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

Shi Yan Ling Zang is located on an island in the near sea.

The island is vast, seemingly a world unto itself, with rolling hills, dense forests, and cascading waterfalls and springs.

Today, a majestic volcano, like an angry god, spews out thick smoke.

The thick smoke, as black as ink, shot into the sky and quickly spread, obscuring the heavens.

Thick volcanic ash blocked out the sunlight, leaving only a faint glow, making the entire island seem as if it were the prelude to eternal night.

Above the sky, amidst the volcanic ash, rows of warships stood in a solemn and dignified atmosphere.

These warships were enormous and imposing, their metal hulls gleaming with a cold, sharp light in the dim light.

On the warship, banners fluttered, embroidered with mysterious runes.

These are battle formations, gradually forming a large array in the sky above the island.

A chilling and terrifying force connected to form a large net, and the thick smoke seemed to be controlled by an invisible demonic hand, beginning to twist and deform.

Gradually, the thick smoke coalesced into the shape of a giant skull, with eerie red light flickering in its empty eye sockets.

On the warship, a cultivator in a robe chanted incantations, and the light of the array grew increasingly sinister, with streaks of black lightning flashing around the skull.

This is the Netherworld Array jointly created by the Demon Heaven Sect, the Purple Nether Sect, and the Dragon Demon Sect!

They built the entire island into an impregnable fortress, waiting for the three major sects to come and attack.

In contrast, the situation on the ground was not as dire.

The demonic path deliberately opened the gap, allowing the reinforcements from the three major sects to come and go.

In the southwest, in an open space, three people were waiting anxiously.

Two women and one man, all carrying long swords, exuded an awe-inspiring presence.

"Really, why haven't those Xuantian Sect disciples arrived yet!"

The young man paced back and forth, extremely anxious.

The two women kept glancing around longingly, both with anxious expressions on their faces.

The three were disciples of the Longyuan Sword Sect, who came to provide assistance with the main force.

Upon arrival, the elder in charge instructed the three of them to meet a disciple of the Xuantian Sect.

The three were bewildered. The situation was chaotic and urgent, and there was no time for cooperation between sects.

There was nothing they could do; they couldn't disobey the elders' orders.

"Don't rush. We can't get involved in the battle on the outside. Once the elders and senior brother open the breach, we and the Xuantian Sect disciples can go straight in."

Among the three, the one in the lead was a woman at the third level of the Divine Treasure Realm, wearing a pale yellow dress and with a beautiful face.

Yang Mengxiao is a true disciple of the Longyuan Sword Sect.

“Senior sister, how can we not be anxious…” the male disciple still had something to say.

Before he could finish speaking, a young figure teleported over.

A green robe fluttered in the wind, and his posture was as upright as a pine tree.

The young man was strikingly handsome, with sword-like eyebrows that slanted upwards towards his temples, and eyes that shone like cold stars, yet also carried a sharp edge.

"This person definitely uses a sword."

The three disciples of the Dragon Abyss Sword Sect all thought of the same thing at the same time.

However, unlike pure sword cultivators, the young man also possessed an indescribable aura.

"certificate!"

Coming to her senses, Yang Mengxiao became wary.

This is a battlefield; we must be extremely careful.

The young man revealed his identity token as a true disciple of the Xuantian Sect and the jade tablet belonging to the deputy sect leader.

It was Shen Ming from the Xuantian Sect!

"I am Yang Mengxiao from the Longyuan Sword Sect. This is my junior sister Yue Shan and junior brother Lin Ping."

Yang Mengxiao revealed her identity token.

After confirming, Shen Ming said, "Thank you all for your help."

Seeing his extraordinary demeanor and polite manner, the three of them put aside their earlier impatience.

“Our elders and senior brothers and sisters have already launched a surprise attack on the outer perimeter, let’s go too,” Yang Mengxiao said.

"Ah."

Shen Ming wondered why there were only three people here, because the advance team had already set off.

That's true, it's unrealistic to expect everyone to stay and wait for you alone.

"Why did you come alone?" Yue Shan asked.

Shen Ming did not hide anything and told the truth.

The friend he was trying to save happened to be on our Longyuan Sword rescue route!

Yang Mengxiao and the other two realized this.

"What if we weren't here?" Lin Ping couldn't help but ask.

Shen Ming truthfully explained that the deputy sect leader knew he was determined, so he used his personal connections to contact the elders of the Dragon Abyss Sword Sect.

In other words, he originally planned to go alone!

Yang Mengxiao looked surprised.

Yue Shan's eyebrows were slightly raised, and her eyes became bright and ardent.

A person who is loyal and righteous will be appreciated by everyone.

He's loyal, kind, and handsome; women would all admire him.

"boast."

Lin Ping muttered to himself, "Who do you think you are, going in alone to storm into the innermost part of the Spirit Treasury and then rescuing someone else?"

"Alright, we need to speed up. Junior Brother Shen, be careful."

Once Yang Mengxiao confirmed that she had entered the Spirit Treasury area, she was to begin her all-out sprint.

The reason for reminding Shen Ming was that all sword cultivators were fast.

If Shen Ming can't keep up, the three of them will have to slow down.

"it is good!"

Upon hearing this, Shen Ming immediately used the "Skywalking Steps" technique, his body leaping out as fast as lightning.

Yang Mengxiao and the other two didn't have time to think and immediately activated their original true energy.

No matter how hard they tried, they could only barely catch a glimpse of Shen Ming.

Yang Mengxiao felt a little embarrassed.

"So that's how powerful your movement technique is. No wonder you dared to come in alone." Lin Ping suddenly realized.

A quarter of an hour later, the group had traveled thirty miles and entered the outer perimeter of the Spirit Treasury.

Shen Ming stopped abruptly. Above, a breathtaking battle was taking place.

A battle at the level of a Heavenly Supreme!

The golden sword light, dozens of feet long, was dazzling and seemed capable of tearing the sky apart.

The light was as dazzling as the sun, radiating an aura of sacredness and inviolability.

Each swing of the golden sword light brought forth a gust of wind, and the space itself seemed to tremble.

On the other side was a blood-red ribbon, exuding a strong bloody aura, which danced in the air like a giant python.

The two powerful figures faced off in the sky, their presence awe-inspiring.

The golden sword light and the blood-red streak collided repeatedly, erupting in a series of loud noises.

"It's Elder Jin Yao on our side! And on the other side is the Crimson Serpent from the Dragon Demon Palace!" Yang Mengxiao exclaimed excitedly.

The relationship between the Dragon Abyss Sword Sect and the Dragon Demon Palace is just like that between the Profound Heaven Sect and the Demon Heaven Sect—they are mortal enemies.

"Is this the battle of a Heavenly Sovereign?"

Shen Ming was thrilled; who wouldn't yearn for such power!

Supreme Being of Heaven! Supreme Being of Heaven!

The Dragon Demon Palace is not only guarded by the Crimson Serpent here, but also by demonic cultivators at the third level of the Innate Realm on the outer perimeter of this spiritual treasure.

The three continued forward and saw disciples of the Dragon Abyss Sword Sect at the third level of the Innate Realm facing off against the enemy.

One of the figures caught Shen Ming's eye; the person was surrounded by eight sharp blades without hilts.

Eight swords accompanied him, moving with the ease of an extension of his arm, reaping the heads of demonic cultivators one by one.

“That’s Senior Brother Linghu! He’s using the Eight Forms of Flying Sword! One of the true techniques of our Dragon Abyss Sword Sect,” Yang Mengxiao said.

Senior Brother Linghu noticed this and said loudly, "The others have already entered the inner domain, you should go too."

The four immediately took action, and the demonic cultivators who tried to stop them were all killed by the sword blades first.