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

Thousand Dragon Lake was completely silent, and the cultivators on the various islands looked at each other in bewilderment.

I thought that Xuan Tianzi wanted to get away unscathed. After all, he had the benefits of being number one on the Hidden Dragon Ranking. Even if he retained the number one spot, he would already be at the Supreme Realm by this time next year.

There's no need to prove anything; the strong should ignore the noise and forge ahead relentlessly.

Unexpectedly, Shen Ming changed his tone and challenged eight of the most outstanding geniuses in the Northern Region in one go.

He spoke of it casually, yet with utmost seriousness.

Shen Ming stood at the highest point of the Dragon Ascension Platform, his extraordinary figure accentuated by the vast sky, his fighting spirit surging like clouds.

He disdained to prove to anyone that it was just World War I.

Having just witnessed the battles on Longtai, I realized that no matter who it is, they have no chance of winning against me!

"To say the most arrogant things in the most indifferent tone."

After a silence of more than a minute, people gradually came to their senses, though their voices still betrayed their shock.

The eight people under Shen Ming's feet were no ordinary people; they were all renowned prodigies.

Even if we don't talk about all eight of them attacking together, just the combined strength of Jiang Changkong and Ji Xuan would require a Supreme Realm expert to subdue them.

It was indeed exaggerated that Shen Ming had forged two golden platforms in one go, but that was due to his cultivation talent. The others also benefited immensely from the dragon energy.

Come to think of it, they had never seen Shen Ming fight anyone.

"Void Annihilation Slash!"

Just then, Jiang Changkong of the Jiang family made the first move.

He was on the eighth floor, separated from Shen Ming by one floor. The Lord of Kowloon City had not yet permitted such a chaotic battle.

Suddenly, people realized that Jiang Changkong was going to defeat Shen Ming with swift and decisive action before the Lord of Kowloon City could stop him from causing trouble.

After all, it was Shen Ming's own request, so no matter the outcome, he can't blame anyone else.

The Lord of Kowloon City raised an eyebrow but remained silent, deciding to observe the situation.

Jiang Changkong used the Supreme Technique, and a chilling light poured out from between his hands, transforming into a crescent-shaped blade of light.

A slit appeared in the air—no, in space—under the light blade.

With a whoosh, Jiang Changkong seemed to disappear into the water.

This is no ordinary movement technique or escape art; it cannot even be sensed by aura. It is a special ability of the Void Emperor Body.

The space around Shen Ming twisted and deformed in the next second!

A series of light blades lashed down, locking onto his entire body.

"This is almost a supernatural ability!"

Secret techniques and ultimate skills are still within the range of what cultivators below the Yuantai realm can accept, and they can counter each move. But with Jiang Changkong's attack, cultivators below the Supreme realm don't know how to deal with it.

"Jiang Changkong was holding back earlier, but he's using his full strength now!"

"To compete for first place, we must definitely go all out!"

At this moment, Shen Ming felt a dull pain in his skin, as if the void had invisible serrations that wanted to tear him to pieces.

With a thought, boundless true energy overflowed and spread throughout his entire body.

"Six Paths of Reincarnation Fist!"

This punch can break all spells, especially restrictions and formations.

Restrictions and formations are infused with the power of heaven and earth, containing the great principles of nature.

The Supreme Technique is similar to a supernatural power, and supernatural powers have the power of heaven and earth and the great way of nature, so they are also restrained by fist techniques!

This punch was earth-shattering and awe-inspiring!

With a series of cracking sounds, the void around Shen Ming seemed to shatter like a mirror, revealing countless cracks.

At the moment of complete shattering, the Void Annihilation Slash failed, and Jiang Changkong appeared from the void, his true energy like a wild horse that had broken free of its reins, uncontrollable.

"Dragon-Slaying Hand!"

Without giving Shen Ming a chance to catch his breath, Ji Xuan unleashed his strongest technique, a massive dragon claw slamming down.

"The Sword of No Life, No Death!"

Taking advantage of his offensive momentum, Yan Wutian unleashed a deadly sword strike.

His goal today was to kill Shen Ming, but unfortunately he was defeated by Ji Xuan and had no chance to challenge the higher-ups.

Unexpectedly, Shen Ming is going to challenge everyone!

He seized the opportunity, becoming one with his sword, transforming into a blinding blood-red blade, aiming to find an opening and deliver a fatal blow to Shen Ming.

Leng Shan and Li Tianxing exchanged a glance and then took action one after the other.

"Don't move Black Mountain!"

Leng Shan was tall and physically strong; a single punch could deliver a force of 100,000 jin.

Wang Teng and Luo Cheng did not make a move, not because they were admitting defeat. The former felt that there was no point in winning even if they outnumbered the others, while the latter was a disciple of the Xuantian Sect.

They didn't leave. Shen Ming challenged everyone out of pure fighting spirit, without any personal grudges, but he was still unhappy.

They wanted to see if Shen Ming was just blindly arrogant or if he truly had the ability.

"That's more like it," Shen Ming muttered to himself.

A continuous stream of boundless true energy surged forth, as if nine invisible dragons were flying in the sky. Many people thought that the Dragon Ascension Platform was once again spewing out dragon energy.

A fierce wind howled, and dark clouds loomed overhead.

Immediately afterwards, thousands of arcs of electricity crackled around Shen Ming's body, his temperament changed, and he became awe-inspiring and unapproachable.

"Nine Dragons Controlling Wind and Thunder!"

The nine dragons stirred up the wind and thunder, transforming into a ferocious giant dragon that landed on the Dragon Ascension Platform and rampaged wildly.

Compared to the dragon claw that Ji Xuan transformed into, it was less than the size of a palm.

Even the immovable Black Mountain in Cold Mountain couldn't suppress the dragon's tail.

Under the overwhelming dragon's might, Yan Wutian's Lifeless Killing Sword lost all its killing intent and its power was greatly reduced.

"This is true supernatural power!" someone exclaimed.

I thought Jiang Changkong's move just now was beyond the Yuantai realm, but compared to now, the difference is obvious.

After several loud bangs, the group that had unleashed their strongest techniques not only managed to scratch Shen Ming, but also suffered a great loss.

"It's fortunate that we attacked together, otherwise, if I had faced this move alone, I would have been dead without a burial place!" Yan Wutian was horrified, knowing that there was no hope of revenge in this life.

"This is not just catching up to his performance at the Floating Pagoda, it's many times stronger."

Ji Xuan had mixed feelings. He had fought Shen Ming at the Floating Pagoda before.

Because of the immeasurable power of Maha, Shen Ming was slightly stronger than him at the time, and punched him repeatedly until he fled in disarray.

In just six months, he caught up rapidly, and with the help of the dragon energy enhancing his true dragon bloodline, he surpassed his former self.

On the other hand, Shen Ming might not be able to match his performance at the Floating Pagoda.

With one side gaining and the other losing, Ji Xuan was full of confidence.

Who knew that Shen Ming not only caught up, but was also more than ten times stronger.

How to fight this? !

Shen Ming was a few years younger than him. Ji Xuan felt ashamed when he thought of what he had said before, and his Dao heart wavered.

Suddenly, Ji Xuan felt a chilling gust of sword wind blowing down.

"Well then, it's my turn next."

As he spoke, Shen Ming lifted his feet off the ground and soared into the air, causing a strange fluctuation in the space.

Immediately afterwards, flying swords radiating a chilling light began to appear, all of them transformed from golden flying swords.

"Across the vast sky, swords sweep across mountains and rivers!"

"Sword Nine - Reincarnation!"

The sound was like a resounding bell, echoing throughout the entire space.

Thousands upon thousands of flying swords whooshed forward.

Wherever they passed, the air hissed as they were cut, as if the space itself had been ripped open by these sharp flying swords.

The flying swords weren't targeted at any one person; they were divided into several waves, and everyone got a share.