Soul Land V: Rebirth of Tang San

Chapter 698 Return to Tianyang

The emperors in question were not only those currently in existence but also those who had passed away. At this stage, she was to accept the baptism of Ancestor Court Holy Mountain. After completing the baptism, if she were successful in her report, she would officially become the Jiali City Lord.

Each of these three trials was challenging. The first trial tested strength, and it was specifically designed for emperors. For a City Lord who was not an emperor, overcoming this trial would require at least a challenge beyond one's own level. This was because one had to prove oneself capable of embodying the peak posture of an emperor. In other words, Pretty Girl was about to face a test from at least a Great Demon King with a First level Bloodline. As for the specific nature of the test, it remained unknown. They would have to wait until the actual examination to see what the Ancestor Court proposed.

Next, she would need the recognition of more than half of the emperors, who would judge whether to approve or disapprove based on her performance in the first trial.

On the side of the Monster Clan's Tianyu Empire, there were currently nine emperors, meaning, Pretty Girl would have to obtain the approval of at least five to begin accepting the baptism of Ancestor Court Holy Mountain. And the one in control of this trial of baptism was none other than the current real power-holder of the Ancestor Court, Great Demon Emperor Heavenly Fox.

Even Pretty Girl had always thought that Great Demon Emperor Heavenly Fox might support her until she heard Tang San's explanation, only then did she realize that the Great Demon Emperor Heavenly Fox was actually the most difficult challenge she had to face.

None of them knew what the baptism process of Ancestor Court Holy Mountain would be like, but without a doubt, if Great Demon Emperor Heavenly Fox didn't wish her to pass the baptism, or even decided to act against her during the baptism, it would be unstoppable.

Thus, theoretically, all three trials seemed impossible, which was why the mood was so heavy when Pretty Girl left Jiali City.

In response to these trials, Tang San proposed a series of strategies, which had been in the process of being deduced for over half a year.

Donning a hoodie and putting on a mask, Tang San left the White Tiger Grand Hotel, hired a carriage, and declared his destination.

The carriage moved smoothly, while Tang San himself concealed his aura. The Spirit Rhinoceros Eye had been fully activated as soon as he arrived at the Ancestor Court, completely covering his own aura.

His current fluctuation of qi and blood could not be measured by the standards of ordinary Monster Clan and Spirit Clan. If sensed by a powerful being at close range, they would perceive a furnace or say, a volcano ready to erupt at any moment.

At this moment, Tang San's cultivation base had reached the peak of the Ninth Stage. The slightest error could lead to an outbreak, directly bringing about his own lightning tribulation.

But, his purpose in coming to Ancestor Court first was to push his abilities one step further beyond the pinnacle.

Tang San already possessed various Bloodline Brands including the Ninth Stage Spirit Rhinoceros Eye, but not at the peak. He had the peak Ninth Stage Super Bloodline Golden Body Variation, the peak Ninth Stage Lion Tiger Change, the peak Ninth Stage Peacock Transformation, the peak Ninth Stage Roc Dragon Transformation, the peak Ninth Stage Time Variation Seal, the peak Ninth Stage Bluesilver Emperor, and the Crystal Transformation, of which the realm was unknown. In total, eight types of Bloodline Brands.

This time, not only was Pretty Girl coming to the Ancestor Court to report, but Tang San was also to undergo tribulation. Seizing this opportunity, he aimed to ascend to God Rank as well. Discover more content at empire

Just as he had initially intended, during his tribulation, he wanted to raise all his bloodline powers to the peak of the Ninth Stage, bringing together nine kinds of bloodlines at once. Therefore, he came ahead to complete the preparations he had dared not undertake before, heading to the four Holy Mountains.

The reason for making these preparations now was that he knew he would need to face his tribulation within three days after completing them, for his cultivation base could be suppressed no longer. Hence, only now did he come.

This time, he set out to visit four Holy Mountains, and he aimed to accomplish this within a single day.

Tang San's first chosen target was Mount Tianyang, home to the Tianyang Spirit King, renowned as the strongest among the four Heavenly Spirits of the Demon Monster Land.

The carriage stopped, Tang San paid the fare, and told the coachman to wait for him at the foot of Mount Tianyang.

He tightened his hood and went straight to the entrance of Mount Tianyang, paid the fee, and entered the familiar terrain.

He had been to Mount Tianyang many times before, each time climbing only to a modest height to absorb some Extreme Yang Qi.

After fusing with the Diamond Elf Clan's bloodline, his Bluesilver Emperor had completely entered the ranks of the First Level Bloodlines. The Two Qi of Yin and Yang whirled around the Bluesilver Emperor, which was no longer affected by them due to its incredible toughness.

Looking up at Mount Tianyang, Tang San's eyes were calm and resolute. Without any hesitation, knowing time was of the essence, he strode forward to begin his ascent.

The moment he set foot into the domain of Mount Tianyang, the familiar Extreme Yang Qi assaulted him, and he immediately felt the scorching heat.

But Tang San's physique was now incredibly strong, and even with the suppression and concealment offered by his Spirit Rhinoceros Eye, this amount of Extreme Yang Qi had little effect on him.

His pace of climbing was not fast, but it was very steady. Step by step he ascended, and the Extreme Yang Qi grew stronger with each stride.

Naturally, Tang San absorbed this Extreme Yang Qi, not allowing it to blend into the Yin and Yang Qi of the Bluesilver Emperor, but instead used his own Spiritual Power to forcibly wrap around this portion of Extreme Yang Qi's energy. This was undoubtedly an extravagant action; under the assault of the Extreme Yang Qi, his Spiritual Power would be continuously consumed. Yet, Tang San did just that because only in this way could he avoid triggering the Heavenly Tribulation prematurely due to his energy rising.

The air around Tang San seemed somewhat distorted; the twisting air gave people an odd feeling.

At this moment, other races were also climbing Mount Tianyang, mostly beings with a fire attribute. Mount Tianyang is recognized as one of the most difficult Holy Mountains to ascend. Those Monster Clan and Spirit Clan powerhouses in the midst of their climb were astonished when they saw Tang San, for they had never seen anyone who could continue to climb without ever pausing.

Although Tang San's speed wasn't fast, he never stopped once during the entire climb, and gradually, he had reached over a third of the way up Mount Tianyang.

Once he reached this point, the intense Extreme Yang Qi became even more vigorous. A golden-red halo appeared around Tang San, searing his body.

This terrifying energy, capable of scorching even the soul, was unable to harm Tang San, who was exceedingly resilient under the protection of Golden Body Variation and Lion Tiger Change. Furthermore, the inner strength of the Diamond Elf Clan's Force was contained within his Bluesilver Emperor. He absorbed the Extreme Yang Qi in silence, continuously compressing it within his body without any intention of stopping.

Past the first third of the staircase, there were no longer any climbers ahead of him. Indeed, very few beings could climb to heights higher than this, which is why there were so few recognized by Mount Tianyang.

The power of Mount Tianyang was truly overwhelming. However, for those with a fire attribute bloodline, undergoing purification here was one of the best methods of cultivation—the Absolute Supreme Yang Flame.

Many prodigies from the Sunflower Spirit Clan hoped to induce mutations in their own bloodlines during their ascent of Mount Tianyang, allowing them to transform into beings with talents akin to that of the Tianyang Spirit King.

But contrary to their desires, at least up to this point, there had only been one innate and uniquely-born Tianyang Spirit King within the entire Sunflower Spirit Clan.

Tang San continued to climb silently, and just as he reached the halfway point of the staircase, everything ahead suddenly turned red. He couldn't even see the stairs anymore.

The hazy red mist was not only exceedingly hot but also seemed like an abyss stretching out before him.

The red mist congealed, and a figure gradually emerged.