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

The next day, the elder of punishments announced the verdict.

The Enforcement Hall was found to have committed serious dereliction of duty, and the Hu family father and son abused their power for personal gain, forcing Emperor Xuan to take drastic measures in a time of crisis.

Moreover, the first thing the new hall master did was to investigate all the disciples who had gone to Xiaoyao Peak to plunder spiritual essence.

Disciples who voluntarily admit their mistakes and make amends before the Enforcement Hall discovers the truth will be exempt from punishment.

Immediately, dozens of disciples came to Xiaoyao Peak to apologize.

Shen Ming ignored them and was not on Xiaoyao Peak, but on another spiritual peak in a large grotto-heaven.

Haoran Peak!

The spiritual peak that the sect compensated Zhang Haoran with was several times stronger in spiritual energy than his original spiritual peak.

Zhang Haoran remained unconscious, and was being cared for around the clock by the physicians arranged by the sect.

"I wonder who will wake up first, you or Ni Die."

Shen Ming gave a wry smile. Fortunately, both of them were lucky, otherwise he would have thought he was a jinx.

At this moment, a cold wind blew in, carrying countless snowflakes, causing the temperature in the inner region to drop sharply.

Soon news came that the source of the snowstorm was the Ice Cave Heaven, Nalan Li's spiritual peak.

This senior sister broke through to the Supreme Realm after Shen Ming!

Nalan Li returned to Xuantian Sect with Shen Ming yesterday.

While Shen Ming was fighting against the Law Enforcement Hall, Nalan Li went straight to her cave to cultivate in seclusion and try to break through to the Supreme Realm.

In less than a day, he successfully broke through the barrier.

Instantly, countless figures flew towards Nalan Li's spiritual peak, all there to offer their congratulations.

Shen Ming thought about it and decided not to join in the fun.

He really wasn't in the mood; he was still thinking about things at home.

In the afternoon, he met Nalan Li at the Xuantian Hall.

My impression of Senior Sister Nalan is that she is a true ice queen, keeping everyone at arm's length.

He devoted himself wholeheartedly to spiritual practice and rarely talked to people.

After breaking through to the Supreme Realm, Nalan Li's waterfall-like black hair turned into silver-white hair, which, combined with the strange phenomena of wind and snow, made her look like a fairy who had descended to the mortal world.

The one who summoned the two people was the sect leader Liang Mingxi, and Elder Xuan Yuan was also present.

“Shen Ming, your talent is no less than that of the top geniuses in the Central Region, and may even be better. However, after what happened yesterday, half of the sect’s senior members advocated crippling you.”

For them, even knowing that you will surpass them in the future and lead the Xuantian Sect to new heights is irrelevant.

But if it doesn't align with their interests, or rather, if the sect becomes powerful but they aren't in control, they'd rather not have it.

Liang Mingxi asked in a gentle voice with a slight smile, "What do you think about this?"

“It happens wherever there are people,” Shen Ming said.

"No resentment?" Liang Mingxi asked.

Shen Ming shook his head; he didn't even care.

"Don't you want to change?" Liang Mingxi asked again.

Shen Ming shook his head again; he wasn't arrogant enough to change human nature.

"You are better than me."

Liang Mingxi nodded slightly and sighed, "When I was your age, I also focused my energy on this for a while, wanting everyone to be like a dragon, but I found that it was just a beautiful aspiration."

Shen Ming seemed to understand, but was curious as to why they were saying these things.

"Shen Ming, from this day forward, you are the Divine Child of Xuan Tian."

Liang Mingxi didn't give any background information; it was as if he were explaining a trivial matter.

"Hmm." Shen Ming's reaction was equally indifferent.

Such a momentous matter as the Xuan Tian Divine Son was thus decided in such an ordinary and unremarkable way.

“Nalan, you are the Goddess of Xuantian,” Liang Mingxi said again.

A faction can have both a divine son and a divine daughter at the same time, but it must be strong enough itself, otherwise it will scatter resources.

The Xuantian Sect currently has two Sovereign Realm experts, both of whom are capable of venturing out into the world.

With the opening of the Great Northern Era, this arrangement makes sense.

“This isn’t about creating competition between you; on the contrary, it’s about helping each other out,” Liang Mingxi said.

"It is entirely up to the sect leader to decide."

"I'm OK."

Nalan Li and Shen Ming spoke one after the other.

Xuan Yuan, who was present, couldn't help but put his hand to his forehead. These three people really had similar personalities.

Such an important event should be full of ceremony, as grand as possible. But looking at the reactions of these three people, no one would believe it if you told them.

But it's for the best. The ancient tribes are eyeing us covetously now, so keeping a low profile is better.

“For the next three days, I will preside over the Xuan Tian sermon and guide you to understand the supreme mysteries,” Liang Mingxi said.

As soon as the words were spoken, the vast Xuan Tian Hall underwent a transformation. With the alternation of light, the dome became as deep and dazzling as a vast starry sky.

The four walls of the main hall are like ever-changing canvases, constantly displaying magnificent natural scenes.

One of the paintings depicts a world-destroying storm.

The storm, like an enraged dragon, was trying to destroy everything.

There is also a world frozen by ice and snow, where the world is covered in white snow, as if a thick silver blanket has been laid out, devoid of any life.

Immediately afterwards, a tsunami surged in. Huge waves, as high as city walls, rushed and roared towards the hall.

Shen Ming and Nalan Li, being in the midst of it, felt as if they had been struck a heavy blow to their bodies and minds.

"Compared to heaven and earth, the power we wield is so insignificant. Therefore, we must grasp the power of heaven and earth, integrate it into martial arts, and then evolve it into supernatural abilities. Only in this way can we be called the supreme beings of heaven and earth."

Shen Ming recalled what the head of the Enforcement Hall had said yesterday: none of his moves had been tempered by heaven and earth, and could be easily seen through.

The sword intent and wind and thunder unintentionally aligned with this point, which is why it defeated him.

"Observing the mysteries of heaven and earth is called the method of observing heaven and earth. Observing the mysteries of heaven and earth is to observe the secrets of creation."

Liang Mingxi spoke about the true meaning and insights of visualization techniques.

Shen Ming composed himself. As the youngest Sovereign Realm expert, the Sect Leader's teachings and instructions were of utmost importance.

Each Heavenly-level cultivation technique can lead to the Supreme Being of Heaven and Earth, and naturally, it also includes methods of visualization.

However, the techniques only teach how to do it; in practice, someone still needs to guide you through the process.

When Liang Mingxi talks about other paths of spiritual practice, he basically says: "First do it like this, then do it like this, and then you're done."

Whether others can do it or not is their business.

Only when discussing his views on heaven and earth does he become eloquent and passionate.

Xuan Yuan pondered the paintings and stone carvings in the Sect Master's Purple Mansion.

It is a tradition of the Xuantian Sect for the sect leader to teach the goddesses and gods the way of observing the heavens and earth.

The reason Xuan Yuan was present was because they were worried that the sect leader would finish speaking in just a few words, so they could add anything at any time.

As Xuan Yuan listened, he found himself gaining insights and was greatly shaken.

Could it be that breaking through to the Dominator Realm can also improve one's comprehension?

Upon closer listening, I realized that it was the sect leader who spoke well.

He couldn't help but envy Nalan Li and Shen Ming for having this kind of treatment.

After three days and three nights, Xuan Tian's sermon finally ended, but Nalan Li and Shen Ming were still eager for more, having gained a comprehensive understanding of the Supreme Realm.

Of course, this does not mean that they have mastered the power of heaven and earth. The next step is to find the power of heaven and earth that suits them, to see it with their own eyes, and to experience it personally!

Shen Ming possesses wind and thunder attributes in his martial arts due to the Golden Platform of Wind and the Golden Platform of Thunder.

The corresponding concept of heaven and earth is exemplified by Kuafu chasing the sun amidst wind and thunder!