Chapter 707: The Gathering of the Demon Emperors

Suddenly, Tang San suddenly felt a slight fluctuation from Crystalline’s bloodline imprint. She was stirring, as if she had sensed something.

"Hmmm..." Tang San muttered. Crystalline had originally hatched in the Hell Garden—was this reaction due to the influence of the garden's aura?

When he felt her fluctuation, a faint smile appeared on Tang San's face, and the image of that little girl who called him dad unconsciously surfaced in his mind.

As he noticed the cold-colored flowers beneath him growing in both size and number, Tang San knew that he was nearing the place he was searching for.

"Heaven and hell both exist in this world."

What he sought was the heaven within hell.

***

In the Ancestral Court’s Council Hall.

A faint silver glow swirled around; a wisp of pale silver light slowly separated from the massive Celestial Pillar, taking shape in front of the great column.

The silver light on the Celestial Pillar gradually dimmed, returning to its quiet, dark state, just like the other pillars that seemed to merely support the existence of the Ancestral Court's Council.

Mei Gongzi, dressed in a silver gown, sat quietly as the faint silver glow around her gradually receded and her aura became increasingly restrained. She now seemed almost illusory, as if she was no longer human but rather composed of countless pieces of fragmented space... or perhaps it was as if thousands of

complete

spaces were rapidly shifting around her.

"A peak-level Demon King. Impressive, I have to say. To reach this level in just half a year, it’s no wonder you're the champion of the Ancestral Court Elite Competition."

A calm voice rang out, and in the next moment, the dome of the Council Hall lit up. A faint glow descended from above, and in the sky, flecks of golden light swirled, illuminating the Council Hall and every Celestial Pillar down to the finest detail.

At the center of the Council Hall, where Mei Gongzi had last seen the Golden Mammoth Demon Emperor, a refined middle-aged man appeared. He was none other than the true ruler of the Ancestral Court, the Master of Destiny—the Celestial Fox Demon Emperor.

Mei Gongzi opened her eyes. The moment she did, countless silver light spots converged in the center of her pupils, finally merging into a single point. The silver light flashed and then disappeared, and her eyes returned to their very ordinary black color.

Her slender figure floated in place, her long legs standing firmly under the silver dress. She gazed calmly at the distant Celestial Fox Demon Emperor and slightly bowed. "Greetings, Your Majesty."

The Celestial Fox Demon Emperor's gaze swept over her, a hint of surprise flickering in his eyes, and he looked thoughtful. "It seems you have not taken control of the secrets of heaven?"

Mei Gongzi nodded, "I lacked the strength and did not succeed."

Before arriving, Tang San had discussed many things with her. Among these things, one stood out: when facing the Celestial Fox Demon Emperor, it was best to speak as little as possible to avoid revealing anything.

The Celestial Fox Demon Emperor nodded slightly. "Are you ready?"

Mei Gongzi nodded again, "Yes!"

The Celestial Fox Demon Emperor continued, "As the newly appointed leader of the Peacock Demon clan and the candidate for the lordship of Kali City, you are required by the Ancestral Court's regulations to present your status report to the council. If your evaluation is successful, the Ancestral Court will officially recognize you as the lord of Kali City, allowing you to continue leading the Peacock Demon clan in guarding the city. If you fail, the Ancestral Court will give your clan one more chance to select a new city lord and present another report. If this also fails, Kali City will be removed from your clan, and the Ancestral Court will select a new candidate to take charge of the city. Do you understand?"

"I understand," Mei Gongzi replied.

"Every lord of the Empyrean Dominion is an important member of our nation and the entire Daemon Continent. They are key leaders that play a crucial role in balancing out the nymph clan leaders. Therefore, this evaluation is something every city lord must undergo. You will face three trials, which will be conducted under the sight of all the Emperors. Summon the Emperors."

As he spoke the last words, his voice became grand and resonant, echoing throughout the Ancestral Court. In the next moment, eight of the Celestial Pillars in the council hall gradually lit up, drawing Mei Gongzi's attention.

Among these eight Celestial Pillars, the most striking one was located near the front. It was completely crystalline, clear and transparent, with a peculiar frosted sheen on its surface.

Now that she understood the mysteries of the Celestial Pillars, seeing this one filled her with even greater awe.

The Celestial Pillar of the Peacock Demon clan's ancestor was very tall, but this one was far taller. It was one of the two pillars that exceeded five hundred meters, and the only one that was illuminated. Its brilliant radiance exerted an invisible pressure over the entire Council Hall.

Without a doubt, the owner of this Celestial Pillar was the true number one powerhouse of the Ancestral Court and the master of the Crystal Sacred Mountain—the Crystal Demon Emperor, who bore the title of Omnipotent. Only the Crystal Demon Emperor's aura could be so overwhelmingly powerful.

The other shining pillars, of course, represented the various Demon Emperors of the Empyrean Dominion.

Including the Celestial Fox Demon Emperor, there were nine of them. The change of a main city's lord was a significant event for the entire demon clan, and it naturally required the gathering of all the Emperors to make a collective decision.

One by one, figures began to appear atop the Celestial Pillars.

A loud phoenix cry echoed through the hall, and the temperature seemed to rise. A massive fire phoenix descended from the sky, spreading its wide flaming wings proudly atop a Celestial Pillar three hundred meters in height, radiating light in all directions. The intense flames instantly created an overwhelming pressure.

And from within those blazing flames, Mei Gongzi felt a cold aura, an unmistakable sense of loathing.

The Peacock Demon clan and the entire phoenix race had always been adversaries. The ancient struggle for the title of King of the Birds had left their relationship irreparably hostile.

This was the arrival of the Eternal Inferno Undying Demon Emperor!

The flames retracted, and the Undying Demon Emperor, clad in a luxurious dark red robe with golden patterns, stood atop his Celestial Pillar, gazing down at Mei Gongzi.

At that moment, a low roar echoed, and a murderous aura burst forth almost instantly. The overwhelming killing intent tore through the oppressive atmosphere, filling the entire space with an icy ferocity that was impossible to ignore.

Mei Gongzi felt her body relax slightly, and a warm sensation surged in her heart.

Atop a Celestial Pillar over two hundred fifty meters tall, brilliant white light brightened the entire council hall. A pair of enormous white wings slowly folded, and fierce killing intent spread unchecked. The cold gaze was directly fixed on the Undying Demon Emperor, showing no signs of retreat despite the height difference between their pillars.

The Heaven-Crossing Earth-Piercing White Tiger Demon Emperor was the second to arrive! His presence clearly indicated a readiness to confront the Undying Demon Emperor.

In the next moment, one powerful aura after another began to emerge.

Ranked fourth, the Unbreakable Sky-Splitting Demon Emperor.

Ranked sixth, the Eternal Night Sovereign Tenebrous Demon Emperor.

Ranked seventh, the Golden Radiance Mammoth Demon Emperor.

Ranked eighth, the Cloud-Soaring Sword Saint Demon Emperor.

Ranked ninth, Crystallizer of Heaven and Earth Crystal Phoenix Demon Emperor.

The five Demon Emperors appeared one after another on their respective Celestial Pillars.

Among them, the Crystal Phoenix Demon Emperor's pillar was the shortest, at just about a hundred fifty meters. This indicated that, as a recently ascended Emperor, there was still a gap in strength between him and the other Emperors. Even the Sword Saint Demon Emperor, who was ranked eighth, had a pillar two hundred meters tall.