five years ago.

With this mental network, the situation changed. Everyone unreservedly transferred their abilities into Tang San's mind, and Tang San was able to quickly analyze the information and make everyone react accordingly and use their soul skills.

Transmitting thoughts through mental power is infinitely faster than speaking. The moment Ning Rongrong unleashed this soul skill, the Shrek Six Devils were instantly connected as a single entity.

The suffix of "kill" that could have torn through space vanished silently, and Sword Douluo's calm voice echoed from all directions: "Before absolute power, all skills are illusions. See clearly."

In everyone's perception, the giant sword rose horizontally in the air, and behind it appeared a colossal phantom, five meters tall, whose appearance was exactly the same as Sword Douluo Chen Xin. He gripped the sword with one hand, his body moving as if following the ultimate principles of heaven and earth, and the massive Seven Kill Sword seemed to come alive as it was swung. At that moment, the Seven Kill Sword seemed to have drained all the surrounding power, simultaneously shattering Tang San's Killing God Domain, Blue Silver Domain, and Ning Rongrong's Illusionary Space skill. Everything around them became clear again.

Chen Xin's giant sword wasn't pointed at them, but rather at the void. With a flick of his wrist, six sword strikes were executed in one fluid motion, and a "kill" character, ten times larger than the previous one, appeared in mid-air. At that moment, the entire sky darkened. The aura emanating from that dark "kill" character caused the Shrek Six Monsters to almost simultaneously kneel on one knee. Even with their combined strength, they couldn't withstand this pressure.

Chen Xin's voice rang in everyone's ears, "When your soul power reaches level 95 or above, a qualitative change will occur. With each level up, your martial soul will evolve. After reaching this realm, you will no longer be confined to soul skills, but will instead merge with your martial soul. Back then, that person from the Spirit Hall blocked nine of my father's 'Kill' attacks by completely fusing himself with his martial soul, and injured my father's internal organs with his angelic soul power, leading to his death. Techniques are important, but increasing soul power is fundamental. Without strong power as a backing, even the best soul skills and soul bones cannot play their true role."

The light and shadow vanished simultaneously, and Sword Douluo's figure disappeared along with the "kill" character in the air. But his words were deeply imprinted in the hearts of the Shrek Six Monsters.

Tang San felt it most strongly. The powerful killing intent imbued in the word "kill" gave him a strange feeling, different from the killing intent in his Killing God Domain. The killing intent in the Killing God Domain was full of violence, bloodshed, and coldness. Yet, although both were killing intent, the aura released by Sword Douluo gave him a sense of vastness and grandeur. In a daze, he gradually gained a sliver of understanding, but he only grasped the edge of it.

The six of them knelt there silently on one knee, none of them speaking. Their martial spirits gradually receded, and they all fell into deep thought.

Without a doubt, each of the Shrek Seven Devils is an exceptionally talented genius. Sword Douluo didn't say much, but his insights and the various reactions he displayed when facing life-or-death situations under immense pressure were extremely important to them. This is exactly the feeling they need now.

Grandmaster whispered to Bai Chenxiang, who was completely dazed beside him, "Let's go. They won't come to their senses until evening." Grandmaster was very satisfied with today's outcome. Ever since the Shrek Seven Devils won the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament five years ago, he had wanted to find an opportunity to teach them a lesson. However, they had separated since then and had never been able to reunite.

The Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament undoubtedly made the Shrek Seven Devils famous, but it also inflated their confidence excessively, especially Tang San. Although on the surface Tang San seemed no different from before, with his continuous improvement in strength and the acquisition of various powerful skills, his inner confidence had become somewhat excessive. Others might not see it, but Grandmaster saw it clearly. Before heading to the dangerous Seagod Island, Grandmaster felt it necessary to give these children a warning, to let them grow under pressure, and at the same time, to make them correctly realize just how big the gap was between themselves and true powerhouses.

Outside Shrek Academy.

Sword Douluo Chen Xin landed gracefully, a bitter smile now appearing on his usually calm face. He thought to himself, "I hope this time I won't hurt those children too much." This was Grandmaster's request, and he had fulfilled it. But it also made him truly realize the strength the Shrek Seven Devils had now achieved.

He appeared to have won easily, but in reality, only he knew the truth.

Why did he transform into a sword? Just look at his clothes. After being amplified multiple times by Ning Rongrong, Ma Hongjun's explosive power during attacks was astonishing, especially the temperature of the phoenix flames, which far exceeded Chen Xin's expectations. Although it wasn't enough to injure him, the hem of his clothes was completely charred. Half of his robe had turned to ash, making him look quite disheveled. This is why he didn't stay after the battle but left immediately.

Later, the giant sword he transformed into, and the sword-wielding phantoms, were abilities he had just comprehended after breaking through to level 97. They were also the effects of his ninth soul skill. It's just that people of different levels couldn't tell which soul skill he was using.

That's why that sword strike completely stunned the Shrek Six. The attack power he unleashed at that moment could be described as the most powerful force in the world at that time.

Looking at his robe, now only half intact, Chen Xin couldn't help but smile. "When I was their age, I certainly didn't have this kind of strength. I hope their trip to Seagod Island goes smoothly."

Three days passed quickly. The battle with Sword Douluo was a greater blow to the Shrek Six Monsters than Grandmaster had imagined. For three whole days, the six of them remained indoors, refraining from any combat drills or communication, quietly cultivating in their wooden hut. This silent cultivation only ended when Ning Fengzhi sent someone to find Tang San.

The master led the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School disciples who had come looking for Tang San to the front of the wooden house. "Little San, come out for a moment."

His voice not only startled Tang San, but also the other members of the Shrek Seven Devils. Suddenly, a loud phoenix cry rang out, and even outside the wooden house, Grandmaster could clearly feel the air suddenly become scorching hot. Immediately afterward, a crimson figure burst through the roof and soared into the air, and the house where he had been was instantly reduced to ashes.

His enormous fiery wings spread out, carrying his body straight up to a height of 100 meters before stopping. The next moment, flames burst forth, and a huge circle of fiery light spread out, expanding to a diameter of more than 50 meters before gradually fading away.

"You fatso, you'll be in charge of building the house later."

Dai Mubai, Oscar, Tang San, Xiao Wu, Ning Rongrong, and Zhu Zhuqing emerged from the room almost simultaneously. Tang San held Xiao Wu's hand; although she still looked bewildered, for some reason, since her engagement to Tang San, she seemed less empty.

It was Dai Mubai who spoke; although he was cursing the fat man, everyone else was all smiling. Clearly, Ma Hongjun had broken through.

Perhaps it was because Ma Hongjun was currently the only one among them, besides Xiao Wu who had lost her soul, who hadn't reached the Soul Emperor realm, or perhaps it was because the stimulation from the Heavenly Sword Douluo had been too profound, unleashing the potential of his Phoenix Martial Soul. Three days passed, and after only a few months of advancing to the previous level, he actually broke through again, raising his soul power to level fifty-nine. Only the final bottleneck remained to reach level sixty.

"Sure, sure. If only repairing a house could upgrade it by one level!" The fat man descended from the sky excitedly, making no attempt to hide his pride as he laughed heartily.

"That fatso, he's getting cocky again. He's not even the weakest one yet," Bai Chenxiang, who had come with the master, muttered from the side.

These past few days, the Shrek Six Monsters had been like walking corpses, and she had been the one taking care of their food and drink. She was very worried; if it weren't for Grandmaster's reassurance that this was normal, she probably would have gone back to the Tang Sect to ask her grandfather for help. Seeing everyone recover and Ma Hongjun still undergoing a breakthrough, she was inexplicably happy. Was it because of Ma Hongjun's improvement? Perhaps even she herself didn't know.

Hearing Bai Chenxiang's words, Ma Hongjun's excitement was immediately dampened. "Xiangxiang, can't you praise me a little? I'm level 59 now. I'll be able to break through to level 60 soon. I definitely won't be the weakest anymore."

As he spoke, he glanced at Oscar with ill intent. Even with his exceptional talent, Oscar, a food-type Soul Master, couldn't possibly progress as quickly as these battle-type Soul Masters. The reason he had reached level sixty or higher over the past five years was due to immense effort, while the fat man had been remarkably lazy.

"What are you looking at, you fatso? Let's have a competition and see who improves faster on this trip to Seagod Island." Oscar wasn't one to back down. Since acquiring his sixth spirit ring and that mirror spirit bone, his confidence had increased dramatically.

Ma Hongjun retorted without backing down, "Fine, let's compete! I'm not afraid of you. Let's make a bet. If I win, you let me kiss Rongrong; if you win, I'll let you kiss me. How about it?"

"Get lost—" Oscar kicked the fat man in the butt. Ning Rongrong glared at him through gritted teeth. If she weren't a Soul Master, she probably would have given this foul-mouthed guy a good lesson.

Bai Chenxiang wouldn't miss the chance to rub salt in the wound for the fat man. "See, your true nature is showing. I knew you weren't a good person."

"I..." Fatty rarely lost an argument with others, but he wilted as soon as he saw Bai Chenxiang.

The master smiled calmly and said, "You should all have gained something these past few days. Don't say it aloud; just carefully feel this sensation. I suggested you go to Seagod Island so that this feeling would always fill your hearts. Constantly squeeze out your potential under pressure. Pressure is motivation, but you must also control the degree of pressure. Too much is as bad as too little. From Senior Sword Douluo, you should have understood the gap between yourselves and true powerhouses. I hope that when you return from Seagod Island, this gap will have narrowed considerably."

"Yes—" the six Shrek Monsters replied in unison, their expressions serious.

The master then turned to Tang San and said, "Little San, Sect Leader Ning has sent his clansmen to invite you to the palace. Go now. I have prepared all the necessary items for your trip. You should depart early tomorrow morning."

"Yes, teacher," Tang San replied. He then left with the people from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School to enter the palace, leaving Xiao Wu temporarily in the care of Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong.

In these three days, although only Ma Hongjun's soul power level increased, Tang San also benefited greatly. He was a smart man and knew very well that it would be difficult to achieve anything by meticulously searching for every flaw after being under immense pressure. Therefore, he focused his thoughts entirely on his understanding of the massive character for "kill." Over the past few days, he had gained some insight. He understood that his Killing God Domain still had considerable room for improvement.

In terms of strength and function, Tang San's Blue Silver Domain is now clearly superior to the God of Slaughter Domain. It not only helps him with mental detection but also greatly amplifies his use of various Blue Silver Emperor soul skills. However, Tang San also understands that while the Blue Silver Domain is powerful, it is ultimately limited. Its effectiveness differs greatly depending on whether there is abundant Blue Silver Grass or not. This uncertainty could cause him problems when facing powerful enemies.

Just like the last battle against Qian Renxue, which took place in the air, the effect of the Blue Silver Domain was greatly weakened. If it had been in the forest, Tang San wouldn't have fought so hard. Even if he might not have won, he might not have lost without using the sixth soul skill given to him by Xiao Wu.

In terms of limitations, the God of Slaughter Domain is far superior to the Blue Silver Domain; its amplification and effects are fixed, meaning they can be controlled. Only by making the God of Slaughter Domain stronger can he fully unleash his power in various environments and conditions.

Therefore, Tang San has made up his mind to find a way to enhance the power of his God of Slaughter Domain. One aspect is to increase his soul power so that he can reach the level of unleashing his Martial Soul True Body as soon as possible, allowing the domain's effects to be fully realized. The other aspect is to improve his understanding of the God of Slaughter Domain itself.

Tang San had always known that the God of Slaughter Domain had side effects. Whenever he used it, he would be affected by the killing intent, experiencing violent emotions. However, after the immense pressure from Sword Douluo, Tang San discovered another path for the God of Slaughter Domain. If he could successfully transform it, he wouldn't need to hold back his emotions when using it in the future. The complete infusion of spiritual power would undoubtedly allow the domain to exert a greater effect.

The Heavenly Dou Empire's imperial palace has returned to normal; at least from the outside, there is no indication that a major event that nearly overthrew the royal family occurred not long ago.

Upon arriving at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, Tang San met Ning Fengzhi.

"Uncle Ning." Tang San bowed respectfully to Ning Fengzhi. Although he was now the leader of a sect, he never lacked courtesy towards Ning Fengzhi. Even disregarding Ning Rongrong's influence, Tang San always remembered Ning Fengzhi's help to the Shrek Seven Devils over the years. Especially towards him. Without his and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's support, the establishment of the Tang Sect would never have been so smooth.

Ning Fengzhi smiled slightly, and said with a hint of reproach, "There are no outsiders here, why be so polite? Haven't I told you many times? Now that you are the sect leader of the Tang Clan, you should be mindful of your status."

Tang San smiled slightly and said, "Regardless of your status, you are still my Uncle Ning."

Ning Fengzhi chuckled and said, "Little San, the reason I summoned you here is to take you to meet His Majesty."

"Oh?" On the way here, Tang San was still pondering the issue of his Killing God Domain, not considering Ning Fengzhi's purpose in summoning him. "To pay homage to His Majesty? Because we're heading to Seagod Island?"

Ning Fengzhi nodded. "You don't know how long you'll be gone. Perhaps His Majesty won't live to see you return. The future of the Tang Clan needs the support of the Heaven Dou Empire. Before you leave, I think you should give His Majesty your instructions."

Tang San's heart skipped a beat, and he immediately understood Ning Fengzhi's meaning. He couldn't help but curse himself inwardly. He had been so busy with so many things these days that he had neglected such an important matter. He really shouldn't have done that.

"I understand. Thank you, Uncle Ning," Tang San said sincerely.

Ning Fengzhi stepped forward, patted him on the shoulder, and said, "Take good care of Rongrong and Oscar during this trip to Seagod Island. That's the greatest gratitude you can give me. When you return, you will truly become the backbone of our fight against the Spirit Hall. However, you must remember that life is more important than strength. If it's impossible, it's better to abandon your goal than to return alive."

Tang San knew that Ning Fengzhi's concern for them was genuine, so he quickly nodded in agreement.

The defenses of the Heaven Dou Empire's imperial palace are now much tighter than before. All two thousand Soul Masters recalled to the royal family are deployed within the palace grounds, with at least two hundred Soul Masters patrolling the vicinity of Emperor Xue Ye's residence alone.

Ning Fengzhi brought Tang San to the outside of the Emperor's palace on a snowy night to request an audience. Soon, the guards announced that the two could enter the palace.

Inside the palace, not only was Emperor Xueye present, but also two acquaintances of Tang San: Prince Xuexing and the newly appointed Crown Prince, the Fourth Prince Xue Beng.

Prince Xuexing looked quite pleased with himself, and the arrogant and domineering aura that he used to have on his face had long since disappeared. It was only after meeting him this time that Tang San truly felt that he was somewhat similar to Emperor Xueye.

The Crown Prince Xue Beng had changed even more. He stood respectfully beside Emperor Xue Ye with his head bowed, no longer the纨绔 (spoiled brat) he used to be.

Seeing this, Tang San sighed inwardly. While Qian Renxue's disguise as Xue Qinghe was excellent, weren't the Fourth Prince Xue Beng and Prince Xue Xing even better at it? Regardless of the process, they were the ultimate victors. Without a doubt, Xue Beng was the sole heir of Emperor Xue Ye. After Emperor Xue Ye's passing, he would become the master of the Heaven Dou Empire.

Emperor Xueye appeared to be in relatively good spirits, with a rosy complexion and excellent health. If one did not know the inside story, they would probably think he was perfectly healthy. But in reality, his life force was steadily fading away.

"Greetings, Your Majesty." Ning Fengzhi and Tang San bowed to Emperor Xueye at the same time.

Emperor Xueye smiled and said, "Sect Masters, please don't stand on ceremony, please have a seat."

Tang San carefully observed the emperor and, through detailed mental probing, clearly discovered that Emperor Xue Ye was definitely deficient in both qi and blood, and his breathing rhythm was very unstable and short.

"Sect Leader Tang, I heard from Sect Leader Ning that you are going on a long journey, is that right?" Emperor Xueye asked Tang San with a smile.

Tang San nodded and said, "I was just about to report this to His Majesty. Now that the Tang Sect is on the right track, the Spirit Hall shouldn't make any moves easily in the short term. I want to take advantage of this time to travel around and further improve my strength."

Emperor Xueye smiled and said, "This is a good thing, but I wonder how long Sect Leader Tang's journey will take?"

Tang San smiled bitterly to himself, but his expression remained unchanged as he said, "It will take at least three years, and at most five years. I can't say for sure how long it will take."

Emperor Xueye nodded and looked at the Crown Prince beside him, "Xue Beng, didn't you have something to say to Sect Leader Tang?"

Xue Beng hurriedly responded and quickly stepped down from Xue Ye Emperor's side. He walked a few steps to Tang San, and just as Tang San was wondering what he was going to do, the newly promoted Crown Prince suddenly knelt down on both knees and bowed to Tang San.

Tang San was startled. His reaction was incredibly fast. He instantly shifted three feet to the side, chair in hand, dodging Xue Beng's attack. He quickly stood up and went to help Xue Beng.

"Your Highness, why are you doing this?"

Xue Beng refused to get up, insisting, "Sect Leader Tang, please accept my bow. Otherwise, I will never have peace of mind. In the past, I angered Sect Leader Tang several times in order to protect myself, but Sect Leader Tang saved my father from danger. Whether as a son or as a subject, I should bow on behalf of my father and myself."

Tang San naturally couldn't accept such a bow. He stepped aside and placed his hand on Xue Beng's shoulder to prevent him from bowing. He looked at Emperor Xue Ye on the throne for help and said with difficulty, "Your Majesty, what is His Highness the Crown Prince doing...?"

Emperor Xueye sighed and said, "This is what he should do. These past years have been tough on this child, and it's my fault for not realizing that Qinghe was an imposter. I had four sons, but three of them were killed by the Spirit Hall. Only Xue Beng remains. Sect Leader Tang, I hope Xue Beng can become your disciple. I hope you will take good care of him in the future. Therefore, both morally and logically, you should accept this acknowledgment."

"Take me as your master?" Tang San thought to himself. "Xue Beng is older than me. What does this mean by taking me as his master?" Emperor Xue Ye was indeed planning for his own future. But how should Tang San position himself?

Just then, Ning Fengzhi, the sect leader of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, spoke up: "Sect Leader Tang, His Highness is so sincere, please agree."

Hearing Ning Fengzhi's words, Tang San had no choice but to release his grip on Xue Beng, allowing him to bow three times before quickly helping him up. Whether Xue Beng was good at concealing his true nature or this was simply his genuine expression, Tang San could only see sincerity in his eyes.

In truth, Xue Beng was genuinely grateful to Tang San. If Tang San hadn't saved Emperor Xue Ye, exposed Qian Renxue, and joined forces with Ning Fengzhi and Shrek Academy to repel the enemy, what chance would he have had? After Qian Renxue ascended the throne, the first person she would kill was Prince Xue Xing, and the second would undoubtedly be him. It was a matter of eliminating the root of the problem. By then, the Heaven Dou Empire wouldn't even have a single direct descendant of true royal blood. It was Tang San's decisive action that allowed him to ascend to the position of Crown Prince and become the future emperor. What did past grudges matter? Xue Beng was truly grateful to Tang San from the bottom of his heart.

From another perspective, the Tang Sect is developing rapidly because the Heaven Dou Empire's royal family has stabilized, and the hidden weapons manufactured by the Tang Sect have already been placed on the royal table. Emperor Xue Ye and Xue Beng are well aware of the Tang Sect's future importance to the entire Heaven Dou Empire. And this kind of courting can be considered the highest level of courtly tactic.

If it were merely an apology, Tang San would never accept Xue Beng's bow. After all, Xue Beng was the future emperor, and accepting such a bow might be a source of humiliation for him later. However, if it were a formal apprenticeship ceremony, it would be different. A disciple bowing to his teacher is perfectly acceptable.

"Teacher," Xue Beng said respectfully to Tang San.

Before Tang San could speak, Emperor Xue Ye had already spoken, "Tang San, Sect Master of the Tang Sect, shall be appointed."

"Tang San is here." Tang San tried to kneel, but Xue Beng pulled him back. Just as he was wondering what was going on, he heard Emperor Xue Ye above say, "I hereby confer upon Tang San the title of Grand Tutor to the Crown Prince. He is no longer required to pay homage. He is granted a title of Heterogeneous Royal Nobility. His Royal Title is Lan Hao. Within the Empire, he will be three ranks higher than any other official."

"Emperor Xueye is really going all out!" That was Tang San's first reaction. He was just a commoner, and even though he should have been granted a title for winning the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament, he would at most be a count. But now he had jumped several ranks and been granted the title of king. This was definitely not a reward he received for saving Emperor Xueye. King Lan Hao—this was clearly a title conferred upon him because of his twin martial souls.

A servant brought a brocade tray to Tang San, which was covered with a red cloth. There was something raised underneath, but he didn't know what it was.

Emperor Xueye smiled and said, "King Lanhao, open it and take a look. From now on, it will be a symbol of your status."

Tang San lifted the red cloth with some doubt, and instantly, the entire palace was enveloped in a strong precious light.

It was an extremely strange object, entirely translucent blue, three-dimensionally triangular. The entire piece seemed to be carved from sapphire, only the size of a palm. A shimmering blue light emanated from it, and strange energy fluctuations constantly emanated from it. On this blue triangle, ripples like water waves rippled; these patterns didn't seem carved, but rather seemed alive, shimmering with rings of blue light that cast a faint, precious glow throughout the palace.

"Your Majesty, this is..." Tang San looked at Emperor Xue Ye. Out of the corner of his eye, he glanced at Ning Fengzhi's face and clearly noticed that Ning Fengzhi also showed envy. What could it be that even the incredibly wealthy Sect Master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School would envy?

Emperor Xueye smiled slightly, a bitter feeling welling up inside him. If the empire hadn't been facing a critical juncture, why would he have given away this national treasure? Tang San was so young; his act of saving him, and his own strength, weren't what Emperor Xueye valued most. Even if Tang San was incredibly powerful, he was still just one person. What truly led Emperor Xueye to make this decision was the Tang Clan's hidden weapons.

If Tang San has the potential to become an invincible powerhouse in the world of Soul Masters, then the Tang Sect's hidden weapons are capable of taking on ten thousand men. With such unique weapons, the Heaven Dou Empire can truly confront the Spirit Hall head-on! After witnessing the power of hidden weapons, Emperor Xue Ye had already resolved to fully support the Tang Sect in producing them. Tang San, as the Tang Sect Master, had saved his life, and possessed immense untapped potential. Recruiting him was absolutely necessary. In Emperor Xue Ye's heart, Tang San was now even more important than Ning Fengzhi.

"This item is called the Vast Ocean Universe Cover. In a sense, it can be considered a soul tool. From now on, it will be the symbol of King Lan Hao. This item has many uses. King Lan Hao will understand them naturally once he returns and infuses his soul power into it. It should be able to provide some assistance to King Lan Hao on his upcoming training trip."

Tang San's observation skills were extremely sharp. Although the look of pain on Emperor Xue Ye's face when he saw the Vast Ocean Universe Cover was only fleeting, he still clearly captured it.

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Tang San wasn't accepting it for the sake of Emperor Xue Ye's treasure, but rather out of necessity. Although he didn't fully understand the ways of the emperor, he knew that refusing this gift would be tantamount to refusing Emperor Xue Ye's olive branch. As the saying goes, "He who takes another's gift is bound to be obligated," and Emperor Xue Ye probably had that thought in mind as well.

When they left, Xue Beng personally escorted Tang San and Ning Fengzhi out. Ning Fengzhi returned to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, while Xue Beng accompanied Tang San all the way to the palace gate.

"Teacher, take care on your journey," Xue Beng said sincerely. He addressed Tang San as "teacher" very naturally, even though he was considerably older than Tang San. He genuinely admired Tang San. Back then, Tang San was only fifteen years old when he led the Shrek Seven Devils to victory in the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament. Now, in his early twenties, he had already founded the Tang Sect.

Tang San nodded to Xue Beng; at least his dislike for him had disappeared, though he was still somewhat unaccustomed to his current attitude. However, considering how much the father and son had invested in him, and their mutually beneficial relationship, he was quite satisfied with the outcome.

"Your Highness, I entrust the Tang Clan to your care while I am away."

A hint of joy flashed in Xue Beng's eyes. Only now did he feel that Tang San truly acknowledged him. He quickly said, "Teacher, don't worry, I am your disciple. The affairs of the Tang Sect are my affairs. Please don't call me Your Highness anymore. Even after you inherit the throne, please still call me by my name. I will always be your disciple."

Tang San was speechless. In terms of respect, Xue Beng was even more respectful than Xue Qinghe had been to Ning Fengzhi. But he was not yet an emperor, and naturally, this was not the time to make accurate judgments.

Having bid farewell to the avalanche, Tang San returned directly to Shrek Academy; they would be setting off tomorrow. Seagod Island, just what kind of existence are you?

When Tang San returned to the backyard of Shrek Academy, the wooden house was very quiet. Using his spiritual power, he clearly discovered that everyone was cultivating. Xiao Wu was asleep in Ning Rongrong's room, her head resting on Ning Rongrong's lap. Xiao Wu could truly be called a Sleeping Beauty now; she spent two-thirds of her day sleeping.

Fortunately, with Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing by his side, Tang San no longer has to endure that torment at night. Although he and Xiao Wu are engaged, he has long decided that unless Xiao Wu is truly resurrected, he will never be overly intimate with her. This is his love for Xiao Wu, and also his respect for her.

Without disturbing anyone, Tang San quietly returned to his room. To him, titles like Crown Prince, Grand Tutor, and King Lan Hao were meaningless. What intrigued him, however, was the blue triangular Vast Ocean Universe Cover, which even he couldn't decipher. Upon returning to his room, he immediately retrieved the Vast Ocean Universe Cover, ready to examine it closely.

-

I hope everyone will take a look at the following words.

The monthly pass has been overtaken. To be honest, I don't quite understand why. I've tried my best to write better chapters recently. The upcoming Seagod Island arc will be even more exciting.

Seeing that Feng Huo hadn't updated yet when he was campaigning for votes yesterday morning, yet his monthly votes were increasing faster than ours. I, the author, am confident that my updates are no less frequent than anyone else's. My daily word count, originally 9000 words, has been reduced to around 8500 due to Qidian's word limit adjustment, but I haven't reduced it. Moreover, this results in a loss of 3 words of subscriptions each month, but I don't plan to adjust this book; I just want to save readers money. Last month's monthly votes dropped, perhaps because my content wasn't exciting enough. But this month, I hope to improve that situation and try my best to write better. For five years, I've never missed an update, whether it was due to illness, other commitments, marriage, childbirth, or birthdays. I've never made excuses to stop updating, all for the sake of your continued support. Therefore, I believe I have every right to ask for monthly votes. Let's cast our votes! Douluo Continent will surely be number one!

It's a new week, and Tomato's new book has been released! We can't fall behind in our recommendation votes! I'm posting an early update. If you have any recommendations, please give it a try. And if you have any monthly tickets, please vote for me too. Thank you.

This chapter contains over 8900 words; the rest is free.

(End of this chapter)