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

"Ma Liang, today is Junior Brother Shen's celebration day, how could you lay a hand on him!"

"Five levels of cultivation, aren't you ashamed!"

"Senior Brother Ma, that's not fair of you!"

The others couldn't sit still any longer; they didn't want to let Ma Liang have what they hadn't gotten.

After this encounter, Ma Liang won first place on the Hidden Dragon List and immediately went into seclusion under the pretext of not going out.

"Everyone, I believe that Senior Brother Ma Liang is not that kind of person."

Shen Ming spread his arms, signaling everyone to calm down.

Upon hearing this, Ma Liang sensed that something was amiss, but he couldn't quite put his finger on it.

“Junior Brother Shen, I am skilled in spirit arrays and can set up third-order spirit arrays. However, the restrictions of the Hidden Dragon Ranking are just right for testing our skills.”

Ma Liang said, "Everyone, this is not a challenge, there's no need to be anxious."

Hearing him say that, everyone calmed down.

Recalling Shen Ming's words and actions, it was clear that he was confident he could cultivate to the level expected of the number one on the Hidden Dragon Ranking within the time limit.

If one could truly break through to a higher realm within a few days and forge a golden Yuan Platform, that would be truly remarkable.

The question is, can anyone really do that?

Ma Liang's expression was cold and stern. His hands moved swiftly, and streaks of spiritual light flew out from his fingertips like shooting stars, weaving into complex and mysterious patterns in the air.

In an instant, a powerful array rose from the ground.

The array shimmered with light, as if countless stars were orbiting within it, forming an indestructible barrier.

"This is a third-tier battle formation, the Falling Star Formation," Ma Liang explained.

This formation can trap opponents at the fifth level of the Yuantai Realm and kill enemies at the third level of the Yuantai Realm.

Shen Ming just said he had mastered the Breaking Formation Fist Technique, which happens to be Ma Liang's area of ​​expertise.

Ma Liang's previous elaborate preparations were all intended to discourage Shen Ming, so that he could then recount how difficult things had been for him and gain Shen Ming's approval.

But Shen Ming didn't play by the rules and completely ignored him.

Ma Liang still couldn't tell whether Shen Ming did it intentionally or unintentionally.

He made up his mind and didn't care about anything else.

A thousand words cannot compare to one action.

Even his Falling Star Formation couldn't be broken, let alone the Hidden Dragon Restriction!

Shen Ming suddenly stood up, his gaze intense.

He had always wanted to test the true power of the Six Paths Reincarnation Fist, but unfortunately he couldn't find a suitable opponent.

I never expected that Senior Brother Ma Liang would be so dedicated.

He casually set up a third-order spirit array, demonstrating considerable skill in array formations.

"Brother Ma Liang, now I'm going to throw a punch!"

Giving your all is the greatest respect you can show!

"Please," Ma Liang said.

The others stared intently.

Shen Ming stared intently at the array in front of him, which was radiating a powerful aura, eager to try it out.

With his right hand clenched into a fist, a vast and boundless aura erupted from the six golden platforms within his body.

As the energy surged, a faint golden light began to emanate from around Shen Ming's body.

"Truly the third realm of the Innate Realm!"

Nalan Yun confirmed this, her feelings a mixture of emotions.

Shen Ming threw a punch, the fist carrying astonishing power, the fist's energy as dazzling as a golden sun.

"this?!"

Ma Liang frowned, a strong sense of unease creeping over him.

The moment the fist's energy collided with the starlight barrier of the formation, the earth shook and mountains trembled.

The powerful impact distorted the surrounding air.

The Falling Star Array began to tremble violently, and the mysterious runes shattered one after another.

Immediately afterwards, a deafening roar, like a thunderclap, exploded. The seemingly indestructible barrier shattered under the golden fist's aura.

The fragments scattered like meteors, disappearing into the endless void.

The Six Paths of Reincarnation Fist can break through all techniques!

Shen Ming felt an indescribable sense of comfort.

The others, however, were not in the same mood. They stared wide-eyed, their mouths agape, as if they could fit an egg inside.

"A golden platform, a real golden platform!"

"Second level of the Yuantai Realm! Wasn't it only the third level of the Divine Treasury Realm during the Xuantian Grand Ceremony?"

"What kind of fist technique is this! It directly breaks the Falling Star Formation, without any logic!"

The Six Paths Reincarnation Fist's destructive power over formations exceeded the comprehension of these young disciples.

"Thank you, Senior Brother," Shen Ming said solemnly.

"No, it's nothing."

Ma Liang's face turned pale, unable to express his bitterness. All his efforts today had been in vain.

Can you please give me back the Ten Thousand Year Warm Jade? I'm done playing.

Even though Ma Liangxin was bleeding inside, he had to pretend nothing had happened and sit back in his original seat.

As a result, no one mentioned the Hidden Dragon List anymore.

With Shen Ming's progress being so exaggerated, and the Hidden Dragon Ranking being opened, he might actually reach the sixth level.

So everyone really acted as if they were there to celebrate, chatting and laughing.

Half an hour later, everyone left one after another.

Shen Ming and Xu Lingyue talked about the generous gifts their senior brothers and sisters had given them that day.

"Crimson Fruit! Immortal Ganoderma! Have they gone mad?! These are all precious rare and precious treasures!"

Xu Lingyue couldn't believe it and thought their purpose was not simple.

"I also find it strange." Shen Ming started the conversation with a sense of awkwardness.

"You've finally noticed something strange," Li Miaozhen thought to herself.

She could tell at a glance what these people were up to today, which is why she said those things earlier to make them feel embarrassed to ask for their gifts back.

"I understand! They're sponsoring you! They think you can become a god in the future and want to be part of your team."

Xu Lingyue's eyes lit up as she thought of a possibility.

"..." Li Miaozhen thought to herself, no wonder the two of them have such a good relationship.

Shen Ming's eyes lit up. Becoming a divine son naturally meant he couldn't be a lone commander; he needed to have his own followers.

"Shen Ming, you can't look down on the gift I gave you, even though it's far inferior to treasures like the Vermilion Fruit," Xu Lingyue muttered.

"Of all these gifts, the one from Sister Lingyue is my favorite," Shen Ming said.

In an instant, Xu Lingyue beamed with joy.

After Xu Lingyue left, Shen Ming walked towards the cave and said, "Miss Li, I need your help with my cultivation."

Li Miaozhen knew that he wanted to use the treasure to cultivate to the late stage of the second level, ascend to the divine realm, refine the green lotus seed, and forge the second golden Yuan Platform!

"coming!"

She followed behind and entered the cave together.

……

Li Xiaoluo left Xiaoyao Peak and arrived at Li Yingyi's Yueying Peak.

"Why are you here?" Li Yingyi was playing the zither on the shore, still looking otherworldly.

Li Xiaolu recounted what had just happened, saying, "I originally wanted to persuade Xuan Tianzi to give the Hidden Dragon Ranking to Senior Brother Li."

Upon hearing this, Li Yingyi's heart stirred. The number one on the Hidden Dragon Ranking possessed surging dragon energy that could help him reach the Supreme Realm.

Upon hearing that Li Xiaoluo had returned empty-handed, a barely perceptible hint of disappointment flickered in Li Ying's eyes.

“Being number one on the Hidden Dragon List will inevitably bring trouble. I don’t like it, so don’t do it again,” Li Yingyi said.

"Okay, Senior Brother Li."

Li Xiaoluo looked on with admiration. She admired Li Shixiong's temperament, which was so different from other people his age.

"Senior Brother Li, what were you thinking about just now?" Li Xiaoluo asked.

"Some small things."

Li Yingyi smiled inexplicably.

He finally figured out who the heir of the Jiang family was!

Although Wu Daoqing said last time that his list did not include the heir of the Jiang family, he also provided a way of thinking and deduced in reverse that he came up with an answer from the new disciples who joined last year!