Tang San Took Action

After the meeting, many people began to try to curry favor with Tang San.

The feud between the nobility and the Church had been brewing for a long time, and a pioneer was needed to ignite the conflict. Tang San's identity and words made him that person.

With the successor of the Sea God taking the lead and expressing a desire to restore the former order, many nobles in the empire were very happy to accept it.

After the meeting, Xue Ye dismissed the ministers, leaving Tang San alone.

He looked at Tang San and said, "Earl Lan Hao, I have granted your request, and you have also expressed your views and insights in the meeting."

"However, I don't know what those nobles think, nor can I control their thoughts. After all, my power as emperor is not absolute, you understand."

Tang San nodded slightly and said, "I will soon be leaving the Heaven Dou Empire to go to Sea God Island, as indicated by the Sea God, to participate in the God-level Trial."

"Before we leave, we must win over the nobles who are hostile to the Church. Those nobles who secretly fawn over the Church should be excluded, and if possible, killed!"

"I understand. You may leave now. I've had Qinghe arrange a residence for you. If any of these nobles harbor hatred towards the Church, they might secretly communicate with you. You'll have to handle it yourself. As for what happened today, if it gets out... I'll suppress it for you with the Church for now." Xue Ye waved his hand.

He felt that Tang San was a double-edged sword, and it was too dangerous to get close to him. However, judging from his attitude, he didn't seem to pose much of a threat to the royal family. If he could use him to counter the Church, it wouldn't be a bad choice.

Xue Ye himself didn't have much strength, but he mastered the art of balance, otherwise he wouldn't have been able to maintain his position as emperor.

"Your Majesty, I thank you." Tang San bowed and took his leave.

"They're finally gone." Xue Ye looked down at the empty hall from his high vantage point, his mind drifting back to what had happened in the royal Secret Room.

"Bang!"

He slammed his fist on the armrest, his face full of resentment, and said, "Why doesn't the Sea God recognize my Heaven Dou Imperial Family, and instead chose such a Stinky Piglet!?"

The maids on both sides quickly lowered their heads, their faces filled with fear.

A week has passed.

During this period, nobles secretly sent letters to Tang San, expressing their hostility towards the Church and their intention to recommend him as the leader of the resistance against the Church.

Tang San agreed to all of these requests, stating that he would definitely lead everyone to overthrow the Church and restore a new era to the Heaven Dou Empire.

"Third Brother, you truly are amazing! Even in this dire situation, you still managed to find a way to turn things around!"

"If you can become the Sea God again, and with the support of the Heaven Dou Empire, we will definitely be able to overthrow the Eternal Church!"

Dai Mubai sat on the sofa in Earl Lan Hao and gave Tang San a thumbs up.

"That's right, Third Brother, you're really capable. The Eternal Church, no matter how powerful, is just a bunch of clowns." Oscar said with disdain.

Ma Hongjun thought for a moment and echoed, "Third Brother, we brothers still need to rely on you. Without you, we don't know what we would do."

Tang San waved his hand, "It's too early to say. Although the current situation looks very good for us, these nobles may not be truly supporting me. Many are just opportunists who only made verbal promises. I plan to invite them to my Earl's Earl and drag them down with me completely."

"Third Brother, what are you planning to do?" Dai Mubai couldn't help but ask.

"Heh, you'll find out then." Tang San's lips curled into a sinister smile.

"Third Brother, when are we going to Sea God Island?" Oscar couldn't help but ask.

Tang San glanced at him and casually replied, "After we finish this matter, I'll take you to Sea God Island. Don't rush. We haven't even established a foothold in the Heaven Dou Empire yet. If we rush to Sea God Island now, those nobles might change their minds when we get back."

"Okay." Oscar had no choice but to suppress his thoughts.

"You all go back first, I need to send someone to host a banquet for those nobles." Tang San waved his hand.

"Goodbye, Third Brother." Without giving it much thought, the three turned and left.

Tang San watched their backs disappear into the distance, a disdainful smile curving his lips.

Ha, you bunch of worthless chickens and dogs, you think you can participate in the Sea God's Trial? It would be a blessing from the Sea God to even grant you a White Rank First Trial.

Things are different now. Do you still think you're geniuses?

Even if you go to Sea God Island, Sea God won't even give you a second glance.

If I weren't so short-handed, I wouldn't have kept you all in my earl's Earl.

Three days later.

A group of nobles, having received an invitation from the newly promoted noble Tang San, gathered at the Earl for a banquet.

Tang San personally came out to greet them and invited each nobleman inside.

As the banquet ended, Tang San stood among the nobles, a faint smile playing on his lips, his gaze sweeping over everyone.

"Gentlemen, we are gathered here today because we all share the traditional ideal of resisting the Spirit Hall Church and restoring the glory of the feudal imperial system. On this path ahead, we are all like-minded partners who share weal and woe."

He paused, then slowly spoke with an air of unyielding authority, "Today, I propose that we jointly sign a public document, establish a covenant, and thus declare our resolve to overthrow the Church!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the entire room erupted in an uproar.

"Well... Earl Lan Hao, I think we should forget about it," someone said with a forced smile.

Tang San paused, looked at the nobleman, and said with a half-smile, "Your Excellency, overthrowing the Church cannot be done lightly. We must ensure that we work together wholeheartedly. If this official document is not signed, we cannot guarantee that we are of one mind. Those parasites in the Church can easily corrupt us from within."

"If our formation shows even the slightest crack, they will seize the opportunity to break through, and then none of you here will be spared."

"This public notice is merely a call to action, it cannot truly bind you all. Your Excellency, could it be that you are actually a traitor who has infiltrated our ranks?"

"I..." The viscount, sweating profusely, chuckled awkwardly, "Earl Lan Hao is joking. I just felt that signing the official document was unnecessary. I naturally oppose the Church."

Tang San gave him a deep look before looking away. "That's good. I've already had a formal notice prepared. Everyone, please sign it."

Seeing this, everyone, whether they supported Tang San or not, could only force a smile and sign the papers.

Tang San smiled and said, "Besides signing the official document, you all need to contribute your gold cards to support me. After all, without financial support, you can't accomplish great things."

With the gold card, those nobles would essentially be tied to him. In the event of a future uprising, these cards could be used to threaten them, since they would be afraid that if he handed the cards over to the Eternal Church, they would discover his identity.