Douluo: Martial Soul Research Diary

Chapter 267 The Power of the Vast Ocean
"The plan begins!" Yu Xiaogang chuckled.

With his head held high, he took two steps forward, his expression revealing unparalleled confidence.

Haotian Douluo ultimately hesitated: "Should we just go there openly and honestly?"

"That's the Heavenly Dou Imperial Palace. Wouldn't it be too reckless for us to go there and destroy Xue Qinghe's meridians like this?"

He felt vaguely uneasy; his intuition told him something was wrong, but his empty mind couldn't pinpoint the problem.

"It's alright!" The master waved his hand. "Don't worry, I must have conducted an extremely thorough investigation before setting up the plan."

Its eyes shone brightly.

Yu Xiaogang admitted that the plan he initially proposed to Flander had many flaws, but things are different now, and people will eventually improve.

"In the Heaven Dou Empire, only Guest Elder Dugu Bo possesses the strength of a Title Douluo."

The master extended his finger, pointing east to west, circling the entire Heavenly Dou Imperial City, his tone flat and contemptuous:

"But apart from that"

"Among the remaining members of the entire Heaven Dou Royal Academy, as well as the numerous direct descendants or retainers of the royal family, there is not a second Title Douluo."

Tang Hao's heart stirred with joy.

In a daze, I seemed to be deeply attracted by what the master was saying.

The master glanced at him indifferently: "With your strength and methods, go to the Heaven Dou Empire and destroy Xue Qinghe's meridians."

“Obviously not a problem!” Tang Hao said firmly.

Haotian Douluo was already incredibly arrogant, but years of experience had made him vaguely uneasy. As Yu Xiaogang explained and analyzed, this unease gradually faded away.

"At the same time," Yu Xiaogang added.

"Tang San also destroyed the recording stone in the Heaven Dou Empire's palace, leaving no evidence of your involvement."

At this moment, the master's tone became sincere:
"Perhaps because of what happened before, you have some prejudice against me, but you don't trust me, and you don't trust Tang San?"

Tang San destroyed the recording stone inside the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace.

Yes, Yu Xiaogang believed that the reason they were discovered last time was because of the direct evidence of the recording stone, and he didn't even consider the indirect consequences of Tang San destroying the recording stone.
For example, last time:

Based on the list of deceased merchants, we can also deduce the mastermind behind it and find Shrek Academy, but this requires logical reasoning skills.

Yu Xiaogang has studied theory for many years and certainly possesses logical reasoning abilities, but when setting up a plan, he can't possibly contradict his own theory with his own plan, can he?
Intentional bias can lead to drastically different outcomes.

"The recording stone has been destroyed by the mistress. The plan is flawless and there's no way it could have gone wrong!"

Yu Xiaogang's eyes are etched with the brilliance of wisdom, and his bloodline possesses a strong element of light, making his words exceptionally infectious.

Tang Hao was undoubtedly moved once again: "Okay!"

"As you say!"

"Guards!" Xue Qinghe called softly.

She is now the crown prince in full power, and her rights and responsibilities are vastly different from before.

He finally remembered the arrangements made by the Spirit Hall. With the treatment coming to an end, now was the time for him to fulfill his promise.

Xue Qinghe looked at Han Tao and Ye Lingling, her tone becoming slightly warmer: "Since..."

"Since you have already provided the treatment plan for Father, I am not a person who goes back on his word."

Xue Qinghe ripped off the reward notice for the treatment: "Guards, take them both to the national treasury!"

A slight smile appeared on Han Tao's calm and composed expression.

Ye Lingling's brows showed a hint of liveliness as she followed the guard's steps toward the distant storeroom. There were many guards here, and their military bearing was impeccable, quite different from the patrols in Tiandou City.

After passing through three checkpoints, the guards presented three different tokens, and the two successfully reached the depths of the warehouse.

The treasury of the Heavenly Dou Empire is practically a dragon's lair, hiding endless rare treasures.

The guards were not authorized to enter; the two were led here by an elderly man from the storeroom.

"Contra?"

Han Tao vaguely sensed his soul power.

Although his level is only Soul Douluo, the soul tool he is equipped with is quite extraordinary. If he were to activate it at full power, even a Title Douluo would suffer a great loss.

The old man led Han Tao to a spot: "This is it!"

Looking towards the front,

This is a three-dimensional, triangular, blue, crystalline object. It is small in size, but the ripples inside are extremely vast.

"as if."

"It's like it has a life of its own!" Ye Lingling lightly covered the corner of her mouth. The old man calmly introduced, "This is the Vast Ocean Universe Cover, one of the national treasures of my Heavenly Dou Empire!"

"Ripples are its most romantic expression."

"Without the ripples, it would just be an ordinary azure gemstone, far from being a national treasure."

"But it is this ocean ripple that gives it life and soul, allowing the gem to radiate vitality."

Han Tao was taken aback: "So..."

"Is this Vast Ocean Universe Cover just for show, or does it have any other functions?"

The old man retorted, "Of course not!"

"The ocean power inside can increase the cultivation speed of water elemental soul masters."

"At the same time, it also has a certain water-repelling ability, allowing Soul Masters to breathe underwater. Holding this treasure, even if you are lost in the depths of the ocean, you will not lose your life."

Han Tao stepped forward and raised the "Han Hai Qian Kun Cover".

In the original work, the "Vast Ocean Universe Cover" possesses four completely different soul skills, but the old man did not mention them.

"It's because he didn't want to tell us."

"Or is there none at all?"

Han Tao looked suspicious. The illusion began to stir, simultaneously drawing upon the power of the earth's veins.

After confirming that he was safe and sound, Han Tao mobilized a wisp of his Blue Silver Soul Power and attempted to touch the treasure.

"Not good!" The old man's expression changed.

The vast power of the ocean spread outwards at an extremely fast speed.

"Water-stabilizing formation, activate!"

Surrounding the Vast Ocean Universe Cover, the power of the six Water-Stabilizing Stones forms a specific magic array, firmly sealing the energy of the Vast Ocean Universe Cover, without leaking even a trace.

After a long while, they waited for the power of the vast ocean to dissipate.

The old man began to examine the other treasures around him: "Thank goodness!"

"Fortunately, the national treasury has contingency plans in place, otherwise..."

"The loss of any national treasure is something we cannot afford."

A lingering fear crept into his heart, but his gaze shifted to the magic array, his expression calm: "They're courting death!"

Then, glancing at Ye Lingling, he looked surprised: "Your companion died, and you're completely unmoved?"

"Han Tao will be fine!" Ye Lingling's voice was firm.

The manipulation of Blue Silver Soul Power, the manipulation of Earth Vein Elements, and the initiation of Illusionary Power were all within her detection range.

"Ha, love-struck, how laughable!" The old man smirked.

but
He quietly recalled some unbearable past event, and his words and expression came to an abrupt halt.

"The price of a Dingshui Stone in the Heaven Dou Empire is 100 million each."

"Even withstanding attacks from Title Douluo-level opponents and struggling to form an array to counter water elements, what makes you think your comrades will be safe and sound?"

"Not an accomplice!" Ye Lingling said firmly.

Then, barely able to speak, she said softly, "They're a couple."

"The power of the vast ocean!"

A voice came from within the formation.

Within the illusion, Han Tao writes down a brand-new theoretical discovery.

Ocean element is a variant of water element, belonging to a higher-level element, on par with earth.

【The vast ocean element is an advanced version of the marine element】

The strength is currently impossible to determine, but it is at least at an extreme level, or even god-like.

"impossible!"

"Absolutely impossible!"

The old man in charge of the national treasury took two steps back and looked at Han Tao in disbelief.

"You're just a Soul King, how could you possibly activate the Vast Ocean Universe Cover?"

(End of this chapter)