Seeing Dugu Bo's intense reaction, Qian Renxue and the others couldn't help but look puzzled.
Dugu Bo's reasons for targeting Yu Xiaogang were quite simple.
Yu Xiaogang's recently proposed eleventh Martial Soul core competition theory plagiarized the data that Lin Mo had compiled.
Yu Xiaogang originally intended to publish the concept of Same-Origin Enhancement as his "eleventh core competitive advantage of Martial Soul ".
However, before it could spread widely, the three members of the teaching committee of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy Frisk it and reported it to Dugu Bo.
Lin Mo had already made a copy of this thing when he first returned from the Spirit Hall and handed it over to them.
Therefore, upon Frisk the core competitiveness of this so-called eleventh Martial Soul, they immediately informed Dugu Bo.
When Bibi Dong Bibi Dong handed over the original copy that Lin Mo gave to Yu Xiaogang, she polished it and removed the parts related to Lin Mo's own cultivation experience.
Bibi Dong's original intention was to make Yu Xiaogang more accepting of this theory, but subsequent developments exceeded her expectations.
She hadn't expected that after hearing Yu Xiaogang's theory, she would not only scoff at it but also have no intention of cultivating it.
After such a long time, they actually want to claim it as their own and, based on this, propose the so-called eleventh core competitiveness of the Martial Soul.
This turn of events far exceeded her expectations.
Immediately after this incident, Dugu Bo wanted to cause trouble for Yu Xiaogang.
But in the end, he held back.
The reason is simple: behind Yu Xiaogang stands Bibi Dong, the Pope of the Spirit Hall.
Although Dugu Bo was not afraid of Bibi Dong, it wasn't worth completely breaking ties with the Spirit Hall for the sake of Yu Xiaogang.
Therefore, Dugu Bo did not take direct action in the end, but instead informed the Spirit Hall of the matter through the channels of the three teaching committee members of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy.
Bibi Dong reacted quickly after this incident.
On behalf of the Spirit Hall, she directly rejected Yu Xiaogang's proposed eleventh core competitiveness of Martial Soul, characterizing it as "unverified conjecture" and prohibiting its dissemination on the mainland.
It was precisely because of Pope Bibi Dong's influence, and because Bibi Dong withdrew the theory in the name of the Spirit Hall, that Dugu Bo did not cause trouble for Yu Xiaogang.
Therefore, very few people know the reasons behind this.
Only people like Ning Fengzhi, who stand at the very top of the mainland, have some inside information.
The vast majority of others simply believed that Yu Xiaogang, this fame-seeking charlatan, had come up with another set of dubious theories to try and fool others, only to be suppressed by the righteous Iron Fist of the Spirit Hall.
They had absolutely no idea why.
After verifying the feasibility of Lin Mo's theory, the three members of the teaching committee of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy quickly compiled it into a book and registered it in the library of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy under Lin Mo's name.
To prevent such a thing from happening again.
At this moment, the atmosphere inside the pavilion was somewhat tense due to Dugu Bo's earlier harsh words.
Ning Fengzhi lightly, breaking the silence.
He looked at Dugu Bo and said gently, "Brother Dugu, since this matter is over, there's no need to bring it up again. Yu Xiaogang... is indeed somewhat unworthy of his reputation."
He phrased it tactfully.
Dugu Bo snorted but didn't reply.
Ning Rongrong was clearly unaware of the reasons behind this.
Her little face was full of confusion. She seemed to want to say something in defense of Yu Xiaogang, but seeing the look in her father's eyes, she swallowed her words.
Ning Fengzhi knew very well that Yu Xiaogang, who had taught Ning Rongrong for a period of time, still held a high place in her heart.
He didn't intend to be the bad guy and reveal the truth behind it to Ning Rongrong.
In any case, from now on, he will never allow his daughter to have any contact with Yu Xiaogang.
Regardless of whether he has misled or not, his character alone disqualifies him from teaching his daughter.
Some truths, perhaps, will become clear to Ning Rongrong herself as time goes by.
Ning Fengzhi sighed inwardly, then turned his gaze to Xue Qinghe beside him and changed the subject. "Your Majesty has hosted this banquet today, surely there are important matters to discuss?"
Upon hearing this, Qian Ren took a deep breath, the shock from the Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring completely fading from his face, and he regained the majesty befitting an emperor.
The shock she received from Lin Mo's display of his Hundred-Thousand-Year Seventh Soul Ring, was immense.
So much so that she didn't make any changes to her prepared remarks and plans.
The planned rewards now seem pale and powerless.
Qian Renxue made a decision instantly, looked up at Lin Mo, and spoke loudly and clearly:
"Back then, Brother Lin Mo, as the captain of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy Team, led his team to victory in the All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament, bringing glory to our Heaven Dou Empire."
"The late emperor had promised a generous reward at the time, but the matter was temporarily shelved Lin Mo the Lin brothers went into seclusion for cultivation."
"Although the late emperor has passed away, his last wishes must be followed."
" The Lin Mo brothers are exceptionally talented, having already achieved the Soul Saint at the age of eighteen, and possessing Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring. They are truly heroes that our Heaven Dou Empire has seen only once in a century."
"Today, I, on behalf of the late Emperor and on behalf of the Heaven Dou Empire, will bestow honors and rewards upon the Lin Mo brothers."
She paused briefly, her tone becoming even more serious:
"Today, on behalf of the late Emperor and the Heaven Dou Empire, I hereby bestow upon Lin Mo the title of Prince. He shall not bow before me and shall enjoy all the honors and powers of a prince within the Empire!"
After he finished speaking, the pavilion fell silent.
Dugu Bo, Ye Linyuan, Dugu Yan, and Ye Lingling were all stunned.
Even Ning Fengzhi, Chen Xin, Gu Rong showed surprise in their eyes.
Royal title!
Since the founding of the Heaven Dou Empire, the number of people of different surnames who have been granted the title of king has been extremely limited, and there has never been one in the last hundred years.
Moreover, Lin Mo is only eighteen years old.
This reward is far too generous.
Lin Mo himself was also slightly taken aback.
He hadn't expected Qian Renxue to be so generous. In his initial expectations, even if there were some rewards, at most he would only be promoted one rank from his original Earl.
Unexpectedly, he went straight to the title of king.
But soon, he understood Qian Renxue's intention: after witnessing the Charizard display its Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring, it was trying to win him over at all costs.
Qian Renxue nodded inwardly as she observed Lin Mo's reaction.
The reward she had originally prepared was indeed not this generous.
But Lin Mo's display of Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring completely changed her initial thoughts.
Such talent and potential are worth investing heavily in.
Moreover, the gifts were all from the Heaven Dou Empire; why wouldn't she use them to do favors for herself?
Qian Renxue reached into her robes and took out her Storage Soul Tool. When she did, she had an extra item in her hand.
It was a three-dimensional triangular object, about the size of a palm, with a deep, crystal-clear blue color.
It appears to be carved from the finest sapphires, yet it possesses countless mystiques that set it apart from ordinary sapphires.
An indescribable, vast aura quietly emanated from the blue triangle.
The moment this thing appeared, Ning Fengzhi and his daughter Ning Rongrong were drawn to it as if by a magnet, their gazes fixed on it.
The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda Martial Soul grants them an extremely keen innate perception of all kinds of precious treasures.
Ning Fengzhi had seen and collected countless rare treasures in his life, but at this moment, his heart involuntarily quickened.
With his knowledge, he couldn't see through the blue triangle at all; he could only sense the vast, boundless energy and spirituality it contained.
A treasure of this caliber... is probably only found in the Heaven Dou Empire's national treasure.
Xue Qinghe's next words confirmed his guess. She held up the blue triangle and handed it to Lin Mo, her voice full of solemnity:
"This item is called the ' Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud '."
"It is no ordinary Soul Tool; it is the national treasure of our Heaven Dou Empire, passed down for over a thousand years, with endless wonders. As for its specific uses, Your Highness will have to experience it for yourself."
"Today, I bestow this Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud upon my younger brother. From this day forward, it will be the symbol of your status. Seeing it will be as if I were here in person."
At this point, Qian Renxue's eyes twitched almost imperceptibly, a faint hint of heartache flashing across them, only to be replaced by decisiveness.
She did hesitate before taking out the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud.
This item is so precious and significant that it wouldn't be an exaggeration to call it a symbol of the Heaven Dou Empire.
Originally, the reward she planned to give Lin Mo was two high-quality Ten Thousand Year Soul Bone, as well as a large amount of Gold Soul Coin and cultivation resources.
These things are incredibly generous to any Soul Master.
However, when the blood-red Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring beneath Lin Mo's feet lit up, all the "generosity" turned into "stinginess."
Ten Thousand Year Soul Bone?
In front of Lin Mo, who possesses Hundred-Thousand-Year Seventh Soul Ring, probably only the two girls beside him would give him a second glance.
As for Gold Soul Coin and Resources?
At Lin Mo and Dugu Bo's level, if they wanted it, where couldn't they get it?
To truly move Lin Mo and leave a lasting impression on him, you must offer something of sufficient sincerity and substance.
The title of king is a status! It is an honor!
This Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud is a genuine, world-renowned treasure!
Moreover, using the Heaven Dou Empire's national treasure to do Qian Renxue a favor and win over a peerless genius destined to shock the continent in the future—this deal seems like a win-win situation!
So, after that moment of heartache, all that remained in her heart was an unprecedented determination.
Qian Renxue's two consecutive heavy rewards not only shocked Ning Fengzhi and the other two, but also stunned Dugu Bo and the others who were already mentally prepared.
They anticipated that Xue Qinghe would go to great lengths to win over Lin Mo, but they never expected his efforts to be so extravagant!
The title of King is already an honor, and this is clearly a treasure of immense value—the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud...
Dugu Bo's gaze toward Qian Renxue deepened.
This new emperor has quite the audacity.
Even Lin Mo, who was originally preparing to politely decline, was stunned.
However, the reason for his stunned silence was completely different from the shock that Dugu Bo and the others felt due to the titles and treasures.
The reward of the title was indeed astonishing, but what surprised him even more was the name "Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud" )!
This thing... he's all too familiar with it!
Isn't this the key token that Tang San used to obtain the divine inheritance in his memory—the divine artifact containing the Sea God's Divine Sense?
Now that Xue Ye has just died, Qian Renxue has taken it out and wants to bestow it upon herself?
Was it because Qian Renxue, after gaining complete control of the empire, had the authority to use this item, and after assessing her own worth, she deemed it worthwhile to invest this national treasure in herself?
Lin Mo's heart involuntarily quickened.
He originally intended to decline some of the more generous rewards, as being too closely tied to the Heaven Dou Empire might not be a good thing.
But this Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud... it smells so good.
This is not just an incomparably precious treasure, but also a path to the Sea God Godhood!
Although he did not intend to follow the path of the Sea God, the value of such a divine artifact containing clues to the inheritance of the gods was immeasurable.
Refuse? Are you kidding me?
She gave so much!