Chapter 907: Acceleration?

Tang San nodded slightly. If that was true, then it made perfect sense for the Sunborne Nymph Emperor to consider him a key figure.

"Do you have any other ideas for this evaluation?"

Crystalline asked.

"Seriously, compared to him, you're even harder for me to read. You always manage to pull off things that I find unbelievable. But after you do them, I realize how everything falls perfectly into place and maximizes benefits."

Tang San couldn't help but feel a bit helpless.

"You make it seem as if everything's easy! When your strength is lacking, you have to rely on your brains. My goal is simple: to let the Blue Gold Tree clan bless the world and further concentrate the life energy of the entire Daemon Continent. You see, for any being, there's always a balance of fortune and misfortune. The Celestial Fox Demon Emperor has long been gathering fortune for the Daemon Continent while directing misfortune elsewhere, making the Daemon Continent's fortune flourish. You'd think this is perfectly good for the Daemon Continent, but it really isn't. Yes, the continent is strong, and it gathers all the superior beings of this plane. But if this imbalance in fortune continues, it will inevitably attract backlash. During my tribulation, I could feel the planar ruler's disdain for the Daemon Continent. Giving it back the lotus seeds might have seemed like a calamity for the continent, but I was actually helping it a lot more than I would've liked to."

"Huh? Wait... I get it now!"

Crystalline exclaimed.

"Whoa, you're downright evil. Are you trying to accelerate the downfall of the Daemon Continent?"

Tang San smirked.

"Heh, as expected of my daughter. Yes, when fortune reaches its peak, and the core life energy of the plane also reaches peak concentration in one place, misfortune will inevitably arrive. And once it comes, it will be irreversible. Demons and nymphs have become too powerful. When my strength recovers in the future, I won't be able to stay here, and it's really not my role to deal with them, but what I

can

do is let them destroy themselves."

"Did you come up with all this before you joined the Blue Gold Tree clan, or did you just think of it recently?"

"I've had these ideas for a while, but I've been pondering them along the way, seeking better approaches."

Crystalline took a deep breath and said,

"You're truly amazing. Maybe the planar ruler specifically sent you to deal with the Daemon Continent. Perhaps it arranged for your reincarnation here on purpose."

Tang San shook his head.

"The planar ruler isn't capable of that. It's powerful, but it's not on the same level as my former self, and neither is it intelligent enough. The only force that can influence such actions is... the laws of the universe. Indeed, the truly terrifying thing is the greater universe."

Crystalline sighed.

"Alright. I'm just glad I don't have any true family, or I'd seriously regret being with you."

Tang San patted her head mentally.

"All I do is for the betterment of humanity. Also, you shouldn't be too concerned; demons and nymphs won't be destroyed because of my actions. What I told the planar ruler back then was the pure truth: I simply want to help the plane restore its balance and give humans on this plane a chance to rise. Once that happens, it's up to them. Believe me, humanity's natural advantage is also determined by the laws of the universe. While humans have many flaws, their creativity is unmatched by any other race, even your dragon race."

"Sigh... Alright, Dad, I'll go back to sleep. Wake me when you face the Celestial Pillars. I'm already aboard your pirate ship, so whatever you plan to do, I'll just have to support you."

"You won't regret it. I'll show you even more miracles."

The arrival of the Blue Gold Tree clan didn't cause much of a stir in the Ancestral Court, or at least, Tang San and his people didn't notice anything out of the ordinary. During the following three days, he and the elders of the Blue Gold Tree clan remained within the Council Mountain of the Ancestral Court; they were not allowed to leave until his evaluation was completed.

Tang San met with the elders once and found that they were all well accommodated, with everything they needed in terms of sustenance. The Blue Gold Tree clan's energy-gathering ability was indeed powerful; with so many elders at the tenth order and above residing in the Council Mountain, the life energy inside the Ancestral Court rose substantially within just three days.

And once the three things had passed... it was time for Tang San to face the Celestial Pillars.

Regarding the Celestial Pillars, Tang San had heard Mei Gongzi explain the entire process in detail. He couldn't help but feel a bit excited, as this was the power left behind by generations of Emperors.

The day before, he had been informed of the exact time. Thus, after washing up and having breakfast, Tang San waited in his room. Before long, there was a knock at the door.

Tang San straightened his clothes and went to open the door. And when he did, he was genuinely startled.

Standing outside was not the Scorching Sunflower Nymph King but the most powerful figure in the Solstice Empire, whom Tang San had met three days ago: the Sunborne Nymph Emperor.

"Your Majesty, why have you come personally?" Tang San asked, looking at the Sunborne Nymph Emperor in surprise.

Seeing Tang San's surprised expression, the Sunborne Nymph Emperor smiled and said, "I don't have much to do lately, and I want to see what you can gain from the Celestial Pillar. Today, I'll personally preside over the ceremony for you. Come on, I'll take you there."

"How could I trouble you, Your Majesty!" Tang San said, his face full of gratitude.

The Sunborne Nymph Emperor simply smiled and turned to lead the way. Tang San quickly followed, keeping half a step behind him.

As they walked, the Sunborne Nymph Emperor smiled and said, "Although your Blue Gold Tree clan once had an Emperor, he was... not quite up to par. The Celestial Pillar that remains from that time is quite weak. That person likely relied entirely on the Ancestral Tree's inheritance to barely ascend to Emperorhood, and the Ancestral Tree's recognition of him was probably nowhere near what it is for you. After all, he couldn't even use the Ancestral Tree's power to fight. In other words, I don't think you'll gain much from it. If possible, try to use your divine consciousness to communicate with other Celestial Pillars, especially the stronger ones. You may be a plant-type nymph, but that's besides the point; the important thing is that you possess the life attribute, the source of all living things. You shouldn't limit yourself to just your clan's Celestial Pillar."

"Understood, Your Majesty."

The Sunborne Nymph Emperor's words were very similar to what Crystalline had said earlier. Clearly, the Blue Gold Tree clan could not be any weaker. Even their former Emperor had not been held in high regard.

The Sunborne Nymph Emperor continued, "After we spoke the other day, I carefully considered your idea of neutrality, and the more I thought about it, the more I liked it. You should refine your idea further. After you are done with your evaluation, I'll bring it before the Ancestral Court for discussion. At that time, you will face questions from all the Emperors, so be prepared."

"Understood. Thank you for your support, Your Majesty."

"It's nothing much. You're thinking of our future, and you're also thinking of the future of your Blue Gold Tree clan. This is indeed a good approach, beneficial to everyone and fitting for someone of your standing. On our side, I will coordinate with the other Nymph Emperors in advance, so things should proceed smoothly."

"I hope they will."

Led by the Sunborne Nymph Emperor, Tang San followed him out of Council Mountain. On the day he and the elders of the Blue Gold Tree clan arrived, they had entered through a side door. Today, the Emperor also took him out through the same side door. The area around Council Mountain was very quiet, as ordinary citizens were not allowed near.

"Today, you'll need to climb the mountain from the front and enter the Council Hall. The Celestial Pillars are there. This process is entirely up to you," the Sunborne Nymph Emperor said, standing before the stairs at the front of the mountain.

Council Mountain was tall, with its peak hidden in the clouds. From the base, only the stone steps leading upward could be seen, resembling the ascent to an Emperor's palace. The entrance to the Council Hall was halfway up the mountain, visible from below, guarded by sentinels.