Chapter 940: Tang San Wont Have a Problem
"Mhm, thank you, Grandpa." Mei Gongzi nodded seriously. She still had quite a bit of confidence in herself; three first-tier bloodlines and a supreme divine artifact like the Asura Sword were not something just anyone could possess. Moreover, she had cultivated a lot. She was no longer the same person as when she had first stepped into the eleventh order.
"What about Tang San? Does he have to start from the elimination rounds?"
The White Tiger Demon Emperor nodded and said, "Not just him. All participants, aside from you, must begin from the elimination rounds. There is certainly some element of luck involved in the draw."
"Okay." Mei Gongzi wasn't worried about Tang San's luck at all; he possessed the Discerning Eye of Heaven. The only question was whether he'd be able to use it without being detected by the Celestial Fox Demon Emperor, who would no doubt be monitoring the draw process.
The White Tiger Demon Emperor said, "Make sure you're well-prepared. Your second grandfather said he won't come see you today to avoid exposing your relationship, but he asked me to pass along a message: this Battle for the Throne is of utmost importance. If your life is in danger, you may reveal your phoenix bloodline, but if you can win without using it, that would be best. Otherwise, having three Emperors from the phoenix race would not be an acceptable outcome, especially from the dragon race."
Mei Gongzi nodded. She understood the situation very well: If she were to utilize Immortal Flame Phoenix abilities during the competition and her bloodline was exposed, the backlash from other clans would be swift. The Undying Demon Emperor and the Crystal Phoenix Demon Emperor were already two more phoenix Emperors than anyone wanted. If she also became an Emperor, that would make three, an unprecedented event in the history of the Ancestral Court.
Why must the right to become an Emperor be approved by the Ancestral Court? Precisely for the sake of balancing power among the various races and clans. Otherwise, powerful ones like the dragons, phoenixes, and behemoths could indeed produce more Emperors, leaving others without any chances. That was something no other clan would accept. It was a crucial principle for both the Empyrean Dominion and the Solstice Empire.
Therefore, the Undying Demon Emperor naturally hoped Mei Gongzi would become a second Peacock Demon Emperor. The Peacock Demon clan had Emperors in the past, but none currently. Mei Gongzi was also female, which worked in her favor due to how things were set up. In fact, aside from her human heritage, there wasn't much anyone could hold against her. As long as the arranged marriage through the tournament was completed, even the matter of her human side would be resolved, making her acceptable to the current Emperors.
The White Tiger Demon Emperor smiled. "You don't need to worry about Tang San. With his abilities, reaching the finals should be no problem. When have you ever seen him act without confidence? And since this involves his relationship with you, he'll be even more cautious. He's already thoroughly prepared. Honestly, I'm more curious about his performance than yours. Watching his matches might be even more exciting than watching yours."