The Cosmic Shroud Changed Hands to Quell War, a Secret Alliance Prepared to Oppose Spirit Hall

"Bishop Salas, you have come a long way. What important business brings you here?"

Xue Ye forcibly suppressed the complicated emotions in his heart and asked in an icy tone.

Salas bowed respectfully, his voice deferential yet carrying an unquestionable authority:

"Your Majesty, His Holiness the Pope has already met with Crown Prince Xue Qinghe in Spirit City. I have come on His Holiness's orders to deliver a Soul Tool Communicator. The Crown Prince cannot make this decision and wishes to discuss the negotiations with you in real time-Spirit Hall's terms require your personal judgment."

With that, Salas took a black metal case as tall as a person from his Space Ring and casually tossed it into the air. The case unfolded automatically, transforming into a massive screen of light twice a person's height.

The soul tool runes on its surface lit up, emitting faint energy fluctuations and instantly building a bridge for long-distance communication.

Xue Ye, Ning Fengzhi, and Gu Rong all looked astonished-soul tool technology capable of transmitting images and sound in real time across thousands of miles had already surpassed the limits of their understanding.

"Please look, Your Majesty."

Salas raised his hand and tapped the screen lightly. Light flickered, and the scene inside the Pope's Hall appeared before them.

On the screen, Xue Qinghe sat in a guest seat in white brocade robes, his expression weary and bitter. When he saw Xue Ye, Ning Fengzhi, and the others appear on the screen, a flicker of delighted surprise crossed his eyes, only to be replaced by heaviness.

"Father!"

Xue Qinghe rose and bowed, his voice coming clearly through the soul tool.

"In addition to our terms, Spirit Hall's demands for compensation include handing over our national treasure-the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud."

"What?!"

Xue Ye slammed his hand