Chapter 943: Overcrowded
Big Cat grinned. "Looks like you're about to seal that business deal."
Tang San smiled. "Eh, nothing more than a stick and a carrot. With enough incentive, these creatures will do anything."
"Is there anything I can do to help?"
"No need. Just focus on the tournament. This is actually a great opportunity to temper yourself. You could say that the strongest non-Emperor contenders from across the realm will appear at this matchmaking tournament. And with an Emperor's seat on the line, everyone will go all out. It's a rare chance, perfect for honing your abilities. Just make sure to protect yourself when facing that opponent of yours."
Big Cat nodded. He knew exactly what Tang San meant.
After parting ways with Big Cat, Tang San returned alone to the Ancestral Court's Council Mountain. The appearance of the Shadowfiend today had given him a sudden, bold idea. It needed further discussion with the Shadowfiend clan leader before it could be fully realized, but it seemed to be feasible. The risk to the Shadowfiend clan would be significant, of course, but Tang San was confident he could offer terms compelling enough to win their support.
Only three days remained before the grand auction. Through the Discerning Eye of Heaven, Tang San could see that the fortune of the Ancestral Court was rising steeply, nearly returning to its historical peak.
This was clearly the handiwork of the Celestial Fox clan behind the scenes. From the appearance of the Ancestral Tree and its gift of life essence to the Daemon Continent, to using this matchmaking tournament and the grand auction to gather attention from across the continent—all of it was an effective method for consolidating fortune.
The more fortune the Ancestral Court accumulated, the more stable its position as the center of the Daemon Continent would become. The more fortune converged here, the more divine blessing would flow into the Celestial Fox Holy Mountain, aiding the Celestial Fox Demon Emperor's recovery.