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

Northern Region, Taiyi Sect.

The massive mountain gate soared into the clouds, covered with mysterious runes and exquisite patterns.

On either side of the gate tower, two enormous stone pillars stand like pillars to the heavens, with lifelike dragons coiled around their bodies, their scales shimmering with golden light.

Taiyi Sect considers itself the foremost of the ten major sects and, imitating the legendary Heavenly Gate, has gone to great lengths to create its mountain gate.

Inside the mountain gate, ancient trees reach for the sky, and an ethereal atmosphere pervades the air.

The buildings are beautifully decorated, and the palaces are magnificent, solemn, and dignified.

The disciples of the Taiyi Sect wore magnificent robes, even more prestigious than the imperial python robes.

In the inner region, a magnificent golden palace echoed with hearty laughter.

"It's Senior Brother Gu! Why are you so happy!"

"You don't know, do you? At the Xuan Tian Grand Ceremony, Senior Brother Gu will stand out from the crowd and showcase the brilliance of our Taiyi Sect disciples!"

Gu Changge, second level of the Innate Realm, with five layers of Divine Treasure.

The Taiyi Sect has two rankings, one for Heaven and one for Earth, and it is undoubtedly the top of the Earth ranking.

At the second level of the Innate Realm, no one can rival him.

Gu Changge wore a moon-white robe, the hem of which fluttered gently in the wind.

His posture was as upright as a pine tree, like a sharp sword drawn from its sheath, exuding a sharp yet restrained aura.

"What a magnificent Xuan Tian Ceremony!"

Gu Changge paced back and forth, a stark contrast to his usual composure.

Gu Changge has always wanted to defeat all the younger generation of the second-stage Innate Realm in the Northern Region and break through to the third-stage Innate Realm with invincible strength.

Unfortunately, the Northern Region is too vast, consisting of thirteen states, each a world unto itself.

The only ranking list that can gather all the geniuses of the Northern Region is the Hidden Dragon Ranking List, which is prepared for those at the third level of the Innate Realm.

Gu Changge considered challenging the ten major sects one by one, but was scolded by his master.

Now, at the Xuan Tian Grand Ceremony, a gathering of powerful figures, all forces from various factions have come together.

This is exactly the stage Gu Changge has been waiting for!

He also knew that the sect's higher-ups were very dissatisfied with the Xuan Tian Sect Leader and were planning to make a big move at the Xuan Tian Grand Ceremony.

They had all the advantages: perfect timing, favorable location, and harmonious relationships!

Gu Changge felt that she was the protagonist of this era, and that everything was prepared for her.

……

Northern Territory, Jiang Family.

Void Island.

Jiang Tianxing and Qin Qing were thrilled to learn of the Xuan Tian Grand Ceremony.

"That's great! On the first day of the Lunar New Year, I can legitimately go to the Xuantian Sect to see my son," Qin Qing said.

Jiang Tianxing did not object. Xuan Tian Sect had produced a young Sovereign Realm expert, and it was perfectly legitimate for the Jiang family head to go and congratulate him without arousing suspicion.

Just as the couple was making preparations, the Jiang family patriarch sent a message.

"You don't need to go. The Supreme Elder will take Jiang Changkong there."

Jiang Tianxing's face flushed red as he said, "Ancestor! How could I, as the head of the family, not attend to such an important matter?"

"The Xuan Tian Grand Ceremony is a rare opportunity for various forces to gather and assess each other's strength and potential."

Only by embodying the Void Emperor Body can Jiang Changkong truly demonstrate his status as the head of the Jiang family.

Or would you rather take Jiang Changkong with you? Or perhaps I could have Jiang Daoxuan take Jiang Changkong?

Jiang Tianxing was speechless at the old man's words.

How could he possibly take Jiang Changkong to the Xuan Tian Grand Ceremony?

As for Jiang Daoxuan, he is Jiang Changkong's father.

If this father and son represent the Jiang family at the Xuan Tian Grand Ceremony, then his position as clan leader is truly meaningless.

"I wonder which Supreme Elder brought Jiang Changkong?" Jiang Tianxing asked.

"Elder Youyun." The patriarch knew he would ask this.

Jiang Tianxing breathed a sigh of relief. Among the Supreme Elders, Youyun disliked power struggles and had always remained neutral.

The patriarch sent Elder Youyun to escort Jiang Changkong, intending to use the Void Emperor Body to intimidate the other families, without showing favoritism towards anyone.

As the clan leader, one must also consider the interests of the Jiang family.

After the ancestor left, Qin Qing was distraught, her eyes filled with endless sorrow.

"Madam, don't be sad," Jiang Tianxing said.

"I'm not sad, I'm sad for Ming'er. He's in the Xuan Tian Sect. When he sees that the person representing the Jiang family is Jiang Changkong, how sad will he be!" Qin Qing said.

"..."

Jiang Tianxing was speechless.

The world of the strong preying on the weak is just that cruel.

……

Northern Regions, Tianlan Dynasty.

Like aristocratic families, dynasties are divided into three ranks, and the Tianlan Kingdom belongs to the first rank of dynasties.

The current Tianlan King is a great ruler with lofty ambitions, and the country's strength is growing stronger day by day.

However, King Tianlan was not satisfied with this.

In the Supreme Golden Hall, King Tianlan was talking with his children.

"Teng'er, my Tianlan Kingdom was originally an ancient dynasty, but unfortunately we failed in the Great Dao Competition in the last era and were relegated to the first class."

You possess the body of a human emperor; the hope of returning to the ancient dynasty rests on your shoulders.

Wang Teng is not yet twenty years old. He has a noble and aloof temperament, and his eyes reveal confidence and decisiveness. Every move he makes exudes the aura of a king.

The girl beside him was about fifteen or sixteen years old, with an exceptionally beautiful face. She wore a light blue long dress, the hem of which fluttered in the wind, as if intertwined with the surrounding clouds and mist.

Beneath her perfectly straight nose, her cherry lips were naturally red. Her skin was as white as snow, radiating a faint glow, as if sculpted from the purest ice and snow.

Hearing that her father's hopes rested entirely on her younger brother, the woman pursed her lips.

King Tianlan looked at her and said, "Yunxi, the Jiang family has received news that the Jiang family heir who is engaged to you is a cripple."

"Ok?"

Wang Chen and Yun Xi looked on in astonishment.

“There’s no mistake. After Jiang Ming’s coming-of-age ceremony, he never showed up again. It’s said that he was sent to the Xuan Tian Sect,” said King Tianlan.

"Father, where did this news come from?" Yunxi asked.

"Jiang family."

"Father..."

"Are you saying that this is an attempt by the Jiang family to use someone else to do their dirty work and undermine the current patriarch's position?" King Tianlan asked.

"Yes."

"Even so, I don't care. A great era is coming, and the strong will be respected. Since you are a useless body, you are not qualified to appear in my eyes." King Tianlan asked.

"Father, are you asking me to break off the engagement?" Yunxi asked.

"No, no matter how the engagement is annulled, it will offend the Jiang family. Even if the head of the family is replaced, besides, we can't find anyone to annul the engagement."

The last sentence left Tianlan Wang somewhat helpless.

The Xuantian Sect has nearly ten thousand disciples in total, but they can't be found at all.

"Then Father, what should I do?" Yunxi asked.

"Don't cancel the engagement with the Jiang family. The Jiang family is an indispensable force in our rise. However, we can change the person, for example, Jiang Changkong!"

He's also going to the Xuantian Sect, he won't be hard to find, so make sure you get the chance!

Yunxi understood her father's meaning, but did not give a clear answer.

"Go and prepare for the Xuan Tian Grand Ceremony."

King Tianlan waved his hand.

The siblings left the Supreme Golden Hall, and Yunxi seemed lost in thought.

"Sister, you don't intend to listen to Father."

Wang Teng knew his older sister quite well; her beauty was just an appearance, but she had her own ideas.

"If I were to embrace the imperial body simply because of my useless body, what would I become?"

Moreover, if Jiang Ming has the will to improve himself, so what if he's physically disabled!

With her father not present, Yunxi spoke her mind.