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Chapter 15: Transcending the Supreme, Ascending to the Immortal Realm!:
Yun Xi had a graceful, slender figure with exquisite curves. Her entire being exuded an ethereal and transcendent aura. Her skin was snow-white and flawless, as if she had stepped out of a painting, untouched by the mortal world.
But just a moment ago, she had struck with fierce decisiveness, cold and merciless, directly killing an elder!
Yan Yun shrank back, feeling a chill run down his spine.
If he had known Yun Xi's power was so terrifying, he would never have dared to joke around as he had before.
What realm had she reached?
With just a single palm, she had killed Situ Yan, who was at the Saint Infant Realm. Even Su Mu couldn't have done that, given that they were a whole realm apart. He had every reason to suspect that Yun Xi had also reached the Saint Infant stage!
"As the Sect Master, one should have absolute authority," Yun Xi spoke again, her voice calm and indifferent. "In the past, when the Supreme Master was alive, no one dared to question or interfere with the position of the Holy Son."
The elders were all shocked and nervous.
This Holy Maiden spoke without any reservations, clearly indicating her high status. Could she be the daughter of some highly esteemed Supreme Elder?
The Sect Master gave a bitter smile. There was only one person in history who could be called the Supreme—the founder of the Absolute Beginning Holy Sect, who once ruled over heaven and earth, and whose words and actions were obeyed by all.
He wanted to say that times had changed. Without the strength of the Supreme Elder, it was impossible to have absolute control over the Holy Land!
As if understanding his thoughts, Yun Xi added calmly, "Of course, ruling alone is not advisable either. On major matters, the elders should indeed voice their opinions and share their insights."
In the grand hall, only her clear and melodious voice echoed.
Su Mu had already sat back in his chair, watching this Holy Maiden with interest.
She wasn't simple at all!
Though she looked young, her cultivation was unfathomable.
It was a pity that the novel was so mindless, with mostly unreasonable plot developments.
If it weren't for the fact that Gu Chen was the protagonist, he would have died long ago.
This was why Su Mu hadn't finished reading the novel.
Although he knew Yun Xi's identity was extraordinary, he had no idea what her background was.
"The Holy Maiden Yun Xi speaks with great wisdom. Since that is the case, I believe no one will have any further objections to the position of Holy Son?" The Sect Master's gaze swept across the hall with authority.
The elders grumbled inwardly.
Who would dare object?
Hadn't they just seen Situ Yan get slapped to death?
"Very well." The Sect Master nodded in satisfaction, pleased that this troublesome group was finally subdued. "Issue my decree: announce to the entire sect that Su Mu is officially promoted to Holy Son!"
"Congratulations to the Holy Son!" The elders all rose and spoke in unison.
Su Mu also stood and returned the courtesy, his smile warm and gentle, as if he were made of jade. It was hard to believe that this was the same person who had exuded boundless killing intent just moments ago.
The transformation was astonishing.
Gu Xiaosang, who stood behind him, quietly breathed a sigh of relief. She had almost thought that her master would lose the position of Holy Son because of her, but it seemed she had worried for nothing.
When Situ Yan first scolded her, she had been incredibly flustered, thinking that she was the reason her master was being reprimanded.
She felt both wronged and guilty. But what she hadn't expected was...
Su Mu had been willing to defy an elder for her sake and had nearly resorted to violence!
"I am too weak. If I were as strong as the Saintess Yun Xi, how could my master have suffered such humiliation?" Gu Xiaosang silently vowed, her lively eyes flashing with determination.
She was determined to become stronger, to no longer be just a pretty face!
[Ding! The Daughter of Destiny, Gu Xiaosang, feels grateful to you. Luck +50]
Huh?
Su Mu's expression turned a bit strange.
What was this about?
Glancing at the determined look in Gu Xiaosang's eyes, Su Mu seemed to understand.
"Could she think... I stood up for her on purpose just now?"
Su Mu couldn't help but laugh.
That Situ Yan, although he had mentioned Gu Xiaosang, was really trying to pressure him. It had nothing to do with Gu Xiaosang at all.
As for why he had acted...
It was simply to establish his own authority.
Otherwise, any random person might try to act superior in front of him without considering whether they were qualified.
If they wanted to be the first to challenge him, they should be prepared to die!
Clearly, Gu Xiaosang had misunderstood. But Su Mu thought...
This beautiful misunderstanding—let there be more of it!
The Sect Master, clad in a purple robe, radiated a vast and profound aura. With a smile, he looked at Su Mu and said, "It just so happens that I recently received news that a grand tomb has been discovered within the borders of the Great Flame Ancient Empire, and it is about to be opened. Su Mu, why don't you take a trip there?"
In truth, for a place as prestigious as the Absolute Beginning Holy Sect, an ordinary tomb wouldn't usually warrant much attention.
After all, the Absolute Beginning Holy Sect had once had a Supreme Realm expert, and the legacies left behind were incredibly strong.
With the foundation of hundreds of thousands of years, the opportunities in a regular tomb weren't much of a concern.
The Sect Master's real intention was to have Su Mu leave for a while to avoid the backlash.
Situ Yan was just a minor character, and his death wasn't significant.
However, he was still an elder, and there was a Supreme Elder backing him. The aftermath could drag on for quite some time, and the Sect Master needed to handle it properly—a task that already gave him a headache!
"Yes, Sect Master." Su Mu's eyes flickered slightly, and he nodded.
If he remembered correctly, that tomb should be the true burial site of an ancient immortal!
The protagonist, Gu Chen, would obtain a great opportunity in that tomb.
What is an ancient immortal?
Someone who transcended the Supreme, ascending to the position of an immortal!
The word 'ancient' signified a great age. This was a real world, not just a story described in a novel.
According to what Su Mu knew, it had been a long time since a true 'immortal' had appeared in the world. The most recent Supreme had fallen fifty thousand years ago!
"Wait."
At that moment, a clear and melodious voice rang out.
Yun Xi, her face covered by a veil of gossamer, with a red mark glowing on her forehead, adding a touch of ethereal beauty, spoke. There was a hint of helplessness in her beautiful eyes as she parted her crimson lips: "I have had little to do these days. I shall accompany Young Master Su on this journey."
-To be continued!
T/N: Thanks for reading!
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