Soul Land V: Rebirth of Tang San

Today's match remains full of suspense. Xu Anyu has already conceded twice when facing Tang San. This is their third encounter—will Xu Anyu admit defeat again?

There are many predictions on this matter, and most results suggest that Xu Anyu will not concede this time. The reasoning is simple: he is now a Quasi Emperor and intends to contend for the position of Crystal City Master in the future. Crystal City is the largest city in Demon Monster Land, serving as the Dragon Clan's base. For Xu Anyu, there's no better way to secure the position of City Master than winning the Championship Battle for Emperor. If he clinches this championship, his ascension to Emperor will practically be a foregone conclusion. It's even plausible that he could claim the Crystal City Master role ahead of time.

Among the three Quasi Emperors, based on audience estimates, if they face off one-on-one against the weakest of the current Emperors—the Crystal Phoenix Great Demon Emperor—both Pretty Girl and Xu Anyu, aside from Brother Jin Miaolin, possess strength sufficient to match her. At least, it wouldn't be easy for them to lose outright. The Crystal Phoenix Great Demon Emperor's ascension to Emperor was particularly tenuous back in the day; if not for the support of the Crystal Great Demon Emperor, she might have failed completely.

Moreover, both Xu Anyu and Pretty Girl have foundations more profound than the Crystal Phoenix Great Demon Emperor's. It's foreseeable that if they do achieve Emperor status, their strength will surely surpass hers.

Therefore, the ultimate championship contention will likely boil down to a rivalry between Pretty Girl and Xu Anyu. Whether it'll be a direct clash or a mutual compromise remains to be seen.

Naturally, the audience hopes to witness a thrilling showdown. For them, the bigger the commotion, the better—unexpected twists always make for more exciting entertainment.

"Yesterday, the final rankings for the Championship Battle for Emperor were determined. Thus, the top three have officially become the Quasi Emperors of the Ancestral Court. This marks the first time in Ancestral Court history that so many Quasi Emperors have emerged simultaneously. On behalf of all the Emperors of the Ancestral Court, I offer hearty congratulations to our three new Quasi Emperors, and we eagerly anticipate their eventual ascension to true Emperor status in the near future." The voice of the Great Demon Emperor Heavenly Fox resounded from the direction of Ancestral Hall Mountain, prompting widespread cheers from the audience.

At this moment, all the Emperors stood shoulder-to-shoulder with the Great Demon Emperor Heavenly Fox, signifying their endorsement of the three Quasi Emperors. Becoming a Quasi Emperor effectively guarantees a position on equal footing with them.

The Crystal Phoenix Great Demon Emperor stood at the far edge of the group, struggling to conceal his excitement. Even now, he found it hard to believe that his daughter was on the cusp of achieving Emperor status—not to mention securing at least second place in the Championship Battle. How could he have ever dreamt such a thing before? This also deepened his sense of guilt; although his daughter excelled, she was not raised by him but by the Peacock Demon King. To this day, his daughter had not officially recognized him, and Su Qin declined even to meet him.

Still, this did not diminish the pride in the Crystal Phoenix Great Demon Emperor's heart. The idea that his daughter could ascend to Emperor status was an extraordinarily rare feat in the history of the Ancestral Court. The extraordinary achievement of father and daughter both being Emperors—that hadn't been accomplished by the Dragon Clan, the Phoenix Demon Clan, or the Behemoth Giant Beast. Yet he had achieved it. No, his daughter could also technically be considered part of the Phoenix Demon Clan. When she becomes an Emperor, the Phoenix Demon Clan will boast three Emperors in one family. What could be more glorious?

These thoughts sent waves of exhilaration through the Crystal Phoenix Great Demon Emperor.

He stole a glance at the Undying Great Demon Emperor, who stood at the center of the Emperor group. The Undying Great Demon Emperor appeared calm, but there was an unusual warmth in his gaze. Clearly, this elder's mood was also on an upswing.

Pretty Girl didn't even need to reveal the bloodline of the Phoenix Demon Clan. Once she officially ascends to Emperor, it wouldn't matter at all if she continues to represent the Peacock Demon Clan. When the time comes, the three Emperors, along with the unified stance of the White Tiger Great Demon King, will constitute the most formidable force in Tianyu Empire—bar none. Even factoring in the Spirit Monster Clan, the result remains unchanged.

At this moment, Tang San, Pretty Girl, and Xu Anyu all rose to their feet, bowing toward the direction of Ancestral Hall Mountain to express their gratitude for the Ancestral Court's recognition.

The Great Demon Emperor Heavenly Fox smiled and said, "The final ranking battle for the top three will commence shortly. The three Quasi Emperors can choose to leave the current rankings unchanged, engage in mutual negotiations to adjust the rankings, or continue fighting the Championship Battle for Emperor to challenge for a better rank."

The entire venue instantly fell silent.

Indeed, the crucial top three positions for Emperor status had already been secured—would they really need to keep fighting? The audience shared similar doubts in their hearts.

Pretty Girl's gaze immediately shifted toward Tang San and Xu Anyu. She was satisfied with the current arrangement, given her position as first place.

Xu Anyu, however, turned toward Tang San, shaking his head slightly and saying, "Brother Jin, my apologies. This time, I cannot yield further. I must fight for the ranking of Emperor—it's for the honor of my clan."

Tang San smiled, nodding slightly toward him. "I understand."

Pretty Girl furrowed her brows slightly but didn't say much. Xu Anyu's resolve was clear; as the current third place, he wasn't just aiming to challenge Tang San for second place—it was evident he had greater ambitions. Thus, the Championship Battle had to continue.

Xu Anyu turned toward the direction of Ancestral Hall Mountain and said in a deep voice, "Honorable Emperors, I choose to continue the challenge in pursuit of a higher rank. I ask for your approval."

The Great Demon Emperor Heavenly Fox seemed to have anticipated this result and nodded, saying, "It is your right. Very well. Today, the final match for the losers' pool will take place. The Blue Golden Tree Clan's Quasi Emperor Jin Miaolin will face the Light Dragon Clan's Quasi Emperor Xu Anyu. Both sides, prepare to ascend. I request the Tianyang Spirit King and the Undying Great Demon Emperor to serve as main judges for this match."

Undoubtedly, this would boast the strongest referee lineup since the tournament began. Two Peak Emperors personally overseeing the match ensured the safety and fairness of this crucial battle between two Quasi Emperors.

After becoming Quasi Emperors, their standing was vastly different from that of Great Demon Kings—it was paramount to ensure they wouldn't be harmed during the competition. After all, replacing a Quasi Emperor isn't an easy task.

Tang San and Xu Anyu exchanged glances before both ascending into the air. As they soared, they locked eyes again, each wearing a smile. Xu Anyu's expression carried a sense of mutual respect, while Tang San's held an enigmatic undertone.

The two greeted the Undying Great Demon Emperor and the Tianyang Spirit King, who had also flown into the air. The two Emperors nodded slightly in acknowledgment.

The Tianyang Spirit King said, "Prepare yourselves." As he spoke, he also cast a somewhat encouraging glance toward Tang San, as though urging him to give his best effort.

Tang San grinned, lightly grasping the air with his right hand. Instantly, the radiant Holy Dragon Lance appeared in his grip. In his left hand, the pitch-black Black Tortoise Shield materialized. His combat stance remained that of a gun-shield warrior.

On the other side, Xu Anyu also gripped his Dragon Lance, his back revealing luminous light element sprites.

Nearly simultaneously, Tang San summoned the Tree Ancestor's apparition behind him, releasing a surge of dense life force into the world. Meanwhile, behind Xu Anyu, the light sprites unfurled their six wings, absorbing copious amounts of light element energy from the air and channeling it into Xu Anyu.

The power radiating from both individuals immediately drew the admiration of countless races present, as their aura brightened the entire sky.

The Tianyang Spirit King glanced at them both and then signaled with a wave, "Begin!"

At that moment, both Emperors soared higher into the skies, each taking up a position to monitor the match closely. Thus, the decisive battle for the losers' pool championship in the Championship Battle for Emperor finally commenced between Tang San and Xu Anyu.

This marked the first true confrontation between them in this tournament. Both Tang San and Xu Anyu entered the contest in an immeasurable state of concentration.