Chapter 826: The Ancestral Court Inquires Again

Now, with Tang San helping her with those responsibilities, her efforts and determination had gradually shifted in purpose. Now, it was more about keeping up with him, so that when he needed her, she could truly stand by his side and help.

Since Tang San left, Mei Gongzi found that her cultivation of divine consciousness had not slowed but instead accelerated. Every day, she received feedback from the Asura Sword, tempering her divine consciousness. Thanks to the faith energy absorbed by Tang San, her divine consciousness grew stronger daily. For the average demon or nymph, this was the hardest thing to cultivate, but for her, it was simple—almost effortless.

The core of her power was still her control of space. In order to improve in that respect, comprehension was essential, and her powerful divine consciousness greatly improved her insight, leading to rapid overall progress.

At the same time, she hadn't neglected her cultivation of White Tiger Transformation and Immortal Flame Transformation. How to integrate the three major bloodlines into one was her biggest challenge now, especially merging the Immortal Flame Transformation with the Peacock Transformation. The result, after all, was a power that even the Undying Demon Emperor marveled at.

In this regard, Tang San hadn't given her any specific advice. He only told her that to truly possess such a powerful ability, she needed to comprehend it on her own. Only then could this transcendent bloodline truly form. The moment she ascended to become an Emperor would be the moment these two bloodlines truly fused. At that time, she would not just become the second Peacock Demon Emperor, but the first Sky Sovereign—a presence that would dominate the skies, unprecedented on the entire Daemon Continent.

Ever since she'd broken through to godhood, he had rarely given her specific guidance. He simply pointed her in the right direction, ensuring her cultivation wouldn't lose its way, and enhanced her divine consciousness through the Asura Sword, helping her gain deeper insights.

With Tang San's departure, her mind completely calmed down. Over the past days of cultivation, she could feel herself making progress every day—not just in one area, but comprehensively. This feeling was extremely encouraging, and she knew that her future advancement would simply require time.

By now, Tang San had been gone for seven days.

The first two or three days were fine, but after five days, Mei Gongzi started to notice that her longing for him was growing. Missing someone was a special feeling, beautiful yet painful. She even felt that her cultivation as of late wasn't as smooth as usual.

But of course, she wouldn't call him back just because she missed him. What Tang San was doing was of utmost importance, not just for the two of them but for all humanity. Unless it was a truly extraordinary situation, she would never disrupt him.

As Mei Gongzi emerged from her meditation, the first thing that surfaced in her mind was a certain someone's face, but then a sudden call echoed in her divine consciousness.

—Little Mei!

It wasn't his voice, but that of Luo Qingzhu.

Mei Gongzi gracefully stood up, taking a step forward naturally. Surrounded by a faint silver light, she appeared before Luo Qingzhu in the next moment.

Sensing the faint spatial fluctuations around her, Luo Qingzhu couldn't help but praise her, "Your control over space is better than mine. It's as if the power of space has completely merged with you."

Mei Gongzi smiled slightly and said, "Mother, you don't need to be so modest. When you became a Great Demon King, I wasn't even around. How can I compare to you? But I'll definitely work hard to catch up to you."

Luo Qingzhu smiled affectionately. Since her husband's revival, her mood had been improving, and she had truly come to accept Mei Gongzi as her adopted daughter, caring for her even more than her own children. After all, how could she not be proud of this exceptional young woman who shared her bloodline? Her own children hadn't even reached the tenth order, while Mei Gongzi was already at the eleventh and there were no signs of her progress slowing down. She was destined to become an Emperor in the future!

"The Ancestral Court just sent word, and I thought I should tell you immediately so you can be prepared," Luo Qingzhu said seriously.

Mei Gongzi's heart tightened. "Is it because of the last visit from Sky-Splitting City Lord Jin Anguo?"

Luo Qingzhu nodded and said, "It's related. The Ancestral Court's message is that since you've officially become the lord of Kali City, as the lord of a main city, you need to consider issues of offspring to ensure the city's stability. So, they're asking how you plan to address the matter of a spouse. They are requesting a clear answer from you."

Mei Gongzi frowned slightly and said, "How am I supposed to answer that? Just tell them I don't have one. The Ancestral Court really is meddling too much; can't they give people a break for a few days?"

Luo Qingzhu said calmly, "The Ancestral Court is using ancestral rules and protocols; everything they do stands on the grounds of etiquette. Even the White Tiger Demon Emperor can't speak on your behalf in this matter. That's why I wanted you to be prepared. You need to understand that the Ancestral Court will continue to exploit this issue. The visit of Jin Anguo was just a test; if it succeeded, that was the optimal outcome, and if it failed, then there were other measures to be taken.

"According to your father, the Celestial Fox Demon Emperor's objective is simple: to use this to win over the Sky-Splitting Demon Emperor and balance the internal relations of the Empyrean Dominion. After the fall of the Crystal Demon Emperor, the phoenix race now has the upper hand, due to having the Undying Demon Emperor plus a second Emperor. Their power is clearly dominant. The Sky-Splitting Demon Emperor is neutral, and there's a grudge between our Peacock Demon clan and the phoenix race. If they can win him over, it would be ideal.

"The Celestial Fox Demon Emperor has done a lot against you before, with your evaluation and the attack on the human settlement. These things naturally give rise to grudges. If they can leverage the Sky-Splitting Demon Emperor's son to draw you into a marriage alliance, these issues could be resolved satisfactorily, and they would draw you into their camp. The Ancestral Court's repeated inquiries clearly show they want you to make a decision regarding your human blood, so they can also decide whether they'll push you to become an Emperor quickly. After all, you are the most likely candidate."

Mei Gongzi couldn't help but retort, "Then I won't make a decision. What can they do to me?"

Luo Qingzhu gently patted her hair and said, "This is not the time to act impulsively. Even if you don't take a stand, they will force you to. They will use the pretext that you have a duty toward the Ancestral Court to pressure you. We can refuse this time, saying you're still young, but it won't be long before new pressures arise. That's why I said you need to be prepared."

Mei Gongzi nodded and said, "Thanks, Mother, I understand. Like Father said, we'll deal with whatever comes our way. I don't believe they can force me into marriage."

She spoke confidently, knowing that she had the support of at least three Emperors behind her. Of course, this couldn't be revealed unless absolutely necessary. Otherwise, it would mean showing all her cards, inevitably inviting the suspicion of other Emperors and making her path to Emperorhood even more challenging.

"So, should I refuse on your behalf?"

Mei Gongzi nodded. "Yes. Let's see what tricks they come up with next."

"You should also let Tang San know about this, so he can be mentally prepared. I suspect the Ancestral Court's next moves will be swift."

"Alright."

Luo Qingzhu didn't know that Tang San had embarked on a distant journey—only a select few were aware of this. Mei Gongzi agreed to let Tang San know, but she had no intention of doing that just yet, so as not to disturb his insights while he was away. For her beloved, her heart was filled not just with love and trust, but also unwavering support.