Amidst the expectant gazes of the crowd, Lin Mo bowed slightly and accepted the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud.
It feels slightly cool to the touch, Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud a warm and smooth feel.
Looking at the treasure in his hand, Lin Mo's feelings were extremely complicated.
He had originally intended to obtain the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud, but before he could take any action, Qian Renxue threw it at him along with the title.
He wasn't given any chance to refuse.
The Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud is absolutely amazing!
Lin Mo gently brushed his fingertips across the triangular surface. Although he was extremely excited inside, he remained outwardly calm.
The most crucial token of the Sea God Inheritance... has been successfully obtained!
Lin Mo lowered his eyes, concealing the burning intensity within them.
He raised his head, looked at Qian Renxue, and said solemnly, "Thank you for your generous gift, Your Majesty."
A look of satisfaction flashed across Qian Renxue's face.
She said loudly, "Brother, there's no need for such formalities. Although this item is precious, it is only truly put to good use in the hands of a genius like you."
"Now that you have been granted the title of prince, it cannot be done hastily. In three days, I will publicly announce your princely status in the court, and you will need to be present at that time."
"Furthermore, the construction of the Prince's Mansion will be put on the agenda immediately, and its scale will be no less than that of Mr. Dugu's Dugu Manor."
"Everything is done according to the highest standards for a prince."
Lin Mo nodded slightly and thanked him again.
Lin Mo was perfectly aware of the reasons behind Qian Renxue's actions.
He simply wanted to use this opportunity to publicize his joining the Heaven Dou Empire, thus completely binding himself to the Heaven Dou Empire, or rather, to Qian Renxue.
The investiture was publicly announced, and a royal palace was to be built!
All of this was a declaration to the entire continent that Lin Mo belonged to the Heaven Dou Empire and to Xue Qinghe.
From then on, Lin Mo's every move would be labeled as " Heaven Dou King".
This may seem glamorous, but it is actually a constraint.
But Lin Mo didn't care.
Compared to the minor troubles brought about by Bind a certain status, the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud are clearly more appealing.
Moreover, he had no intention of joining any other faction.
His status as a prince of the Heaven Dou Empire could, in some ways, shield him from a lot of unnecessary trouble.
Qian Renxue tried to win him over with the title of king and the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud, and he accepted.
It was simply a matter of both sides getting what they wanted.
With everything completed, the atmosphere inside the pavilion relaxed.
The group chatted briefly for a while, mostly exchanging trivial pleasantries.
Dugu Bo glanced at the sky, then got up to take his leave.
"If there's nothing else, I'll take these children back now."
Qian Renxue nodded, her smile gentle, " Senior Dugu, please make yourself at home. I hope you and my brother will come to the court assembly in three days."
"That's natural."
Dugu Bo responded and led Lin Mo and the other two away from the pavilion.
The eunuchs were already waiting outside, respectfully leading them towards the edge of the Imperial Garden.
Inside the pavilion, Qian Renxue was still sitting in the main seat, while Ning Fengzhi and the others had not yet left.
Lin Mo withdrew his gaze and followed Dugu Bo out of the Imperial Garden.
Inside the Imperial Garden.
Watching Lin Mo's departing figure, Qian Renxue's feelings were extremely complicated.
The shock Lin Mo brought to her when he revealed his Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring this time was far greater than when Lin Mo revealed his Quasi-Soul King cultivation level to her face before.
Although she was surprised at the time, she was still confident of taking the lead because of the huge age difference between them.
But now...
The Hundred-Thousand-Year Seventh Soul Ring.
She couldn't help but think of her grandfather Qian Daoliu and her mother Bibi Dong, and of those top experts who possessed Red Soul Ring.
Those people were all figures who stood at the pinnacle of the continent.
Lin Mo was only eighteen years old.
Qian Renxue's fingers unconsciously traced the rim of the teacup, her fingertips turning slightly white.
After a long while, she slowly exhaled, Sheer Force suppressing the surging emotions in her heart.
She looked at Ning Fengzhi beside her and suddenly asked, "Teacher, was my approach this time... too radical?"
Ning Fengzhi came to his senses.
He shook his head with a wry smile, his voice full of emotion. "Your Majesty is mistaken. Faced with a genius like Lin Mo, no amount of radical measures is excessive."
"If it were me, I probably wouldn't do anything."
Ning Fengzhi was telling the truth.
He had been in charge of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect for many years and had seen countless geniuses, but he had never heard of a prodigy like Lin Mo.
An eighteen-year-old Soul Saint, possessing Hundred-Thousand-Year Seventh Soul Ring, and with two Titled Douluo standing behind him...
Such a configuration cannot be simply described as "genius".
If it weren't for that old fellow Dugu Bo keeping such a close watch, and Lin Mo himself not seeming to have any intention of marrying off his daughter, he would have already wanted to!
Given Lin Mo's demonstrated talent, coupled with the two Titled Douluo behind him, if they could successfully recruit him to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect...
It is no exaggeration to say that he alone could ensure the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's continued glory for thousands more years.
It's not impossible for their Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect to fulfill its long-cherished wish, Transcendence the Clear Sky Sect, and become the leader of the Seven Great Sects.
Unfortunately, such an idea can only remain a thought in the end.
If Lin Mo, or the two Titled Douluo behind him, had any intention of joining another sect, why would they wait until now?
We should have taken action as soon as Lin Mo began to show his talent.
However, the truth is that Lin Mo has always maintained his independence, and neither Dugu Bo nor Ye Linyuan has ever expressed any intention to join any faction.
Winning them over is an incredibly difficult task.
Sword Douluo Chen Xin, however, spoke up after a moment of silence.
The deep voice carried a hint of solemnity. "You only focused on his Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring, but didn't notice that kid's cultivation level, did you?"
Ning Fengzhi was taken aback, and subconsciously asked, "What makes you say that, Uncle Jian?"
Chen Xin slowly said, " Lin Mo Mo's current cultivation level is not much inferior to yours, Sect Master."
"What?"
Ning Fengzhi's pupils constricted slightly.
His current Soul Power is 79, and he has been stuck at this bottleneck for many years.
Due to the limitations of his Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda Martial Soul, he was never able to break through level 80 in his lifetime, a fate that no successive sect leader of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect could escape.
But Chen Xin said that Lin Mo's cultivation level was already close to his?
" Uncle Jian, you can't say things like that carelessly." Ning Fengzhi's voice was dry.
Chen Xin shook his head. "Although I am old, my eyes are not blind. When Lin Mo released his Soul Ring just now, although the fluctuations of his Soul Power were covered by the light of the Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring, I could still sense some clues."
"His Soul Power is definitely not just level seventy-one."
"Conservatively speaking, it's at least level 76 or higher, maybe even... higher."
The pavilion was completely silent.
Bone Douluo Gu Rong sat up straight, his expression grave. "The Sword Man is right. The Soul Power fluctuations emanating from that kid are so profound and powerful that they don't seem like someone who has just broken through to the Soul Saint."
Ning Fengzhi opened his mouth, but for a moment he couldn't say a word.
Level 76 and above?
Lin Mo has only just broken through to the Soul Saint realm!
After a normal Soul Saint breaks through, their Soul Power Level usually hovers around level 71. No matter how good their talent is or how high the quality of the Soul Ring they absorb, reaching level 72 is already the limit for most people.
Level 76 and above...
This was beyond Ning Fengzhi's comprehension.
Ning Rongrong, standing to the side, looked on incredulously. She instinctively grabbed the Bone Douluo's beard and yanked it hard—
"Ouch!"
Gu Rong cried out in pain, clutching his chin, looking helplessly at his little princess, but his eyes were full of doting affection.
Ning Rongrong then realized what had happened and quickly let go, her little face full of panic. "Grandpa Bone, I didn't mean to..."
She was just too shocked.
"Dad's cultivation level is seventy-nine!" Ning Rongrong's voice trembled slightly. " Lin Mo has only just broken through to the seventh ring. How could his Soul Power possibly catch up with Dad's?"
A helpless expression appeared on Ning Fengzhi's face.
The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, despite its reputation as the number one auxiliary Tool Martial Soul in the world, carries heavier shackles than glory itself.
No matter how talented Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda Soul Master, they will be stuck at level 79, unable to advance an inch in their lifetime, let alone reach the Titled Douluo level.
Qian Renxue, however, didn't care at all.
She announced loudly, "That's Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring, and a guaranteed Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone."
"With the blessing of a Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring and a Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone, I wouldn't be surprised if Lin Mo's cultivation directly broke through to the level of Eight-Ring Soul Douluo."
"This thing should only exist in heaven, yet its fragrance can be heard on earth; it is no exaggeration to describe it."
"Isn't it perfectly normal to be able to do that?"
Qian Renxue's calm tone carried an undeniable certainty.
She looked at Ning Fengzhi and said slowly, "Teacher, some geniuses cannot be measured by common sense."
Ning Fengzhi silent.
After a long silence, he slowly nodded. "Your Majesty is right."
He didn't admit that Qian Renxue was right.
Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring and Soul Bone are among the most precious treasures on the continent.
Ordinary Soul Master would never see one in their entire lives, let alone possess it.
Lin Mo's ability to absorb Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring at the Seventh Soul Ring position proves that his physical fitness and willpower have reached an incredible level.
Given this, it's not entirely incomprehensible that Soul Power Level would surge.
Ning Fengzhi made a firm decision in his heart: with Lin Mo Mo's current talent, even if their Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect cannot win him over, they must not make him their enemy.
Such an enemy is terrifying.
He reached out and ruffled his daughter's hair, his voice filled with emotion. "We're getting old; the future belongs to you young people."
Ning Rongrong nodded, seemingly understanding but not quite.
She looked at her father, then at Qian Renxue, and finally her gaze fell in the direction Lin Mo had left, her eyes filled with complex emotions.
This boy, who is the same age as her, has now reached a height that she can only look up to.
No, we must take even Father, Grandpa Sword, and Grandpa Bone seriously.
After chatting for a while longer, the members of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect prepared to take their leave.
Ning Fengzhi cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, if there is nothing else, we will return first. There are still some matters within the sect that need to be handled."
Qian Renxue nodded. "Take care, teacher."
Ning Fengzhi, along with Chen Xin, Gu Rong, and Ning Rongrong, turned and walked out of the pavilion.
Just as they were about to leave, Qian Renxue suddenly spoke up and called out to Ning Fengzhi.
"Teacher."
Ning Fengzhi paused, turned around, and asked, "Does Your Majesty have any further instructions?"
Qian Renxue remained silent for a moment.
She looked at Ning Fengzhi and slowly spoke, her voice calm, "What are your thoughts on the Spirit Hall, Teacher?"