Chapter 932: You Know Too Much
Tang San shook his head and said, "There's no need to be so nervous. The Emperors understand very well that the Ancestral Tree cannot truly awaken. The Ancestral Tree governs the life origin of the plane. That's the most fundamental force of any realm. Back then, its divine sense didn't scatter because it died, but because it had ascended to a certain level without a divine seat to support its vast divine consciousness. That's what led to its fusion with heaven and earth. It became part of the world itself. So what's awakening now is merely its instincts, not its actual spirit. If it were truly awakening, the entire plane would be shaken. Even the laws of the universe wouldn't permit such a thing."
Xiao He nodded in realization. "So that's how it is. I thought the rush to hold the matchmaking tournament was because of the Ancestral Tree's awakening. But in the end, it's still just a contest for the Emperor seats. And now that another seat has opened up, the competition will be even fiercer rather than calming down. More eleventh-order powerhouses will believe they have a shot. Are you and Little Mei going to each claim a seat?"
Tang San nodded slightly. "Yes. Well, we'll probably take all three seats."
Xiao He's eyes sharpened. "You mean... one single throne is not wide enough for you to sit down on?"
He was too sharp not to catch the hidden meaning behind Tang San's words.
Tang San chuckled. "You know too much."
A trace of worry flickered in Xiao He's eyes. "You're playing with fire. I just hope you'll keep Little Mei in mind and avoid reckless moves. Your safety—both of yours—is far more important than becoming an Emperor. Do you understand me? As her father, I can't bear to see her in danger."
Tang San smiled gently. "You can rest assured, I value that more than anything. I won't make a move unless I'm absolutely certain. There's no such thing as risk for me."
"Good. To be honest, it does feel like you've grown more restrained. Seems you gained a lot on your trip." Xiao He looked at Tang San with admiration. Even with his own cultivation rising, he couldn't remotely sense the limits of Tang San's strength.