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

Three days later, a deep and powerful sound resounded throughout the Xuantian Mountains; it was the sound of a horn, piercing through the clouds.

Immediately following was the deep and sacred sound of the chime bells.

They echo each other, intertwining together to create a thrilling experience.

The entire sect was in high spirits, with cheers rising and falling.

The Xuan Tian Cloud Ship came into view, and as it passed through the great formation, auspicious five-colored clouds appeared in the sky.

Such a grand display was to welcome the triumphant return of the Xuan Emperor.

They didn't know much about what happened inside the Dragon's Lair, but the news that Shen Ming had won first place on the Hidden Dragon Ranking and brought glory to the Xuan Tian Sect had already spread throughout the sect.

On the Xuan Tian Cloud Ship, Ma Liang and his disciples were even more excited than Shen Ming.

All they did on their journey was wait to return to their sect and tell their relatives and friends about the Hidden Dragon Grand Competition they had witnessed.

Those disciples who did not go to Kowloon City suffered heavy losses!

Finally, the Xuantian Cloud Ship landed at Xuantian Square on Tongtian Peak.

"It really is the Xuan Tianzi!"

The moment Shen Ming stepped down, the square erupted in cheers.

Everyone loves to hear stories of resurrection and triumphant return.

"I'll go find the sect leader to discuss matters first. You enjoy your moment of glory."

Xuan Yuan left Shen Ming to enjoy the moment alone and headed straight for the inner domain.

Shen Ming, accustomed to big events, remained calm, only thinking of letting his relatives and friends know he was safe.

"Sister Lingyue."

Just then, Xu Lingyue squeezed out of the crowd and moved closer to him.

Shen Ming was still wondering why Sister Lingyue looked so pale when he heard the words coming from beside him.

For a moment, his face turned ashen.

"take me!"

The disciples of Xuantian Sect saw Xuan Tianzi angrily leave with Xu Lingyue, and they were all puzzled.

Some people guessed the reason: two days ago, Shen Ming's good friend Zhang Haoran violated the sect rules by interfering with Hu Ping's cultivation in the Enforcement Hall, and was expelled from the sect with all his cultivation gone.

The matter originated from Xiaoyao Peak, and it is expected that Xuan Tianzi will not let it go.

Xu Lingyue led Shen Ming to a courtyard on Daqiong Peak.

Here, Shen Ming saw Zhang Haoran lying motionless on the bed.

The bruises on his body had not yet faded, and most seriously, his cultivation level had been destroyed, and he had fallen into a coma.

Shen Ming's pupils contracted, and his body tensed up. He had never experienced such emotional fluctuations even when confronting several Heavenly Sovereigns.

Xu Lingyue told him that when the news from Kowloon City reached the sect that day, Hu Ping and the other two were in a panic.

Hu Ping went into the law enforcement hall alone to discuss countermeasures with his father.

A dozen minutes later, Hu Ping emerged again, regaining his confidence, and continued to question Zhang Haoran, insisting that Zhang Haoran had interrupted his fellow disciple's cultivation.

Two other people testified, and the court punished Zhang Haoran.

Zhang Haoran is no longer a disciple of the Xuantian Sect and cannot stay in the inner domain.

It was Xu Lingyue who brought him to Daqiong Peak to recuperate, abolishing his cultivation level so that he wouldn't fall into a coma.

Shen Ming activated his Eye of Truth and discovered that a strange light was flowing along the blood vessels in Zhang Haoran's heart area.

Having confirmed that his life was not in danger, Shen Ming inquired about more details.

"Hu Ping is one of the most ruthless disciples of Xiaoyao Peak. In addition, he beat Zhang Haoran several times. He knows that he has completely offended you. So he decided to go all the way and stick to Zhang Haoran's crimes, using the sect rules as a shield."

Over the past two days, Xu Lingyue has figured this out.

"Well said, 'If you're going to do something, do it all the time.'" Shen Ming sneered repeatedly; he rarely acted like this.

Xu Lingyue looked ashamed. Her father was still in seclusion and had no idea who to ask for help at the time.

"Take me there," Shen Ming said.

"To the Hall of Enforcement?"

Xu Lingyue believed that he was going to demand an explanation.

“No, Hu Ping’s Lingfeng,” Shen Ming said.

"After that day, Hu Ping announced to the public that he was in seclusion for cultivation, put down the Dragon-Slaying Stone in his cave, and refused to see any visitors." Xu Lingyue was secretly anxious.

Shen Ming is currently enjoying immense popularity and prestige within the Xuantian Sect.

Within the sect, everything must be done in accordance with the sect rules and regulations; no recklessness is allowed.

Otherwise, Hu Ping wouldn't have dared to take such drastic measures.

"Sister Lingyue, take me there." A slight smile appeared on Shen Ming's lips, a habit of his when he spoke, but at this moment the smile was devoid of any warmth, as cold as a knife.

Xu Lingyue knew that he was determined, and even if she didn't lead the way, he would ask others.

"it is good."

Xu Lingyue understood Shen Ming's personality and knew that it would be useless to persuade him at this point.

The two walked out of the courtyard and boarded a flying boat to enter the inner domain.

Shen Ming is now the center of attention, and there are always people following him.

They were all extremely excited when they saw the direction Shen Ming and Xu Lingyue had gone.

We're going to settle accounts with Hu Ping!

The Enforcement Hall has already determined the nature of Hu Ping and Zhang Haoran's case.

Shen Ming didn't go to the Enforcement Hall to overturn the case; instead, he went directly to Hu Ping!

……

At this moment, Hu Ping was in his cave, with a young female disciple lying in his arms.

His public announcement of seclusion was, of course, an excuse to avoid the limelight.

"Senior Brother Hu, you're really amazing! You're not afraid of Xuan Tianzi at all!" the girl in his arms said deliberately.

Hu Ping was very pleased. This female disciple came from Nanshui Prefecture, where women all had very pleasant voices.

"What's there to be afraid of? Even if he becomes the Xuan Tian Son, the Xuan Tian Divine Son, or even the Xuan Tian Sect Master, the Xuan Tian Sect is not a one-man show. Otherwise, what would be the point of having a Supreme Elder?"

Hu Ping pinched the female disciple's cheek and said, "Besides, he is not a direct disciple and has no foundation or backing in the sect. As long as I don't make a move, I'm not afraid of him at all. If he has the guts, let him come and smash my cave."

As soon as he finished speaking, Hu Ping's Mountain and River Token rippled considerably.

Once the Dragon-Slaying Stone is placed in the cave, it will be completely isolated from all external interference.

However, to prevent disciples from being trapped inside and dying without knowing the danger, they can use the Mountain and River Token to check the situation outside.

Hu Ping raised an eyebrow and activated the Mountain and River Token using his primordial true energy.

Suddenly, the scene outside appeared before my eyes.

Hu Ping and his female disciple's pupils constricted. In the scene, a figure stood just outside the cave.

Xuan Tianzi, Shen Ming!

The ground beneath his feet was cracked, caused by his uncontrollable rage as he crashed down from the airship.

Seriously? You're really coming?

Hu Ping's facial muscles twitched as he said, "It's alright. I'll announce to the outside world that I'm in seclusion. According to the sect rules, no one is allowed to disturb me."

It's unclear whether he was saying this to comfort himself or to reassure the female disciple beside him.

As soon as he finished speaking, he saw Shen Ming walk to the entrance of the cave.

Hu Ping looked at the heavy broken dragon stone, then at Shen Ming in the picture, and felt a strange sense of urgency.

"No, he wouldn't dare to act recklessly, and the Dragon-Slaying Stone can block attacks from Supreme Realm experts..." Hu Ping muttered to himself.

Six Paths of Samsara Fist!

Bang!

Before he could finish speaking, Shen Ming in the scene had already thrown a punch, and the Dragon-Slaying Stone in the cave erupted with a deafening sound.

They even heard a cracking sound coming from the dragon-slaying stone.

Hu Ping couldn't help but tremble. How dare the Xuan Emperor do this?

This is a crime punishable by expulsion from the sect and the loss of one's cultivation!