["And..."]
[Chief Committee Member Meng Shenji took a deep breath and continued in a heavy voice.]
["Your Highness, I have heard that the Imperial Family possesses a long-standing heirloom treasure known as the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud. It is a top-tier treasure in the world. Why not gift it to Sect Master Tang Chuan?"]
["Firstly, it will demonstrate Your Highness's sincerity!"]
["Secondly, such a treasure might only truly radiate its brilliance in the hands of Sect Master Tang Chuan."]
["Gifting a treasure to a hero is a perfect match!"]
Black World, Blue Tyrant Academy.
Damn it!
When he saw in the comparison video that Chief Committee Member Meng Shenji actually suggested Xue Ke give the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud to Tang Chuan as well.
Tang San's face immediately turned ugly. He clenched his fists, his heart filled with uncontrollable rage.
This Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud should only belong to me, Tang San! It is an important treasure that distinguishes me from that Tang Chuan!
How could this Chief Committee Member Meng Shenji instigate that Xue Ke to give the White World's Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud to this Tang Chuan too!
Damned Chief Committee Member Meng Shenji, you have already offended the future Sea God, do you know that?!
For a moment, Tang San was consumed by hatred.
If it weren't for the fact that Chief Committee Member Meng Shenji was in the White World, he would have definitely said: You already have a way to court death!
Tianshui Academy.
"The Chief Committee Member Meng Shenji of the White World actually let that Xue Ke give the White World's Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud to Male God Tang Chuan!"
Upon seeing this, Shui Yue'er's aqua-blue eyes were full of wonder. As if she had thought of something, she couldn't help but look at Shui Bing'er beside her, speaking with great excitement and enthusiasm.
"That's right! Sister!"
"The Male God Tang Chuan of the White World will become the God of Life and the God of Destruction in the future, yet he also obtained this Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud!"
"This Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud is actually the Sea God's Heart!"
"If the Tang Chuan of the White World gives the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud to the sister of the White World..."
"Then wouldn't the sister of the White World also become the Sea God?"
Hearing this, Shui Bing'er was slightly stunned, feeling that it wasn't impossible.
But thinking of her own situation, she couldn't help but sigh.
"Perhaps it's possible."
"But it has nothing to do with us anymore."
"After all, the one in our Black World is that Tang San..."
The comparison video continued to play.
["Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud..."]
[Hearing this term from Chief Committee Member Meng Shenji, Xue Ke couldn't help but mutter to herself.]
[She naturally knew of this treasure; it was an imperial secret, unknown to anyone outside the direct Bloodline.]
[Giving it away would indeed express the greatest sincerity.]
[Thinking of Tang Chuan's handsome face, his powerful strength, and that elegant figure in the Moon Pavilion.]
[Xue Ke's pretty face couldn't help but turn slightly red.]
[Beyond political considerations, Xue Ke also harbored an indescribable fondness for Tang Chuan in her heart.]
[If she were to entrust the future of the Empire, along with her own fate, to Tang Chuan...]
[It didn't seem like an unacceptable thing.]
[After a moment of silence, Xue Ke slowly raised her head. The hesitation and wandering in her eyes completely faded, replaced by a resolution and determination of one who has burned their bridges.]
["Committee Member Meng, you are right!"]
["This is perhaps the only way out for the Empire, and for me."]
["Pass down my order to prepare the carriage immediately. I want to personally visit the Qingdi Sect to see Sect Master Tang Chuan!"]
["Your Highness is wise!"]
[Chief Committee Member Meng Shenji was overjoyed and bowed to accept the order.]
["This old official, along with Committee Members Committee Member Bai Baoshan and Committee Member Zhi Lin, will personally escort Your Highness!"]
[The night was deep.]
[A plain carriage without any imperial markings, under the strict protection of dozens of elite guards in plain clothes, quietly drove out of the palace, through the silent streets, and straight out of the city.]
[Inside the carriage, Xue Ke had changed out of her conspicuous mourning clothes and was wearing a simple snow-white dress. She held an ancient jade box tightly in her arms, which contained the Heaven Dou Imperial Family's heirloom treasure—the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud.]
[At this moment, Xue Ke's pretty face was still slightly pale, but the look in her beautiful eyes was exceptionally bright. She pursed her lips tightly, as if gathering all her courage.]
[The three Committee Members—Chief Committee Member Meng Shenji, Committee Member Bai Baoshan, and Committee Member Zhi Lin—rode horses to guard the carriage, their expressions solemn as they vigilantly observed the surroundings.]
[They knew that this trip concerned the fate of the Heaven Dou Empire and there could be no mistakes.]
[The carriage traveled swiftly all the way, soon leaving the Heaven Dou Imperial City and heading toward the location of the Qingdi Sect.]
[The Qingdi Sect was situated among a range of mountains within the Earl Blue Silver's territory, located in a place that was easy to defend and hard to attack.]
[Although the Sect had not been established for long, under the continuous revenue brought by the soap, scented soap, snowflake salt, and snowflake sugar businesses introduced by Tang Chuan, combined with the efforts of the Defense Clan...]
[The complex of buildings was already of considerable scale and an extraordinary atmosphere.]
[When the carriage arrived at the Qingdi Sect's mountain gate, dawn was approaching, and a sliver of white appeared in the east.]
[The guarding Qingdi Sect Disciples recognized Chief Committee Member Meng Shenji and the others. They even saw Princess Xue Ke stepping out of the carriage, who, despite her simple clothing, could not hide her noble air. Not daring to be negligent, they hurried inside to report.]
[On the other side, inside the Qingdi Sect.]
[Since thwarting Spirit Hall's conspiracy in the palace.]
[Upon returning to the Qingdi Sect, Tang Chuan immediately began to have the Sect stockpile strategic materials, including grain, weapons, armor, and so on.]
[Afterward, he also went into secluded cultivation, attempting to break through level ninety and become a Titled Douluo!]
[After the guarding Qingdi Sect Disciples reported the visit of Chief Committee Member Meng Shenji's trio and Princess Xue Ke, Dugu Bo hurried to the quiet room for cultivation to call Tang Chuan out.]
[After receiving the news, Tang Chuan also left the quiet room and, together with Dugu Bo, quickly went out to greet them.]
[As for Bai He, Yang Wudi, and Niu Gao, as well as Huo Xiaotian, Ye Zhilan, and Ling Zhantian, they were all in their respective Family residences within the Qingdi Sect, concentrating on their cultivation.]
["Committee Member Meng, Committee Member Bai, Committee Member Committee Member Zhi Lin, and... Her Highness the Princess?"]
[After coming to greet them with Dugu Bo, Tang Chuan was very curious and cupped his hands.]
["Visiting late at night, I wonder what important matter brings you here? Please, come inside to talk."]
[Looking at this youth before her, who was younger than herself yet already the master of a Sect and famous throughout the continent.]
[Xue Ke's beautiful eyes reddened, her teeth biting her lower lip. She suddenly took a step forward and gave a graceful bow.]
["Sect Master Tang Chuan, Xue Ke has come today on behalf of the Heaven Dou Imperial Family, and also on my own behalf, to implore the Sect Master... please save Heaven Dou, save these billions of citizens!"]
[Hearing this, Tang Chuan immediately had a guess in his heart, but he still hurried forward to help Xue Ke up.]
["Why does the Princess say such things? Please, rise quickly!"]
["This is not the place to talk. Please, Princess and the three Committee Members, move inside for a detailed discussion."]
[Afterward, under Tang Chuan's lead, the group passed through the Qingdi Sect's buildings, which had begun to take shape, and arrived at the Sect Master's Manor located in the core area of the Sect.]
[After entering the hall and taking their seats.]
[Servants quickly served clear tea, then quietly withdrew and closed the hall doors.]
[At this time, Chief Committee Member Meng Shenji also gave a bitter smile, his voice carrying fatigue and heaviness as he spoke first.]
["Sect Master Tang, Senior Dugu, disturbing you late at night is truly a matter of helplessness."]
["It's just that right now, the situation of the Empire is too critical. His Majesty has passed away, the Crown Prince is a fake, the two Princes have met with disaster, and Her Highness the Princess is the only remaining direct member of the Imperial Family."]
["The King of Balak, Xue Hansong, and other collateral princes, dukes, and even ambitious people in the court are all beginning to stir."]
["And even more terrifying is that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan were wiped out by Spirit Hall overnight!"]
["Spirit Hall's fangs have been bared, and the balance of the continent has been broken."]
["The Heaven Dou Empire is now facing internal strife and external threats, hanging by a thread."]
["Although Her Highness the Princess has the heart to inherit the throne, stabilize the state, and avenge her father and brothers, she is weak and alone."]
["Looking at the world, the only one currently capable and perhaps willing to help Her Highness turn this tide is you, Sect Master Tang, and the Qingdi Sect!"]
[Chief Committee Member Meng Shenji stood up and gave a deep bow to Tang Chuan.]
["This old official is thick-skinned enough to implore Sect Master Tang to lend Her Highness a helping hand!"]
[Committee Member Bai Baoshan and Committee Member Zhi Lin also stood up at the same time and bowed deeply.]
[At this moment, Xue Ke also stood up and gave Tang Chuan a deep bow. On her exquisite and noble face, her beautiful eyes were slightly red, her gaze full of earnestness and pleading.]
["Sect Master Tang Chuan, Xue Ke knows that coming here this time is somewhat forcing you, no different from dragging you and the Qingdi Sect into the whirlpool of the Empire's power struggle, even facing the threat of Spirit Hall directly."]
["But Xue Ke... has no other choice."]
["My father met with disaster, my brothers were murdered, and the Empire is swaying."]
["As my father's only Bloodline, if I cannot inherit his Legacy and stabilize the country, what face will I have to meet my ancestors in the afterlife?"]
["Xue Ke hereby vows that if Sect Master Tang and the Qingdi Sect are willing to help Xue Ke ascend the throne and stabilize the Empire."]
[Xue Ke took a deep breath and said firmly.]
["Xue Ke will surely give Sect Master Tang Chuan and the Qingdi Sect an enormous reward!"]
["First, Xue Ke promises to designate the Qingdi Sect as the Guardian Holy Sect of the Heaven Dou Empire, enjoying all the privileges and treatment formerly held by the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School."]
["Second, Xue Ke is willing to take Sect Master Tang as the Imperial Preceptor, performing the rites of a Disciple and listening to his teachings."]
["And I will title Sect Master Tang as 'Earl Blue Silver,' with a rank equal to a Prince. He will not need to bow to the monarch, may carry a sword and wear shoes into the palace, and will participate in key government affairs. His status will be supreme, second only to Xue Ke and above millions!"]
["Third, once the Empire is pacified and peace reigns throughout the land, Xue Ke is willing to follow ancient systems to grant Sect Master Tang Chuan land and a title, allowing for autonomous rule over the territory, to guard it forever, with the title being hereditary!"]
[As soon as these words were spoken, even Dugu Bo couldn't help but be moved.]
[Guardian Holy Sect, Imperial Preceptor, Earl Blue Silver, Granting land and titles...]
[This promise was practically giving away half of the Empire's future power and glory!]
[But Xue Ke's promises were not over yet.]
[After finishing, Xue Ke took another deep breath and held up the ancient jade box she had been holding tightly in her arms with both hands, offering it to Tang Chuan.]
["In addition to this, Xue Ke has another treasure to give!"]
["This is the Heaven Dou Imperial Family's heirloom treasure passed down for a thousand years—the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud!"]
[With that, Xue Ke gently opened the jade box.]
[In an instant, a gentle and vast blue luster flowed out from the box, illuminating the entire hall.]
[Inside the jade box lay a strange blue triangular object. It emitted a hazy treasure light and strange energy fluctuations. Rippling patterns like water seemed to flow slowly, making the entire hall feel as if it were filled with a faint mist.]
[A vast, deep, and inclusive aura slowly spread out.]
["This object is mysterious and unpredictable. It is a supreme spirit tool with many powerful effects. Staying in the Imperial Family is nothing more than a pearl being covered by dust."]
[Xue Ke said with beautiful eyes full of earnestness.]
["Xue Ke is willing to gift this treasure to Sect Master Tang Chuan!"]
["Firstly, to show a bit of sincerity, and secondly, because a treasure given to a hero will not disgrace its name!"]
["Please, Sect Master Tang, accept it!"]
[The hall was silent.]
[For a moment, everyone's gaze was focused on Tang Chuan.]
[The three of Chief Committee Member Meng Shenji's group held their breath nervously.]
[Xue Ke also only felt incredibly nervous, her heart beating rapidly.]
(End of Chapter)
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