Soul Land V: Rebirth of Tang San

Last time they fled from the Ancestral Court, if it hadn't been for the possession of the Sword Saint Order from the Sword Saint Big Demon Emperor, they would have truly been in danger. Even Tang San hadn't expected that the one pursuing them would not be the Crystal Phoenix Demon Emperor but the Dark Demon Great Demon Emperor instead. He had been prepared for both possibilities. If the Crystal Phoenix Demon Emperor had been the pursuer, perhaps disclosing Pretty Girl's identity might have resolved the issue, but it was the pursuit of the Dark Demon Great Demon Emperor that really brought them to the brink of death.

Tang San had a good impression of the Sword Saint Big Demon Emperor. Of course, to persuade this Demon Emperor to support them during his report of duty, simply returning the Red-crowned God Sword last time was not enough. The Demon Emperor had already helped them once in the past, and such a favor couldn't be asked for again.Nôv(el)B\\jnn

After leaving the White Tiger Grand Hotel, Tang San and Pretty Girl hailed a carriage to the foot of the Sword Saint Palace. By then, the sky had already darkened. However, people were still climbing up to the Sword Saint Palace in an endless stream.

The Sword Saint Big Demon Emperor had no capital city. Among the races with Royal Bloodlines, the Crane Demon line could be considered the poorest. They were simply incomparable to the wealth of the White Tiger Great Demon King.

The Crane Demon line didn't seem to mind not having a capital city, which had to do with their own philosophy of life. The Sword Saint Big Demon Emperor always advocated that luxurious living would only lead to degradation. Their swords were their own beaks. What was the use of cultivation resources compared to understanding and grasping the sword intent? A life of poverty could better stimulate potential and the obsession with the sword. Therefore, although they were poor, the Crane Demon line was never looked down upon by anyone.

The Sword Saint Big Demon Emperor might rank lower, but the overall combat strength of the Crane Demon line was quite formidable. Being able to hold a place among numerous top-tier races, today's Sword Saint Big Demon Emperor was not the first Emperor of the Crane Demon line. Who could say their way was wrong if it was passed down to this day?

Tang San, accompanied by Pretty Girl, arrived at the foot of the mountain and paid the fee for climbing. Yes, he still paid the fee. Mainly because the Sword Saint Orders had all been used up last time, and without proof of entitlement, who would let you climb? As a God Rank, Pretty Girl was not supposed to climb the mountain for cultivation purposes, as it would be meaningless for someone of her level, but if you were willing to pay, no one would stop you. After all, you would just be spending money for no reason and it wouldn't impact the Sword Saint Palace. So, at the foot of the mountain, they only collected money and did not verify cultivation bases, normally no one would do that.

The climb to the Sword Saint Palace posed no pressure for them at this time. They walked hand in hand, climbing up as if taking a leisurely stroll. Tang San deliberately slowed down their pace to avoid attracting attention.

Sword qi approached their bodies. When it came upon Pretty Girl, it naturally disappeared quietly, as if her body was like a black hole, devouring all the oppressive sword qi. For Tang San, it was a different story. The oppressive sword qi on him would be directly split apart and pass by the sides of his body, unable to pose any threat to him at all.

The pair ascended step by step, and by the time they had climbed halfway up the mountain, a deep voice had already sounded in their ears. Find adventures on empire

"Come up." The next moment, an invisible sword beam descended from the sky, enveloping their bodies, and in the next instant, they disappeared from the steps.

All of this was within Tang San's expectation. The Sword Saint Big Demon Emperor was different from other Emperors. Most of the time, he was stationed at the Sword Saint Palace, and the oppressive sword qi from the Sword Saint Palace came from him. Hence, when Tang San and Pretty Girl's unique method of climbing the mountain manifested, this Demon Emperor naturally sensed it instantly.

Lights flickered, and they were already at the top of the mountain. The gate of the Sword Saint Palace was wide open, and the sword qi enveloping the two of them entered the Sword Saint Palace directly.

The palace doors closed, and Tang San and Pretty Girl gradually landed on the ground.

Inside the Sword Saint Palace, there was no lavish decoration, only statues.

During his last visit, Tang San had not entered this place but merely experienced the magnificence of the Sword Saint Palace from the outside. Now standing within, what he felt was that unmatched, intense sword intent.

Each statue, in the form of a Red-crowned Crane, held a Longsword in various poses. No matter the stance, they all surged with sword qi. Some soared to the sky, some rode the clouds, each one displayed a profound swordsmanship.

The voice of the Sword Saint Big Demon Emperor didn't sound again. However, both Tang San and Pretty Girl could subconsciously sense the direction they should head in—passing through these statues.

Pretty Girl was about to step forward but was stopped by Tang San. Closing his eyes, he silently perceived for a moment before placing his hand on Pretty Girl's back, transmitting his thoughts to her, "Asura."

Pretty Girl nodded slightly, and in the next instant, her eyes brightened. The fluctuation of mind from Tang San behind her conveyed his divine consciousness, and her own divine consciousness flourished in response. In the center of her sea of divine consciousness, the blood-red sword shadow hanging there was instantly activated. A vast and immense sword intent burst forth from Pretty Girl almost immediately.

A red sword beam also rose from the top of her head to the sky, and in the instant the sword intent bloomed, it suppressed all the sword qi from the surrounding statues. The statues, which originally seemed lifelike, became calm in an instant, and they even trembled slightly.

"Hmm?" A voice tinged with surprise arose.

"What is a sword?" a deep voice followed.

Tang San approached Pretty Girl and said solemnly, "A sword is justice."

"Why is it justice?" the deep voice asked.

Tang San replied, "Because only the Sword of Justice can forge ahead unwaveringly, and only the Sword of Justice can pierce the heavens and the earth."

"What else is a sword?"

"A sword is judgment!" Tang San continued.

"Why is it judgment?" the Sword Saint Great Demon Emperor asked once more.

Tang San replied, "Because the sword is justice, and the Sword of Justice should judge the evils of the world, uphold fairness, maintain order, enforce strict laws, and regulate conduct."

Without waiting for the Sword Saint Great Demon Emperor to ask again, he continued on his own, "Only a sword can achieve these two points because a sword can break all laws. When all laws converge into one, it becomes the sword. The sword is born from the heart, and only a heart of justice can give birth to the King's Sword, rule over all, and preside over judgment."

Having said this, he turned to look at Pretty Girl beside him, "A sword is also sacrifice. The Sword of Justice and Judgment, breaking all laws without return, guarding without retreat, for the sake of upholding justice, judgment, and the affection of the heart, sacrifice is the final abode."

"What an apt sentiment, sacrifice is the final abode." A figure emerged among the statues.

When the Sword Saint Great Demon Emperor appeared, Tang San and Pretty Girl felt somewhat dazed because what they saw did not seem to be a living being, but a sword. At that moment, they could not distinguish what the Sword Saint Great Demon Emperor looked like or how old he was. All they saw was a pure sword, radiating an awe-inspiring sword light.

The Sword Saint Great Demon Emperor's gaze fell on Pretty Girl, staring intently at the red sword beam above her head, and said in a deep voice, "Is this the Sword of Justice and Judgment?"

Tang San nodded, "Exactly. The Sword of Justice, Asura's judgment. Upholding justice with the means of Asura."

The Sword Saint Great Demon Emperor nodded slightly, "Come with me." Having said that, he turned and walked inside.

Tang San gave Pretty Girl a look, and only then did she retract her sword beam, bringing back the Asura God's Sword Intent, and the two followed the Sword Saint Great Demon Emperor inside.

At this time, the statues did not release any sword beams again.

The previous sword beams were the Sword Saint Great Demon Emperor's test for them. He had sensed their identities upon their arrival, but to enter the Sword Saint Palace, they had to undergo a test, which was the rule of the Red-crowned Crane Demon clan.

And the Asura Sword Intent that Tang San had Pretty Girl release, although a bit tricky, had precisely hit upon the Sword Saint Great Demon Emperor's fancy.