Chapter 575: The Finals

The Peacock Great Demon King looked in good spirits; it seemed as if the joy of recent events made him forget about the fact that he was in the process of dying.

He nodded to Tang San and said, "I really didn't expect it! Little Mei actually made it to the finals in both competitions."

Tang San replied, "She has great talent and comprehension, and she works extremely hard."

The Peacock Great Demon King gave him a deep look.

"You also deserve a lot of credit. You gave up the individual competition, right? I originally thought you two would meet in the finals."

He had naturally been informed about the relationship between Big Cat and Tang San, but he hadn’t expected the latter to forfeit his place in the finals just like that.

Tang San smiled bitterly and said, "It's better for me to stay low-key. Let her shine alone. Otherwise, it might attract more envy."

"Judging by your life signs, you're about the same age as Little Mei, but your maturity makes me feel like I'm talking to a peer. Can you tell me why that is? You are the most unusual human I've ever seen."

Tang San shrugged. "An old head on young shoulders?"

"Perhaps. What do you think about today's match?"

He changed the topic proactively. Since Asura had made the blood oath, he had no doubts about this mysterious human. He was still curious about his origins and his abilities, but he had to be satisfied with the scenario where Asura had been raised by the Redemption Society specifically to assist Mei Gongzi.

Moreover, he could deeply feel the young man’s sincere feelings for Mei Gongzi.

At first, he was unwilling to accept it. In his mind, Mei Gongzi was the heir of the Peacock Demon clan's legacy. Even if she married, it should be within the Peacock Demon clan to ensure the continuation of their bloodline. However, with this competition, Mei Gongzi's successive transformations, Asura’s performance in the matches, and the blood oath, his views gradually changed.

He knew very well the extent of his daughter's abilities, but precisely because of this, he understood that in some matches, his daughter shouldn't have won. Especially when she confronted Meng Dede—he knew best of everyone that was not her power. And if it wasn't hers, then it had to be this young man's.

The more he observed Asura, the more he felt that the young man was an unfathomable being. Having such a person assisting his daughter, with the assurance of the world’s strongest contract, the blood oath, would greatly benefit Mei Gongzi's future.

A faint smile appeared on his face, and the expression on the Peacock Great Demon King's face gradually relaxed as he waited for Tang San's response.

Tang San said, "It doesn't matter to me who wins the championship. Purely from a strength perspective, Big Cat is somewhat inferior to Little Mei. But in terms of will and fighting intent, Big Cat is far superior. You should know that he has received assistance from the Golden Lion clan; with his purified bloodline and the God-Slaying Sword, he does stand an actual chance. However, I still favor Little Mei to win. Because we are all friends, they won't go for the kill, and in a situation where they can't kill each other, Big Cat's strength will be more restricted than Little Mei's. She is slightly stronger anyway, so the likelihood of her winning the championship is greater."

The Peacock Great Demon King nodded slightly as he listened to Tang San's analysis. The young man’s assessment was likely even more accurate than his own, considering he was most familiar with Mei Gongzi and Big Cat's current combat abilities.

At this moment, sounds were emerging from the various private rooms. The Emperors had arrived. Almost every Emperor in the Ancestral Court was here today to watch this final battle.

Mei Gongzi and Big Cat had both stepped onto the stage, standing on opposite sides.

𝙛𝒓𝓮𝙚𝔀𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝒐𝒎

Today, Mei Gongzi was wearing a long silver dress, and her black hair turned peacock blue the moment she stepped onto the stage.

On the other side, Big Cat wore a set of armor and held the God-Slaying Sword. Even if the armor wasn't a divine artifact, it certainly seemed extraordinary, probably a gift from the Golden Lion King.

Although the difference between champion and runner-up was just one place, it was always the champion who was remembered. Who wouldn’t want the glory?

At this moment, the referee stepped onto the stage.

A beam of white light descended from the sky, landing precisely in the center of the arena.

Seeing this, both Mei Gongzi and Big Cat couldn't help but be moved. The one presiding over the final match was none other than the Heaven-Crossing Earth-Piercing White Tiger Demon Emperor.

Having him officiate was quite an interesting choice. Big Cat, as part of the Lion-Tiger clan, also had the bloodline of the tiger race, and the White Tiger Demon Emperor was the patriarch of the race, the true ruler of all tiger demons.

Even less needed to be said about Mei Gongzi—she was the man’s granddaughter, a direct bloodline descendant.

In other words, both finalists had some connection to the White Tiger Demon Emperor.

When this Emperor appeared, the audience had a strange feeling that the tiger race seemed to be the biggest winner of this Ancestral Court Elite Tournament's individual competition.

Whether Mei Gongzi or Big Cat won the championship, both carried the tiger race's bloodline. Though neither was a pure tiger demon, they were still half tigers!

In previous tournaments, those who made it to the end were mostly from powerful races like the dragons and the phoenixes. When had it ever been the tiger race's turn? Even the White Tiger Demon Emperor himself hadn't made it to the finals of the Ancestral Court Elite Tournament in his time.

The White Tiger Demon Emperor's cold gaze swept across Big Cat and Mei Gongzi on either side. Both of them bowed to him in respect.

"Go on, show your strength. Give it your all. This is a great opportunity for you," said the normally taciturn Emperor, giving them a rare piece of advice.

If anyone could see his eyes at this moment, they would notice a clear softness when he looked at Mei Gongzi.

Even as an Emperor, the White Tiger Demon Emperor had never thought that Mei Gongzi, who possessed his bloodline, would make it to the finals of the Ancestral Court Elite Tournament and reach the finals in the doubles competition. Although the Peacock Great Demon King was the one who brought her, she still carried the White Tiger Demon Emperor's bloodline!

The White Tiger clan was considered noble within the tiger race, but it was not the strongest overall; the Golden Tiger with its golden bloodline held that title.

The White Tiger Demon Emperor only became a Demon Emperor thanks to a mutation in his bloodline; combined with numerous fortuitous encounters, it allowed him to reach the pinnacle of power. However, most of his offspring were ordinary White Tigers, and none of them was able to become his true successor despite the training and resources he provided.

It was precisely for this reason that Emperors who

could

continue their lineage did not want to offend such an entity. A ruler without successors has nothing to tie them down; how can they be restrained by anything?

But in this competition, Mei Gongzi displayed extraordinary strength and showed that she still had plenty of unexplored potential. Although she mostly used the abilities of the Peacock Demon clan, this only served to highlight her extraordinary gifts. And when she

did

use the White Tiger Transformation, it turned out that she was just as proficient with the White Tiger Demon Emperor’s abilities.

With proper cultivation, if she truly became an Emperor in the future, she would primarily represent the Peacock Demon clan, but she could not deny her tiger demon heritage. Why couldn't a Demon Emperor with a dual bloodline support two races?

One of the main reasons the Peacock Great Demon King had brought Mei Gongzi to compete and hoped she would perform well was, in fact, that he hoped she would impress the White Tiger Demon Emperor. His support could prove decisive in her becoming the ruler of Kali City.

When he saw the White Tiger Demon Emperor actually descending upon the stage to referee this match, the Peacock Great Demon King smiled.