Tang San's return
Half a Month later, the Spirit Hall Bank's branch in Heaven Dou City officially opened.
For ordinary people, institutions like banks are very unfamiliar, so they naturally wouldn't hand over their hard-earned money to a bank.
In order to ensure the healthy circulation of bank funds, early that morning, a group of officials from the Heaven Dou Empire accompanied Ning Fengzhi to the bank to deposit money.
Such a lively scene naturally attracted the attention of a large number of people.
Gradually, some people with spare money began to try depositing it in the bank. But after only a few days, when they went to the bank to withdraw their money, they were surprised to find that the bank not only did not take back the vouchers that had been issued to them, but also returned their deposited principal intact.
Some people benefited from it and naturally boasted and publicized it when they returned home. Over time, the bank's savings business became popular throughout the continent.
Keeping money you don't need right now in the bank not only saves you the storage fees you'd otherwise incur, but you also get a range of benefits from the bank, like vouchers. Why not?
Furthermore, as more and more people deposit money, and with the Spirit Hall actively improving its image in people's minds, everyone believes that the Spirit Hall will get better and better and it is impossible for it to default on its funds.
Furthermore, countless high-ranking officials and nobles across the continent have deposited money in banks. If the Spirit Hall were to truly default on its debts, the consequences would be unbearable for them. Since the Spirit Hall created such an institution, it must be for long-term development; defaulting on debts would not benefit them.
The reason why people are willing to deposit money in the Spirit Bank is ultimately because they trust the Spirit Hall, or rather, they believe that the New Pope can develop the Spirit Hall better and thus bring benefits to all Soul Master on the continent.
The Far North.
Carrying the token he received from Wu Qi, Feng Xiaotian crossed the Frozen Forest and arrived at the boundless Ice Plain.
This token contained a wisp of the Snow Empress's Soul Power and Spiritual Power, and she sensed it the moment it appeared in the Far North.
Soon, Feng Xiaotian and the others were taken to the deepest part of the Far North. They received a letter written by Wu Qi from Feng Xiaotian, revealing that the Snow Empress was the purpose of their trip.
According to Wu Qi, Feng Xiaotian's Talent is even slightly stronger than Qiangu Changkong's, and Feng Xiaotian is more composed in his actions, so there is a high probability that nothing unexpected will happen during the Divine Trial.
Of course, all of this was Wu Qi's story, and Snow Empress was unaware of its truth.
It's important to understand that once the Sacrifice is complete, she and Feng Xiaotian will be bound by fate. Therefore, she naturally needs to assess Feng Xiaotian. If he cannot demonstrate the corresponding strength, then the matter will be dropped.
However, out of respect for Wu Qi, she will also provide some resources to help Feng Xiaotian group quickly improve their strength.
Meanwhile, on Sea God Island.
Poseidon made advance arrangements for Tang San's upcoming assessment, and with Bo Saixi's help, no problems arose during the assessment.
Furthermore, because Bo Saixi herself was running out of time, and Tang Chen was still nowhere to be found, Bo Saixi was somewhat disheartened at this moment, and unlike in the Original Space-Time, she did not secretly try to kill Tang San during the assessment.
Time flies like an arrow; it passes in the blink of an eye.
With the help of the powerful figures on Sea God Island and the additional Soul Power bestowed by Sea God Poseidon, Tang San's Soul Power had broken through Level 90 after completing the Eighth Trial. At the same time, he added several Soul Ring to his Second Soul Ring, bringing his Soul Power Level to nearly level 95.
However, his Ninth Trial had two prerequisites.
First, raise your Soul Power to Level 99.
Tang San possesses Twin Martial Souls. His Second Martial Soul, the Clear Sky Hammer, still has several empty Soul Ring slots. Once he fills all the Soul Ring, his strength will undoubtedly increase rapidly by several levels, perhaps even reaching Level 99.
Secondly, and most difficultly, Tang San needs to find the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud.
Bo Saixi's injuries were severe, damaging his very essence. In addition, Poseidon, the Sea God, was currently Confinement. If Tang San wanted to become a god as soon as possible, the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud would be indispensable.
Poseidon didn't know where the Heaven Dou Empire had hidden the Vast Ocean Universe Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud, but from Rakshasa God's words, he deduced that the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud was still on the Douluo Continent. Once Tang San had enough strength, he would surely be able to find its location.
Don't forget, Tang San contains the Sea God Divine Power within him, and he will definitely sense anything if anyone gets close to the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud.
Sea God Temple.
Bo Saixi instructed, "Tang San, according to information from our informants on Sea God Island, the political landscape on the continent has changed drastically in recent years. The Spirit Hall has a new Pope, and it's Wu Qi you mentioned before."
"After taking office, he implemented Great Saber Reform to the Spirit Hall, which earned the Spirit Hall great prestige among the people."
The informants on Sea God Island are all Soul Master within Vast Sea City. They don't deliberately seek out information from the mainland, but the fact that the Spirit Hall's prestige can reach Vast Sea City shows just how influential it is on the mainland!
Bo Saixi had to explain this to Tang San to prevent him from making the wrong judgment and falling into the hands of the Spirit Hall.
As for whether the Spirit Hall has already taken action against the Clear Sky Sect, Bo Saixi had no idea.
Tang San's face darkened, a fierce glint appearing in his eyes. "I never expected him to have such a fortuitous encounter. But it's all for the best. When we seek revenge against the Spirit Hall in the future, he'll be our number one target!"
In Tang San's view, Wu Qi was nothing more than a last Pope. His current rise to power was merely a way to make others take the blame. Once Tang San defeated the Spirit Hall, Wu Qi would be the number one war criminal, and Tang San would make sure he died without a burial place to avenge the past.
After a pause, Bo Saixi continued, "I've arranged for Sea Dragon Douluo to accompany you to the mainland. Having a powerful ally will help you avoid some trouble. However, given the experience of Ou Ya, I advise you not to take excessive risks, lest you repeat the same mistake."
"As for the remaining Saint Douluo on Sea God Island, if you wish to mobilize them, you must complete Lord Sea God's final assessment as soon as possible."
Tang San bowed slightly and replied, "Great-Grandmother, rest assured, Tang San knows what to do."
After saying that, he left the Sea God Temple. Sea Dragon Douluo had been waiting outside the temple for a long time and left with Tang San.
Watching the two figures depart, Bo Saixi had a lingering sense of unease and a vague feeling of worry, as if Tang San's journey was very likely one of peril.
However, as the High Priestess of Sea God Island, she had to obey all the Sea God's arrangements. Moreover, Tang San needed to return to the Douluo Continent to complete the Ninth Trial, and she couldn't stop him.
"Lord Sea God, where have you gone? Why have you stopped answering my questions? If you are aware of the changing situation on the Douluo Continent, please make new arrangements for Tang San as soon as possible."
Bo Saixi prayed to the Sea God Statue, but as before, she received no response.
Tang San and Sea Dragon Douluo were not newly appointed Titled Douluo. With their combined strength and the help of the Demon Soul Great White Shark, they landed in Vast Sea City in just a few days.
During this trip, Tang San had been away from the mainland for a long time. With Bo Saixi's reminder, he did not choose to return to the Clear Sky Sect immediately. Instead, he contacted the Qi Family Father and Son in Vast Sea City to find out the situation on the mainland.