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

Not only Ji Xuan, but everyone else was also looking forward to it.

There are too many ways to manipulate the first two levels, especially the strength of the dragon's might in the second level, which Kowloon City could easily adjust secretly.

Dragon Claw is different; everyone can feel its powerful and vigorous strength.

Shen Ming, facing everyone's gaze, did not use the technique of breaking the barrier to escape, but instead leaped directly into the sky.

The enormous golden dragon claw slammed down, its strength not only undiminished but surpassing that of everyone before it!

"This third stage will be adjusted based on the performance in the first two stages!" The voice of the Lord of Kowloon City rang out at the right time.

Clearly, the city lord knew that some people were guessing that the masked man was the young city lord, and he certainly wished he had such an outstanding son.

The golden dragon claw almost filled the entire sky, leaving Shen Ming no chance to escape.

Shen Ming had no intention of escaping. A powerful burst of true energy erupted from his body, causing him to briefly float in the air. A golden light flashed, and a long, gleaming golden sword slashed downwards.

The sharp blade slashed directly across the dragon's claw, cutting a long sword mark.

The dragon claw is not a real dragon's claw, but an attack formed from the condensation of dragon energy, created from pure energy.

The Mingxin Sword Pill was unstoppable, directly breaking through this attack.

The dragon claw exploded with a bang.

Shen Ming took a step forward, and a golden longsword appeared beneath his feet.

Step by step, each step was perfectly coordinated with the flying sword.

As if walking on golden steps, under the gaze of countless eyes, Shen Ming arrived at the foot of the Dragon Ascension Platform.

The golden longsword vanished with a whoosh.

"..."

Even Ji Xuan was speechless; the nine large islands fell silent.

Is this some kind of cool move?!

Xuan Yuan had never expected Shen Ming to be this strong, and the surprise on his face was genuine.

"To have a natal flying sword at the Yuantai Realm, this person is definitely a genius of the Central Region!"

This scene dispelled any doubt that Shen Ming was the young lord of Kowloon City, confirming that he was a prodigy from another domain.

Whether it was Li Tianxing or Ji Xuan, their performances in passing the three trials were completely different in style and manner.

The cultivators from the Central Region began to speculate about which of their top talents this was.

There are exceptions, such as Ma Liang, a disciple of the Xuantian Sect.

"This sword?!"

He suddenly stood up, his eyes wide open.

During the Taiyi Treasure Vault era, a masked man wielded a golden flying sword and defeated the Five Lords of the Demonic Sect with a single strike.

He recognized the figure as Shen Ming, the Xuan Emperor!

Although the Xuan Emperor did not remove his mask, he also did not deny it.

However, when he returned to the Xuantian Sect and mentioned this matter, even his fellow disciples did not believe him.

Later, the elders spoke to him and told him to keep quiet about the matter, since death is a serious matter.

Until now...

They both wore masks and carried golden longswords.

"Ma Liang, what's wrong with you? You're blocking our way," someone behind them complained.

“That person looks like our Emperor Xuan.” Ma Liang blurted out without thinking.

Silence fell, then burst into laughter.

Surrounded by disciples of the Xuantian Sect, as well as young disciples from various other sects.

"Ma Liang, didn't your Xuan Tianzi perish in the Burial Sky Sea?"

"Even if they survive, it would be good enough if they could break through to the Yuantai Realm, they couldn't possibly be that powerful!"

"If he were the Emperor Xuanzong, I would eat three catties on the spot."

The disciples of Xuan Tianzi were only embarrassed by Ma Liang's words, while the disciples of other sects laughed heartlessly.

"Ma Liang, don't talk nonsense. Aren't you ashamed?"

A disciple of the Xuantian Sect said irritably.

"What's so shameful about that! Back in the Taiyi Treasure Vault, Xuan Tianzi defeated the Five Lords of the Demonic Sect with a single sword strike. Even if it weren't him now, he would be on par with them today!"

Ma Liang snapped out of his daze, his face flushed, and shouted excitedly.

The laughter grew even louder, drawing curious glances from those nearby.

The Xuantian Sect disciple who had told Ma Liang to shut up got up angrily and walked to the side.

His name is Huang Peng. He cares a lot about other people's opinions and views. He is always on guard when he is out, worried that his words and actions will cause misunderstandings.

Hearing Ma Liang making a spectacle of himself here, I can't bear the shame.

Ma Liang sat down, his face full of resentment, hoping in his heart that the person below the Dragon Ascension Platform was indeed the Xuan Emperor, so that the people around him would shut up.

At this point, the three challenges are over.

There were ninety-nine people below the Dragon Ascent Platform.

Before the official start, some people had already climbed up, namely the top ten of the Hidden Dragon List!

The first level of the Dragon Ascension Platform consists of nine stone platforms, one of which shimmers with a golden glow.

Among the ninety-nine people, a young man in black stepped forward and stood on the stone platform with a proud expression.

It's Li Hu, who came in tenth!

A large amount of dragon energy surged from the stone surface beneath my feet, incredibly dense, washing over my limbs and bones again and again.

Immediately afterwards, one of the eight stone platforms on the second level also shone brightly.

Jiang Changkong, the most admired prodigy of the Jiang family and ranked ninth on the Hidden Dragon List, walked straight up.

As fellow prodigies from prestigious families, he was much more composed than Ji Xuan, and his performance today was truly outstanding.

Immediately afterwards, the position corresponding to the eighth person appeared among the seven stone platforms on the third level.

However, no one came out this time, because the eighth-ranked person on the Hidden Dragon List was Li Yingyi from the Xuantian Sect.

Li Yingyi of the Xuantian Sect has already perished in the Taiyi Treasure Vault.

"Xuan Yuan, take it easy."

Someone was comforting Xuan Yuan, but he remained expressionless, seemingly not caring much.

Immediately afterwards, Ji Xuan laughed again and arrived at the fourth level of the Dragon Ascension Platform first.

Next up is Wang Teng, the sixth-ranked Emperor Body, the eldest prince of the Tianlan Dynasty.

The fifth place goes to Luo Cheng of the Xuantian Sect.

When they were in fourth place, there was another vacancy.

The fourth place is Tantai Jin, who heard that someone was mining in a mine of the Xuantian Sect.

The same applies to Li Wentian, who came in third.

Two of the most promising disciples of the Taiyi Sect should have been in the limelight today because of the sect war, which is quite a sad turn of events.

Second place goes to Li Tianxing, the Demon General of the Xuanming Sect.

He abandoned his previous competitive style and looked at his defeated opponent, Nalan Li.

"Nalan, I'm waiting for you to reclaim second place."

After saying this, Li Tianxing ascended to the eighth floor.

The crowd erupted in commotion, recalling an amusing anecdote.

After defeating Nalan Li and winning second place on the Hidden Dragon Ranking, Li Tianxing fell in love with this female disciple of the Xuantian Sect.

Nalan Li remained unmoved, her face showing no emotion.

Having fallen out of the top ten of the Hidden Dragon Ranking, she will have to fight for her ranking again.

Finally, at the very top of the Dragon Ascension Platform, there is only one stone platform, belonging to only one person—the top of the Hidden Dragon Ranking!

The golden radiance emanating from the stone surface exceeded the total of the previous nine layers.

Many people were filled with mixed emotions, knowing that it would be another empty seat.

Because he was ranked first on the Hidden Dragon List, Shen Ming also perished in the Taiyi Treasure Vault.

"Xuan Yuan, maybe Nalan Li can take back second place and win first place today."

Daoist Chongxu offered words of comfort, saying that Xuantian Sect had missed out on first and second place in succession, and Xuan Yuan, as the Supreme Elder, must be feeling terrible.

Strangely, Xuan Yuan exuded an air of eagerness.

"Someone went up there!!!"