Chapter 754: Things Settle Down

The Ancestral Court’s Council Hall.

In a rare display, over a dozen Emperors had gathered in the hall. After a brief discussion, they reached a consensus. A major event had occurred in the Ancestral Court, shaking all the beings within, and there had to be an explanation.

What happened was that led by the Celestial Fox Demon Emperor, the Emperors had aided the Crystal Demon Emperor in attempting another breakthrough to reach a higher level and extend her lifespan. Unfortunately, they had ultimately failed. The Crystal Demon Emperor had fallen, and the Ancestral Court’s Council would issue a eulogy mourning its former leader.

Moreover, right before her fall, the Crystal Demon Emperor left all the power she had to the Ancestral Court and the Daemon Continent. Her deeds would forever be remembered.

The death of the Crystal Demon Emperor became the perfect explanation for the world-shaking events that had transpired.

The position of lord of Crystal City, once held by the Crystal Demon Emperor, would remain vacant for a hundred years as a mark of respect. All of Crystal City's revenue would be handed over to the Ancestral Court, with a portion allocated to the two Emperors without a main city—the Sword Saint Demon Emperor and the Crystal Phoenix Demon Emperor.

Crystal City was the largest city of the Empyrean Dominion outside the Ancestral Court. Who would govern it in the future depended on which Emperor could demonstrate sufficient strength in the coming century. As for the other issues caused by the fall of the Crystal Demon Emperor, they would have to be addressed one by one.

Demons were rather dismayed by this turn of events, but the Nymph Emperors of the Solstice Empire fared much better. The fall of the Crystal Demon Emperor, the strongest of the era, meant that the individual strength of the Sunborne Nymph Emperor was now likely the greatest in the world. After all, the Celestial Fox Demon Emperor was not skilled in combat, and although the Undying Demon Emperor was not afraid of the Sunborne Nymph Emperor, his strength was still slightly inferior. The net superiority of the Empyrean Dominion over the Solstice Empire was thus gone. They still had one extra Emperor, but had lost the strongest among them. This left the Demon Emperors with a sense of discomfort.

But the events had already transpired, and the Crystal Demon Emperor had also threatened the future of the entire Ancestral Court for personal gain. The Nymph Emperors of the Solstice Empire weren’t protesting about that, so the Demon Emperors also couldn’t say anything

At the same time, the Celestial Fox Demon Emperor officially announced that Mei Gongzi had passed her evaluation and was officially recognized as the lord of Kali City. She was required to undergo a hundred days of study in the Ancestral Court, learning its rules and principles, before returning to Kali City to assume her duties officially.

𝘧𝓇𝑒𝑒𝑤ℯ𝑏𝓃𝘰𝑣ℯ𝘭.𝘤ℴ𝘮

Mei Gongzi's extremely challenging evaluation seemed insignificant compared to the other events that had just unfolded. Stability was now the most crucial thing for the Empyrean Dominion, which had just lost its leader. The competition between the Empyrean Dominion and the Solstice Empire was about to reach a fever pitch.

It was not just the fact that they were now well-balanced; the more important issue was that with the fall of the Crystal Demon Emperor, the vacant city lord position and where the new Emperor would emerge became of utmost importance to both races.

The extraordinary talent Mei Gongzi displayed during her evaluation was undoubtedly recognized by the Demon Emperors. Now, with the vacancy, her path to the top was clear. Even though the Celestial Fox Demon Emperor still harbored concerns about her, he could no longer prevent the Empyrean Dominion from supporting her.

For the Empyrean Dominion, having another Peacock Demon Emperor emerge would be the best outcome. Given the talent Mei Gongzi had shown, she was unlikely to be a slow-growing Emperor like the Crystal Phoenix Demon Emperor; rather, she was undoubtedly the kind that could reach a Celestial Pillar height of over three hundred meters immediately and become a crucial asset for the Empyrean Dominion.

After some discussion, it was decided that Mei Gongzi would remain in the Ancestral Court. The White Tiger Demon Emperor volunteered to personally mentor her. The Celestial Fox Demon Emperor could no longer focus on Mei Gongzi's situation; his most pressing task was to stabilize the Hell Garden, ensure that the remaining nine lotus seeds weren’t going anywhere, and start working on restoring the Celestial Fox Sacred Mountain.

Thus, after the Ancestral Court Council meeting ended, he left immediately.

The Celestial Fox Demon Emperor's troubles were truly painful. The decrease of the Celestial Fox Sacred Mountain and the instability of the Hell Garden would take time to resolve. Additionally, his own cultivation had been affected, and his control over fortune had been significantly impacted. This also posed a certain level of threat to his position as the head of the Ancestral Court Council. Fortunately, the Sunborne Nymph Emperor wasn't particularly interested in managing the Ancestral Court's daily affairs; otherwise, there might have been a dispute.

The White Tiger Demon Emperor led Mei Gongzi out of the Ancestral Court Council.

Feeling the sunlight shining down from the sky, this Demon Emperor with powers that could reach heaven and earth couldn't help but sigh deeply, his expression complex as he said, "I never thought the Crystal Demon Emperor would fall just like that. It really stirs something deep inside."

"Isn't that the truth?" bitterly replied the Sky-Splitting Demon Emperor, who had walked out behind him. "I still remember her majestic figure when she beat me up back then. It was from her that I learned what splitting the sky really meant. And now she's just... gone. I don’t even know...."

As he spoke, the Sky-Splitting Demon Emperor's gaze fell on Mei Gongzi, and he grinned. "Anyway, you look promising. If another Emperor is to be born in the Empyrean Dominion, that’ll have to be you. Take advantage of the fact that the Solstice Empire doesn't know how talented you are and work hard. Old White Tiger, if you can't handle it, hand her over to me; I can guide her too."

The White Tiger Demon Emperor snorted coldly. "You wish. I wonder who it was that voted against her."

"And what if I did? She has human blood in her veins. In the future, if she wants to become an Emperor, her bloodline will still be an issue, and you know that as well as I do. A presumptive Emperor’s evaluation is much more challenging than a city lord's. It's not just about having the strength. To gain the recognition of heaven and earth and become an Emperor, one must be a pure demon or nymph."

A cold gleam flashed in the White Tiger Demon Emperor's eyes, a thoughtful expression crossing his face as retorted, "You don't need to remind me. With my granddaughter's talent, solving this problem will be no trouble at all. Let's go!"

With that, a white light flashed around him, enveloping both himself and Mei Gongzi as they shot toward the White Tiger Palace.

The Emperors all returned to their respective places, and the great turmoil in the Ancestral Court came to an end.

***

As soon as they arrived at the White Tiger Palace, Mei Gongzi immediately said, "Grandfather, Tang San..."

A burst of energy erupted from the White Tiger Demon Emperor, instantly silencing her. "Follow me. We'll talk later," he said.

As he spoke, he strode into the White Tiger Palace. Mei Gongzi, realizing something, quickly followed him inside.

The doors of the White Tiger Palace closed, and a chilling aura sealed off the palace, completely isolating it from the outside world.

The White Tiger Demon Emperor led Mei Gongzi to his study. The large study was decorated primarily in black and white; it was elegant, and although luxurious, everything proved good taste.

With a wave of his hand, the White Tiger Demon Emperor enveloped Mei Gongzi in a majestic aura of bloodline power, scanning her with his divine consciousness from head to toe.

As his bloodline aura nourished her, Mei Gongzi immediately felt a warm sensation throughout her body, a sense of unexplainable restraint lifting, and her mind became much calmer.

"Good, no aftereffects. This time, you could say you've benefited from misfortune by becoming a Great Demon King. You might very well be the fastest in history to advance from a Demon King to a Great Demon King. In the coming days, you'll stay in the Ancestral Court to consolidate your cultivation. As for the history and rules of the Ancestral Court, they're easy to learn. You’re too smart to have problems with such trivial things."

"Yes," Mei Gongzi responded respectfully, her mind now settled.