Soul Land V: Rebirth of Tang San
Chapter 1142 - 1139 Dad and Father

The White Tiger Great Demon King did not intervene, naturally due to the presence of the Undying Great Demon Emperor. At this moment, hearing his daughter's melodious voice, the Crystal Phoenix Great Demon Emperor could no longer control his emotions and instantly broke into tears, "I—I won't go inside, Little Beauty, I'm sorry, I've wronged you, I don't deserve to go in. I'm so sorry. Congratulations, congratulations…"

Struggling to finish this sentence, he staggered and turned to leave.

Pretty Girl stood there stiffly for a moment; the next instant, she dashed out.

With just a few steps, she caught up with the Crystal Phoenix Great Demon Emperor and grabbed his arm tightly.

The Crystal Phoenix Great Demon Emperor stopped in his tracks. Despite his Emperor-level cultivation base, his emotions at this moment seemed near the brink of collapse. "I'm sorry, I'm so sorry, Little Beauty, I…"

"Although giving birth is not equivalent to raising, without you, there would be no me in this world. Regardless of whether Mother forgives you, your bloodline flows within me. Today is my joyous day; please stay for it. On my account, Mother will not drive you away today. Without your blessings, my wedding would be incomplete."

The Crystal Phoenix Great Demon Emperor's body trembled. His tears flowed even more freely, yet he allowed Pretty Girl to pull his arm and lead him back into the room.

He dared not look at Su Qin again, only lowered his head silently, tears falling like a remorseful child who had made a mistake.

Seeing him like this, Tang San secretly sighed in his heart: this pitiful man must have traits deserving of ire—had he known earlier, why act so foolishly in the first place?

Nevertheless, ever since the Crystal Phoenix Great Demon Emperor discovered Pretty Girl was his biological daughter, he had played a significant role—whether helping Pretty Girl report her duties to the Ancestral Court or later aiding her in inheriting the Phoenix Demon Clan's bloodline. Without him, even the friendship between the Undying Great Demon Emperor and Pretty Girl wouldn't exist. He had been repenting and quietly protecting his daughter, trying to atone for his past mistakes. Thus, regardless of whether Su Qin forgave him or not, as his daughter, Pretty Girl could not entirely disregard him.

"Today is a day to rejoice, don't cry anymore." Suddenly, the Crystal Phoenix Great Demon Emperor felt someone tap his shoulder.

Startled, he instinctively wiped his tears and looked up.

It was an unfamiliar face, resembling a human. Yet why was the gaze so hateful? Familiar and hateful?

The Crystal Phoenix Great Demon Emperor froze, "Who are you?"

Xiao He smiled faintly, shrugged his shoulders, and said, "Your old friend! Don't recognize an old friend anymore? Oh, how thoroughly you've lost this time!"

The Crystal Phoenix Great Demon Emperor's pupils constricted dramatically. He stared at Xiao He in utter shock, unable to form words. "You—you…"

Xiao He patted his shoulder and said, "If you and Little Beauty still shared a father's revenge, do you think she would forgive you? Do you think you could even enter this room?"

The Crystal Phoenix Great Demon Emperor suddenly bolted upright, but the next moment, he felt Su Qin's gaze on him. The aura that had just started to rise immediately deflated.

His eyes still filled with disbelief as he looked at Xiao He: "You're still alive? How is it possible that you're still alive? Are you human now?"

Xiao He smiled and said, "Yes! As for why I'm still alive, that's a secret. Seeing your state today, all my resentment towards you has dissipated. Today is Little Beauty's joyous day; nothing outweighs this happiness. I am no longer who I used to be; I no longer represent the race I once belonged to. Let the enmity between us end here."

The Crystal Phoenix Great Demon Emperor's breathing became slightly erratic; the scene before him was indeed difficult for him to accept. Even as an Emperor, it was remarkable to retain a fragment of divine consciousness within the Emperor Sky Pillar after death. Yet Xiao He not only survived but lived as a human—this was truly beyond belief. Clearly, Pretty Girl and Su Qin were both aware of this.

"Ahem! Little Beauty, shall we prepare to leave now? I'm here to take the bride, after all." Tang San's voice broke the slightly awkward atmosphere.

Pretty Girl lightly lifted her bridal veil, stealing a glance at him, and met his smiling face.

She first walked over to her mother, embracing her tightly.

Su Qin had already composed herself, giving her daughter a big, heartfelt hug. Only then did Pretty Girl approach Xiao He, gently hugging him. "Thank you, Father."

Xiao He stroked her long hair and said, "Little Beauty, I wish you all the happiness."

Finally, Pretty Girl came to the Crystal Phoenix Great Demon Emperor. For a moment, Lin Ximo appeared awkward and at a loss for what to do.

"Father, thank you for being here today. It makes me very happy." Pretty Girl also gave him a gentle hug.

In an instant, the Crystal Phoenix Great Demon Emperor's body seemed stiffened. Thinking of Xiao He's earlier words, and mindful that today was a joyous occasion, he barely managed to suppress the urge to shed tears again.

"Good, good, good…" He could barely string together a full sentence.

Father and daughter exchanged glances, determination briefly flashing in the Crystal Phoenix Great Demon Emperor's eyes. In a soft voice, he said, "Little Beauty, you are getting married, and I have no fitting gift for you. From now on, the Crystal Phoenix City is yours. Should you ever need anything, I will give without hesitation, even if it means sacrificing the strength of the city entirely. I've made many mistakes in my life, but the only promise I can make now is that I won't make more. From now on, I live only for you and your family."

Pretty Girl nodded softly at him, "Father, see you at the wedding later."

Tang San also nodded toward the Crystal Phoenix Great Demon Emperor. Naturally, he had heard his words and understood that they were intended for Jin Miaolin to hear as well—a commitment to his daughter and a warning toward Jin Miaolin.

Pretty Girl extended her hand toward Tang San, who took her delicate hand. It was slightly cold, revealing her uneasy feelings in this moment.

Su Qin wiped away her tears and slowly stood up. Her gaze lingered briefly on the Crystal Phoenix Great Demon Emperor before she followed Tang San and Pretty Girl out.

The White Tiger Great Demon King and Undying Great Demon Emperor naturally understood what had transpired inside. Watching them emerge, they both nodded and smiled.

According to the predetermined wedding sequence, Tang San would take Pretty Girl to the Blue Gold Holy Mountain to complete the ceremony.

The group stepped out of the White Tiger Palace. The cloud bridge was still in place, its dense Life Aura connecting the two Holy Mountains.

Xiao He did not follow them out; given his identity, it was not yet time for him to reveal himself. The others accompanied the couple outside. The Crystal Phoenix Great Demon Emperor and Undying Great Demon Emperor stayed behind, while the White Tiger Great Demon King, Peacock Princess, and Su Qin followed Tang San and Pretty Girl onto the cloud bridge.

In Tang San's grasp, Pretty Girl's hand gradually warmed. Her facial expression softened, feeling reassured by Tang San's presence and aura, her heart finally easing.

Faintly, cheers echoed in the air from the Ancestral Court. The sky was cloudless, and the bright sunlight cascaded down, painting the majestic cloud bridge with a golden hue. Clouds drifted them forward at a steady pace. Below, the people had been watching the cloud bridge's direction all along and now erupted into rounds of cheers—the Ancestral Court transformed into a sea of joy.

Tang San turned to look at Pretty Girl, who also looked back at him. Their eyes met, and they exchanged a smile, conveying everything wordlessly.

Gradually, the Blue Gold Holy Mountain drew near. Pretty Girl's grip on Tang San's hand tightened slightly. Her bridal veil concealed her face, but inside, her bashfulness grew stronger. At this moment, she was far from the commanding and assertive figure she displayed during the final day of the "Emperor Battle" declaration of dominion.

Tang San used his other hand to gently pat her hand, signaling her to relax. As the cloud bridge carried them forward, they slowly descended toward the Blue Gold Holy Mountain.

With a wave of Tang San's hand, the cloud bridge began to gather itself, transforming into layered steps connecting directly to the wedding venue below.