Chapter 82

On the way to the imperial palace, Tang San looked at the green butterfly on Ye Ming's shoulder with great curiosity and asked somewhat surprised:

"This butterfly of yours can actually keep up with our speed; it's no ordinary item!"

"What kind of butterfly is this? How come I've never seen it before."

In his past life in the Tang Sect, in order to refine poison, he had long since studied all the snakes, insects, rats, and ants in Shu, but he had never seen this kind of butterfly.

Even in this life, he had never seen a butterfly-type soul beast in any of the soul beast gathering places.

Tang San could tell that this butterfly was no ordinary item, but it wasn't a soul beast either; it was a bit like that Nine-Section Jade Snake he had obtained from Dugu Bo.

"Oh, you mean this butterfly!" Ye Ming didn't stop his pace and explained: "I found it in a valley behind the Clear Sky Sect."

"Seeing that it was intelligent and miraculous, I brought it by my side to feed."

"According to the name I found in the ancient books of the Clear Sky Sect, this butterfly is called a Wosini Butterfly."

"You can just call it Xiao Ni."

"Oh~" Tang San realized suddenly; so it was a treasure from ancient books. He looked at the Fixed Immortal Travel scattering specks of fluorescent light as it flapped its wings and couldn't help but sigh, "Ni Butterfly, what a magical butterfly."

"Yes, Ni Butterfly."

During their conversation, the two had already arrived outside the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace.

The palace's defense was even tighter than before; the two thousand Soul Masters who had finished training under Yu Xiaogang at Shrek Academy had all been deployed within the palace. Just near Emperor Xue Ye's sleeping quarters, there were at least two hundred Soul Masters on rotating patrol.

As soon as Tang San and Ye Ming arrived, they saw Ning Fengzhi, Sect Master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, waiting for them outside the palace.

"Uncle Ning, how could we trouble you to wait for us here in person." A look of being moved appeared on Tang San's face.

Ning Fengzhi smiled and waved his hand. He walked up and looked at Tang San and Tang Yeming, his face full of appreciation.

This time, Ye Ming became famous in one battle, forcing the Snake Spear Douluo to self-detonate and severely wounding Qian Renxue and the Puffer Douluo, which aroused a strong desire in Ning Fengzhi to befriend him.

Such a young and powerful genius made Ning Fengzhi feel deeply emotional.

Although Tang Yeming was only a Spirit Emperor, his true strength should be comparable to a Titled Douluo! "Two Sect Masters, on this trip to Sea God Island, you must help me take good care of Rongrong and Oscar. When you return, you will be the pillars of our resistance against the Spirit Hall!" After Ning Fengzhi finished speaking, he continued with a serious face:

"However, you must remember that life is more important than strength. If it is impossible to do, it is better to give up the goal and return alive."

He looked at the two, his gaze lingering on Ye Ming.

If Ning Fengzhi had been somewhat worried before, now that he knew Ye Ming's strength, he was quite happy for his daughter and son-in-law to get on this big ship.

Tang San was already a genius among geniuses; he didn't expect his clansman to be even more valiant than him!

Back then, the Clear Sky Sect produced the Clear Sky Twins, who shook the continent. Now it seems that the Clear Sky Sect is likely to produce two more incredible figures! Ning Fengzhi knew that Ye Ming's future achievements would be absolutely limitless. If it weren't for the fact that Ning Rongrong was already with Oscar, he would have wanted to marry his daughter to Ye Ming to completely win over this genius!

Tang San knew that Ning Fengzhi was genuinely concerned for them, so he hurriedly nodded in agreement.

Ye Ming also nodded and said: "We are all partners; taking care of each other is only right!"

A smile appeared on Ning Fengzhi's face, and then he took the two to Emperor Xue Ye's sleeping quarters to request an audience.

Soon, the guards passed the message, allowing the three to enter the palace.

Inside the sleeping quarters, it wasn't just Emperor Xue Ye; there were also Prince Xue Xing and the newly promoted Crown Prince, the Fourth Prince Xue Beng.

Prince Xue Xing looked very pleased with himself, and the arrogant and domineering aura he originally had had long since disappeared.

The change in Crown Prince Xue Beng was even greater; he stood respectfully beside Emperor Xue Ye with his hands hanging down, and his previous playboy appearance had long since vanished.

Qian Renxue's incarnation as Xue Qinghe was hidden very well, but Xue Beng and Prince Xue Xing's disguises were even more clever.

In this Heaven Dou palace coup, they were the ultimate winners.

Qian Renxue had killed all the princes of the entire imperial family, leaving only Xue Beng. When Emperor Xue Ye passed away, Xue Beng would become the new master of the Heaven Dou Empire.

Emperor Xue Ye looked quite spirited, with a ruddy complexion and a very good look.

"Greetings, Your Majesty." Ning Fengzhi and the other two bowed to Emperor Xue Ye at the same time.

"Three Sect Masters, no need for formalities, please sit." Emperor Xue Ye smiled slightly.

After some pleasantries, Emperor Xue Ye asked Xue Beng to take Tang San and Ye Ming as his teachers, clearly wanting to bind the two of them to the Heaven Dou Empire completely.

Tang San was the Sect Master of the Tang Sect, and the hidden weapons he manufactured were a major killer weapon in war. Tang Yeming was the Sect Master of the Clear Sky Sect; although the sect had declined, his own strength was powerful!

Emperor Xue Ye's move was both for the sake of the empire and for arranging his affairs in advance.

Ye Ming was noncommittal about this, but Tang San struggled for a while. Just at this moment, Ning Fengzhi, Sect Master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect on the side, spoke up: "Sect Master Tang, His Highness is sincere, so you should just agree!"

Hearing Ning Fengzhi say so, Tang San had no choice but to nod and let Xue Beng bow three times.

Seeing that the matter was settled, Emperor Xue Ye's majesty was revealed, and he said: "Tang Sect Master Tang San, hear the decree!"

"Tang San is here." Tang San wanted to kneel, but was held back by Xue Beng. Just as he was surprised, he heard Emperor Xue Ye above say: "Confer upon Tang San the title of Crown Prince's Grand Tutor; from now on, he need not bow. Confer upon him the title of King of a different surname, King Title: Lan Hao. Within the empire, he is three ranks higher than officials."

An attendant carrying a brocade tray came to Tang San; the tray was covered with a layer of red cloth, covering the items below.

Emperor Xue Ye smiled slightly: "King Lan Hao, open it and see. From now on, it will be the symbol of your status."

Ye Ming narrowed his eyes slightly and looked at the brocade tray held by the attendant.

When Tang San lifted the red cloth, a jade pendant that looked like crystal emitted a hazy light.

Tang San picked up the jade pendant and found that the front was carved with Blue Silver Grass and the Clear Sky Hammer, and the back was carved with the two characters "Lan Hao".

Ye Ming's heart jumped; it wasn't the Vast Sea Universe Cover! "This item is the Two-Yi Soul Jade Pendant; in a sense, it counts as a Soul Guidance Device. It has an extremely vast storage space and can also nourish a person's soul. From now on, it will be the symbol of King Lan Hao." Emperor Xue Ye smiled slightly, "I hope it can provide some help for King Lan Hao on this trip."

Tang San nodded and bowed, "Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Naturally, he wasn't doing it for this treasure from Emperor Xue Ye, but he had to accept it. Although he didn't quite understand the art of kingship, he knew that if he didn't accept this item, it would be equivalent to not accepting the olive branch thrown by Emperor Xue Ye.

Taking people's things makes one soft-handed; Emperor Xue Ye probably also had some of this thought.

"Clear Sky Sect Master, Tang Yeming, hear the decree." Emperor Xue Ye said again.

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone present felt a bit emotional.

If it were the Clear Sky Sect at its peak, even Emperor Xue Ye would have to be wary of it by three points; how could he say such words?

Ye Ming didn't think so much; at this moment, he just wanted to get the Vast Sea Universe Cover and study it properly.

"Confer upon Tang Yeming the title of Crown Prince's Grand Tutor; from now on, he need not bow. Confer upon him the title of King of a different surname, King Title: Clear Sky. Within the empire, he is three ranks higher than officials."

After Emperor Xue Ye finished speaking, he raised his hand slightly, and an attendant carrying a brocade tray walked to Ye Ming.

Ye Ming lifted the red cloth, and instantly, the entire sleeping quarters were shrouded in intense treasure light.

In the brocade tray was an extremely strange object, presenting a crystal-clear blue color throughout, in a three-dimensional triangular shape.

The whole thing seemed to be carved from sapphire, only the size of a palm. Within the crystalline blue light, treasure light was hazy, and strange energy fluctuations were constantly emitted from it.

On this blue triangular body, water-like patterns rippled. These patterns didn't look like they were carved on; they looked more like they were alive, with circles of blue light flashing, reflecting the faint treasure light in the sleeping quarters.

When Ning Fengzhi saw this item, a look of envy also appeared on his face.

Emperor Xue Ye felt a bit bitter in his heart. If it weren't for the fact that the empire had reached a critical moment of survival, how would he have taken out this national treasure to give away? Tang Yeming was so young, his own strength was terrifying, and his talent was unparalleled; Emperor Xue Ye didn't actually value these too much.

What was important was the name of the Clear Sky Sect, and he knew that although Tang San had founded the Tang Sect, he was still a disciple of the Clear Sky Sect!

By conferring upon Tang Yeming the title of King Clear Sky, wasn't he implicitly winning over the Clear Sky Sect and bringing the relationship with Tang San even closer?

A thin camel is bigger than a horse; even if the Clear Sky Sect now only had two disciples left, Emperor Xue Ye believed that the fame of the world's number one strong attack system tool martial soul would bloom in the hands of these two young people.

The Clear Sky Sect, the head of the Upper Three Sects, would also reappear on this continent.

"This item is called the Vast Sea Universe Cover; it counts as a Soul Guidance Device. From now on, it will be the symbol of King Clear Sky." Emperor Xue Ye smiled slightly: "This item has many wonderful uses; after King Clear Sky returns and injects his soul power into it, he will naturally understand."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Ye Ming put away the Vast Sea Universe Cover and bowed to Emperor Xue Ye.

The three left the palace, and Ning Fengzhi returned to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect to handle matters. Ye Ming and Tang San returned to Shrek Academy.

After returning to the academy, Tang San weighed the jade pendant in his hand and couldn't help but sigh: "This storage space is really big!"

"I'm afraid it could hold several big ships!"

He asked curiously: "Brother Ye Ming, what use does that treasure of yours have?"

"I don't know either; let me try it first!"

Ye Ming took out the Vast Sea Universe Cover, and the whole room was rendered in an ocean-like blue.

This Vast Sea Universe Cover is the token of the Sea God! It has the powers of water avoidance, invisibility, defense... and so on! Most importantly, if one can make it recognize its master, after going to Sea God Island and passing the test, there is a chance to inherit the Sea God's divine position! Although the Sea God is only a First-Level God, it is the only divine position Ye Ming can come into contact with right now.

With a thought, he poured a wisp of spiritual power into the Vast Sea Universe Cover.

The next moment, his heart jumped violently! (End of chapter)