Chapter 868: The Gift of the Celestial Fox
As soon as he finished speaking, all the Blue Gold Tree clan elders present were taken aback. The reason their clansmen had been practically poached by others was that they were simply not skilled in combat. At the same level of cultivation, they were almost always the weakest. What Tang San said meant he was ready to take a firm stance to reclaim their people, which meant that conflict was almost inevitable. Although the Ancestral Tree had shown incredible power earlier, its husk was rooted here and couldn't move. How were they to fight other main cities?
The Grand Elder was just about to say something when suddenly, the Ancestral Tree behind Tang San rippled with a layer of azure light. Each leaf glimmered with golden radiance, illuminating Tang San's figure as if it were coated in gold. Tang San's life aura surged again, giving off an even stronger sense of unity with the Ancestral Tree.
Ling Tian's expression changed dramatically. He could clearly feel the sudden surge in Tang San's fortune—a massive pillar of light that soared all the way to heaven. With his seven-tailed cultivation, he actually found himself unable to look directly at this newly appointed Blue Gold Tree clan leader!
Recalling the instructions given to him before he set out, Ling Tian respectfully said, "I will convey your will to the Ancestral Court. I have also brought a gift from His Majesty the Celestial Fox, to congratulate the clan on the Ancestral Tree's revival."
As he spoke, he raised his hand, presenting Tang San with a translucent, glowing white object.
Seeing what it was, even Tang San was downright stunned. It was a lotus seed, one of the fortune seeds in the pod at the center of the Heavenly Bloom!
Back in the day, Tang San had used a number of such clusters of pure fortune to practically bribe the planar ruler, providing the foundation for his success in passing his tribulation. He hadn't expected that the Celestial Fox Demon Emperor would be so generous as to give one to the Blue Gold Tree clan. After all, Tang San knew its significance just as well as the Celestial Fox Demon Emperor himself.
But Tang San immediately understood the intent behind this gift. The seed was something the Celestial Fox Demon Emperor had condensed himself, so it was connected to him and by extension to his clan. He aimed to use it in the same way Tang San had used his chaos energy—to connect to the Ancestral Tree's life energy and receive nourishment. At the same time, the fortune contained within the seed would also assist the Ancestral Tree in consolidating its life energy. It was a win-win scenario that meant the Celestial Fox clan would also solidify its relationship with the Blue Gold Tree clan.
It seemed that the life essence gathered by the Ancestral Tree's revival had already brought enormous benefits to the Celestial Fox Demon Emperor if it had prompted such an extravagant gesture.
Tang San raised his right hand, summoning a gentle blue glow that enveloped the lotus seed and drew it toward him. After briefly inspecting it, he nodded in approval. "Please convey my thanks to His Majesty."
Ling Tian smiled and nodded in return, saying, "His Majesty said that when you see this lotus seed, you will surely understand his intentions. At the same time, I can give you a response to your first request. As you are now the leader of the Blue Gold Tree clan, you are eligible to become the ruler of Skytree City. According to the Ancestral Court's rules, you are now the acting city lord, and you must report to the Ancestral Court's Council within one year. Should you pass the evaluation, you will become the official city lord. His Majesty will fully support you when that time comes."
Just like how Mei Gongzi had to undergo evaluation in order to take over Kali City, Tang San would have to go through the same process to become the official ruler of Skytree City. However, the Celestial Fox Demon Emperor's attitude this time was vastly different. The Ancestral Tree's resurgence greatly benefited the continent's fortune. Tang San was of the opinion that neither the Celestial Fox Demon Emperor nor any of the other Emperors would prevent him from becoming city lord or ascending to Emperorhood. Once the life essence became more concentrated, it was even possible that more Emperors could emerge on the Daemon Continent, and this would be a major boon.