The Idea of an Alliance

Upon hearing this, Sea Horse Douluo replied almost without hesitation, "Now that you mention it, I see."

"The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and you were once among the Upper Three Sects, and your influence was considerable. However, during the years that the Clear Sky Sect went into seclusion, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect gradually eroded your influence."

"Now that you have emerged from the world, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect will inevitably target you to prevent their interests from being taken away."

"Furthermore, as you yourself said, Sect Master Tang, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect is the Protector Sect of the Heaven Dou Empire, and the two sides have a close relationship."

"Given this, it's not surprising that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, to prevent you from seizing their profits, would use the power of the Imperial Family to undermine you."

If Tang Xiao hadn't figured this out, he would probably still be in contact with Ning Fengzhi right now.

Tang San sighed and replied, "We didn't think things through before. By the time we realized it, it was too late."

"Senior Sea Horse, the Sea God's Heart is essential for my assessment, and it is only right that I should be the one to find it. However, the Clear Sky Sect is indeed unable to withstand any further turmoil. If it remains within the territory of the Heaven Dou Empire, we will be powerless to help."

Sea Horse Douluo felt a slight regret, but then waved his hand and said, "It's alright. The Great Enshriner instructed me that finding the Sea God's Heart is the Sea God God's divine Divine Decree. Whether it's related to you or not, I will go and search for it."

"However, I would appreciate it if your sect could provide me with some intelligence support. Traveling across the continent in complete darkness would pose a great threat to our personal safety, and we also need to avoid the Spirit Hall's Soul Master."

The people present all knew about the battle that took place between the Spirit Hall Sea God Island back then.

Since then, the two sides have kept to themselves. Sea Horse Douluo has come to the mainland on his own initiative, and if he is exposed, the Spirit Hall will definitely react.

Tang Xiao pondered for a moment, then said, "The Spirit Hall has an intelligence network throughout the continent. If they knew what you looked like, they would have exposed you the moment you left Vast Sea City."

"If they don't know what you look like, and as long as you don't actively reveal your background, the Spirit Hall might not know."

The Spirit Hall's intelligence system may have a large number of personnel, but it is not a god. As long as Sea Horse Douluo is not exposed, even if Spirit Hall's intelligence personnel walk past him, how could they possibly recognize him?

Sea Horse Douluo recalled for a moment and said, "We haven't encountered any trouble along the way. It seems the Spirit Hall is unaware of our arrival."

"Thank you for informing me, Sect Master Tang. I know what to do next."

Seeing the other party's swift and efficient actions, Yu Xiaogang chuckled and said, "Your Lord Sea Horse, why don't you stay at the Clear Sky Sect for a while? You've come a long way, and you even went to search for the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud for Little San. As your hosts, we should certainly treat you well."

If they let Sea Horse Douluo leave like that, how can they discuss an alliance with Sea God Island?

Furthermore, there's been no follow-up on Tang San's next assessment, and the powerful figures from Sea God Island have come to the mainland; they should inquire about the situation.

Sea Horse Douluo didn't refuse; coincidentally, he still had a mission to complete.

Soon, Tang Xiao went to arrange the banquet, while Tang San took Sea Horse Douluo for a stroll within the Clear Sky Sect.

A short while later, Sea Horse Douluo pulled him into a secluded corner and whispered, "Tang San, due to some special reasons, your next assessment has been delayed."

"The Sea God is aware of this situation and has instructed me to inform you of the upcoming assessment. Simply complete the assessment within the allotted time, according to the conditions outlined. The Sea God can sense your progress and will reward you accordingly, along with the details of the next assessment."

Tang San was unaware that Poseidon had been Confinement by the God Realm Committee; he only thought that the absence of the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud had slightly affected his assessment.

Therefore, finding the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud is imperative. If necessary, he will also have to go to the Heaven Dou Empire to coordinate with Sea Horse Douluo and his group.

"Thank you for informing me, senior." After expressing his gratitude, Tang San probed the other party's attitude. "Well, to be honest, with the conflict erupting between the Two Great Empires, the Spirit Hall is undoubtedly the biggest beneficiary."

"After this battle, the Spirit Hall's ambitions will be impossible to conceal. I believe that when the Two Great Empires are decided, that will be the day the Spirit Hall annexes the continent."

Sea Horse Douluo didn't grasp the meaning behind his words, and simply stated, "In social relationships, a three-way balance of power is always the most stable organizational framework."

"I think the Imperial Family of Two Great Empires are well aware of this, and even if a conflict breaks out, they will not actively disrupt this balance."

Tang San casually replied, then probed again, "Senior Sea Horse, would you be interested in staying on the continent? Or perhaps bringing the Sea God God's faith to the continent in the future?"

Whether feigning ignorance or not, Sea Horse Douluo remained completely unresponsive to Tang San's questioning. "If we can spread the faith of Sea God across the continent, it will surely expand the influence of Sea God Island."

Changing his tone, he continued, "However, all of this depends on the Sea God God's wishes. I am merely an ordinary Soul Master guarding the Sacred Pillar for the Sea God, and I have no say in these matters."

Whether Sea Horse Douluo is truly foolish is not important.

The important thing is that whether to ally with the Clear Sky Sect against the Spirit Hall, or to seize the Angel God's faith on the continent, is not something a mere Sacred Pillar Douluo can decide.

If Tang San can become the new Sea God, all of the above will depend entirely on his personal will.

After several unsuccessful inquiries, Tang San simply stopped asking.

Next, at the banquet of the Clear Sky Sect, Tang Xiao also expressed his attitude of forming an alliance, both openly and subtly. Unfortunately, Sea Horse Douluo did not accept the offer and still gave that vague answer.

Deep in the Great Ice Plains.

Since Wu Qi and his group arrived, there have been reports of considerable battles every day.

Fortunately, the Ice Empress had evacuated his people in advance, and because other Soul Beast dared not come to the core area, the commotion ultimately did not have a significant impact on the Far North.

Wu Qi was unaware that the Sea Spirit Master had already landed.

The Great Ice Plains plains are extremely dangerous, and even though the Bai He wanted to enter, he still stopped it from going in.

As for the Righteous Unity Sect, all they knew was that Wu Qi last appeared in the Frozen Forest, and then disappeared without a trace.

Of course, since the sect has no troubles in the short term, there's no need to trouble Wu Qi with everything.

Half a year passed in the blink of an eye during their training in the Far North.

Without using his Divine Power, Wu Qi was initially no match for Snow Empress, but he gradually caught up, and now he can even occasionally overpower her.

Of course, this is not entirely due to Wu Qi's improved strength; the bigger reason is that he figured out Snow Empress's fighting routines and was able to effectively counter them.

Wu Qi knew that if things continued like this, his battle with Hunter would have to be postponed indefinitely.

But there are only so many powerful individuals on the continent. How easy would it be to find someone as powerful as the Snow Empress?