Soul Land V: Rebirth of Tang San

Even with the exceptional talent of the Crystal Great Demon Emperor, it fell at the age of three thousand. They were confident they could hardly surpass the lifespan of the Crystal Great Demon Emperor. Yet, as the Tower of Life on the Blue Gold Holy Mountain began construction, their thoughts started to shift subtly and profoundly.

If Tang San continues building it, and if the efficacy of the Tower of Life becomes even greater, who's to say they couldn't live longer than the Crystal Great Demon Emperor?

More importantly, let's not forget that Jin Miaolin hasn't even ascended to emperor status yet. If he possesses such capabilities without being an emperor, once he becomes one, what kind of transformation could he bring to the life force of the Ancestral Court?

Satisfied with the Blue Gold Palace's Tower of Life, the internal council of the Ancestral Court held a discussion. Most of the emperors believed that the Blue Gold Tree Clan's Blue Gold Palace and Tower of Life would contribute to the Ancestral Court no less than the Heavenly Fox Holy Mountain of the Great Demon Emperor Heavenly Fox.

This undoubtedly secured Tang San's future significance within the Ancestral Court. Coupled with the support of the Tianyang Spirit King, there was already a faint inclination to position Tang San as the successor to the Great Demon Emperor Heavenly Fox.

Compared to the Great Demon Emperor Heavenly Fox, who controls luck, Tang San not only has access to life force but also carries the legacy of the Crystal Great Demon Emperor. Naturally, the spirit monsters fully support him. Historically, spirit monsters have never ascended as leaders of the Ancestral Court. Indeed, due to the existence of powerful races like the Dragon Clan, Phoenix Demon Clan, and Behemoth Clan, the Rihchen Empire has always been somewhat disadvantaged.

Were it not for the Crystal Great Demon Emperor's aversion to invasion, unifying the two empires during her tenure as Dragon Master would hardly have been difficult.

Now, even though the Blue Gold Tree Clan persists as a neutral race, their Jianmu City is still within the Rihchen Empire! Furthermore, no matter how neutral it seems, the Blue Gold Tree Clan is still derived from the spirit monsters. If Jin Miaolin could ascend as the future Lord of the Ancestral Court, maintaining neutrality while being of spirit monster origin would mark a historic breakthrough for the Rihchen Empire.

Even if Jin Miaolin doesn't favor the Rihchen Empire, the two empires could at least maintain their current state for many years without conflict. And if he leans slightly toward the Rihchen Empire, surely the empire would experience significant growth.

Support doesn't just come from the spirit monsters; even the monsters have numerous advocates. The Great Demon Emperor Heavenly Fox hasn't expressed a stance, nor has the Undying Great Demon Emperor, but the Dragon Clan's Xu Anyu, as a quasi-emperor and acting City Lord of Crystal City, has shown strong support for Jin Miaolin. Although he's only a quasi-emperor, let's not forget he represents the Dragon Clan, the strongest race on the continent. Even without an emperor, the Dragon Clan remains the top faction.

The Peacock Demon Clan goes without saying—they're husband and wife. The White Tiger Great Demon King has openly expressed support, as Jin Miaolin is his granddaughter's husband. Unexpectedly to the emperors of the Ancestral Court, the newly appointed City Lord of Crystal Phoenix City, the Crystal Phoenix Great Demon Emperor, also declared clear support without giving any reason. Its attitude somewhat represents the Undying Great Demon Emperor.

Thus, even though there are some dissenting Great Demon Emperors, such as the Sky-breaking Great Demon Emperor and Mammoth Great Demon Emperor, they can no longer alter the general situation. The support for Jin Miaolin, approved by the Ancestral Court, will rise to new heights. Securing his ascension as emperor is imperative, with the Ancestral Court sparing no effort in providing resources.

These resources will be sent to the Blue Gold Holy Mountain immediately upon the completion of the Tower of Life.

The negative impact of the Dark Demon Great Demon Emperor's death has gradually faded. Regarding the Crystal Phoenix Great Demon Emperor's takeover of Black Dragon City, the Dragon Clan has shown no response, and Crystal City remains exceptionally calm. However, everyone knows that once Xu Anyu ascends to emperor status, everything will change. The Dragon Clan's current low profile stems primarily from its lack of an emperor.

Meanwhile, the Phoenix Demon Clan has entered a peak era, ruling two cities—a unique accomplishment. This is without most emperors even knowing that Pretty Girl also possesses the Phoenix bloodline. If Pretty Girl ascends as an emperor, the Phoenix Demon Clan will truly achieve the distinction of three emperors from one house. This is also why the Phoenix Demon Clan discreetly supports Tang San—supporting Tang San is akin to supporting Pretty Girl. With the marital bond between them, the Phoenix Demon Clan naturally maintains closer ties with the Blue Gold Tree Clan than the Dragon Clan does.

The emperors all harbor their own schemes, and the Ancestral Court returned to tranquility.

Tang San's construction of the Tower of Life is progressing slow—even slower than before.

The first two levels were constructed relatively quickly, but starting from the third level, the pace became extraordinarily gradual for each subsequent layer. However, with each completed level, the Tower of Life's efficacy consistently improved, almost increasing by 30% overall on the foundation of the previous level.

A one-layer or two-layer improvement may seem insignificant, but by the time the Tower of Life reached its seventh layer, the sky above the Ancestral Court was almost entirely shrouded in clouds, allowing sunlight to shine upon the ground of the Ancestral Court only through openings in the cloud cover.

Strangely enough, the Ancestral Court did not descend into gloom. Under the sunlight, faint green light filtered through the clouds, filling the surroundings with a soft and rich life energy that lingered throughout the Ancestral Court, subtly creating a unique atmosphere. In this environment, vegetation within the Ancestral Court grew rapidly from immersion, and some even gained spiritual sentience. This was undoubtedly beneficial to the spirit monsters. The monsters also reaped significant rewards, with many experiencing bloodline evolution while bathing in the life energy. Without a doubt, the construction of the Blue Gold Holy Mountain and the Tower of Life is transforming the Ancestral Court.

The radiance emitted from the Heavenly Fox Holy Mountain became increasingly intense, complementing and synergizing with the life aura emanating from the Blue Gold Holy Mountain. The dual convergence of life and luck imbued the entire Demon Monster Land with a sense of flourishing vitality, surpassing even the height of prosperity during the reign of the Crystal Great Demon Emperor.

It was at this moment that Tang San sought out the Great Demon Emperor Heavenly Fox once more.

Standing before him with a smile, Tang San made the Great Demon Emperor Heavenly Fox squint slightly in contemplation. In just two months, the young man from the Blue Gold Tree Clan seemed to have undergone subtle changes—his aura was more restrained, yet his presence felt polished and vibrant. The faint glow on his blue complexion seemed to radiate a sacred brilliance, and though the life aura he exuded wasn't outwardly expressed, his mere appearance inspired an unintentional sense of intimacy.

The Great Demon Emperor Heavenly Fox, being seasoned, understood that this phenomenon indicated Tang San was drawing ever closer to undergoing tribulation.

"The quasi-emperor's Tower of Life truly blesses all beings, bringing us old folks tremendous benefits. On behalf of everyone, I extend heartfelt thanks to you," said the Great Demon Emperor Heavenly Fox with a smile.

While observing the Great Demon Emperor Heavenly Fox, Tang San couldn't help but notice that the venerable one's aging had seemingly slowed; though he hadn't regained his former peak, he was no longer deteriorating. He appeared slightly rejuvenated compared to their previous meeting, but his spirit still carried a faint, lingering decline.

Tang San's thoughts stirred. He replied, "This is my duty, and it's the role we, the Blue Gold Tree Clan, aim to fulfill as neutrals within the Ancestral Court."

The Great Demon Emperor Heavenly Fox remarked, "You appear ready—nearing tribulation, I presume. Have you fully prepared?"

Tang San responded, "I still need some final adjustments."

"Don't rush it," advised the Great Demon Emperor Heavenly Fox. "Strong foundations lead to profound success. Ascending to emperor status is no trivial task. During tribulation, all the emperors will aid you, but it's ultimately your own strength you must rely on. Remember, the more you depend on yourself during tribulation, the greater the benefits you'll receive, and the stronger you'll be after ascending as emperor."

"While you've been constructing the Tower of Life, the Ancestral Court held special meetings about you. We unanimously decided to provide you with the greatest possible resource allocation. All resources are prepared and will be delivered to the Blue Gold Holy Mountain whenever you need them. Even the Crystal Great Demon Emperor never received such treatment."

Tang San smiled and nodded. "No rush. I didn't come here for this matter today. I've decided to marry Pretty Girl. I plan to wed her before attempting to ascend as emperor. We'll undergo tribulation together, helping one another through it."

The Great Demon Emperor Heavenly Fox's eyes flickered. "You've already used the Blessing Life Necklace?"

Tang San smiled bitterly. "Indeed. Only by doing so could I gain Pretty Girl's full trust."

The Great Demon Emperor Heavenly Fox furrowed his brow slightly. "You didn't have to go to such lengths. In truth, this is partly my fault. If the tournament had been based on battles for emperor instead of bride selection, perhaps all this trouble could have been avoided."

Tang San understood that he was referring to the four Eight-Tailed Sky Fox she-demons who had been offered as co-wives, stirring inner complaints: If not for the bride selection tournament, why would I have even competed? I could've focused on secluded cultivation, building my strength for ascension—indeed, it's all your meddling that caused this mess!

The Great Demon Emperor Heavenly Fox continued, "When do you plan to marry? We've already made most of the arrangements."

Tang San replied, "I intend to temporarily cap the Tower of Life at the seventh level. After our marriage, I'll enter seclusion with Pretty Girl to make the final preparations before tribulation. At that time, I'll continue constructing the Tower of Life until it shines with its ultimate brilliance. Let's proceed with the auspicious date you mentioned."

The Great Demon Emperor Heavenly Fox squinted slightly and nodded. "Very well. I'll inform all the emperors. You can devote yourself entirely to constructing the Tower of Life. Leave the wedding preparations to the Ancestral Court."

"Thank you, Your Highness."