Douluo Dalu 5: Rebirth Of Tang San

Mei Gongzi asked, "Are we going to teleport directly to the Ancestral Court next?"

"First, we need to connect this relay array with the core array at Golden Valley. The next spatial jump will require the power from the core array on that side. For the upcoming teleportation, I'll set the destination a bit further from the Ancestral Court, so that the spatial fluctuations are not detected. Then, after we enter the Ancestral Court, we'll find a safe place to set up another core array. Once that’s done, the teleportation system will be fully operational. Next time, it won’t be so complicated. We’ll just need one relay, and we’ll reach the Ancestral Court smoothly. In the future, when either you or I become a Great Demon King, we won’t even need the relay—we’ll be able to leap straight to the Ancestral Court. We’ll be able to travel between Kali City and the Ancestral Court at any time."

Mei Gongzi took a deep breath, eyes sparkly. "That would be incredibly convenient."

Tang San motioned for her to enter the array. "Let’s start now. I’ll need you to use your divine consciousness to help me; it’ll make the process much easier."

"No problem, you lead the way." Mei Gongzi moved beside Tang San, slowly channeling her divine consciousness while also harnessing her spatial power. Following Tang San's guidance, she activated the array beneath them.

The connection between the relay array and the core array was very smooth, and it deepened Mei Gongzi's understanding of teleportation arrays even further.

Vibration and resonance—these two concepts marked the beginning of her newfound understanding of space today, opening the door to brand-new application of space.

When they teleported again, they found themselves about two hundred kilometers away from the Ancestral Court.

The two of them rested, waiting for dawn. Once the sun rose, they could enter the Ancestral Court.

They were in a hilly area without tall mountains but with uneven terrain. They chose a sheltered spot, Tang San took out some food and water, and the two of them had a simple meal.

Looking up at the starlit sky, Mei Gongzi felt rather surreal. Sure, the process of building the array was complicated, but it was just a one-time thing. And it had only taken two simple teleportations; just like that, they were already near the Ancestral Court. It was simply incredible.

As someone with a space-attribute bloodline, she felt deeply impressed. Even Emperors likely wouldn’t be able to comprehend it. Not even her father, who was the greatest space manipulator of his time, was able to do something like that, yet Tang San had managed to achieve it. While this was, of course, thanks to the Spacetime Beacon, it was Tang San's understanding of space that filled Mei Gongzi with admiration.

Tang San softly asked, "Are you tired? Rest for a while; I'll keep watch."

"Mm." Mei Gongzi turned to look at him and saw the gentle smile on Tang San's face. For some reason, she suddenly felt a surge of emotion and instinctively leaned on his shoulder, wrapping her arm around his.

Her heartbeat quickened, but she found herself enjoying the sensation. Perhaps it was just a mix of complicated emotions.

Tang San shifted his shoulder and used his hand to smooth her hair, making her more comfortable as she rested against the nook of his shoulder.

Mei Gongzi closed her eyes, quietly nestled in his arms. Tang San merely held her by the waist, making no further moves. They both simply enjoyed this rare moment of peace. Though they weren’t meditating, their hearts felt more at ease and tranquil than they did during meditation.

With that, Mei Gongzi fell asleep without even noticing. Even though the weather had grown cooler, being next to him kept her warm.

As the morning sunlight bathed her, Mei Gongzi naturally woke up. She opened her eyes, blinked, and a peculiar light shone on her pretty face. A faint smile appeared on her lips.

She carefully lifted her head without making too much movement and looked over at Tang San, only to see his bright eyes looking back at her.

Immediately, her face turned crimson with embarrassment, and she quickly sat up, bowing her head as she rubbed his shoulder, "Did I sleep for too long?"

Feeling her small hand rubbing his shoulder, Tang San smiled and said, "You've been too tired lately. It’s alright. We're not in a rush."

"Mm-hmm." Mei Gongzi nodded gently. Since taking over as the city lord, she had been in a constant state of tension and busyness. Whether it was cultivating or managing Kali City, she hadn’t dared to relax even a little.

This time, leaving Kali City with Tang San and returning to the Ancestral Court, she could temporarily set aside everything related to Kali City, which made her feel somewhat relieved.

How wonderful it would be if there weren’t so many troublesome matters! Wouldn't it be blissful to spend every day exploring mountains and rivers?

But the thought only flickered briefly through her mind. Perhaps in the future, it would be possible but for now, it was not. There were still too many responsibilities weighing on her shoulders.

The two ate a little, tidied up briefly, and set off again for the Ancestral Court.

To avoid drawing too much attention, they didn’t teleport in but instead simply walked into the Ancestral Court. Since they both had noble status, their identity checks weren’t too complicated—only their race and noble rank were inspected.

Mei Gongzi naturally used her identity as a member of the Peacock Demon Clan, while Tang San was her attendant. With her level of cultivation, she found it easy to disguise herself, and Tang San had been able to do that to begin with.

The Ancestral Court’s security was only tight for merchant caravans and whatnot; since they seemed to be nothing more than tourists, nobody troubled them.

Returning to the Ancestral Court felt like a familiar routine. Seeing the distant Sacred Mountains of the Emperors and sensing the rich spiritual energy of the Ancestral Court, both of them couldn’t help but feel a strange sensation in their hearts.

Yes, they were back.

Tang San turned to look at Mei Gongzi. With her altered appearance, she now looked rather ordinary. But even so, her unique aura still stood out, making Tang San feel the need to shield her more with his presence.

"Where are we going?" Mei Gongzi asked Tang San through voice transmission.

Tang San smiled slightly and said, "Let's stay at our old place first."

"White Tiger Hotel?" Mei Gongzi asked in surprise.

"Yes." Tang San nodded.

Although Mei Gongzi hadn’t stayed there before, she had accompanied him a few times. White Tiger Hotel was the property of the White Tiger Demon Emperor and was the place they had teleported from during their last escape.

Tang San led Mei Gongzi through the streets and alleys, first surveying the situation in the Ancestral Court. They didn’t visit the Aetherhorn Merchant Association’s branch in the Ancestral Court. Instead, he brought her to a secluded spot and then used the Peacock Transformation to teleport with her directly.

Amidst the flickering silver light, they reappeared inside a room, the very same room Tang San had stayed in last time. Beneath their feet was the teleportation array they had used before.

Mei Gongzi was startled by the sudden teleportation, her pupils noticeably contracting. "You... how did you just teleport us here like that?"

Tang San smiled broadly and said, "There’s a teleportation array here that I set up before. It’s already positioned, so teleporting here is really easy!"

"But how did you know the teleportation array hasn’t been destroyed?" Mei Gongzi asked curiously.

Tang San chuckled. "Because your grandfather wouldn’t have the heart to destroy it. He’d want to keep it for research, and he wouldn’t let the other Emperors touch it either. By teleporting here, we’ve also effectively informed him that we’ve arrived. This works out perfectly."

"Well, you sure are confident, what can I say." A cold voice suddenly sounded, causing Mei Gongzi’s hair to stand on end. She hadn’t sensed anyone’s approach at all.