Chapter 566: Three Gifts (Part 2)

Chapter 566: Three Gifts (Part 2)

The Peacock Great Demon King continued, "Out of the nine, two are out of the question. There are seven left, and among these seven, you must gain the support of five. This is very difficult, very difficult indeed.

"The attitude of the Celestial Fox Demon Emperor is crucial. He is the true ruler of the Ancestral Court and the master of fate. To successfully inherit the position of city lord, you must obtain his support. If he decides to oppose you, then most of the other Demon Emperors are likely to follow suit. Conversely, if he supports you, the more neutral Demon Emperors are also likely to do the same.

"With that in mind, the Celestial Fox Demon Emperor is the one you must actively seek in the future. As for how to establish a good relationship with him, that entirely depends on yourselves. But I can tell you that the Celestial Fox Demon Emperor loves talent. If you can win at least one championship this time, the likelihood of gaining his support will greatly increase. He has always considered the development of the demons and nymphs alike as his responsibility, and he will support anything that benefits both.

"The Celestial Foxes themselves aren’t anything special in terms of direct combat. So how could they become a top clan? It is because they have always made the right investments in various powerful beings. All the Demon Emperors, and even the Nymph Emperors, have benefited in one way or another from the Celestial Fox Demon Emperor. The Celestial Fox clan will naturally continue to do so in their legacy.

"In any case, as long as you can win the championship, the Celestial Fox Demon Emperor's support for you will not be criticized. You will have earned this through your own strength.

"If you can secure the support of the Celestial Fox Demon Emperor, along with the White Tiger Demon Emperor, you'll have the foundation you need to go through the evaluation of the Council. The support of the Celestial Fox Demon Emperor can offset the influence of the Crystal Demon Emperor, and although the White Tiger Demon Emperor is not very well-liked, his actual combat power might be even stronger than his ranking suggests. It is said that he once fought the Undying Demon Emperor to a draw. With the support of these two, your chances of gaining the support of the other Demon Emperors will be higher.

"The one who will definitely oppose you without a second thought is the Undying Demon Emperor. In ancient times, the clans of the phoenix race and our Peacock Demon clan have always competed for the title of King of All Birds. When our Peacock Demon clan had an Emperor that held the secrets of heaven, we fully suppressed them. Obviously, the Undying Demon Emperor has little wish for those times to return. In other words, with things as they are, at least three Demon Emperors will oppose you."

A wry smile appeared on Tang San's face. Who knew what the other Emperors would say? As for the Celestial Fox Demon Emperor that the Peacock Great Demon King mentioned, it was the one Tang San least wanted to face.

Before he regained his God King powers, the less he dealt with this one, the better. Otherwise, it would mean significant trouble if his secrets were discovered.

Tang San was taken aback. "What do you mean?"

The Peacock Great Demon King's eyes narrowed slightly. The next moment, he began to communicate with Tang San through voice transmission.

Tang San had been perfectly calm up until now, even as he heard about the secrets of heaven and whatnot. As the Peacock Great Demon King spoke inside his head, though, his eyes widened, and his expression immediately betrayed the immense shock he was feeling.

Seeing his expression, the Peacock Great Demon King's lips curled up slightly. Clearly, he was rather pleased to see the unperturbable Asura lose composure. "Now you understand why I chose Little Mei as my successor, right? There is absolutely no way anybody expects this, and this is my real trump card. You made that blood oath and you've shown enough strength, so you are qualified to know this secret. You're also smart, so you should know how to use it. Before I die, I will reveal this trump card and lay the groundwork for you."

At this moment, Tang San was indeed exactly as shocked as he appeared. In his mind, the majestic and dignified person in front of him had completely transformed into what humans usually called a "scheming bastard." It was painfully clear that despite approaching death, this peerless Great Demon King could still play everyone around him like a fiddle.

"Since you have this trump card, why didn't you reveal it earlier?" Tang San couldn't help but ask.

The Peacock Great Demon King replied calmly, "I have my pride. For the sake of my clan, I can certainly do things I dislike, but from my own perspective, I don't want to use such means. Life and death are trivial; we just do what we must. In truth, there are no winners among us."

Tang San looked at his interlocutor with a complex expression, not knowing what to say for a moment. However, he couldn't help but gain more respect for him. This Peacock Great Demon King truly was a legendary figure! The third gift surprised even a seasoned strategist like Tang San—he had devised quite a few successful schemes himself, yet this approach still gave him a sense of amazement. No wonder the old peacock could remain calm when faced with life and death and the immense turmoil in Kali City. This trump card was truly formidable!

"Remember everything I've told you today. In the upcoming competitions, keep working hard and give it your all. You must win a championship. Your path should be clear after defeating the Meng Dede duo in the doubles competition, and you’re most definitely in the top four in the individual competition. Mei Gongzi should have no problem entering the top four, either. Then, it will depend on the subsequent matches. Currently, your situation looks perfectly favorable, but you must remain cautious. Because you defeated Meng Dede, your next opponents might receive more support from their races. Can you use that power again?"