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

People are strange like that; just now they were worried that Shen Ming wouldn't come in.

Now that Shen Ming is swaggering over, everyone feels offended.

There are hundreds of them here, including many true gods, heavenly gods, and Dao gods.

Even though they are constrained by the Trial Path, their combat strength is still stronger than those two rising stars.

If I remember correctly, Shen Ming was participating in the Quasi-God Ranking just before that.

"Having just broken through, you're already planning to challenge all the gods of the upper realm?" An Yao's words ignited the anger in many hearts.

Some cautious people suspected a scam and retreated to the back of the crowd.

In any case, it took less than a minute.

Shen Ming, Yun Xi, Xiao Wu, and Gu Ye embarked on the path of trials.

Since everyone knew of each other's presence, neither of them was particularly surprised; instead, there was a brief, awkward silence.

"Boundless Heaven, Penglai Immortal Island, Shen Ming, seeing off my friend."

Shen Ming spoke first, which was unexpected.

“I have no prior acquaintance with any of you, nor any enmity between us, so there is no need for us to fight to the death here.”

Jian Li clicked her tongue in amazement; Shen Ming had really grown up.

In the past, we would have charged in long ago.

The reason for saying all this now is naturally in consideration of the identity of Penglai Immortal Island.

On the path of trials, the group looked at each other in bewilderment, some of them chuckling softly.

Thinking to himself, Shen Ming dared to come in, could it be that he wanted to persuade them with his words?!

"Penglai Immortal Island, Boundless Heaven—a cultivator from the lower realm shouldn't be ashamed to talk about these things!"

“You’ve never even been to the Upper Realm, nor have you ever seen Penglai Island. What right do you have to talk to us about these things?”

"Recognize your own status and position!"

One by one, they regained their confidence, and with so many people, they spoke without any restraint.

Shen Ming laughed. There are always people who mistake others' kindness for weakness or flattery, because such people would never do such a thing.

"Quiet!"

Suddenly, a tall young man wearing divine armor walked out.

Situ Jun of the Great Luo Heaven, the Zhen Tian Divine Palace.

Clad in heavy divine armor, he was majestic and awe-inspiring, like a walking deity.

The divine armor was forged from the unique Starfall Immortal Gold of the Great Luo Heaven. Dark gold and silver-white intertwined, it was engraved with ancient Dao runes. With each step, it was like rolling divine thunder, emitting a dull and shocking sound.

His face was resolute, his features were distinct and sharp, as if carved by a knife, and his deep eyes seemed to reflect the Milky Way, exuding an aura of dominance over the world.

The Great Luo Heaven is located in the center of the Nine Heavens, where the Divine Court resides.

Disciples from all the major immortal sects in the Great Luo Heaven directly join the Divine Court.

Therefore, his words and actions all carried a sense of commanding the world.

"You intend to send this Lord of the Heavenly Intercepting Dao to the Three Heavens of the Extreme Dao. One day in the future, the Extreme Dao will endanger the Nine Heavens. Have you considered the consequences?" he demanded.

Shen Ming wanted to say it was none of his business, but after thinking it over, he said seriously, "As for Jiutian, who gets to define whether it's good or bad?"

"This is sophistry! This time, the extreme path has allied itself with darkness. Is it really beneficial to the Nine Realms?!" Situ Jun questioned.

"I quelled this dark turmoil."

Shen Ming's casual remark extinguished the overwhelming arrogance.

This is a fact, and everyone on the moon knows it now.

“If that day ever comes, I will take action again, but until then, it’s not your place to interfere,” Shen Ming said.

Seeing this, Xiao Wu jumped onto Yun Xi's shoulder and whispered, "Dao Master, now I know why you fell for this man."

Yunxi smiled faintly, no longer denying it.

"presumptuous!"

Situ Jun roared, "Do you think we'll let you pass just because of those words?"

Shen Ming was taken aback, and when he looked at the people opposite him, he seemed to realize something.

Do you think I'm trying to persuade you?

"if not?"

An Yao of the Vermilion Bird Palace smiled brightly as she sized up Shen Ming's handsome appearance.

“Heaven-Mending Divine Child, do not make a mistake. Our Qingwei Heaven and Wuliang Heaven are close. I guarantee your freedom,” Li Ziyuan said.

Shen Ming burst into loud laughter, leaving the hundred people opposite him bewildered.

"If I had known that it could have been resolved with just one sentence, life and death would have been left to fate."

His laughter was full of boundless enthusiasm, revealing an indescribable sense of freedom and ease.

That's when the person on the other side understood.

What Shen Ming just said was to tell them to cherish the opportunity and not get involved, lest they lose their lives in vain.

"Hahaha, what a fine saying, 'Life and death are left to fate.' We were just thinking about how to explain ourselves to Penglai Immortal Island, and your words are enough!"

"You said it yourself, don't complain when you die."

Instantly, the path of trials was filled with divine light, divine weapons stood in rows, and killing intent permeated every corner.

An Yao's crimson dress fluttered without wind, her long black hair instantly transformed into raging flames, and flames rose around her, as if the sun had fallen to earth. Rolling heat waves spread out, scorching the ground beneath her feet until it cracked inch by inch, and the air was filled with a scorching atmosphere.

Li Ziyuan slightly raised his longsword, and a burst of sword energy suddenly shot into the sky.

The sword light appeared like the sun, initially gentle and harmless, but in an instant it transformed into a chillingly sharp edge, and wherever the sword light touched, the space itself began to crack.

Situ Jun's divine armor shone brightly, as if an ancient heavenly prison had descended, and an invisible pressure spread out in layers, as if the surrounding space was frozen.

"To have such a lineup and treatment, there are very few people in the Upper Realm throughout history," someone exclaimed in amazement.

Shen Ming stepped forward and stood at the very front, unmoved.

"open."

With a soft whisper, Shen Ming slowly closed his eyes, then suddenly opened them, his pupils like gold, radiating a dazzling light.

A burst of light erupted behind him, and nine Dao Hearts, resembling the sun, moon, and stars, instantly coalesced.

Their light is dazzling, seemingly able to illuminate eternity, and each one exudes an incomparably profound rhythm of the Great Dao.

It is not merely a phantom, but a tangible manifestation of the Dao, radiating a power that makes one's soul tremble.

The nine Dao Hearts slowly rotated, echoing each other and intertwining their radiance, like the nine cores of the Heavenly Dao's cycle. With each rotation, a deep rumble resounded throughout the heavens and earth.

Soon, Shen Ming discovered the differences in the realm of the divine path.

The divine power of Taiyin flows between every Dao heart, creating a more harmonious and natural feeling.

The power of the Taiyin Divine Force can help one's Dao heart break through!

Then, Shen Ming waved his hand gently, and the nine Dao Hearts suddenly shone brightly, with countless Dao patterns flowing out from them, forming a torrent of the Great Dao that blotted out the sky.

Gradually, the Daoist mind of the nine orifices merged into one, transforming into a bright moon that hung in the sky.

It shares a similar artistic effect with Yunxi's "Nine Turns of the Bright Moon" phenomenon.

The many cultivators on the path of trials were both shocked and relieved.

For someone who has just entered the realm of gods, Shen Ming is unmatched in the upper realm.

As expected of the number one on the Quasi-God Ranking, he became a god through the Xuanji Dao Seed!

Fortunately, judging from this, Shen Ming really intends to pass the trial on his own.

Rather than the Dao Lord-level power they feared and were wary of.

If that's the case, then there's nothing to worry about.

With over a hundred of them, they can wear Shen Ming down!