Chapter Nine, a mixture of joy and sorrow

The star rank is a power that can be cultivated by those with a destined connection. With each advancement in rank, one has the opportunity to obtain a pure body, allowing for a greater enhancement of their physical constitution

Yu Ziyuan responded softly, yet there was a hint of reluctance in her eyes

Yu Ziyuan, realizing her loss of composure, nodded gratefully but could not help but ask, "Brother Shen, are you saying that my younger brother has successfully manifested the divine grace?"

Shen Sheng let out a long sigh and said, "It can only be this way. However..." His gaze was extremely peculiar as he continued, "I originally thought that you were the most favored person by the gods that I have ever seen in my life, but unexpectedly, Ling He surpasses you even more.

Under his urging, Yu Ziyuan headed towards the inner courtyard, while he silently left the Yu family. At the moment he pushed open the main door, a subtle change finally occurred on his face

Fu Minghua hesitated for a moment and smiled, saying, "It's nothing, I must be overthinking it." She gently shook her head and added, "How could the gods of such high honor possibly descend to this place"

Yu Ziyuan looked at him deeply and said, "Yes, little brother, you have succeeded." She said solemnly, "Today you should rest well, and tomorrow I will take you to the temple to participate in the divine grace entry test. However, during the testing process, I need you to do one thing.

Yu Ziyuan gently nodded and said, "Brother Shen, you are absolutely right; this matter must not be made public."

With increasing astonishment and concern, Yu Ziyuan said: "What mistake has my younger brother made, or is someone causing him trouble again?"

Yu Linghe nodded slightly, took a deep breath, and raised his hand. Immediately, a beam of light emerged from his palm. In the next moment, this light intensified from faint to bright, becoming dazzling in the blink of an eye. Following this, a vividly animated mouse appeared in the palm of Yu Linghe's hand. The mouse cast a cold glance at Yu Ziyuan, and the chill in its gaze made her feel as if she had fallen into an ice cellar.

Shen Sheng said softly, "I understand, which is why I had Uncle Fu return early. Aside from you and me, no one else knows about this matter." He paused for a moment and continued, "However, what do you plan to do? This matter cannot be concealed for long."

Fu Minghua let out a light sigh and comforted, "Ziyuan, since he has received the favor of the divine, he cannot easily change his location. This is the iron law of the gods, and no one dares to defy it." After a moment's thought, she added, "But rest assured, after the one-year prohibition, regardless of whether your brother can still receive the divine favor, I will bring him out to reunite with you."

It was an expression of envy, regret, pain, and a sense of self-degradation

However, after the initial ecstasy, Yu Ziyuan's expression could not help but show a slight hint of peculiarity

Fu Minghua said with a smile, "Rest assured, before I leave, I will make arrangements to ensure that they treat your brother well. Hehe, in fact, it is a tremendous blessing that your brother has received divine favor and condensed the essence of star power overnight. This is indeed a great fortune. " She paused for a moment and said with a hint of envy, "If this were on the mainland, someone who has received such divine favor would be a highly sought-after talent by various sects."

Shen Sheng slightly pursed his lips and said, "It's not that something is wrong with me, but rather your precious younger brother..." He let out a soft sigh, feeling an indescribable sensation of not knowing how to articulate his thoughts

Purple Iris, the gap between us is growing wider, and I can no longer keep up with your pace and your steps through the books. Now, is it already a luxury to even wish to see your silhouette?

Calming his mind, Shen Sheng said softly: "Ling He is right over there, you can go and talk to him yourself. During the test, have him hold back a little; if he accidentally surpasses the benchmark you set back in the day, it might lead to another big trouble"

Fu Minghua smiled and shook her head, saying: "Ziyuan, I am very satisfied with your progress in cultivation. Once my term ends, I will take you back to the mainland. There, is the truly wonderful world where you can showcase your talents and not let your gifts go to waste"

No one knows the extent of her cultivation, however, ever since she crossed the ocean three years ago and invited the elders of the four prominent families on the island for a discussion, no one has dared to question her identity or her commands since then

Fu Minghua smiled as she helped her up and said, "You must also work hard. Once you open your eyes to divine grace, I will personally take you as my disciple and impart to you the secret teachings of the path of divine grace."

At this moment, she was meticulously instructing Yu Ziyuan, and her satisfaction with the young girl before her was rising sharply

Ziyuan was secretly astonished; the divine protection she possessed was actually an automatic defensive manifestation. Could it be that the divine object her younger brother envisioned in his hand was actually a powerful deity?

Although she had never confronted the lord of the city, she was aware that this lord possessed unfathomable powers. The reason she willingly visited the lord's mansion repeatedly in recent days was to listen to his insights on cultivation. Although she did not receive any inheritance, the benefits she gained were already beyond imagination

"Yes." With her eyes shining brightly, Ziyuan said, "I will definitely work hard and will not let you down."

Yuling He said with a smile: "Sister *Tu*, I just wanted to go out to find you, but I didn't expect you to have already returned. This must be a case of mutual understanding." He was babbling nonsense, but in his heart, he secretly thought, "Your footsteps are so heavy, of course I know."

Shen Sheng said with a bitter smile: "It's not that, your brother, he actually, actually did it today."

However, the true measure of a practitioner's strength at the star rank, aside from the difference in rank, lies in whether they can obtain the ability to manifest divine grace

Yu Ziyuan was naturally unaware of Shen Sheng's thoughts; all her attention was focused on her younger brother. In just a few quick steps, she arrived at Yu Linghe's bedroom, and this time, before she could even knock, the door had already been opened.

Yu Ziyuan smiled and nodded, saying: "I understand, but even if it is troublesome, it does not matter. The lord of the city has already promised me that once the one-year ban is over, I can take my younger brother to the mainland"

One of the women is Yu Ziyuan, who stands solemnly at this moment, her face filled with reverence as she listens intently. Opposite her is an extraordinarily beautiful matron, who smiles and begins to speak, imparting countless profound truths and principles of cultivation that benefit Yu Ziyuan immensely

Only by acquiring this ability can one truly receive divine grace, and gain the powerful strength for transcendent combat

Yu Ziyuan softly responded, then turned and left

Although this city lord clearly came to Mingcong Island to transition and gain influence, she usually behaves herself and does not issue arbitrary commands. However, once she gives an order, even the four prominent families on the island strictly comply and support her without reservation. Just based on this, one can understand the extent of her authority and status on the island

However, at that very moment, Yu and the spirit of the book made a slight movement of his wrist, and the mouse in his palm instantly vanished. He looked at Yu Ziyuan with joyful eyes and said, "Sister, did I succeed?"

The manifestation of divine grace, even many mid-level star power cultivators at the fourth and fifth stages are striving hard for this goal

This is a tremendous joy for Ling He

A flash of brilliance flickered in her eyes as she said to Ziyuan in surprise, "Little brother, did you know I was coming?"

This beautiful lady is none other than the contemporary lord of the only main city on Mingcong Island, the City of Dawn, Lady Fu Minghua

Shen Sheng was momentarily taken aback, but then he congratulated with a beaming smile.

Fu Minghua waved her hand and smiled, saying: "Go and prepare, there are still more than ten days left. If you want your younger brother to participate in an assessment, that is also possible, but do not hold out too much hope"

However, in the next moment, Fu Minghua's expression suddenly changed; she abruptly stopped speaking, stood up from her seat, and gazed intently into the distance

Shen Sheng said softly: "Zi Yuan, you have come to understand as well, haven't you"

Although she knew that Shen Sheng would never deceive her in this matter, she still felt somewhat impatient

Although she knows that it is likely to be the case, she still cannot bring herself to believe it

Yu Ziyuan smiled and said, "He is my younger brother, so he is naturally different from others"

Shen Sheng slightly shook his head, as if he wanted to say something, but in the end, he held back, only harboring resentment in his heart, you two siblings... are truly too enviable

Yu Ziyuan suddenly raised her head and earnestly said, "My lord, since this is the case, why do you not take him away as well"

Yuan Ziyuan was taken aback, and she exclaimed, "My Lord City Master, what has happened?"

At this, Yu Ziyuan smiled brightly, deeply bowing to Fu Minghua and the *Tu* book, saying: "Thank you, Lord City Master"

With a look of bewilderment on her face, Yu Ziyuan, despite her exceptional talent, still did not understand what this statement represented due to her age and experience.

Yuling He nodded repeatedly and said, "Sister, you say it, and I will definitely do it"

Shen Sheng extended a finger, gently shushing, and whispered: "Silence."

Yu Ziyuan reached out and lightly tapped his forehead in mild discontent, saying: "Stop being so mischievous." With a stern expression, she said: "You are capable of manifesting divine grace, show it to me."

Alright, I need you to suppress your own power at the moment of divine grace, and under no circumstances should you allow the manifestation to take form

In the lord's mansion, within a beautiful garden, two women sit facing each other

She stepped forward and returned home. Before she had the chance to see her younger brother, she saw Shen Sheng standing in the hall with a strange expression on his face

In the next moment, faint strands of light began to emanate from her body, and a blooming lotus flower emerged as if it were reveling in its own beauty. The radiance of the lotus enveloped her form, yet when facing the small mouse ahead, she appeared to be as if confronted by a formidable enemy

After pondering for a moment, Yu Ziyuan said, "I originally planned to have my younger brother participate in the Divine Grace Entry Test before I leave. Since that is the case, let him go ahead. " She smiled proudly and continued, "Since I was able to acquire the Divine Grace Manifestation Technique during the Entry Test, it would not be surprising for my younger brother to obtain this technique under the blessing of Divine Grace."

Yu Ziyuan's beautifully elongated eyebrows furrowed slightly as she said, "Brother Shen, what are you saying... ah, what did you say?" In the end, she couldn't help but raise her voice.

Ziyuan was slightly taken aback and exclaimed, "Brother Shen, what is the matter with you"