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

The disciples of the Taihao Sect's Qi Clan were all incredulous to see Shen Ming obtain a Heavenly Dao Crystal so easily.

"Master?"

One of the young men was Elder Yue's beloved disciple, named Lin Buqun, who looked on with envy.

The Heavenly Dao Crystal is not only used for reincarnation, but also a treasure for cultivation, and is extremely valuable.

Therefore, he was very puzzled.

"Think for yourself," Elder Yue said irritably.

Lin Buqun thought for a while, then a flash of inspiration struck him, and he transmitted his voice: "Master is worried that the Sword Sect will not accept him in the future. Now, by giving him the Heavenly Dao Crystal in the name of Taihao, the Sword Sect will have no choice but to accept it."

Elder Yue nodded in satisfaction. A swordsman who wanted to reforge the immortal sword was enough to consume most of the Sword Sect's resources.

Lin Buqun's doubts were resolved, but he still felt sorry for that piece of Heavenly Dao Crystal.

Several hours later, the cloud ship slowed down, as the surroundings became increasingly dangerous.

The shattered void currents raged across the heavens and earth like sharp blades.

An ominous, low roar echoed from the depths of the sky, as if some ancient creature was watching.

"Void King Beast".

Someone whispered, recognizing it as a terrifying creature from the Heavenly Path.

Shen Ming activated his Origin Heaven Divine Eye and looked over.

Between the cracks, an ancient beast, seemingly formed from fragments of stars, appeared, its body as black as ink, its scales reflecting a cold, void-like luster.

Seemingly aware that the people on the cloud ship were not to be trifled with, the Void King Beast had no intention of attacking.

"Is it a forbidden creature?" Shen Ming asked.

It was as if an obviously stupid question had been asked, and bursts of laughter erupted around them.

"No, the Heavenly Road has no forbidden zones; it is the most primal danger, no less so than any forbidden zone," said Master Qingxuan.

Upon hearing this, Shen Ming looked regretful, realizing that the river-suppressing stone tablet had no use.

"Speaking of forbidden creatures, not long ago, a strong ominous aura descended from the sky in Baiyujing and fell into the ancient ruins of Tongtianlou, causing a sensation."

"Unfortunately, that ancient ruin is where the demon race resides."

"I heard that the demon race is also having a headache; that forbidden creature is so powerful that even the demon god can't kill it."

"An immortal, forbidden being, roaming outside the forbidden zone of life—this is terrifying!"

The disciples of the Nine Sects began to discuss the matter.

Shen Ming guessed that they were talking about Bone Master, and wondered if he should ask for some information, but then he saw that everyone's faces were filled with fear and apprehension.

Moreover, it was all hearsay, and we couldn't get any real information from them.

The journey that followed was rather tedious and boring, but the cloud ship carried cultivators from the nine sects of the human race, who always managed to avoid danger.

A few days later, the cloud ship arrived at the place where the Four Symbols Return to Nothingness.

The cloud ship first cautiously navigated through layers of turbulent void.

A quarter of an hour later, the scene before them suddenly opened up, and the Land of Return to Nothingness was like an archipelago floating in the void.

Chains of elemental islands shimmered in the void, each island enveloped in a powerful elemental aura.

The four elements intertwine to create a magnificent picture, exuding a primitive and vast ancient atmosphere.

The faint sounds of laws echoed in the void, as if ancient beings were chanting softly, inspiring awe in all who heard them.

They weren't the first to arrive; other figures could be seen in the trial grounds.

"Only humans possess the power of the Four Symbols, so there's no need to worry too much."

Each sect has its own method of reincarnation; one only needs to stay on the Four Symbols Island to cultivate and complete the transformation.

Those of you who can ring the ancient bell can certainly accomplish the minimum requirements of the upper realm.

This is just the bare minimum. Ideally, you should master the power of the Four Symbols from the very beginning, so you won't fall behind your peers in the Upper Realm.

Master Qingxuan said.

More than ten newcomers, including Shen Ming, were full of expectations.

"Elder, how do we determine what level we have been reincarnated to?" someone asked.

What is Guixu? It is a bottomless valley in the sea, a place where the heavenly waters converge, and even the Milky Way in the sky gathers there.

The Four Symbols Returning to Nothingness refers to yourselves.

Once you enter, each of you will be caught in a vortex, the upper and lower limits of which are closely related to your foundation.

There are three-color, six-color, and nine-color vortexes.

"The one who can completely fill the vortex possesses a mastery of the Four Symbols' power comparable to one of the top geniuses in the Upper Realm."

Everyone listened to Master Qingxuan's words while looking down below.

Indeed, there are dazzling vortexes among the four elemental islands.

At first, I thought it was just a spectacle on the road to heaven, but now I realize it was a sign of personal spiritual cultivation.

"Shen Ming, this is the Azure Emperor Scripture, a secret passed down only by our Taihao Sect. It does not distinguish between the Qi Sect and the Sword Sect, nor even between the Four Symbols."

The reincarnation method derived from it can perfectly help you.” Elder Yue said with a smile.

The other nine elders found it unbelievable.

They only teach the derived methods of reincarnation, not the scriptures of immortality.

Elder Yue trusted this newcomer, for he possessed both the Heavenly Dao Crystal and the Immortal Scripture.

"Time is of the essence; you can focus on the method of reincarnation first."

As he spoke, Elder Yue handed the entire immortal scripture to Shen Ming.

Shen Ming accepted them all without hesitation, and happily took them.

"Alright, go down now. With us watching over you, there won't be any major problems," said Master Qingxuan.

Thus, the newcomers were unable to jump into the Four Symbols Returning to the Ruins below.

Sure enough, once you fall into it, your own power of the four elements becomes uncontrollable, forming the strange phenomenon of the four elements returning to nothingness.

The disciples who could join the Nine Sects all had three-colored vortexes around their bodies.

Among them, An Ruoxi has a six-colored vortex!

The vortex is connected to everyone. When the vortex is completely filled, it is a perfect transformation, allowing one to walk in the upper realm without being affected.

Immediately afterwards, all the disciples of the nine sects looked at Shen Ming.

The moment Shen Ming leaped into the Four Symbols Return to Nothingness, the world seemed to fall silent.

He did not land on the ground, but stood in mid-air.

The moment he stood still, a strange wave surged from his body.

Shen Ming's pupils dilated instantly as he sensed the aura of the laws of the upper realm, the complete Great Dao of the upper realm.

"Truly extraordinary!"

Shen Ming was completely absorbed in it. He had experienced this feeling of opening the door to a new world for a long time, and each time it was a precious experience.

Immediately afterwards, his aura surged wildly, and a nine-colored vortex suddenly appeared in the void, dazzlingly bright.

Red, cyan, blue, yellow, purple... nine different lights intertwine, like an ancient galaxy rolling back, dazzling and fierce.

A faint roar of the Great Dao emanated from the center of the vortex, as if the very origin of heaven and earth was being stirred.

"Nine Colors Return to Ruins!"

Exclamations of surprise rose from the cloud boat.

With the previous nine chimes of the ancient bell, it seemed reasonable.

"It's a pity he's a broken swordsman. If he were to abandon the sword path, joining my Myriad Heavens Sect would be a good choice."

"There is no such thing as a wish fulfilled in this world. The incomplete sword path will not only not be forgotten, but will also become an obstacle to the Great Dao."

"There is no turning back once you have rebuilt your destiny."

The elders of each sect were very disappointed; such an impeccable genius had such a fatal flaw.

Although Shen Ming is young, he is confident that he can reforge his natal sword.

"I hope I won't regret this a hundred years from now."