Chapter 276: Chapter 275 Tang San's Suggestion
With this skill, Zhang Haoxuan\'s importance to the Redemption Organization was self-evident. Being Green-grade redemption could already be considered high-ranking, after all, how many were there who were truly Purple Level Redemption?
"Not going is probably for the best. I guess if you went back, it wouldn\'t be easy to get your share of the money. When the time comes, you can tell headquarters it\'s for the development over here and also to help Pretty Girl ascend to power," Tang San said with a smile.
Zhang Haoxuan glanced at him and said, "Do you know about Pretty Girl following Peacock Demon King into seclusion?"
"Yes. She told me before she left. It\'s just that I don\'t know how long this period of seclusion will last," Tang San said with some helplessness.
Zhang Haoxuan said, "It won\'t be short. According to our information, the Peacock Demon King taking her into seclusion this time is very likely to teach her the secret techniques of the Peacock Demon Clan and is truly planning to pass the Peacock Clan patriarch position to her. With her current cultivation base, there\'s no way she can inherit the position of patriarch. She has to be at least God Rank to possibly suppress those pure-blooded clansmen. From Seventh Stage to God Rank, how long do you think that will take? Even with the Peacock Demon King\'s personal guidance, I reckon it won\'t be less than ten or eight years.
"Ah? Ten or eight years?" Tang San\'s mouth twitched, and a chill went through his heart. However, he quickly shook his head and said, "It won\'t take that long. After that last great battle, the Peacock Demon King must have been seriously injured—I\'m not sure she can hold out that long. Moreover, I doubt the Crystal Phoenix Demon Emperor will wait that long."
Zhang Haoxuan said, "We can only take it one step at a time now. My current worry is, even if she succeeds in ascending, how will she contend with the Crystal Phoenix Demon Emperor\'s oppression, as well as that from the Ancestral Court. The rank of a Great Demon Emperor is different from that of a Great Demon King after all, and she can\'t possibly possess the same strength as the Peacock Demon King. Once the Peacock Demon Clan gets suppressed, or even exterminated, then all our previous efforts will have been in vain."
Tang San said, "There\'s no need to be so pessimistic. We\'ll do our best to help her. Teacher, do we have enough money to participate in an auction at the Ancestral Court?"
Zhang Haoxuan said, "We have enough. But there\'s a problem if you want to attend. Mainly, it\'s a matter of identity. My identity issue was resolved long ago through my relations with Jiali Academy. But you are still considered a vassal, and only nobles can take part in the high-level activities at the Ancestral Court, of which the auction is just one. Therefore, you still need to elevate your status in this regard."
An idea struck Tang San, "I remember you mentioning before, when we attended the auction in Jiali City, that there\'s an opportunity to obtain noble status if one achieves consecutive victories in the Jiali City Animal Fighting Arena?"
Zhang Haoxuan nodded, "Yes, but it\'s extremely dangerous and can even be said to be brutal. Very few can endure and win through multiple fights."
Tang San said, "I should be fine. It seems this is the only path available now."
After pondering, Zhang Haoxuan said, "Given your abilities, it should be possible. But you mustn\'t reveal the multiple bloodline abilities brought by the Mysterious Heaven Method. You\'ve thought this through, right?"
"With a year of cultivation, my accumulation should be sufficient. Don\'t worry, I\'m confident," Tang San replied.
Zhang Haoxuan chuckled, "I do have quite the confidence in you. Your composure is simply incomparable to others your age. Then go ahead. I need to prepare as well. With my return to headquarters to report on my duties, I\'ll see if I can request assistance."
Tang San asked, "Are you unable to suppress your Cultivation Base, on the brink of a breakthrough?"
Zhang Haoxuan smiled and nodded, saying, "I must also thank you for the life aura brought by this Golden Tree! As you know, the Demon God Transformation passed down among us humans cannot compare with the original bloodline power of the Monster Clan, and ours is far less pure than their Demon God Transformation Bloodline. Under such circumstances, the prospect of attaining godhood is incredibly difficult for us. Only a very small number of individuals with relatively pure bloodlines have such potential. I thought I would be trapped at the Ninth Stage for the rest of my life, with no chance of ever touching the threshold of that world. But after studying magical array with you and being nourished by the life force of the Golden Tree, I was able to truly replenish my deficiencies, giving me the opportunity as well. In fact, I had already reached the critical point half a year ago, but I accumulated more as you advised, to increase the foundation. Over the past six months, the life energy brought by the Golden Tree has become increasingly intense, continuously elevating my life rank, and now I can hardly suppress it."
Even the mayor, normally so composed, couldn\'t help but show a look of joy on his face as he spoke. Becoming a god was the most significant transformation and evolution for any creature in this world. Even the most powerful races do not inherently possess the ability to become gods; they must transcend this chasm through cultivation. For the strongest of races, achieving godhood is no easy task—it requires efforts from all aspects and even a considerable amount of luck.
Once the breakthrough is successful, not only will one\'s strength leap in quality, but one\'s bloodline power will also significantly increase. More importantly, one\'s lifespan will greatly extend. If one remains without disaster or trouble, living three to five hundred years is attainable, though this varies according to different bloodlines. If one is from the Spirit Clan, their lifespan can be even longer.
Who wouldn\'t wish for an even longer life? Let alone the tremendous leap in power. Even as a human, once one becomes a god, if one is willing to become a vassal of the Monster Clan or Spirit Clan, they would hold a respectable status, equivalent to ascending to a higher echelon.
For the Redemption Organization, becoming a God level strong would undoubtedly make a greater contribution to the redemption of humankind and hold strategic significance.
"Teacher, I have a suggestion for you," Tang San suddenly said to Zhang Haoxuan.
"What suggestion?" Zhang Haoxuan looked at him, puzzled.
Tang San said, "I suggest that you complete the breakthrough before going to headquarters for your report. Don\'t think about seeking the organization\'s help."
Zhang Haoxuan said, "Why? How can I find a place by myself? You don\'t know how influential it is when one becomes a god. Without sufficient protection, there\'s a high chance of being discovered. The Monster Clan and Spirit Clan definitely don\'t want to see us humans achieve godhood."
Tang San said, "Listen to my analysis. If it were the you from before, seeking the organization\'s protection would undoubtedly be fine, as our Redemption Organization would certainly hope that more God rank strong emerged. But now, with the benefits brought by the Spirit Gathering Plate being so immense, the organization would definitely want to hold on to such benefits. If they could grasp all the benefits, it would help the organization even more. They would do this out of consideration for the human race. At such a time, if you seek the organization\'s help, and they ask you for the method of making the Spirit Gathering Plate, would you give it to them or not?"
Zhang Haoxuan was startled and said, "That can\'t be. Our Redemption has always been fair and just."
Tang San didn\'t argue but simply said, "But there\'s still a possibility, right?"
Zhang Haoxuan fell silent for a moment, but then he nodded slightly, accepting Tang San\'s point.
Tang San said, "Since there\'s such a possibility, we must try to avoid it to prevent you from facing an embarrassing situation. This is very important. Also, who says you have no place to achieve a breakthrough? I\'ve been considering a location suitable for your breakthrough all this time and have thought of a good place."
Surprised, Zhang Haoxuan asked, "Where?"
Tang San smiled faintly and pointed in the northeast direction, "The sea!"