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

"Contemplating the heavens and earth and merging with the martial arts realm is an essential step in cultivating supernatural powers and can also strengthen the fire of the spirit. Remember not to blindly pursue realm cultivation."

Finally, Liang Mingxi emphasized this point.

If one only seeks momentary pleasure and focuses solely on cultivation, one will be unable to master supernatural powers when one reaches the Heavenly Supreme Realm, and thus lose the qualification to compete for the Great Dao.

Although the Heavenly Sovereign is a height that many cultivators can only dream of, it is possible to become a guest elder of a first-class power.

However, Nalan Li and Shen Ming are respectively the Goddess and Son of the Xuantian God, so their standards cannot be compared with those of ordinary people.

The two indicated they understood and were about to leave.

Suddenly, two dazzling beams of light appeared before them, revealing two magnificent feather robes, their hems fluttering and exuding a mysterious aura.

One of them was snow-white, without a single blemish, and the silk threads shimmered with a faint, cold light.

The snow-white feather robe is very selective in terms of who can wear it, but it looks perfect on Nalan Li.

Nalan Li seemed to have transformed into a fairy from the clouds, pure and ethereal, with an extraordinary temperament.

The other garment was a cyan feather robe, which fit Shen Ming perfectly, adding a touch of mysterious majesty.

As Shen Ming and Nalan Li were wondering, the doors of the main hall slowly opened, and they could feel an overwhelming aura outside.

"Go ahead, everyone's waiting for you." Liang Mingxi's smile carried a hint of schadenfreude.

The two slowly walked out of the main hall, and were instantly stunned by the scene before them.

The sect members were gathered in an orderly fashion on the plaza outside the hall, bathed in sunlight that seemed to drape them in a layer of dazzling golden light.

The sect disciples were dressed in uniform and looked solemn.

The sect elders stood with their hands behind their backs, dressed in magnificent robes and wearing tall crowns, their faces solemn and dignified.

In the very center of the square, a magnificent stone platform stands tall, with a mysterious spirit fire burning on it.

A delicate, ethereal fragrance filled the air, lingering and enchanting.

"Welcome, Goddess Xuantian!"

"Welcome, Divine Child of the Mysterious Heaven!"

Everyone shouted in unison, their voices soaring into the sky and shaking the surrounding area.

Over the years, the Xuantian Sect has welcomed divine sons and daughters, and the necessary ceremonies have been indispensable.

If it weren't for the ancient clans' restless ambitions and the constant turmoil in all directions, it would have been like the Xuan Tian Grand Ceremony, where guests from all directions were invited to a banquet.

Shen Ming remained calm and composed, but he keenly noticed that Nalan Li's breathing was somewhat rapid.

Although she still maintained an ethereal, otherworldly demeanor, her nervousness was palpable.

Shen Ming guessed that she probably wanted to fly back to her cave directly.

At this moment, Elder Xuan Yuan, the second Sovereign Realm expert of the Xuan Tian Sect, dressed in a solemn robe, walked up to Nalan Li, holding a white silk ribbon in his hand.

One of the Three Treasures of Xuantian: Xuantian Silk!

The white ribbon appeared as soft as silk, pure white as snow, without a single impurity, and shimmered with a gentle and holy light under the sunlight.

The Dao weapon, which surpasses even the spirit weapon, possesses boundless wondrous uses, encompassing all things and capable of overturning rivers and seas.

Immediately afterwards, Xuan Yuan came to Shen Ming's side, also holding a Dao weapon in his hand.

A round object, like a miniature bright moon, exudes a cool and mysterious glow.

The Three Treasures of Xuantian, the Xuantian Wheel.

It consists of inner and outer rings, each with five leaves.

Each leaf represents one of the five elements: water, fire, thunder, wind, and earth.

When fully charged, it can command the wind and rain and unleash its own potential.

Even if the five elements are not fully developed, this item is still an extremely powerful treasure, indestructible and infinitely powerful.

These two Taoist weapons represent the identities of the two individuals.

“He actually did it.”

Among the many disciples, Liu Ruyan and Xu Lingyue were particularly moved.

Liu Ruyan remembered that on her first day in the inner domain, she said she wanted to become a divine child.

Less than a year has passed, and now Shen Ming, dressed in a blue feather robe, with the Xuan Tian Wheel floating beside him, is the center of attention.

Xu Lingyue wanted to jump up and shout, "This is my brother!"

If the Xuan Tianzi (Black Heavenly Son) is a symbol of honor, then the Shenzi (Divine Son) holds real power.

If what happened a few days ago were to happen again, the Enforcement Hall would not be qualified to take action against Shen Ming.

In addition, the divine son and the divine daughter each have their own protectors.

Shen Ming's protector was naturally Xuan Yuan.

Seeing Elder Xuan Yuan's genuine joy, as well as the many disciples and elders in the square, Shen Ming made up his mind.

Regardless of what his family's arrangements were, he didn't intend to wait any longer.

"Elder, I have something to say to you."

"Hmm? Perfect."

After the ceremony, Xuan Yuan led him back to Xiaoyao Peak and said first, "After listening to the sect leader's sermon, I realized that we absolutely must go to Tiancang River."

Green hills stretch around the estuary, and the sound of waves faintly echoes like the roar of spring thunder.

It refers to the estuary of the Tiancang River, which is also the direction where the sun sets.

You could emulate Kuafu's (a legendary Chinese figure) cosmic vision of chasing the sun amidst the wind and thunder, and travel thousands of miles across rivers to see if the Kowloon City Lord's method works.

It can be said that, looking at the entire Northern Region, the Jiang Family Sacred River is the most suitable place for Shen Ming to cultivate.

"As for the Jiang family's attitude, we'll do it secretly and deal with them when they find out," Xuan Yuan chuckled.

“Elder, there’s no need for such trouble. I also have another name, Jiang Ming. My father is the head of the Jiang family,” Shen Ming said.

"..."

Xuan Yuan blinked, not quite understanding.

The next second, he jumped up on the spot, thinking to himself, "You and the sect leader are really the same. Can't you talk about such important matters in a less flat tone?"

"Aren't you the illegitimate son of the Transmission Elder?"

Shen Ming took the initiative to talk about his background, so Xuan Yuan had no more reservations.

"Ah? No."

Shen Ming was baffled; where did this come from?

"Cough cough."

Xuan Yuan looked embarrassed. He had heard about this from someone else, and the Transmission Elder had not denied it.

"Tell me what exactly happened!"

Shen Ming then recounted what he knew.

The Jiang family invited an elder to transmit his skills, who discovered his talent and brought him back to the Xuantian Sect, where he lived in seclusion under an assumed name.

It's that simple, or at least that's what he thinks.

Isn't this just a way for a family to deal with a discarded member? Xuan Yuan thought to himself. As a Supreme Elder, he was familiar with this kind of operation.

“But Shen Ming is comparable to a top genius in the Central Region. If Old Xu has misjudged him, he should inform the Jiang family based on his performance.”

Why didn't the Jiang family send anyone to inquire when the Taiyi Treasure Vault was in trouble?

For a moment, many questions arose in Xuan Yuan's mind.

"Young Ming, are you kidding me? Even if you're not the heir of the Jiang family, I can still take you on a journey across the Yangtze River. Don't lie to me."

After much thought, Xuan Yuan concluded that Shen Ming was most likely lying.

Shen Ming was both amused and exasperated; these days, nobody believes the truth.

He mentioned the Taiyi Treasury and his conflict with Li Yingyi.

There were disciples present at the time who had heard the name 'Jiang Ming'.

Upon hearing this, Xuan Yuan's heart tightened.

If that's the case, then when they were investigating Li Yingyi's cause of death, the sect should have known Shen Ming's true identity.

The reason there isn't is that nobody cares.

It's estimated that when the elders who conducted the investigation heard the name Jiang Ming, that was it—nothing more.

Suddenly, Xuan Yuan felt a surge of anger for no apparent reason.

He suddenly understood why Shen Ming was so depressed; it was as if he had been dead outside for more than half a year and his family didn't even know.

"Outrageous! Come here! I'll take you to demand an explanation!"