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

At the same time, the deputy sect leader Ren Fengqi arrived at Longmen Mountain.

"Wind blows!"

With a gentle wave of his loose robe, a strong wind blew away the black smoke in the blood array, and the eerie red skulls shattered one by one.

The Blood Gate Master, Fang Lian, had nowhere to hide and was exposed to the daytime.

"Yunyong!"

Ren Fengqi waved his sleeve again, and clouds gathered around Fang Lian from all directions, rendering him unable to move.

The Supreme Realm is divided into two realms: Heaven and Earth.

Ren Fengqi, the Supreme Being of Heaven, and Fang Lian, the Supreme Being of Earth.

A significant difference in skill level is a one-sided crushing victory.

Fang Lian couldn't utter a word in front of Ren Fengqi and was crushed into dust.

"Go and provide immediate assistance."

Ren Fengqi gave instructions.

The stewards landed at Longmen Mountain and immediately located Xu Lingyue and other disciples.

After tallying the casualties, the Grand Elder of Law Enforcement was heartbroken.

But upon hearing his disciples' descriptions and Hua Yuen-nu's confession, the Grand Elder of Law Enforcement felt a surge of relief.

The Demon Heaven Sect is ambitious this time, intending to hunt down disciples at nine checkpoints!

If Shen Ming hadn't rushed to the rescue immediately, the death toll would have doubled.

"Shen Ming, you turned the tide this time and saved people from dire straits. You have done a great job!"

After learning about the situation, the deputy sect leader Ren Fengqi took the initiative to come to Shen Ming.

“It’s my duty. I believe others would do the same if faced with the same choice,” Shen Ming said.

Upon hearing this, even the Grand Elder showed his approval.

Such a mindset is rare these days.

"Tell me, what reward do you want?" Ren Fengqi said with a smile.

The Grand Elder of Law Enforcement lowered his eyes; he was well aware of such rhetoric.

Those in positions of power wouldn't speak like that if they genuinely wanted a reward.

However, seeing Ren Fengqi's gentlemanly demeanor, the Grand Elder of Law Enforcement suspected that he was overthinking things.

Now let's see how Shen Ming answers.

The decision regarding the clever and eloquent is entirely up to the deputy sect leader.

Hypocritical people will say they are working for the sect and don't seek any personal gain.

"I need the resources to cultivate to the sixth level of the Heavenly Realm, the more the better," Shen Ming said seriously.

The Grand Elder of Law Enforcement is now certain that this person is straightforward.

"You want to participate in the selection of a true disciple? Then, from today onwards, you will enjoy the treatment of a true disciple until the day of the selection," Ren Fengqi said.

The Grand Elder of Law Enforcement completely dispelled his earlier doubts. This could be considered a very generous reward.

True disciples receive elixirs and various tonics every month.

Most importantly, one can cultivate in a blessed land.

The spiritual energy there is abundant; just cultivating there surpasses the treatment of most inner disciples.

"It's best not to publicize what happened today. Many things still need to be investigated, so don't mention it to anyone," Ren Fengqi said.

"The disciple understands."

Shen Ming expressed his understanding, saying that the fact that the Demon Heaven Sect could make such a big move right under his nose meant that there must be an inside traitor in the Xuan Tian Sect.

"Take this jade pendant; it will represent your identity."

Ren Fengqi handed Shen Ming a jade pendant in emerald green.

"Alright, is the 'Limitless Sword Technique' you're using really given to you by the elder who imparted the skills?"

Finally, Ren Fengqi couldn't help but ask a question.

“Yes, the Wuji Sword Technique is a martial art that complements the Wuji Divine Skill. It’s estimated that no one had mastered it before, so the people of the Demonic Sect couldn’t see any flaws in it,” Shen Ming replied seriously.

"Alright, you may leave."

Ren Fengqi carefully observed his expression for a while, but said nothing.

……

Shen Ming returned to his residence on Tongtian Peak in the evening.

He lay down on the bed and fell asleep immediately.

Killing is a form of catharsis; under intense concentration, it dispels all distracting thoughts.

I slept soundly until dawn the next day.

"It's cool."

Shen Ming stretched with all his might, his muscles cracking and popping.

After washing up, he went out to prepare for his cultivation.

Practice makes perfect; skip a day and you've wasted ten days.

Yesterday's massacre is no excuse for complacency today.

The disciples they encountered on the road all appeared normal, chatting and laughing.

The tragedy that occurred at Longmenshan yesterday has not yet spread.

Not everyone is unaware of this.

Some elders would cast him a surprised look, which would then turn into a kind smile.

Clearly, the higher-ups of the Xuantian Sect were aware of this.

Shen Ming arrived at the Pill Pavilion located on Tongtian Peak to collect the pills using a jade token.

As the deputy sect leader said yesterday, he enjoys the same treatment as a true disciple, so naturally he won't be polite.

Among the sect's many magnificent palaces, Dan Pavilion exudes exquisite craftsmanship.

The entire building is shaped like a giant alchemy furnace, with wisps of smoke rising from the backyard, and the aroma of medicine can be smelled within a hundred meters.

All the disciples were here to receive their elixirs, so it was very lively.

"Junior Brother Shen."

A sweet, delicate voice rang out, and Liu Qianqian, whom she hadn't seen in a long time, appeared before her, her pretty face full of joy.

Liu Qianqian entered the sect early and reached the mid-stage of the Profound Realm, so she called Shen Ming her junior brother.

"Senior sister, it's been a long time," Shen Ming said with a light smile.

"Yes, are you here to collect the pills?" Liu Qianqian said.

"Yes."

"Perfect timing, we're together."

Liu Qianqian and Shen Ming walked into Dan Pavilion side by side.

In an instant, countless eyes converged on them.

Liu Qianqian, as one of the Xuan Tian Twins, is beautiful and charming, yet she lacks any air of vulgarity, which is truly rare.

Despite Liu Qianqian's quick visit to Shen Ming on her very first day, she actually has very high standards.

The disciples were all quite surprised to see her walking in shoulder to shoulder with a man, a rare sight for them.

It wasn't surprising that the disciples of Tongtian Peak recognized Shen Ming; disciples from other peaks also seemed to know who he was.

In the lobby on the first floor of DanGe, there are two counters facing the main entrance, one on the left and one on the right.

Liu Qianqian led Shen Ming to the counter on the right and handed over the identity token.

Soon, she received a bottle of Huanglongdan (a traditional Chinese medicine).

Just as she was about to ask Shen Ming to come forward, she heard an impatient voice from next door, "Can't you read? What does this sign say?"

Shen Ming went to the counter on the left at some point.

The female disciple inside didn't even look up, but pointed to the sign on the table.

It reads: "True Disciple's Elixir Collection Point".

"Junior brother, we'll get them over here," Liu Qianqian said.

Shen Ming placed the jade pendant on the counter with some uncertainty.

The female disciple glanced at it, her impatience vanished, and she carefully took it in her hand, discovering the character 'Ren' on the back of the jade tablet.

"Senior brother, I was blind just now. Please wait a moment," the female disciple trembled and dared not say anything more, and immediately went into the small room at the back.

A short while later, she appeared, following behind an alchemy elder, looking timid and hesitant.

"So you're Shen Ming. You're truly extraordinary."

The alchemy elder knew the inside story and smiled broadly, giving him a bottle of Yellow Dragon Pills and a Spirit Gathering Pill packed in a wooden box.

Huanglongdan is a highly nourishing substance that strengthens the body and replenishes vital essence and blood.

One bottle of Yellow Dragon Pill can meet the needs of a month, during which the cultivator does not need to consume any highly nourishing foods.

If the Spirit Gathering Pill is exceptional, then it is a spiritual pill.

Like spiritual weapons and cultivation techniques, spiritual pills are also divided into four levels: Heaven, Earth, Profound, and Yellow.

Even though the Spirit Gathering Pill is only of the Yellow rank, it is still extremely precious.

The Spirit Gathering Pill was packaged in a box, its entire body a pale blue color, shaped like a small lotus seed, round and smooth.

It feels slightly warm to the touch when held in the hand, and seems to contain boundless spiritual power.

Liu Qianqian, standing next to her, had her eyes shining with envy.