Chapter 840: Winning Means What Now?
"In a sense, you're right, but the process is not that simple. You see, the Fire God's Scepter has been passed down through generations of our clan, always held by the clan leader. Each leader is chosen by the scepter itself, their destiny determined from birth. The chosen wielder is bathed in the divine radiance of the scepter and granted the best physique for cultivation, allowing them to grow rapidly until they have the strength to wield it. I am the current wielder, and the scepter has chosen Ling'er to be the next.
"You are correct: the Scorching King came to borrow the scepter in order to break through. But the Fire God's Scepter can only be used by someone whose aura it recognizes and acknowledges. For him to borrow its power to ascend, he had to earn that acknowledgement. So the proposal he was talking about was... well... marriage. Only by becoming Ling'er's husband and being blessed by the Fire God's Scepter could he use the scepter's power for cultivation and advancement. The Sunborne Nymph Emperor's Emperor Seed was the betrothal gift."
After hearing Huo Quan's explanation, Tang San was dumbfounded. Meanwhile, Huo Ling'er looked at him with a hint of resentment, clearly displeased that he had pulled away from her arm earlier.
Tang San couldn't help but feel amused and helpless. He had come to stop the Scorching King from becoming an Emperor, and that part had gone swimmingly, but he had never expected to get caught up in something like this. He had ruined a marriage proposal! No wonder the Scorching King had been so furious earlier: Tang San was essentially objecting not to a business deal, but to his marriage!
Huo Quan then continued, "Since you have won against the Scorching King, that means you have the right to take his place and marry Ling'er."
There was no need to explain further; the meaning was clear. They expected Tang San to take the Scorching King's place and marry Huo Ling'er!
The Firedawn clan leader didn't even suggest that Tang San offer up a betrothal gift. It was clear what he wanted.
"Clan Leader, please hold on a moment. We... Uh... This matter needs to be discussed a bit more thoroughly," Tang San said urgently.
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