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

During Shen Ming's period of seclusion, major events occurred every day in the Middle Three Realms.

Every night, the golden moon hangs in the sky, like a golden disc.

The golden moon did not disappear as people had expected; instead, it grew brighter and more magnificent, making every night feel like the Mid-Autumn Festival.

The three realms of the Central Plains are becoming increasingly lively, with various gatherings and tea parties springing up like mushrooms after rain.

Those saints, heroes, and kings who had been silent for a century suddenly became incredibly enthusiastic, vying to steal the spotlight.

A prime example is the Tianfu Grand Gathering held by the Tianshen Academy, which invited major religions from the ten holy lands.

At the grand gathering in Tianfu, Junlin overpowered a Saint King and ascended to become the new king.

Secondly, Luo Chen, the successor of the Supreme Immortal Palace, was born.

He is the most talented successor of the Supreme Immortal Palace in ten thousand years, and has mastered one of the nine Heavenly Books!

The Supreme Immortal Palace originated from the Immortal Abode of the Immortal Realm.

The celestial palace has nine halls, and each hall transmits celestial scriptures.

Each volume of the Heavenly Book represents the ultimate expression of the Dao.

Legend has it that if one can master all nine Heavenly Books, one can embark on the path to immortality.

Upon his birth, he effortlessly raised a palm, causing the sky to tilt upwards, and killed an eighth-tier ancient ferocious beast.

And this is just the beginning.

The sixth realm consists of one hundred states, with the three states of Heaven, Earth, and Man being the main ones.

A gathering covering hundreds of states will be held at various ancient religious holy sites.

The leaders included Mo Wentian of the Patching Heaven Sect, Yaochi Holy Land, and the Imperial Clan.

“The contemporary sacred realm can also be visited to comprehend the profound meaning of the Four Symbols.”

After making this public announcement, Mo Wentian extended an invitation to Emperor Shen Ming.

The most representative figure of the contemporary sacred realm is Shen Ming.

His reputation, built up through his own efforts, was not affected by these people.

Some even hoped that Shen Ming could continue to sweep them aside.

What? You're saying the power of the Four Symbols is an insurmountable gap? They're number one on the Pantheon, so breaking the rules is perfectly normal.

"If Shen Ming dares to come, I will kill him!"

The one speaking is Su Yan, the Saint King of the Sword Palace!

Gu Chuan, the Little Sword Saint of the Sword Palace, was his junior brother and died at the hands of Shen Ming.

Su Yan, the youngest Sword Saint of the fifth generation, remains the youngest Sword Saint to this day.

"You want to kill my junior brother? You'll have to get past me first!"

As a result, after Su Yan made his harsh statement, he immediately summoned a Saint King, and a great battle broke out between the two sides.

At first, the people of the Sixth Realm were puzzled.

I've never heard of Shen Ming having a senior brother.

Later I learned that this Saint King was named Feng Chen, and he was also a Saint King who had received the Thunder Emperor's inheritance.

The Thunder Emperor originated from the Middle Three Realms, so he left his own Daoist temples and secret realms in the Middle Three Realms.

Each Taoist temple has a page of the Thunder Emperor Immortal Scripture.

The Nine-Fold Thunder Blade that Feng Chen obtained was the sword technique used by the Thunder Emperor when he ascended to the throne.

Each strike contained the power of heavenly thunder, making it incomparably formidable.

Feng Chen regarded all those who had received the Thunder Emperor's inheritance as his fellow disciples, even if they were complete strangers.

When Feng Chen learned that he had a junior brother named Shen Ming who had received the Thunder Emperor's inheritance after his birth, he was overjoyed.

This led to the great battle between Feng Chen and Su Yan.

According to the cultivators present, the battle between the two Saint Kings was earth-shattering, especially since one used a sword and the other a knife.

The two ended in a draw, with no clear winner, and agreed to meet again next time.

After Mo Wentian's invitation and this great battle, everyone was curious about Shen Ming's whereabouts.

They knew that the Holy Emperor was leading the six great dynasties to conquer the Panyue Dynasty.

Now that the new Emperor Pan has ascended the throne and the affairs of the dynasty have come to an end, it's time for Shen Ming to return.

"I don't think so. The ancient Holy Emperor Academy was destroyed, leaving only Holy Emperor Mountain. He is still all alone in the Sixth Realm."

"If it were me, I would stay in the Fifth Realm as emperor, avoid the limelight, and focus on the cultivation of the Four Symbols."

"Rumor has it that Mo Wentian's invitation has ulterior motives."

Various rumors have been circulating, all of them extremely derogatory. It is believed that someone is stirring up trouble to diminish Shen Ming's prestige and momentum, and to affect his destiny.

Anyone could be involved, after all, Shen Ming has made countless enemies in the Sixth Realm.

Moreover, logically speaking, when a great era arrives, his era comes to an end.

Like other sacred realms, it should go into seclusion to cultivate in seclusion, and emerge as a saintly king several hundred years later.

……

The Sixth Realm, the Trial Grounds.

In the City of Gods, the Pantheon of Gods stands out prominently.

"It feels like a lifetime ago. It's as if I just reached the top of the list of gods yesterday." Shen Ming walked through the portal and saw the familiar scene, and couldn't help but exclaim.

"It's been less than half a year, but you're making it sound like decades have passed," Jian Li retorted helplessly.

Shen Ming smiled smugly, and then released a beautiful woman from the Daluo Palace.

She has outstanding looks and long, fiery hair.

It was Huo Shuo, the Holy Maiden of the Fire Demon Palace.

Since becoming a slave, he has always had a stern face and has never said a word.

But Shen Ming would do whatever he said without question.

Upon seeing the light of day again, Huo Shuo was somewhat dazed.

"You're free now, go." Shen Ming intended to release him.

Imprisonment has its time limit, and the saintess, having been enslaved, has already received the lessons she deserved.

Shen Ming couldn't possibly kill her again; he wasn't some kind of demon.

I thought Huo Shuo would be overjoyed to regain his freedom, but he stood there stunned for a long time, a hint of unease showing in his eyes.

"I am willing to wholeheartedly follow the Holy Emperor," Huo Shuo said.

This surprised not only Shen Ming, but also Jian Li.

Is this because you've gotten used to being a servant?

It turns out that Huo Shuo had been confined to the Daluo Palace during this time and witnessed Shen Ming's rise to power.

Especially the Six Paths Reincarnation Heavenly Art he unleashed earlier; its power was beyond what a contemporary Saint Realm expert could achieve.

Even in the Fifth Realm, the Fire Demon Palace is not considered a top-tier power.

She, as a saintess, is far less valuable than the followers of the Holy Emperor.

"You were spying on me while I was practicing?" Shen Ming frowned.

He restricted Huo Shuo's activities within the Daluo Palace, since she was an outsider.

Huo Shuo will not even see the Immortal Phoenix, nor will he allow it to approach the Great Luo Platform.

The way it's done now is clearly because they peeked.

Huo Shuo did not deny it and was happy to admit it, so that she could only stay by Shen Ming's side.

"If that's the case, open your soul."

Shen Ming doesn't actually mind having followers around him, since Mount Shenghuang will need someone to manage it eventually.

He just wouldn't completely trust Huo Shuo.

Once the magic seal is applied, Huo Shuo cannot harbor any thoughts of betrayal.

The Dharma seal cannot be forcibly imprinted; one must open one's soul completely without any defenses.

Huo Shuo kept his word and actually closed his eyes, a ray of light appearing between his brows.

Shen Ming thought for a moment, then reached out and touched the space between his eyebrows.

Huo Shuo's delicate body trembled, and she felt a chill run through her mind.

"that's all?"

She was somewhat uncertain, as she had never inscribed a Dharma seal before and naturally did not know what it felt like.

However, it was much better than she had imagined, without the heaviness she had feared.

In fact, Shen Ming did not inscribe any magic seal at all.

The reason I say this is simply that I don't like this kind of approach.

He doesn't like what others do to him, and he won't do it to others indiscriminately.

But this cruel and real world requires it, so let Huo Shuo believe that there is a magic seal.

"Let's go back to Holy Emperor Mountain."