Soul Land V: Rebirth of Tang San

She could even faintly sense that behind her performance appraisal, an invisible hand was manipulating and strategizing. Even a being of the level of the Great Demon Emperor Heavenly Fox had apparently lost.

Tang San, no, Brother San, you really are too incredible. So, can I pass my final appraisal smoothly?

The expression on the Great Demon Emperor Heavenly Fox's face was no longer calm, but had become gloomy. Although the Crystal Great Demon Emperor had only appeared briefly before leaving, that brief appearance had noticeably shaken his status, causing the Mammoth Great Demon Emperor and the Sky-breaking Great Demon Emperor, who had previously cast dissenting votes, to show some changes in their expressions.

After all, nominally, the Crystal Great Demon Emperor was the strongest in the entire Ancestral Court, the true Chairman. Although the Great Demon Emperor Heavenly Fox usually took charge, the opinion of the Crystal Great Demon Emperor was something that no one could afford to ignore. After all, her reputation was built through combat. Almost all the strong entities present had once been rubbed in the dirt by her. That was genuine fear!

Of course, successors such as the Crystal Phoenix Demon Emperor were not included, simply because they were not yet qualified.

"The second phase of the appraisal is passed. Next is the third phase of the appraisal. You will undergo the baptism of the Ancestral Court's will. After the baptism, you will officially become the Lord of Jiali City."

The voice of the Great Demon Emperor Heavenly Fox seemed calm, but it had begun to differ slightly from the beginning.

The Ancestral Court's third phase of the appraisal was different from the first two phases. To be precise, the first two phases were more of a test for the City Lord, but the third phase, in truth, should be considered a benefit given to the City Lord. The baptism of the Ancestral Court's will commences after receiving the recognition of the various Emperors. It involves a cleansing of the body and divine consciousness, an infusion of the essence and might of the Ancestral Court itself, enabling one to unlock greater potential. It's a benefit brought by the collective Emperors Sky Pillar.

Perhaps, in a way, after undergoing the prior two phases, the appraisal was almost complete. The final phase is simply to receive the benefits and go through the motions, and then one can truly inherit the position of the City Lord.

However, upon hearing the words of the Great Demon Emperor Heavenly Fox, Pretty Girl's expression turned serious because she vividly remembered that Tang San's expression had been most solemn when he spoke about the third phase.

For other City Lords, this might only be a formality, a simple baptism, but for Pretty Girl, it was definitely not that simple. This phase could be the most lethal. Because the one in control of this phase was none other than the Great Demon Emperor Heavenly Fox.

Only this Dominator of Fate had the power to mobilize the Ancestral Court Council's will—or rather, the will of the ancestors. Even the Crystal Great Demon Emperor could not intervene in this.

Despite being in the presence of many Emperors, what the Great Demon Emperor Heavenly Fox, as the Dominator of Fate, wished to do was likely something no one could discern. So, Tang San had previously told Pretty Girl that she must endure no matter what during this phase. It was also the phase with the greatest risk. And it was the moment for him to take action.

Thus, when Pretty Girl heard the Great Demon Emperor Heavenly Fox announce that the third phase was about to begin, she instinctively became tense and prepared herself.

The gaze of the Great Demon Emperor Heavenly Fox swept over the assembled Emperors, and with a sweeping gesture, all the pillars in the Ancestral Court Council suddenly lit up.

Each Emperor Sky Pillar shimmered with different colors, luster, and emitted different auras.

The Emperor Sky Pillars presided over by Emperors shone a bit brighter, while those without Emperors also revealed their presence. This was the essence left by past Emperors and the origin of the Ancestral Court's will. The so-called Ancestral Court's will was the collective will of all Emperors and their contribution to the Ancestral Court.

At this moment, under the influence of the Great Demon Emperor Heavenly Fox, the energy inside the Ancestral Court Council began to surge, becoming increasingly dense.

The White Tiger Great Demon King and Crystal Phoenix Demon Emperor's attention was focused on the Great Demon Emperor Heavenly Fox. They too understood that in this phase, which was completely under the control of the Great Demon Emperor Heavenly Fox, it would be difficult to detect if he truly had some tricks up his sleeve. Therefore, they were all ready to preempt any potential risk, and they would not hesitate to take action when the Great Demon Emperor Heavenly Fox made his move.

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However, even they were somewhat relaxed at this moment. The Crystal Great Demon Emperor's appearance and acknowledgment of Pretty Girl almost felt like the final say, approving her as the City Lord of Jiali. After all, within the Ancestral Court, there was no existence that dared to defy the will of the Crystal Great Demon Emperor.

A faint smile appeared on her face; Great Demon Emperor Heavenly Fox seemed to have fully regained her previous composure. The energy that rose within the council began to silently circle around the entire council.

In Pretty Girl's eyes, colored bands of light began to emerge around her body, a manifestation of the various energies of the Ancestral Court's will melding together.

As these energies passed through her body, a portion naturally integrated into her, and in the process of moving past her, they naturally allowed her to absorb some.

The battle and contact before had not been insignificant for Pretty Girl. However, once the baptism of the Ancestral Court's will began, she was surprised to feel her previous exhaustion rapidly recovering, and even her divine consciousness seemed to be swiftly elevating and restoring during the process of the Ancestral Court's will baptism. Her condition became better than ever before.

Was this elevating her own power? Pretty Girl couldn't help feeling puzzled. Had Great Demon Emperor Heavenly Fox truly given up on suppressing her, ready to actually let her pass the test and become the City Lord of Jiali?

This thought flashed through her mind, but in the next instant, she became alert and without any hesitation, closed her eyes.

Her consciousness immediately immersed in the sea of divine consciousness, touching the sword beam of the Asura God's Sword with her own divine consciousness. It was like flicking her finger on the spine of a sword, producing a crisp sound only she could hear.

"Hum—" The moment the humming sound appeared, Pretty Girl's body shook, and her entire divine consciousness vibrated instantly, causing the colored bands of light passing around her to stagnate slightly.

At that instant, Pretty Girl suddenly noticed some issues.

Even as the sword beam of the Asura God's Sword vibrated the sea of divine consciousness, the energy from the colored bands continued to merge with her own divine consciousness. Yes, it kept merging continuously. Her bloodline power was the same. It was also merging. In other words, even if she didn't actively absorb it, the will of the Ancestral Court passing by would keep integrating into her body, becoming her own power.

Pretty Girl's pupils contracted, and she roughly understood what Great Demon Emperor Heavenly Fox intended to do.

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Hell's Garden.

Tang San sat silently cross-legged on a deep blue large flower, which at this moment emitted a black and white halo, maintaining balance and undulation.

In front of this flower was the pure white world, the paradise within Hell. Your journey continues at empire

Tang San had been meditating here for quite some time, silently waiting for that most critical moment to arrive.

And just then, his divine consciousness shook violently, and Tang San almost subconsciously opened his eyes.

"Hum—" An intense hum resonated in his mind, and Tang San's gaze immediately became focused and solemn. He knew that his time to perform was about to begin. From this moment on, he could not afford any mistakes; any mistake would mean death for both him and Pretty Girl.

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