Zhao Ming emerged from seclusion, wealth authority

At the same moment Qian Renxue ascended the throne, in the secret chamber deep within the Pill Tower, which had been closed for half a year, Treasure-Dropping Coin's Third Soul Ring had also taken shape.

Zhao Ming slowly opened his eyes. He looked at the Treasure-Dropping Coin floating in front of him, and a satisfied smile appeared on his lips.

At this moment, three Soul Ring were slowly rotating on the Treasure-Dropping Coin.

The first one is a blue Fortune Authority Soul Ring.

The second one is a radiant golden Soul Ring of Honesty Authority.

The third one is a golden Soul Ring Wealth Authority.

The color of this Soul Ring is slightly lighter than that of the Honesty Authority; it is the color of a wheat field during an autumn harvest, exuding an aura of abundance and prosperity.

It is the brightest of the three Soul Ring, and also the one with the most powerful aura.

Zhao Ming then carefully sensed the authority contained within the Third Soul Ring.

As one of the core powers of the God of Wealth Divine Position, the power of Wealth Authority far surpasses that of the previous two Soul Ring.

It has both passive and active effects. The passive effect is relatively simple: it gathers Wealth Aura.

Unlike the Fortune-Gathering Domain, the realm of Wealth Authority gathers Wealth Aura on a wider scale and with higher efficiency, and the passive gathering of Wealth Authority is constantly in operation.

As long as Zhao Ming is in the world, the Wealth Aura of the Douluo Continent will automatically converge on him.

Zhao Ming can bestow this Wealth Aura upon others. If the Wealth Aura is an ordinary person, they will earn enough Gold Soul Coin in a short period of time to escape poverty and become wealthy.

If one is Soul Master, one can obtain resources beneficial to cultivation in the dark, such as encountering a rare and precious herb that can enhance one's Soul Power, or finding Soul Ring that best suits one's Martial Soul while hunting Soul Beast.

"Isn't this just the God of Wealth showering money on us?" Zhao Ming couldn't help but chuckle.

With this passive effect, if he wants to cultivate someone in the future, he only needs to bestow a wisp of Wealth Aura, and the other person will be able to obtain the most suitable cultivation resources for themselves by chance.

If this ability were to spread, Soul Master across the entire continent would probably line up to kowtow to him, begging to become his followers.

The active effects, on the other hand, are even more domineering.

The active effect of Wealth Authority is to transform Wealth Aura into various forms of power.

Whether it's Soul Power, spiritual power, or any other form of energy, Zhao Ming can convert Wealth Aura into it as long as he needs it.

In other words, as long as Zhao Ming has enough Wealth Aura, he will never have to worry about running out of Soul Power.

In battle, while others were exhausted of their Soul Power and at the mercy of their enemies, Zhao Ming was able to replenish his Soul Power with Wealth Aura at any time, always maintaining his peak condition.

With this authority, the problem of battery life will be completely solved. Moreover, when Zhao Ming reaches Level-99 Limit Douluo, the Wealth Aura can be directly converted into divine power to help me condense the God of Wealth Divine Position.

This is the true value of Wealth Authority; it is the foundation for becoming a god.

He then retrieved the Treasure-Dropping Coin into his body and checked his Soul Power cultivation.

Upon this check, Zhao Ming's smile widened; he had already reached level seventy-five.

"It's time to leave the pass." Zhao Ming stood up and stretched his somewhat stiff body.

After half a year of inactivity, even though Soul Master's physique far surpasses that of an ordinary person, his joints still emitted a series of cracking sounds.

He pushed open the door to the secret room, and sunlight poured in from outside, making him squint slightly.

Zhao Ming had not gone far from the secret room when he encountered a middle-aged man hurrying past.

The man was wearing the standard robes of Pill Tower alchemist, with a small Alchemy Furnace furnace embroidered on his chest—the very symbol of Pill Tower alchemist.

"Young Master Zhao?!" The middle-aged alchemist was taken aback when he saw Zhao Ming, then his face lit up with surprise and delight. "You've emerged from seclusion?"

Zhao Ming nodded and glanced at the other person. He had some impression of this alchemist; he was one of the earliest commoner alchemists trained by the Pill Tower, named Chen Yuan, and Zhao Ming had personally guided him when he was condensing the Pill Fire.

"Chen Yuan, how long have I been in seclusion?" Zhao Ming asked.

"Young Master Zhao, you have been in seclusion for more than half a year," Chen Yuan replied respectfully.

"More than half a year?" Zhao Ming was slightly taken aback. He knew that his seclusion would last for a considerable period of time, but he did not expect it to have been so long.

In a state of complete absorption, the concept of time indeed becomes extremely blurred. He felt that only a few days had passed, but in the outside world, half a year had already gone by.

"Has anything major happened in the past six months?" Zhao Ming asked as he walked towards the main hall of the Pill Tower.

Chen Yuan followed behind him, reporting on the major events of the past six months one by one.

Finally, Chen Yuan dropped a bombshell. "Young Master Zhao, there's one more thing: Xue Ye has passed away."

Zhao Ming suddenly stopped in his tracks.

"Xue Ye has passed away?" He turned around, his brows furrowed. "When did this happen?"

"Just eight days ago," Chen Yuan said, "His Majesty fell seriously ill. Sect Master Ning and Tower Master Ye personally went to the palace to treat him, but they were unable to save him."

His Majesty abdicated in favor of His Highness the Crown Prince before his death. His Highness has now ascended the throne and is the new Emperor of the Heaven Dou Empire.

Zhao Ming fell silent, because Xue Ye died many years earlier than in the original story.

In the original novel, Xue Ye passed away after the Soul Master Tournament ended and the Tang Sect was established.

Now, before the Soul Master Tournament has even begun, Xue Ye has already passed away. Zhao Ming doesn't need to think to know the reason why: Qian Renxue must have taken action beforehand.

Zhao Ming didn't feel anything special about the death of Xue Ye.

He didn't have a deep relationship with Xue Ye. Although Xue Ye treated him fairly well, that was based on his identity as "Xue Qinghe's adopted child".

Ultimately, Xue Ye towards him were driven by political considerations.

Zhao Ming was somewhat looking forward to Qian Renxue's ascension to the throne.

"I'm going to the palace," Zhao Ming said to Chen Yuan, then turned and walked out of the Pill Tower.

Given Zhao Ming's relationship with "Xue Qinghe," the palace guards were very familiar with him.

He entered the depths of the palace with ease, without any obstruction or hindrance from anyone.

In the imperial study, Qian Renxue was sitting at the dragon desk reviewing memorials.

She maintained her disguise as Xue Qinghe, only now she wore a bright yellow dragon robe, a golden crown, and had a handsome face and refined demeanor.

Compared to six months ago, she has gained a more dignified air, and her every move exudes an imperial aura.

After so many years of lurking in the shadows, she has already perfected the role of Xue Qinghe. Now that she has truly ascended the throne, she has brought her imperial demeanor to its fullest extent.

Hearing footsteps, Qian Renxue looked up. Seeing that it was Zhao Ming, a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes, but she still maintained the composure of an emperor.

She waved her hand and said to the eunuchs and palace maids standing by, "You may all leave. No one is to enter without my permission."

"Yes." The eunuchs and palace maids bowed and withdrew, and the door to the imperial study was gently closed.

In the vast imperial study, only Zhao Ming and Qian Renxue remained.

Qian Renxue stood up, her disguise fading away like ripples on water.

Once she sheds her disguise, Qian Renxue is no longer the dignified and composed emperor of the Heaven Dou Empire, but a bright and beautiful woman.

She walked up to Zhao Ming, naturally took his arm, and said with a smile, "Xiao Ming, you're finally out of seclusion! I've been waiting for you for so long."

Zhao Ming looked at Qian Renxue beside him, a slight smile playing on his lips, "Congratulations, Sister Xue'er. After so many years of lurking, you've finally reaped the rewards."

Upon hearing this, a complex expression flashed in Qian Renxue's eyes, but it was quickly replaced by a smile, "Yes, we finally succeeded."

Next, I will spend some more time cultivating someone who can succeed me in leading the Heaven Dou Empire. When the Soul Master Tournament comes around, I will completely relinquish this responsibility and return to the Spirit Hall.

As she said this, she looked up at Zhao Ming, her golden eyes filled with anticipation. "Xiao Ming, will you come with me to see Grandpa?"

Looking into Qian Renxue's expectant eyes, Zhao Ming nodded without hesitation. "Okay."

Seeing that he agreed so readily, Qian Renxue's smile became even brighter. Just as she was about to say something more, suddenly, two powerful Soul Power came from outside the palace, pressing down like two mountains.

The air in the imperial study suddenly froze.

Zhao Ming and Qian Renxue frowned simultaneously. The two streams of Soul Power were extremely domineering and released without any concealment, clearly indicating that they were not friendly. Judging from the intensity of the pressure, they were two powerful individuals at the Titled Douluo level.

Immediately afterward, a gruff voice boomed like thunder above the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace: "We are here by order of His Holiness the Pope to present an invitation to the new Emperor of the Heaven Dou Empire to come to Spirit City for a discussion!"

The sound was as loud as thunder, echoing throughout the entire palace. The palace guards and eunuchs were terrified by this oppressive aura, their faces turning ashen.

Qian Renxue frowned, listened intently to the voice, and then snorted coldly, "That voice sounds like the Demon Bear Douluo from the Elder Hall."

"Demon Bear Douluo?" Zhao Ming raised an eyebrow.

"That's right. I remember that Demon Bear Douluo was previously a level 92 Power Attack System Titled Douluo, known for his strength and defense. It seems that his Soul Power Level has increased quite a bit now," Qian Renxue said.

"Want to go see them?" Zhao Ming turned to Qian Renxue, his tone as casual as if discussing what to eat today. "If you don't want to see them, I'll take care of them for you. My Treasure-Dropping Coin has just condensed its Third Soul Ring, so let them try their luck."

As he spoke, Zhao Ming summoned his Treasure-Dropping Coin Martial Soul. Looking at his golden Third Soul Ring, Qian Renxue asked curiously, "Xiao Ming, what ability does your Third Soul Ring have?"

"Wealth Authority can attract Wealth Aura..." Zhao Ming did not hide anything and told Qian Renxue everything about Wealth Authority.

Qian Renxue gasped upon hearing this.

Although she already knew that Zhao Ming's Treasure-Dropping Coin was extremely special, she was still deeply shocked when she heard that "after reaching level 99, one can transform Wealth Aura into divine power".

What is the concept of divine power? It is a power that only gods can control, an insurmountable chasm between mortals and gods.

Zhao Ming's Wealth Authority can be transformed into Wealth Aura power after reaching level ninety-nine. This means that as long as Zhao Ming breaks through to the Limit Douluo, he will become a god.

"You..." Qian Renxue opened her mouth, but for a moment she didn't know what to say.

"Sister Xue'er, don't be surprised later! Let's talk about those two guys outside first. Do you want me to help you deal with them? They're just two Titled Douluo. If we really want to fight, it's not impossible to keep them here."

After listening to Zhao Ming's words, Qian Renxue took a deep breath. She resumed her disguise as Xue Qinghe, and her exquisite and beautiful face returned to its handsome and refined appearance.

"Then let's go!" She straightened her robes, a cold glint in her eyes. "I want to see what my dear sister has to say to me."

Zhao Ming nodded, and then the two walked out of the imperial study side by side.

Zhao Ming followed half a step behind Qian Renxue, looking like a loyal bodyguard.

Two Titled Douluo stood in mid-air on the palace square.

The man in the lead was burly, over two meters tall, with bulging muscles all over his body, like a moving iron tower.

He wore a dark brown robe with the emblem of the Spirit Hall Elder Hall embroidered on his chest, and exuded an aura as heavy as a mountain.

This person was none other than Demon Bear Douluo. He was previously a level 92 Power Attack System- Titled Douluo. Later, after Chrysanthemum Ghost Douluo broke through to level 96, he joined the Worship Hall. Bibi Dong gave Demon Bear Douluo all kinds of pills she had bought, and also gave him a Soul Bone. At this time Demon Bear Douluo was already a level 95 Titled Douluo.

Behind him stood a thin old man with a sinister face, eagle-like eyes, and a chilling aura emanating from him.

Although Zhao Ming did not recognize this person, judging from the fluctuations of his Soul Power, he was also a Titled Douluo, with a level of around ninety-two.

The two stood in mid-air, unleashing their undisguised aura Titled Douluo, so much so that the palace guards couldn't even lift their heads.

Qian Renxue walked to the center of the plaza, looked up at the two people in the air, and said calmly, "What brings you two Titled Douluo here?"

The Demon Bear Douluo looked down at Qian Renxue; he knew Qian Renxue 'Demon Bear Douluo identity.

But having received so many resources from His Holiness the Pope, he is now a staunch supporter of the Pope. Maintaining only a superficial respect for Qian Renxue, the young master of the Worship Hall, is enough for him.

Moreover, the person standing before him right now is not the young master, but the emperor of the Heaven Dou Empire.

Then, Demon Bear Douluo took out a gold-embossed invitation from his robes and casually tossed it down.

The invitation initially drifted towards Qian Renxue like a golden feather, then suddenly accelerated just before landing.

Zhao Ming smiled, and a golden light flashed from Zhao Ming body. The invitation paused slightly in mid-air before continuing to fall, where it was caught steadily by Qian Renxue.

Demon Bear Douluo noticed the fleeting golden light. He glanced at Zhao Ming, his brows furrowing slightly. This young man had so easily shattered the Soul Power he had imbued in the invitation; he was quite something!

Qian Renxue opened the invitation, glanced at it, and then asked, "Your His Holiness the Pope invites me to Spirit City for a meeting? I wonder what important matter Your His Holiness the Pope has that requires my personal visit?"

"I was only responsible for delivering the message and escorting you to Spirit City. I know nothing else. Your Majesty, please pack your things and set off!" Demon Bear Douluo said calmly.