On the raised platform, Ji Yin nodded in satisfaction. Su Yao was a disciple she had taken in later, yet unexpectedly, she was even stronger than Qin Yelan, who possessed the Holy Light Spirit Vein.
Jiang Jianzi nodded slightly and announced, "Su Yao has won this selection and will become the new Holy Maiden of our Radiant Glory Holy Sect!"
Another wave of enthusiastic applause and cheers rose from below the platform. Surrounded by her fellow disciples, Su Yao walked down from the arena.
Qin Yelan, in contrast, stood all alone below the arena, looking like an abandoned clown.
"What, can't get back up after losing once?" Yun Che walked over to Qin Yelan, half joking.
Qin Yelan turned her head slightly, seemingly a little afraid to meet Yun Che's gaze. She said quietly, "I just feel a little embarrassed. I was the one who invited you to watch the ceremony, but I ended up losing."
Yun Che smiled. "So you lost. It's just a Holy Maiden title. Is it really that important to you?"
Qin Yelan shook her head. "The title itself doesn't matter. The important thing was the prize for first place-a top-grade light-element Throne. It's extremely compatible with my Holy Light Spirit Vein."
Just then, Ji Yin rose on the raised platform and flicked a finger toward Su Yao below. A beautiful Throne shimmering with holy white light swiftly appeared and slowly descended behind Su Yao.
Bathed in that pure white holy light, Su Yao, already breathtakingly beautiful and otherworldly, looked all the more like a goddess from the highest heavens, impossible to overlook.
"Yao'er, sit down! I'll help you claim it."
"Yes. Thank you, Master."
Everyone gazed at Su Yao seated on the snow-white Throne, envy showing in their eyes.
Although everyone now knew they had