Chapter 1083: The Girls from Every Side...
Chapter 1083: The Girls from Every Side...
The Earthshade Nymph Emperor sighed softly. "Xu An'yu was built upon the vast resources of the dragon race, and he himself is incredibly gifted. The dragons aren't called the number one race for nothing. With countless years of accumulated power, it's never been difficult for them to produce Emperors. But as for Jin Miaolin... even I can't quite see through him. I honestly can't fathom how he became this strong. But either way, both are true chosen ones. They won't just stop at becoming ordinary Emperors; they may very well become leaders of the entire Ancestral Court. It was the same with the Crystal Demon Emperor, and she only started revealing her monstrous potential after she attained the throne. These two are already this strong now.
"But that aside… Xu An'yu is a dragon, and apart from exceptional circumstances, his future spouse will also come from among the dragons. But Jin Miaolin is different. If you could gain his help, your own achievements would rise to another level. Don't forget, this Battle for the Throne is also a matchmaking tournament. What do you think of him?"
Shen Xiao froze. "Master… Uh… You want the truth?"
The Earthshade Nymph Emperor nodded. "Of course."
Shen Xiao gave a wry smile. "I honestly looked down on him before. I thought he was just lucky to keep advancing. The Blue Gold Tree clan is so weak that I didn't even bother paying attention to them. Who could've known that guy had been hiding himself so well? He even inherited the Crystal Demon Emperor's legacy…"
The Earthshade Nymph Emperor said calmly, "So... you're not interested in him?"
But Shen Xiao's eyes lit up. "On the contrary, I am interested now. Actually, I was thinking of visiting him at the White Tiger Hotel later. What do you think?"
The Earthshade Nymph Emperor laughed. "I think… that whatever happens will depend on your skills. Jin Miaolin's future is limitless, and the Blue Gold Tree clan will definitely rise again under his leadership. Because of that, there will be many trying to win his favor. Moving early is the smart play. Go on, then."
"Alright! I'm going now. I will win him over!" Shen Xiao clenched her fist as she spoke.
***
At the Rainbowglaze Palace.
"Huh? You mean me? You want me to get close to Jin Miaolin and make him choose me tomorrow?" Nan Xuewei looked at the Rainbowglaze Nymph Emperor in shock.
"What, is that beneath you?" the Rainbowglaze Nymph Emperor asked, looking at its treasured daughter.
Nan Xuewei blinked. "Would he even choose me? Besides, he's got that weird blue skin… He looks so ugly…"
The Rainbowglaze clan had always been devoted to aesthetics. Of course, that applied to their own clan's aesthetics.
The Rainbowglaze Nymph Emperor said flatly, "Can you eat handsomeness? If you want to be a hundred percent sure of succeeding my position, you better get that straight. Didn't you see how the Adamant Nymph clan has been floundering ever since the loss of the Adamant Nymph Emperor? With your current ability, you can't support our entire clan alone."
Nan Xuewei pouted. "That's not what you used to say. You always said beauty was the foundation of everything…."
"That was then. This is now. We can't miss this opportunity. Besides, it's still true: Your looks are your greatest asset. I can assure you, he's not lacking admirers for tomorrow's matchmaking."
Nan Xuewei said a bit sadly, "But... I don't like him!"
"Feelings can be cultivated," the Rainbowglaze Nymph Emperor said coldly. "We nymphs have finally produced someone who could potentially replace the Sunborne Nymph Emperor in the future. If you miss this chance, you'll regret it for the rest of your life. As my heir, the next Rainbowglaze Nymph Emperor, you don't have a choice. For the sake of our clan, and for Rainbowglaze City, even if you must feign affection, you must win over a powerful ally. As for who that ally should be… Don't forget, we're mineral-type nymphs. We need far more life energy than others do. In other words, whether our lineage flourishes under your rule depends on Jin Miaolin. That is your responsibility."
Nan Xuewei lowered her head, and her stunning beauty took on a touch of sorrow.
***
At the White Tiger Grand Hotel
Back in her hotel suite, Mei Gongzi was in a terrible mood.
In truth, ever since she saw Jin Miaolin and Xu An'yu reveal their trump cards, her mood had plummeted.
They were too strong. Both of them possessed extraordinary artifacts and power. She had the Asura Sword, yes, but those two also had incredible weapons and terrifying might.
What weighed on her most, though, were the words Jin Miaolin had whispered to her in the waiting area.
Tang San, where are you? The competition is almost over, so why haven't you come back? What am I supposed to do? Fight to the death, or run away with you after it all ends?
Just then, light flickered. Mei Gongzi turned instinctively toward the terrace.
Two figures appeared: the Undying Demon Emperor and the White Tiger Demon Emperor, arriving together. Both Emperors wore warm smiles as they stepped inside.
Mei Gongzi quickly moved to greet them. "Grandfather. Second Grandfather."
The White Tiger Demon Emperor laughed. "Little one, you really made us proud this time! Champion of the winners' bracket, a Crown Princess. Our family's got another Emperor coming!"
The Undying Demon Emperor nodded slightly. "Our phoenix race will flourish like never before, all thanks to you. Tomorrow is the final match. Normally, we wouldn't disturb you tonight… but there's something I must talk to you about."
"What is it, Grandpa?" Mei Gongzi asked.
The Undying Demon Emperor looked at her seriously. "What do you think of Jin Miaolin?"
Mei Gongzi's heart skipped a beat. She instantly realized that her grandfather had been impressed by Jin Miaolin's performance today against Xu An'yu.
"Grandpa, what do you mean? I already have someone I love. I could never choose someone else," she responded at once.
The Undying Demon Emperor sighed. "But you must understand, Jin Miaolin may well become the next Crystal Demon Emperor. Even the Ancestral Tree might not match his control over life energy, and the Crystal Demon Emperor's legacy ensured that he would never be a weakling like everyone else in his clan. He even subdued the Scourge Dragon, and more importantly, merged life and destruction into a higher-order energy that we've never even heard of before, and life and light into holy energy. These two energies both hold potential to transcend the limits of this plane. In other words, not only will he reach the Emperor level, but… he has the potential to transcend it. If that happens, he won't just be a ruler; he could become a true god. If that day comes, all of Planet Falan will evolve. I truly hope you can grasp this opportunity."
But Mei Gongzi shook her head without hesitation. "Grandpa, I really do have someone I love. Feelings aren't a bargaining chip. The reason I've fought so hard and strived forward with everything I have is so I can take control of my own life. How could I let go of it just like that?"
The Undying Demon Emperor fell briefly silent. "Little Mei, don't rush your decision. There's still one more night. Think it over carefully. If you choose him… your future will be smooth beyond imagination."
Mei Gongzi's eyes reddened. In that moment, she truly felt aggrieved. Tang San, where are you? Why won't you come when I need you the most?
Then, the White Tiger Demon Emperor spoke up. "Brother Undying, I don't think we need to pressure Little Mei. Love is something that must come from the heart. Yes, profit matters, but you phoenixes will have three Emperors, and then me as your ally. We will become the greatest force in the entire Empyrean Dominion, maybe even the Ancestral Court. There's no need to force anything. Let Little Mei follow her heart."
At his words, Mei Gongzi's eyes lit up—only for them to mist over a moment later. Her tears glistened as all the grievance she held in her heart over not being able to reach Tang San threatened to erupt.