Saintess

How long has it been?

The breath emanating from Su Lianyue's body finally began to gradually converge, and the visions of heaven and earth also calmed down.

At the same time, she looked completely different from before.

Originally, she was short, with a sallow complexion and thin skin, appearing quite ordinary. But now, although she was dressed as a servant, her skin was fairer than snow, and she was as delicate as white jade. Her eyes, in particular, were even more picturesque.

At that moment, she was still sleeping, but her entire being radiated a dazzling divine light, like a fairy from the heavens. Her beauty was truly breathtaking.

Anyone who laid eyes on her would be mesmerized.

Another moment passed.

All the visions of heaven and earth dissipated, and Su Lianyue's eyelashes fluttered, as if she were about to wake up.

...

"Little girl, what's your name?"

In a daze, Su Lianyue felt as though she had been dreaming.

When she finally woke up and turned around, she found numerous unfamiliar inheritances swirling in her mind. But before she could fully grasp it, she noticed several old men with powerful auras staring at her with smiles.

Confused, Su Lianyue instinctively took a step back.

"Don't be afraid, little girl," one of them said.

The only female ancestor spoke kindly: "We are the supreme elders of the Holy Land of Absolute Beginning. You are a true phoenix, a reincarnated female emperor. ...Are you willing?"

"Make me a saint?" Su Lianyue was stunned.

Her delicate face was filled with confusion.

Having just woken up, she hadn't yet grasped her situation. She didn't understand why these important figures were in front of her or why they wanted to make her a saint.

Su Lianyue had never experienced anything like this before; her mind was blank, and she felt lost.

Subconsciously, she wanted to rely on the person closest to her.

So she blurted out, "I, I listen to Gu Xuan."

"Gu Xuan?" The female ancestor was momentarily taken aback, but then she noticed the servant attire on Su Lianyue and asked, "Who is your Gu Xuan?"

"Returning to Ancestor Liyue," an elder said respectfully at that moment. "This woman... The person the saint served before was Gu Xuan, and today he is the new true disciple of the Holy Land of Absolute Beginning!"

"The new true disciple, Gu Xuan? Go and invite him!" Ancestor Liyue commanded.

Gu Xuan had been watching from a distance, unable to approach due to the presence of the previous ancestors.

Upon hearing this, he stepped forward.

"Gu Xuan!" Su Lianyue spotted him immediately and shouted, as if she had found her anchor, rushing to his side.

"Don't be afraid," Gu Xuan said warmly, gently patting Su Lianyue's head.

Ancestor Liyue studied Gu Xuan, her gaze deep and filled with the weight of ages, as if she could see into his soul.

As her eyes focused on him, Gu Xuan felt the void around him freeze, as if even time had stopped. An indescribable terror filled him, making it difficult to breathe.

Fortunately...

At that moment, she withdrew her gaze and said, "Are you the new True Inheritance, Gu Xuan?"

"Gu Xuan, at your service, Ancestors!" Gu Xuan replied calmly, showing no signs of nervousness in the face of Ancestor Li Yue's scrutiny.

The other ancestors turned their attention to Gu Xuan as well. They noticed his sturdy build, extraordinary appearance, and the faint aura of Daoism radiating from him.

Immediately, many of them felt a spark of interest and had a positive impression of him.

Even Ancestor Li Yue took a moment to observe him before praising, "Your body is clean and flawless, your Dao foundation is exceptionally solid, and you have even cultivated an innate Dao embryo. You truly deserve the title of Tianjiao!"

Afterward, she looked at Su Lianyue and said, "Gu Xuan, your maid is exceptionally talented. She is the reincarnation of an empress and possesses a genuine phoenix life. If you want to make her a saint, you should persuade her, as she only listens to you."

Upon hearing this, Gu Xuan looked at Su Lianyue and asked warmly, "Do you want to be a saint in the beginning?"

"I just want to follow you, Gu Xuan," Su Lianyue replied softly.

"If you want to follow me, simply wanting to be by my side isn't enough," he said. "I've become the True Inheritance of the Beginning, and I have limitless potential for the future. I will definitely ascend to a higher realm and live a long life. If you don't have a matching level of cultivation, how can you accompany me?"

With those words, Gu Xuan gently stroked Su Lianyue's head and smiled. "Becoming a saint in the beginning will allow the ancestors to teach you, helping you to fully unleash your unparalleled talent. I hope that when you reach the pinnacle of martial arts in the future, you will stand by my side!"

As soon as he said this, Su Lianyue suddenly looked up.

Her eyes sparkled with an unprecedented brightness, and her icy, jade-like beauty was captivating.

"Lian Yue understands!" she declared.

Nodding seriously, she added, "I will not disappoint you, Gu Xuan!"

With that, she turned to Ancestor Li Yue and said firmly, "I am willing to be a saint in the beginning!"

"Good, good!" the ancestors exclaimed, their faces lighting up with joy.

The position of the Holy Maiden had been vacant for thousands of years, and now there was finally a candidate. This was a momentous occasion for the Holy Land.

At that moment, the Supreme Headmaster of the Holy Land of Absolute Beginning spoke up, "Announce to the world that Su Lianyue is promoted to the Holy Maiden of Absolute Beginning!"

"Meet the Holy Maiden!" came the unified response from countless outer sect members, inner sect disciples, true heirs, and ordinary elders, all bowing in reverence.

They celebrated the new saint of the Holy Land of Absolute Beginning.

At the same time, the bell of the Taichu Palace rang once more.

Unlike a few hours earlier when Gu Xuan had been promoted to True Inheritance with just three chimes, this time, a full nine bells rang out!

The sound was deep and resonant, echoing for thousands of miles and stunning countless warriors in the vicinity.

With the resounding chimes, Su Lianyue's identity was firmly established.

Holy Land of Absolute Beginning.

Saintess, Su Lianyue!