I tricked you into thinking you had the makings of an emperor, but you actually did it?

What Ji Xuan and the others didn't know was that Shen Ming was actually cultivating.

Logically speaking, after breaking through a major realm, one needs a period of time to settle down and accumulate experience.

However, after killing Zhou Mutian, Shen Ming was able to cultivate to the sixth level of the Yuantai Realm in one go, according to the truth taught by the 'Tianyuan Sword Master'.

Indeed, Shen Ming encountered no bottlenecks and made great strides all the way to the first level of the Yuantai Realm, reaching the Great Perfection!

Shen Ming was able to push his cultivation level to the sixth level in a short period of time, easily suppressing and killing people like Ji Xuan.

However, Shen Ming's pursuit goes far beyond that.

The Yuantai Realm is said to be a place where one can ascend to the divine realm. It means that at each level of great perfection, one can use the Yuantai to communicate with heaven and earth and draw energy into the body.

In Shen Ming's words, each level of heaven offers the opportunity for the heavens and earth to add points to one's abilities.

For example, Shen Ming is currently at the first level of Great Perfection. If he ascends to the Sword Pool at Ten Thousand Swords Peak to attain divine power, a continuous stream of sword energy will flow into his body, and his Yuan Platform will be refined.

Sword energy is only one type; there is also Xuanhuang energy, which possesses all attributes and can evolve into all things.

When the Hidden Dragon Ranking is activated, it will unleash a mysterious dragon aura, an energy that countless martial artists dream of.

These resources are collectively referred to as Yuantai source material.

The better the source quality, the stronger the Yuantai.

The power of the Yuantai will be reflected in its color, with gold being the most prominent.

The prodigies of the top powers in the Northern Region all dream of building a six-layered golden Yuan Platform.

However, even Zhou Mutian only has four gold yuan platforms.

Shen Ming's goal is to reach the Six Gold Yuan Platform in one fell swoop.

With his current talent, even if he only has six ordinary-quality Yuantai, he would be unmatched among the younger generation in the Northern Region.

However, the world in Shen Ming's eyes is not just the Northern Region.

He wouldn't sacrifice the big picture for small gains, and would miss out on such an important early stage just to prove himself.

Moreover, the Hidden Dragon Ranking will open in six months, and Shen Ming will have plenty of opportunities to absorb dragon energy.

Six months is a very comfortable time for Shen Ming.

……

At this moment, Shen Ming entered the Heavenly Demon Battlefield under the guidance of Elder Xuan Yuan.

"What kind of rare treasure did you obtain in the Floating Pagoda that allowed you to break through a major realm and continue to break through?!"

Elder Xuan Yuan recalled the trauma he had experienced when he enlightened Shen Ming last time, and felt a wave of fear.

"Because I killed Zhou Mutian, allowing him to return to the origin of heaven and earth, the balance shifted, and there were no more constraints or bottlenecks," Shen Ming said earnestly.

"What kind of twisted logic is this? If you kill me, wouldn't you be able to ascend all the way to the Heavenly Sovereign?" Xuan Yuan thought this guy was fooling him.

"Can't the elders do it?"

Shen Ming was somewhat surprised. The fact that he had achieved the profound meaning described by the 'Heavenly Abyss Sword Master' meant that it was true.

Clearly, this is an elder's problem.

Come to think of it, it's difficult for someone of a lower cultivation level to kill someone of a higher cultivation level, especially someone like him who killed Zhou Mutian.

Elder Xuan Yuan raised an eyebrow, feeling a sense of pity in the way this young man was looking at him.

He was, after all, a peak Heavenly Supreme, and was once famous throughout the land!

However, remembering his previous experiences of suffering losses, Xuan Yuan wisely kept quiet.

Hmph, geniuses don't stoop to the level of freaks.

"Here we are, right here."

On the earth, a magnificent river flows ceaselessly.

The river surged forward, its powerful currents creating thunderous roars that shook the heavens and the earth.

A mysterious and powerful force was faintly surging within the river.

Like a phantom of a giant dragon, it exudes an aura even more awe-inspiring than a real dragon.

The illusory dragon form is woven from pure golden light, each ray resembling a delicate, flowing thread.

"This is the River of the Underworld. Its waters can temper impurities in the physical body and refine the Yuan Platform. It has a great effect on body-refining techniques and can help one achieve the Yama Golden Body."

The Heavenly Demon Battlefield is a training ground for true disciples.

There are endless demons here; the power demons and wind demons that Shen Ming saw last time were just small fry.

Shen Ming came to ascend the stage to worship the gods.

"Upon seeing the golden energy resembling a dragon, the essence of the Yellow Springs, and the golden-quality Yuan Platform essence, you can completely refine it and forge the first golden Yuan Platform."

Elder Xuan Yuan said.

For the Golden Yuan Platform, one's own talent is not important; the key is the precious Yuan Essence.

Without source material, even the highest talent is useless.

As one of the ten major sects, Xuantian Sect has a strong foundation and can provide the source material needed for the two golden Yuan Platforms.

The Divine Elephant Suppressing Prison Technique, one of the nine true inheritances, was obtained by the Xuantian Sect from the Heavenly Demon Battlefield.

The essence of the Yellow Springs water is the essential source for cultivating this true technique.

Of course, not every disciple receives this treatment.

Shen Ming was an exception. When the sect leader learned that he was going to ascend the stage to become a god, he immediately ordered Elder Xuan Yuan to bring him to the Heavenly Demon Battlefield.

Liang Mingxi trusted Elder Xuan Yuan completely after he had given him such dedicated guidance last time.

"Thank you, Elder." Shen Ming planned to go down and refine the Yellow Spring Water.

"Why are you being polite to me?"

Elder Xuan Yuan planned to kick the kid into the river to vent his anger.

Just as he was about to lift his leg, a golden light flashed out.

"Amitabha."

The monk Fatian appeared with Wuhua and Li Miaozhen.

"Master, you haven't gone to guard Zhongzhou yet?" Elder Xuanyuan mocked.

Last time, the monk Fatian took sides, which made everyone in the Xuantian Sect dislike him.

A master is a master; his skin is thicker than gold. He still stayed at the Xuantian Sect as a guest.

"We will set off soon to return to Little Western Paradise, but the Buddhist disciple was trapped in the Floating Pagoda last time," said the monk Fatian.

The monk Wuhua, who could make women jealous, had lost the radiance he had when he first arrived at Xuantian Sect, and his face looked haggard.

"The one who tied the knot must untie it; we hope the Emperor can..."

"What do you Buddhist disciples have to do with our Xuan Tianzi?" Xuan Yuan interrupted him, his face full of vigilance.

Although he was only at the peak of the Heavenly Supreme Realm, he couldn't defeat the monk Fatian.

However, with the sect leader's backing, he has the confidence to say such things.

Furthermore, when the monk Fatian entered the Heavenly Demon Battlefield, he obtained permission from the sect leader to temporarily seal his cultivation level.

“The Buddhist disciple wishes to have a contest with the Xuan Emperor to break through the demonic barrier; I hope you will grant his request,” said the monk Fatian.

"I'm busy," Shen Ming said.

"This Heavenly Demon Battlefield actually has quite a connection with my Buddhist sect. The Divine Elephant Suppressing Prison Force is derived from the Six Paths Reincarnation Fist."

"If the Xuan Tianzi is willing to help, this old monk is willing to teach you the Six Paths Reincarnation Fist, which is compatible with your Divine Elephant Suppressing Prison Strength, and can even be used to irrigate the Six Paths Golden Platform with Yellow Spring Water!" said Monk Fatian.

"On the other hand, there's always time if you squeeze it in," Shen Ming said.

Buddhist martial arts are quite powerful, such as the forbidden word technique he mastered.

The Six Paths Reincarnation Fist and the Six Paths Golden Platform sound very powerful.

"Amitabha, good, good, good."

The monk Fatian put his hands together, reverting to his usual image as an enlightened high monk.

In his heart, however, he was secretly laughing.

We cannot simply return from this trip to the Northern Regions; this is the only option we have.

Fortunately, the Xuan Emperor could not resist the temptation!

“No flowers,” said the monk Fatian.

The monk Wuhua, who had been looking bewildered, suddenly trembled, and a strange phenomenon reappeared around him. This time, it was not the sea of ​​suffering, but a golden body.

The golden statue extends its right hand, and in its open palm is a pure white lotus flower.

“The Buddhist disciple wishes to emulate the Ancestor by transforming his palm into a mountain to subdue demons. He requests that the Mysterious Emperor enter the palm and escape before the palm is turned over,” said the monk Fatian.

"If I get out smoothly, wouldn't your Buddhist hearts collapse?" Shen Ming asked.

“It’s alright, I will still teach you the Six Paths of Reincarnation Fist.” Monk Fatian thought that was what he was worried about.