Soul Land V: Rebirth of Tang San

The Spirit Rhinoceros Eye had just entered the Ninth Stage, and all others were at their peak. After entering the Ninth Stage, the Spirit Rhinoceros Eye seemed to be subject to some limitations, making it very difficult to improve further. Even the integration with the Field of Fortune and Misfortune couldn't boost it again.

Tang San knew that if he wanted to attempt to break through to Godhood, then all nine Marks needed to be raised to the peak of the Ninth Stage. That was the foundation.

Now, the Spirit Rhinoceros Eye, the Bluesilver Emperor, and the remaining empty Mark needed improving. The Crystal Transformation was somewhat special. Jingjing seemed to always be asleep, but was constantly absorbing Tang San's bloodline power invisibly. Through observation, Tang San found that Jingjing was very measured in its absorption, taking in more when his Bloodline Brand overflowed and less or even none when his own Bloodline Brand was depleted.

Tang San had also tried to awaken Jingjing, but to no avail.

Jingjing was obviously related to the Crystal Great Demon Emperor, but until now, he had not figured out the specifics of this relationship. The Crystal Transformation within him had not played any significant role, nor had it caused him trouble. Well, that wasn't entirely true; it had helped him when he faced danger.

The Crystal Transformation could be regarded as having reached the peak of the Ninth Stage. Its aura was restrained, but it didn't seem weak. Therefore, the current focus was on improving the Spirit Rhinoceros Eye, the Bluesilver Emperor, and the final bloodline selection for the empty Mark.

To elevate the Spirit Rhinoceros Eye to the peak of the Ninth Stage, Tang San felt it could wait until he was to face his Tribulation, where he might find the chance to advance it. As for the Bluesilver Emperor, he needed to attempt the fusion of his second Super Bloodline, which also required another visit to the two Holy Mountains in the Ancestral Court.

The remaining spot would likely be used as an auxiliary. Just like the Golden Body Variation, which was also merged from two Mark positions. However, controlling it when the time came wouldn't be easy. It was bound to be more challenging than the Golden Body Variation.

If all else fails, he would infuse the Seven-Colored Heavenly Flame Liquid into the last remaining empty Mark. The Time-space marker would then be used in his attempts during his breakthrough as his Lifebound Divine Artifact.

Summoning the Sea God's Trident wasn't going to be a quick process, so the Time-space marker was the most suitable option, given its super divine weapon potential. It was also the largest Time-space marker Tang San had ever seen.

Therefore, in the upcoming meditation, the most important thing was to hasten the condensation of his divine consciousness, refining more divine consciousness to make up for any gaps in these latter cultivation issues. As for the bloodline power, he would let it naturally rise as much as possible to the zenith of the Ninth Stage under the nourishment of the Golden Body Variation.

Tang San planned to meditate for a month first, to bring himself to optimal condition and better transform his Spiritual Core into divine consciousness. Then he would go to the Ancestral Court and seek fortunes at Mount Tianyang and Earth Yin Holy Mountain.

Having thought everything through, Tang San began to organize his various powers, clarifying each Bloodline Brand, and trying to apply and comprehend them.

With the multitude of Marks, it was no longer about individual powers; they also had to merge with each other to exhibit their strongest effects.

Without realizing, daylight had already dawned.

With the aid of the glimmer of dawn in the far east, Tang San cultivated his Purple Demon Eyes.

Just as he was prepared to return to the Golden Tree to continue his meditation, his long-range communication device suddenly activated.

This communicator was exclusive; only one person could connect to it.

Without hesitation, Tang San answered the call. Immediately, Pretty Girl's voice came from the other side, "Where are you?"

"In Golden Valley meditating!" Tang San said.

"I'm already at Jiali Academy. Come pick me up," Pretty Girl's voice remained as pleasant as ever.

"Pick you up?" Tang San replied in surprise.

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"Yes! I'll join you, and accompany you during your closed-door cultivation. I'm a God level strong, with my help, won't your cultivation go more smoothly? I've already arranged everything. From now on, every week I'll accompany you in cultivation for three days, and go back to preside over various affairs for four days. When I'm not around, the princess can take my place in handling matters. I've talked to her; helping you cultivate is to make you become a God as soon as possible, to revive Father. She has agreed."

"You want to accompany me in cultivation?" Tang San asked again, slightly unsure.

"What, not welcome?" Pretty Girl said with irritation.

"Welcome, of course welcome." Tang San smiled, his smile growing richer by the moment, his heart feeling so tender it seemed as if it might melt.

In just a few breaths' time, he had seen her again.

It was still that same old place at Jiali Academy. She had changed into a simple white dress, her long hair simply tied in a ponytail at the back of her head, without any makeup, looking fresh and invigorating.

When their eyes met, there was a momentary stillness in their gaze.

Although they had seen each other just the day before, in that moment, the longing in their hearts erupted like a gushing well.

Tang San suddenly stepped forward and wrapped her tightly in his embrace. In that instant, he no longer cared about anything else - all he wanted was to hold her tight and keep his love within his arms.

Pretty Girl was startled by his sudden "fierce" action, tried to struggle a bit, but gave up in the next instant.

With her cheek against his chest, she felt so at peace. His embrace was warm and broad. Being close to him was like finding the perfect support, all her fatigue seeming to dissipate quickly in that moment.

Instinctively, her arms wrapped around his waist. The two of them held each other tightly.

"Do you know? I missed you so much." Tang San whispered softly, inhaling the faint fragrance from her hair.

"You miss me and yet you run away." Pretty Girl said indignantly.

"I didn't run, I only did it to protect you better." Tang San defended himself weakly.

"You still shouldn't leave my side. You should be with me all the time to protect me, got it?"

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"Got it, Pretty Girl."

"Mm, that's being good." Pretty Girl's face involuntarily revealed a hint of a smile. She closed her eyes, enjoying that special sense of security while leaning on him.

Although separated for just a day, during this time, she felt an emptiness without him by her side; it was as if something fundamental was missing, a significant part of her strength gone. Everything she did felt awkward.

She realized with a start that she had become accustomed to having him around—from the time of the competition, perhaps, and then during the time they spent together. He was always so calm and composed, offering her the best solutions and reasonable advice when she ran into problems. Even entities like the Golden Deer Demon King and the Spirit Rhinoceros Deer Beast King could find no flaws in her commands. Whenever she saw the admiration and recognition in their eyes, Pretty Girl couldn't help but blush secretly because those ideas weren't really hers—they came from her encyclopedia.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

Without him, she probably would have been in a total mess by now. The princess's decision not to help her manage affairs was probably to see if she really had the ability to act as a competent City Lord. Being strong enough to protect the clan is the mark of a qualified patriarch, but being a City Lord is something else—managing a main city is no easy task.

In just one month, while providing benefits for humans, she had managed Jiali City in an orderly fashion, minimizing the negative impact of the city lord's succession, setting everything back on track, and stabilizing the internal affairs of the Peacock Demon Clan. Everything she did was seen by the mighty of the Peacock Demon Clan, and their recognition of her grew more and more.

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