Soul Land 5: The Rebirth of Tang San

Chapter 584: Fated Tribulation

Most of her time was spent improving herself, diligently cultivating, striving to become stronger, all to protect her mother and to one day stop being ridiculed. The cold stares and mockery around her were her motivation to move forward. She wanted to show everyone with her abilities that being human was not a weakness; humans could be strong too.

At this moment, she stood at the highest point of the young generation on the Daemon Continent. Years of internal repression and frustration seemed to have completely released at this instant. Tears uncontrollably streamed down her fair cheeks. If not for that warm hand, she feared she would lose control and cry out loud.

Tang San stood silently beside her, smiling as he watched her. To him, cheers and glory were unimportant. He only wished for her well-being and happiness, and that was his greatest joy.

In his eyes, there was only her, only that figure. His heart had long been filled with her, in his previous life and in this one as well.

He could feel her hand was somewhat cold, but she was certainly feeling warm. The tension he felt within her was slowly easing up. And although she was crying, there was a stubborn pride in her eyes, her red lips tightly pressed together, and her delicate body quivering slightly.

"Congratulations to you both."

A gentle voice caught their attention.

Even though the cheers of the audience grew louder and louder, they could not drown out this soft voice.

Tang San bowed slightly, saluting the person before him, the one whom he feared the most. "Thank you, Your Majesty."

The Celestial Fox Demon Emperor looked at him calmly. "You have a great tribulation in your destiny, do you know that?"

Tang San was slightly taken aback but felt a chill in his heart.

The Celestial Fox Demon Emperor continued, "You are very strange. When I first saw you, I felt you were strange. Your destiny is unusual; it’s almost unthinkable for me to be unable to see it clearly. But I can sense that your tribulation is approaching. This is what I can see. The tribulation precedes fortune; only by overcoming it can you achieve your fortune. It seems to be a path to the heavens. Whether you can pass this tribulation is up to you."

At this moment, Mei Gongzi had also come to her senses and couldn't help but ask eagerly, "What kind of tribulation is it?"

The Celestial Fox Demon Emperor smiled and said, "I only control destiny; I do not peer into the secrets of heaven. That, as far as I know, is your job, young lady. And speaking of that, your fate is also peculiar. He is your companion, and when you are by his side, your destiny will soar."

He drew a long breath, then continued. "This is a unique moment; who knows if anyone will ever be double champion again? With that in mind, consider this a little gift from me."

As he said this, his gaze turned back to Tang San. "I hope to see you again in the not-too-distant future." n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Tang San nodded slightly and saluted him again.

Without a doubt, the words of the Celestial Fox Demon Emperor stirred up a great wave in his heart. This so-called Master of Destiny, a person capable of controlling others’ fate in the literal sense, would not say such things without reason.

What Tang San couldn't determine was whether the tribulation mentioned was something the Celestial Fox Demon Emperor himself would bring upon them or if it was a tribulation inherently present in his destiny.

Although he also possessed the Celestial Fox Vision, Tang San himself had no awareness of this. However, he was now fairly certain that the Celestial Fox Demon Emperor had not manipulated his fate.

The words of the Master of Destiny had already made Mei Gongzi turn pale. There were too many legends about him, and even though his words were somewhat ambiguous, no one would doubt them.

What kind of tribulation will befall Asura?

The excitement of just winning the championship felt like it had been doused with cold water. Mei Gongzi gripped Tang San's hand tighter.

Tang San smiled at her. "It'll be fine. For you, I'll live well."

Mei Gongzi took a deep breath. "After receiving the award, we'll leave immediately and have my father take us back. Once we're back in Kali City, we should be safe."

"Okay," Tang San replied softly, his eyes faintly gleaming.

In fact, Tang San had long suspected the actual cause of the tribulation mentioned by the Celestial Fox Demon Emperor. He was too conspicuous; as a human, he was simply too dazzling.

Even though he had tried to keep a low profile, being in the semi-finals of the individual competition and winning the doubles championship was still very attention-grabbing. Moreover, he was different from Mei Gongzi. Mei Gongzi was ultimately a representative of the Peacock Demon clan, but what about him? He had registered as a human from the get-go, and though not everyone knew that, they were bound to find out sooner or later.

Was it possible for a human to achieve such things in the Ancestral Court? And if it was possible, was it permissible? A human with no real backing reaching this point... How could it not arouse apprehension?

He hadn't originally planned to participate. Even if he was going to, it was just to see how strong the younger generation of demons and nymphs was. But Mei Gongzi's arrival changed his mind. He wanted to accompany her, help her, and safeguard her in the competition.

Thus, he had deliberately avoided thinking about the consequences that a high ranking would bring. But the competition was over, and the consequences were finally coming.

Well, bring it on. If it's going to happen, let it happen. I am no longer powerless to resist.

Under the guidance of the staff, Tang San and Mei Gongzi went to one side of the competition stage to wait. Next, the top sixteen contestants from the individual competition and top sixteen pairs from the doubles competition would take the stage. The award ceremony was about to begin.

The one responsible for presenting the awards was still the Celestial Fox Demon Emperor.

The Master of Destiny once again stepped to the center of the stage, pressing his hands down lightly, and instantly, the entire audience fell silent.

"This Ancestral Court Elite Competition is coming to an end. As with previous years, it is a grand event for the Ancestral Court and the entire Daemon Continent. We have witnessed the brilliance of the younger generation gradually bloom and seen many future stars. Especially those of you who are now on the stage. I hope you will soon continue to climb to new heights.

"In this competition, besides the traditional singles event, we have specially included a doubles event to encourage our various clans to abandon prejudices and cooperate with each other. We are pleased to see many cross-clan combinations and even demon-nymph combinations that have demonstrated the effect of one plus one being greater than two. For years, the Ancestral Court has been researching the integration and cultivation of different bloodlines. When individual strength reaches its limit, perhaps cooperation with a complementary partner can lead one to achieve greater heights. In the future, the doubles event, and even team events, will gradually appear in the Ancestral Court Elite Competition. We hope all clans will continue to strive for excellence."

His calm voice spread throughout the Ancestral Court Plaza, invisibly stirring the audience's emotions and filling them with excitement.

"The next Ancestral Court Elite Competition will continue to undergo reforms, starting with the addition of team events. The exact number of participants has yet to be determined and will be decided after the Ancestral Court Council's deliberation. However, it has been decided that the next Ancestral Court Elite Competition will no longer have bloodline tier restrictions. Any bloodline can participate.

"Selections will start from the major cities, and top contestants will come to the Ancestral Court for the final competition. So regardless of your bloodline, as long as you believe you have the strength and means to defeat your opponents, you can register. The future Ancestral Court Elite Competition will be renamed the Daemon Continent Elite Competition, and it will be an opportunity for all young people, of all races, to rise."

These words caused the entire audience to erupt in excitement. It was well known that the Ancestral Court Elite Competition had always been dominated by those with high-tier bloodlines. Even those who believed they had exceptional talent and combat abilities could not participate if their bloodline tier was not up to par. Such a relaxation of the rules was undoubtedly a great opportunity for clans with lower-tier bloodlines, giving them at least a chance to showcase themselves.

How could this not make those with lower-tier bloodlines ecstatic? The honor of the Ancestral Court Elite Competition was incredibly important to the younger generation.