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

The next day, Xiaoyao Peak was bustling with activity.

After a night, news that a disciple had successfully passed the nine levels of the Demon Suppression Tower on the first day shook the inner domain.

Tongtian Peak, Tongtian Hall.

It was rare to see his usually upright and indomitable father standing by with a worried expression.

"My grandmaster uncle has misled me, my grandmaster uncle has misled me!"

Upon receiving the news this morning, Luo Tiandu's first thought was to rush to Xuan Yuan Zi Fu and cause trouble for his grandmaster.

Later, realizing he couldn't win, he had no choice but to endure it.

“Father, there can only be one ultimate divine child,” Luo Cheng said earnestly.

Even if Shen Ming stays at Tongtian Peak and creates the Tongtian Twin Heroes, in the end there can only be one Divine Child.

Luo Cheng's meaning was clear: one of him was enough.

Because he was facing his father, Luo Cheng, who was usually calm and composed, spoke with a hint of resentment.

Father, don't you believe me?

"Ahem, who knows how the Divine Child will ultimately compete? More people can provide more assistance," Luo Tiandu said.

"A martial artist should forge ahead without hesitation and not rely on anything else," Luo Cheng said.

No matter what obstacles he faces, he can overcome them.

Luo Tian nodded; his son's attitude comforted him considerably.

The inner realm, the Ice Cave.

On the summit of a snow-capped mountain stood a woman, as if sculpted from ice and snow, her skin whiter than snow, almost transparent. The biting wind of the snow mountain occasionally swept by, but it did not move her in the slightest.

Her figure was upright and elegant, and her white dress fluttered in the wind, blending into the whiteness of the snow-capped mountains.

She stood there quietly, and the surrounding ice and snow seemed to grow even colder because of her presence, exuding an aura of majesty that made people afraid to approach.

Nalan Li, one of the candidates for God!

In this endless, desolate atmosphere, a stunningly beautiful figure appeared, whose appearance was in no way inferior to the others.

Liu Ruyan is one of the senior disciples of the Inner Domain Grotto-Heaven.

"It's freezing! It's freezing! Nalan, the inner grotto-heavens are the coldest in your Ling Mountain."

Nalan Li raised her flawless jade hand, and the cold wind on the mountaintop immediately dissipated, allowing the warm winter sun to shine down.

“Nalan, someone completed the Demon Suppression Tower challenge on the first day yesterday and mastered the ‘Divine Elephant Suppressing Prison Technique’,” Liu Ruyan said.

“Not bad,” Nalan Li said.

Liu Ruyan knew that her friend was a man of few words, so the two words "not bad" were already a very high compliment.

Of the nine great secret techniques, the "Divine Elephant Suppressing Prison Technique" is the most difficult to cultivate.

"Like you, he became a true disciple in his first year of training, aiming straight for the position of a candidate for the Divine Child. He may be your greatest enemy in the future!"

Liu Ruyan said, "It was when I went to guide him last time that I thought Junior Brother was dreaming."

“Oh,” Nalan Li said.

Liu Ruyan pouted; she had said all this in the hopes of stirring up her friend's emotions.

However, that's just how Nalan Li is.

……

Li Yingyi heard about this at Moon Shadow Peak.

This shadow from the Jiang family has been conducting investigations these past few days, trying to confirm the identity of the Jiang family's heir within the sect.

The heir could not start as an outer disciple, so he must become an inner disciple.

This year, a total of 108 inner disciples were recruited.

After investigation and screening, Li Yingyi identified 36 potential candidates.

Shen Ming from Xiaoyao Peak was among the thirty-six people.

Now, Li Yingyi has removed Shen Ming from the list.

If the young master of the Jiang family had such talent, there would be no need to send out his shadow, nor would there be any need for him to infiltrate the Xuan Tian Sect.

……

Overwhelmed by the constant stream of visitors, Shen Ming closed his doors to guests and focused his attention on the Golden Peach Spirit Tree.

The next day, Su Yu'er delivered a new Palm Heaven Bottle, making a total of two, along with the old bottle that had already developed cracks.

"The Su family is good; we can cooperate more with Qiyuan Merchant Pavilion in the future."

The Su family's generosity exceeded his expectations. Although he had punched Lu Feng away, the Palm Heaven Bottle was, in any case, a genuine treasure.

"Next time, let's exchange the golden peach for the third bottle."

To produce a golden peach that lasts for a hundred years, you must use three Heavenly Bottles to water it with spiritual liquid for ten consecutive nights.

This is no small undertaking; practicing the "Moon Spirit Technique" every night leaves me mentally exhausted.

Moreover, with continuous practice, the recovery time required for each meditation session becomes increasingly longer.

For five days, Shen Ming had to sleep every day to make up for lost time.

“The Su family’s ‘Moon Spirit Technique’ has flaws, no wonder the Su family members cannot condense spiritual liquid.” Shen Ming confirmed this.

Shen Ming ignores his flaws because of his talent, but he overdraws his mental strength.

He did not intend to use the Palm Heaven Bottle once the century-old golden peaches ripened.

On the fifth day, the turmoil began to subside, and fewer disciples came to Xiaoyao Peak.

However, another major event spread among the true disciples of the inner region.

A spiritual treasure is about to be opened in Cangyan Prefecture!

The Northern Region consists of thirteen states, jointly governed by ten major sects. The Cangyan State is divided among the Xuantian Sect, Ziyang Sect, and Longyuan Sword Sect.

The Spirit Treasury that has now been opened can be considered the backyard of the disciples of the three sects.

The disciples of the inner domain were eager to enter the Spirit Treasury and compete for a chance.

Shen Ming was unaware of this news and was focused entirely on the Golden Peach Spirit Tree.

Until the seven true disciples of Wanjian Peak came to visit.

The group consisted of seven people, five men and two women, all of whom were distinguished by their extraordinary demeanor and outstanding appearance.

"Junior Brother Shen, there were so many people up ahead that we only just saw them today."

The young swordsman at the head of the group was very enthusiastic and began to introduce himself.

The Seven Swords of Xuan Tian!

When introducing this identity, they all wore expressions of pride.

All seven of them were sword cultivators, and all of them mastered the Xuan Tian Sword Dao. They were fellow disciples.

Later, he acquired the sword titles of the Seven Swords of Xuantian, namely Changhong, Bingpo, Ziyun, Yuhua, Benlei, Qingguang, and Xuanfeng.

Shen Ming felt a sense of familiarity upon hearing these sword names.

The one speaking was the eldest disciple, Yi Jifeng, the master of the Long Rainbow Sword.

"Seven senior brothers and sisters," Shen Ming greeted them warmly.

Yi Jifeng is at the fourth level of the Divine Treasury Realm, while the other six are at the third level.

The six swordsmen curiously sized up Shen Ming, clearly having already heard about this junior brother before they came.

"Junior Brother Shen, have you heard that the Spirit Treasure is about to open?"

Yi Jifeng said, "It is said that there is a Sword Washing Pool in the Spirit Treasury, which contains profound sword intent and is of great benefit to our swordsmanship. We, the Seven Swordsmen, have come together and have specially invited our junior brother to join us."

"I see."

Shen Ming said, "Thank you for your kindness, Senior Brother, but I have no plans to go out for training at the moment."

His current plan is to consume a century-old golden peach and directly reach the second level of the Divine Treasury.

The seven swordsmen were all taken aback. If Shen Ming said he needed to think about it for a while, they would have understood.

Is refusing outright a sign of being straightforward or looking down on them?

“Junior brother, it’s not really a training exercise. With the Seven Swords protecting you, there will be no danger. This is the intention of the Ten Thousand Swords Peak Master,” Yi Jifeng said.

This was indeed Xie Tianjian's idea, thinking that since Shen Ming was now a disciple of Wanjian Peak, he should get along well with the other sword cultivator disciples.

Just in time for the opening of the Spirit Treasury, let's take the Seven Swords along to broaden their horizons.

The Seven Swordsmen were all very interested in their junior brother's achievements in the Demon Suppression Tower.

Seeing that he is unwilling to come along, I can't help but feel unhappy.

Ziyun Sword Ling Xueyan was one of the two female disciples, the youngest, and her displeasure was the most obvious.

“Junior brother, there are many opportunities in the Spirit Treasury. We cultivators must seize these opportunities; relying solely on the sect is not enough,” said Qin Churan of the Ice Soul Sword Sect.

"Thank you for your kindness, senior brothers and sisters, but I really have no such plans," Shen Ming said.