On the magnificent Holy Platform in the Imperial City of the Star Shining Empire, a brilliant light shone, and the air was filled with a solemn and dignified aura.

Below the platform, a dense crowd of Beastman citizens knelt, their eyes filled with awe and anticipation.

Interstellar broadcast equipment was already in place, transmitting the grand scene to every corner of the universe.

His Majesty Augustine, dressed in magnificent and stately imperial robes, walked slowly toward Su Yaoyao with firm, powerful steps.

In his eyes, besides respect and expectation, there was a faint hint of a different kind of emotion.

When he reached Su Yaoyao, he didn’t speak immediately. Instead, he gently raised a hand and brushed away a strand of hair that the breeze had blown across her cheek. The gesture was soft and intimate.

Su Yaoyao’s heart suddenly began to race at the unexpected gesture, and a blush instantly spread across her cheeks.

She hadn’t expected His Majesty to make such an ambiguous move on such a solemn occasion.

She lowered her head slightly, trying to hide her fluster, but her heart was pounding like a drum and refused to calm down.

His Majesty Augustine either didn’t notice Su Yaoyao’s discomfort or was deliberately enjoying this moment of intimacy.

He gazed at Su Yaoyao, his eyes filled with complex emotions, and said softly, "Su Yaoyao, your arrival in our Star Shining Empire as an SSSS-level female is a blessing for the Empire and for the entire interstellar community.

Today, on behalf of the Star Shining Empire, I bestow upon you this Holy Female Crown, a symbol of the highest honor and responsibility."

Su Yaoyao took a deep breath, trying to compose herself. She gave a slight bow and replied:

"Your Majesty, I understand the weight this crown carries. I will not fail the trust of the Empire and Your Majesty. I will devote all my efforts to the prosperity of the Star Shining Empire and peace across the interstellar domain."

His Majesty Augustine gently lifted the crown and slowly placed it on Su Yaoyao’s head. His movements were gentle and solemn, as if he were completing a sacred mission.

The crown settled firmly on Su Yaoyao’s head, its radiance complementing the golden light emanating from her body, adding an aura of majesty and sanctity.

His Majesty Augustine took a step back and announced in a loud voice, "From this day forward, Su Yaoyao is the Holy Female of our Star Shining Empire! She shall be revered by all and enjoy the Empire’s highest honors!"

Thunderous cheers erupted from below the platform. The citizens shouted excitedly, "Long live the Holy Female! Long live the Star Shining Empire!"

Su Yaoyao quietly looked down at the citizens below, her heart filled with emotion and a sense of responsibility.

She closed her eyes, transforming her spiritual power into a golden light that slowly drifted from her body, gently scattering over every citizen.

The citizens felt that warm and powerful spiritual power acutely, as if their weary bodies and minds were receiving the most comforting solace. They knelt and kowtowed in gratitude, crying out, "Thank you for the Holy Female’s blessing!"

Su Yaoyao opened her eyes and gazed resolutely into the distance. She knew that from this moment on, she shouldered an even greater mission.

After the ceremony, Su Yaoyao returned to the Imperial Palace with His Majesty Augustine.

However, the scene inside the main hall of the Imperial Palace made her frown.

The hall was filled with members of the Royal Family from various interstellar nations. They presented precious gifts one after another, their faces plastered with ingratiating smiles.

They chattered endlessly about marriage proposals, all wanting Su Yaoyao to choose one of their own to be her Beast Husband. The praise was incessant:

"Holy Female, the young men of my family are powerfully built and incredibly strong. They would surely complement you perfectly." "Holy Female, the youths of my clan are exceptionally talented. A union with you would be a match made in heaven."

Su Yaoyao’s Beast Husbands—Bai Lian, Reg, and Pani—stood to the side, their faces dark.

His Majesty Augustine also frowned slightly, a sour feeling in his heart. ’When it comes to marriage, how could it be any of these outsiders’ turn? I haven’t even won Yaoyao over myself,’ he thought.

Su Yaoyao was completely exasperated. She was in no mood to deal with any of this right now.

The peace treaty with Snake Scale City was the most pressing matter on her mind. She just wanted to get on her way as soon as possible.

’Still, completing the Holy Female ceremony was necessary. It will give me more credibility when negotiating with Mingye.’

’Mingye should be willing to submit to the Empire, right?’ For a moment, Su Yaoyao thought of that cold-looking man.

Just then, a clear voice rang out in the hall. "The Second Prince of the Sea Clan pays his respects to His Majesty and the Holy Female."

Su Yaoyao followed the sound and saw a young man with purple hair and purple eyes. He wore the attire of the Royal Family, with a straight posture and an extraordinary air.

’Isn’t that Noah?’ The name escaped her lips: "Noah..." An endless wave of astonishment washed over her. ’He’s actually the Second Prince of the Sea Clan?!’

Her Beast Husbands instantly tensed as if facing a great enemy. They all shot to their feet, their eyes filled with vigilance as they stared intently at Noah.

After all, they couldn’t forget the fierce battle they had with this octopus-like fellow in Snake Scale City.

Noah shot the Beast Husbands a contemptuous glance, a smirk playing on his lips. His eyes flashed with venomous hatred, especially when he looked at Bai Lian.

The arm that Bai Lian had bitten off seemed to throb with phantom pain, making his hatred impossible to dispel.

But he quickly retracted his sharp gaze and turned to Su Yaoyao with a sweet look. "Sister," he said intimately, "we haven’t seen each other in a while. I wonder if you’ve missed me?"

His words were like a stone tossed into a calm lake, sending ripples through the hall.

The other suitors who had come to propose to Su Yaoyao were instantly on high alert. They realized another strong competitor had appeared, and from the looks of it, he already had a deep connection with the Holy Female.

A flash of pleasant surprise appeared in Su Yaoyao’s eyes. She looked at Noah excitedly. "Of course I have! Come on, let’s go somewhere else to talk." She had been looking for an excuse to leave the noisy hall, so she seized the opportunity, pulling Noah along as she hurried toward a lounge.

The two of them entered the lounge and sat on a soft sofa. Su Yaoyao couldn’t wait to ask, "Noah, are you really a prince of the Sea Clan?"

Noah smiled and nodded. "Yes. Will you blame me for not telling you sooner, sister? But the part about running away from home to research toxins is completely true."

Su Yaoyao quickly waved her hands. "No, no, of course not. Your identity is your own private matter, why would I blame you? It’s just a really pleasant surprise to see you today."

Noah laughed happily. "Hee hee, I’m glad you’re not upset with me, sister."

Su Yaoyao’s gaze fell on Noah’s right hand, her eyes filled with heartache. She couldn’t help but ask, "Noah, your arm..."

She reached out but hesitated, as if afraid that touching it would hurt him again. The bloody scene from that day was still vivid in her mind—his entire right arm had been severed.

She couldn’t help but wonder, ’Is it a prosthetic?’ With the level of technology in Snake Scale City, it was certainly possible to create an extremely realistic artificial limb.