"To think Admiral Bai Lian’s wife is this formidable!" another minister couldn’t help but exclaim.

"Indeed! May I ask, Admiral Bai Lian, what exactly is Miss Su’s level?" another minister asked impatiently.

Bai Lian answered helplessly, "We came to the Imperial City this time precisely to test Su Yaoyao’s level."

"We absolutely cannot neglect a Holy Female! In that case, why not test her level today?" Several ministers nodded repeatedly, their faces filled with joy.

They knew full well what an immense honor it would be if a Holy Female truly appeared in the Star Shining Empire. It would have an incalculable impact on the future of the Empire.

Augustine nodded in agreement. The matter of testing Su Yaoyao’s spiritual power should indeed not be delayed any longer.

Just then, Augustine raised a hand to zoom in on a detail in the image.

In the image, a purple octopus appeared on the battlefield, fighting side-by-side with the people of Snake Scale City.

"A purple octopus... Sea Clan People?" Augustine narrowed his eyes slightly, a trace of vigilance in his gaze.

"How could the Sea Clan People come to land? Are they colluding with Snake Scale City to rebel?!" The ministers instantly exploded into an uproar, all talking at once.

Augustine’s gaze darkened. His fingers tapped a steady rhythm on the tabletop as he fell into deep thought.

A moment later, he ordered, "Let Su Yaoyao in."

Su Yaoyao, who had been waiting anxiously outside, was suddenly invited in by a guard.

Confused and nervous, she hesitated for a moment.

After entering the conference room, she instinctively glanced at her Beast Husband, Bai Lian.

Bai Lian gave a slight nod, his eyes full of gentleness and encouragement, as if telling her not to be afraid and filling her with a sense of security.

Su Yaoyao took a deep breath, trying to calm her nerves. She looked at Augustine and bowed respectfully. "Your Majesty." 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝚠𝚎𝚋𝗻𝗼𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝚘𝐦

"Sit," Augustine said, gesturing to the seat opposite him.

Su Yaoyao sat down at the long table. The seat, directly opposite Augustine, made her the focus of everyone’s attention.

All eyes were fixed on her. The weight of their curious gazes felt like a thousand invisible hands, crushing her with immense pressure.

Augustine looked at Su Yaoyao, his expression serious as he asked, "You spent some time in Snake Scale City. According to our intelligence, the Sea Clan People appear to be colluding with the Lord of Snake Scale City. Are they planning to rebel?"

"Sea Clan People?" Su Yaoyao followed Augustine’s gaze to the image of Noah on the screen and hastily waved her hands, explaining,

"No, no, no, they’ve never mentioned anything about rebelling. Noah... that’s the octopus. He’s obsessed with researching reagents, but his family doesn’t support him. He’s just like a kid throwing a tantrum, so he ran away from home and went to Snake Scale City."

’Noah only likes to research poisonous potions, of course, but I’d better not mention that for now. With so many ministers here, I need to make a good impression.’

She paused for a moment before continuing, "The people of Snake Scale City are actually very ordinary. They just want to live peaceful lives and stop being bullied. It’s only with financial support from the Lord of Netherworld that they can pursue things they enjoy. They have never thought about rebelling."

Augustine frowned slightly. "His so-called ’funds’ are just from selling weapons to other planets to defy the Empire."

Su Yaoyao bit her lip. "He was wrong, I know, but he did it for the Beastmen in the city. As their Lord, so many of the males there depend on the funds he provides just to survive. He was forced into it."

Augustine sighed and waved a hand. "Enough. The Empire will draft new laws to give our male citizens the protection they deserve.

In return, we will require Mingye to provide his technology to strengthen the Empire’s military. Of course, we will compensate him generously.

When that time comes, would you be willing to act as a Peace Envoy, return to the city, and persuade Mingye to pledge allegiance to the Empire?"

Su Yaoyao’s eyes lit up, and she answered without a hint of hesitation, "I’m willing. I will do my absolute best to persuade Mingye." She knew this was a rare opportunity; if she succeeded, she could prevent a brutal war.

Augustine nodded in satisfaction, a smile gracing his lips. He couldn’t help but feel a growing admiration for the brave and resolute young female before him.

"Then we shouldn’t delay. Go with the ministers to the Holy Hall to have your spiritual power tested."

"Alright, I’ll go pack my things and leave for Snake Scale City... huh?" Su Yaoyao froze, suddenly remembering the important matter of testing her spiritual power, which she had nearly forgotten.

’The topic sure changed fast, though.’

Su Yaoyao laughed awkwardly, a reaction that amused Augustine.

An elderly minister slowly approached Su Yaoyao’s side, bowed slightly, and gestured for her to follow. "Miss Su, please come with me," he said gently.

Su Yaoyao took a deep breath, nodded slightly to Augustine and the others, and followed the elderly minister out of the conference room.

Along the way, the elderly minister walked with a steady pace. Though his back was slightly stooped with age, he was full of vigor.

As they walked, he gave Su Yaoyao a brief overview of the Holy Hall’s history and the procedure for testing spiritual power.

Su Yaoyao listened intently, but her anxiety didn’t lessen one bit. After all, she was about to have her unknown power measured, and she had no idea what the result would be.

Before long, they arrived at the Holy Hall.

The Holy Hall was a magnificent sight. Towering stone pillars soared to a vaulted ceiling, and the walls were covered in ancient, mysterious runes. Bathed in a soft glow, the entire space exuded an air of solemn dignity.

As she stepped inside the Holy Hall, Su Yaoyao felt the sheer weight of its history wash over her.

The elderly minister led Su Yaoyao to a massive spiritual power Detection Crystal. Forged from the core of an ancient star, the crystal was completely transparent, yet it seemed to contain swirling constellations that emitted a mysterious light.

The elderly minister pointed to the crystal and said softly, "Miss Su, please place your hand on it. Concentrate, and clear your mind of all stray thoughts."

Su Yaoyao slowly reached out and placed her hand gently on the crystal.

Instantly, a strange energy flowed from the crystal, spreading up her arm and through her entire body.

Su Yaoyao felt as if she were adrift in a vast cosmos, surrounded by brilliantly shining stars.

She focused her mind, doing as the elderly minister had instructed and casting aside all stray thoughts.

Suddenly, a world-shaking beam of golden light erupted from the crystal. Like a giant golden dragon, it shot straight toward the dome of the Holy Hall.

The golden light was too intense to look at directly. The entire Holy Hall was enveloped in its radiance, as if day had suddenly broken.

The elderly minister squinted, dazzled by the sudden brilliance, but his eyes were filled with shock and elation.

The golden light continued to shine, showing no signs of fading.

Within the light, faint runes materialized and began to circle slowly around Su Yaoyao, as if telling an ancient and mysterious tale.

As the golden light surged, Su Yaoyao could feel her spiritual power being constantly drawn out and stimulated, as an unprecedented power awakened within her.