Soul Land 5: The Rebirth of Tang San

Chapter 508: Asura’s Blood Oath

The Peacock Great Demon King looked at him deeply and said, "Rest assured. You are right, I don't have much time left. My bloodline power is drying up, and death is near. But if I hadn't arranged external matters, how could I let Little Mei inherit the position of clan leader knowing the clan was doomed? It’s not just for her, but also for the continuation of my Peacock Demon clan. Your task is to help her stabilize internally and gain the Ancestral Court's approval. As for other matters, I will handle them. I have a comprehensive plan, and with you by her side, I am even more at ease."

At this moment, the Peacock Great Demon King no longer hid his appreciation for Asura. This young man spoke confidently before him, unaffected by the pressure he exerted. This alone was something none of his clan members at his age could achieve, not even Mei Gongzi, who lacked the same level of life experience.

This young human seemed to have a certain charm. During their conversation, the Peacock Great Demon King unconsciously began to regard him as an equal.

Tang San, on his side, was slightly surprised. It seemed the Peacock Great Demon King had some hidden cards. The situation between him and the Crystal Phoenix Demon Emperor was clearly one of life and death. What kind of trump card did he have that he thought could resolve such an issue? If an Emperor decided to start trouble, that was not something that any ordinary trump card could counter.

"You don't need to think too much about it. I acknowledge your blood oath, so when the time comes, I will tell you everything. You will understand then. There always needs to be someone who knows the truth. This way, staying by her side, you can guide her better and make the best use of everything I leave behind. But... don't let her know."

There was a strange light in the Peacock Great Demon King's eyes, and a proud yet complex gaze.

"Alright." Tang San nodded. Since the Peacock Great Demon King said he would tell him, it was only a matter of time.

"I admire your composure. Keep up the good work and protect her." The Peacock Great Demon King took a sip of tea, but his face suddenly turned pale, and he coughed lightly twice.

Tang San frowned slightly. With his keen eyes and spiritual power, he could see the Peacock Great Demon King's problem. In the last battle with the Crystal Phoenix Demon Emperor, he had burned his blood essence too severely, causing it to decay. Once it completely scattered, it would mean his death. This was an almost irreversible injury, so he didn't have much time left. If Tang San were still the God King he once was, he could save his father-in-law, but in his current state, he was far from capable. And the Peacock Great Demon King's remaining vitality wouldn't last until Tang San became a God King once more.

At this moment, the Peacock Great Demon King said, "I'll send you back. Don't return to the arena, just go straight to your residence. Where is it?"

Tang San nodded slightly. "I'm staying at the White Tiger Hotel."

Hearing the name "White Tiger Hotel," the Peacock Great Demon King paused slightly, a playful smile appearing on his face. He then extended his right hand to Tang San. "Welcome to the Peacock Demon Clan."

Tang San extended his hand to shake his. "For Mei Gongzi."

Silver light flashed, and in the next moment, Tang San and the Peacock Great Demon King were outside the White Tiger Hotel.

At this time, the White Tiger Hotel seemed very deserted, with not even a single guard at the entrance.

The Peacock Great Demon King patted Tang San on the shoulder and said, "Go on. You can do your best in the competition. I will announce to the public that you are a guest official of the Peacock Demon clan. Don't worry about your human identity, just help Little Mei achieve better results as much as possible; this will greatly help reduce future obstacles for both of you."

"Alright, thank you." Getting the Peacock Great Demon King's definite support was quite helpful, at least for now. After all, Tang San couldn't possibly submit to any Emperor. At the same time, taking the opportunity today to make a blood oath was also to reassure Mei Gongzi to let him protect her.

Silver light flashed, and the Peacock Great Demon King disappeared. Looking at the place where he left, Tang San thought to himself, Does this count as getting my father-in-law's approval? Participating in the Ancestral Court Elite Tournament was definitely the right decision. Strength proven in battle is a more compelling argument than anything else. The demons and nymphs truly respect power above all else!

Tang San turned on the communicator and tried to contact Mei Gongzi. Her voice came through as soon as the call connected.

—Where did you go?

"I had a conversation with your father just now," Tang San quickly said. While he was with the Peacock Great Demon King, space was obviously shielded, so no communicator could work.

—Huh? My father took you away? What did you talk about?

"He wanted me to swear allegiance to the Peacock Demon Clan."

Mei Gongzi was silent for a moment.

—Did you agree?

"No," Tang San replied.

—Where are you? I'll come find you now!

There was unusual urgency in Mei Gongzi's voice.

"Did your match start?" Tang San asked.

—No, it's not our turn yet. If you didn't agree, my father might—Never mind that, just tell me where you are, I'll come over right away.

"No need, he already brought me back to the hotel. Although I didn't swear allegiance to the Peacock Demon Clan, I did swear allegiance to you. So he didn't do anything to me. Don't worry, just focus on your match. I won't come over. Your father said many forces might try to recruit me. He will announce that I am now a guest official of the Peacock Demon clan.

—You swore allegiance to me?

Mei Gongzi was clearly stunned.

"Yeah! What's wrong with a brother swearing allegiance to his sister? I'll always protect you anyway," Tang San said naturally.

—I understand. Sorry, Big Brother Asura...

Mei Gongzi's voice on the other side sounded a bit strange.

"Don't mention it. Calm your mind, make sure you’re in your best state for the match. By the way, is Big Cat done?" Tang San asked.

Mei Gongzi's tone changed a bit.

—Yes, the match is over. He is really cunning. He pretended to be seriously injured, and his opponent attacked him fiercely. He kept retreating, then found an opportunity to suddenly explode and kill his opponent in one blow. It only took a few seconds, he just waited for a chance when his opponent was catching his breath to directly take him down.

Tang San murmured, "Heh, I knew it would be like that. Alright, let's stop here. Get yourself together and get ready for the match. Good luck!"

—Okay, I will. I'll talk to you after the match.

Mei Gongzi ended the call, and Tang San didn't go to the Sunborne Sacred Mountain or the Earthshade Sacred Mountain today. Instead, he returned directly to the hotel. He had sustained some injuries and had just absorbed the Behemoth bloodline, so he needed to adjust and find the best time to integrate it. Moreover, his cultivation had just broken through to the ninth order, and he needed to stabilize his realm.

Meanwhile, in the Ancestral Court Plaza, Mei Gongzi was a bit dazed. Swear allegiance to me? Did he say he swore allegiance to me?

Swearing allegiance wasn't something done lightly; a pledge of allegiance was forever. And it was made under her father's gaze, so it wasn't like Asura could just fake it.

All along, she never understood why Asura would go to such lengths to protect her. He even taught her a divine technique last time. That technique had an enormous impact, and out of gratitude, she decided to acknowledge him as her brother. But now, her brother even spoke of swearing allegiance, which made her feel not just touched but also something... different.

The only thing she couldn't understand was why he was doing this. When they first met, they were complete strangers, yet he had always protected her and helped her, without showing any ulterior motives.

Just then, a familiar voice suddenly came to her ears, "Asura has made a blood oath, swearing allegiance to you. Perform well in the competition. This person is trustworthy and has great potential for the future."