Soul Land V: Rebirth of Tang San

Chapter 1089: The First Quasi Emperor!



Only at this moment did the blood aura surrounding Pretty Girl completely dissipate. The veil on her face had also burned away when she ignited the Asura God's Sword with life force, revealing her unparalleled beauty.

She bowed respectfully to the two Emperors in the sky, without sparing Tang San a single glance, and flew directly back to her own place.

Tang San felt bitter inside! According to his original plan, he was supposed to defeat Pretty Girl, become the champion, and then use the priority of choosing a spouse granted by the championship to select her directly. That way, even if Pretty Girl didn't know his true identity, she would have no choice but to agree, keeping it hidden from the Emperors. After returning home, he could then reveal his true identity to her, resolving everything smoothly.

But now, Pretty Girl had won, the priority was in her hands, and this complicated things. She was already a Quasi Emperor. If she chose not to pick a spouse, it's not impossible, but it would certainly displease Great Demon Emperor Heavenly Fox and other Emperors questioning her bloodline. Future issues would arise, rendering the marriage tournament meaningless. Moreover, as the initiator of the tournament, Great Demon Emperor Heavenly Fox would likely demand she make a choice.

Even with Tang San's wisdom, he found himself momentarily at a loss. He had calculated everything; the entire marriage tournament had unfolded as he planned, yet ironically fell apart at the final step with his beloved wife.

Now, he could do nothing but fly back to the throne beside Pretty Girl.

Great Demon Emperor Heavenly Fox and the other Emperors had already stepped out of the resting chamber. With a smile on his face, Great Demon Emperor Heavenly Fox announced, "The Battle of the Throne is officially over. I hereby declare, Jiali City Lord Pretty Girl as the final champion, securing Ancestral Court's top priority for ascending to Emperor status. Jin Miaolin of the Blue Golden Tree Clan claims secondary priority, followed by Xu Anyu of the Light Dragon Clan with third priority. Additionally, Jiang Chenchou of the Sunflower Spirit Clan, Lan Moqian of the Behemoth Giant Beast Tribe, and Ning Chenen of the Golden Mammoth Tribe have earned backup candidate qualifications. Apart from Xu Anyu, who has reported temporarily entering seclusion to the Ancestral Court, the other five Quasi Emperors and backup candidates are requested to ascend Ancestral Hall Mountain."

Xu Anyu had already informed Tang San earlier of his immediate retreat into seclusion. The sacred breath Tang San had left on the light element sprite was crucial for Xu Anyu's future path to Emperor status, as comprehending the sacred attribute defined his direction forward. Thus, he had promptly reported his retreat to the Ancestral Court, forfeiting his opportunity to choose a spouse in the tournament.

Tang San turned to look at Pretty Girl, but she had already soared skyward, heading toward Ancestral Hall Mountain. Left with no choice, he hurriedly followed her.

Jiang Chenchou, Ning Chenen, and Lan Moqian also rose from the observation zone, flying toward Ancestral Hall Mountain.

Although these three didn't attain Quasi Emperor status, should any of Tang San, Pretty Girl, or Xu Anyu fail during their ascension to Emperor or encounter accidents, they would become substitutes in order. This was the reason why six contestants participated in the final stages of the tournament.

As they reached Ancestral Hall Mountain's halfway point, standing before the Emperors, and gazed back at the tournament grounds and the Ancestral Court, a sense of commanding heights swept over them.

All the spectators had risen from their seats by now.

Great Demon Emperor Heavenly Fox smiled and said, "Congratulations to you all. Especially to the two Quasi Emperors. We look forward to seeing you join our ranks officially soon."

With the status of Quasi Emperor, even the Emperors present no longer maintained their once aloof demeanor before Tang San and Pretty Girl. The talent displayed during this Battle of the Throne signified undeniable future accomplishments. Everyone understood that once they ascended as Emperors, surpassing lower-ranked Emperors would be inevitable.

Crystal Phoenix Demon Emperor stood at a distance, but tears brimmed in his eyes. He had once thought that achieving Emperor status was the pinnacle of his life's pride, though also his greatest regret. Yet now, to his astonishment, his daughter had attained Quasi Emperor status at such a young age, with the road to future Emperorhood laid clearly before her. Far more promising than his journey had ever been, her youth ensured she could achieve peak Emperor status, surpassing his achievements by miles. At this moment, myriad emotions swirled in his heart.

Though Crystal Phoenix Demon Emperor dared not openly express his feelings, White Tiger Great Demon King had already laughed heartily, stepping forward to give his granddaughter a big hug.

"My precious girl, well done! Truly befitting of my granddaughter. Congratulations on becoming the champion; I look forward to you becoming the first Emperor of this era!"

The other Emperors all smiled subtly. After witnessing the blood flames erupting from Pretty Girl's Asura God's Sword earlier, who could doubt her abilities? At that moment, even Great Demon Emperor Heavenly Fox had felt threatened, sensing her power could endanger his own life. Though Great Demon Emperor Heavenly Fox ruled over luck, lacking significant combat abilities, he relied on disturbing opponents' fortunes to hinder their attacks or accuracy. Yet, the overwhelming aura exuded by the Asura God's Sword seemed impervious to his manipulations. Thus, even he now looked kindly at Pretty Girl.

"Old White Tiger, don't get too full of yourself," Undying Great Demon Emperor remarked irritably. Secretly, he thought, "She's my foster granddaughter too, bearing the phoenix bloodline!" Still, he couldn't help begrudging Crystal Phoenix Demon Emperor for abandoning his wife and daughter back in the day. Were it not for him, this girl would proudly carry the Phoenix lineage rather than bear the name of the Peacock Demon Clan. Regardless of everything, the Phoenix Demon Clan would soon boast three Emperors. With Pretty Girl securing victory in the Battle of the Throne, her ascension was already beyond doubt.

The Emperors stepped forward to offer their congratulations, and Pretty Girl reciprocated each greeting with courteous acknowledgment.

Tianyang Spirit King approached Tang San, glared at him, and spoke through a telepathic message: "You, oh you...what should I say to you? Who are you preparing to choose later? Jiang Chenchou already spoke with you, didn't he?"

Tang San's face was bitter. Having lost top-choice priority, his mind was in turmoil. Tianyang Spirit King came directly to converse with him, yet he found himself cornered without the possibility of choosing Pretty Girl. The predicament couldn't be graver.

"Tianyang, don't get too biased now." At that moment, a cold voice sounded. It was Earth Yin Spirit King who walked over, took Tianyang Spirit King by the arm, and dragged him away.

The actions of these two Emperors naturally drew attention from others. More than a few Emperors cast knowing smiles toward Tang San.

Though Tang San ultimately didn't claim victory in the tournament, in the eyes of the Emperors, he was arguably more important than Pretty Girl.

The Blue Golden Tree Clan was soon to become a Neutral Race, positioning itself as highly influential. Furthermore, Tang San's display of talent—including his inheritance from the Tree Ancestor, replication of the Crystal Great Demon Emperor's legacy, his powerful Ferocious Dragon ally, mastery of the sacred attribute, and insight into the Path of Life and Death—had solidified his extraordinary potential.

If White Tiger Great Demon King's earlier comment that Pretty Girl might become the strongest Emperor someday still felt exaggerated, Tang San's innate gifts and racial advantages had already suggested his future qualification for Lord of the Ancestral Court. His mastery over the life attribute wasn't far behind Great Demon Emperor Heavenly Fox's control over luck; moreover, his combat prowess was superior. With Great Demon Emperor Heavenly Fox already over two thousand years old, his eventual demise would make Tang San the most fitting candidate to lead the Ancestral Court. Monsters had dominated for years, while Spirit Monsters had yearned for their turn. If Tang San's power proved sufficient in the future, he would certainly garner unanimous support from Rihchen Empire's Spirit Kings in vying for the position. This was among the reasons Tianyang Spirit King had Jiang Chenchou deliver messages to Tang San.

Such a talented figure made him an ideal candidate for marital alliances, holding immense consequences for the advancement of any race.

With Tianyang and Earth Yin Spirit Kings occupying Tang San's immediate vicinity, other Emperors refrained from acting openly but looked on him with eager eyes—as though he were a feast waiting to be savored.

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