Soul Land V: Rebirth of Tang San-Chapter 920 - 918 Little Tree Ancestor
The light surrounding the Tianyang Spirit King's body pulsed three times in succession, then Tang San was sent flying by a surge of power, landing several tens of meters away.
"How powerful this Life-Stripping power is." Deep within the eyes of the Tianyang Spirit King, surprise was unmistakable.
Just in that instant, he had tried at least three different methods to block Tang San's Life-Stripping effect, but even with his level of cultivation, he was unable to do so. He is a Heavenly Monarch! Tang San was simply not on the same level as him.
"Does your Life-Stripping have some kind of absolute assertive property?" Tianyang Spirit King looked at Tang San, puzzled.
Tang San shook his head and said, "An absolute assertion is probably impossible. However, as long as one's strength does not surpass the Tree Ancestor, they should be subject to the effects of my Domain. However, my Domain itself also has significant drawbacks; first, it must be within this ten-meter diameter range, and second, if my physical body is killed or blown away by the opponent during the domain's activation, I wouldn't be able to continue the Devouring. Therefore, it only has a certain effect on opponents who are weaker than me or about the same level as me. It's not much in front of you."
The Tianyang Spirit King certainly isn't someone who can be restrained by such means, it's different from Rongyang. Rongyang would fall into weakness just after a short time of being sucked in, and as the process of diminishing and strengthening continues, it would become difficult to break free. But for higher-level Emperors, relying solely on this method is unsustainable.
Yet, the Tianyang Spirit King didn't change his view because of Tang San's explanation, "An ability that even Emperors are powerless against can definitely be described as absolute. Everyone must remember this, don't get close to this little guy in the future. It was said that the Blue Golden Tree Clan is weak in fighting, but with this Life-Stripping power, that's not the case anymore. It might not be fatal, but it truly shortens life! The Blue Golden Tree Clan is indeed different."
The Tianyang Spirit King gave Tang San his full recognition. The Life-Stripping Realm is definitely a very formidable existence. Among the same level, no one should get close to him.
Rongyang strongly agreed, if he only used remote attacks, the pure Energy assault would be assimilated by Tang San's Life Force, but if he used weaponized remote attacks, Tang San's Life Assimilation might not be able to withstand it. But if he enters the range of his Life-Stripping Domain, Rongyang felt that he wouldn't last more than ten seconds before losing his combat effectiveness. Only those who have truly experienced it know just how fierce and swift that Life Deprive is.
"Your Majesty, does that mean I have passed the first trial?" Tang San asked with a smile.
The Tianyang Spirit King couldn't help but smile and gestured towards him, "You've passed. The surprise you brought us today is indeed quite something! Let's move on to the second item. The six of us will vote for you, and if more than half of the Emperors approve, you will pass."
"Yes. I ask the august presences for their kind consideration." Tang San gave a respectful bow to all the Emperors present.
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During the trial that Pretty Girl faced originally, if it weren't for Tang San's covert manipulation, it would have been impossible for her to pass. But now it was Tang San's turn, and the response from the six Heavenly Monarchs was so straightforward.
"Those in favor, raise your hand." The Tianyang Spirit King started by raising his own hand as he spoke.
The Earth Yin Spirit King by his side also raised his hand in tandem.
The other four Heavenly Monarchs didn't hesitate either, each raising their hands.
The abilities and potential Tang San demonstrated earlier, and his utility to the Rihchen Empire, had earned the recognition of all the Heavenly Monarchs.
Just now during the battle with Rongyang, Tang San's assimilation of the fiery Life Force provided benefits to Rongyang. With the divine consciousness of the attending Emperors being strong enough, of course, they all sensed it. Such a being could only bring benefits to the Rihchen Empire in the future. Although Tang San's Life-Stripping Domain is quite unique, its drawbacks are also evident, and the Blue Golden Tree Clan is not an entity vying for benefits, to begin with.
"For the final trial, you were supposed to accept a baptism by the power within the Ancestral Court Council. This test is originally to examine the City Lord's adaptability and resistance to multiple assaults. I think we can skip it for you. You have already received the recognition of all the Emperor Sky Pillars, and once you open your Life Protection, any kind of power that strikes you will be assimilated by your Life Force, negating any impact effect." The Tianyang Spirit King said with a smile.
Tang San paused slightly and said, "Your Majesty, does this mean that my position approval has been passed?"
"Um, it has been passed." Tianyang Spirit King nodded with a smile.
Tang San couldn't help but feel a strange sensation in his heart. If Pretty Girl found out how easily his position approval went through, would he scream unfair? It was indeed a bit too easy.
"Thank you, Your Majesties, for your recognition." Tang San bowed again to the Six Great Heavenly Monarchs.
Soul-Stealing Spirit King said with a smile, "All you need to do is not to kill any of us again. No need for thanks. You represent the Tree Ancestor, and as His Majesty Tianyang has just said, you are now equivalent to the presence of the Little Tree Ancestor. Judging by your Brand of Life, I too very much agree with His Majesty Tianyang's statement. At least in my lifetime, you are the national with the highest Life Rank I have ever seen."
Tang San showed a look of embarrassment, "I too regret what happened with His Majesty Diamond Elf King."
Soul-Stealing Spirit King said irritably, "Regret my ass, I don't believe you didn't know that the Tree Ancestor was going to take action against him. Without the Tree Ancestor as your backup, would you dare to directly challenge an Emperor?"
Tang San didn't answer, just smiled.
Tianyang Spirit King said, "Let's not talk about things that can't be undone. When there's time later, I will personally visit Jianmu City to meet the Tree Ancestor, as a form of apology on behalf of all of us. In these past years, failing to properly protect his heritage Race is indeed our fault."
All the Heavenly Monarchs nodded slightly.
Tang San's position approval was so easy, naturally because of the Tree Ancestor killing Diamond Elf King. That is a powerful deterrent. Who would dare to move against him and the Blue Gold Tree Clan without being sure of the Tree Ancestor's actual situation?
Tianyang Spirit King declared, "I announce that from now on, Jin Miaolin is officially the Jianmu City Lord, enjoying the same privileges as all other Main City Lords, and is also an important member of the Rihchen Empire, qualified to participate in all meetings of the Ancestral Court Council."
"Yes!" All the Heavenly Monarchs nodded towards him.
Tianyang Spirit King continued, "Next, there is another matter we need to discuss. Jin Miaolin, please share your idea of neutrality with everyone. Before we bring it up in the Ancestral Court Council, let's discuss it amongst ourselves first. We need to unify our thoughts."
Tang San understood that by Tianyang Spirit King saying this, he had already shown his support for him. He nodded and repeated the ideas he had previously shared with Tianyang Spirit King in front of all the Heavenly Monarchs.
As they listened to him, at first, all the Heavenly Monarchs were a bit stunned, but gradually they began to sense the implications.
Of course, when recounting his thoughts, Tang San did not mention what he had said to the Tianyang Spirit King about targeting the Tianyu Empire with Life Deprive in the future. After all, such matters couldn't be discussed carelessly, as they could bring great trouble.
Although there were covert conflicts between the Tianyu Empire and the Rihchen Empire, on the surface, the relationship between the two was harmonious. Moreover, there were close ties between the Spirit Kings and the Great Monsters, such as the very intimate relationship between Phoenix Tree Spirit King and Undying Great Demon Emperor, which perhaps even surpassed the relations with other Spirit Kings.
Therefore, while Tang San narrated his thoughts, he spoke almost entirely about how this would benefit the Blue Golden Tree Clan and the benefits it would bring to all the major cities and Races.
