Suspended beneath the dome was a silver sun formed from the power of time's rules.
The sun turned slowly. With each revolution, strands of supremely pure Time Force spilled from it, bathing the entire hall in sacred, solemn silver light.
This was the central council chamber of the Temple of Time—the Temple of Time.
The Temple of Time's elders, who had lived for countless millennia and had cultivation at least at the True Emperor Realm, sat in rings of silver chairs around the hall. Every gaze fell on the slender figure in a moon-white dress at its center.
Qian Xi stood quietly at the center of the hall, brilliant silver light circling her like countless silver dragons.
Behind her, a Temporal Golden Body ninety-eight zhang tall stood in towering splendor.
A moment later, Qian Xi slowly drew the Temporal Golden Body back into herself. The silver light around her faded with it.
She bowed respectfully to the elders, then stood still and awaited their judgment.
"Qian Xi's Golden Body has reached ninety-eight zhang, and she obtained part of the Eternal True Emperor's Inheritance in the Sea of Time. Her talent and fortune are both of the highest order. I believe she qualifies as a candidate for Divine Maiden."
A white-haired elder of the Temple of Time spoke first, his voice full of approval.
"I agree."
"I agree."
Voices of agreement rose throughout the hall.
But the elders were not unanimous. "I disagree. Qian Xi's Golden Body and achievements have only just met the threshold for a Divine Maiden candidate. There is no need to rush. We should observe her for a while longer before deciding."
A stern-faced elder raised his objection in a deep voice.
"I agree."
Voices of support and opposition echoed through the hall, but anyone could see