Soul Land 5: The Rebirth of Tang San

Chapter 580: The Final Referee: Master of Fate

So when morning came and the final match of the Ancestral Court Elite Competition, the doubles final, was about to begin, the entire Ancestral Court Plaza was already packed. Ticket holders flooded into the venue, while those without tickets waited outside. Even though they knew Mei Gongzi would likely use her spatial abilities to teleport into the arena, they still held onto a one-in-a-million hope to catch a glimpse of her.

At the same time, waiting here meant they could get the final result of the match immediately after it ended. That was enough for them. They were here to witness a historic moment!

This was the first time doubles matches were held in the Ancestral Court Elite Competition. And now, it looked like there would be a double champion. Whether this could be replicated in the future, nobody knew, but it was certainly a historic event.

Today, the weather in the Ancestral Court was somewhat gloomy, with thick clouds creating a slightly oppressive atmosphere. However, this didn't dampen the enthusiasm of the crowd. They were filled with anticipation, eager for the grand battle to begin, and hoping for an exciting final showdown between the powerful teams.

Tang San entered the Ancestral Court Grand Plaza the old-fashioned way, wearing just a hood. Although he also possessed the Peacock Transformation, he preferred to keep that information to himself. n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

As one of the top four contestants in the individual competition and Mei Gongzi's partner, there were many rumors about him, and his popularity was quite high. But as long as he took off his mask, no one would recognize him. After all, Mei Gongzi’s partner was the masked Asura.

Under his "disguise" as Tang San, he entered without anyone bothering him.

Feeling the crowd's fervor, Tang San couldn't help but sigh inwardly. The demon and nymph races revered nothing but power. The continuous emergence of strong figures from the Empyrean Dominion and the Solstice Empire was closely tied to the inherent belligerence of their people. Combined with their innate advantages and bloodline cultivation, it led to today's grand spectacle.

This made him unconsciously think of the Hell Garden, that place where heaven and hell coexist on Earth. Although he didn't know how the Celestial Fox Demon Emperor had achieved it, he understood that demons and nymphs becoming the most powerful beings on the planet had a lot to do with the convergence of fortune. It was this fortune that drove them to continuously grow stronger.

In the future, if humans were to have a place in front of the demon and nymph races, they would have to find a way to break this cluster of fortune.

Therefore, the Hell Garden was a place Tang San would definitely visit once more in the future, and it had to be before reaching the tenth order. Once he became a god, entering it would probably be impossible. Divine energy entering that separate space might trigger something, which was why the Ancestral Court's Great Beast Fighting Arena conducted survival challenges there strictly for those below the tenth order.

He had to visit that place again. With his current strength, entering it might reveal some more things to him. Moreover, with the experience from last time and the existence of the Polar Luck Domain, there were very few things in the Hell Garden that could threaten him.

In this competition, Tang San had never used the Discerning Eye of Heaven's abilities, ensuring that his control of fortune remained his personal secret. He didn't even try to get a better draw for himself, fearing that the Celestial Fox Demon Emperor might discover his situation. But once he was in the Hell Garden, these abilities would be absolutely quintessential.

Tang San was the first to arrive at the waiting area. Mei Gongzi hadn't come yet, so he sat there and waited silently, having already put his mask on in a secluded corner.

Today's final wouldn't be difficult; they were well aware of their opponents.

At that moment, a silver light flickered, and a graceful figure appeared beside him.

"Big Brother!"

The familiar and pleasant voice made Tang San smile widely. Mei Gongzi was wearing the same long silver dress, and she was also smiling sweetly at him.

She looked in top condition, evidently having rested well the previous night. The victory in the individual championship had brought her increased confidence, and her aura and demeanor had changed. Being the absolute best of the younger generation and a potential future Demon Emperor had indeed changed her.

Her voice reached his ears through sound transmission. "Last night, I worked on the White Tiger Transformation and, as you suggested, I kept trying to switch between the two bloodlines, looking for common points. I really discovered some interesting things. Once I truly combine them, my strength will surely increase again. The stronger and more diverse the bloodlines, the more powerful you become! No wonder you're so strong!"

Tang San smiled and nodded. She was indeed very smart and quick to understand.

Mei Gongzi asked curiously, "Big Brother, how many types of bloodline abilities do you have?" Even she didn't know how many bloodline abilities Tang San currently possessed.

"Once we get back after the competition and the awards ceremony, I'll tell you everything."

Thinking that he would take off his mask and show her his true face today, Mei Gongzi's eyes lit up, and she smiled widely. "Alright!"

After today's competition, he indeed needed to have a good talk with Mei Gongzi, hoping she would accept his true identity. Once they won the championship, she would be able to protect herself, so many of his misgivings would be no longer. Moreover, they would need to work together even more from now; what they wanted to achieve could not be done without close and seamless cooperation.

At this moment, the arena was already crowded, and many eyes were on the waiting area. However, due to the way it was set up, only those in the VIP section had a clear view of it.

In Tang San and Mei Gongzi's waiting area, it was just the two of them, while their opponents were in the waiting area on the other side.

Standing side by side, they naturally became the focus of attention even from the VIP section.

Tang San suddenly sensed something and glanced toward the VIP box above. He had just faintly felt a divine consciousness sweep past them, and it was clearly unfriendly—it gave him a chilly feeling.

Their excellent performance in the competition, consistently advancing with great vigor, had brought them to the finals. This had certainly earned them the admiration of powerful beings like the White Tiger Demon Emperor, but it also attracted some malice.

After all, the opponents of the Peacock Demon clan far outnumbered their supporters. Even with their newfound power and support, the road ahead would still be very difficult.

A figure descended from the sky on the competition stage, landing in the center.

Faint light flickered around him, giving off a strange feeling. And when he appeared in the center of the competition stage, Tang San's expression immediately became more serious.

Among the many Emperors, if there was anyone he dreaded the most, it would definitely be the one who appeared to have no combat ability but ruled over the entire Ancestral Court—the Celestial Fox Demon Emperor, the Master of Fate.

He hadn't expected this figure to appear on the competition stage. Could it be that he was going to personally referee this match? How would he do that if he couldn’t really fight?

When the Celestial Fox Demon Emperor appeared in the center of the stage, the entire place fell silent, so quiet you could hear a pin drop. All eyes were immediately drawn to him.

His gaze swept over the audience; a faint smile appeared on his face, and instantly, all the spectators felt as if they were bathed in a spring breeze, as though they were blessed by fate.

"Master of Fate! Master of Fate! Master of Fate! Long live Your Majesty!"

Cheers echoed continuously throughout the Ancestral Court Plaza.

The Celestial Fox Demon Emperor raised both hands slightly, and immediately, the entire place quieted down. All eyes were focused on him.