Hancheng was a frontier port city located in the northwest of the Heaven Dou Empire. Although it was remote, as the empire's only port, its economy was quite prosperous.
After several days of arduous travel, Li Xun and his companions finally arrived at this coastal city built against the mountains, which was no less impressive than the main cities.
They easily passed the city gate guards' inspection and slowly entered the city.
As a developed economic hub and the gateway to Seagod Island, Xunyang Pavilion had established a branch here many years ago. Moreover, there were several Seven Treasures Pharmacies scattered throughout Hancheng, which had been purchasing Whale Glue for years.
The hotel manager enthusiastically led Li Xun and his group on a tour, eventually bringing them to the door of a specially reserved luxury suite. He then handed a small boat the size of a palm to Li Xun.
The Dragon Abyss Boat was something Li Xun had instructed someone to purchase before his arrival. As the saying goes, money can move gods, and since this item had been consistently unsold at auctions, acquiring it wasn't difficult.
Ning Rongrong watched the departing manager with curiosity: "Brother, is there really a Godhood Inheritance here as you said?"
"Let's talk inside," Li Xun said, leading the way into the room, with the others following closely behind.
This time, he had brought five people: Ning Rongrong, Zhu Zhuqing, and Dugu Yan, along with Sword Douluo and Poison Douluo. As for Bone Douluo, due to his defensive capabilities, he remained by Ning Fengzhi's side.
The luxury suite at Xunyang Pavilion was spacious, and even with six people, it felt empty.
After everyone had taken their seats, Li Xun took out the Vast Sea Cosmos Cover from his Soul Guiding Device. A faint blue light instantly filled the room, making it feel like they were underwater: "Rongrong, Godhood isn't as simple as you think."
"Without the Vast Sea Cosmos Cover, even with the best talent and rapid cultivation, one cannot gain the favor of the gods."
Ning Rongrong carefully took it with both hands: "Brother, I heard this is the Heaven Dou Empire's national treasure. After all these years, they still haven't figured out its true function. Can we really do it?"
Li Xun flicked her forehead, making Ning Rongrong pout: "If I didn't know, why would I bring you here? You're really lucky; this is a first-level Godhood."
"What do you mean lucky? Are you saying I'm useless?" Ning Rongrong retorted.
"I didn't say that; you did," Li Xun said, spreading his hands as if it had nothing to do with him.
Ning Rongrong was about to put down the Vast Sea Cosmos Cover and confront Li Xun when she noticed Dugu Yan watching the divine artifact in her hands with interest. She immediately tightened her grip and her eyes sparkled: "Fine, call me useless then, but you can only say that now. Just wait until I become a god."
Seeing Ning Rongrong's actions, Dugu Yan narrowed her eyes: "Oh! You dare to talk tough? Li Xun, her rebelliousness is so high. Are you still planning to give her this God Trial? Why not give it to me first? If I become a god before her, I'll make sure to keep her in line."
"Sister Yan, if it weren't for the lack of options, I wouldn't want to give this inheritance to her. But who knew that the God Trial not only tests talent but also affinity? Besides this Seagod Inheritance with clear prerequisites, I can't think of any other god who would favor her. You and Zhu Zhuqing are different; you can strive with your strength. But what can a support Soul Master like her do?"
Li Xun deliberately didn't mention that after becoming a god, one could bring others to the God Realm, in order to reassure Zhu Zhuqing and Dugu Yan.
Upon hearing this, Dugu Yan thought for a moment, then nodded, deciding not to continue joking.
As for Zhu Zhuqing, she had always been the most emotionally stable among the three and wasn't worried about such matters, so she didn't care.
Ning Rongrong, holding the Vast Sea Cosmos Cover, initially wanted to argue but reconsidered and hugged the divine artifact closer to her chest.
Dugu Bo watched the young ones joking around, but in his mind, he was calculating whether he should add more ten-thousand-year Whale Glue to the medicine he was preparing. This couldn't go on; he felt his granddaughter was at a disadvantage.
Dugu Bo's thoughts were unknown to anyone, not even Sword Douluo, who was standing beside him. Sword Douluo chuckled and asked, "Xiao Xun, have you figured out the true use of the Vast Sea Cosmos Cover?"
Li Xun nodded and took the Vast Sea Cosmos Cover from Ning Rongrong's arms. "This thing actually needs to be bound to its master to unleash its true power. Rongrong, channel your spiritual power into it and hold on."
With that, Li Xun pressed Ning Rongrong's head and placed the sharp corner of the Vast Sea Cosmos Cover on her forehead.
Li Xun didn't know what the Sea God was thinking when he created this artifact, making it a traditional divine tool that required a blood pact to activate.
Without some great fortune or trickery, he couldn't imagine how coincidental it would be for a genius to come across this item and, as a Soul Master, accidentally get wounded by it.
Ning Rongrong, naturally obedient, ignored the pain on her forehead and slowly channeled her spiritual power into the Vast Sea Cosmos Cover.
Four years had passed since the Soul Master Competition, and her Soul Power was now at level 56, the lowest among the three girls, but her spiritual power was the most vast. This wasn't just because she was a support Soul Master but also due to the amplification from her Head Soul Bone.
But even that wasn't enough. As Ning Rongrong's spiritual power slowly entered the Vast Sea Cosmos Cover, she felt as if the spiritual power inside was as vast and boundless as an ocean.
Her face turned pale in an instant, not only from the spiritual shock but also because her blood was continuously being drawn by the Vast Sea Cosmos Cover.
Moments later, a faint blue light emerged from the Vast Sea Cosmos Cover, and an ancient voice echoed in the room: "How many years has it been? Finally, I've found some blood that tastes good."
The phantom paused for a moment, seemingly sensing Li Xun and the others, then continued after some thought: "The physique is passable, though still a bit weak, but the spiritual power is barely enough to withstand the power of the Vast Sea."
With that, the blue light flashed and returned to the Vast Sea Cosmos Cover. Ning Rongrong, overwhelmed by the spiritual shock and blood loss, fainted.
Seeing that the deed was done, Li Xun quickly removed the artifact from Ning Rongrong's forehead and began treating her. He gently rubbed the little girl's furrowed brow as she lay unconscious.
After years of nourishing supplements and the Immortal Herb that had repaired her foundation, Ning Rongrong's blood was undoubtedly of high quality. Her physical condition wasn't as poor as the Sea God's residual consciousness had suggested; she was just slightly weaker compared to top-tier combat Soul Masters but definitely stronger than average Soul Masters. The key point was that, as a support Soul Master, she was only sixteen this year.
But no matter what, as long as the Sea God could hold his nose and accept it for the sake of escape, Ning Rongrong managed to secure her entry qualification.
With all the necessary preparations completed, it was time to set sail.
Early the next morning, Li Xun tossed the Dragon Abyss Boat into the sea. Originally the size of a palm, it instantly expanded with the infusion of Soul Power, transforming into a large vessel capable of accommodating over twenty people.
Sailing on the sea was fraught with countless risks. Not only did one have to face unknown storms, but also be wary of the far more numerous Soul Beasts compared to those on land. As for pirates, they were merely playthings on this journey.
(End of Chapter)