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

"The second challenge is a clear distinction between black and white."

Ji Jiu and Shen Ming arrived at the second checkpoint.

Countless flying swords, black and white, floated in the vast space.

There were two huge jars on the ground.

"The flying swords will attack you. You must use the jar to catch them. The colors must be correct. If you fail to catch them, the black and white flying swords will extinguish your life-giving fire."

At this point, Ji Jiu hesitated, explaining that this level would also seal off divine sense and all pupil techniques, making it possible to detect traces only through the swordsmanship of the Black and White Academy.

For those outside the academy, there is practically no solution.

"let's start."

Ji Jiu decided not to give any hints, letting the person fail at the second level, so as not to become anxious at the third level.

The black and white flying swords would not cause fatal damage, and both sides could accept it.

"Is it really that simple?" Shen Ming asked, unsure.

"Yes."

Shen Ming arrived between the two jars and refined them with his natal fire. The jars then rose into the air and circled around him.

At the same time, the black and white flying swords were ready to move. They didn't simply fly out; they first gathered their strength in place and then transformed into beams of light.

At this point, the color of the beam was no longer obvious, and by the time the attack was launched, it was completely indistinguishable.

Shen Ming waved his hands, and two Go jars flew towards the flying sword, with a series of clanging sounds.

The flying swords transformed into chess pieces and fell into the jar.

This means that the colors match. If there is a mistake, the flying sword will ignore the jar and hit Shen Ming directly.

Ji Jiu wasn't in a hurry this time; the flying sword would increase in speed until it became blurry.

No one has ever managed to complete the Black and White Divine Palace, a challenge with a nine-star difficulty level, without making a single mistake.

A minute passed, and Shen Ming hadn't missed a single flying sword. Ji Jiu realized something was wrong.

How could he distinguish it so clearly?!

Upon closer inspection, it was discovered that Shen Ming's pupils reflected a layer of golden light, a sign that he was using a pupil technique.

This challenge has no restrictions except for external forces; one cannot use pupil techniques, as that is a restriction of the Black and White Divine Palace.

"The Eye of Truth-Seeing of the Western Regions Daoist Sect!? This is also a limited pupil technique."

Ji Jiu recognized this pupil technique and was even more puzzled.

At this moment, the flying sword formed a storm, with black and white colors densely intertwined, and roared in.

The essence of black and white swordsmanship is perfectly blended together.

"Even if he can use his eye technique, he probably can't withstand this wave."

The pupil technique only allows you to see clearly; now the test is on your swordsmanship.

What Ji Jiu couldn't figure out was that Shen Ming remained calm, pointed with his hand, and the two Go jars were almost overlapping, with the mouths of the jars split in two.

The flying sword storm fell into the jar one after another, making a series of crisp sounds.

"Nine-star difficulty, perfect performance!"

Ji Jiu had no choice but to take the young man in front of him seriously. His heart was in his throat, and he couldn't tell whether he wanted to see failure or success.

In the end, all the flying swords landed perfectly at the mouth of the jar.

The two Go jars were filled to the brim with Go stones, black and white, not one missing.

"Is this really it?" Shen Ming himself was a little unsure.

"Why are you able to use the Eye of Truth?" Ji Jiu couldn't help but ask.

"Can't it be used?"

Unaware of the limitations, Shen Ming naturally thought of using his pupil technique when facing the black and white flying swords.

If I don't know, then it doesn't exist.

"..."

Ji Jiu couldn't tell whether his reaction was a provocation or genuine.

"What kind of swordsmanship do you practice?" He became curious about the young man.

"The Way of Limitless Swordsmanship".

Shen Ming answered truthfully, and it was precisely the limitless nature of swordsmanship that allowed him to deal with everything with ease.

The Limitless Sword Path? Never heard of it. Ji Jiu frowned deeply. Even as a black-robed elder of the academy, he couldn't calm down for a while.

"You came prepared today, having made thorough preparations against my Black and White Divine Palace?"

Otherwise, it would be impossible to explain why Shen Ming was so relaxed.

"No."

"Then why did you challenge my Black and White Academy?" Ji Jiu had thought about this question yesterday, but hadn't gone into detail.

Everyone else is drumming and challenging others in front of their doors, so there's no need to think about what's going on.

But now, Shen Ming's behavior is forcing him to think about this issue.

There are more than just their training grounds in Baidi City; there are also the Qiankun Academy and the Shuihuo Academy.

Shen Ming was taken aback. The other party didn't even know what was going on, which was in line with the arrogance of people from the Central Region.

He then recounted the story of the Thunder Sword Seal.

"What else is happening?!"

Ji Jiuzhen didn't know, but considering Song Jingwen's personality, she was indeed capable of doing such a thing.

"Young Master Jiang, shouldn't you have consulted with us first after something like this happened? How can you challenge us right away?" He was both amused and exasperated. Could this be a custom in the Northern Region?

"senior."

Seeing his upright attitude, Shen Ming also showed him respect and said, "What would happen if I hadn't challenged him and had come directly to the academy to demand an explanation?"

"Of course it is..."

Ji Jiu subconsciously opened his mouth, but quickly couldn't say anything. Without seeing Shen Ming's performance in these two trials, this black-robed elder wouldn't take it seriously and would let his subordinates handle it.

The people below didn't take the people of the Northern Region seriously, and in the end, nothing came of it.

"Therefore, since we already know the outcome, there is no need to go through the procedures."

Shen Ming disliked such hypocrisy; being straightforward was his style. He added, "As for the life-or-death challenge, since I don't think I'll die, it's not really an exaggeration."

Say the most arrogant things in the most indifferent tone.

Ji Jiu was both amused and annoyed, and said, "Are you really that confident in passing the next three tests?"

"We weren't sure at first, but after these two tests, we can be sure," Shen Ming said.

"...I also want to see if an outsider can pass through the Nine Star Black and White Divine Palace."

Ji Jiu set aside his prejudices, his eyes revealing a certain purity, and the two of them arrived at the third level.

To their surprise, a woman was standing there.

Song Kyung-min!

"How come you're here?" Ji Jiu's surprise didn't seem feigned.

"Elder, let me play against him in the third level of the black and white chess game."

After greeting Ji Jiu, Song Jingwen looked at Shen Ming and said, "Your aggressive manner makes it seem like I'm particularly interested in your Thunder Sword Seal. Perfect, let's duel using the Thunder Sword Seal."

"You're Song Jingmin?"

Shen Ming sized up the other person's appearance, which matched his stereotypes.

"On the black and white chessboard, losing a game is not just a matter of losing your sword intent, but also a decline in your sword dao realm."

Ji Jiu said helplessly, "Song Jingwen, don't talk nonsense."

"Ninth Elder, I have already spoken to my grandfather."

Song Jingmin's attitude indicates that she holds a high position within the Black and White Academy.

Upon hearing this, Ji Jiu's face showed a helpless expression.

"It seems that even the Central Region Academy is not immune to this trend," Shen Ming said.

Ji Jiu gave a wry smile; such things are unavoidable wherever there are people.

"However, the meaning of this black and white chessboard is exactly what I want."

Looking at Song Jingwen's proud demeanor, Shen Ming wondered what she would be like if she cried.