Soul Land V: Rebirth of Tang San
Chapter 1140 - 1137: Welcoming the Bride at White Tiger Palace

At the summit of White Tiger Holy Mountain, the White Tiger Palace stood towering and majestic. At this moment, the palace gates opened, and the White Tiger Great Demon King was stationed outside, smiling as he looked at Tang San.

After climbing the White Tiger Holy Mountain, Tang San strode forward until he stopped ten meters before the White Tiger Great Demon King and bowed respectfully.

The White Tiger Great Demon King smiled faintly and said, "Young man, if you want to marry my granddaughter, you'll need to pass this test first. Take three strikes from me, and you can proceed."

"Please proceed!" Tang San smiled and nodded.

Demon Monster Land revered strength; nothing could command more respect than pure power. Thus, during noble weddings, trial matches became a customary ritual. A strong elder from the bride's family would test the groom's skills. Only by passing the trial could the groom take the bride's hand.

Of course, most of the time, these trials were merely ceremonial. After all, on such joyous occasions, no one would intentionally trouble the groom.

However, a trial between an Emperor-level figure and a Quasi-Emperor? Such a thing was rare and extraordinary. At this moment, crystal screens in various crowded areas of the Ancestral Court were broadcasting this scene.

The White Tiger Great Demon King took a deep breath. Though he emitted no killing intent, his tiger eyes gleamed brightly. A powerful aura surged from his body, making the entire White Tiger Holy Mountain seem as if it had merged with him. Before this immense white tiger aura, Tang San appeared so small and insignificant.

This was serious! Spectators stared at the crystal screens in awe, their hearts brimming with excitement. Serious battles were always welcome—after all, the greater the commotion, the better, right?

Tang San was momentarily stunned, feeling the intensity firsthand as he faced the White Tiger Great Demon King. The aura the latter exuded was extraordinary, carrying the weight of full commitment. This was far from mere formality!

As such, Tang San dared not be careless. A radiant blue-gold light enveloped him, bursting forth with concentrated life force. Of course, using weapons during this kind of ceremony was prohibited—it would undermine the harmony. Yet, he released his own energy; as life force surged, faint traces of a Crystal Dragon's shadow flickered behind him. Only by using the disguise of the Crystal Dragon could he employ abilities of other attributes without raising suspicion.

The White Tiger Great Demon King released a powerful roar, then struck out with his right hand toward Tang San.

A colossal tiger, nearly a thousand meters long, appeared out of thin air and descended from the sky, its massive tiger claw striking directly at Tang San's head. Though the strike lacked killing intent, the resulting shockwave from the tiger's claw reverberated across the entire Ancestral Court, accompanied by the earth-shaking roar.

Tang San dared not underestimate the attack. A clear dragon roar responded, echoing from his own body. The Crystal Dragon behind him transformed, shifting to a golden hue; with that, radiant Holy Light burst forth. Simultaneously, he struck out with a palm of his own. Behind him, the Cloud Bridge churned, gathering an immense tide of life energy that poured into his body, transforming into part of his raw power.

Holy Radiant Dragon! Wind follows the tiger, and clouds follow the dragon!

An enormous dragon shadow materialized. As dragon claw collided with tiger claw, golden and white streams of energy exploded skyward. The tiger and dragon seemed to illuminate the heavens, shaking the skies.

"Grandfather, are you serious?" Tang San said with a wry smile.

The White Tiger Great Demon King's pupils narrowed slightly as he saw Tang San nullify his attack without retreating a single step. "If you want to marry my granddaughter, it won't be that easy! Take another strike!" He pulled his arms back, drawing arcs on both sides of his body, then unleashed both claws simultaneously. In the sky, two tiger claws collided and scraped against each other, their fierce strikes accompanied by a massive bolt of lightning descending from above.

This was no ordinary trial; even during sparring sessions with the White Tiger Great Demon King, Tang San hadn't faced such attacks from him. In this moment, Tang San froze momentarily, feeling the sheer power of the incoming assault.

But now was not a time for retreat! Tang San didn't fall back—he charged forward instead, stepping boldly ahead. Behind him, the Crystal Dragon's shadow shimmered again, becoming deeper and more profound. The golden figure turned dark gold, and then instantly shifted to orange-gold.

Tang San stamped his right foot on the ground. Immediately, a strange magic array took shape beneath him, centered on his right foot. In the next moment, a massive orange-gold pillar of light surged skyward, while the entire White Tiger Holy Mountain let out a deep rumble.

Under the radiant glow of this sacred pillar of light, the lightning was devoured, and the formidable claws were repelled. Tang San stood as if nothing had happened, while the White Tiger Great Demon King smiled and withdrew his tiger claws.

Just now, Tang San hadn't merely relied on sacred attributes—his foot-stamping had also activated War Stomp, a mighty ability inherited from the Golden Mammoth. Of course, these could all be explained through the replication power of the Crystal Dragon. After all, he had previously demonstrated these abilities while facing the Dark Demon Great Demon Emperor.

"Grandfather, does this count as passing?" Tang San asked the White Tiger Great Demon King.

The White Tiger Great Demon King nodded with a smile and said, "You've passed. Come in—there are other trials waiting for you ahead."

Tang San paused in surprise. There were more?

As he spoke, the White Tiger Great Demon King stepped aside, inviting Tang San to enter the White Tiger Palace.

Outside, the crystal screens broadcasting the event showed only the moment Tang San entered the White Tiger Palace. What lay within remained untelevised.

Crossing into the White Tiger Palace, the White Tiger Great Demon King chuckled and said, "Young man, your strength's truly growing! I really am getting old—don't challenge me to a spar later; I won't accept."

Though the encounter had been a test, the White Tiger Great Demon King had invested a portion of his real power. Tang San had seemingly put forth his utmost effort to defend, but as an Emperor himself, the White Tiger Great Demon King certainly sensed the ease with which the young Quasi-Emperor nullified his attacks. Without deploying any divine tools or revealing much of his true strength, Tang San revealed a capability that rivaled that of an Emperor. In a one-on-one match, he might even be the superior.

Tang San laughed. "Turns out you just wanted to dodge sparring sessions altogether! If you're scared, I'll let it slide."

The White Tiger Great Demon King glared and said, "Who are you calling scared? Fine! Once you're married, find some time, and I'll give you a taste of this old Emperor's full strength."

"Deal!" Tang San replied cheerfully.

The White Tiger Great Demon King snorted. "Always using provocation tactics on me, you sly brat! But let's agree on one thing—sparring must be between you and me alone. My granddaughter won't take part; otherwise, I'll be too constrained to showcase my power."

Tang San sighed with a wry smile, "So you're fine letting loose and hitting me, huh?"

The White Tiger Great Demon King laughed heartily, "Of course! Your tough-as-nails skin and sturdy frame make sparring with you all the more satisfying."

Inside the White Tiger Palace, the cold and detached ambiance of its prior form was now replaced by radiant decorations. Gold-and-silver-themed arrangements adorned the interior, complemented by a display of countless rare treasures.

All these were the dowry prepared by the White Tiger Great Demon King for Pretty Girl, his granddaughter. A marriage for his beloved descendant naturally required a grand gesture from him.

For the White Tiger Great Demon King, Su Qin's ill-fated relationship with the Crystal Phoenix Great Demon Emperor was not only a thorn in his daughter's life but also a source of enduring regret. Unable to care for his daughter as he should have, he poured all his affection into his granddaughter instead.

Under the White Tiger Great Demon King's guidance, Tang San was soon led into a grand hall. In the next moment, an expression of astonishment flickered across his face.

In the vast central hall of the White Tiger Palace stood a familiar figure. Merely seeing him made the very air seem ablaze with heat.

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