Soul Land 5: The Rebirth of Tang San-Chapter 790: Humanity’s Talent is Creativity

As he listened to Xiao He's words, the White Tiger Demon Emperor's expression changed slightly. It was as if Xiao He knew exactly what the Undying Demon Emperor and the Crystal Phoenix Demon Emperor had said when they arrived, as if he had witnessed it all with his own two eyes.

Mei Gongzi looked at her adoptive father in surprise. "You’re not against this?"

Xiao He shrugged and said, "Why would I be? After all, he is your biological father. To be honest, this is where I owe you the most. I used you and your mother to fight against him for many years, but that was for my own purposes, not yours. What needed to be done was done, and I’ve already won. The fact that you recognize me as your father makes me happy enough, so why would I restrict you in any way? If you gain the Immortal Flame Phoenix bloodline, your future achievements will be limitless. You could very well become the strongest Emperor. At that point, Kali City will surely flourish under your leadership.

"I also believe you can lead the Peacock Clan to greater heights and help them grow. As you all know, in our demon clans, strength is everything. Without sufficient strength, words mean nothing. So right now, your priority is to become stronger. Besides, if you restore the phoenix bloodline, you’ll gain the support of two Emperors, and the entire phoenix race will see you as one of their own. I know why the Undying Demon Emperor supports Lin Ximo—it’s nothing more than to ensure the phoenix race has three Emperors. In the future, when you become an Emperor, the phoenix race can claim another one of their own.

"Of course, the Peacock Demon clan can say they have an Emperor, too. And for His Majesty the White Tiger, it means there’s someone to carry on his legacy. So, everyone will support you. As they say, a righteous person can find helpers everywhere. The more support you have, the better it will be for your growth. I’ve already wronged you enough, so how could I make any demands of you? Go with peace of mind. And remember, I am no longer a member of the Peacock Demon clan, much less the Peacock Great Demon King—I am human. You are also human at the core, and for the sake of our kind, you should go."

Hearing his words, Mei Gongzi suddenly felt a sense of clarity. She looked at Xiao He and nodded gently. "Thank you."

Xiao He’s gaze shifted to Tang San, and as their eyes met, Tang San gave him a slight nod.

Xiao He sighed inwardly. Not long ago, Tang San had come to him alone while Mei Gongzi was cultivating, to discuss the matter of her awakening the phoenix bloodline.

Without a doubt, the phoenix race and the Peacock Demon clan were mortal enemies. Mei Gongzi, as the current leader of the Peacock Demon clan, awakening the phoenix bloodline? From the perspective of the Peacock Great Demon King, this was something that absolutely could not be allowed. It would affect the purity of the clan leader’s bloodline.

However, Tang San had convinced him with just two sentences: “Who is the Peacock Great Demon King? The one I see in front of me is a human named Xiao He.”

From the perspective of humanity, having a top-tier powerhouse emerge from their ranks would be naturally immensely beneficial. Moreover, when Tang San had spoken to him, it wasn’t in a tone of negotiation—it was one of certainty.

Xiao He was not one to be troubled by useless pride and he was far more intelligent than the average person, so he naturally understood what Tang San meant.

Thus, he had ultimately agreed, which was why the situation in front of them now seemed so relaxed.

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When it came to Tang San, Xiao He had always felt a sense of mystery, as if he couldn’t fully see through this young man. Humanity had produced such a wise person—perhaps they truly had a chance.

The White Tiger Demon Emperor nodded and said, "What he says makes sense. I agree as well. Let’s do it now. Tang San, will you be joining us?"

Tang San shook his head. "It’s fine if the Crystal Phoenix Demon Emperor sees me, but the Undying Demon Emperor must not. He might sense something. You can take Little Mei. Little Mei, if anything feels off, contact me."

Mei Gongzi nodded and followed the White Tiger Demon Emperor out.

Tang San didn’t leave with them; instead, he closed the door behind them.

"Uncle Xiao, how have you been feeling lately?" Tang San invited Xiao He to sit down, then took a seat across from him.

Xiao He replied, "I feel great. The more I practice the techniques you taught me, the more I can sense the unique qualities of the human body. No wonder the Celestial Fox Demon Emperor is so wary of humans. Human potential feels nearly limitless. While it seems like humans don’t have any innate abilities, once they find the right method, they can keep growing and absorbing more, like a sponge. That’s why the Redemption Society’s strategy is to use intermarriage to obtain Demonic God Transformations, but perhaps that isn’t the most suitable way."

Tang San shook his head and said, "It’s not that it wasn’t suitable. Like you said, humanity’s true potential and talent lie in learning. Beyond learning, there’s also creativity. By continuously learning and creating, humans can achieve a more powerful future. But the demon and nymph races have always enforced a policy of keeping humans suppressed and ignorant. Slaves should have no time or space to think, after all. And since most humans die by the age of thirty due to the harsh environment, humanity never truly rose up. The key is that their creativity was never allowed to flourish. So what I’m doing now is giving humans a peaceful space to live, teaching them basic knowledge, and providing them with a path. In the future, they can tap into their creative instincts. Creativity is humanity’s true talent."

Upon hearing Tang San’s words, Xiao He felt a sudden enlightenment, and his eyes brightened. "Creativity, yes! You’ve put it perfectly. It’s all about creativity."

Tang San smiled and said, "Once we leave the Ancestral Court, I’m going to start working on creating. If you’re interested, feel free to take a look. It might inspire you as well."

"Definitely. I have to be honest with you, since I’ve started to study this human body, life has become increasingly interesting for me," Xiao He said with a smile.

Tang San chuckled. "It seems you've let go of some things."

Xiao He gave a bitter smile in return. "You literally swapped my entire body for something else. What could I not let go of? And even if I couldn't let it go, what good would it do? I can't return to who I was before. Besides, I never liked my old self, not even when I was my old self."

Tang San smiled slightly. "That’s the feeling of being reborn, isn’t it?"

***

The Crystal Phoenix Demon Emperor was feeling somewhat anxious. He wasn’t sure whether his daughter would accept the awakening of her phoenix bloodline. In his understanding, Mei Gongzi must hate him deeply, just like Su Qin did.

Could the White Tiger Demon Emperor persuade her? Does he even want to?

Lacking confidence, he had begged the Undying Demon Emperor for a long time before coming, even willing to forget about Mei Gongzi’s Crystal Phoenix bloodline and have the Undying Demon Emperor infuse her with his blood essence instead. As a father, who would want to do that? But for Mei Gongzi, this was the best option. The Immortal Flame Phoenix bloodline’s Nirvana Rebirth ability would greatly enhance her safety. He dared not hope for much anymore—just that his daughter would live well and someday become an Emperor.

The door opened, and the White Tiger Demon Emperor entered first.

The Crystal Phoenix Demon Emperor’s gaze immediately shifted to the figure behind him.

Mei Gongzi was dressed in a simple white outfit. Her long, black hair was tied back into a neat ponytail, giving her a clean and sharp appearance. Her delicate face was slightly flushed, and her bright eyes were downcast, avoiding his gaze.

As he looked at her, the Crystal Phoenix Demon Emperor suddenly felt a sense of déjà vu—like the first time he had seen Su Qin. It was just... indescribable beauty. Even without makeup or rich garments and jewelry, she was flawless. Perfect. For a moment, he trembled slightly.