Chapter 673: Fusing the Adamant Nymph Bloodline

A familiar aura of life enveloped them, and there they were—back in Golden Valley. The entire journey from the Ancestral Court back to Golden Valley had taken just over an hour. This was nothing short of miraculous, undoubtedly a first in the history of the Daemon Continent.

Mei Gongzi turned to look at Tang San, her heart racing a bit. With a teleportation array like this, the possibilities for maneuvering between Kali City and the Ancestral Court were endless. Since Kali City was the farthest of the main cities from the Ancestral Court, the opportunities for strategic moves were even greater.

Tang San looked perfectly calm. After all, this was in perfect accordance with his plans.

Mei Gongzi took a deep breath. Although they had been gone for just a few days, she had gained a lot. Building the teleportation array with Tang San had increased her understanding of space, and cultivating her divine consciousness at the White Tiger Hotel, as well as comprehending sword intent with the Sword Saint Demon Emperor, had been invaluable opportunities.

"I'll head back first. I need a few days to process what I've gained this time and handle some affairs in Kali City. I'll come find you in a few days," Mei Gongzi said.

"Alright. But let me hold you before you go," Tang San replied with a cheerful smile.

Mei Gongzi's cheeks flushed, and she playfully punched his chest, only to be pulled into his embrace.

Tang San was reluctant to let go. The soft warmth of her body and the faint fragrance she carried intoxicated his senses.

"Alright, I have to go," Mei Gongzi said, shifting slightly in his arms.

Tang San finally released her from his embrace. "Okay. Come back to me soon."

"Alright," Mei Gongzi replied with a slight blush, gently nodding before activating the teleportation array and leaving Golden Valley.

After Mei Gongzi left, Tang San's gaze returned to calmness. He walked out of the cave and stood beneath the Golden Tree, absorbing the life energy it emitted while contemplating the interactions he had with the two Emperors in the Ancestral Court.

In front of Mei Gongzi, he had never shown any concern. However, deep down, his heart was heavy. From the reactions of the White Tiger Demon Emperor and the Sword Saint Demon Emperor, it was clear that Mei Gongzi's path to successfully inheriting the throne and becoming the true ruler of Kali City would not be easy. There were many obstacles, the greatest being the ancestral rules of the Ancestral Court, followed by the intentions of the Celestial Fox Demon Emperor.

This individual would undoubtedly be able to observe the fortunes of both Tang San and Mei Gongzi. And while Tang San could use his Polar Luck Domain to partially conceal his own fate, Mei Gongzi's fortune was something that couldn't be hidden.

Through his Discerning Eye of Heaven, Tang San observed that after Mei Gongzi broke through to godhood, her fortune surged like a geyser, skyrocketing to a level that, while not quite as overwhelming as his own, was still incredible.

𝓯𝓻𝒆𝙚𝒘𝓮𝙗𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝒍.𝙘𝓸𝙢

What did this level of fortune signify? If the Celestial Fox Demon Emperor saw it, he would instantly conclude that she was destined to become an Emperor. But would the Celestial Fox Demon Emperor allow her to do something like that?

Moreover, the Ancestral Court's attitude toward humans was crucial. Could the establishment of human settlements be halted? Could it be stopped, as the White Tiger Demon Emperor suggested? Clearly, that was no longer possible.

Once the bow is drawn, the arrow must be shot.

Humans had finally gained a protector in the form of a main city's lord. When this news spread through the Redemption Society, it would undoubtedly bring immense joy and encouragement to all humans, fostering a sense of unity like never before. In this situation, abruptly halting the construction of the human settlement in Kali City would undoubtedly shatter the morale that had just begun to solidify. Humans were fragile, not only in body but also in spirit. As former slaves, they had finally seen a chance to rise—how could this momentum be crushed?

But when the Ancestral Court exerted its will, could Kali City stand against it? Mei Gongzi hadn't even undergone evaluation yet. And even if she

did

become the true lord of Kali City, how could she, or even Tang San, resist the full force of the Ancestral Court?

He saw much further ahead than Mei Gongzi did. If humanity wanted to survive, they couldn't rely on luck. Betting on the Ancestral Court allowing the construction of human settlements was more than just gambling with their lives; it was practically a death wish.

More preparations had to be made. Tang San had made his resolve, and thus delayed no longer. Sitting cross-legged beside the Golden Tree, he calmed his mind and focused inward.

The powerful aura of the Adamant Nymph bloodline imprint emanated a faint glow. It was the bloodline of a tenth-order Nymph King, but what Tang San could actually absorb was only at the peak of the ninth order. Until he broke through to godhood, his own bloodline power would be capped at this level. While the Golden Armor Transformation made him on par with god-level beings, it did not mean that he himself was one. And this was precisely what made his transcendent bloodline so terrifying.

Without hesitation, Tang San activated his Golden Armor Transformation for protection, used his Discerning Eye of Heaven for control, and began directing the Adamant Nymph imprint toward the Blue Silver Emperor imprint.

To avoid any adverse effects, he deliberately held back the yin-yang vortex, ensuring it did not participate in this fusion.

The Adamant Nymph bloodline was incredibly solid. As the fusion began, Tang San felt as if his entire body was hardening. A connection seemed to form between his body and the earth it was resting on, and earth elemental energy surged violently within him.

When the imprint met the Blue Silver Emperor, it immediately attempted to devour the latter.

Although Tang San had elevated the Blue Silver Emperor bloodline through various means, it was still only a second-tier bloodline. In contrast, the Adamant Nymph bloodline was a first-tier bloodline. Although it wasn't the strongest among the nymph bloodlines, it made the bearer practically a moving fortress. In this fusion, the Adamant Nymph bloodline immediately gained the upper hand.

However, that was not what Tang San intended. He had no intention of having the Adamant Nymph absorb the Blue Silver Emperor. Thus, he integrated his divine consciousness into the Blue Silver Emperor and simply allowed the Adamant Nymph imprint to bombard it with energy. The Blue Silver Emperor imprint seemed to be on the defensive, but it actually slowly absorbed the Adamant Nymph's energy, gradually strengthening itself.

At this moment, the overwhelming power of the Golden Armor Transformation proved invaluable. The Adamant Nymph imprint's assault was fierce, attempting to breach the Blue Silver Emperor's defenses. However, with the Discerning Eye of Heaven enhancing the Blue Silver Emperor's fortune and the Golden Armor Transformation providing defense, the Adamant Nymph imprint had no choice but to let itself be absorbed.

Tang San was not one to act rashly. The planar suppression caused by fusing the Golden Armor Transformation had been somewhat unexpected, or at least its level had not been something Tang San could predict, but bloodline fusions that did not transcend the first tier would not encounter such issues.

Gradually, the Blue Silver Emperor imprint began to turn crystalline. It was still a fusion of blue and gold, but more like a golden-tinged sapphire. Its toughness increased exponentially, and the aura of the imprint rapidly surged, quickly reaching the level of a first-tier bloodline.

Tang San's body also seemed to become more translucent. He could feel that, along with the emergence of this new first-tier bloodline, his body's toughness had increased even further. At the same time, the feeling of being filled to the brim was becoming increasingly difficult to suppress.

At this moment, Tang San was not just full, but like an overinflated balloon, on the verge of bursting at the slightest touch. The explosion itself would not harm him, but it would instantly trigger a tribulation, forcing him to break through then and there or die.

This was a situation Tang San absolutely did not want. He needed to wait, to bide his time until he reached the moment he deemed most opportune for his tribulation.