Chapter 535: The Approval of the Crystal Demon Emperor

Chapter 535: The Approval of the Crystal Demon Emperor

But if that was the case... Could this be the reason behind the Crystal Demon Emperor seemingly favoring him and giving him Crystalline?

After his transformation, he needed to stabilize his condition. So, after washing up and changing clothes, he saw that it was still early and resumed meditating. Unexpectedly, he entered a deep meditation state, only waking up when he sensed the spatial changes outside. He might have missed today's match if it hadn't been for Mei Gongzi's arrival!

He hadn't been wearing his mask earlier, so he used the excuse of not being dressed to buy himself some time. Seeing that Mei Gongzi understood, he chuckled and did not bother to offer further explanations.

"Let's hurry up and go. We can't miss the match; the most important thing today is the draw, right?"

Mei Gongzi rolled her eyes at him. "Oh, so you didn’t forget?!"

Time was indeed of the essence, and she couldn't afford to complain about him hiding his face from her. A silver halo enveloped them as they began a series of teleportations.

***

Ancestral Court Plaza.

Staff had already come to notify them to prepare for the draw. Big Cat anxiously waited; Tang San and Mei Gongzi hadn't returned yet!

Not participating in the draw would mean forfeiting today's match and thus the qualification for the finals. What could he do?

"Please proceed to the draw. It is about to start," the staff urged again.

The draw for the final stage was presided over by Emperors, and no one could change the schedule.

Big Cat gritted his teeth and was about to go when a flash of silver light appeared. Mei Gongzi, in her splendid attire, and Tang San, in white combat clothes, stood before him.

Big Cat let out a sigh of relief. "Damn, you made it just in time. Let's go." There was no time to say anything else; they had to go for the draw.

Led by the staff, they walked along the corridor together. The other contestants were already waiting to draw lots.

The draw was held in the VIP area.

Today's VIP area had been altered. The original VIP seats were moved to the sides, while the center now featured sixteen large VIP boxes, prepared for the sixteen Emperors.

Not all Emperors would come to watch the matches, but the seats had to be reserved.

He had faced several Demon Emperors before, but none put as much pressure on him as this one.

Although it was said that the Celestial Fox clan had no real combat ability, that did not apply to this particular member. There was a reason he was second only to the Crystal Demon Emperor.

Eost importantly, when facing other Emperors, Tang San was confident his secrets wouldn't be discovered, but in front of this master of destiny, he truly had no absolute assurance.

The drawing proceeded quickly, and soon it was Big Cat's turn. He approached the Celestial Fox Demon Emperor and drew a lot.

The Celestial Fox Demon Emperor gazed at him with calm and profound eyes, nodded slightly, and said, "The fate of your clan is changing because of you. Well done."

No matter how rebellious Big Cat's personality was, he felt somewhat apprehensive at this moment and respectfully said, "Thank you for the encouragement, Your Majesty."

The Celestial Fox Demon Emperor didn't speak further. Big Cat quickly took his lot and, without looking at it, moved to the side.

Next, it was Mei Gongzi's turn. She approached the Celestial Fox Demon Emperor and drew a lot in a casual manner.

The Celestial Fox Demon Emperor looked at her, a strange and mesmerizing light flashing in his eyes. Behind Mei Gongzi, Tang San tensed up instantly. Soon, however, the Celestial Fox Demon Emperor’s gaze returned to normal.

"I cannot yet see if destiny will reappear. If it does, the peacock will be reborn." His voice was only audible to Mei Gongzi, causing her to tremble slightly. She looked at the seemingly young man in front of her, who had actually been ruling the Ancestral Court for who knew how many years, and bowed slightly in respect.

Mei Gongzi then went to line up, leaving Tang San as the last. With only one lot left in the barrel, Tang San stepped forward, drew it out, and also bowed slightly to the Celestial Fox Demon Emperor.

The Celestial Fox Demon Emperor looked at him and slightly frowned. "You have received the Crystal's approval?"

"Yes," Tang San replied humbly.

"It's been a long time. Interesting," the Celestial Fox Demon Emperor said with a hint of a playful smile.

After bowing again, Tang San quickly went to stand beside Mei Gongzi.

Earlier, when he thought of the Crystal Demon Emperor, he suddenly came up with a way to conceal his aura. He infused his energy into the Crystal Mirror and drew out its aura, allowing it to subtly surround him.

The Celestial Fox Demon Emperor might probe the human Asura, but would he probe a person with the aura of the Crystal Demon Emperor?

It was normal for contestants in the top sixteen to be favored by Emperors. But the Crystal Demon Emperor was by far the foremost among them, and being chosen by it meant something truly special. Even the Celestial Fox Demon Emperor, the master of destiny, would hesitate to probe such a person too deeply.