novelzi Chapter 361: The Seven Nymph Emperors
Chapter 361: The Seven Nymph Emperors
Chapter 361: The Seven Nymph Emperors
"Put simply, the demon races are distinctly separate from each other due to their bloodlines each having their own attributes. These innate differences prevent them from becoming too close. The nymph races, however, are not like this. They are mostly related to plants, and their bloodlines have far higher potential to merge; in fact, they can even graft multiple bloodlines. In essence, a clever grafting of several nymph bloodlines might even produce a stronger race. The nymph races don’t face the innate rejection seen among demons, nor do they encounter problems like those of the Lion-Tigers."
"The more inclusive nature of the nymph races fosters closer and more united relationships among them. In terms of overall strength, the Solstice Empire is not much weaker than the Empyrean Dominion."
"The top-ranked Nymph Emperor, the Sunborne Nymph Emperor, is second in the Ancestral Court, so it ranks above the Celestial Fox Demon Emperor. It’s a Solitary known as the Sunborne Flower, and its bloodline was created over centuries of careful cultivation and grafting, from the Sunflower Nymphs and eight other nymph bloodlines. The process involved several powerful bloodlines and plenty of failures, and it has the same problem as some other Solitaries—its bloodline cannot be replicated. It’s two thousand years old by now, and if the Solstice Empire cannot produce another like it, they will have a serious problem.Its title, 'Sun-Nurtured,' acknowledges its unique heritage.”
"What are its powers?" Tang San asked.
"I don't know. There are few records of it taking action, but it's acknowledged as the strongest among the nymphs, ranked just below the Crystal Demon Emperor. As for who is stronger between it and the Crystal Demon Emperor, there's no clear consensus. However, it must be truly mighty for it to rank above the Master of Fate, not to mention the latter must acknowledge it as well," explained Zhang Haoxuan.
"The second-ranked Nymph Emperor is known as the Earthshade Nymph Emperor. It’s an Earthshade Grass, and it is co-ruling the world of the nymphs with the Sunborne Nymph Emperor in a balance of light and darkness. Just like the Sunborne Flower, the Earthshade Nymph Emperor is the result of grafting multiple bloodlines. It’s not as unique or difficult to replicate, but whether the new sprouts can attain the Nymph Emperor level is a different story altogether.
"It's said that the Earthshade Nymph Emperor possesses the power to control the earth and exert a strong suppressive force over other nymph clans. Thus, its title is 'Earth Suppressor.' Among the nymph races of the Solstice Empire, the authority of these two surpasses that of the other five, making them the true rulers of the Solstice Empire."
Tang San noted that Zhang Haoxuan didn’t detail the powers of the Sunborne Nymph Emperor or the Earthshade Nymph Emperor. Undoubtedly, this implied that the Redemption Society’s knowledge of the nymphs in the Solstice Empire wasn’t as extensive as that of the Empyrean Dominion. Or perhaps, the nymph races were relatively more reserved. However, being on par with the Crystal Demon Emperor and the Celestial Fox Demon Emperor meant that the power of these two Nymph Emperors was without a doubt formidable.
Zhang Haoxuan continued, "Ranked third among the Nymph Emperors is the Soul Capturer Nymph Emperor, a Soul Capturer Tree. His spiritual power is incredible; among all the Demon Emperors and Nymph Emperors, only the Crystal Demon Emperor might match it in spiritual power. It's said that wherever the Soul Capturer Nymph Emperor passes, it can control everything, especially the nymph and tree beings. It even has the power to give rise to life, turning lifeless stones into sentient entities. Its title is 'Animator of the Inanimate.'
Earth-Suppressor Earthshade Nymph Emperor.
Animator of the Inanimate Soul Capturer Nymph Emperor.
Heaven-Burning Earth-Boiling Parasol Tree Nymph Emperor.
Thousand-Faceted Glazed Glass Nymph Emperor.
Indestructible Diamond Nymph Emperor.
Universe-Flooding Endless Nymph Emperor.
Just these titles alone were enough to fuel the imagination. Nine Demon Emperors and seven Nymph Emperors—these were the pillars of power on the Daemon Continent, and they were truly mighty pillars. And that was not even considering the possibility of hidden superpowers.
Tang San murmured, "Sunborne Flower, Earthshade Grass, Soul Capturer Tree, Parasol Tree, Glazed Glass, Diamond Spirit, Endless Water. They encompass yin and yang, flowers, grasses, trees, and stones. They even include wood, fire, earth, metal, and water. They embody all aspects of nature! Impressive."
With this in mind, it made perfect sense to him that the Nymph Emperors were on par with the Demon Emperors despite being fewer in numbers. They shared a close bond and their powers complemented each other, so they could very well deal with the individualistic Demon Emperors.
1. This phrase is translated from 凤栖梧桐木, it originates from Chinese mythology and ancient poetry, where the phoenix, a symbol of virtue, is said to choose only the parasol tree as its nesting place, reflecting an idealized harmony between nature and virtue. ☜