Soul Land 5: The Rebirth of Tang San

Chapter 528: You Can Also Be A Knight

Yesterday's battle had left everyone deeply impressed by Mei Gongzi's formidable strength.

Tang San replied, "It's a secret."

He thought to himself, I met her in another life. Can’t exactly tell you that, can I?

"She's really strong. And I think she’s even younger than me..." Cheng Zicheng remarked.

Tang San asked, "Are you guys going to watch the match today?"

If they wanted to watch the match, they needed to go early to get in. On the other hand, as a contestant, Tang San didn't need to queue up and could go in through a dedicated entrance.

Wu Bingji said, "We discussed it after we got back yesterday. We decided not to watch the matches and focus on cultivating instead. Watching the matches these past few days has been a bit overwhelming. Compared to these strong contestants from various clans, we're still far behind. We need to use this time to improve ourselves."

Tang San nodded. "That makes sense."

The Ancestral Court Elite Competition featured the strongest below the tenth order on the Daemon Continent. Now, the remaining contestants were almost all first-tier bloodline powerhouses. Each one was extraordinarily strong, so it was natural for his companions to feel pressured. That was the whole point. The Ancestral Court held this tournament to inspire the younger generation to strive for greatness.

Gu Li said, "We're really far behind. I need to reach the ninth order as soon as possible."

Seeing how affected they were, Tang San comforted them, "No need to rush. After this tournament, we'll return to Kali City and digest all we've gained. Everyone's strength will improve more than you can imagine."

Cheng Zicheng said, "In any case, you have to teach me your flying techniques. They're really cool. If I had your flying skills, I'd be satisfied."

"No problem," Tang San said with a smile.

After breakfast, everyone went their separate ways. The Shrek Squad went to the Sacred Mountains they’d chosen for cultivation, while Tang San headed straight to the competition venue.

When he arrived, Mei Gongzi was already there.

They were always the first group to compete, so they didn't go to the waiting area and went straight to the preparation area instead.

"What did your father say to you when you went back yesterday?" Tang San asked Mei Gongzi.

Today, she wore a light blue long dress, which added to her noble demeanor.

Mei Gongzi said, "He just asked where that move came from."

Tang San asked, "So what did you tell him?"

Mei Gongzi chuckled softly, "Of course, I didn't give you away. I just said that it came naturally to me yesterday, and I didn't know how it happened. I just followed the feeling I got from the Celestial Plume. My father was puzzled and reminisced for a while, saying that even our Demon Emperor ancestor never used such a technique. He told me to practice it well because it has tremendous potential. If used well, it could be the ability that brings me up to god level or even Demon Emperor level in the future."

Tang San laughed. "He sure knows what he’s talking about."

"But someone initially told me it was just a little trick."

"Hey, hey, it really is just a little trick! It's not a big deal. It only works like that for you because you have great talent and you use it well."

Mei Gongzi rolled her eyes at him. "I don't believe your nonsense. It's a divine technique. You can't fool me. But I am curious, where did you learn it?"

Tang San said, "It's just innate knowledge."

Mei Gongzi pouted. "You're so annoyingly secretive."

"Because I can't explain it clearly! I will tell you everything in the future, but that’s in the future."

The hell would you say if I told you we have a destined connection from a past life and I know these abilities from my previous life? You would definitely think I'm talking nonsense.

Mei Gongzi huffed, but a smile appeared on her face. "Our opponents today are really strong. You need to be careful."

Tang San nonchalantly replied, "It's fine, you're here. I'll just rely on you. Your strength yesterday probably scared them off."

"Not at all. Today's pair is really strong. They're the seeded team of our group."

Tang San asked, "Wasn't the seeded team the Dragon-Phoenix Pair?"

Mei Gongzi replied, "Can't there be two seeded teams? Besides, this group might be even harder to deal with because it's a demon-nymph combination."

"A demon-nymph combination? Huh, that’s rare." Tang San was immediately curious. They hadn't encountered such a combination before. From this tournament, it was clear that while the Empyrean Dominion and the Solstice Empire appeared harmonious on the surface, there were underlying tensions, and both sides were secretly competing against each other.

A team composed of demon and nymph clans is indeed interesting. Moreover, the participants are all first-tier and second-tier bloodline powerhouses.

"What clans are they from?" Tang San asked.

Mei Gongzi replied, "Their team is called the Dragon Knight Duo. It's made up of a member from the Fire Dragon clan and a member from the Scorching Sunflower clan. They are also known as the Dragon Flower Duo."

Upon hearing that they would face yet another Scorching Sunflower, Tang San's expression turned serious. He had a hard-fought battle against a Scorching Sunflower contestant before, so he knew very well how powerful they were. A duo consisting of a Scorching Sunflower and a Fire Dragon would be a formidable opponent.

Although the Fire Dragon clan didn't have a Demon Emperor, their mastery of fire was not inferior to that of the Immortal Flame Phoenixes. Moreover, the strong physique of the dragon race compensated for the lacking physical power of the Scorching Sunflower clan. The two complemented each other perfectly, possessing the power to burn the heavens and boil the earth.

"Their combination is known as the second most fiery team in this tournament. You should be mentally prepared," Mei Gongzi said.

"The second?? If they are just second, then who’s first?!" Tang San asked, mouth agape.

Mei Gongzi replied, "The team in the first place is formidable. They are considered the favorites to win the doubles competition, and I believe they will be one of our toughest competitors in the finals. One of them is from the Immortal Flame Phoenix clan, the other from the Parasol Tree clan. They are the descendants of the Undying Demon Emperor and the Parasol Tree Nymph Emperor."

Tang San blurted out, "The phoenix roosting on the parasol tree? Whoa, that really is a combination!"

"Yes, that's why they are even harder to deal with. That pair is considered the successors of the two Demon Emperors. They usually cultivate together and complement each other perfectly. The relationship between the Undying Demon Emperor and the Parasol Tree Nymph Emperor has always been good. If these two join forces, they are at the pinnacle among the Emperors. It's said that they once sparred with the Crystal Demon Emperor, which ended in a draw."

Tang San exclaimed in surprise, "The Perching Phoenix Duo can only fight it to a draw? This Crystal Demon Emperor really is terrifying. No wonder the other Emperors didn't dare make a sound when it showed up to take something back at the auction...."

Mei Gongzi nodded and said, "Yes! That's exactly why it's called the strongest Emperor."

"You know what, let's not think about that for now. We should focus on defeating the Dragon Flower Duo. Do you have any ideas?"

Mei Gongzi looked at him and said, "I'll follow your lead."

Feeling her reliance on him, Tang San's mood improved instantly. "Alright, just follow my commands. You said something about a Dragon Knight, huh? Today, you can also be a knight, if you know what I mean."

Mei Gongzi was initially stunned, then her eyes lit up. "Can we? No, I don’t think that’s right..."

Tang San feigned annoyance. "Hmph, your words say that, but your face says something else. You've been wanting to do this ever since you saw my wings, haven't you?"

"No, no, what are you talking about? I’ve never thought about that...." Mei Gongzi shook her head repeatedly, but a smile was already forming at the corner of her mouth.

"Be careful not to get motion sickness," Tang San joked.

"Shut up and let’s go."

At this moment, the referee had announced that the match was about to begin. Tang San and Mei Gongzi stepped onto the competition stage together.