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

The cloud ship bound for Baidi City was packed with rooms and the deck was teeming with people.

In recent days, Baidi City has become the focus of attention in the Northern Region.

"The four great academies and four great schools of the Central Region are all spreading their teachings in Baidi City!"

"Not only that, the Great Luo Palace is also open, reflecting the projection of the World Tree, and one can receive its blessing."

"Things are getting better in my Northern Region too."

On the top floor of the cloud ship, in a luxurious room, Shen Ming stood by the window, listening to the discussion below. He could clearly feel the urgency and excitement of the people there, as if arriving late would mean missing countless opportunities.

After learning about the Thunder Sword Seal, he set off for Baidi City, accompanied by Li Miaozhen and Fang Lingyun.

When Fang Lingyun learned that they were going to Baidi City, he was also unwilling to be left out and wanted to go and see for himself.

Suddenly, the cloud ship came to a stop in the sky. As the formation was activated, a layer of mist covered the surface of the ship, blending into the sky.

In the sea of ​​clouds not far away, a golden roc soared out, its wingspan reaching hundreds of feet when spread.

With a gentle flap of its wings, the resulting gale dispersed all the white clouds in this area of ​​the sky.

The cloud ship's disguise was exposed without any further action, but fortunately the golden roc was already tens of millions of miles away.

After the crisis was resolved, the cloud ship continued its journey to its destination.

"A sixth-tier demon!"

"It's terrifying! Sixth-tier monsters are everywhere these days!"

"Crisis and opportunity go hand in hand. Sixth-order demons are rampant, and there are also many rare and precious natural treasures."

There was a moment of silence on the deck, followed by a flurry of discussion.

Shen Ming looked in the direction Dapeng had left, lost in thought. All of Baidi City's actions revolved around the demon.

Whether it's receiving elixirs as a reward or cultivating profound martial arts from the Central Region, it all requires slaying demons.

Once the number of demons in the Northern Region has decreased to the point where they no longer pose a threat to humans, White Emperor City will rise to become a top-tier power and dominate the Northern Region.

What puzzled Shen Ming was: what resources did Baidi City have to support such a large-scale operation and even allow the academies and schools of the Central Region to set up shop in Baidi City?

If Shen Ming were an ordinary cultivator, he wouldn't need to think so much, but he is the dual divine son of the Xuan Tian Sect and the Jiang family.

Baidi City invited him to the Daluo Palace without setting any conditions, which can be described as full of sincerity.

"The martial arts of the Northern Region originated in Baidi City, and were then divided into ten major sects. The Jiang family and the Tianlan Dynasty are both outsiders. Baidi City did this because of your status as the Xuantian Divine Child." These were the words of his father, Jiang Tianxing.

The struggle for supremacy is not about right or wrong. The Xuantian Sect has been at the height of its power recently. If Baidi City wants to become the overlord of the Northern Region, a conflict is inevitable.

Therefore, Shen Ming asked Xuan Tianzong for his opinion.

"It can now be confirmed that the term 'Xuantian Northern Region' originated from Baidi City. It was initially intended to flatter and then to test the waters."

The Xuan Tian Sect has no ambition to contend for supremacy; it's just that the atmosphere has reached this point, and to bow down, admit defeat, and hand over their fortune is worse than going home to farm. These are Elder Xuan Yuan's exact words.

This also represents the attitude of the Xuantian Sect. As for how to proceed, that's up to Shen Ming himself.

Shen Ming dislikes special treatment, whether it's good or bad.

At that moment, he heard Li Miaozhen's voice.

……

At the stern, Li Miaozhen and Fang Lingyun were chatting idly, unaware that they had become a spectacle for others.

She was graceful and elegant, like a delicate orchid blooming in a gentle breeze.

She had an exquisitely beautiful face, with eyebrows like distant mountains, eyes like autumn water, a delicate nose, naturally red lips, and skin as white as snow, seemingly fragile enough to break with a touch, radiating a soft glow under the sunlight.

The two women were chatting happily when a few tactless people came over and disturbed them.

"Gentlemen, my name is Chang Wanming, a disciple of the Giant Sword Sect. I apologize for disturbing you. You are not from the Northern Region, are you?"

The speaker was a young man, tall and handsome, dressed in a white and gold battle suit.

"Oh? Why do you say that?"

Li Miaozhen originally didn't want to pay attention to him, but after hearing him say that, she thought he knew her background.

Chang Wanming smiled and said, "With such beauty and grace, if you were from the Northern Region, I would certainly have seen you before."

Upon hearing this, Li Miaozhen almost got goosebumps.

She regretted responding; Chang Wanming was like a persistent leech, sticking to her like glue.

His followers sang his praises, saying that Senior Brother Chang had been traveling around, killing ferocious beasts on battlefields outside the realm, and competing for the Supreme Ranking in the Central Region.

Upon learning of the great changes that had occurred in the Northern Region, he rushed back to develop his career.

"I always regretted that the Northern Region didn't have a Supreme Ranking, but now I'm very happy to be in the top ten," Chang Wanming said.

It must be said that Chang Wanming is indeed outstanding in the Northern Region, possessing the Heavenly Supreme Realm and being a sword cultivator.

There are many Supreme Realm experts like him who have returned from outside.

Fang Lingyun remembered hearing from someone that this was someone who went out to work and then returned to their hometown to develop their career.

“I know many geniuses in the Central Region. Maybe I’ll meet them in White Emperor City. Miss, are you going to challenge the Wind and Fire Tribulation…” Chang Wanming ignored the coldness on Li Miaozhen’s face and continued to pester her.

Fang Lingyun suddenly asked, "Should we call you Senior Brother or Martial Uncle?"

Chang Wanming looked embarrassed. Although he was around thirty years old, he was actually over a hundred years old.

The lifespan of a Supreme Realm cultivator is three hundred years. After breaking through to the Supreme Realm, the rate of aging in appearance will slow down.

Fang Lingyun and Li Miaozhen are both in their early twenties, while Chang Wanming is old enough to be their grandfather.

"In the Northern Region's Supreme Realm, I, Chang, can be considered to be in my prime." Chang Wanming's tone was somewhat stiff.

No sooner had he said that than Shen Ming walked over.

Li Miaozhen, who had always treated him coldly, suddenly became energetic and went to greet him when she saw him coming.

Shen Ming said nothing and left with the two women.

Chang Wanming frowned, somewhat unable to accept it, and stepped forward to block the way.

“Friend, when you’re out and about, you’re just making friends. Why be so arrogant and make me lose face in front of my friends?” Chang Wanming said with a hint of sarcasm and provocation.

He found that the boy showed no fear, but rather an expression of great interest.

"You don't recognize me?" Shen Ming asked.

"Ha, should I know you?"

Chang Wanming raised an eyebrow and immediately said smugly, "I've been to various regions and met countless geniuses, so I might have forgotten..."

He changed the subject, intending to make a few sarcastic remarks about Shen Ming.

As a result, his friends recognized Shen Ming and rushed over to pull him aside.

One of them even cast an apologetic glance at Shen Ming.

Shen Ming suddenly lost interest and left.

"What are you doing?" Chang Wanming said with dissatisfaction.

"You've just returned and don't recognize this person. He is the Divine Child of Xuantian!"

"So what if he's the Divine Child of Xuantian? The Divine Child of a sect in the Northern Region is only at the early stage of Earthly Sovereign." Chang Wanming said dismissively.

"You don't understand, let me tell you!"

It wasn't until his friend recounted Shen Ming's achievements in the past year that Chang Wanming's mouth gradually opened, and he remained speechless for a long time.

A sixteen-year-old Supreme Realm expert?!

When will the Northern Region produce such a figure?!