Chapter 203: What True Masterly Kindness and Filial Piety Look Like
Atop the high platform.
Xue Ye looked down at the Royal Fighting Team, whose talent almost seemed to overflow, his eyes filled with unstoppable satisfaction and relief.
At the same time, he turned his head to look at Crown Prince Xue Qinghe, who had been supporting him and had an "excellent" relationship with Jiang Li and the Tang Sect, feeling even more comforted that there was a worthy successor.
After forcing himself to give some hollow official commendations, Xue Ye carefully took out a crystal-clear, sea-blue triangular object emitting strange fluctuations from his storage soul tool.
Then, his personal attendant respectfully carried the object and presented it directly to Jiang Li.
"Excellency Jiang Li."
"This item is the secret treasure passed down through generations of our Heaven Dou Imperial Family—the Vast Sea Universe Cover."
"Although I do not know its specific use, for it to be treasured in the Empire's treasury for countless years, it must surely be no ordinary treasure."
"Today, I shall take it upon myself to gift it to you, Excellency."
Emperor Xue Ye sighed, his gaze revealing the weariness and helplessness of an aging monarch.
"I know my own body; I fear my days are numbered. In the future, for the vast lands of this Heaven Dou Empire... I hope Excellency Jiang Li and the Prodigies of the Tang Sect will do their utmost to assist Qinghe!"
Facing this heavy treasure, a token of the Sea God that was extremely important in the original work and enough to drive countless Soul Masters mad, Jiang Li did not act pretentious at all.
With a wave of his hand, he stored the sea-blue triangular object into his own storage soul tool.
Instead of declining, Jiang Li cooperatively raised his hand and gave a slight salute as an equal to Emperor Xue Ye on the platform, his expression beyond reproach.
"Your Majesty, you overstate the matter."
The corners of Jiang Li's mouth curled into a gentle and perfect arc, his voice clear and resonant, reaching everyone present.
"As the Crown Prince's 'close friend, " I will naturally give my all and spare no effort for the future of the Heaven Dou Empire!"
These words were spoken with righteous conviction and great power.
On the high platform, Emperor Xue Ye nodded repeatedly, his face full of emotion and relief.
Below the platform, from the moment that sea-blue triangular object appeared, Tang San's gaze was fixed firmly upon it.
The Vast Sea Universe Cover! That treasure his Master had entrusted to him in the illusion created by Shi Nian actually existed in reality!
'Since this object truly exists, does that mean... the event where that naturally evil Tang Hao ruthlessly attacked Master in the illusion is also a real path that is highly likely to happen in the future?!"
Tang San couldn't help but think to himself, a flash of extremely dangerous blood-red light passing through his eyes.
'Damned thing! Filthy Clear Sky Sect rat!"
He would never forget that at the end of that illusion, Jiang Li, who had become his "father," left him a resolute and broad silhouette just to buy him a sliver of a chance at life.
Anyone who dared to harm his Master, Tang San would not let a single one of them go!
...
After returning to the Tang Sect base.
Tang San came to Jiang Li's room with a heavy heart, standing by the door and hesitating to speak. He didn't know how to open up to Jiang Li about everything he had seen in that absurd yet incredibly realistic illusion.
In the end, it was Jiang Li who broke the silence first.
"Little San, why are you dazing? Come here."
Without even looking up, Jiang Li tossed the newly acquired Heaven Dou national treasure, the Vast Sea Universe Cover, directly into Tang San's hands as if throwing away a piece of worthless trash.
"This thing Emperor Xue Ye gave me just now isn't of much use to me. I see it seems to be a special spirit tool passed down from ancient times, containing very peculiar energy. I think it should be more helpful for your Cultivation, so take it and play with it."
Holding the triangular object that emitted a soft blue light, Tang San froze, a wave of indescribable feeling of being overwhelmed by favor surging in his heart.
Others might not know what this was, but he did!
Although he had always been certain his great Master would save the best resources for him... what this contained was a true Opportunity to become a god!
"Master, this..."
Tang San's lips trembled violently. Reason told him he could simply accept this great gift, and once he inherited the Sea God's God Position in the future, he could bring his Master to the God Realm to enjoy life. But what if Master himself needed this chance to become a god?
In Tang San's heart, Jiang Li's status had long since surpassed everything else.
"Master, I cannot!" Tang San suddenly looked up, his eyes firmer than ever before. "I will not hide it from you, when I touched this item, a voice faintly told me in my mind... that this is the legendary token of the Sea God's Legacy! Such a Heaven-Defying Divine Rank Opportunity should be held by you, Master. Please take it back!"
Hearing this, Jiang Li, who was drinking tea, paused slightly and looked up in surprise.
Wait, is there something wrong with this kid? This is the Sea God's God Position! He's willing to give up even the Opportunity to become a god?
In the original work, this kid Tang San only let Tang Hao, his biological father, become the Master of the Plane because he needed to completely control the Douluo Continent plane himself.
How is it that with me, this kid's filial piety is off the charts?
Could it be... that my personal charisma has reached such a terrifying level?
Although he was overjoyed inside, on the surface, Jiang Li maintained a calm and indifferent expression, even carrying a hint of reproach.
"Little San, don't be ridiculous."
Jiang Li stood up, standing with his hands behind his back.
"Since you say a voice is guiding you, it means this object is destined to be with you."
"As your Master, I already fear I am not doing enough in teaching and guiding you. How could I covet and snatch my own disciple's Opportunity?"
"If you truly can go a step further in the future and become the high and mighty Sea God... as long as you remember to use the power in your hands to benefit the Douluo Continent, then our time as Master and disciple will not have been in vain."
With that, Jiang Li brook no argument and firmly stuffed the Vast Sea Universe Cover back into Tang San's hands. "Keep it safe; this is your Opportunity."
These words were like a heavy hammer, striking hard against Tang San's heart, which was moved beyond measure.
This time, Tang San was completely and utterly moved to tears.
"Master—!"
Tang San respectfully held the Vast Sea Universe Cover with both hands, his eyes slightly red. His knees buckled, and he prostrated himself before Jiang Li, kowtowing deeply.
In this life, to be able to study under Master's tutelage and listen to his teachings, how incredibly lucky he, Tang San, was!
If it were that naturally evil Tang Family member Tang Hao facing an Opportunity to become a god, he would surely have been impatient to claim it for himself and then use all sorts of despicable and vile means to revive that so-called evil Sect!
And his Master? Not only was he completely selfless, viewing the God Position as mere passing clouds, but even after learning of the Opportunity to become a god, his first reaction was actually to teach his disciple to benefit the entire continent!
Such a broad mind, such compassionate foresight... looking across the world, who else could achieve this?!
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