Although Tang San had now inherited the Dual Godhood of the Sea God and Asura God, that didn't mean he was invincible.
For someone like him, who excelled at Hidden Weapons and control, the Skyward Harp's "Absolute Penetration" attribute was practically the perfect complement.
If he could get his hands on this bow, and use it alongside his Guanyin Tear or Bodhi Blood...
Its power would probably be enough to make even a God King die with regrets on the spot!
"Xiao San."
Yu Xiaogang, who had been silent all this time, suddenly spoke.
With his somewhat stiff face, he stared gloomily at the Sky Curtain.
"It seems we have no choice but to make another trip to Godwind City."
Tang San turned to look at his teacher.
"What do you mean, Teacher?"
Yu Xiaogang gave a cold snort, clasped his hands behind his back, and put on a righteous air.
"That so-called Wind God not only humiliated me before, but also injured Dai Mubai."
"If we don't avenge this grudge, what will become of the Tang Sect's dignity?"
"Besides..."
Yu Xiaogang pointed at the longbow on the Sky Curtain, his voice growing urgent.
"To let a Supreme Divine Artifact like this fall into the hands of some worthless idler is a terrible waste!"
"What does he know about fighting?"
"He only knows how to hide in the city and eat, drink, and make merry!"
"Such a divine treasure must be in the hands of a true powerhouse, someone with the world in his heart and tremendous resolve. Only then can it fulfill its true worth and be used to fight the Spirit Hall Empire!"
His words sounded lofty and righteous.
But everyone present could tell that this was just an excuse for outright robbery.
Oscar and Ning Rongrong exchanged a glance. Though they felt it was somewhat inappropriate, neither dared to object.
Tang San nodded and stood up.
"Teacher is right."
"If this bow falls into the hands of Spirit Hall, it'll pose a huge threat to us."
"Better to strike first than to arm our enemy."
Tang San watched the longbow in the image, a gleam of certainty flashing in his eyes.
"Besides, I've already examined the aura of this bow."
"Its lightness and penetrating power really do suit my fighting style better."
"That Venti doesn't deserve to own it."
Spirit City, Elder Hall.
Qian Renxue stood quietly beneath the enormous Angel Statue, clutching the azure Gnosis tightly in her hand.
She was utterly stunned.
There was simply too much information. So much that even her once-resolute divine heart had become a tangled mess.
Not long ago, she had thought the green-clad youth was just an ordinary person who was somewhat mysterious and unusual.
At most, he was a slightly formidable Titled Douluo.
But in the blink of an eye, the Sky Curtain had told her he was the Wind God.
A terrifying being who could casually give away a divine essence and still wield a Supreme Divine Artifact.
"Venti..."
Qian Renxue murmured the name.
The image of the youth lazily tossing an apple about surfaced in her mind.
He was always grinning, never taking anything seriously.
Who could have connected him with a lofty god?
Qian Renxue lowered her eyes to the Gnosis in her hand, feeling its steady stream of gentle divine power flow into her body.
It was a token of love.
A part of the Wind God's divine essence.
He had given her something so important. Did that mean...
At the thought, a blush crept over Qian Renxue's peerlessly beautiful face.
But then, deep shock followed.
Had he really been watching over her in silence all this time?
Did he truly possess a Skyward Harp even more powerful than this Gnosis?
Did that mean that even against Tang San, even against that despair-inducing Dual Godhood, he had enough confidence to face him?
Qian Renxue's heart raced.
The confusion in her golden eyes slowly faded, replaced by a light brighter than any she had ever known.
Pope Palace, Council Chamber.
Bibi Dong sat upon the Pope Throne, symbol of supreme authority, and lightly tapped its armrest with her slender fingers.
"Tap, tap, tap."
The crisp sound echoed through the empty hall.
Her gaze never left the Skyward Harp on the Sky Curtain.
"Absolute Penetration..."
"Supreme Divine Artifact..."
The smile at the corner of Bibi Dong's mouth was cold, and faintly amused.
That attribute was far too domineering.
If that arrow were aimed at her, even with her Rakshasa God Armor, she might well be pierced clean through.
This Wind God Venti, who had appeared out of nowhere, was a huge variable.
But also a huge opportunity.
Bibi Dong might be mad, but she wasn't stupid.
On the contrary, she was exceptionally shrewd.
"It seems Xue'er's connection with this Wind God is deeper than I imagined."
Bibi Dong quietly weighed her options.
When she'd first seen the Gnosis, she'd hesitated over whether to seize it.
But now, after seeing that Venti possessed an even more powerful Supreme Divine Artifact, she had changed her mind.
Better to make use of him than to make an enemy of him.
"Since he has feelings for Xue'er, perhaps I could..."
A glint flashed through Bibi Dong's eyes.
If she handled this connection well, she might be able to bind the Wind God to the Spirit Hall Empire's cause.
With him fighting Tang San, she could free herself to complete the final Rakshasa God Trial, and perhaps... devour the entire continent!
Before absolute gain, family ties and love were nothing but bargaining chips.
Just as the forces across the continent were turning over their own calculations, the scene on the Sky Curtain changed once more.
The grand chant grew increasingly plaintive and stirring, as if a wind had swept through a thousand years and let out a deep sigh.
The Golden Ranking trembled, its azure light blazing!
[Rare Treasure Ranking, Second Place: Elegy for the End!]
The image slowly unfolded.
Once again, a bow appeared.
But this bow was utterly unlike the resplendent Skyward Harp.
Its whole body was a deep azure blue, with wisps of wind curling around it like ghosts.
It had none of the sharp, dazzling edge of the other bow. Instead, it was like a poet in his twilight years, murmuring a song of parting.
Boundless elemental power seemed to gather along its string. Each time it trembled, it stirred the resonance of the surrounding space.
[Holder: Wind God Venti!]
No surprises there.
It was him again!
By now, people across the continent no longer had the strength to be shocked. They could only stare numbly at that name.
Was Wind God Venti going to claim the entire Rare Treasure Ranking?
The introduction appeared right after.
[Elegy for the End]
[Description: A longbow as gentle as a sigh. It records songs long since forgotten.]
[Quality: Supreme Divine Artifact!]
[Innate Ability: Song of Broken Pines.]
[Effect: Possesses an inexhaustible supply of elemental energy. The holder and their allies will receive a continuous replenishment of divine power. As long as this bow is in hand, there is no need to fear running out of divine power!]
[Special Skill—Millennial Movement: When activated, greatly increases all attributes for the entire team, grants the swiftness of the Wind God, and bestows elemental mastery!]
At the sight of these attributes, every support-type Soul Master went mad.
Unlimited energy?
A boost for the entire team?
This was practically a perpetual-motion engine on the battlefield—a divine treasure coveted by every army and team!