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Having been away for some time, Heaven Dou City had already undergone a massive change.
The bloodstains on the ground had long since dried, their color gradually turning a deep, somber shade. There had been no rain these past few days, and the people of the Spirit Hall had no intention of cleaning them up, so they were left to slowly form patches of scars across the ground.
There were almost no pedestrians on the streets. The city was terrifyingly quiet, with only Spirit Hall personnel standing guard in many dark corners.
Shen Hanyu made his way to the former imperial palace, then slowly landed and stepped inside.
The maids in the palace had suffered no casualties. At this moment, they were diligently cleaning up the remaining bloodstains everywhere, clearly having accepted their fate.
This was not surprising. In their eyes, no matter how the era changed, they were ultimately lowly servants who had to serve those so-called nobles. In such circumstances, who exactly they were serving no longer held any meaning, the final result would still be the same…
Under countless shocked and suspicious gazes, Shen Hanyu calmly walked toward the depths of the palace. Finally, on a pavilion, he found Qian Renxue, who was sitting cross-legged in cultivation.
Not far behind Qian Renxue, an old man wearing armor, tall and robust in build, slowly opened his eyes as Shen Hanyu arrived. Golden soul power erupted, and dark clouds instantly filled the sky. A massive golden beast flashed between the clouds, and its huge, ferocious tail whipped toward Shen Hanyu the next moment, carrying terrifying soul power fluctuations.
Shen Hanyu raised an eyebrow, then blocked the strike. He directly hurled the ferocious giant beast aside. The terrifying force destroyed countless surrounding buildings, and the timid maids nearby were so frightened by the scene that they fainted on the spot. For a moment, the entire palace seemed to fall into chaos again.
Smoke and dust rose into the sky. Amid the ruins, the old man slowly stood up. He did not lose his fighting spirit just because he had fallen behind in that exchange. Instead, an even stronger bloodthirsty battle intent surged from his entire body. Nine soul rings slowly emerged, the ninth red soul ring shining with a fierce light. A layer of fine golden scales covered his body, and his aura continued to rise, eventually becoming as terrifying as a peerless ferocious beast.
Qian Renxue flapped the wings on her back and landed on the roof of a distant palace. A trace of shock flashed in her eyes, followed immediately by a face full of helplessness.
Several other Title Douluo and worshippers were drawn over as well, almost all of them filled with shock. Clearly, this was the first time they had witnessed such a scene.
Feeling that surging battle intent, the corners of Shen Hanyu's mouth lifted slightly in a smile. Such pure battle intent was rare for him to encounter. The opponent's moves carried no malice, only the most primal respect and passion for combat. Even though the other party's strength was something he could crush at will, it still sparked a trace of interest in him.
Golden Crocodile Douluo let out a low roar, his muscles tensing all over. In the next instant, he transformed into a golden streak of light, charging toward Shen Hanyu. The surrounding space, unable to withstand the pressure, proved that he had used his full strength. This was also the best way he could express his respect toward Shen Hanyu.
Shen Hanyu clenched his right fist. The surrounding space slowly fell silent. The next moment, their fists collided fiercely. A towering vortex of energy erupted from the center. Space was shattered repeatedly, and the golden figure was sent flying uncontrollably like a fireball, turning the thousand-year-old imperial palace of the Heaven Dou Empire behind him into a sea of fire and ruins.
Shen Hanyu walked over slowly and casually threw out a breath of icy aura, instantly extinguishing the raging flames and revealing the disheveled old man in the ruins.
At this moment, Golden Crocodile Douluo no longer had his previous majestic appearance. The meticulously crafted golden armor on his body had become a battle-damaged version. He was half-kneeling on the ground, gasping for breath, before suddenly spitting out a mouthful of blood.
Qian Renxue and the others rushed over at high speed and hurriedly helped Golden Crocodile Douluo to his feet. Those who did not fully understand Shen Hanyu's true strength looked at him with faces full of fear and shock.
Qian Renxue let out a soft sigh. She was not surprised at all, only asking with some curiosity:
"Second Grandfather had no ill intentions. He has simply been secluded in the Worship Hall for too many years, with nowhere to vent his battle intent. He was not deliberately opposing you…"
Shen Hanyu smiled lightly and nodded, then said:
"I understand. Otherwise, do you think that with my methods, he would only be suffering some internal injuries right now?"
Golden Crocodile Douluo broke free from the support of those around him, casually wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, and let out a loud laugh. Looking at Shen Hanyu, he said:
"Refreshing! Truly refreshing! This old man has not experienced the feeling of fighting with full strength and truly losing for over a hundred years. That punch made my cooled blood start flowing again, as if I had returned decades ago in an instant…"
"Miss said you are the number one person in the current world. Now, this old man truly believes it. If Your Excellency still has any dissatisfaction, please wait until we have eradicated the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile School and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan. Then fight me once more. Even if I die, I would have no regrets…"
Shen Hanyu didn't know whether to laugh or cry. He waved his hand and said:
"There's no need for that. Killing people is just something I do when it's convenient. When I'm in a good mood, I have no interest in such matters…"
Golden Crocodile Douluo was stunned for a moment, then burst into loud laughter again. His gaze toward Shen Hanyu now carried a few more traces of admiration.
The corners of Qian Renxue's mouth also revealed a slight smile. She then asked softly:
"You didn't stay in Element City to accompany your three little girlfriends. What brings you to Heaven Dou City? Could it be that you're planning to take me back to play together?"
Shen Hanyu shrugged, ignoring the slightly strange tone in Qian Renxue's words, and said:
"There is a treasure in the Heaven Dou treasury called the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud. That is the purpose of my trip this time."
Qian Renxue was stunned, then pouted. Deep in her heart, an emotion called disappointment inexplicably surged up.
"The Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud…"
"That thing is still in the Heaven Dou treasury. Ever since the Heaven Dou Empire obtained it, they have studied it for a thousand years without discovering its true function. But because of its various peculiarities, those ignorant fellows still treat it as a national treasure. It was only after I successfully became the Crown Prince that Xue Ye brought me to see it…"
As she spoke, Qian Renxue began walking toward the treasury while also instructing the people below to clean up the surroundings.
Shen Hanyu glanced at the few people standing cautiously nearby, smiled slightly, and followed Qian Renxue's steps…
…
Heaven Dou Treasury.
As the foundation of the Heaven Dou Empire, this place displayed various rare and precious treasures collected by the Heaven Dou Empire over thousands of years. Any single item taken outside would be worth far more than a million gold soul coins. Some were so mysterious that even after a thousand years of research, their secrets remained unfathomable. The Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud was one of them.
Walking into the deepest part of the treasury, Qian Renxue casually dispelled a restriction, then pointed at an object covered by a black cloth on a crystal pedestal and said softly:
"That is the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud. However, the real restrictions here have not yet been removed. Go and take it yourself…"
As soon as her words fell, Shen Hanyu had already ignored the restrictions and walked straight in. He grabbed the black cloth covering the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud and yanked it away.
Beneath the black cloth was an extremely peculiar object. It was crystal-clear blue all over, shaped like a three-dimensional triangle. It appeared to be carved from sapphire, only the size of a palm, small and exquisite, yet it emitted a strange blue light that irresistibly drew people's gaze toward it.
Shen Hanyu slowly picked it up in his hand. The Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud seemed to sense something and trembled slightly. The hidden sword-shaped mark on Shen Hanyu's forehead also flickered faintly, as if in some kind of resonance.
Shen Hanyu felt it for a moment, then tossed it into his storage soul tool. He turned around and said to Qian Renxue:
"Thank you."
Qian Renxue raised an eyebrow, then nodded slightly. With some curiosity, she asked:
"What do you want this thing for? Could it be that you have discovered its true use?"
Shen Hanyu chuckled softly and said:
"This is a god-level soul tool, called the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud. Or, you can call it the Heart of the Sea God…"
"It is a medium used by the Sea God when searching for an inheritor in the lower world. Gaining its recognition means obtaining the qualification to inherit the Sea God's divine position. To ordinary people, this thing is worthless, but to someone who can gain its approval, it is the key to stepping into a brand new world…"
Qian Renxue was slightly stunned. A trace of shock flashed in her eyes. Only after a moment did she say softly:
"A god-level soul tool… representing the Sea God's inheritance…"
"I didn't expect the Heaven Dou Empire to possess something so precious. It's a pity they only stopped at possessing it. Otherwise, everything might have turned out completely different…"
Shen Hanyu smiled and shook his head, then said:
"The actions and ambitions of the Spirit Hall are known throughout the continent. After this, I can tell you very clearly, we will be heading to Sea God Island. Your goals do not conflict with mine, so I hope everyone succeeds smoothly…"
When Qian Renxue heard the words "Sea God Island," she was slightly stunned. Then something seemed to come to mind. She looked at Shen Hanyu seriously and nodded, saying:
"I swear on the glory and faith of the Angel Clan that the Spirit Hall will never be enemies with Skywater Academy, nor will we interfere with the development of Element City, and we will never become enemies with you or the people behind you…"
Shen Hanyu nodded. A smile reappeared on his face as he said:
"I believe in your and your grandfather's faith in the glory of the Angel Clan. But your mother harbors deep hatred and even disgust toward it. If my prediction is correct, Bibi Dong's divine examination is already approaching its final stage. Your time is very precious. Return as soon as possible to inherit the Angel God Examination. It's already getting a bit late…"
Qian Renxue's body stiffened slightly, then she nodded heavily.
As Shen Hanyu walked outward, he added:
"A hundred-thousand-year Soft Bone Rabbit would make a perfect seventh soul ring for you. After that, you can also choose to absorb a suitable hundred-thousand-year soul ring for your eighth soul ring. Your physical qualities are perfectly up to standard; it's just that your spiritual power is slightly lacking. It shouldn't be difficult for the Spirit Hall and your grandfather to solve that…"
Qian Renxue listened carefully. Then, watching Shen Hanyu's back as he walked farther and farther away, she suddenly said inexplicably:
"The Sea God's divine position… is it prepared for your few confidantes?"
Shen Hanyu slightly turned his gaze, then nodded and said:
"They are all geniuses. They can't stay in place waiting for me forever. The best choice is to let them have the confidence and ability to stand together with me. Or rather, to make themselves as powerful as possible…"
Qian Renxue nodded in a daze, then continued staring in the direction where Shen Hanyu had disappeared, lost in thought, wondering what she was thinking…
Golden Crocodile Douluo and the others stood in the distance, looking at each other. For a moment, the several old men didn't know what to say. After a long while, Golden Crocodile Douluo finally let out a soft sigh and said:
"This… should we report Miss's situation to the Grand Worshipper? I always feel that Miss's feelings toward this Shen Hanyu are not ordinary, and it seems she might even have developed some affection…"
Azure Luan Douluo stroked his chin and said slowly:
"Forget it. These matters are not for us to manage. Miss is not young anymore. It's about time she looked for a partner…"
As soon as these words were spoken, the several old men looked at one another. In the end, they nodded in tacit understanding and chose to ignore the matter…
The fact that the Angel Clan's population had declined had already become reality. For nearly a thousand years, it had been passed down through a single line. Now, the only successor of the Angel Clan might have developed feelings in that regard, and the other party possessed unparalleled talent. Aside from the premise that he already had multiple partners, on another level, this matter could actually be considered a good thing (?)
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The view returned to Element City.
In the small courtyard, a group of people gathered around a wooden table, curiously examining the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud that had been casually tossed onto the tabletop. Then, they all simultaneously shifted their gazes to the side, where Shui Bing'er stood with a nervous expression, talking with Shen Hanyu.
After listening to Shui Bing'er's worries, Shen Hanyu found it somewhat amusing. He knocked on her head, then, seeing her aggrieved look, smiled and gently stroked Shui Bing'er's head, saying:
"You don't need to worry about this. Under normal circumstances, the possibility of failure does exist, and it might even be quite high. But right now, you are a privileged person… Do you know what that means? It means the divine position is internally decided. There is no longer anyone else who can compete with you for it…"
Shui Bing'er was slightly stunned. Then Shen Hanyu pushed her in front of the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud. Under everyone's long-awaited gazes, Shui Bing'er bit her own finger and slowly let a drop of bright red blood fall onto the calm Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud. At the same time, under Shen Hanyu's guidance, she slowly channeled her spiritual power into it…
The blood dripped down, then evenly transformed into strands of blood threads that slowly crawled along the strange patterns across the entire Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud. Suddenly, a surge of blue soul power like ocean waves erupted, gently spreading outward. For a moment, the surrounding space seemed to turn into a paradise of water elements. Countless water-attributed energies cheered and danced, and the joyful emotions infected everyone else…
The crisp sound of waves crashing against the shore rang in their ears, and the unique scent of the sea rushed toward them. In a trance, a blue pillar of light shot into the sky. The wind and clouds surged and changed color. A vast and profound aura suddenly descended. In the distance, the sea seemed to become joyous at the same time. Waves surged, and myriad beasts paid homage. The world seemed to become vibrant in an instant…
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