Chapter 536: Chapter 535: Crystal's Recognition?

Could it be that my bloodline has a greater affinity with the dragon bloodline? Recalling how the Crystal Great Demon Emperor took a liking to me and gave me Jingjing, could it also be related to this reason?After my body underwent a transformation, it was only natural to stabilize my physical condition, so after washing up and changing clothes, I saw there was still time and entered into meditation once again. Unexpectedly, I went straight into a deep meditative state until I sensed the changes in the space outside and woke from meditation. Had Pretty Girl not arrived, I could have very well missed today's competition! S~eaʀᴄh the Nôvel(F)ire.nёt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

I indeed wasn't wearing the mask just now, so I made the excuse of not being dressed to buy myself some time. Seeing that Pretty Girl had realized what was happening, I gave a sly smile and offered no further explanation.

"Let's hurry, we mustn't delay the competition. Mostly because today should be the day for drawing lots."

"You even know that!" Pretty Girl gave me a reproachful look. Time really was of the essence, there was no time to blame me for purposely avoiding her, a silver halo enveloped both our bodies, and we embarked on continuous space jumping.

Ancestral Court Square.

A staff member had already come to notify us it was time for the drawing of lots, and Big Cat was anxiously waiting. Tang San and Pretty Girl had not returned yet!

Not participating in the drawing of lots meant giving up on today's competition, which also meant forfeiting the chance to compete in the final round. What should be done?

"Please proceed to the drawing of lots. It's about to start," the staff member urged again.

The drawing of lots in the final stage was presided over by the Emperor in person; no one could change the timing.

Big Cat gritted its teeth, preparing to head over when suddenly, a flash of silver brilliance, and there stood Pretty Girl in magnificent attire, alongside Tang San dressed in white, right in front of it.

Big Cat let out a sigh of relief, "You finally made it in time, let's go." There wasn't time for more words now, to the drawing of lots first.

Under the guidance of the staff, they moved down the corridor towards the front. The other competitors were already waiting to draw their lots.

The drawing took place in the VIP section.

Today's VIP area had been rearranged; the original seats were moved to the sides, leaving sixteen huge VIP boxes in the center, reserved for the sixteen Emperors.

Not all Emperors would come to watch the competition, but their spots had to be reserved nonetheless.

In front of the boxes, platforms for the drawing of lots were already set up.

Even before approaching the area, Tang San's heart trembled slightly, and he looked towards the platform.

On the platform for drawing lots stood a figure whose very presence attracted the gaze of all spectators and competitors present.

He was a young man, seemingly in his twenties, with eyes as deep as the ocean. His long white hair cascaded down to his ankles. Extremely handsome, with skin like jade, he emanated a peculiar luster. It looked as if a faint halo was perpetually surrounding and protecting him.

On this person, Tang San saw an overwhelming Luck as if he was the core of the entire world.

The moment he became aware of his presence, Tang San almost immediately dispersed the Field of Fortune and Misfortune that he had hidden within himself, initially prepared to enhance his own Luck.

This person was none other than the true authority of the Ancestral Court, the Great Demon Emperor Heavenly Fox, who held a revered position in the court and was honored by both the Monsters and the Spirit Monsters.

Only such a being could possess such boundless Luck. Only he could make himself the center of the entire world.

Tang San hadn't expected that today, the Great Demon Emperor Heavenly Fox would preside over the drawing of lots in person. With him present, how would Tang San dare to use the Spirit Rhinoceros Eye to increase luck for himself and his teammates! In the presence of this being, all manipulation of Luck would be laid bare.

Making his mentality as peaceful as possible, Tang San condensed his divine consciousness to the lowest level of fluctuation, and his aura accordingly receded. Tang San slightly lowered his head, no longer looking at the Emperor, and tried to make his presence as inconspicuous as possible in front of this imposing figure.

The final competition ring—as the Emperors observed, the risks for him had obviously increased! He just didn't know how the Crystal Great Demon Emperor would regard him.

At that thought, Tang San suddenly had a notion.

It was at this time that the drawing of lots had begun. The contestants who had arrived before them had already started approaching the Great Demon Emperor Heavenly Fox to draw their lot from the container. After drawing, they would stand in a line before the Great Demon Emperor Heavenly Fox.

As the last to arrive, Tang San and the others naturally had to draw last.

Pretty Girl turned and glanced at him, saying, "Brother, are you a little nervous?"

Tang San squeezed out a smile, responding, "Not too bad. I didn't expect the Dominator of Fate to personally come to oversee the drawing of lots."

Pretty Girl looked puzzled, "That's always been the case for every competition! It's to ensure the fairness of the contest, to prevent any contestant from bribing the powers of the Fox Tribe to bestow Luck's blessing upon them."

A realization dawned on Tang San, so this was customary. Nevertheless, he truly felt a bit nervous before this Great Demon Emperor.

He had already faced several Great Demon Emperors, but none had exerted as much pressure on him as the one before his eyes.

Although it was said that the Heavenly Fox Clan lacked actual combat abilities, if this being were judged by combat capability, it would not simply be second to the Crystal Great Demon Emperor.

When facing other Emperors, Tang San still had confidence that his secrets would not be discovered, but facing this controller of destiny, he truly wasn't completely sure.

The drawing proceeded swiftly, and soon it was Big Cat's turn. Big Cat approached the Great Demon Emperor Heavenly Fox and drew a lot.

The calm yet profound gaze of the Great Demon Emperor Heavenly Fox fell upon it, and with a slight nod, said, "Your clan's fate changes because of you. Not bad."

Before such a being, regardless of how intractable Big Cat's nature was, at this moment it was somewhat timid and respectfully said, "Thank you for your encouragement, Your Highness."

The Great Demon Emperor Heavenly Fox did not speak further, and Big Cat hurriedly took his position without even checking, and moved to the side.

It was now Pretty Girl's turn. She naturally approached the Great Demon Emperor Heavenly Fox and drew a lot.

The Great Demon Emperor Heavenly Fox looked at her, a strange and mesmerizing light flashing in his eyes. Tang San, standing behind Pretty Girl, instantly tensed up. But soon after, the Great Demon Emperor Heavenly Fox returned to normal.

"Whether the Heavenly Mechanism will emerge again, I can't see clearly currently. Should it reappear, Peacock Nirvana." His voice was so soft that only Pretty Girl could hear it. She trembled slightly, and looked at the being in front of her—seemingly young, but in reality having presided over the Ancestral Court for a thousand years—and bowed slightly as a salute.

Pretty Girl went to line up as well, leaving Tang San as the last one. Since there were not many choices left in the drawing cylinder, only the final lot remained. Tang San stepped forward, drew his lot, and also bowed slightly to the Great Demon Emperor Heavenly Fox.

The Great Demon Emperor Heavenly Fox looked at him, his brow slightly furrowed, "You've received recognition from the Crystal?"

"Yes," Tang San replied modestly.

"It's been a long time since that happened. Interesting," the Great Demon Emperor Heavenly Fox said, a hint of amusement in his smile.

After Tang San bowed again, he quickly went to line up beside Pretty Girl.

Just prior, when he had thought of the Crystal Great Demon Emperor, he had suddenly come up with a method to disguise his aura. He actively triggered the aura on the Crystal Mirror, ingeniously enshrouding it around himself.

Perhaps the Great Demon Emperor Heavenly Fox would probe him, but upon sensing the aura of the Crystal Great Demon Emperor on him, would it continue its investigation? The contestants who made it into the top sixteen receiving the favor of the royals was a common occurrence, and the Crystal Great Demon Emperor was undoubtedly the First Emperor. Having its aura on him meant he was chosen by it. Even for the Great Demon Emperor Heavenly Fox, the Dominator of Fate, it wouldn't be appropriate to release too much probing onto him.