The Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud in Hand

Qian Renxue met his gaze, her Violet eyes showing neither shyness nor evasion, only her usual composure.

She had been the crown prince for nearly twenty years; she had seen all kinds of scrutinizing gazes.

Just then, a dark figure silently slipped into the secret room, and the bloated figure of the Pufferfish Douluo landed beside Fang Fan.

His tone was urgent and excited:

"Young Master, now is the best time to take over the Heaven Dou Empire!"

Dugu Bo has joined the Spirit Hall, Heaven Dou Empire in an unprecedented void.

"As long as you give the order—"

"Old Stinger, shut up!"

Another figure flashed in, the Snake Lance Douluo landing beside Qian Renxue, his snake-like eyes coldly fixed on the Pufferfish.

"Young Master has been planning for twenty years, and one word from you could undo all her efforts."

Are you capable of taking on this responsibility?

"What nonsense are you spouting? I'm doing this for the Young Master's own good!"

The Pufferfish glared back defiantly.

"The Heaven Dou Royal Family is currently weak, and that old bastard Xue Ye is terminally ill. If we don't act now, when will we?"

That's enough.

Qian Renxue gave a cold shout, and the two Titled Douluo simultaneously shut their mouths.

She had reverted to her Xue Qinghe disguise, standing with her hands behind her back in the candlelight, her tone indifferent yet resolute.

There's no rush.

That old fellow Xue Ye won't live much longer. Once he passes away, the Heaven Dou Empire will smoothly transition into my hands.

We've endured twenty years of forbearance; this final step won't make a difference."

Although the Pufferfish was unwilling, it dared not say anything more. It could only glare hatefully at the Snake Lance before disappearing back into the shadows.

Fang Fan observed the brief argument without interjecting.

Once the secret room fell silent again, he seemed to suddenly remember something and casually said:

"By the way, the Heaven Dou Royal Family's most precious treasure—"

"A triangular crystal, if we could obtain it, that would be very good."

Qian Renxue frowned, a hint of surprise flashing in her purple eyes:

"You know this? That thing is called the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud, a national treasure of the Heaven Dou Royal Family. Xue Ye hid it in an extremely secret place, and even I don't know its exact location."

But I have consulted countless ancient texts but have not found the answer to what this thing is used for."

"That is a token of the Sea God."

Fang Fan's voice was calm, as if he were talking about something completely ordinary.

"Its full name Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud, which contains a trace of the Sea God's divine will."

Whoever obtains it and passes the Sea God's test will have the opportunity to inherit the Sea God Divine Seat.

Qian Renxue's hand, holding the teacup, froze in mid-air, her pupils shrinking slightly in her Violet eyes.

She painstakingly infiltrated the Heaven Dou Empire for twenty years, and besides carrying out the Spirit Hall's plans, her greatest selfish motive was to find a way to inherit the Divine Position.

Although the Six-Winged Angel Martial Soul is already God-Level Martial Soul, relying solely on the inheritance of the Angel Family is far from enough to truly take that step.

Fang Fan casually revealed the secret of the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud—

The Sea God Divine Seat is that of First-Level God, on par with Angel God.

"Besides serving as a token, the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud is also an extremely powerful Defensive Soul Tool,"

Fang Fan continued,

"It can release Vast Sea Protective Barrier, which is impossible for attacks of the same level to break through."

If controlled with Divine Power, it can also unleash Vast Sea Raging Waves, resulting in astonishingly powerful area-of-effect attacks.

Having it is like having an extra trump card: absolute defense and area-of-effect attack.

Qian Renxue put down her teacup, her slender fingers tapping slowly on the table.

She looked at Fang Fan, her gaze filled with a complex, indescribable emotion.

This boy not only possesses extraordinary talent, but also knows so many secrets that are unknown to others.

The Sea God Divine Seat, the usage of the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud —these things were not even recorded in the secret scriptures of the Spirit Hall, yet he spoke of them as if they were his own treasures.

"The Saint Son is indeed extraordinary; he even knows such a secret."

Qian Renxue's voice carried a hint of genuine admiration, then she changed the subject...

"Now, Saint Son, can you tell me what exactly your method of Spirit Fusion Dual Cultivation is all about?"

Fang Fan's lips curled slightly; he knew she would ask this sooner or later. Instead of answering directly, he countered with a question:

"Sister Xue was next door that night, didn't she hear it very clearly?"

Qian Renxue fell silent, a rare occurrence for her.

She did hear everything that happened that night, but hearing it clearly doesn't mean she understood it.

Zhu Zhuqing's Soul Power increased by one level overnight, and the quality of her Martial Soul also improved accordingly. This effect has exceeded the scope of ordinary dual cultivation.

"Even if I explain the effects, you might not understand them."

Fang Fan put down his teacup and looked directly into Qian Renxue's Violet eyes:

"It's more intuitive to experience it for yourself. But if you're not prepared, just pretend we didn't say anything."

Qian Renxue's expression finally cracked; her ever-present gentle smile was replaced by an unusual helplessness, and two faint blushes appeared on her fair cheeks.

She instinctively picked up her teacup and took a sip, only to find it was already empty.

She put down her cup, remained silent for a long time, and finally said only softly:

"This matter... will be discussed later."

Qian Renxue sat beside the desk, a burning glint in her eyes.

The Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud – Having infiltrated the Heaven Dou Empire for nearly twenty years, she naturally knew of the existence of this royal treasure. Xue Ye regarded it as a national treasure, and she had long since discovered its hiding place.

As for Fang Fan's talk of Spirit Fusion Dual Cultivation, the effects are self-evident.

However, Qian Renxue had been the crown prince for twenty years, and she couldn't bring herself to lower herself and fawn over a few young girls right now.

Qian Renxue collected her thoughts, put on Xue Qinghe's gentle and composed mask again, and got up to walk back to the main hall with Fang Fan.

Zhu Zhuqing and Dugu Yan were sitting in the hall waiting. When they saw the two return, Zhu Zhuqing only glanced at Fang Fan before looking away, while Dugu Yan stood up and took a step to greet them.

Qian Renxue, in his capacity as Crown Prince, exchanged a few pleasantries with the two young women, then arranged for them to stay in the guest courtyard of the Crown Prince's Palace, instructing the maids to take good care of them, before leaving alone.

As night deepened, Qian Renxue changed into casual clothes and, relying on her familiarity with the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace, easily bypassed the numerous guards and entered the royal secret chamber.

The Xue Ye concealed the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud in a hidden compartment deep within the secret chamber. In less than half an hour, she held the triangular crystal in her hand.

The Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud in moonlight, gleamed with a faint blue light, its surface smooth and warm to the touch, like jade. The ocean's power within it beat slowly like a sleeping heart.

Qian Renxue held it, a slight smile playing on her lips.

A moment later, back in the Crown Prince's Palace, she went straight into Fang Fan's room and handed him the Fang Fan Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud.

Fang Fan looked at the triangular crystal and raised an eyebrow in slight surprise.

He knew Qian Renxue would go to get the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud, but he didn't expect her to give it to him so readily.

This is no ordinary Soul Tool; it is the token of the Sea God's Divine Position, a top-tier treasure across the entire Douluo Continent.

"Although the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud is precious, it may not be suitable for me. I already have Six-Winged Angel Martial Soul, and I am not following the path of the Sea God."

"And with your Twin Martial Souls, your foundation is stronger than mine. This thing is more useful to you than to me."

Qian Renxue spoke calmly, but her gaze lingered on Fang Fan's face for a long time, as if she were assessing him or anticipating something.