Chapter 796: Seeking Mother's Forgiveness

The Crystal Phoenix Demon Emperor felt helpless when he heard that.

Is he talking about my lack of foundation?

He was starting to regret bringing the Undying Demon Emperor here. He wondered if Mei Gongzi would have acknowledged him as her father if he had been the one to use his blood essence to help her awaken the phoenix bloodline.

At this point, the Undying Demon Emperor had finished advising Mei Gongzi. He threw a glance at Lin Ximo, who was simmering in anxiety behind him, then looked at her again. "There’s one other thing... Ximo made some foolish choices back then, but it wasn’t because he didn’t love your mother; it was for the sake of his race. As the clan leader, he had the duty to ensure the Crystal Phoenix lineage could have an Emperor. So, don’t hate him. After all, he is your biological father, and without him, you wouldn’t be in this world."

Mei Gongzi turned to look at Lin Ximo. As their eyes met, she quickly averted her gaze and said, "If my mother forgives you, then I will too."

Her feelings toward Lin Ximo were complex. She had once hated him deeply because he had oppressed the Peacock Demon clan, even causing the death of the Peacock Great Demon King. But now, the Peacock Great Demon King had been resurrected, and she knew that Lin Ximo had been completely unaware of her existence. So did she

really

hate him? Deep down, Mei Gongzi was on the edge, but she had to consider her mother’s feelings. If her mother refused to accept it, she couldn’t acknowledge him as her father.

"Yes, yes, I will do my best to earn your mother’s forgiveness. She’s still in Kali City, right?" Lin Ximo said, feeling quite anxious.

Mei Gongzi replied, "My mother might come here later to show her respect to Grandfather."

"Su Qin is coming to the Ancestral Court?" The Crystal Phoenix Demon Emperor’s eyes lit up, and he turned to look at the White Tiger Demon Emperor.

The White Tiger Demon Emperor snorted coldly and ignored him.

𝓯𝙧𝙚𝒆𝙬𝙚𝒃𝙣𝙤𝒗𝓮𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

The Undying Demon Emperor said, "We’ll talk about it then. Little Mei, I need to return now. My blood essence consumption was quite significant, and I need to retreat for some time. Due to your bloodline awakening today, I’ve realized that the phoenix and Peacock Demon bloodlines are highly compatible. Our clans should not be enemies; instead, we should seek more communication and reduce the rift between us."

"I felt that too." Mei Gongzi nodded. She had nearly fused them into a transcendent bloodline, so she was clearly aware of the synergy.

Although it was impossible for the phoenix race and the Peacock Demon clan to produce someone like her with both bloodlines, if a peacock and a phoenix worked together in battle, their bloodline powers would complement each other, resulting in even greater strength—much like the yin-yang synergy between Scorching Sunflowers and Nethermoon Flowers.

"I’ll need to study this further when I return. You are always welcome to bring the Peacock Demon clan to Phoenix City for some... cultural exchange," the Undying Demon Emperor said with a smile.

"Alright."

"Old tiger, I’ll take my leave first." The Undying Demon Emperor was eager to return and stabilize his blood essence. The phoenix race had countless heavenly treasures, and he needed to use them as soon as possible to replenish his earlier consumption.

Lin Ximo looked at his daughter reluctantly. Mei Gongzi merely bowed slightly, showing no intention of closeness. But for him, this was already enough. At least his daughter wasn’t rejecting him, and she had awakened the phoenix bloodline. Everything else could wait until he won back his lover.

After the two departed, the White Tiger Demon Emperor, still feeling a bit jealous, said, "Why did you recognize him as your grandfather?"

Mei Gongzi’s expression turned slightly odd. "Tang San told me to do it. You can take it up with him."

The White Tiger Demon Emperor was stunned, but in the next moment, Tang San stepped into the room with a flash of silver, chuckling. "Why did you sell me out so quickly? Having him as your grandfather is definitely a good deal. When you become an Emperor in the future, you won’t be able to change the fact that you’re human, nor can you erase your human bloodline. This will inevitably lead to significant resistance. And where does the resistance in the Ancestral Court come from? The Emperors. The more Emperors support you, the higher your chances of success. The Undying Demon Emperor is the strongest in terms of actual combat among the Demon Emperors, and with his backing, your chance of success will increase significantly. Besides, you do have his bloodline, no?"

The White Tiger Demon Emperor nodded and said, "He’s right. The Empyrean Dominion has eight Demon Emperors left, and the three of us are certainly on your side. If we can win over one or two more, Celestial Fox won’t be able to do much against you. However, the Emperor trials also involve the Solstice Empire, so we’ll need to gain the support of some Nymph Emperors as well. It’s not just up to us. Unfortunately, now that our side’s top Emperor has fallen, the balance of power between the two sides is equal, unlike before when we could completely suppress nymphs. So the Nymph Emperors’ likelihood of supporting your ascension is very low, as having another talented Emperor like you would impact them significantly. This is a highly complex situation."

Mei Gongzi said, "Whatever happens, it’s still far off. You all talk as if I’m about to become an Emperor any moment now. Whatever the future holds, Tang San will be there to plan it out for me."

The White Tiger Demon Emperor chuckled, "You have more faith in him than in yourself!"

Mei Gongzi shrugged, looking as if that was only natural.

The White Tiger Demon Emperor said, "When the time comes, I’ll be interested to see what Tang San prepares for you."

Tang San smiled without saying a word.

In recent days, aside from cultivating, he had been actually constantly thinking—thinking about the future of humanity. When it came to himself and Mei Gongzi, he was filled with confidence. For him, the most challenging step had been his divine tribulation, which was a direct collision with the plane itself. With that hurdle now overcome, everything else was much easier. Moreover, he could now access his divine seat once more. Though he was not yet the God King he once was, he was nevertheless a weaker version of the Sea God. In this plane, no one but him truly understood the significance of a divine seat, nor had any idea how to wield one even if they had it.

Mei Gongzi said, "Grandfather, the hundred-day deadline is almost up. When I return, I’ll ask Mother to come and visit you."

The White Tiger Demon Emperor nodded slowly, letting out a sigh. "Alright."

Tang San asked, "Your Majesty, do you know the current situation with the Celestial Fox Demon Emperor?"

The White Tiger Demon Emperor shook his head and said, "Ever since he returned from Kali City, he’s been in seclusion and hasn’t come out. The Celestial Fox Sacred Mountain has also been closed off to climbers. That incident had a massive impact on the entire Celestial Fox clan, and he needs significant time to handle it. Are you worried you’ll be obstructed when you return? Don’t worry; that’s unlikely. You’ll teleport out, so he won’t be able to catch you, and he can’t do anything here because I and those two will protect you. Celestial Fox won’t dare to act against you openly."

Tang San nodded and said, "Before I leave, I plan to visit the Sword Saint Demon Emperor."

"You’re trying to win him over? Sword Saint is indeed an anomaly. He devotes all his energy to studying his sword; apart from that, he won’t even bother managing his own clan. Hell, he’s even sold his ancestral divine sword before, if you remember. From his previous actions, it’s clear he has some goodwill toward you, but don’t place too much hope in him. The reason he helped you was that you returned his divine sword. He’s a person devoid of emotion, and among the Emperors, his strength is one of the very few I can’t fully gauge. Although he ranks lower, don’t underestimate him."