Soul Land V: Rebirth of Tang San

Before this tournament, who could have imagined that a patriarch from the Blue Gold Tree Clan, a race that was not skilled in combat and had been oppressed for countless years, would make it to the finals and become one of the three holders of the Emperor positions, moreover, recommended into the top three by the Dragon Clan?

The audience doesn't care about political interests—they only care about the outcome.

This is truly an underdog triumph! Relying on the power of Purple Crystal Coins and his own wisdom, Jin Miaolin has actually made it into the top three. Even if he only ranks third, that doesn't matter! Securing an Emperor position is already enough to drive the audience into a frenzy.

Jin Miaolin has unknowingly become their idol, turning the impossible into possible, transforming the ordinary into extraordinary!

Xu Anyu smiled at Tang San and said, "Brother Jin, can I also get a hug?" While speaking, he opened his arms toward Tang San.

Tang San's heart twitched slightly but still smiled and hugged him lightly. "Brother Xu, thank you. I will remember this favor."

Xu Anyu gave him a thumbs up and said, "Your ascension to Emperor status depends on your own ability. Everyone has seen your journey, step by step. Honestly, I'm not even sure I could defeat you if we faced off. But there will be opportunities ahead. When I fight my way back from the losers' bracket and climb back up, I won't yield next time during the final ranking battle."

Xu Anyu's two concessions undoubtedly played a huge role in Tang San's entry into the Emperor Battle's final top three. At this point, everyone could clearly see the close ties between the Dragon Clan and the Blue Gold Tree Clan.

Tang San smiled faintly and said, "No problem. When the time comes, let's fight freely; winning or losing won't matter anymore. In the future, I believe Brother Xu will become the first Sacred Dragon Clan Great Demon Emperor."

"Hahaha, I'll take that as a blessing," Xu Anyu replied with hearty laughter.

Today's match was arguably the fastest conclusion since the tournament began. It only took two instances of surrender—there wasn't any actual fighting.

In the winners' bracket, only Pretty Girl and Tang San remained.

In the losers' bracket, Xu Anyu, Jiang Chenchou, and Lan Moqian remained.

Tomorrow will feature the winner's bracket championship battle, and the winner of the winners' bracket will rest while waiting for the final challenge. In other words, tomorrow, whether it's Tang San or Pretty Girl who wins, they are guaranteed at least second place.

When Tang San walked out of the competition arena, he was almost instantly surrounded by the ecstatic elders of the Blue Gold Tree Clan.

An Emperor, an Emperor! Their patriarch has securely won an Emperor position. What could be more joyous than this?

The vibrant life aura erupted from dozens of elders, lifting Tang San into the air and continually encircling him with life force. Jin Miaosen shouted until his voice grew hoarse.

As a perpetual runner-up, who could have imagined actually securing one of the Emperor position slots? This can be counted as the greatest joy for the Blue Gold Tree Clan since the fall of the Tree Ancestor. Even if they don't participate in subsequent matches, it won't matter. In their view, securing an Emperor position is already sufficient!

Neither the Light Dragon King Xu Anyu nor Pretty Girl seem likely to secure two Emperor positions based solely on their cultivation bases. Clearly, their patriarch might have a chance.

Xu Anyu's surrender certainly involved many other factors, such as compromises between the two great empires and inter-race agreements.

The Rihchen Empire undoubtedly hopes to ensure one Emperor position and cannot allow all positions to be taken by the Tianyu Empire. After all, the Diamond Elf King has fallen.

Initially, they had even hoped to secure more positions. But now, in terms of heritage and strength, there is still a considerable gap between them and the Monsters. It's much harder to strive for more.

But ensuring at least one position is a necessity; otherwise, the Rihchen Empire certainly wouldn't let matters rest. Without the top-tier combat strength capable of suppressing the Tianyang Spirit King and Earth Yin Spirit King, the Rihchen Empire is no longer what it was when the Crystal Great Demon Emperor was still alive.

Ultimately, ensuring Jin Miaolin's acquisition of an Emperor position is something both sides can accept. Moving forward, it depends on whether Jiang Chenchou can challenge Xu Anyu during the second round. That battle will undoubtedly be more intense than the first.

In this second round of finals, the contest no longer hinges solely on strength but also involves the negotiation of various interests. A careful analysis of the two surrenders reveals much.

Ning Chenen's surrender wasn't wasted either. His prospects of securing an Emperor position were already slim. By choosing to surrender now, he not only gained his wife's approval but also restored the camaraderie between the Golden Mammoth Tribe and the Behemoth Clan, mending previous minor fractures.

Originally confident, the Behemoth Clan ultimately fell one step behind. Had Tang San lost to Xu Anyu, then Lan Moqian might still have had a slim chance by challenging Jiang Chenchou. But now, with two towering obstacles ahead, his chances appear equally slim.

When Tang San returned to the White Tiger Grand Hotel, his clothes were already torn in several places—the elders had been far too enthusiastic. In such circumstances, he had no way to stop them. After all, this was indeed a joyous occasion for the Blue Gold Tree Clan!

Xu Anyu's surrender was obviously also a fortuitous outcome for him—it saved trouble. And in truth, he had prepared for a tough battle with Xu Anyu, as this match was one he absolutely couldn't lose. Only with a victory could he isolate himself between Xu Anyu and Pretty Girl. According to Tang San's calculations, as long as he prevented Pretty Girl and Xu Anyu from clashing, the top two positions would ultimately belong to him and Pretty Girl, while Pretty Girl's pressure in the finals would also be greatly reduced.

Thus, unbeknownst to Xu Anyu, this match was one that Tang San had to win. His voluntary surrender instead allowed Tang San to postpone revealing some of his abilities.

The Purple Crystal Coin Warrior securing an Emperor position became the biggest news in the Ancestral Court. Were it not for the White Tiger Grand Hotel's closure to outsiders, the crowd coming to offer congratulations might have burst through the doors.

Tomorrow, Tang San will challenge Pretty Girl, while Lan Moqian will face Jiang Chenchou.

The competition has reached the point where the losers' bracket enters a heated phase. One small misstep could lead to direct elimination.

"What? Xu Anyu surrendered?"

On the top floor of the White Tiger Grand Hotel, Pretty Girl was shocked beyond words upon hearing the news.

"Yes, he surrendered. Very cleverly and confidently," said the Peacock princess.

"The Dragon Clan has been courting the Blue Gold Tree Clan lately, and this is already Xu Anyu's second time surrendering to Jin Miaolin, escorting him into the top three. It's evident that the Dragon Clan believes Jin Miaolin attaining Emperor status benefits them the most. Next, Xu Anyu should be able to maintain victories in the losers' bracket and challenge upward. Little Beauty, tomorrow you must do your best to defeat Jin Miaolin and ensure your place in the top two. However, I suspect your final showdown will still be against Xu Anyu."

Pretty Girl furrowed her brows, now realizing the potential problem: if she ultimately lost to Xu Anyu, he would not only win the Emperor Battle but also become the champion of the martial marriage tournament. This meant he would have the priority to choose a spouse. Before the martial marriage event began, he had already expressed interest in her. If he proposed to marry her, it would indeed be troublesome.

Therefore, she must defeat him no matter what.

"Xu Anyu is difficult to contend with—the energy intensity of the light element spirits is extremely high. Are you confident?" The Peacock princess, evidently understanding her concerns, asked.