Soul Land 5: The Rebirth of Tang San-Chapter 899: Tang Sans Plan

Tang San said, "Our life energy comes from the earth, from the plane, and from the Daemon Continent. Our innate ability is life absorption, and the Ancestral Tree has bestowed upon us the power of life deprivation. No matter where we are, as long as we root ourselves, life absorption will always occur, allowing us to gather the life energy of a place within ourselves. A portion of the vast life energy we accumulate will be absorbed into our own bodies and used for cultivation, while the excess energy will be filtered through our bodies and naturally dispersed. This is why the life energy in Skytree City is so abundant.

"So, Grand Elder, let me ask you: If you were to root yourself in another main city, what would happen? Naturally, you would be able to absorb the life energy of that place to nourish yourself. As long as no one interferes, you could rely on the life energy of that place to cultivate and improve yourself.

"The brilliance of the Ancestral Tree may not be present, and this might make you think that your rate of improvement may slow down, but the truth is... we have many clansmen in Skytree City, and there's only so much life energy here. It's certainly greater than anywhere else, due to the Ancestral Tree's presence, but is it truly enough for all of us to cultivate?

"It is a known fact that our clan is not adept at combat. Even with high cultivation, our actual combat power is just terrible. We do not pose any threat. But we don't have to. What if we have our clansmen stationed in each of the main cities? Those scattered clansmen would undoubtedly find it easier to raise their cultivation level compared to gathering here. After all, in Skytree City, most of the life energy is absorbed by us, the ones at the tenth order or above, leaving only a limited amount for the ordinary clansmen. But the Daemon Continent is vast, and it gathers the majority of the plane's fortune. If we let our clansmen spread out to the major cities, wouldn't that greatly benefit our cultivation?

"Moreover, during our cultivation, we only require the highest-tier and most essential part of the life energy in any given territory. The excess life energy we absorb will naturally be released. In the short term, it might not have much effect, but over time, our presence will be able to change the intensity of the city's life energy, benefiting all the races living there. Wouldn't you agree that this is something those cities would desire? At the same time, we would also be spreading the brilliance of the Ancestral Tree to even farther places.

"In the past, this kind of plan would have been a fool's errand. We were simply too weak, and if we'd gone to another main city, we would have simply become prey for a few powerful beings. Not only would we have been unable to do anything productive, but our very lives would have been forfeit. But now that the Adamant Nymph Emperor has been slain by the Ancestral Tree, things are different. No one would dare to easily make a move against our clan, at least in the short term.

"In this situation, we can use the excuse of giving back to the main cities and other races to carry out this plan. We can take control of the life energy in the major cities in a short time and give them enough time to feel the benefits we bring. By the time I ascend to Emperorhood, with the Ancestral Tree's power, your cultivation levels will also rise substantially, and you will bring even more life energy to the cities and benefit all beings within them.

"Tell me, if that happens, then won't we become holy in their eyes? The one true way to ensure our clan's safety is to make all the races understand that they don't need to plunder or kill. As long as they protect us, they will benefit just by being near us. This is the fundamental path."

After hearing Tang San's words, the Blue Gold Tree elders present fell into a brief silence. Some of the more quick-witted elders already had a glimmer of excitement in their eyes.

There was no doubt that taking the initiative to move to other main cities came with significant risks; in the minds of the Blue Gold Tree elders, this was a hard fact. But if everything Tang San said could truly be realized, then the Blue Gold Tree clan would surely experience unprecedented growth. The brilliance of the Ancestral Tree would indeed shine across every corner of the continent, and the Blue Gold Tree clan would become revered by all races.

"Clan Leader, if we can truly achieve what you've said, it would be a tremendous blessing for our clan. This is something even the Ancestral Tree itself could not accomplish in the past. However, whether we're talking about the Solstice Empire or the Empyrean Dominion, all races and clans have their own selfish interests. Will they really accept this plan? If the Ancestral Tree falls into slumber again and they suddenly turn against us, what will we do? And even if it doesn't fall into slumber, there are still risks. I fear it won't be so easy to implement."

Tang San nodded and said, "Grand Elder, I fully understand your concerns. That's why this is just a general direction for now, and the specific execution still needs to be discussed. First and foremost, we must ensure the safety of our clansmen. And for that reason, I'm going to the Ancestral Court to report and discuss this plan with the Emperors there. Only if we gain the support of all the Emperors will I proceed with it; otherwise, the whole plan will be shelved.

"But I have confidence. As long as the Ancestral Court isn't a pack of shortsighted fools, they will surely understand the benefits this plan brings. It would provide the greatest support for the Ancestral Court and contribute immensely to the stability of the continent. If we can get the approval of the Emperors, then the first ones we should send out will be us, the elders. Only we have the strength right now. Once we are firmly rooted there, our less powerful clansmen can also go."

The Grand Elder still furrowed his brow, and it wasn't just him—there was a trace of worry in the eyes of all the elders present. After all, they had been oppressed for decades already. Now, being asked to take the initiative to station themselves in the main cities, they truly felt anxious.

Tang San said, "Everyone, there's no need to rush. We will make decisions after I report to the Ancestral Court. Please be assured; I may be the clan leader, but I will not make such major decisions on my own. We will only proceed if the majority of the elders agree."

Hearing this, the elders' expressions immediately relaxed, and their goodwill toward Tang San grew even stronger.

The Grand Elder said, "Clan Leader, you're right. If your plan can truly be successfully implemented, then our Blue Gold Tree clan might even become the largest and most powerful clan on the entire Daemon Continent. However, we are indeed concerned, and we need to see what kind of guarantees the Ancestral Court can give us."

Tang San nodded slightly and said, "I'm fairly confident I can persuade the Ancestral Court. But let's wait until I return before discussing further. And speaking of that, I'm preparing to set off immediately to report to the Ancestral Court. There's no need to visit the other main cities anymore."

The trip to Adamant City was not the first step on a long road; Tang San intended to make an example out of them, so that no further steps would be necessary. As people said in his previous life, he had killed the chicken to scare the monkey. The Blue Gold Tree clan's prestige had already been established, and the Ancestral Court was surely experiencing some internal turmoil. However, a month had passed, things had settled somewhat, and it was clear from the actions of the main cities that the Ancestral Court's stance toward the Blue Gold Tree clan was favorable.

Now, it was once more Tang San's turn to act in his official capacity, following in Mei Gongzi's steps to acquire the Ancestral Court's approval. And it wasn't just that; he had to operate in such a way as to maximize the benefits for the Blue Gold Tree clan, and ideally even allow humans to gain something from it.

The reason behind pushing the Blue Gold Tree clan to settle in every main city was precisely to allow the distant human world to also receive support. Human vitality was indeed too fragile, and this was a key reason for their slow development as a race. After experiencing the abundance of life energy from the Blue Gold Tree clan, how could Tang San not concoct a plan with that in mind?