Tang San: The world has suffered under the Church for too long; the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud

"That's wonderful! With the help of three wise men, we are better off than with a hundred thousand soldiers." Xue Qinghe laughed heartily, his face beaming with joy.

Although these three Talent were not particularly talented and had limited potential, their willingness to come and join him was a testament to their own charm, so Xue Qinghe was still very happy.

Especially Dai Mubai, who used to have a White Tiger Martial Soul, and judging from his tone, he seemed to be the son of the Star Luo Emperor. Now that he had submitted to him, it made him feel secretly pleased.

"I am overjoyed that the three of you have come to serve me. Men, prepare a banquet to entertain these talented individuals!" Xue Qinghe raised her hand and beckoned a servant.

"Yes, Your Crown Prince." The servant bowed and withdrew to attend to his duties.

Seeing that Xue Qinghe treated the three of them with courtesy, Oscar and Ma Hongjun both showed joy.

It seems that choosing to seek refuge with Xue Qinghe wasn't too bad.

If there's really no hope of becoming a god in the future, being a minor nobleman isn't bad either.

Dai Mubai and Tang San, however, showed no expression.

Tang San had greater ambitions. What he wanted was not the courtesy Xue Qinghe offered, but tangible benefits, such as the Heaven Dou Empire's national treasure, the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud.

Only by coming into contact with the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud can his inner desires be fulfilled.

Although his Talent has greatly diminished and the Sea God may not necessarily favor him, one should always give it a try.

We won't give up until we've reached the very end!

As for Dai Mubai, he lost the most important thing a man can have, which made him lose interest in everything.

As long as he doesn't go to the palace to become a eunuch, even if he just loafs around and waits to die, it's fine.

However, if given the chance to become a god, or to repair his precious thing, he would rekindle his ambition!

Before long, the servants arranged several tables for a banquet.

Xue Qinghe sat at the head of the table, while Tang San and Dai Mubai sat below them, each with a table in front of them laden with delicious food.

Upon seeing these delicacies, Ma Hongjun secretly swallowed.

Xue Qinghe noticed the fat man's subtle movements and smiled slightly, "Don't be shy, eat whatever you want. Food is meant to be eaten."

"Yes." The four oddballs nodded, and Ma Hongjun could no longer resist and began to eat heartily.

Xue Qinghe ignored Ma Hongjun's actions, looked at Tang San who was quietly enjoying his food, and casually asked, "Yuhao, what do you think of the current situation on the continent?"

"Heh, Crown Prince Highness, the continent appears calm on the surface, but undercurrents are surging beneath." Tang San chuckled coldly.

"Oh, what does this mean?" Xue Qinghe couldn't help but ask.

Tang San sneered, "As far as I know, after the Eternal Church replaced the Spirit Hall, it guided the people of the continent, making everyone unconsciously accept the concept of the divine right of kings. They also spread their religion indiscriminately across the continent, bewitching people's hearts. The continent has been thrown into chaos by them."

"Yuhao, you can't just say things like that!" Xue Qinghe was taken aback, completely not expecting this guy to be so bold.

"Crown Prince Highness, the world has suffered under this Church for far too long!" Tang San said righteously, "This force is like a termite on the continent; it has lost the hearts of the people and will only bring decay to the land!"

The so-called "popular sentiment" does not refer to the sentiments of ordinary people, but rather to the sentiments of the nobles.

Although Tang San also lived in Holy Soul Village for six years, his father was Tang Hao, a member of the Clear Sky Sect, and he considered himself a member of the nobility.

"You've gone too far! You're not allowed to spread reactionary remarks outside!" Xue Qinghe's voice turned cold. "Yuhao, I don't understand why you hate the Church so much, but what's the use of complaining like this?"

Tang San chuckled, "Crown Prince Highness, with the emergence of the Church, hasn't the imperial power of the Heaven Dou Empire been shaken? If you remain indifferent, perhaps one day the Heaven Dou Empire will disappear silently, perhaps it will be replaced by the Federation, or perhaps by some other force."

As an old-timer who had witnessed the historical changes of Douluo Planet firsthand, he knew that the imperial system would eventually be replaced by the Federation. Although there was an Eternal Church in this plane, making it difficult to reach that point, it was still worthwhile to throw this argument at him to intimidate him.

The Federation, what's that?

Xue Qinghe looked suspicious, but he also realized that Tang San was trying to incite him to hate the Eternal Church. His tone turned cold. "Huo Yuhao, if you continue to say these things to me, I will send someone to arrest you right now and take you to the Eternal Church."

Tang San sensed Xue Qinghe's anger and, knowing he couldn't go too far, quickly changed the subject, "Crown Prince Highness, I misspoke. However, I know of an item that might give the Empire the power to Church, or even overthrow, the Church."

"Hmm? What is that?" Xue Qinghe frowned.

"Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud!" Tang San said in a deep voice.

"A national treasure? You actually know about a national treasure?!" Xue Qinghe became secretly wary.

Tang San said, "Crown Prince Highness, to be honest, I joined your ranks for this Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud. Its true name is the Sea God's Heart, an artifact passed down from the Sea God. Once I gain its approval, I will almost certainly qualify to become the Sea God."

"The Sea God?" Xue Qinghe gasped, "How can we gain its approval?"

Although the Heaven Dou Imperial Family all knew that the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud was a national treasure, they all regarded it as a special Soul Tool and did not discover any other wonderful uses.

Tang San said, "I can't tell you. You must let me see the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud first."

"This..." Xue Qinghe was silent for a moment, then said, "The Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud is a royal treasure. I have no right to take it out; I must first ask my father for permission."

"Is that so?" Tang San thought for a moment and said, "If Crown Prince Highness is willing to trust me, could you take me to see Xue Ye?"

Xue Qinghe asked, "Is that Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud truly an artifact inherited from the Sea God?"

"Absolutely true!" Tang San said firmly.

"Alright, I can take you to see the Emperor, but after you see the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud, you must tell me how to gain its approval," Xue Qinghe said.

"Okay." Tang San had no objections.

The next day.

Tang San arrived at the palace as he wished and met Xue Ye.

After a long and eloquent persuasion, Xue Ye finally decided to take out the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud.

Tang San also revealed the secret that there was a Sea God 'Divine Sense inside the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud, and that this treasure needed to be infused with blood to be activated.

If the Sea God's Divine Sense recognizes the owner of the blood, it should take the initiative to appear.

The Heaven Dou Imperial Family was overjoyed and believed his explanation.

Upon hearing this, Xue Ye was the first to cut his finger and pour blood into the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud.

Although he was already very old, he still wanted to become a god!

Since their Heaven Dou Empire has inherited the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud for generations, it means that the royal family has a connection with the Sea God!

He, even on Xue Ye, possessed the potential to become a god!

Tang San sneered inwardly. An old man trying to gain the Sea God's approval? He was truly overestimating himself.

He didn't interrupt their fantasies, because it had been agreed beforehand that all members of the royal family would try, and only if none of them could gain the Sea God's approval would it be his turn last.