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"Understood, Your Majesty." Tang San responded to the Sunborne Nymph Emperor with due respect, though inwardly he felt puzzled. From his interlocutor's tone, it sounded like he no longer believed Tang San had much chance of becoming an Emperor. This was a clear shift in attitude. Previously, the Sunborne Nymph Emperor had seemed quite eager to support his rise, clearly hoping to benefit from it. But now, that support seemed to have cooled down.0

Still, this wasn't something he could question directly. It likely had to do with the discussions between the Sunborne Nymph Emperor and the Celestial Fox Demon Emperor. Celestial Fox again… Should I go visit him in person and try to persuade him? No… Better not stir up new complications just yet. 0

At least on the surface, the Sunborne Nymph Emperor...0