Soul Land V: Rebirth of Tang San-Chapter 821 - 820: Proposing Marriage

While the Dragon and Phoenix Clans are relatively closer, standing united against external threats, especially against the Behemoth Clan. But since the Behemoth Clan is also formidable, a balance of peace is maintained.

Recently, with so many events happening, the fall of the Crystal Great Demon Emperor has prompted the Owner of Sky-breaking City to consider his options.

With the loss of the Crystal Great Demon Emperor, the Dragon Clan has shifted from the strongest to a weaker position. Presently, judging purely by combat strength, the Undying Great Demon Emperor ranks first, followed by the Owner of Sky-breaking City. The gap in strength between them isn’t significant. Should they really clash, it’s uncertain who would triumph.

Now, all contention focuses on Crystal City. The Phoenix Demon Clan has the Crystal Phoenix Demon Emperor, who lacks a main city, and with two emperors in their ranks, they would likely have the upper hand in a full-force conflict. However, this would place the Phoenix Demon Clan directly opposed to the Dragon Clan, which would be an advantageous situation for the Behemoth Clan.

So, the Owner of Sky-breaking City immediately chose to back the Dark Demon Great Demon Emperor. Crystal City, while not wishing to remain under Dragon control, cannot fall into the hands of the Phoenix Demon Clan either!

Other emperors who own main cities mostly adopt a wait-and-see attitude. To the Tianyu Empire, whoever presides over Crystal City cannot be tainted by the Rihchen Empire—that’s the bottom line.

Thus, the current relationship is in a very complex state; no one has the absolute power to take Crystal City, and everyone is in a stalemate.

Under these circumstances, the Great Demon Emperor Heavenly Fox approached the Owner of Sky-breaking City, proposing a marriage alliance with Jiali City—a development undoubtedly beneficial for the Behemoth Clan.

The Peacock Demon Clan, along with the Phoenix Demon Clan, are known as the two mighty sky races and are sworn enemies. Securing support from the Peacock Demon Clan, and with Pretty Girl likely to become the new Great Peacock Demon, Sky-breaking City would gain a steadfast ally in Jiali City, allowing it to stand toe-to-toe with the Dragon Clan even should they produce a new emperor. The Great Demon Emperor Heavenly Fox’s intention was to purify Pretty Girl’s human bloodline with the Behemoth Clan’s help.

With the Owner of Sky-breaking City of the Behemoth Clan already in place, Jin Anguo aspiring to become an Emperor would certainly face fierce opposition from the Dragon and Phoenix Clans at the evaluation stage. However, the lesser Jiali City, with the White Tiger Great Demon King’s support, doesn’t have this problem. The Great Demon Emperor Heavenly Fox’s plan is to swiftly purify Pretty Girl’s human bloodline and help her ascend to power soon, thus securing the position and preventing external races and the Spirit Monster race from claiming this prestigious spot.

With the Crystal Great Demon Emperor’s death, either a strong emperor’s vacancy is left or the opportunity for two weaker emperors to ascend. Many emperors are seizing this chance to improve themselves, thereby grasping a greater share of fortune. But to the Great Demon Emperor Heavenly Fox, nothing is more critical than capturing the emperorship during this time.

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Should Pretty Girl become an emperor, and if she allies through marriage with Jin Anguo, then with the support of the Owner of Sky-breaking City and the Great Demon Emperor Heavenly Fox, Jin Anguo might also become emperor during the Owner of Sky-breaking City’s lifetime. At that time, he would also have the support of the White Tiger Great Demon King. The Behemoth lineage of the Owner of Sky-breaking City would then wield the greatest power in the Ancestral Court. This is the crux of what intrigued the Owner of Sky-breaking City. He shared all his thoughts with Jin Anguo; otherwise, how could the esteemed City Lord Jin come to such a remote town as Jiali City?

Upon seeing Pretty Girl’s stunning beauty, its heart no longer harbored any resistance, even looking forward to the fruition of this marriage alliance. For it, this was undoubtedly a great opportunity! Explore more stories with novelbuddy

"Sorry." While City Lord Jin was weighing the pros and cons of the entire situation in Jin Anguo, Pretty Girl’s voice rang out.

City Lord Jin wore a smile as he gazed at her stunning beauty, feeling that he had already offered a tremendous amount of sincerity. As the Owner of Sky-breaking City, and given the complicated internal situation in Tianyu Empire, how could it not be busy? Despite this, it was willing to stay and get to know Pretty Girl better—what could demonstrate greater sincerity than that?

However, Pretty Girl’s ensuing words caused City Lord Jin’s expression to darken.

Pretty Girl said: "City Lord Jin, thank you very much for your visit. However, in the matter of marriage, I have already made up my mind. It is impossible, under any circumstances, to form a marital alliance with your city. Therefore, I do not wish to delay you any further. I imagine the affairs of Sky-breaking City are rather pressing."

City Lord Jin frowned slightly, saying, "Do you mind that I already have a wife?"

Pretty Girl shook her head, saying, "It has nothing to do with that. I simply have my own considerations."

City Lord Jin said indifferently: "City Lord Mei, the current situation on the Continent is somewhat complicated. As you know, with the fall of the Crystal Great Demon Emperor, Crystal City is now vacant and a prize fiercely contested by all parties. Without the First Emperor, we can no longer fully suppress all the Heavenly Spirit Emperors of Rihchen Empire. Crystal City, being near the Ancestral Court, is debatable in terms of which side it belongs to. Given this, our country’s emperors are also extremely anxious. Our Behemoth Clan, with its ancient and powerful lineage, is also hoping to seize this opportunity to acquire more resources. If we were to enter a marriage alliance, a direct benefit would be better cooperation. Any resources secured in the future will also include a share for Jiali City. Moreover, my father will spare no effort to support your ascension to the throne, placing your future imperial duties even before the support he offers me."

"The last time my father opposed your claim at your presentation was because of the Human Bloodline in you. If we enter into marriage, this issue will be greatly alleviated. Our clan possesses secret techniques capable of eliminating weaker bloodlines, allowing you a complete transformation, and these techniques could give you an even stronger physique. With our clan’s support, it’s possible for you to become the Emperor in a few years, the new Great Peacock Demon. Then, you can reciprocate the support, helping me to ascend in turn. By then, with you and me, along with my father and the White Tiger Great Demon King, our lineage would have four great emperors. We would command the greatest voice within the Ancestral Court, controlling at least three main cities. Even the Dragon and Phoenix Clans would rank behind us. Wouldn’t that be perfect?"

Pretty Girl said gravely, "According to the rules of the Ancestral Court, main cities are indeed not allowed to intermarry. Marriage between main city lords could considerably disrupt the balance of the Ancestral Court."

City Lord Jin said, "Under normal circumstances, that’s true, as emperors are forbidden from intermarrying, according to the rules of the Ancestral Court. But neither you nor I are emperors. We are not much affected in this respect. Moreover, we can maintain our relationship through a secret marriage before you become an emperor. We can support each other covertly. I can even promise you that our future children will be the next lords of Sky-breaking City. This is the greatest sincerity I can offer."

It must be said that City Lord Jin’s offer of sincerity was indeed substantial. The Behemoth Clan valued purity of bloodline greatly, and if it were to marry Pretty Girl, the child would certainly not possess a purely Behemoth bloodline. To promise succession to Sky-breaking City under such circumstances was an offer not easily made.

Regrettably, no matter how sincere the offer, Pretty Girl would never agree to the marriage proposal.