Chapter 10, Saint Lily

Tianhen lay quietly on the bed, while Saintess Baihe sat in front of him. Baihe's hand rested on Tianhen's chest, emanating a faint light. Her gentle and bright eyes sparkled with a myriad of complex emotions.

Lily gazed unwaveringly at Tianhen, "I have no faith, nor does anyone compel me to be here. My freedom is unrestricted. I am here solely because I wish to bring happiness and joy to the people here, and nothing more."

"Oh, isn't this Tianhen? What brings you here?" A familiar voice sounded. Tianhen turned around and saw someone he recognized, Uncle Laer, a neighbor from when he used to live in the slums.

Heavenly Mark, do not refer to me as the Saintess; my name is Lily

Lily nodded and said, "It can be said that, however, the fusion of the two abilities of space and darkness is clearly not as simple as one plus one equals two. The actual effects that can be produced depend on your own application. Without diligent cultivation, even innate talent is useless. Although you possess two abilities, cultivating them is much more difficult than for an ordinary person. Right now, your biological computer should still be displaying the original level. This is because I have helped you elevate your dark ability to a level equivalent to that of the space ability. If you want that biological computer to show a higher level, you must elevate both abilities to that height to make it possible."

Uncertain of the reason, Tianhen suddenly felt an impulse rise within him. He leaned closer to Baihe and gently kissed her forehead, saying, "The feelings of today, I will never forget. In this world, perhaps only you are worthy of the title of Saintess." Reluctantly releasing her soft little hand, Tianhen opened the door and left

In the depths of the Celestial Eye, a murderous intent surged forth, with his eyes transforming into pure black and white. The left eye was black, while the right eye was white. Waves of black energy emanated from his body, weaving through the gentle aura in front of him and coiling around the lily.

Tianhen gently embraced his mother's shoulders, "Mom, I am already this grown up, are you still not at ease? You also know that we owe a lot to others. The kindness of Teacher Damon must always be repaid, not to mention that I hope you can live a better life, so I need a job. Rest assured, during my spare time at work, I will definitely come back to see you."

A strange sight appeared, as blood seeped into the center of Tianhen's brow, accompanied by a glimmer of golden light wrapped in the azure radiance. Baihe withdrew her hand, and the wound from her bite healed to normal under the faint golden glow

Indeed, Tianhen had already awakened when Baihe went out to get clothes. All negative emotions within him had completely vanished. Whether it was space or darkness, the two types of abilities had fully merged into the cosmic energy, accessible at any moment through his thoughts. He could clearly sense that he had reached another realm, yet the information transmitted by the biological computer was quite strange. His ability level remained at 3, but the cosmic energy had progressed to the fourth level of the second stage, a direct increase of two levels. He could clearly sense that he had reached another realm, yet the information transmitted by the biological computer was quite strange. His ability level remained at 3, but the cosmic energy had progressed to the fourth level of the second stage, a direct increase of two levels

Under the admonition of Tianhen, Mali did not inform Mai Ruo of the events that transpired today, as Tianhen did not wish for his mother to worry about him. Upon returning home, the first thing he did was to retreat to his room to cultivate. The two types of supernatural abilities within him could finally be utilized for his own benefit, and he aimed to fully experience the characteristics brought by these abilities.

As soon as she thought of this, she couldn't help but widen her eyes, for she saw that bare sky mark gazing intently at her, with an exceedingly strange expression in its eyes

Father, rest assured, I am fine now, thanks to the rescue of the Saintess. You are right, the Saintess is the kindest person.

Tianhen had been living at home for a month. During this month, he did not deliberately practice the two types of extraordinary abilities, but instead devoted himself to experiencing the sense of life brought by the cosmic energy. He was originally a clever person, and through his interactions with the Saintess Baihe, he fully discovered the mysteries within the cosmic energy. He did not seek out Baihe again; for some reason, he felt a bit afraid to meet that pure girl. What Baihe brought to him was something he could not articulate, yet there was always a subtle feeling in his heart, one that Lena had never been able to give him. However, Baihe's gentle gaze was imprinted deep in his heart, just like the bright eyes of Lanlan from back then.

Lily was not surprised. Looking at Tianhen, whose body was exuding a faint aura of killing intent, she smiled and said: "Do not let the darkness control your mind. Indeed, I am the embodiment of light, but you are also a child of darkness. Therefore, as I have said, our opposition is inevitable. However, I am still willing to try, to keep your heart clear and bright." As she spoke, she took a step towards Tianhen, and a gentle aura rushed towards him, pressing in from all directions.

Teacher, I do not understand

"Ahen, how are you?" Mali asked with concern

In fact, after three months of arduous training, Tianhen's physical condition had already surpassed the limits of the human body. Even if Baihe did not assist him, after one or two years, as his cosmic energy gradually strengthened, he would naturally be able to harness both types of extraordinary abilities. However, the final outcome was likely to be that his mind would be affected by dark energy. To fully integrate the two extraordinary abilities, the first step was to elevate the dark ability to the same realm as the spatial ability. Solely cultivating the dark ability would inevitably lead to its corrosion.

Lily, remember what the teacher told you: if you encounter someone who possesses both dark and spatial abilities, you must destroy them before they become fully powerful. Otherwise, the consequences will be unimaginable

The temperature around the body suddenly became much colder, and his face appeared even more pale and handsome, adding an otherworldly allure. The gentle aura emitted by the lily, when it was still half a meter away from Tianhen's body, caused the space to suddenly distort. The distorted space was filled with a powerful tearing force, as if it were trying to completely sever this gentle aura.

Tianhen snorted, "Are you talking nonsense? Your radiant power will never penetrate my body." In an instant, the black threads completely vanished along with Tianhen's body. The next moment, he had already appeared behind Baihe, the alloy dagger glowing with blue light, thrusting directly towards Baihe's back.

Baihe lowered her head, not daring to look at Tianhen again, and threw the clothes over, saying: "You should put this on first. I didn't expect your physical condition to be so good; you were able to wake up right after your abilities merged."

Tianhen's body began to tremble violently, as the azure light emanating from Baihe surged into him like a torrent seeking an outlet. As the azure light surged, Tianhen's forehead gradually turned white, while a black vortex appeared at his dantian. The azure light acted as a bridge connecting the black and white colors. Under the attraction of the azure light, the black and white radiance detached from their original positions and began to converge towards the center. Although they resisted, the azure light was overwhelmingly powerful, effortlessly forcing them to merge within it.

Through several experiments, Tianhen clearly discovered that his spatial ability possessed the powers of manipulation and tearing, while the dark ability had only one characteristic, which was corrosion, a strong corrosion

A hint of painful struggle flickered in Baihe's eyes as she gently shook her head. Her long blue hair unexpectedly wrapped itself around the alloy dagger, which could break through an attack power of 100 but was completely halted by her seemingly delicate hair. In Tianhen's eyes, a dreamlike scene unfolded; the Baihe before him transformed into an enormous vortex, immense and inescapable, completely engulfing his body. In the final moment, Tianhen felt an absolute power, an absolute force that he could not resist. In Tianhen's eyes, a dreamlike scene unfolded; the Baihe before him transformed into an enormous vortex, immense and inescapable, completely engulfing his body. In the final moment, Tianhen felt an absolute power, an absolute force that he could not resist

Lily sighed softly and said: "Indeed, in the highly developed Galactic Alliance, various temptations are difficult to avoid, so I do not expect everyone to resist them. However, you must also acknowledge that among those who have emerged from the slums, at least a small portion will, like me, go on to help others in the slums"

Upon hearing the words of the saintess she trusted the most, Mali felt an immediate sense of relief. A nearby poor resident quickly brought a set of clothes and handed them to the saintess. They all envied Tianhen greatly, as being able to share a room with the saintess and receive her care was such a fortunate thing

Just as Baihe was regretting her impulsiveness, the meridians throughout Tianhen's body suddenly turned a faint red. Under the stimulation of a powerful force, the holy liquid power that had been hidden within him finally erupted.

While feeling his own presence, Tianhen also heard Baihe asking for clothes outside, which made him realize his own naked body. Instantly, he felt a wave of embarrassment and hurriedly covered his lower body with his hands, retreating to the corner of the room. Everything that happened before he lost consciousness flashed through his mind. Although he still had some doubts, he understood that Baihe must have done something for him.

Tianhen felt a slight stir in his heart and said: "The population of the slums nearly accounts for one-tenth of the entire Galactic Alliance. Since the Galactic Alliance allows this one-tenth to exist, there must be a reason for it. I believe they will continue to uphold this reason. Are you not afraid of facing the consequences from the Galactic Alliance in the future? At that time, your efforts will be in vain." For some reason, with each word that Baihe spoke, a sense of annoyance grew within Tianhen, a very strong repulsion that he could not comprehend, yet it astonished him deeply. He was at a loss as to how to restrain himself.

Tianhen clearly felt that his spirit was somewhat out of control, with violent and bloodthirsty negative emotions suddenly surging. Strangely, the spatial abilities and dark abilities no longer attacked each other; instead, they originated from the dantian and the brain respectively, converging instantaneously at his chest. A powerful sensation surged into Tianhen's mind, and without hesitation, he struck out with his right palm.

Baihe took the clothes, thanked him hurriedly, and quickly closed the door. Leaning against the door, she breathed slightly heavier, touched her somewhat flushed face, and thought to herself how close it had been. If the poor had seen Tianhen naked in her room, then...

Tianhen let out a cold snort and said, "Happiness and joy? Among the more than 1,000 planets belonging to the Galactic Alliance, there are at least 800 slums. Can you ensure that every slum experiences happiness and joy?"

The expression on Baihe's face became unusually serious. Her left hand continued to press against Tianhen's chest, while her right hand lightly tapped first on Tianhen's forehead and then on his dantian, forcing the last trace of black and white light contained within into the azure vortex.

Baihe felt that Tianhen had already put on his clothes, and the shyness on his face gradually disappeared. She raised her head and smiled slightly, saying, "You don't need to thank me. I am also very happy to help you merge the two types of abilities. Tianhen, do you know? You are the first person in the entire Galactic Alliance to possess two types of abilities."

Mai Ruo lightly tapped her son and said, "I know you care about us, so don't worry. The saintess started teaching us how to cultivate that cosmic energy the day before yesterday. Her teachings are much better than yours, and we will practice diligently"

You are still young now; in the future, you will understand

My name is Tianhen

Teacher, I understand. As a messenger of light, I will surely bring warmth to the world. I will try my best to follow your advice, but I hope you will not interfere with my decisions, alright

A hint of hesitation flickered in Baihe's eyes as she gently brushed her forehead; for the first time in her life, her heart beat strongly due to the presence of the opposite sex

At this moment, Tianhen had already understood Baihe's actions and could not help but applaud her approach. However, for some reason, he retorted, "Not everything is as simple as you think. Evil often represents temptation. You can ensure that you are not eroded by various temptations, but you cannot guarantee that others will be the same."

Mali smiled and said, "Let this young man go. He has grown up; do you still not believe in our son's abilities? Ah Hen, you can leave with peace of mind; we can take care of ourselves. Now that we can attend the saintess's lectures every day, our lives are much more fulfilling than before"

The vortex shattered, and everything on Tianhen returned to normal, except that the clothes on his body had completely turned to dust, and even the alloy bed beneath him had vanished.

Arriving directly at the residence of the Saintess, Tianhen stood at the entrance, feeling somewhat hesitant, unsure whether he should enter or not

"That is because you possess an aura that can only be generated by a biological computer. May I ask what your name is?"

"I cannot do it, I am sorry, I cannot do it." Lily closed her eyes, her face filled with a look of anguish. "Perhaps this will consume me as well, but I truly cannot bring myself to take a life. I am willing to wager my own life; if one day he truly becomes the ruler of all darkness, then I am willing to use myself as the counterweight to end it all"

Although she knew that her son would eventually leave, Mai Ruo could not help but show a hint of sadness, "Are you leaving so soon? Please stay at home a little longer."

Bai He Yi Leng said, "Why is it a good thing?" She was somewhat perplexed by Tian Hen's thoughts, which were not clearly understood in the *books*.

The blue, black, and white beams of light continuously intertwined in a swirling motion, and Tianhen's complexion turned exceptionally pale, his body trembling in spasms. The three colors of light seemed to merge in the ever-accelerating vortex, no longer distinguishable from one another, spinning faster and faster. A hint of grayish-white appeared on Baihe's delicate face; without utilizing her most proficient light-based abilities, her use of cosmic energy had reached the limit she could endure. This limit often entails a painful process, fraught with the risk of collapse at any moment. Yet, she continued to grit her teeth and persevere, for having decided to help Tianhen, she would naturally give her all.

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"Mother, I wish to leave tomorrow." Tianhen expressed his thoughts to Mai Ruo

Lily smiled gently and said, "Uncle Mali, please do not worry. Tianhen is fine now. He sustained some internal injuries due to a mistake during his training. Just now, while I was treating him, he sweated a lot, so please find him a change of clothes. I will help him change, and I kindly ask you to wait outside a little longer; he will come out once he is dressed."

Tianhen emerged safely, prompting the surrounding crowd to cheer in unison. After bidding farewell to their former neighbors, Tianhen and Mali set off on their journey home

Tianhen truly found it difficult to withdraw his hand, yet before the Saintess, he harbored not a trace of desire. "It is not yet official; I am merely an outer member. How do you know I have joined the Holy Alliance?" He was well aware that the Saintess had sensed it even before she took his hand.

Lily smiled gently, her smile like a spring breeze, seemingly capable of melting all frost. She took Tianhen's hand, the warmth in her grasp touching his heart. "It seems my decision was not wrong, at least not for now. We will definitely meet again in the future. You should go now, don't keep Uncle Mali waiting."

Upon hearing Baihe's words, Tianhen could not help but feel overjoyed and excitedly said, "I can really possess two types of supernatural abilities. When I reach level 10, won't I then have a strength equivalent to that of an ordinary manipulator at around level 15?"

A hint of joy flickered in Baihe's eyes; she certainly understood what that faint red glow represented. Without the slightest hesitation, she immediately divided a strand of cosmic energy, guiding the faint red light into the vortex.

In her heart, Lily felt a chill; she did not expect Tianhen to be able to think so far ahead. "I can agree to you, but you must also agree to one condition of mine."

At this moment, when Baihe is merging the two abilities of Tianhen, she is essentially replacing Tianhen to undergo that painful process. By utilizing the cosmic energy she has already reached at the third stage, she directly stimulates the growth of the dark ability within Tianhen's body, allowing these two abilities to merge. Although Baihe's cultivation is far superior to that of Tianhen, it is still quite challenging for the cosmic energy to withstand such immense pressure. Moreover, she must also resolve the dark aura emanating from Tianhen without allowing the light ability to be released, in order to prevent harming Tianhen. Due to these various factors, Baihe is finding it increasingly difficult to cope.

The gaze of the lily remained gentle, and upon facing the black filaments, it let out a soft sigh. Its delicate form emitted a faint azure glow, symbolizing the essence of the universe. The blue radiance acted like a massive wall, blocking all attacks from the black filaments. However, the black filaments seemed to be filled with corrosive properties, desperately burrowing into the "wall".

Tianhen's gaze suddenly became sharp, "So you came here to spread the so-called fragrant aura? What is your belief? And who sent you here?"

The lily smiled gently and said, "Transforming the valley into a beautiful place signifies the blessings of gentle rain covering the entire valley. We are all children of heaven and should maintain our sanctity, just like the lily, pure and unblemished. Furthermore, we should also embody the justice and spread the fragrance of righteousness in our lives, just like the valley lily. This is the origin of my name"

Listening to his mother's words, Tianhen recalled that gentle gaze, feeling a warmth in his heart, and said: "Indeed, with the Saintess caring for the people in the slums, this place will no longer be the lowest tier of society in the Galactic Alliance; everything will change. Mother, I wish to bid farewell to the Saintess"

Tianhen put on the slightly small outfit at the fastest speed he had ever experienced in his life, and with a wry smile said, "Baihe, I didn't know why I attacked you before, thank you for saving me."

Tianhen smiled, smiling happily, "hetushu.com is a good thing for me."

Lily, an ordinary name, yet it stirred up tremendous waves in Tianhen's heart. In an instant, he understood many things, including a certain longing: "The lily flower is a symbol of holiness and purity"

... ...

Tian Hen helplessly shook his head with a smile, realizing that the warmth of family would always be the most important thing to him. He quickly arrived at the slum using his flying technique. By this time, it was already evening, and the slum appeared very quiet, with only a few children playing along the sides of the road

As soon as the door opened, the anxious Maridon immediately approached, "Saint, how is my son?"

Tianhen did not want to explain, bidding farewell, and immediately ran out. Behind him, he heard Mai Ruo questioning Mali, "You old thing, quickly clarify this for me, otherwise, you'll be sleeping on the floor tonight"

Teacher, does darkness necessarily equate to evil? Did you not tell me that every life has the right to exist, that every life is beautiful, and that we should only help them? I truly cannot bring myself to kill

Child, you do not understand, darkness is the greatest enemy that corrodes the soul, and I have deeply experienced its terror. If killing one person can save millions, then what is there that cannot be done? Perhaps the teacher's perspective is somewhat extreme. If, when you find that person, your strength is no longer sufficient to confront him, then you can choose another path, which is to guide. Use your kindness as a bright lamp for him, to illuminate his confused journey. However, that will inevitably be a very painful and long process. If you fail, I fear you will be destroyed by it yourself, so I hope you do not choose this path

The gaze focused on the shimmering light in the palm of the sky, symbolizing the emblem of the Holy Alliance, "Have you already joined the Holy Alliance?"

A cyan vortex formed at the center of Tianhen's chest, spinning increasingly faster. The black and white lights collided with each other in this rotation, each seemingly trying to devour the other. It was evident that the white light held the upper hand, yet the black light did not yield easily. Whenever the white light attempted to engulf it, a powerful force would erupt, pushing the white light away.

Lily, you are too perfect; your perfection is your only flaw

Lily shook her head. At this moment, the gaze in her eyes had completely regained its softness. "That is different. In the past, when a person exhibited two types of abilities, it would only lead to catastrophic disasters. This is because the abilities that appear simultaneously are likely to be mutually exclusive, and even if they are not, they are extremely difficult to control. However, you are completely different now; you have truly mastered two types of abilities. If you can fully utilize the characteristics of these two abilities in the future, your achievements will undoubtedly be unprecedented. Whether it is spatial or dark abilities, both are extremely powerful. If applied well, either one can be twenty to thirty percent stronger than an ability user of the same level, not to mention that you possess two abilities."

Tianhen was taken aback and asked, "What conditions?"

Lily Dao: "You have just experienced the negative effects brought about by dark abilities, so I hope you can promise me that, unless it threatens your life, you should not use dark abilities lightly. This is because killing is the best catalyst for darkness. I do not wish for a day when we confront each other with weapons. At the same time, I hope you will diligently cultivate cosmic energy, for it is vast and profound. With powerful cosmic energy, you will be able to fully appreciate the preciousness of life, which will only benefit your cultivation."

Lily looked at Tianhen with gentle eyes, "This is best. The cultivation of supernatural abilities is inherently a difficult process. As long as you hold onto your true self, dark supernatural powers can only become a powerful tool for you. I never wish to become your enemy, alright?"

Tianhen suddenly seemed to recall something, "Dad, Mom, you must promise me one thing. From now on, you must cultivate cosmic energy. The most basic form of cosmic energy is very easy to comprehend. It is very beneficial for your bodies, and my greatest concern is for both of you!"

The entire room was completely filled with various air currents; fortunately, there were no decorations here, otherwise they would surely have been shattered by the turbulence. Lily let out a soft exclamation and pressed her palms down forcefully. Tianhen's body trembled violently as if struck by electricity

Lily sighed lightly, saying: "Do you still not understand? I do not wish to harm you. Your body is always on the brink of collapse, so give up the resistance and let me help you"

Tianhen's gaze softened as he walked in front of Baihe, meeting her eyes. "Baihe, my mother was right; you are truly beautiful. You are the most beautiful woman I have ever seen. Thank you for helping me. Believe me, I do not wish to be your enemy. I understand your pursuit, and if there is an opportunity in the future, I will do my utmost to assist you."

Everything has returned to calm, and those outside, including Mali, who are anxiously waiting, cannot hear what is happening inside the room

Mai Ruo was momentarily taken aback, but Mali understood and said, "Then you should hurry and go. After all, the saintess last time..." At this point, he realized he had let something slip, and stealing a glance at his wife's puzzled expression, he quickly fell silent

The voice of Tianhen was as cold as if it came from the depths of the abyss, "Why don't you use your light abilities? That should be what you excel at."

Tianhen nodded and said, "Even if you don't say it, I would still do this. I have long sensed the mysteries of the cosmic energy. Dark abilities not only have a certain backlash, but they are also rejected by the entire Holy Alliance. I do not wish to become a wanted criminal by the Galactic Alliance." He smiled and raised his right hand, "You see, I am still a manipulator of the Holy Alliance. Although I am only an intern, I do not wish to give up this identity."

The task that Baihe must undertake is an exceedingly complex process. Due to the opposing nature of the two abilities, space and darkness, within Tianhen, there is a significant burden on his body. Her objective is to assist Tianhen in completely merging these two abilities, allowing him to utilize them without rejection, thereby fully integrating them into his power. In doing so, she is clearly acting in contradiction to her teacher's instructions from years ago; instead of seeking destruction, she has transformed her role into one of assistance. This enables Tianhen to use both abilities without conflict, fully incorporating them into his strength. Her actions are evidently at odds with her teacher's directives, as she has chosen to aid rather than to destroy.

Tianhen smiled and said: "Just think about it, when the enemy believes you only have a level 10 strength, but in reality, you possess level 15, what would be the outcome? Being able to conceal one's strength in the face of technology is certainly advantageous for me. It will make survival much easier. This is our secret, so don't tell anyone else!"

Tianhen paused and said: "However, I have heard that there have been individuals who possessed two types of extraordinary abilities in the past!"

Lily Path: "Tianhen, you are mistaken. No effort is ever wasted. Even if the Galactic Alliance disposes of me, so what? The seeds I have sown have already taken root and sprouted in the hearts of every impoverished person. Do you know what my goal is?" Her gaze suddenly became exceptionally profound, yet that gentle feeling intensified. "My wish is for every person who escapes from the slums to become a saint or a holy child like me. When I entered society, my greatest wish was to see the slums disappear, and the positive impact of one-tenth of the kind-hearted population joining the entire society will inevitably reduce all evils."

The anger within Tianhen surged greatly, "Baihe, why are you saying these things to me? I do not believe you have no ulterior motives. With your abilities, you cannot possibly be an ordinary person. The powers of the Light System are likely not something just anyone can possess."

Lily fell beside Tianhen, breathing heavily, yet unable to conceal the excitement in her heart. Upon seeing Tianhen's nearly perfect male physique, a blush rose to her delicate face, and for someone who was usually as calm as still water, she unexpectedly felt a hint of panic. Taking a deep breath, she walked towards the door and opened a crack to look outside.

Lily smiled and said, "Of course I cannot do it alone, but that does not mean it can never be done. It requires the collective effort of countless individuals"

Lily had made up her mind, with no hesitation remaining. Her body floated up into the air, surrounded by a massive stream of azure energy that swirled around her. She maintained a parallel position to the ground as she ascended above Tianhen. Her long blue hair continued to float behind her, unaffected by gravity. With both hands, she traced an arc in front of her chest, and the azure energy instantly coalesced towards this arc. Her gaze softened, and she extended her palms, pressing them against Tianhen's chest. She did not notice that before she made her decision, a flash of purple light had briefly appeared on Tianhen's body, a light that was exceptionally subtle and filled with an eerie aura.

Gently biting through her right middle finger, a drop of fresh blood flowed out. Baihe pressed her middle finger against Tianhen's forehead, her gaze revealing a hint of sorrow. "Tianhen, please do not let me down, alright?"