Douluo's self has a soul beast clone

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Under the guidance of the black-clad, masked elder, Li Chang'an learned that the treasures within the vault were diverse and abundant.

There were shields, armors, and weapons made from the materials of Soul Beasts, as well as some ancient Soul Guidance Devices and secret medicinal formulas useful to Soul Masters. Besides these, there were various herbs with magical properties.

Although not everyone in Douluo knew about immortal herbs, over the long years, they gradually discovered that some people gained extraordinary benefits after consuming certain unique or rare herbs. However, others experienced negative effects, even dying on the spot!

So, while herbs were good, they couldn't be consumed recklessly!

Li Chang'an, having seen the catalog of exotic flowers and herbs collected by Dugu Bo, was undoubtedly very knowledgeable about them. He was surprised to find that the exotic flowers and herbs in the vault were mostly very rare medicinal herbs, except for the absence of immortal herbs. If used correctly, these herbs would be very beneficial to Soul Masters after consumption, improving their aptitude, enhancing their Soul Power... they were diverse and abundant.

Unfortunately, the royal family did not know the medicinal properties of most of these rare herbs, resulting in them being wasted and gathering dust in the vault.

Soon, the black-clad, masked elder led Li Chang'an to the Soul Bone area.

Here, there were only 23 display stands, each with a semi-transparent cabinet. Next to each cabinet, words indicated which Soul Beast the Soul Bone belonged to and its age.

Li Chang'an looked around and found that the lowest age of the Soul Bones here was about 2,000 years, and the highest was as much as 70,000 years!

Furthermore, Soul Bones from all parts of the body—head, limbs, torso—were available!

Undoubtedly, these Soul Bones were the true foundation of the royal family! The wealth accumulated over countless years.

However, Li Chang'an suspected that the royal family must have Soul Bones of even higher age! They just weren't placed in this exhibition hall. After all, although he was a驸马 (Imperial Son-in-Law), he was ultimately an outsider. The Emperor couldn't let him know about all the treasures and would definitely hide some.

But he didn't care about this, because his only goal for this trip was one thing. Even if a 100,000-year Soul Bone was placed in front of him, he wouldn't even glance at it.

Compared to that treasure, even a million-year Soul Bone was trash!

Now, his only concern was whether the Emperor would place that treasure in the vault.

With this concern in mind, he continued to look forward under the guidance of the black-clad, masked elder, passing through the Soul Bone area... Seeing that he remained indifferent in the face of so many Soul Bones, and decisively gave up after only a brief look!

The black-clad, masked elder couldn't help but feel surprised. He was nearly 100 years old this year and had received many people. In the past, there were also people who had received the Emperor's favor and came to this vault to choose treasures, but they all invariably stopped in the Soul Bone area. No one had ever chosen a treasure from elsewhere.

It was evident that for Soul Masters, Soul Bones were the most important treasures!

But this Imperial Son-in-Law didn't seem to be moved by them at all. What exactly did he want?

With this question in mind, he followed Li Chang'an and began to wander around the vault. Soon, Li Chang'an stopped in front of a display case.

The display case in front of him was emitting a strong treasure light! The brilliant colors illuminated the surrounding space as bright as day!

In the transparent display case, there was a very peculiar object placed peacefully.

This object was crystal clear blue throughout, presenting a three-dimensional triangular shape. The whole thing seemed to be carved from sapphire, only the size of a palm.

The crystal blue light was filled with treasure radiance, and strange energy fluctuations were constantly emanating from it!

Furthermore, there were water-like patterns rippling on this blue triangular object. These patterns didn't seem to be carved on, but rather seemed to be alive, with circles of blue light flashing, reflecting a faint treasure light throughout the surrounding vault area.

'Finally found it...'

Li Chang'an's face was tinged with a faint blue under the illumination of the light, but the look in his eyes as he looked at this triangular object was extremely fervent!

The triangular object in front of him was exactly his target for this trip, the treasure of the Heaven Dou Empire—the瀚海乾坤罩 (Hanhai Qiankun Cover)!

Of course, the correct name for this thing should be the Heart of the Sea God! It contains the remnant of the Sea God's divine will. As long as one passes the Sea God's test within it, they can gain the Heart of the Sea God's approval. Then, going to Sea God Island to formally accept the test will allow one to obtain the Nine Trials of the Sea God!

After completing all the trials, one can inherit the position of Sea God!

In a sense, it's not wrong to call this thing a national treasure. After all, it is a crucial item for a god's inheritance. Unfortunately, the Heaven Dou Empire doesn't recognize its value and only regards it as an ancient Soul Guidance Device. Even if it's revered as a national treasure, it's mostly because they see its magical functions and magnificent appearance!

That's why they revere this thing as a national treasure; it's mostly symbolic. It's not that they really value it that much.

In the original story, if Emperor Xue Ye knew that this thing was related to the Sea God's inheritance, he would definitely not have given it to Tang San. Wouldn't it be better to keep it for the royal family? Perhaps one of the descendants would be promising enough to gain the Sea God's approval?

You must know, that's a god!

Immortal and transcendent!

Who wouldn't want to become a god?

"Senior, I want to choose this treasure."

After staring blankly for a long time, Li Chang'an, who finally recovered from his agitated mood, turned his head and said to the black-clad, masked elder, "Please take it out for me, Senior."

"Imperial Son-in-Law, have you thought about it carefully?"

The black-clad, masked elder said, "Although this Hanhai Qiankun Cover is good and its functions are magical, it is just a toy and has no use for improving your strength. It's better to choose a Soul Bone, which can enhance your strength and foundation and benefit your descendants."

"Thank you for your reminder, Senior, but I have thought it through very clearly." Li Chang'an first expressed his gratitude, and then said without hesitation, "I want this treasure!"

"..."

Seeing that he was so firm, the black-clad, masked elder didn't try to dissuade him any further. He just stepped forward silently, took out a token, and gently pressed it on the groove on the cabinet.

Suddenly, dense, rune-like patterns appeared on the originally transparent cabinet. These patterns lit up and began to spread... Finally, with a click, the semi-transparent lid opened automatically.

These display cabinets for treasures are not ordinary cabinets; they themselves belong to a type of Soul Guidance Device. They are not only sturdy and difficult to destroy, but most importantly, when the treasure is sealed in the transparent Soul Guidance Device box, an alarm will sound immediately if it is touched rashly.

It must be unlocked with specific instructions to open the cabinet and obtain the treasure.

With such heavy protection, it can be said that it is absolutely impossible to steal anything in this vault.

The elder stretched out both hands, gently lifted the triangular Hanhai Qiankun Cover, as if the object in his hand was a fragile glass that would break with a touch. Then, he turned around and carefully handed it to Li Chang'an.

Li Chang'an also reached out his hands to take it, feeling a sense of relief in his heart. Many of his plans needed to start with obtaining the Heart of the Sea God! Without the Heart of the Sea God and being unable to inherit the position of Sea God, many things would be difficult to do.

Fortunately, it's finally in his hands now!