Heaven Dou Empire's Supreme Treasure, the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud
Lin Yuan looked at Xue Ye in front of him and bowed slightly, saying, "Greetings, Your Majesty."
Xue Ye immediately grabbed Lin Yuan's arm and said with a smile, "Your Lord Lin Yuan, there's no need to be so polite. We're old acquaintances, so let's skip these formalities from now on."
As an emperor, Xue Ye was no fool. He understood how valuable Lin Yuan was, and that befriending him would be entirely beneficial to the entire Heaven Dou Empire.
Xue Ye personally invited Lin Yuan to his room and arranged for an envoy to prepare a banquet, insisting that he must drink three cups of wine with His Lord Lin Yuan today.
"Your Lord Lin Yuan, may I ask what brings you to the Imperial Palace today?"
Xue Ye personally poured Lin Yuan a cup of wine and asked him with some curiosity.
"Indeed, there is something." Lin Yuan didn't hide anything and went straight to the point. "I've heard that the Heaven Dou Empire has a national treasure called the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud, right?"
Upon hearing the words "Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud"), Xue Ye's right hand, which had been raising a wine cup, froze. Clearly, he had not expected that His Lord Lin Yuan would know about the Heaven Dou Empire's most precious treasure.
While the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud appears to be a special Soul Tool, it is actually the Heart of the Sea God.
If it weren't for this thing, Tang San wouldn't have been chosen by Sea God Poseidon, as his successor. Therefore, without the Vast Sea Protective Shroud, Tang San would have no way to become a qualified ocean guardian.
Xue Ye subconsciously tightened his grip on his wine glass, sat back in his chair, and asked with a furrowed brow, "Your Lord Lin Yuan, how did you learn of this matter?"
It should be noted that the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud is the national treasure of the Heaven Dou Empire, extremely precious. Even the Crown Prince Xue Qinghe did not know its exact location, and even emperors throughout history could not take it out at will.
Lin Yuan took a sip of fine wine, glanced sideways at Xue Ye beside him, and said softly, "I have known about this item for many years, but because coveting this item is the foundation of the Heaven Dou Empire, I did not come to the Imperial Palace."
Xue Ye put down his wine cup, his expression not pleasant. If it were anything else, he would never have hesitated and would have given it all to His Lord Lin Yuan.
However, the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud is different. It is the empire's national treasure and the foundation of the Heaven Dou Empire. If the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud is lost, how will the Heaven Dou Empire face its enemies in the future?
They had no way to fight the enemy or defend their homeland.
Xue Ye slowly spoke, "Your Lord Lin Yuan, I cannot agree to this. After all, the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud is the foundation of protection for all the emperors of my Heaven Dou Empire. If it were to be taken out, the fate of my empire would surely be..."
"If Your Majesty is willing to trust me, I will personally help you resolve any future difficulties the Empire faces. What does Your Majesty think?"
Lin Yuan downed the wine in his cup in one gulp, looking at Xue Ye with a calm expression, as if letting him decide the matter.
Xue Ye should be able to distinguish which is more important.
Lin Yuan didn't necessarily want the Heaven Dou Empire's supreme treasure, the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud; he just didn't want Tang San, that old dog, to obtain it and inherit the Deity Inheritance of the Sea God Poseidon.
If Xue Ye disagrees, he will not force him, after all, it is Xue Ye's own decision, and whether or not to bring it up is his business.
Xue Ye was also undecided for a while, so he invited Ning Fengzhi, the sect leader of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, to come here, wanting to discuss this matter with him.
Before long, Ning Fengzhi, the sect master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, personally led Bone Douluo Gu Rong to the Imperial Palace of the Heaven Dou Empire.
Since what happened yesterday, Sword Douluo's Dao Heart has been damaged, and he is currently in seclusion to cultivate. Unless something major happens within the sect, Sword Douluo will not leave the secret Secret Chamber.
Xue Ye told Ning Fengzhi about the previous two people and wanted to hear Ning Fengzhi's advice.
Ning Fengzhi had heard of the Heaven Dou Empire's national treasure, the Vast Sea Protective Shroud, before, but he himself did not know its specific function. After all, no one had ever truly mastered this Soul Tool throughout history.
"Your Majesty, this matter depends on your thoughts. Do you want to exchange a national treasure for the future safety of the empire, or are you willing to miss out on Lin Yuan, the youngest Title Douluo on the Douluo Continent?"
Ning Fengzhi's words made Xue Ye fall into deep thought, his fingers lightly tapping the table, clearly indicating that he was struggling intensely inside.
As the national treasure of the Heaven Dou Empire, the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud has been regarded as the foundation of the empire by successive emperors, and no one has ever dared to touch it lightly.
However, Lin Yuan's strength and potential are beyond doubt. If a deep friendship can be formed with him, the Heaven Dou Empire will undoubtedly have a powerful trump card when facing strong enemies in the future.
Xue Ye raised his head, his gaze sweeping back and forth between Lin Yuan and Ning Fengzhi, before finally speaking slowly, "Your Lord Lin Yuan, the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud is indeed the most precious treasure of my Heaven Dou Empire, and emperors throughout history have regarded it as the foundation of the nation."
If it were handed over too easily, it would likely incite discontent among the court officials and could even shake the foundations of the empire.
Lin Yuan nodded and smiled slightly, saying, "Your Majesty is joking. I don't necessarily need the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud; I'm just using it to prevent something from happening. If Your Majesty doesn't agree, I won't bring it up again."
Upon hearing this, Xue Ye's eyes flashed with emotion, for he was well aware of Lin Yuan's strength and influence.
If they could gain the support of His Lord Lin Yuan, the future of the Heaven Dou Empire would undoubtedly be more secure, and it might even be able to rival the Spirit Hall and the Star Luo Empire.
However, the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud is, after all, a symbol of the empire. If it were handed over easily, it would likely cause a stir in the court and among the people, and might even lead to a mutiny.
Xue Ye exhaled a deep breath and, after much deliberation, said, "Very well, the secrets of what the emperors of the Heaven Dou Empire have guarded throughout the ages are unknown. Since Your Lord Lin Yuan likes it, I will give it to you today."
"I only hope that His Lord Lin Yuan can lend a helping hand to the Heaven Dou Empire when it faces a crisis in the future. Lord Lin Yuan here."
Xue Ye knew in his heart that although the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud was important, it was still clear which was more important than the actual safety of the empire.
Moreover, as long as Lin Yuan is there, the empire has a foundation for its existence.
"Xue Beng, you will personally lead the Knights to retrieve the national treasure Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud. Remember, this matter must not be told to anyone else. Anyone who obstructs you will be killed without mercy!"