Chapter 1096: Leave Me Some Space
Chapter 1096: Leave Me Some Space
Because of the situation, the Grand, Second, and Third Elders had all become the center of attention. They were more respected than ever before.
"A Crown Prince is coming in person, what more sincerity do you want?" Seeing Tang San's helpless smile, Xu An'yu couldn't help but laugh as well.
Tang San sighed. "Alright, alright. Crystal City is the number one city after all, so it makes sense. But don't bother thinking about the Grand Elder. I already promised him to the Sunborne Nymph Emperor. You know, without his support, I wouldn't be where I am today. As for the Second Elder, I already gave my word to the Celestial Fox Demon Emperor. Once I become Emperor, I'll need him to manage fortune on my behalf."
Xu An'yu gave him a suspicious look. "Don't tell me you're still thinking about that Eight-Tailed Celestial Fox wife team?"
Tang San rolled his eyes. "You're overthinking it. I wouldn't dare, even if you gave me your courage."
Xu An'yu grumbled with jealousy, "Mei Gongzi is just too damn beautiful. Strictly speaking, we're even romantic rivals. So that just leaves the Third Elder for me?"
Tang San snorted. "Romantic rivals? Please. My Little Mei never even looked at you. Don't flatter yourself."
Xu An'yu's eyes widened. "Hey, that's just mean. No need to hit me where it hurts!"
The two burst into laughter again.
Suddenly, Xu An'yu's expression turned serious. "Brother Jin, I have a request."
"What is it?"
Xu An'yu gave a bitter smile. "Leave me some space."
Tang San's eyes narrowed slightly. "Space for what?"
Xu An'yu sighed. "You know what I mean. On the surface, there are three Emperor seats available, but… seriously? Let's not talk about Mei Gongzi; her divine sword is massively powerful, far beyond what a normal Emperor's seat can support. I bet the instant she ascends, her Celestial Pillar will surpass three hundred meters, maybe more. As for you… With your insight into holy energy and the force of life and destruction, your pillar will be colossal. Maybe you'll even reach the heights of Her Late Majesty eventually. But if the two of you take up so much space, what's left for me? My position as Crown Prince might become meaningless. Can you maybe hold back a little until I ascend? Let's all become Emperors together, then we can talk about cultivation."
In truth, Tang San had guessed Xu An'yu's intent the moment he had arrived. As Xu An'yu said, nobody here was an idiot. No one could fail to see that Tang San, Xu An'yu, and Mei Gongzi would not become ordinary Emperors. Indeed, on the surface, three Emperor seats were available. But could they truly accommodate all three of them? Fat chance.
Xu An'yu hadn't expected to lose to Tang San and only take the third position. Yet here he was, having to humble himself.
Tang San smiled slightly and said, "Don't worry, Brother Xu. I promise you: When you ascend, there will be enough room for your Celestial Pillar. You have my word."
Xu An'yu blinked, taken aback. He hadn't expected Tang San to agree so easily. This was, after all, an Emperor's seat! He'd only come to test the waters, to see if Tang San would take all the fortune or leave him some as well.
The Adamant Nymph Emperor's Celestial Pillar had reached nearly three hundred meters, but the Crystal Demon Emperor's had surpassed six hundred. That was why there were three seats. From Xu An'yu's perspective, Mei Gongzi's pillar would reach three hundred meters the very moment she ascended, and that would instantly mark her as a powerful new Emperor. As long as Tang San's pillar didn't exceed four hundred meters, there should still be enough room for Xu An'yu to hold back a bit and squeeze through.
Now that he had Tang San's word, what more could he ask?
"Brother Jin, I'm truly grateful." Xu An'yu's expression was filled with sincerity.
Tang San chuckled. "Didn't you say we're on the same side? We're the new generation of Emperors, so we have to support each other."
"Exactly! I'll never be your enemy. You claimed that you just tricked the Light Sprite for a moment, but I know that if you hadn't refused her, she would've really ditched me to follow you. And besides, we both inherited the legacy of the Crystal Demon Emperor. Becoming Emperors together is also a way of honoring her will. We're brothers forever."
As the newly appointed Lord of Crystal City and the dragons' acknowledged rising star, Xu An'yu's friendship was both meaningful and valuable.
Tang San didn't respond, just smiled quietly. Xu An'yu had no idea why he had agreed so easily. But for Crystalline's sake, what was one more Emperor among friends?
Xu An'yu said, "Alright, then I won't bother you anymore. Let me know when you're ready to depart. I'll go to Skytree City with you."
After Xu An'yu left, Tang San changed his appearance inside the room, disguising himself as an ordinary person and putting on a cloak that concealed his aura. Then he quietly teleported away.
He left the White Tiger Hotel, then teleported again to a familiar corner of the Ancestral Court's outskirts.
The little tavern was quiet. With the Battle for the Throne over, it had returned to its usual stillness.
In a dim corner, a gray-robed figure sat at a table. Without a sound, Tang San appeared in the chair opposite.
"Here's the final payment." He tossed over a pouch of amethystine coins.
The gray-robed person caught the bag, glanced inside, and immediately said, "Too much."
Tang San said calmly, "Your team did a good job. Consider the rest advance payment for our next collaboration."
The person nodded and put the pouch away. "Same contact method. Not sure what your purpose is, but if it hits the Ancestral Court, we're interested."
"Understood. Until next time." Tang San's figure vanished into thin air.
Even though the gray-robed person was a top-tier stealth expert, they couldn't sense how Tang San had disappeared.
***
With everything handled, Tang San finally led the Blue Gold Tree clan's elders away from the Ancestral Court and returned to Skytree City.
They rode carriages out of the city, then Tang San and Xu An'yu disembarked and flew by themselves.
Watching the rivers and forests rush by beneath them, the Blue Gold Tree elders couldn't help but feel as if they were in a dream.
When they had arrived at the Ancestral Court, they had been a powerless clan, bullied by everyone. Now, they were returning as one of the most prominent powers on the continent, with a Crown Prince of their own and an alliance with another. Their future Emperor's Sacred Mountain was already under construction in the Ancestral Court. Such honors were unprecedented.
The Blue Gold Tree clan was no longer a weakling at others' mercy; it had risen again.
Tang San and Xu An'yu flew ahead, with Tang San riding the Crystal Dragon and Xu An'yu sitting on the head of his own Radiant Twin Dragon. These two dragon knights soaring through the heavens represented the dawn of a new generation in the Ancestral Court.
The carriages of the Blue Gold Tree elders followed behind in a grand procession. Whenever they passed by a city, powerful beings rose into the sky to greet them and to offer hospitality. And everywhere they decided to stop, they were met with the most exquisite welcome—no more guest houses made of fire-attribute bricks.
The Battle for the Throne had captivated the hearts of all races across the Daemon Continent. Every detail of the tournament had been widely publicized and discussed. Even if some hadn't witnessed it firsthand, they had heard all the results, and descriptions of every match had been delivered to every corner of the realm.