Soul Land V: Rebirth of Tang San

He still doesn't know much about Tang San's abilities, but even so, this Throne Claiming Battle has made him look at Tang San in a new light. If it hadn't been revealed in advance that Tang San was Jin Miaolin, he would never have associated the two as the same person. Jin Miaolin's abilities were almost entirely unrelated to Tang San. This kid is simply a monster.

The Dark Demon Great Demon Emperor falling at Tang San's hands didn't surprise the White Tiger Great Demon Emperor at all. He even had a feeling that he might no longer be able to defeat this kid himself.

"We'll be tactful; we won't use divine tools during sparring with you," Tang San said with a smile.

Hearing this, a smile returned to the White Tiger Great Demon Emperor's face. "That's more like it. Then I'll have to seriously temper you both. Since you're here, you should first visit the Ancestral Court. Your wedding is being held there, so we need to discuss its arrangements with Heavenly Fox, as he's the one in charge of the Ancestral Court."

"Understood," Tang San nodded.

The White Tiger Great Demon Emperor said, "Heavenly Fox has been quite low-key recently, but I know him well. Whenever he's like this, it's hard to tell what he's plotting. Be cautious when you deal with him."

Tang San's heart stirred slightly, and he nodded, "I understand. Thank you."

Among all the emperors, although the strongest currently are Tianyang Heavenly Spirit Emperor and Undying Great Demon Emperor, the one that always keeps Tang San on high alert is still the Heavenly Fox Great Demon Emperor. Moreover, there's an outstanding blood debt between the Heavenly Fox Great Demon Emperor and humans, which must be reconciled sooner or later.

After resting for the night at the White Tiger Grand Hotel, Tang San brought Pretty Girl to the Ancestral Court the next morning.

The arrival of two Quasi Emperors was naturally a significant event for the Ancestral Court. The Ancestral Court Imperial Guard escorted them to their designated resting area. Tang San then instructed the guards to request an audience with the Heavenly Fox Great Demon Emperor.

It didn't take long for the Imperial Guard to deliver a message—the Heavenly Fox Great Demon Emperor would meet them in the Ancestral Court Council Hall in an hour.

"My grandfather's right; you absolutely need to be cautious with the Heavenly Fox Great Demon Emperor. I think the only variable for our ascension as emperors might lie with him," Pretty Girl told Tang San via sound transmission.

Tang San nodded slightly, "Don't worry, I understand. But if he really wants to harm us, it won't be an easy task. Let's first see where he stands."

Despite his two thousand years of dominance and renowned wisdom on this plane, with his gradually recovering strength, Tang San—once a First-Generation God King who ruled the Divine Realm for countless years—naturally didn't put him in much regard. Still, caution was paramount.

Soon, when Tang San and Pretty Girl met the Heavenly Fox Great Demon Emperor, they were taken aback.

The Heavenly Fox Great Demon Emperor, who always appeared as a refined middle-aged man, now looked visibly aged.

At the emperor level, controlling one's physical appearance was second nature. Yet not only did he appear aged, but even his aura seemed somewhat waning.

"Your Highness, what's this…" Tang San asked the Heavenly Fox Great Demon Emperor in surprise.

The Heavenly Fox Great Demon Emperor smiled faintly and shook his head, "It's nothing. For our clan... honestly, I've already lived long enough."

"What do you mean?" Tang San asked.

The Heavenly Fox Great Demon Emperor replied, "There's an old saying: 'Those who play with fire are bound to get burned.' For those who control luck, this is even more true. The number of clansmen in my tribe has always been limited, not because it's difficult to reproduce, but because handling luck often leads to backlash. I am no exception; otherwise, the Bead of Misfortune wouldn't have come to exist. You might not know, but before me, no emperor of the Heavenly Fox Clan has lived past a thousand years. I've been incredibly lucky to have lived for over two thousand years. However, with recent disturbances in the Ancestral Court and the instability of luck, I've strained myself to stabilize it, bringing about harsher backlash. My lifespan was already extended solely by treasures from Heaven and Earth, but now I'm running out of options."

His tone carried a trace of melancholy, yet it didn't seem sorrowful, as if he had long accepted this outcome.

"Is there any way to change this?" Tang San asked.

The Heavenly Fox Great Demon Emperor shook his head with a smile and said, "Not likely. I wield luck, so naturally, I understand my own fate clearly. Over the years, my luck has been steadily declining, and some ominous signs have already appeared. Let's not talk about this anymore. Let's talk about you two. Have you come today to settle your wedding date?"

Tang San responded, "That's correct. Your Highness, as the master of luck, we'd like to ask you to select an auspicious day for us to formally wed."

The Heavenly Fox Great Demon Emperor smiled faintly, his expression even showing a hint of warmth. "That's simple. Before you arrived, I already calculated it for you. Thirty-three days from now is an auspicious day. With a month's time, you should have enough to prepare."

"Thank you, Your Highness." Tang San would not dispute such matters. Whatever date the Heavenly Fox chose would be the final decision, as luck was his domain. Moreover, by Tang San's own Divine Rhinoceros Eye calculations, thirty-three days later was indeed an excellent day.

The Heavenly Fox Great Demon Emperor said, "However, before your wedding, the Tower of Life must be built first. Towers of Life are being erected in various major cities, and some have already been completed, with Elders moving in. I can sense that the gathering of life energy in these towers significantly benefits the overall luck of the continent. The major cities already have their towers, but as one stationed in the Ancestral Court, you should construct yours promptly. Let us know what resources are required, and the Ancestral Court will fully support you."

"Thank you, Your Highness. I plan to build the Tower of Life on Blue Gold Mountain, with Blue Gold Palace serving as an auxiliary structure to save resources. Though one month is tight, I'll oversee it personally, and it should be manageable. I'll send the resource list shortly after reviewing what's needed."

The Heavenly Fox Great Demon Emperor nodded, "That's good."

Though Tang San didn't face any direct criticism from the Heavenly Fox Great Demon Emperor, he left feeling slightly troubled.

"What's wrong?" Pretty Girl asked via sound transmission.

Tang San narrowed his eyes slightly, "The Heavenly Fox Great Demon Emperor's condition seems off."

"Do you think he's lying to us? That there's no backlash?" Pretty Girl asked.

Tang San shook his head, "It's definitely luck backlash, but this shouldn't have happened. Aside from our tribulation ascension and the Crystal Great Demon Emperor's fall affecting the Ancestral Court's life energy, there's been no other event that should disrupt his ability to consolidate luck. When I revived the Tree Ancestor and used its Mark to condense life energy, it benefited the luck of the Demon Monster Land overall, which should have been advantageous for him. That's why he later showed kindness toward me. Even during the Throne Claiming Battle, when we ultimately decided the rankings, as its host, he was perfectly fine, with no changes to his luck. How could luck backlash suddenly cause him to deteriorate in such a short period?"

Pretty Girl said, "Could it be due to the Dark Demon Great Demon Emperor's fall and the Bead of Misfortune facing a problem?"

Tang San shook his head again, "No. If that were the case, the Diamond Elf King's death would have affected it early on, not waited until now."

Pretty Girl nodded silently, "Then what should we do?"

Tang San replied, "We'll have to adapt to circumstances. As long as we're strong enough, no matter what tactics he employs, it will amount to nothing."