SWNOVELXO Chapter 788: Awakening the Phoenix Bloodline?
Chapter 788: Awakening the Phoenix Bloodline?
The White Tiger Demon Emperor glanced at the Undying Demon Emperor and said, "If it weren’t for you, I would’ve kicked him out already. The only reason I haven’t chopped off his head yet is that I care about the Ancestral Court and the Empyrean Dominion. What else is there to say?"
Lin Ximo gave a bitter smile. "You're right, everything is my fault. I’ll accept any punishment. But there are some matters I still need to talk to you about. This concerns Little Mei’s future."
"You dare to bring up Little Mei?" The White Tiger Demon Emperor slammed his hand on the table, instantly shattering a high-quality spirit stone table into pieces.
"Hey, old tiger, calm down already," the Undying Demon Emperor urged him.
The White Tiger Demon Emperor turned to the Undying Demon Emperor. "Do you even know about the things he’s done?"
The Undying Demon Emperor smiled awkwardly. "To be honest, I didn’t know at first; I only found out recently. Seriously, why do you think I voted for her in the Council Hall? Because I think she can defend our land? Please, don’t insult me. Anyway, my point is, Little Mei carries the phoenix bloodline. How could I not support one of our own?"
The White Tiger Demon Emperor sneered coldly. "Don’t play these games with me. In the first round, it was your Immortal Flame Phoenix clan that sent out a Great Demon King to stop her. You only decided to support us because you saw how talented my Little Mei is."
Heh. That little bastard Tang San saw through you perfectly.
The Undying Demon Emperor waved his hands helplessly. "Hey, you can’t put it that way. Celestial Fox is, after all, the overseer of the Ancestral Court. When he approached me, I had no grounds to oppose him. Besides, Little Mei’s background can’t be made public, that would affect everyone in the worst way possible. Also, in the end, didn’t she pass her evaluation? Due to the two of us, I have to say!"
The White Tiger Demon Emperor snorted. "Fine, I’ll give you some face. Lin Ximo, say what you need to say quickly. I don’t want to see your face more than I absolutely have to."
Lin Ximo, the Crystal Phoenix Demon Emperor, said helplessly, "Your Majesty White Tiger, here's the situation. I’ve discussed it with His Majesty the Undying. Little Mei is my flesh and blood, and she carries the legacy of the phoenix race. However, her Crystal Phoenix bloodline was crippled by the Peacock Great Demon King. I want to try to awaken her phoenix bloodline again. With the lord of all phoenixes present, we can do it without even interfering with her Peacock Demon bloodline. If we are successful, she’ll gain an additional bloodline power."
The White Tiger Demon Emperor laughed, but his laughter was chillingly cold. "What a clever little scheme you have. Let me guess, you plan to make Little Mei acknowledge her ‘actual’ ancestry and make her a member of your phoenix race?"
"Brother White Tiger, don’t be so stubborn without reason," said the Undying Demon Emperor. "Let me finish this. You’re right, we do hope Little Mei can acknowledge her phoenix ancestry. I admit, her talent impressed me first. But at the same time, you should understand me better than anyone else, because you’re in the same situation. You know that we phoenixes, just like those pesky dragons, have massive problems producing offspring.
"No matter how powerful we are individually, it doesn't change how difficult it is for us to preserve our lineage. Every single phoenix born is a blessing for the entire race. Little Mei is already part of the phoenix race either way. It would be best if she’s willing to come with us, but if not, we won’t force her. At the very least, we want the phoenix race’s bloodline to flow through her. That way, no matter what, in the future, she won’t stand against the phoenix race. Ximo was indeed wrong back then, so we don’t expect forgiveness right now. All we hope is that Little Mei can regain the phoenix race’s bloodline, and that’s enough."
After hearing the Undying Demon Emperor’s words, the White Tiger Demon Emperor frowned. In truth, this was a good thing for Mei Gongzi.
Setting aside other concerns, the phoenix race’s bloodlines were incredibly powerful; this was something everyone knew. Whether it was the Crystal Demon Emperor or the Undying Demon Emperor standing before him, they were both among the strongest beings in history, which only proved the power of dragon and phoenix bloodlines.
Moreover, if Mei Gongzi indeed awakened the phoenix bloodline, then the phoenix race wouldn’t be her enemy in the future. This would most certainly help her maintain her position as Lord of Kali City. It would also greatly benefit her future Emperor evaluation. After all, she would have the support of two more Emperors, and there were only fifteen Emperors in the entire Ancestral Court.
All in all, this really isn’t a bad deal at all. The only issue is the emotional hurdle. Can my daughter’s suffering be for nothing, just like that?
Seeing the White Tiger Demon Emperor fall silent, Lin Ximo realized there was an opportunity. He quickly said, "Your Majesty White Tiger, I don’t demand that Little Mei acknowledge me. I don’t have the right to call myself her father, but helping her awaken the phoenix bloodline would only benefit her without any harm. We have no conditions; we just hope to help her a little, as a form of atonement. Please, I ask for your approval."
The White Tiger Demon Emperor waved his hand, stopping him. He said in a deep voice, "Agree to one thing, and I’ll let you see Little Mei. But whether she agrees to let you awaken her phoenix bloodline will be up to her. If she refuses, nothing you say will change her mind, and I won’t force her."
"Please, speak," said the Crystal Phoenix Demon Emperor, overjoyed.
As long as Mei Gongzi could awaken the phoenix bloodline, she would naturally be drawn closer to the phoenix race in the future, giving them a chance to win her over. Awakening the phoenix bloodline would benefit Mei Gongzi without any harm, so they dared to come.
The White Tiger Demon Emperor continued, "My condition is that when she is about to become an Emperor, you will support her unconditionally. That is, whether or not she gives up her human identity. You understand?"
The Undying Demon Emperor nodded and replied solemnly, "As long as she can awaken the phoenix bloodline, she has our support."
He was the current Phoenix Lord, and his agreement represented the entire phoenix race's agreement.
The White Tiger Demon Emperor’s expression immediately softened. He nodded and said, "Alright, wait here. I’ll go ask her opinion. But let me tell you this: if she’s strongly opposed, I won’t force her."
"Of course, of course." The Crystal Phoenix Demon Emperor, a monarch in his own right, looked slightly uneasy. His handsome appearance revealed the nervousness in his heart.
Since he found out he had a daughter, his emotions had been in turmoil. He had spent countless sleepless nights reflecting on the past. His heart was filled with regret, and now he believed that if only he could relive those days, if only he knew that Su Qin was pregnant, he would’ve given up his goal of becoming an Emperor just to be with her.
On the day of Mei Gongzi's evaluation, he had watched as she faced one trial after another, his heart in agony. Mei Gongzi’s excellence filled him, her biological father, with immense pride, and his paternal love surged wildly.
But he also knew that Mei Gongzi would never acknowledge him. After all, as far as everyone knew, he wasn’t just not her father; he was her father’s killer. So, he had endured in silence. Ultimately, he had sought out the Undying Demon Emperor, suggesting they help Mei Gongzi awaken her phoenix bloodline and asking him to go to the White Tiger Palace as a mediator. In truth, he didn’t care much about Mei Gongzi’s bloodline awakening; he only wanted a private moment to see her. He sorrowfully realized that he had never actually talked to his own daughter. Now, all he wanted was to see her.
When the White Tiger Demon Emperor arrived at the small plane, Tang San and Mei Gongzi were cultivating together. Their two figures separated and merged, their bloodline powers intertwined and coordinated, becoming increasingly harmonious. Various abilities emerged in rapid succession. Even with his cultivation level, the White Tiger Demon Emperor had to use his divine consciousness to capture their movements.
By now, he had gained a certain understanding of Tang San’s strength. Tang San’s potential gave him a feeling of boundlessness, and every time they fought, he could sense that Tang San was still growing stronger. In particular, his use of his bloodline abilities was far smoother; thanks to this month of sparring and cultivation, he had figured out a lot about how to combine them smoothly. That was the most terrifying aspect of his power—eight bloodlines could be combined in numerous ways, and he could merge up to three bloodline powers simultaneously.