Chapter 738: Spatial Passage

The dissipation of some of the fortune of the demon and nymph clans was beneficial for the other races, and even for the Falan Planet as a whole.

As Mei Gongzi continued to mend the spatial rifts, she gradually noticed a change in the chaotic spatial lines before her. Although they remained chaotic, she could sense that the lines were deliberately avoiding her, as if to prevent her from getting lost in space. It felt as if they were almost... welcoming toward her.

She was absolutely certain that these spatial lines were not something natural, and knowing Tang San’s abilities, she believed that it was not a power belonging to this plane, which meant it shouldn’t naturally be compatible with the Celestial Plume.

With that in mind, it was immediately apparent to her why this phenomenon was occurring.

She couldn’t communicate with Tang San at the moment, but she was more than clever enough to understand what he meant to tell her. Sensing the changes in the spatial lines, she began to accelerate the process of merging the space folds.

Initially, she had been cautiously probing from the outermost edges, which was the safest approach but also the slowest. Now, however, she began to delve deeper, and the Celestial Plume in her hand moved faster, increasing the speed of the merger.

The Celestial Fox Demon Emperor had been closely observing her actions, and when he saw this, he couldn’t help but show a look of appreciation.

This girl truly deserved her reputation as the most outstanding genius of her generation. Despite having reached the level of Great Demon King just minutes before, her understanding of spatial power was rapidly advancing. What had begun as a somewhat clumsy attempt at merging the spatial lines had quickly become more practiced, and she even seemed to achieve a harmonious flow.

The Celestial Fox Demon Emperor also sensed that these spatial lines didn’t seem to be rejecting Mei Gongzi, which was completely different from his own experience when probing with his divine consciousness. But he had no reason to find this odd—after all, Mei Gongzi had a space-attribute bloodline, and it made sense that she wouldn’t be rejected by space.

Mei Gongzi gracefully moved through the complex spatial lines, and her silver gown fluttered gently in the air, making her look like a dancing fairy. The Celestial Plume in her hand emitted a gentle glow, causing the spatial lines to merge rapidly, gradually opening a passage toward the golden Hell Garden.

A hint of joy finally appeared on the Celestial Fox Demon Emperor's face. This girl was indeed clever—she didn’t need to dissolve all the spatial lines. As long as she could open a passage and lock onto the location of the Hell Garden, his divine consciousness would be able to penetrate and suppress the being undergoing the tribulation.

He followed closely behind Mei Gongzi.

The surrounding spatial lines appeared somewhat bizarre. Mei Gongzi’s Celestial Dance grew faster, causing the spatial lines to merge seamlessly into the space wherever she moved, creating an almost surreal effect.

Outside, the roar of the lightning tribulation resounded once again. It was the sixth time already—the sixth strike had descended. Undoubtedly, the Emperors were enduring great pain in resisting it, as they had to simultaneously protect the Ancestral Court, ensuring that the tribulation didn’t strike it.

After this incident, the Celestial Fox Demon Emperor knew he would likely be in some trouble as well. As the overseer of the Ancestral Court, he was unquestionably responsible for such an issue arising.

Gradually, the spatial lines were dissolved, and the golden Hell Garden began to appear more clearly.

At this moment, Mei Gongzi began to feel a bit anxious. She knew that Tang San should be undergoing his tribulation within that golden space. If the Celestial Fox Demon Emperor managed to fully open the space and lock onto that plane, then all of Tang San's efforts would be for nothing.

He had previously instructed her to follow the Celestial Fox Demon Emperor's orders, but now that it had come to this, there was still no sign of Tang San summoning her away or any other backup plan. What should she do?

Instinctively, she began to slow down a bit.

But the Celestial Fox Demon Emperor immediately sensed this. A surge of powerful fortune enveloped Mei Gongzi, making her feel as if her vitality and spirit had been instantly elevated to their peak.

The Celestial Fox Demon Emperor’s divine consciousness reverberated in Mei Gongzi’s mind.

—Move as fast as you can!

Mei Gongzi’s mind raced. She knew she couldn’t deliberately delay. If she did, the Celestial Fox Demon Emperor would immediately become suspicious of her. Once that happened, her situation would truly become problematic, and she would also cause trouble for Tang San.

Since Tang San hadn’t instructed her to delay and had only told her to follow the Celestial Fox Demon Emperor's instructions, he had a way to handle this. Everything should be within his expectations.

Thinking this through, Mei Gongzi realized that all she could do now was place absolute trust in Tang San and entrust everything to him.

She then resumed her previous speed, but did not accelerate further; she maintained a steady pace as she pressed forward.

The Celestial Fox Demon Emperor began to feel more favorably toward Mei Gongzi. Since he considered himself the most intelligent of the demons, he naturally preferred dealing with clever individuals. A junior like Mei Gongzi, with her astonishing comprehension, naturally gained his approval. If she could truly merge with the Celestial Plume and was willing to use it to see into the future for the Ancestral Court, there was even the possibility of supporting her ascent to Emperor. After all, her fortune's impact on the Ancestral Court could be significant or it could be negligible, but if he could control her, it would be undoubtedly positive either way.

Of course, the current crisis needed to be resolved first.

The Hell Garden could not be allowed to fall into ruin; the accumulated misfortune there served as the counterbalance to the fortune of the Celestial Fox Sacred Mountain. It was fundamental to the Ancestral Court and, most importantly, to the Celestial Fox clan.

Finally, the Hell Garden drew near. As the spatial lines ahead thinned and the small plane came into view, the Celestial Fox Demon Emperor's eyes turned icy cold.

No matter who was undergoing the tribulation, and no matter which Emperor stood behind them, he was determined to tear them to pieces.

As the last spatial line merged, the Celestial Fox Demon Emperor, not waiting for Mei Gongzi to advance further, transformed into a stream of light and shot into the Hell Garden. Simultaneously, he unleashed his full divine consciousness, sweeping over the entire Hell Garden plane.

The Hell Garden had completely changed by now.

The large flowers, whether cool-toned or warm-toned, seemed to have fallen into a deep slumber, appearing half-withered.

Only the central Heavenly Bloom had undergone a dramatic transformation. The once-pure white flower had turned into a radiant golden bloom. The lotus seeds that had been nestled in the heart of the flower were now floating in the air, revolving around the golden flower.

At the center of the golden flower was an even more intense and brilliant golden radiance, making it impossible to see what lay within.

The Celestial Fox Demon Emperor's divine consciousness was exceedingly powerful. As soon as he entered the Hell Garden, it swept over the entire area, enveloping it completely and momentarily isolating it from the outside world.

In the Ancestral Court, the thickening tribulation clouds in the sky suddenly paused, and the seventh strike, which had been on the verge of descending, suddenly hesitated, as if it had lost its target.

In the direction of the Celestial Fox Sacred Mountain, the golden light dimmed, and it seemed as though everything was beginning to return to normal.

Nevertheless, the tribulation clouds above the Ancestral Court did not disperse; they remained as they were.

The Emperors instinctively turned their gaze toward the Celestial Fox Sacred Mountain.

"Is it done?"

The White Tiger Demon Emperor couldn't enter the Celestial Fox Sacred Mountain, so he waited outside.

Previously, the Celestial Fox Demon Emperor had been unable to suppress it alone; now that he had gone in with Mei Gongzi and succeeded, there was no doubt that Mei Gongzi had played a crucial role.

A knowing smile spread across the White Tiger Demon Emperor's face. This success undoubtedly secured Mei Gongzi's future.

The other Emperors also breathed a sigh of relief. The lightning tribulation had been terrifying—during the sixth strike, it had taken the combined strength of six Emperors to barely dissipate it. Even now, those six Emperors still had sparks of electricity flickering on their bodies as they worked to absorb the remnants. The damage to their essence had been severe, and none of them could afford to be careless.

***

Just as the Celestial Fox Demon Emperor was about to use his divine consciousness to obliterate the figure occupying the Heavenly Bloom and undergoing the tribulation, a calm and unhurried voice suddenly rang out.

"You're here?"