Chapter 884: Challenging the Emperor
"We will fight for the Blue Gold Tree clan, at all costs, until our last breath!" The voices of the Blue Gold Tree clan’s elders varied, but in this moment, they were all filled with unshakable resolve. Even the second and third elders, who were quite advanced in age, had their eyes brimming with tears.
The Blue Gold Tree clan had been oppressed for far too long. At this moment, Tang San’s words had completely ignited their dormant spirits. At this moment, the Blue Gold Tree clan had truly risen.
Sensing the unified spirit emanating from them, the Soul Capturer Nymph Emperor couldn’t help but be moved. The Blue Gold Tree clan had truly found themselves a great leader! Though his decision was anything but wise, if this leader were to die here today, it would have an extraordinary impact on the entire Blue Gold Tree clan—especially with the Ancestral Tree now awakened. Great changes were likely coming for this clan.
The Adamant Nymph Emperor, in the meantime, was clenching its fists. On the way back, the Soul Capturer Nymph Emperor had been advising it the whole time. After all, what the various clans had done to the Blue Gold Trees was not only dishonorable, but outright illegal. Now that things were out in the open, it was best to take a step back. After all, Adamant City was wealthy enough to offer compensation to the Blue Gold Tree clan, and that way, everyone could save face, turning a massive issue into a solvable one.
The Adamant Nymph Emperor felt as if it had swallowed a fly. He was an Emperor—how could it easily lower its head? That’s why, upon return, it had tried to intimidate Tang San. But who could have predicted that its intimidation would have no effect at all? Tang San had calmly and logically stated his case. Then, when the Soul Capturer Nymph Emperor had stepped in to mediate, it had grudgingly accepted. After all, among the seven Emperors of the Solstice Empire, plant-type Emperors were the most numerous, and many had benefited from the Ancestral Tree's blessings. But what it had never expected was that this young leader of the Blue Gold Tree clan would refuse to take the easy way out and instead choose to stand his ground.
Of course, it didn’t think Tang San could defeat it, but killing this young leader would bring its own set of troubles. It would be hard to explain to the Ancestral Court, not to mention that after Tang San’s speech, the Blue Gold Tree clan would be in an uproar. The conflict between the two clans had already escalated into a full-blown crisis, and it would only be worse. Though it was an Emperor and therefore unafraid, the awakening of the Ancestral Tree made it cautious. If the Blue Gold Tree clan were to cultivate an Emperor of their own, things could get truly troublesome.
The Ancestral Court had already sensed a shift in the balance of power due to the awakening of the Ancestral Tree. The Celestial Fox Demon Emperor, who represented the entire Empyrean Dominion, was clearly supporting the Blue Gold Tree clan. This would undoubtedly have a significant impact on Adamant City.
So, whether it won or lost, this battle would be bad for Adamant City. But at this point, it was already riding a tiger and couldn’t back down.
"Clan Leader Jin, I understand how you feel. But it’s better to resolve enmities than to deepen them. Both you and Its Majesty the Adamant are pillars of the Ancestral Court. Killing each other will only give outsiders a reason to laugh. I guarantee you that the Adamant Nymph clan will provide you with a proper explanation and sufficient compensation..." The Soul Capturer Nymph Emperor was still trying to mediate.