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Hearing Yuan Hangyu’s words, the purple-robed youth, who had been about to smash something, paused ever so slightly.
He looked deeply towards the direction outside the door.
In the Yuan Central Continent, whether it’s the Imperial Rule Immortal Sect or other top-tier sects, each era cultivates a successor.
If the successor is female, she is called a Saintess, and if male, naturally, he is the Saint Heir.
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"Your name is Baili Zhenyun?" Xu Zimei asked the youth in front of him with a smile.
"That’s not important," the purple-robed youth said indifferently, "I hope you’re not playing me, otherwise the consequences will be more than you can bear.
Tell me, what good plan do you have?"
"Using one’s influence to exert pressure," Xu Zimei said with a faint smile, "no matter what, your Baili Family is still the Imperial Rule Immortal Sect, ruling over thousands of miles of mountains and rivers, you wouldn’t neglect your family’s reputation."
As Xu Zimei laid out his plan, Baili Zhenyun’s expression became quite animated.
"Brother Xu, will this really work?" Baili Zhenyun asked with concern.
"A drowning man will clutch at a straw," Xu Zimei said with a faint smile, "after tomorrow, once the enshrining ceremony is over and Baili Xiao’s position as Saintess is secured, will you even have a choice?"
"Fine, I’ll take this gamble," Baili Zhenyun said with a cold huff, "The position of Saint Heir was originally mine. If it weren’t for that wild child suddenly appearing and getting in the way, things wouldn’t have turned out like this."
Xu Zimei laughed and said, "I’ve given you the opportunity, whether you can seize it is up to you."
"Don’t worry, she definitely won’t be a match for me," Baili Zhenyun nodded and then asked, "Brother Xu, why are you helping me?"
"Because we have a common enemy," Xu Zimei said with a smile, "my enmity with her is much greater than yours."
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The light of dawn spread across the bright sky, and as the early sun slowly rose, the Baili Family was already bustling early in the morning.
Baili Chengfeng stood at the entrance, where the Secret Realm left by Emperor Changkong was being opened.
Everyone who came to watch the enshrining ceremony headed towards the Secret Realm, and the influential figures were greeted by Baili Chengfeng.
"Elder Mo, it has been a long time since we parted on that day, welcome, welcome."
"Family affairs keep one busy. Brother Chengfeng, you have a fine daughter, indeed. I have often heard of her being the Saintess."
"See that? That’s the Great Elder of the Mo Family," a sense of awe rippled through the bystanders.
Such big shots were people they couldn’t normally see.
"The Dan Family’s people have arrived as well."
"Looks like the Blood Nether Holy Sect and the Taiyuan Heavenly Sect arrived together."
"My goodness, the Baili Family truly lives up to being part of the Imperial Rule Immortal Sect, with such prestige. Nearly all the imperial sects and top-tier sects from the Eastern Continent’s core region are present."
"How come no one from the Chi Family is here?"
"The Chi Family and the Baili Family are sworn enemies; naturally, they wouldn’t come."
"It’s all about giving face to each other. When these sects have their big ceremonies, the Baili Family will also go to observe."
As tens of thousands of people entered the Secret Realm, the area became crowded and clamorous.
Of course, those influential figures were seated in the front row, while others stood further back.
The vast ceremony platform was encircled tightly by tens of thousands of people.
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"First, I thank everyone present for attending this ordainment ceremony of the Baili Family," Baili Chengfeng stood on the ordainment platform, dressed in a cyan robe, his demeanor authoritative, as he spoke loudly, "It has been tens of thousands of years since Ancestor Changkong led our Baili family to rise.
In the ebb and flow of the ages, the descendants were incompetent, ultimately failing to inherit the splendor of the ancestors.
But we still strive, still willing to believe in the younger generation.
One day, the family’s mission, the ancestors’ glory will shine brightly in their hands.
A new era has begun, and our Baili Family wishes to be a part of this era.
It is destined to be a grand era, where talented disciples rise together.
Today, according to the unanimous agreement of our Baili Family, we have decided to select our family disciple Baili Xiao as the contemporary Saintess."
As Baili Chengfeng’s voice fell, a "boom" was heard, as endless Spiritual Energy surged in space.
At the edge of the sky, a galaxy seemed to appear, hanging upside down in the southeast branch, with its dazzling light sparkling in the Firmament.
A woman stepped across the void, her body surrounded by endless Immortal Qi, as if celestial music from distant heavens echoed in everyone’s ears.
Baili Xiao was dressed in a light purple long dress, with several ribbons wrapped around her.
At this moment, as the winter wind started to blow, the ribbons fluttered with the breeze, her long hair on top of her head slightly restrained, now scattering as she descended from the sky.
Skin fairer than snow, lips red, teeth white.
Seeing her face, many in the audience couldn’t help but covertly swallow.
"How is it possible that she is from the Empty Vein Realm," some of the Baili family’s disciples exclaimed incredulously from below.
Baili Chengfeng slowly took out the Token of the Saintess, raised his voice, and said, "Xiao’er, this Token of the Saintess is now entrusted to you. It carries the hopes of everyone in our Baili Family, and I hope you can leave your own legend in this era."
No sooner had Baili Chengfeng finished speaking than Baili Xiao was about to accept the token when a loud shout suddenly came from the crowd.
"Hold on, I object to this matter."
Everyone looked in surprise towards the source of the voice, only to see Baili Zhenyun step forward.
"Yun’er, what are you doing?" Baili Chengfeng frowned slightly, calling out.
"Today, when all the distinguished people from the Eastern Continent are here, I also want to stand before all the members of our Baili Family and ask our Family Head as a common descendant of the Baili Family, what exactly is the criterion for selecting the Holy Sect’s Saint Heir and Saintess?" 𝒏𝒐𝙫𝙥𝙪𝙗.𝒄𝙤𝙢
Baili Zhenyun looked at Baili Chengfeng and spoke loudly, "Before this, the position of the Saint Heir had always been a contest among the younger generation of disciples.
Why is it that, after Baili Xiao arrived, without any reason, without any standards for judgement, was she given the position of the Saintess? I do not accept this."
Looking at Baili Chengfeng’s embarrassed expression, Baili Zhenyun’s eyes swept over everyone below, continuing, "Today, the younger generation of our Baili Family are all here, and I think it is time for us to stand up.
Is this Baili Family really everyone’s family, or is it a domain ruled by the word of a few?
I think most of you in your hearts also do not accept, and now, in front of so many people, we should seek an explanation.
If you don’t have the courage to stand up, if you are willing to be a coward, then I have nothing else to say, it just means you do not deserve to have the position of the Saint Heir."
As Baili Zhenyun’s words came to an end, a stir erupted from below.
"I do not accept," someone immediately stood up.
"Neither do I."
"Exactly, why should she, Baili Xiao, become the Saintess."
As more and more voices arose from below, suddenly, the sky darkened, and a Holy Vessel slowly hovered above.
"The True Martial Holy Sect offers its congratulations to the Baili Family’s Saintess ordainment ceremony."
