Chapter 1088: Tang San Concedes
Chapter 1088: Tang San Concedes
Two figures soared simultaneously from the platform halfway up Council Mountain. They were none other than the strongest beings from the Empyrean Dominion and the Solstice Empire: the Undying Demon Emperor and the Sunborne Nymph Emperor.
For the final battle of the Battle for the Throne to be overseen by these two most powerful Emperors was undoubtedly the perfect arrangement.
The Sunborne Nymph Emperor glanced at both Tang San and Mei Gongzi. "You are both already Crown Princes. The future belongs to you. Although this is the final match, I hope you both will show restraint."
Tang San and Mei Gongzi bowed slightly in acknowledgment.
The Sunborne Nymph Emperor announced, "Both sides, prepare."
Before the echo of his words dissipated, and before the audience could even quiet down, a blood-red beam shot into the sky. A terrifying aura pierced through the heavens in an instant.
Blazing crimson flames lit up the entire sky, radiating an overwhelming sense of majesty that made both the Sunborne Nymph Emperor and the Undying Demon Emperor change expression.
The Sunborne Nymph Emperor opened his mouth slightly. Whoa, so now you're ignoring me!?
Tang San was no less dumbfounded at this moment.
Opposite him, Mei Gongzi's entire body was ablaze with blood-red flames. Though she hadn't summoned the Asura Sword, the scarlet beam erupting skyward was unmistakably sword intent. She seemed to be activating every bit of power within her to power that sword intent. In just moments, the power she radiated had already surpassed the level that had forced Ning Chen'en to surrender earlier.
Clearly, her synchronization with the Asura Sword had deepened significantly. But was she really going to strike Tang San with that?
Under the ignition of her entire bloodline's power, the Asura Sword emitted an unprecedented sense of majesty; it was an aura of pure supremacy, as if it alone stood above all. Even with the two Emperors' energy barriers still in place, Tang San could feel the sword intent of judgment radiating from it.
The Black Tortoise Shield appeared at once. Tang San infused it with life energy, and the surface of the shield transformed again into a black vortex. But this time, the vortex was moving rather weakly, almost as if it was… trembling, shivering with fear.
Even an artifact as mighty as the Black Tortoise Shield was terrified of the Asura Sword!
The two Emperors exchanged glances, and only then did the Sunborne Nymph Emperor solemnly declare, "Begin."
The energy barrier instantly vanished, and the overwhelming sword intent of the Asura Sword descended upon Tang San. The terrifying force sent ripples across the surface of the Black Tortoise Shield.
Behind Tang San, an illusory Crystal Dragon emerged. Streams of water gathered from all directions, pouring into the Black Tortoise Shield.
Mei Gongzi's eyes were grave as she stepped forward in midair, both hands now gripping the Asura Shadow Sword.
Then, she slashed down toward Tang San.
At that moment, it was as if the sky had been split in twain by the crimson beam. Red light flashed and fell instantly.
Tang San hid behind the Black Tortoise Shield, whose surface now shimmered with flowing water.
CLANGGGGGGG—
In the massive roar that followed, the Black Tortoise Shield seemed to transform into a vast sea, its endless waves clashing against the crimson blade of sword intent. Yet that blade slashed through the waves like they were nothing.
Tang San was blasted a thousand meters back before he could stabilize himself. That one strike, driven by Mei Gongzi's burning bloodline power, would have reached the Emperor level even if she were wielding a random stick. And what she was wielding was the Asura Sword!
In truth, the Asura Sword could never truly harm Tang San, since he was also one of its masters. But the Black Tortoise Shield wasn't Tang San. And when something blocked its path, the Asura Sword showed no mercy.
Tang San held the divine seat of the Sea God, making his control over water incredibly strong. Combined with the Black Tortoise Shield and the bloodline force of the Endless Nymph Emperor simulated through the Crystal Dragon, he had unleashed a tremendous defense. Yet after withstanding Mei Gongzi's heaven-rending slash, a crack had still appeared on the surface of the Black Tortoise Shield. And this was the strongest defensive divine item in this world! Even though this wasn't the true Asura Sword, it had still damaged the shield, a testament to just how powerful that strike was.
The blood flames around Mei Gongzi surged again, and her aura swelled explosively. She was burning everything she had, igniting the Flame of Life. Under this stimulation, the Asura Shadow Sword burst into even more dazzling brilliance. Terrifying sword intent filled the skies, making the azure take a faint red hue. Tang San even vaguely felt the presence of the actual Asura Sword—perhaps because it was already nearing Planet Falan, or perhaps because Mei Gongzi's outburst of power was strengthening their connection enough for her to use its true power.
"No! You'll damage your essence!" Tang San shouted urgently, unable to care about anything else.
Even though Phoenix Nirvana could recover all injuries, if her life essence was burned too deeply, it would be incredibly difficult to restore. Mei Gongzi's usage of the Asura Sword risked permanently shortening her lifespan, to the extent where not even Blue Gold Fruits could restore it. After all, Tang San wasn't truly a member of the Blue Gold Tree clan, so he couldn't produce Emperor-level Blue Gold Fruits in the future.
But Mei Gongzi paid him no heed. She raised the Asura Sword once more.
Tang San's mouth twitched. "Don't do it! I surrender! Stop burning your life away!"
There was nothing more important than his wife's life.
In their past life, why had Xiao Wu fallen? It was because after giving birth to their son, in order to ensure the child's survival, she had absorbed most of the destructive energy of the Golden Dragon King within him into herself, injuring her life essence. Even as a god, wounds to life essence were extremely troublesome. At that time, the God Realm was also dealing with the ravages of cosmic turbulence. As the Supreme God King, Tang San had to devote himself entirely to protecting the realm, leaving no time to carefully examine his wife's condition. Later, when the God Realm was drawn into a black hole, he fought to save it—and by the time he realized something was wrong with her body, it was already irreversible.
So now, when he saw Mei Gongzi burning her life essence just to defeat him, he could no longer care about anything else. He immediately surrendered.
He would rather face all the Emperors at once than let his beloved suffer even the slightest harm again.
Seeing the worry and urgency on his face, Mei Gongzi's stern expression softened slightly. The blood-red glow of the Asura Shadow Sword gradually faded to crimson-black.
Tang San turned to the two Emperors in the sky and said helplessly, "I concede."
The Sunborne Nymph Emperor's mouth twitched. Without a doubt, Jin Miaolin had been the most underestimated contender in this tournament, yet he'd made it all the way to the finals. He was representing nymphs, and at least for now, the Blue Gold Tree clan was not a neutral clan. Naturally, the Sunborne Nymph Emperor hoped Jin Miaolin would win, bringing glory to the nymph races.
But this dumb kid had conceded after just one strike, even after withstanding it. His shield was damaged, yes, but its defense had already proven extraordinary. Clearly, with the way Mei Gongzi was burning herself, three strikes would have been her limit. If he had just endured three attacks, he would have been champion. But instead, he had chosen to yield for the sake of love!
A future Emperor of the Empyrean Dominion burning her life essence would benefit the Solstice Empire, no? And Mei Gongzi clearly had no interest in him romantically. What was the point of this chivalrous act?
The Undying Demon Emperor, on the other hand, was in an excellent mood, and he had to try hard to contain his joy. "Very well. The final champion of this Battle for the Throne is Mei Gongzi of the Peacock Demon clan, Lord of Kali City. Congratulations!"