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

This night was destined to be sleepless.

Although Shen Ming did not show up, he aroused the longing of countless people.

The cultivators from the Northern Region all came to study, hoping to obtain the true understanding of martial arts from the Central Region.

As a result, Shen Ming immediately caused trouble.

Those who witnessed Li Miaozhen beating the drum were deeply moved and remained so for a long time.

Li Miaozhen was a woman of unparalleled beauty, and many people still remember that she came from the Western Regions and had an extraordinary background.

Such figures stepping forward to challenge are truly worthy of being called the Twin Gods of the Northern Region.

In the central hall of the Black and White Dojo, all the elders were gathered.

There was only one elder in the black robe, the one who had accepted the challenge earlier.

The Black and White Academy has ten halls, each with only nine black-robed elders.

This person, ranked ninth, is named Ji Jiu.

Everyone looked serious, but no one spoke hastily. The hall was unusually quiet until an elderly man with white hair rushed in.

The head of the Qishi Mansion was much older than the academy elders in the hall, and his cultivation level was also at the half-step Dominator Realm, but he clearly showed a flattering expression when facing the people from the academy.

“Tell us about the Twin Gods of the Northern Region,” Ji Jiu said.

Master Qishi immediately began his explanation from the Xuantian Sect all the way to the Hidden Dragon Competition, including Shen Ming's mastery of the sword pellet and his incredible defense, as well as his innate holy body Dao embryo talent.

"Innate Sacred Body Dao Embryo? Who conducted the test?" Ji Jiu asked in surprise.

"Well... it's always just what he said." Master Qishi said awkwardly.

"He's trying to find a gimmick to cover up his true talent. He has a natal flying sword, no wonder he came to challenge our Black and White Academy."

Their academy focuses on swordsmanship.

“Since his defense is unparalleled, we can’t just send someone to fight him,” said a white-robed elder.

If they send out a Sovereign Realm expert to challenge a Supreme Realm expert, they have already lost.

"Then let's open the Black and White Divine Palace."

Just as outsiders had guessed, Ji Jiu planned to use the Black and White Divine Palace to deal with Shen Ming's challenge.

"Then, how many stars should we set it to?" the white-robed elder asked.

The Black and White Divine Palace has a wide range of uses, including recruiting disciples and helping them advance in rank. The difficulty varies depending on the purpose.

From one to nine, one star is the easiest, and nine stars are the most difficult.

“Nonsense, of course it’s nine stars,” Ji Jiu said.

The white-robed elders breathed a sigh of relief; there was nothing to worry about then.

……

At the same time, the rear hall of the temple served as the living quarters for the disciples.

Upon receiving the news, Wang Min hurriedly arrived at a spacious garden.

The temple was originally Chang Le Palace, and its gardens were planted with all kinds of exotic flowers, rare herbs, and precious trees.

Deep within the vegetation, a woman was comprehending the Dao of the Sword. Her skin was as white as snow, delicate and flawless, and her slightly upturned eyes carried an innate arrogance.

It was Song Jingwen, a disciple of the Black and White Academy.

"Junior Sister Song, that Xuan Tian Divine Child has come knocking on our door," Wang Min said.

Song Jingwen raised her eyebrows, revealing her spoiled and willful nature, and said unhappily, "This is your business with him. You keep bothering me. You forced the Thunder Sword Seal on me."

"Junior Sister Song, I didn't mean that. Didn't you hear the drumming just now?"

"What's that drumming sound?" Song Jingwen was puzzled; she had been focused on her meditation.

Wang Min then recounted what had just happened, and Song Jingwen panicked, worried that her father would scold her.

Not to mention his father, even Elder Ji Jiu wished he could slap that brat away. Song Jingwen thought about it again and couldn't help but find it amusing; those so-called twin divine sons of the Northern Region were truly overestimating themselves.

She had a good idea, so she rushed to the front hall and left Wang Min there.

……

After returning to his residence, Master Qishi informed Zhu Yuanbing of the news.

Subsequently, news spread from the Qishi Mansion, confirming the previous rumors that the challenge would be the Black and White Divine Palace.

According to the people of the Central Region, the Black and White Divine Palace is a square, three-dimensional building with five checkpoints.

There are a total of ninety-nine tests, which the academy places in different levels according to different situations. Among them, the most famous ones are: Black and White Millstone, Knowing Black and Guarding White, Yin and Yang in Harmony, Black and White Chessboard, Better to Have Nothing Than Something Inferior, Shifting Stars and Changing Time, etc.

At Zuixianlou, Shen Ming received the news, but he wasn't so arrogant as to leave without making any preparations.

“You’ve never trained at the top academies in the Central Region, so you’ll suffer greatly from their trials,” Li Miaozhen said.

"Don't worry, I have an innate sacred body and Dao embryo, so this method is actually advantageous to me," Shen Ming said.

Although Li Miaozhen felt that the Innate Sacred Body Dao Embryo was unreliable, she was not too worried because she remembered that the Monk Fatian, who was at the Sovereign Realm, had suffered a great loss at Shen Ming's hands.

As dawn broke amidst the intense anticipation of everyone, the area outside the Black and White Dojo was bustling with activity. People from both the Northern Region and the Outer Regions were eager to witness this momentous event.

Many people are wondering if the Black and White Academy will publicly announce the challenge process so that everyone can enjoy watching.

“If it were just us, the Black and White Academy would naturally not be satisfied, but today it will not be just us.” Someone said with certainty.

Before long, a powerful aura arrived, and a handsome young man with a tall and strong physique appeared.

"Qin Hao has come to observe the Holy Spirit Academy."

Immediately afterwards, another stunningly beautiful woman walked out from the crowd, wearing a light purple dress, with long, ink-black hair and an exquisite face.

"Qiankun Academy, Mu Yurou has come to observe the ceremony."

Then, one after another.

"Lin Yicai has come to observe Tianshan Academy."

“Yun Qitian from the Water and Fire Academy has come to observe the ceremony.”

"Su Ziming has come to observe Taiqing Academy."

A top-tier prodigy in the Central Region, and the most admired prodigy from the outer regions in White Emperor City.

One after another, they are all supreme beings, formidable contenders on the Supreme Ranking.

Zhu Yuanbing watched these people with longing eyes. They were all people he couldn't invite, but now they were all gathered together because of Shen Ming!

Nine drumbeats signal the start of the battle. If they fail, their lives will be decided by the Black and White Academy. Otherwise, it wouldn't attract so many people.

At this moment, the gates of the Black and White Dojo slowly opened, and the Black and White Divine Palace appeared in the sky above the dojo.

Cheers erupted from the crowd, hoping that the two divine sons of the Northern Region would not disappoint.

"coming!"

Finally, amidst a sea of ​​eagerly awaiting gazes, the boy arrived as promised.

Sunlight streamed down, highlighting Shen Ming's tall and straight figure.

As he approached, the surrounding crowd involuntarily fell silent, all eyes fixed on him.

Those who were interested compared him with the geniuses of the Central Region and found that he was in no way inferior, and even superior.

"Shen Ming, the Black and White Academy has come from afar to impart knowledge, teach skills, and resolve doubts. How dare you be so rude and disregard my White Emperor City!"

Just then, Zhu Yuanbing stepped forward, stopped Shen Ming, and began to criticize him.

One should speak according to one's stance. Even though Zhu Yuanbing knew that everyone in the Central Region was watching closely, as she represented Baidi City, she naturally had to make a statement.

"Who are you?"

As a result, Shen Ming's frowning remark really angered Zhu Yuanbing, who felt that he was being deliberately humiliated.

“Baidi City, Zhu Yuanbing,” she said coldly.

Shen Ming lowered his eyes; given his identity, those words from before seemed somewhat ironic.

Baidi City wants to become the leader of the Northern Region in order to curry favor with the Central Region.