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

"Hurry up."

Mo Yuan and the others disregarded the strange movements of the World Tree and quickened their pace, worried that they would miss the Ancient Holy Academy if they were too late.

As a result, the whispers Shen Ming heard became more urgent, and words began to surface in his mind.

"Fortune, destiny, foundation of the Dao."

Putting them together, it's not hard to guess what it means.

"For cultivators from the lower realms to reach the upper realms, talent alone is not enough; they also need sufficient luck?" Shen Ming transmitted these words through his divine sense.

Furthermore, the World Tree emitted significant fluctuations, and even the Star Road experienced slight tremors.

Shen Ming frowned deeply; things really hadn't gone according to plan.

"It's fine."

Li Miaozhen's heart was always with him, and the two of them cultivated the "Azure Lotus Twin Life Technique," their minds becoming one.

"But……"

"I will wait for you at the Patching Heaven Sect."

"Well."

Neither of them were indecisive, and they didn't waste time with unnecessary words.

Li Miaozhen must leave the Xuanhuang Continent, otherwise Heaven will not allow it. The Patching Heaven Sect is a good place to go.

Shen Ming wants to seize the destiny of the Xuanhuang Continent, become the chosen one of the plane, and lay a solid foundation.

A temporary separation is for a better reunion.

But can we go back along this star path?

While Shen Ming was still pondering this question, he noticed that the group from the Patching Heaven Sect were becoming uneasy.

After the commotion, Mo Yuan and the others discovered something terrifying: the star path had no end and stretched endlessly forward.

"Connecting the two worlds, a portal will appear on the star path. If something goes wrong, it will continue to extend in this way."

"What can we do then? If we die here, we won't even leave a body behind."

"Hasn't our Heaven-Mending Sect's star path always been very stable?"

The disciples of the Patching Heaven Sect panicked. No matter how strong their cultivation or how high their status, everyone is equal in the face of death.

Shen Ming knew that the World Tree was preventing him from leaving.

“It must be my fault for letting me go…” he said.

"That's right! It's his fault! There's only one explanation: he's a cultivator from the lower realm, his cultivation level is too low, and the burden on the star path is too great." Cang Yue interrupted him, shouting excitedly.

Elder Mo Yuan was taken aback; indeed, there was such a saying.

The Star Path is essentially like smuggling; the difficulty is determined by one's cultivation level.

However, Mo Yuan also knew that talent and potential could balance this out.

The phrase "the appearance of an emperor" was merely flattery; he still had no idea what Shen Ming's true talent was.

Judging from Xinglu's reaction, it doesn't seem very good.

Mo Yuan frowned. He couldn't very well send Shen Ming away, as that would surely make the Empress resent him.

Mo Yuan noticed Cang Yue's reaction; faced with death, he lost his composure and couldn't control his emotions.

Perhaps I don't need to be the bad guy.

"Don't force your way into a world that doesn't belong to you. Just stay here peacefully. And don't even think about implicating the Empress, do you?"

As expected, Cang Yue started to drive people away, revealing his true feelings from the beginning.

"Yes, yes, if this continues, we'll all die here."

"Please help me, let's go back."

Seeing that Cang Yue was taking the lead, the other disciples of the Heaven-Mending Sect also spoke up.

Li Miaozhen snorted coldly. "Disciples of the Great Sect, you are truly disappointing."

"How to go back?"

Shen Ming was going to leave anyway, so he didn't understand why these disciples of the Heaven-Mending Sect were in such a hurry.

"Go back, go down." Elder Mo Yuan breathed a sigh of relief.

Shen Ming and Li Miaozhen looked at each other, both appearing quite composed about the sudden separation.

“Even if we are separated by vast distances, we can still sense each other when we cultivate the Twin Life Technique,” ​​Li Miaozhen said.

"wait for me."

Shen Ming smiled slightly, turned around and walked away.

The World Tree emitted a joyful sound, and Shen Ming had only taken a few steps when the portal back appeared immediately.

Shen Ming strode into it and disappeared into the star path.

Li Miaozhen withdrew her gaze, and whether it was just her imagination or not, Mo Yuan immediately sensed that her aura had become much colder.

The World Tree ceased its interference with the Heaven-Mending Cult, the star path stabilized, and a portal to the Sixth Realm appeared at its end.

"Great!"

Cang Yue and the other disciples breathed a sigh of relief, confirming their earlier suspicion that Shen Ming was not qualified to go to the Sixth Realm, which explained the commotion earlier.

"The Empress..."

Mo Yuan was still trying to explain something.

"No need to say anything more."

Li Miaozhen said she didn't need it.

Because of the commotion, the group dared not linger on the star path any longer and quickly stepped forward into the portal.

A dazzling light surged in like a tide, gradually engulfing the group's figures.

When their vision cleared again, they had arrived at the Patching Heaven Sect.

Li Miaozhen felt the pure and refreshing spiritual energy of heaven and earth seeping into her body through her breath, making her feel relaxed and refreshed, and instantly cleansing away all the turbidity.

In the distance, the majestic Ling Mountain stands tall. Its body is not made of ordinary stone, but rather of spiritual crystals that emit a seven-colored light. Under the sunlight, it reflects a dazzling brilliance, like one after another radiant lighthouse.

The Patching Heaven Sect was located at the foot of Mount Ling, and a group of powerful saints immediately surrounded them.

"Master!?"

Mo Yuan was shocked when he saw one of the figures; it was none other than the Lord of the Heaven-Mending Sect, who had been in seclusion for countless years.

Bringing the princess here was a huge achievement for him.

"What have you done! Didn't I tell you that the Ancient Holy Academy was open and there was no room for error?!"

Unexpectedly, the leader of the Heaven-Mending Cult immediately launched into a stern reprimand.

Mo Yuan was a little taken aback. He had brought the person with him; he was right next to him.

Then, he immediately learned that the Ancient Holy Academy had suddenly closed again after it had been opened.

The leader of the Heaven-Mending Sect, who was in seclusion during his life-or-death retreat, was scolded by someone from the Upper Three Realms.

"what?!"

Mo Yuan was startled, his heart pounding, and he immediately thought of a possibility.

"Explain the situation clearly, making sure you don't miss a single detail!" said the Lord of the Heaven-Mending Cult.

Thus, the group from the Heaven-Mending Sect learned that a boy named Shen Ming had turned back halfway.

This is the only variable after the Ancient Holy Academy opens. Considering that the Holy Academy's closing time coincides with Shen Ming's return time, it is almost certain.

The Lord of Patching Heaven wished he could slap Elder Mo Yuan across the face.

Elder Mo Yuan began to shift the blame, saying that he saw that Shen Ming had the potential to become an emperor, but Shen Ming couldn't stand the sarcasm and ridicule from Cang Yue and other disciples.

"is that so?!"

A group of elders looked at Cang Yue, the disciple who shouldn't have been in the welcoming party.

"Huh?" Cang Yue didn't know what to say, his mind full of questions. Was the Ancient Holy Academy opened for Shen Ming?!

"What are we waiting for! Reopen the Star Road, no matter the cost!" the Lord of the Heaven-Mending Cult shouted.

Activating the Star Road twice in one day is a huge drain on the Heaven-Mending Sect, but they can't worry about that. They are determined to bring Shen Ming back no matter what.

As a result, they discovered that no matter how hard they tried, they could not open the star path; the World Tree was keeping them out!

Mo Yuan trembled. He realized that Shen Ming had actually wanted him to communicate with the World Tree!

"It's not just us! The star paths of all factions are unable to be opened!"

"This? Is it really because of one person that this happened?"

Li Miaozhen watched the chaotic scene at the Butian Sect and a slight smile appeared on her lips.

She knew that Shen Ming was different from others and no less capable than herself.