Soul Land 5: The Rebirth of Tang San

Chapter 275: Tang San's Advice

Upon hearing Zhang Haoxuan's words, Tang San felt a warmth in his heart, understanding that Zhang Haoxuan's refusal to transfer was for his sake. In fact, if he had gone to the headquarters, he would likely have become a true high-ranking member. The array of the Spirit Summoning Array was not very complex, and similar arrays existed in this world. However, to be able to inscribe a functional array on a small metal disc was beyond this world's knowledge of arrays. This alone had great significance for humanity’s development, bringing the wealth necessary for the Redemption Society's advancement.

With this skill, Zhang Haoxuan's importance to the Redemption Society was evident. Being a Blue Redeemer already counted as top brass. After all, how many true Purple Redeemers were there?

"It's better not to go. If you went back, sharing the profits wouldn't be easy anymore. You can tell the headquarters that you’re working to develop the academy and help Mei Gongzi rise to a higher position," Tang San said with a smile.

Zhang Haoxuan glanced at him and said, "Do you know about Mei Gongzi going into seclusion with the Peacock Great Demon King?"

"Mhm. She told me before she left. I don't know how long this seclusion will take," Tang San said helplessly.

Zhang Haoxuan said, "It will definitely not be short. According to our information, the Peacock Great Demon King's decision to take her into seclusion likely involves imparting the Peacock Demon clan's secret techniques, truly intending to pass on the position of the clan leader to her. Her cultivation level is far from sufficient to inherit the position of clan leader. At the very least, she would need to reach the god level to be able to suppress those pure-blooded clan members. Think about how long it would take her to progress from the seventh order to the god-level. Even with the Peacock Great Demon King's guidance, I estimate it would take at least ten or eight years."

"Ah? Ten or eight years?" Tang San's mouth twitched, a chill running through his heart, but he quickly shook his head and said, "No, it cannot possibly take that long. The Peacock Great Demon King must have been seriously injured in the last great battle; who knows if he can hold on for so long. Moreover, the Crystal Phoenix Demon Emperor probably won't wait that long, either."

Zhang Haoxuan nodded and said, "In any case, we can only take one step at a time now. The thing I’m worried about is, even if she succeeds in ascending to the position, how will she stand against the oppression of the Crystal Phoenix Demon Emperor and the Ancestral Court? The level of a Demon Emperor and a Great Demon King is not the same, and she cannot possibly reach the level of strength the Peacock Great Demon King has. If the Peacock Demon clan is suppressed or even annihilated, all our efforts thus far will be in vain."

Tang San said, "We don't need to be so pessimistic; we'll do our best to help her. Master, do we have enough money to participate in an auction at the Ancestral Court?"

"We do now. But there's an issue if you want to participate. My status was raised years ago through my relationship with Kali Academy. But you are still considered a vassal, and only nobles can participate in the high-level activities at the Ancestral Court, among which the auctions there. You need to become a noble if you want to participate there."

Tang San's heart stirred. "Actually, I remember you mentioned something during our participation in the Kali City grand auction. In the Kali City arena, if you can achieve consecutive victories, there's a chance to obtain noble status?"

Zhang Haoxuan nodded. "Yes, but it's very dangerous, even brutal. Hardly anyone can endure more than one battle, let alone the number they need to become nobles."

"I should be fine. It seems this is the only path available to us now."

Zhang Haoxuan thought momentarily and said, "Given your abilities, you might be able to accomplish it. However, you must not expose your other bloodline powers or your Mysterious Heaven Technique. Think it through."

"No worries, I am pretty confident. My cultivation has gotten very far in the past year."

Zhang Haoxuan smiled. "I do feel quite reassured about you. You’re far more mature than everybody else your age. Alright, go ahead and do what you must. I also need to prepare. I'll return to the headquarters to report in and see if I can request some assistance."

Tang San was taken aback. "Can you no longer suppress your cultivation? Are you about to break through?"

Zhang Haoxuan nodded. "I must thank you for the life essence of this Golden Tree. As you know, the Demonic God Transformation inherited by us humans cannot compare to the original demon races, because our bloodlines cannot possibly be that pure. Under these circumstances, achieving godhood is extremely difficult for us. Only a very few with very pure bloodlines have this possibility. I thought I would be stuck at the ninth order for my entire life, and I’d never have the chance to touch the threshold of that world. However, after learning about arrays from you and being nourished by the life energy of the Golden Tree, my deficiencies were unexpectedly compensated for, and now I have an opportunity. Over half a year ago, I reached the critical point, but I accumulated more, as you suggested, and my foundation is as solid as it can be. Over this half year, the life energy from the Golden Tree has become even richer, and my level of life has also increased as I cultivated here. Now, I'm almost unable to suppress it any longer."

At this point, even someone as composed as the mayor couldn't help but reveal a look of joy. Becoming a god was the most crucial transformation and evolution for any being. No matter how powerful a race was, there was no innate path to godhood; active cultivation was required to overcome this immense hurdle. Naturally, the stronger a bloodline was, the stronger the person would be once they became a god, but even for the highest-tier races, achieving godhood was not easy; it required effort from all aspects and even a considerable amount of luck.

Once the breakthrough was successful, not only would their strength undergo a qualitative leap and their bloodline power greatly enhance, but more importantly, their lifespan would significantly increase. If untroubled by disasters or injuries, they could live for at least three to five hundred years, depending on their bloodline. The lifespans of nymphs were even longer.

Who wouldn't want to attain a longer life, not to mention the tremendous leap in strength? If they were willing to cooperate with a demon or nymph clans, even humans would achieve a respectable status, effectively counting themselves among the higher echelons of society.

For the Redemption Society, welcoming a god-level powerhouse would undoubtedly allow it to make a greater contribution to humanity's evolution. A new god was an asset of strategic importance.

"Master, I have a suggestion for you," Tang San suddenly said to Zhang Haoxuan.

"What suggestion?" Zhang Haoxuan looked at him, puzzled.

Tang San said, "I suggest you complete your breakthrough before going to the headquarters to report. Don't think about seeking the organization's help."

"Why? How would I find a place on my own? You don't know what it’s like to break through; without sufficient protection, I could easily be discovered. The demons and nymphs do not wish to see humans become gods."

Tang San said, "Hear me out. If this happened a year ago, seeking the organization's protection would be no problem, since the Redemption Society only hopes to have more god-level people. But now, the benefits of the Spirit Summoning Array are just too significant, and the organization would surely want to keep as much of the benefits as possible. Actually, if they could secure all the benefits, it would greatly help the organization. Considering everything from a human perspective, the organization would act accordingly. At such a time, if you ask the organization for help and they ask you to hand over the method of creating the Spirit Summoning Array disks, would you do it or not?"

Zhang Haoxuan was startled. "Really? Our Redemption Society has always been fair and just."

Tang San didn't argue further, simply saying, "But there's at least a possibility, right?"

Zhang Haoxuan was silent but eventually nodded, conceding to Tang San's point.

"Since there's such a possibility, we should avoid it to prevent you from facing awkward incidents. This is very important. As for having a place for your breakthrough... hehe, I think we can sort that out. I've been thinking about a suitable location for your breakthrough and I actually have a good place in mind."

Zhang Haoxuan was taken aback. "Where?"

Tang San smiled slightly and pointed toward the northeast. "The sea!"