The Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud
Nearly twenty years have passed in the blink of an eye.
If it weren't for the golden figure in my memory that left such a deep impression on the Qiangu Changkong, I probably would have forgotten the other person's existence long ago.
Qian Renxue suddenly smiled, "Little Chang Kong, long time no see."
Qiangu Changkong hurriedly asked, "Sister Qian, what are you doing here? Where have you been all these years?"
As a prospective high-ranking member of the Spirit Hall, he was qualified to know the truth.
The Snake Lance Douluo and the Porcupine Douluo emerged from the dimly lit hall and truthfully recounted Qian Renxue's years of infiltration.
Now that the mission has been successfully completed, it's time to retire gracefully.
After hearing this, Qiangu Changkong finally understood why Wu Qi frequently contacted Xue Qinghe. It turned out that the other party was not secretly allied with the Spirit Hall, but was actually a member of the Spirit Hall.
No wonder Xue Qinghe went to great lengths to protect them during the Spirit Master Competition.
As she spoke, at Qian Renxue's prompting, the Snake Lance Douluo placed a strangely shaped Soul Tool on the table.
"This is the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud you wanted. Remember, you absolutely cannot touch it," Qian Renxue solemnly reminded her.
The Qiangu Changkong remains puzzled. "What's the use of the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud? Why can't Wu Ge be touched?"
Wu Qi said, "This is a token passed down from the Sea God."
Qiangu Changkong Kong was startled and exclaimed, "A god? Then can I?"
In theory, he is indeed qualified to receive the Sea God's legacy.
His current assessment is only the Red Level Eight Trial, not that of God Heir. Accepting the inheritance of other Deity midway through the process will not arouse the displeasure of the God of Destruction.
But!
"I suggest you don't try it," Wu Qi said.
Qian Renxue knew the reason, smiled faintly, and then stood up. "Now that I've handed over the item to you, my task is complete."
"I'll take my leave now. See you in Spirit City."
With that, she left the restaurant with Snake Lance Porcupine Douluo, and quickly disappeared into the night.
Wu Qi urged, "Chang Kong, let's go too. Store this Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud in your Soul Tool. Remember, do not drip any blood on it without my permission."
On the return journey, Qiangu Changkong couldn't help but ask, "Wu Ge, why didn't you suggest I receive the Sea God's inheritance?"
That's simple. The Spirit Hall attacked Sea God Island back then, and the two sides were sworn enemies.
If the Spirit Hall were to land on Sea God Island, wouldn't they be asking for trouble?
Furthermore, both the Sea God and the Angel God attained godhood through the Power of Faith.
It's important to understand that an entire continent can only support one Deity spreading faith. Wasn't the Sea God's decision to confine his followers to the seas precisely to avoid the influence of the Angel God?
More than 20 years ago, Qian Xunji led the Spirit Hall's powerful warriors to attack Sea God Island, attempting to bring the faith of the Angel God to the Great Sea, and naturally encountered fierce resistance.
If it weren't for Qian Daoliu from the Spirit Hall stepping in, this matter would likely have been difficult to quell.
The Qiangu Changkong asked, puzzled, "That doesn't matter, does it? If I had the chance to become the Sea God, I could just continue to sow the seeds of faith on the sea, wouldn't that be enough?"
Wu Qi chuckled, "Such a simple question, how could I not have thought of it?"
"You also have the right to view the Spirit Hall's records about Deity. Don't you know how the Angel God became a god?"
Tens of thousands of years ago, Evil Spirit Master ravaged the continent. The first generation of Angel God stepped forward, established Soul Master organization, and led a group of Soul Master to fight against Evil Spirit Master all over the continent.
Her deeds were sung throughout the continent for hundreds of years, and only then did she gather enough Power of Faith to complete her transformation from Soul Master into a god.
The Spirit Hall has been able to stand strong to this day because of the Evil Spirit Master.
On the mainland, some low-level commoner Soul Master may have forgotten the existence of Evil Spirit Master.
But all the major powers are well aware of this.
Otherwise, would the Two Great Empires willingly spend money to help the Spirit Hall subsidize low-level Soul Master?
Isn't it because the Spirit Hall has been constantly fighting against Evil Spirit Master, providing a safe environment for the Two Great Empires to govern?
It can be said that the Evil Spirit Master made the Angel God, and also made the Spirit Hall what it is today.
Without the existence of Evil Spirit Master, the Spirit Hall would have no reason to exist.
Similarly, the belief in the Sea God is also based on this principle.
In the Sea God Nine Trials, the participants will be tasked with slaying the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King.
It is important to know that the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King is the most crucial link for the Sea God to maintain the Power of Faith.
The more rampant and unrestrained the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King Soul Beast in the Great Sea, the more Sea Soul Beast and Sea Spirit Master will silently recite the majestic name of the Sea God, hoping to receive the Sea God God's protection.
In the Original Space-Time, Tang San had already realized something was wrong after killing the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King and obtaining the Sea God's position.
In a short time, his feat of killing the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King will surely be sung by all the Soul Beast and Soul Master on the Great Sea.
But without the greatest threat, how long will these Soul Beast and Soul Master remember his deeds?
Without the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King providing a continuous source of Power of Faith, his strength, as someone who relied on Power of Faith to become a god, would inevitably decline steadily as his faith collapsed.
Of course, after defeating the two gods of the Spirit Hall, all these problems were easily solved.
Tang San sowed the seeds of faith in the Sea God Douluo Continent, and over the next ten thousand years, he secretly supported forces such as the Holy Spirit Cult to consolidate his religious rule.
In his hands, the power of the Sea God Godhood was no less than that of the Asura God.
Of course, the price is that the common people of the Douluo Continent.
Qiangu Changkong is, after all, a member of the Spirit Hall. If he obtains the position of Sea God, and there's no faith to be gained on the Great Sea in the future, could it be that he too will turn his attention to the Douluo Continent?
When two gods fight over the faith in a region, both will inevitably suffer heavy losses.
Even if the two gods can coexist peacefully, can their followers also coexist peacefully?
Hearing Wu Qi's explanation, Qiangu Changkong Kong finally let go of his obsession, "In that case, let's just forget about it."
Managing believers is inherently a demanding and laborious task, and Qiangu Changkong certainly doesn't want to add so much burden to his own shoulders.
Wu Qi laughed and said, "You have already passed the Divine Trial, and your name will sooner or later come into the sight of the Gods in the Divine Realm. So, just wait patiently; who knows, there might be a better option in the future."
Having obtained the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud, Wu Qi no longer needs to remain in Heaven Dou City.
Following his previous plan, he decided to contribute to the development of his sect.
The next morning, Wu Qi gathered Feng Xiaotian and the others together.
"There's still some time before the Storm Period in Hurricane Canyon. Xiaotian, I've decided to head to the Star Luo Empire to win over the Single-Attribute Clan of the former Clear Sky Sect, adding strength to the sect."
Wu Qi had previously discussed this proposal with the three Clan Head, and none of them had any objections.
After all, the more chaotic the times, the more necessary it is to stick together for warmth. The more people stick together, the safer the sect will naturally be.
Feng Xiaotian asked, "Shall we go together?"
Wu Qi thought for a moment and asked, "Does everyone want to go?"
Huo Wushuang said, "Team Captain, Huo Xiaotian and I are far behind you and Huo Wu in strength. We want to stay at the academy to continue our training. What do you think?"
The fewer people in the group, the better, Wu Qi certainly wouldn't refuse.