345: Chapter 345 The Phantom of the Elf Queen!

Her tone carried a perfect blend of curiosity and anticipation.

It showed her regard for the matter without placing too much pressure on Qin Yan.

The light within the hall seemed to soften with her focus, centering on the two of them.

Meeting Anya's gaze, Qin Yan didn't answer directly. Instead, the corners of his mouth curled into a meaningful smile.

He slowly raised his right hand, palm facing upward.

In the next moment, an object appeared out of thin air above his palm.

It was a cup-shaped object, its entire body displaying a harmonious and noble blend of cyan-blue and emerald-green.

The cup's lines were smooth and elegant, its surface engraved with countless intricate ancient Elven runes filled with the charm of the natural Dao.

These runes were not lifeless; they flowed slowly, flickering with faint gold and silver halos like a rhythmic breath.

At the very instant the holy grail appeared!

"Buzz—"

An indescribable, utterly pure, and vast sea-like life force erupted from the cup, like a slumbering giant beast awakening!

The emerald radiance instantly illuminated Qin Yan's palm, even enveloping nearly half of his body.

The moment Anya saw the holy grail appear, her stunningly beautiful face lost its usual composure for the first time, replaced by extreme shock and disbelief.

This shape, this color, these flowing runes, this majestic and pure life force... it was exactly as described in the ancient records!

It was the Elf Clan's long-lost supreme sacred object—the holy grail of life!

Anya's figure vanished from her seat instantly, appearing silently before Qin Yan in the next moment, just inches away from the floating holy grail of life.

Qin Yan felt a blur before his eyes, and Anya was already right in front of him.

Anya's jade-like hand trembled ever so slightly as she reached directly for the holy grail of life.

The moment her fingertips touched the cup—

"Buzz—!!!"

The holy grail of life seemed to truly awaken from its long slumber, erupting with an emerald light far more dazzling than before!

The light was not blinding but incredibly pure, warm, and filled with a divine aura of life, instantly illuminating the entire main hall of the palace.

Within the light, phantoms of countless ancient Elven runes flowed and danced, weaving into a silent hymn of life.

The holy grail detached itself from Qin Yan's palm and rose slowly, finally floating about three feet above Anya's head, tilting slightly with its mouth facing downward.

Green light converged and condensed above Anya's head, becoming increasingly dense and solid.

Gradually, an illusory yet incredibly clear female figure took shape within the light.

It was a phantom dressed in magnificent and ancient Elven imperial robes.

She wore a crown woven from stars and vines, her silver hair shining like the moon.

Her face was serene and elegant, as if she embodied all the tranquility and beauty in the world.

Her eyes were slightly closed, her features as delicate as nature's most perfect creation, yet possessing a transcendent, almost divine perfection.

Though only a closed-eyed phantom, a noble temperament stemming from her bloodline and the depths of her soul, transcending all things, naturally emanated from her.

It was not the arrogance built on power, but a supreme majesty born from the baptism of time, carrying the destiny of her race, and resonating with heaven, earth, and nature.

As she floated there quietly, she seemed to be the ruler of the entire forest and all life, the incarnation of the laws of life.

A projection of the First Elf Empress!

Even if it was just a lingering imprint from endless ages ago, her very existence was enough to make any elf's heart surge and even bow in worship.

The phantom did not last long.

She seemed to "look" down at her blood descendant—Anya.

Then, the phantom dissolved into specks of the purest emerald light, falling like starlight across the sky. Gently and orderly, wisp by wisp, cluster by cluster, they entered Anya's forehead, heart, and major acupoints throughout her body.

"That is... the aura of Life Profundity? And more than one part!"

Qin Yan was shaken.

Having encountered Profound Truth before, he was no stranger to that unique aura that pointed directly to the origin of the rules.

The fluctuations emitted by these green light clusters were precisely the Profound Truth vibrations that were closer to the essence of "Life"!

Their purity and majesty far exceeded the one-ten-thousandth of Spear Dao Profundity or even the one-thousandth of Blood Dao Profundity he had obtained from the Martial Arts Pavilion!

As the green light clusters merged into her body one by one, Anya's aura began to undergo a visible transformation.

Her already profound and powerful aura now became more restrained, harmonious, and natural.

She seemed to develop a deeper resonance with every breathing life form in the surrounding palace—the vines, the light elves, and more.

A faint halo filled with divine life force subtly emanated from beneath her skin.

It made her look increasingly ethereal and otherworldly, like a Goddess of Life stepping out of a myth.

Her every move swayed with the rhythms of nature.

This process lasted for about the time it takes to drink a cup of tea.

When the last green light cluster entered Anya's body, the rain of light from the holy grail gradually ceased.

The light withdrew, and the cup slowly descended into Anya's outstretched palm.

Anya's long eyelashes quivered slightly, and then she opened her eyes.

Those emerald eyes were clearer and deeper than before, as if they contained two miniature jade worlds brimming with infinite vitality.

Deep within her eyes, runes representing the laws of life flashed and vanished.

A satisfied smile involuntarily blossomed on her serene and beautiful face.

That smile was pure and dazzling, instantly softening the nobility and aloofness she held as a princess and a Great Grandmaster.

It revealed a touch of heartfelt joy after obtaining a supreme treasure.

With a light grasp of her delicate hand, she held the now-docile and peaceful holy grail of life firmly in her palm. With a slight thought, the holy grail turned into a streak of light and entered her body.

Only after doing all this did Anya turn her gaze back to Qin Yan, who had been standing quietly nearby, witnessing the entire process.

Her eyes had regained their calm, but within that scrutiny, there was a newfound gravity and a trace of indescribable softness.

"Qin Yan,"

"You have done well. This time... you have truly given me a massive surprise."

Hearing Anya's praise, Qin Yan's expression remained calm as he bowed slightly, his tone sincere and earnest: "Your Highness overpraises me.

This was our original agreement and also my duty. Since I promised to do my best to obtain the holy grail for Your Highness, I naturally gave my all and fortunately did not fail my mission."

This response—neither servile nor overbearing, and showing his commitment to his word—deepened the look of satisfaction in Anya's eyes.

She gently nodded and walked back to her woven rattan seat with an elegant posture.

(There should be one more update before 9 o'clock; if it hasn't been posted by then, there won't be any more today~)