Douluo Continent 5: The Rebirth of Tang San

Chapter 709: Transfer of Divine Consciousness Its orders were clear: even if it couldn’t defeat the opponent, it must do everything in its power to wear the opponent down. Its essence, energy, and spirit were completely unified, and the massive crimson blade aura concentrated all of its power. Its divine consciousness locked onto the layered space. As if influenced by the blade’s energy, the layered space originally conjured by Mei Gongzi faltered slightly, allowing her true form to appear, flickering in and out of view. It was at that very moment! A blinding radiance suddenly erupted from the Red Ruby Queen’s eyes. The massive curved blade in her hand struck down in an instant. The immense red glow nearly bathed the entire ground in red. Wherever the red light passed, the layered spatial barriers surrounding Mei Gongzi shattered, dissipating rapidly as if crushed into dust. In the next instant, the blade’s glow had already devoured her and all the space she had conjured, leaving nothing behind. The Emperors watching this scene all wore distinctly different expressions. A flicker of astonishment crossed the Celestial Fox’s eyes, while the Undying One furrowed his brow; yet, a faint smile appeared on the previously stern face of the other. "Pfft””" A spray of blood mist erupted from the Red Ruby Queen’s mouth with such force that even the mask on her face was blown off, revealing a stunningly beautiful face. At that moment, her face was deathly pale, her breathing ragged and unstable, and her eyes betrayed utter disbelief. On the surface, it appeared that the strike””which had channeled all of its essence, energy, and spirit””had engulfed the young master. But in reality, only it knew the truth: the moment that strike was unleashed, it had lost its lock on the opponent. The momentary bewilderment, the sense of crisis, and the momentum of its all-out attack had caused a malfunction in its body, causing its qi and blood to surge backward and inflicting a severe injury. Meanwhile, the Young Master had appeared at its side at some unknown moment. The Heavenly Mechanism Feather, gently swaying, rested upon its shoulder. "Do not kill!" This was the plan Ai had devised for Mei Gongzi: at the Sacrificial Council, no matter who the opponent was, it was not to be killed, leaving no excuse for the Celestial Fox Great Demon Emperor. The Red Ruby Queen’s divine sense, locked on with full force, had actually been shaken off. What did this mean? It meant that Mei Gongzi’s divine sense must be far beyond hers””perhaps not even on the same level at all. Mei Gongzi was clearly still at the Demon King level and had not broken through to the Great Demon King realm, yet in terms of spiritual sense, she held a complete advantage. The density of her spiritual sense astonished even the assembled Emperors, and the way she had so masterfully combined her spiritual sense with spatial energy was truly astonishing to all present. The fact that he couldn’t be locked onto by opponents of the same level was a peculiar situation that even the Emperors present found difficult to explain. Only Mei Gongzi herself understood exactly what was happening. When Tang San had been guiding her in her cultivation, he had once told her that time and space were the most profound entities in the universe, intertwined with all forms of energy. Therefore, any form of energy could be altered by time and space. This applied not only to bloodline power, but also to the human body itself””even consciousness would change in response to shifts in time and space. Thus, spiritual awareness could as well! In this world, when it comes to the manipulation of divine consciousness, absolutely no being can compare to Tang San; thus, his guidance naturally represents an interpretation that transcends this plane. Divine consciousness can lock onto another divine consciousness within the same plane, but what if the targeted consciousness suddenly leaves that space? Can it still be locked onto? Unless one can pursue it into that space as well, the target will naturally be lost. Originally, Mei Gongzi’s understanding of this was not yet profound, but through her three days within the Imperial Heavenly Pillar, where she delved into the profound principles of ancestral spatial layering, she finally gained a preliminary grasp of how to manipulate divine consciousness through spatial manipulation. The Red Gem Queen she had just faced was, by any measure, no match for her. She could have won no matter what, but since three battles had been arranged and the opponent in this first match possessed abilities specifically designed to counter her, the objective was clear: to wear her down. Therefore, she had to defeat her opponent while expending as little energy as possible. “The first match is over. Withdraw.” The voice of Celestial Fox Great Demon Emperor rang out. Queen Ruby bowed respectfully toward the Imperial Heavenly Pillar where Celestial Fox Great Demon Emperor resided, then cast a lingering glance at Mei Gongzi before leaping swiftly into the corner and vanishing from sight. “The second round begins in fifteen minutes,” the voice of Celestial Fox Great Demon Emperor reached Mei Gongzi’s ears. Even under the watchful eyes of the assembled Emperors, Mei Gongzi remained seated where she was, immediately beginning to meditate to recover from her previous exertions, without the slightest hesitation or pretense. Great White Tiger Demon Emperor watched her and gave a slight nod. Ever since winning the championship at the Zuting Elite Tournament, the progress of his granddaughter had been almost visibly evident. To have grown to this level in just over half a year far exceeded his expectations. As for whether Mei Gongzi would succeed in her evaluation, Great White Tiger Demon Emperor wasn’t actually concerned. What he was considering now was whether, if this evaluation failed, he could bring her into the White Tiger lineage and make her his true successor. The White Tiger itself is a mutated form of the Tiger Demon Clan; true White Tigers are extremely rare, and Great White Tiger Demon Emperor’s own bloodline inheritance is even rarer. This is why, even though Su Qin possesses human blood, she is still deeply cherished by this Emperor. Mei Gongzi certainly possesses human blood as well, but what matters is the talent she has demonstrated””the true bearing of an Emperor. It is not merely a matter of having the potential to become an Emperor; rather, she has a very strong chance of doing so. Such an heir is not easy to come by! Given her own understanding of spatial attributes, once she ascends to the throne, she may very well surpass even him. The reason Great White Tiger Demon Emperor pays such close attention to Mei Gongzi is not merely because of their blood relation; her inherent potential is the primary factor. Moreover, there is that young man by her side. That young man is no ordinary person either. As a top-tier Emperor, Great White Tiger Demon Emperor possesses a capital city of her own. If she cannot become the Lord of Jiali City, surely she can, under my protection, become the ruler of her own capital in the near future? By then, she might well have been groomed by me into another Emperor. Crystal Great Demon Emperor’s lifespan is nearing its end””who says there can’t be one more Emperor? Who can say what heights a dual-bloodline Emperor might reach in the future? The Imperial Heavenly Pillar where Jing Feng Great Demon Emperor stood was the shortest among all the Emperors’ pillars and the one furthest from the center. As he stood upon it, watching Mei Gongzi sitting cross-legged in silent meditation to recover her energy, his heart was filled with a complex mix of emotions. In his heart, he was on the verge of cursing that bastard Peacock Great Demon King to death. If that scoundrel hadn’t replaced his daughter’s bloodline, then by now, with father and daughter joining forces, they would have already taken Jiali City””and perhaps even become its future rulers! What business would the Peacock Demon Clan have had in all of this? Yet, he simply couldn’t bring himself to hate Peacock Great Demon King. If not for him, his wife and daughter would have died long ago. Ever since returning from Jiali City last time, Jingfeng Great Demon Emperor’s entire mindset had undergone a complete transformation. The hatred and jealousy that once filled his heart had been replaced by remorse. He never would have imagined things would turn out this way. Although he had ascended to the rank of Emperor, he had truly been defeated by Peacock Great Demon King””defeated completely and utterly, and he conceded defeat wholeheartedly. In terms of strategic vision and scheming, he was far inferior to that man. Even though that man was already dead, it was still he who had lost; in the end, he was the true clown!