"This thing is so beautiful," Guang Ling exclaimed in wonder.
Emperor Xue Ye explained, "This item is called the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud. In a sense, you could consider it a Soul Tool. From now on, it will be the symbol of the empire's Grand Protector. It has many wondrous uses. Once you return, all you need to do is pour your Soul Power into it, and you'll understand."
"Then I thank Your Majesty." Guang Ling accepted it with a smile. Why would he turn down a good thing?
As a national treasure meant to protect the empire, it surely wasn't as simple as the Soul Tool it appeared to be.
Ning Fengzhi, a collector of treasures, knew exactly what this thing was.
It was a divine gift, a token left behind by the gods in the mortal world. Whoever gained control of it would possess the power to look down on all under heaven. Even its most basic power was beyond what ordinary people could withstand.
That was precisely why he couldn't help showing his envy.
One was giving it away, and the other accepted it outright. There was none of the false back-and-forth that usually went on between nobles.
Next came the announcement to the entire continent.
They wanted everyone on the continent to know that a Titled Douluo now stood guard over Heaven Dou.
It would also serve to deter the petty troublemakers on all sides, greatly bolster the prestige of the Xue Family of the Heaven Dou Empire, and give the imperial family a chance to catch its breath.
After all, Star Luo had grown powerful in recent years. Heaven Dou had lost battle after battle, suffering heavy casualties. It might not yet be on the verge of collapse, but some of its subordinate principalities had