Soul Land V: Rebirth of Tang San

Are you joking? Among all the emperors present, more than one had this thought. Such fair and just words shouldn't include you of all people! You are mortal enemies, sworn foes, with a vendetta for the murder of a father! If she becomes the City Lord and eventually an emperor, with her excellent talents, wouldn't that make you more in danger? Won't she seek revenge for her father?

For a moment, the atmosphere within the Ancestral Court Council seemed somewhat peculiar. The odd ambience made all the emperors present fall into a brief silence. But no one would accuse the Crystal Phoenix Demon Emperor, as voting rights are the fundamental privilege of every emperor, which no one can interfere with.

The Great Demon Emperor Heavenly Fox narrowed his eyes slightly, understanding that, just as he had anticipated, an uncontrollable situation had indeed emerged with this girl. Surprisingly, the very Demon Emperor who was the least likely to agree had chosen to approve her report.

However, even within the Ancestral Court Council, the Great Demon Emperor Heavenly Fox, though the principal organizer, couldn't control everything and had to respect the opinions of the other emperors.

The Great Demon Emperor Heavenly Fox nodded slightly, "One vote in favor. Now, Sword Saint Demon Emperor."

His gaze shifted towards the second Great Demon Emperor, the Sky Piercing Cloud Conquering Sword Saint Demon Emperor, whose power had noticeably surged in recent times.

The Sword Saint Demon Emperor had a stern expression; from beginning to end, his focus had actually always been on the previous battles. With narrowed eyes and a grave voice, he said, "I agree," while raising his right hand.

With his agreement, the remaining emperors present were somewhat astonished. The Undying Great Demon Emperor, standing not far from the Heavenly Fox, subconsciously turned his head to look at the Heavenly Fox.

But the Heavenly Fox remained calm, as if he had already expected this, "Your reasons."

"Based on the previous three battles, her understanding of swordsmanship is profound, and she is able to integrate it well with her own abilities. If I'm not mistaken, the swordsmanship she used to finally defeat Cao Yuwei was similar to the Spiritual Sword, I am only interested in the sword. Therefore, I agree."

A straightforward reason. Among all the demon emperors present, the Crystal Phoenix and the Sword Saint Demon Emperors held relatively low positions, partly because both lacked their own main city and were not rulers of one. This was exactly why they should have been the most opposed to Pretty Girl, as only with the vacancy of the Jiali City Lord could they possibly take over. Thus, their approvals held a completely different significance.

For the other emperors, whether they supported or opposed, Jiali City would not fall into their hands, but for these two, if Pretty Girls' report failed, then the new master of Jiali City would almost certainly be selected from among these emperors, and without their own main cities, they were the most suitable candidates. Yet in such a scenario, even the Sword Saint Demon Emperor, so destitute as to consider selling the Tribal Artifact, still chose to support Pretty Girl.

All nine Great Demon Emperors, and now with two having approved her report from the start, the atmosphere in the room changed.

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"Sword Saint Your Excellency, whether you decide to support us or not, we still appreciate the help you've given us before. However, during Little Beauty's first reporting battle, you can carefully observe her final move. If you find her last move intriguing, then I hope you would support her report. No matter the outcome, I can personally examine that particular sword after. I once told you, the sword is judgment. What a true Sword of Judgment looks like, you must be interested in knowing."

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Not long prior, that youth had come to the Sword Saint Palace, a youth whom the Sword Saint Demon Emperor had thought to be dead, had come back to life and brought him a tremendous temptation.

Especially after witnessing with his own eyes how after Pretty Girl ultimately vanquished Cao Yuwei even his Nirvana and rebirth were so strenuous. For him, enamored with the sword, how could he possibly suppress the urge within? The Sword of Judgment, could this be the true Sword of Judgment? After judgment, even the undying attribute would have to be obliterated.

The Sword Saint Big Demon Emperor was well aware that the reason why Cao Yuwei ultimately succeeded in Nirvana was because she was protected and assisted by the Undying Great Demon Emperor and Pretty Girl's cultivation base was insufficient. Otherwise, the Sword of Judgment's unique characteristic alone could have likely completely annihilated her.

It was a style of swordsmanship he had never seen before, and it was also one of the improvements he desired most in his heart. If his sword could also achieve this feat, then certainly, the Emperor Sky Pillar would rise from the earth. How could he resist such a temptation? This was far more important than becoming the Main City Lord or anything else, the pursuit of his Red-crowned Crane Demon lineage! Had he wanted to become a City Lord, the situation would not be what it was now. Therefore, after personally experiencing the Sword Intent of Judgment, he did not hesitate to choose support.

"Good, two votes in favor." The procedure had to continue, and the Great Demon Emperor Heavenly Fox did not obsess over the current situation, his gaze shifting to the third Big Demon Emperor.

The third, naturally, was the third from the last in rank, the seventh out of all nine Big Demon Emperors, none other than the Golden Gleaming Mammoth Great Demon Emperor! He was also the one Pretty Girl had met when she first arrived at the council.

Golden light shimmered faintly on the Mammoth Great Demon Emperor's body as his gaze landed on Pretty Girl. Without much hesitation, he said in a deep voice, "I oppose her report."

As these words were uttered, for some reason, all the mid-tier emperors present felt a sense of relief. Right, this is normal, opposition is normal. If everyone supported, what would that be?

The expression of the Great Demon Emperor Heavenly Fox remained unchanged as she indifferently said, "Reason."

"Impure bloodline is my reason. I oppose someone with the bloodline of other races becoming City Lord. This could lead to unforeseen consequences in the future. If I remember correctly, since she became the temporary City Lord, the human groups near Jiali City and the surrounding main cities have started to shift towards Jiali City, causing many nobles seething yet silent, all because of her identity. Therefore, I do not agree with her becoming City Lord."

In fact, the real master of the main city closest to Jiali City was none other than this Golden Gleaming Mammoth Great Demon Emperor.

His point was entirely valid. An existence not of the Monsters Race, using their influence to favor their own bloodline's race, was almost inevitable. And in fact, the premature establishment of human settlements had already caused many grievances within the Ancestral Court; hence the Mammoth Great Demon Emperor's displeasure was perfectly normal.

"Understood, two votes in favor, one against," stated the Great Demon Emperor Heavenly Fox calmly.

Her gaze then fell upon the existence ranked sixth. This one was none other than the one who once hunted down Pretty Girl and her daughter, as well as Tang San, the Eternal Night King Dark Demon Emperor!

He had been rather silent today, from the beginning of the battle until now, almost as if he were not present. In truth, as the King of the Night, his spirit was never at its best during daytime, and he preferred to remain hidden in the darkness.

It was only at this moment that the gazes of all the emperors converged on him.

As the Dark Demon Great Demon Emperor's gaze met that of the Great Demon Emperor Heavenly Fox, just when all the emperors subconsciously thought he would surely oppose, a complex look suddenly appeared in his eyes.

"I approve!"

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Everyone, guess, why would the Dark Demon Great Demon Emperor choose to approve?