"I need to borrow the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud. Rest assured, Your Majesty. Return what you borrow, and you can borrow again."
Tang San spoke bluntly.
"I need it to go to Sea God Island and complete the Sea God Nine Trials. Once I succeed, I will be the new Sea God. When that happens, the Heaven Dou Empire will have the support of a god-level powerhouse."
Xue Ye's expression grew grave. "After you inherit the Sea God Godhood, will you help the Heaven Dou Empire fight Spirit Hall?"
Tang San's gaze was candid. "Your Majesty, even without the Heaven Dou Empire, there must be a final reckoning between Qian Renxue and me. Qian Renxue killed my father. His murderer and I cannot live under the same sky."
"Clear Sky Douluo..." Xue Ye murmured. "What a pity. If not for Spirit Hall, he would probably have become a Limit Douluo long ago."
Tang San nodded. "Back then, Qian Xunji of Spirit Hall led men to hunt down my parents, forcing my mother to sacrifice herself to save my father and me.
"After my mother died, Spirit Hall also seized the original body and soul bone she left behind.
"Your Majesty, there is no room for reconciliation between Qian Renxue and me. Either she dies, or I do.
"So we share a common enemy. We will be the most reliable of allies."
Xue Ye clasped his hands beneath his chin. "Why should I trust you? Didn't your teacher, Yu Xiaogang, also surrender to Qian Renxue at the last moment?"
"You may choose not to trust me, Your Majesty." Tang San's tone was calm. "But think about what Spirit Hall has become under Qian Renxue's leadership.
"The Angel Sacred Art has spread throughout the continent. Tens of millions of people believe in