The Sea God's Heart in Hand

Yue Guan was gathering geniuses from outside the region.

Gui Mei and Ghost Leopard arrived in Heaven Dou City.

That night, led by Salas, they entered the palace to meet Xue Ye.

Prince Xue Xing stared at the two expressionless figures and thought to himself, "Such powerful auras, is this the strength of Titled Douluo?"

The Gui Mei coldly stated, "Having met Xue Ye, there's no need for further words. These are the items His Holiness the Pope requested me to bring: two Ten Thousand Year Soul Bone and ten million Gold Soul Coin."

"Of course, I've also brought His Holiness the Pope's previous verbal promise."

Gui Mei took out Space Soul Tool and a pledge, which already bore Qian Xunji's Pope seal.

These Gui Mei were handed over directly. With two Titled Douluo here, Xue Ye would probably not dare to kill and rob.

Prince Xue Xing took it and examined it, along with the contents of the document.

Prince Xue Xing immediately said, "The Spirit Hall's style is indeed straightforward and decisive."

"Brother, please take a look at the contents of the oath. If there are no problems, please sign it."

Xue Ye took the book, glanced at it, and saw that Qian Xunji's verbal promises were all written on it.

After confirming that there were no problems, Xue Ye said, "Alright, since the Spirit Hall is so straightforward, I'll be straightforward too."

Xue Ye immediately stamped his seal on the letter of commitment.

The Gui Mei reached out and said, "I've given you the promised items and written commitment, but where are ours?"

Xue Ye nodded, feigning reluctance, and took out a palm-sized triangular three-dimensional object.

The item was a deep blue and crystal clear, with ripples like water on its triangular surface.

These ripples flow like water, making the object seem almost alive.

There was also a shimmering, precious light emanating from it, and the Gui Mei and Ghost Leopard could feel strange energy fluctuations constantly emanating from it, illuminating the area around the study with a bluish glow.

Xue Ye explained, "This is the Heaven Dou Empire's national treasure, the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud."

"According to the agreement, your Spirit Hall only has the right to use it for fifty years."

Gui Mei and Ghost Leopard exchanged a glance; the strangeness of the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud convinced them that it was real.

Gui Mei calmly took the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud from Xue Ye and put it into his own pocket.

Gui Mei smiled slightly and said, "Xue Ye, rest assured, our Spirit Hall is the most trustworthy. If we say fifty years, we mean fifty years."

"Then I wish us a pleasant transaction."

Xue Ye nodded and said, "Pleasant transaction."

"We'll take our leave!" Gui Mei and Ghost Leopard exchanged a glance, intending to depart immediately.

But Gui Mei seemed to remember something and stopped, saying, "By the way, this is something you and I should keep to ourselves. We absolutely mustn't let Ning Fengzhi of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect know about it, since our Spirit Hall has no intention of ruining your friendship with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect."

Xue Ye said seriously, "I know what I'm doing in this matter."

"Alright, farewell!"

After saying this, the three Gui Mei completely left the palace.

Salas returned to the temple, while Gui Mei and Ghost Leopard dared not linger and headed directly towards Spirit City.

Inside the palace.

Prince Xue Xing pondered, "Brother, both of these Ten Thousand Year Soul Bone are of high quality. It's not suitable for us to use them ourselves, but we can at least use them to attract free Soul Master at the Soul Bone Soul Douluo level."

"And this 50,000-year-old piece of jade could at least attract a Soul Douluo of level 85 or higher."

Xue Ye nodded. "Royal brother, your idea is correct. Let our intelligence team find two Soul Douluo- level individuals."

"Put the Soul Bone away for now."

Then, Xue Ye solemnly instructed, "As for today's events, you must not let Sect Master Ning Sect Master Ning know about them. Otherwise, his attitude towards us might change drastically."

"If Sect Master Ning secretly supports the Star Luo Empire at that time, it will be a losing proposition!"

Xue Xing said solemnly, "Brother, I know the seriousness of this matter. Once I leave this room tonight, I will never mention it to a second person."

At the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, Ning Fengzhi looked at the summons in his hand and said, "The Spirit Hall has been making a lot of moves lately. What are they planning to do by suddenly recalling Soul Master who are away?"

"Sect Master, I don't know," the intelligence officer said. "Perhaps Qian Xunji intentionally gathered them together for some kind of special training or drills."

Ning Fengzhi said with a headache, "Investigate again!"

After another week, Gui Mei and Ghost Leopard returned to the Pope's Palace, looking exhausted.

Yue Guan stepped forward and said with concern, "Old Ghost, you've worked hard. We've almost gathered all the talent, and we're just waiting for you."

The Gui Mei simply nodded to Yue Guan, then walked to the center of the main hall.

"Your His Holiness the Pope, Elder Ghost Leopard and I have returned. The transaction went very smoothly," Gui Mei and Ghost Leopard said respectfully.

"We have successfully brought back the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud!"

As the Gui Mei spoke, it took out the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud, and instantly, a touch of azure light appeared in the somewhat dim Pope Palace.

Bibi Dong's eyes lit up, and she stepped forward, saying, "This is the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud! It's so beautiful!"

Qian Xunji couldn't sit still any longer. He instantly disappeared from his seat and quickly appeared in front of the Gui Mei.

Qian Xunji observed, "What peculiar energy fluctuations! Could this energy be the Vast Sea Power that Lin Fan spoke of?"

Qian Xunji received the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud and immediately felt an extremely powerful force surging within it.

It was as if the entire ocean had been compressed and contained within this tiny triangular prism.

Bibi Dong immediately asked, "Teacher, may I take a look?"

Qian Xunji nodded and immediately handed it over. Bibi Dong carefully took it and examined it.

"That's truly peculiar!" Bibi Dong exclaimed. "Lin Fan said that whoever gains the approval of the Sea God's Heart will undergo the Sea God's Nine Trials, receive the Godhood Inheritance, and become Deity."

Qian Xunji said, "It's not that easy! We can only have the people we've recently gathered tested one by one."

Bibi Dong, holding the Sea God's Heart, said, "Teacher, I'll go first and see if I can withstand the dual impact of Lin Fan Fan's Mental Power and the Vast Sea Power."

Qian Xunji frowned slightly, then said seriously, "No rush, let's ask Lin Fan first whether he will suffer any backlash during the test."

"Conservatism is the best policy; after all, you are the Saintess of the Spirit Hall, and you must not have any other thoughts."

"Moreover, if Dong'er really gains the approval of the Sea God's Heart, wouldn't you have to undergo the Sea God's Nine Trials?"

Bibi Dong was taken aback. Qian Xunji spoke with great confidence, believing in his disciple's talent. He wasn't talking about failure, but rather what would happen if he succeeded.

Bibi Dong immediately nodded and handed the Sea God's Heart to Qian Xunji, saying, "Teacher, you're right. We shouldn't test it rashly. It's better to ask Lin Fan for clarification."

Qian Xunji laughed and said, "So we'll go ask in person tomorrow. It's too late today; Lin Fan should already be asleep."

Qian Xunji then carefully stored away the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud.

The people inside the hall gradually dispersed.

The next morning, Bibi Dong delivered breakfast first.

Lin Fan was eating breakfast when Qian Xunji brought Yue Guan to Lin Fan's courtyard.

Hearing footsteps, Lin Fan turned his head.