Soul Land 5: The Rebirth of Tang San

Chapter 607: Golden Armor Transformation

Tang San could feel the immense power of his blood and energy at this moment. Even a slight movement of this intense energy made it seem as if the air around him would ignite. The unprecedented feeling of strength flowed through every corner of his body.

He had almost reached two meters in height, and although his muscles weren't particularly bulky and had rather graceful lines instead, every single movement exuded a titanic aura of pure strength, seemingly ready to erupt at any moment.

This reminded him of a First-Class God named Titan God he once knew in the divine realm, a god that possessed terrifying, unmatched physical strength. He now understood how that god must’ve felt.

His skin had returned to its normal human appearance, but whenever his energy circulated, a layer of dark golden sheen would immediately cover it.

This was his first transcendent bloodline. Before the fusion, Tang San had thought of calling it the Golden Behemoth Transformation, the obvious choice given the original components of the imprint. However, that didn't seem quite fitting now. After some thought, he decided to name the imprint Golden Armor Transformation.

A bloodline beyond the first tier, the pinnacle of physical strength... How far could it ultimately evolve? It unquestionably surpassed the strongest bloodline on this plane. According to Tang San's observations, the rulers of this plane were close to the level of First-Class Gods in the divine realm. In other words, reaching beyond that would put him at the very pinnacle of First-Class Gods—perhaps even touching the threshold of a God King.

Moreover, he knew that if he could create more such transcendent bloodlines, his future power could surpass even his past self when he reached the level of a God King.

***

Kali City.

It had been half a month since their return. Mei Gongzi had mostly stayed behind closed doors. The news of her double championship in the Ancestral Court Elite Competition had spread throughout the city, deliberately disseminated by the Peacock Great Demon King.

For a time, the leaders of the various clans in Kali City were utterly shocked, and the internal affairs of the Peacock Demon clan were in turmoil.

Yet Mei Gongzi seemed completely unaware of everything outside; she quietly stayed in her room, not leaving it once.

Looking out the window, Mei Gongzi's eyes were slightly dazed.

She had never gotten to see his true face beneath the mask. She could never forget how calm and composed he had been until the end, as if facing death was just a simple, normal thing for him.

She reflected on her past distrust and suspicion toward him. Why? Because he was just too good to her.

It was inexplicable kindness, and there was so much of it that she felt afraid to accept it.

During the time at the Ancestral Court, every day was tense and exciting, with rapid improvements and facing powerful opponents. That intense and exciting life was deeply imprinted in her memory.

No matter how strong the enemy was, he was always by her side, protecting her. As long as he was there, her heart was at peace.

To make her and her father trust him, he had even pledged a blood oath. And he had no reservations toward her. And that blood-red sword, a trace of a supreme divine artifact, still resided in her spirit core. And it was with his help that she had the rudiments of divine consciousness. And now, even without cultivation, her spiritual power was growing day by day, and her cultivation was inching ever closer to the tenth order.

He had given her more than even her own father.

Yet he was gone, just like that. He had promised her that she would see his true face after the tournament, yet even until the end, he never took off his mask.

What did he really look like?

Big Brother, do you know? I miss you so, so much. I regret so much not making you take off your mask earlier. At least that way, I could have imprinted your face in my heart.

Her heart ached intensely again, and her eyes became moist once more.

At that moment, there was a knock on the door.

Mei Gongzi took a deep breath, pressed her red lips together, and dried off her tears.

"Come in."

The door opened, and the Peacock Great Demon King, looking radiant and full of life, stepped inside. He looked not at all like someone who had been gravely injured and was on the brink of death.

Seeing his daughter’s state, the Peacock Great Demon King sighed softly and said, "It's time to move on."

Mei Gongzi remained silent, just sitting there quietly.

The Peacock Great Demon King sat down opposite her. "I have laid the groundwork with the various clans for you. You know you need to pull yourself together. If he were still here, he would surely want to see you strong and determined.

"He put in so much effort to help you win the tournament and elevate you to a higher level. The core purpose of your Redemption Society is to help humans have a better living space, isn't it? That was also his wish, undoubtedly. For this wish, you must stand strong."

Mei Gongzi gently shook her head. "I'm sorry, Father. I can't. Right now, I have no other thoughts in my mind. I'm sorry..." n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

Her spirit was utterly broken. From childhood to adulthood, she had faced countless cold stares and ridicule within the Peacock Demon Clan. Even with her father, she always felt a sense of distance. Her mother treated her well, but her mother always seemed to be burdened with heavy concerns.

Yet he was different. That mask was a barrier between them, but beyond that mask, there was nothing but kindness and sincerity.

Someone willing to die for her—just this fact alone had a tremendous impact on Mei Gongzi's heart. Her mind was filled with his image. What could she do in such a situation? After all, she was still a teenage girl.

The Peacock Great Demon King sighed and said, "I understand your feelings. But what's done is done, and you must look forward. If you want to do something for him, I will support you. But you must pull yourself together and take on the responsibilities you must bear.

"The situation at the Ancestral Court is still stable for now. We don't know what exactly happened that day, but at least for now, the Ancestral Court won't take any action against us. You've returned, and as the double champion of the Ancestral Court Elite Competition, you have the potential to revitalize the Peacock Demon clan. The Ancestral Court prides itself on fairness, so they won't allow the Crystal Phoenix Demon Emperor to oppress us like last time.

"The two most important things you need to do are successfully inherit my throne and prepare for your report to the Ancestral Court. To become the ruler of the main city, this report is crucial. You must gain the support of more than half of the Demon Emperors to secure this position and give our Peacock Demon clan a chance to rise again."

The Peacock Great Demon King spoke tirelessly while Mei Gongzi just sat there, listening silently without any reaction.

The Peacock Great Demon King frowned, "Time is running out. You need to prepare for your tribulation. Only by reaching the god level can you successfully inherit the throne. How can I be assured that you can face the tribulation in your current state?"

Mei Gongzi kept her head down, still not speaking.

The Peacock Great Demon King stood up and paced back and forth in the room. After a while, he suddenly stopped and said in a deep voice, "Don't you want to avenge him? No matter how much pain you're in, revenge is something you should pursue, right?"

Mei Gongzi's body trembled, and she finally raised her head to look at her father, her eyes suddenly flashing with a dazzling light.

Yes! Revenge!