Soul Land V: Rebirth of Tang San-Chapter 1100 - 1097: Return to Jianmu City

The two quasi-emperors journeying together received a treatment not merely equal to emperors, but arguably even surpassing them. After all, they are the new generation, poised to become emperors, and their rule over this continent will endure far longer than the current emperors could. Particularly given Tang San and Xu Anyu’s performance during the competition—their strength ensures their future won’t be that of mere ordinary emperors. Moreover, they’re set to govern their respective main cities, with Tang San leading the Blue Gold Tree Clan in establishing the Tower of Life, overseeing the evolution of life. Their supreme status is such that even emperors must regard them as equals.

Xu Anyu sighed with exasperation as he spoke to Tang San, "Brother Jin, have you figured out how to allocate these elders under your command? It looks like everyone’s scrambling for spots."

Recently, no race across the Demon Monster Land could match the popularity and significance of the Blue Gold Tree Clan. Everyone knows that in the near future, the Tower of Life—under the Blue Gold Tree Clan’s command—will bring great benefits to the evolution of all races. This is even more vital than the Heavenly Fox Clan’s governance over luck.

The Great Demon Emperor Heavenly Fox cannot favor all races and can only preserve the luck of Demon Monster Land, but life energy is different—any race’s evolution requires life energy. If the life energy is sufficiently powerful, it might even elevate a race from Level 2 Bloodline to First Level Bloodline, let alone lower-tier bloodlines. Tang San has kept himself inaccessible to outsiders, but the elders of the Blue Gold Tree Clan under him are being constantly courted and tempted by various races.

Yet, the elders dare neither accept lavish gifts nor express their preferences for which cities they wish to be stationed in. They are well aware that the Blue Gold Tree Clan’s current status has all been brought forth by Jin Miaolin. Without this quasi-emperor, the Blue Gold Tree Clan would be instantly reduced to its former state.

Even now, as they approach returning to Jianmu City, Tang San has yet to reveal how the allocation of elders to major cities will be handled. Xu Anyu wasn’t the only one anxious; even the elders of the Blue Gold Tree Clan were growing restless internally.

Everyone hopes to go to stronger main cities, as this offers more resources and support. However, the allocations remain uncertain—only time will tell.

Tang San glanced at Xu Anyu, faintly smiled, and said, "I’ve already promised you—why are you still asking? Surely, you can guess the general arrangement, can’t you?"

Xu Anyu chuckled and conveyed through voice transmission, "We’re certainly assured regarding the Third Elder, but I’m thinking—there are only a dozen or so main cities on the continent, yet your Blue Gold Tree Clan has more than forty elders. Thanks to the transformation brought forth by the Tree Ancestor, you’ll likely have even more elders in the near future. How about considering placing multiple elders in a single main city? Rest assured, if they come to my city, I can build additional Towers of Life—it won’t be an issue. The resources we Dragon Clan possess, you surely trust."

To Xu Anyu’s surprise, Tang San shook his head and responded resolutely, "Brother Xu, a single main city can only have one Tower of Life. I don’t care about the scale you build the tower to, but there can only be one. After all, as the saying goes, no rules, no order. Since the Ancestral Court has established the stipulation, we must abide by it—breaking the rules will only lead to chaos. Do you understand what I mean?"

Xu Anyu pondered briefly and asked, "So what you’re saying is, can I have two elders stationed with one Tower of Life?"

This time, it was Tang San’s turn to feel exasperated. "When did I say you could have two elders stationed? If everyone were like you, I’d have no elders left—who would guard Jianmu City? Who would protect the Tree Ancestor?"

Xu Anyu burst out laughing, "I understand, I understand. Let’s take it step by step. How about this—I’ll personally oversee the high-level clansmen who follow the Third Elder to my city. Send me level-nine pinnacle individuals, and I can train them myself. Using Dragon Clan resources, I’ll elevate them to Demon King Level. No other races could possibly object to this, right?"

Tang San sighed lightly and replied, "You really stop at nothing, don’t you?"

Xu Anyu sighed along with him, "What choice do I have? As the Dragon Clan is so vast and prosperous, I must think more for my clansmen."

Tang San chuckled and said, "I’m starting to regret bringing you back to Jianmu City alongside me—you must have plotted this from the start. The earlier bits were all just testing the waters."

Xu Anyu, however, adopted a serious tone and replied, "We’re brothers, aren’t we? What’s mine is yours, and what’s yours is mine. Our two clans will support each other in the future. A few hundred years from now, perhaps the entire Demon Monster Land will be ours."

Tang San faintly smiled and remarked, "I’m afraid I won’t live to see that in a few hundred years."

Xu Anyu paused, puzzled, "Why? Do you lack confidence in becoming an emperor? Your abilities may be diverse, but all the emperors in the Ancestral Court eagerly await your ascension to emperorhood. When your tribulation comes, you’ll surely receive help from all the emperors. It shouldn’t be too arduous a task."

Tang San shrugged and said, "Who can truly predict for sure? I’ll consider your suggestion, but I can’t promise anything now—I need to go back and review the situation of my clansmen first."

"Alright, as long as you keep me in mind. I’ll personally escort them to my clan’s Crystal City—you can rest assured no one will dare interfere," Xu Anyu said with a smile.

Jianmu City was about to get lively. Messengers from various main cities were either already there or on their way, arriving to welcome their Blue Gold Tree Clan elders—the Tower of Life Pagoda Masters assigned to their cities.

Tang San had everything planned out in his mind, so he remained unhurried.

Thus, the group returned to Jianmu City smoothly and without incident.

From afar, the sprawling city surrounded by forest came into view. The air was distinctly more saturated with life aura.

Seeing this main city, even Xu Anyu couldn’t help but marvel, "What a truly beautiful city! The life energy here is incredibly abundant. Brother Jin, you must take me to visit the Tree Ancestor so that I can pay my respects as a junior."

"Alright," Tang San nodded.

From afar, countless Blue Gold Tree Clan clansmen, having already received the news, came forward to greet them several miles out. They respectfully bowed to the approaching Blue Gold Tree Clan’s procession.

The excitement was evident on every Blue Gold Tree Clan clansman’s face. They understood the significance of everything that had transpired recently for their clan.

Everything had changed; everything had become different. While the world itself hasn’t transformed, the bearers of prominence within the world have begun to shift—and the Blue Gold Tree Clan is destined to become one of the most integral parts of this world.

Their hearts no longer harbored fear or inferiority, only pride and strength. The Blue Gold Tree Clan was truly standing tall on the continent now.

"Welcome back, Patriarch! Welcome back, Quasi Emperor!" The moment they saw Tang San, all the clansmen of the Blue Gold Tree Clan prostrated themselves. Tang San’s prestige within the clan had soared to unprecedented heights; it was unparalleled and united the clan entirely.

Landing with the elders, Tang San looked at the multitude of Blue Gold Tree Clan clansmen before him and smiled faintly. "Everyone, please rise. I am still me—no change has come to me due to my altered status. Let us return to the inner city together to pay homage to the Tree Ancestor."

"Yes!" The Blue Gold Tree Clan clansmen responded in unison, rising and crowding around Tang San, Xu Anyu, and the elders as they made their way toward the inner city.

It was Xu Anyu’s first time visiting Jianmu City, home of the Blue Gold Tree Clan, and everything seemed fascinating to him. When he came upon the inner city walls constructed of Golden Wood, he couldn’t help but exclaim in admiration.

Surrounded by the devoted clansmen of the Blue Gold Tree Clan, Tang San led Xu Anyu to the inner city and arrived before the mighty Blue Gold Tree Ancestor.