Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud

Xia Yang's heart skipped a beat. "Could it be the brothers Qianjun Douluo and Falling Devil Douluo?"

"I am Salas, the Bishop of Heaven Dou City. Greetings, Mister Xia."

Salas's voice interrupted Xia Yang's thoughts.

Xia Yang withdrew his gaze, stepped forward to return the greeting, and said, "I am Xia Yang, greetings to Bishop Salas."

"I'm sorry to have troubled the bishop to travel so far. What brings you here?"

Salas smiled slightly, his gaze sweeping over the Sea Dragon Douluo and Sea Illusion Douluo behind Xia Yang, a knowing glint in his eyes.

He didn't answer Xia Yang's question directly, but instead stepped aside to introduce the two Titled Douluo behind him.

"These two are honored guests of my Spirit Hall, Qianjun Douluo and Falling Devil Douluo."

Just as I expected.

Xia Yang's heart sank, but he remained outwardly calm, cupping his hands in greeting to the two elders and saying, "I have long admired your esteemed names."

Qianjun Douluo and Falling Devil Douluo simply nodded slightly, without saying anything more.

However, their gazes were fixed on Xia Yang as if they were real, carrying a scrutinizing tone.

A moment of silence stretched across the woods before Salas spoke again, saying, "Mister Xia, you've caused quite a stir this past year, disrupting the peace of the entire Heaven Dou Empire."

Xia Yang remained expressionless and said, "What's happening within the Heaven Dou Empire seems to be none of the Spirit Hall's business."

"As for the personnel the Spirit Hall has stationed in our territory, I have never made things difficult for them. I have always kept them where they are and they are safe and sound."

"Otherwise, it wouldn't be me who came today, but the Spirit Hall's protective army."

Salas sneered when he heard Xia Yang's explanation.

"No need to beat around the bush, just say what's on your mind."

Xia Yang's tone softened.

"Very well, then this bishop will convey His Holiness the Pope's decree."

Salas's expression turned serious, and he said, "The Pope has decreed: From this moment forward, you Sea Soul Master are forbidden from further invading the Heaven Dou Empire."

"The border between the two sides shall be defined by the Three Provinces that you currently control."

"Can."

Xia Yang readily agreed.

"Furthermore, no one may privately intrude upon the territory of the Heaven Dou Empire."

Salas added.

"This one can also be agreed to."

"However, we can refrain from launching an attack on Heaven Dou, but if any other country invades, this treaty will automatically become invalid."

Xia Yang looked directly at the other person and asked.

"Nature."

Salas nodded.

"Furthermore, your war with the Star Luo Empire must cease immediately, and you are strictly prohibited from launching a counterattack against the Star Luo Empire."

Salas continued.

"Bishop, isn't this going a bit too far?"

Xia Yang frowned slightly and said, "This time, the Star Luo Empire took the initiative to attack us, so why can't we fight back?"

"The reason Star Luo Empire sent troops this time was to prevent you from invading Heaven Dou again."

"Therefore, as long as you sign a ceasefire agreement with Heaven Dou, Star Luo Empire will withdraw its troops."

Salas explained.

Xia Yang remained silent for a moment, then finally nodded and said, "In that case, I agree to all these conditions."

"We will sign a ceasefire agreement with the Heaven Dou Empire as soon as possible."

"We also hope that Star Luo Empire can withdraw its troops as soon as possible."

"If there's nothing else, please excuse me for taking my leave."

Having said that, Xia Yang didn't say anything more and turned to leave.

Only after Xia Yang and the other two disappeared at the end of the road did Salas slowly exhale and wipe the fine sweat from his forehead.

He turned to the two white-robed Titled Douluo who had remained silent behind him and asked in a low voice, "Elder Qian Jun, Elder Jiang Mo, before we came, didn't you two say you wanted to test the other side's strength? Why did you just now...?"

"Make a move?"

Qianjun Douluo glanced at him and said calmly, "The two people behind Xia Yang are Titled Douluo from Sea God Island."

"Even though they are on land now and their strength is somewhat diminished, they still have three Titled Douluo- level fighters on the other side. Even if the two of us attack, we won't gain any advantage."

"Three people?"

Salas paused, then asked, "But Xia Yang clearly hasn't..."

"Although that kid only has level 89 Soul Power, his Actual Combat strength is probably no less than that of an ordinary level 95 Titled Douluo."

The Falling Devil Douluo interface stated, "Just now, his aura was restrained, and his Soul Power was as solid as a mountain, far surpassing that of an ordinary Soul Douluo."

Salas felt a chill run down his spine and muttered, "So powerful... Luckily, I didn't provoke him."

"Salas, return to Heaven Dou City to report."

The Qianjun Douluo said no more, and instructed, "The two of us need to return to Spirit City immediately and report the details of this meeting to the Pope."

Before they finished speaking, the two of them had already risen into the air, transforming into two streaks of light and rushing towards the direction of Spirit City.

Salas stood there, watching them leave, then glanced back at the direction of Fasnuo City before straightening his robes and heading towards Heaven Dou City alone.

He must meet with Xue Ye as soon as possible to convey his intention to cease hostilities and push for the signing of the agreement.

Thus, the war between the Sea Soul Master and the Heaven Dou and Star Luo Empire kingdoms finally came to an end.

In the days that followed, Xia Yang was stationed in Fasnuo City, while his parents, as representatives, repeatedly negotiated the details of compensation with the envoys sent by the Heaven Dou Empire and drafted a ceasefire agreement.

One month later, the agreement was officially signed.

At almost the same time, the Southern Star Luo Army began an orderly withdrawal.

The Sea Spear Douluo, Sea Horse Douluo, and others who were confronting them also led their troops back to the city.

Another month passed, and the two Douluo, Sea Lance and Seahorse, returned safely.

At the same time, the first batch of compensation supplies from the Heaven Dou Empire was also delivered.

Inside the Fasnuo City's Mansion, Xia Yang and his family were inspecting the mountain of chests and boxes piled up in the courtyard.

"These are some of the more valuable items from the Heaven Dou Empire's reparations. Yang'er, please take a look."

Mother Huo Yang pointed to the things in the courtyard and said.

"What does the remaining compensation include? How is it being handled?"

Xia Yang asked.

"The rest are mostly common resources such as Gold Soul Coin, weapons, armor, metals, and Medicinal materials, which we have already categorized and stored in the warehouse."

"That's what Father Xia Shi replied."

"Since the inventory has already been completed, why not just distribute it?"

"Now that this war is over, it's time to reward those who have contributed."

Xia Yang looked at his parents and asked.

Huo Yang smiled slightly and explained, "The merits of the soldiers and Sea Soul Master have all been calculated."

"We were thinking that we would bestow these rewards upon you when you officially establish your nation some time later."

"At that time, it will be a double celebration for everyone."

"Alright."

Xia Yang nodded and said, "However, it's best to explain this to everyone first."

"By the way, Mom and Dad, how's the date for the founding of the People's Republic of China coming along?"

"We've already chosen a date; it's set for the first day of the second lunar month, three months from now."

Xia Shi said.

"February 1st, okay, I have no objection."

After thinking for a moment, Xia Yang said.

After giving his instructions, Xia Yang's gaze returned to the precious items in the courtyard.