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

On the 27th day of the twelfth lunar month, Tongtian Peak, one of the nine spiritual peaks of the Xuantian Sect, soared into the sky.

It was already the highest spiritual peak, and now it stands ten thousand feet tall, towering into the clouds.

The Xuan Tian Grand Ceremony will be held atop the mountain, modeled after the legendary Peach Banquet.

With several days to go before the grand ceremony, the Xuantian Mountains have already become the most bustling place in the Northern Region.

The nine mountain cities at the foot of the outer region were packed with people.

Monks from the thirteen states also brought all sorts of goods, and the major trading houses were doing booming business.

The Xuantian Sect gained more in a single day than it would have in several years.

It's worth mentioning that most of the forces that settled in the mountain city were not invited; they all came on their own to join in the fun.

The threshold for the Xuan Tian Grand Ceremony is at least second-tier strength.

The invited forces all arrived by air, using various flying artifacts to land on the eight main peaks.

"Grandpa! It's so lively!"

On Daqiong Peak, a grandfather and grandson walk in the mountains.

The old man looked to be about seventy years old, of medium build, and appeared quite ordinary.

The little girl was eleven or twelve years old, already a beauty in the making, her delicate, exquisitely sculpted face full of innocence and charm.

"Xi Yue, the Xuan Tian Sect's arrangement of the mountain gate is truly ingenious, original, and unique."

The old man looked left and right, and others assumed he was just admiring the scenery.

In reality, those bright eyes reflected invisible array patterns.

The old man's name was Guan Sheng, a rogue cultivator at the Supreme Realm.

He was invited by the Xuantian Sect because he had a unique skill in array formations.

He also had a senior brother who was skilled in divination, but he was lewd and the two brothers had fallen out.

The grandfather and grandson were strolling around with great interest when suddenly something unexpected happened.

Three enormous spaceships, like ancient behemoths, tore through the void and roared in.

It didn't fly here; it's as if it tore through space and teleported here.

The lead spaceship, its massive hull gleaming with a mysterious light, seemed to be forged from the iron of stars.

The two spaceships were equally impressive. One was surrounded by purple mist, with faint flashes of lightning within the mist, as if it controlled the power of heaven and earth.

The other ship emitted a cold blue light, as if it came from an extremely cold place, giving people a chilling feeling.

This commotion could be seen throughout the entire Xuantian Mountain Range.

"The Taiyi Sect has arrived!!"

Everyone immediately recognized these as the three great warships of the Taiyi Sect: the Sun, Moon, and Stars.

"Three Supreme Elders have arrived? As expected of the Taiyi Sect! They are truly domineering!"

"Taiyi Sect wants to use this to show its status as the top of the ten major sects."

"The youngest Sovereign Realm expert comes from the Xuan Tian Sect, they must be unhappy about that."

There are unwritten rules among the various powers.

No more than one top expert may be invited as a guest.

The three Supreme Elders of the Taiyi Sect, namely the Sun, Moon and Star, are all at the half-step Dominator Realm.

They were so aggressive that anyone who didn't know better would think they were issuing a challenge.

On the warship, the disciples of Taiyi Sect were all full of pride, looking down at the main peak of Xuantian.

They were dressed in luxurious brocade robes, looking more like royalty than sect disciples.

When the disciples of the Xuantian Sect in the mountains saw this, they all treated it with cold indifference.

"Master, why does it seem like the Xuantian Sect and the Taiyi Sect are at odds?" Xiyue asked.

"The Taiyi Sect is high and mighty, and other sects avoid it like the plague, unwilling to get involved."

Speaking of which, apart from the youngest Sovereign Realm expert in the Northern Region, the two major sects have had conflicts.

The Xuantian Sect's "Wandering in the Heavens" and the Taiyi Sect's "Taiqing Wandering in the Heavens" were obtained from the same ruins.

The practitioners from both sects worked together diligently to study the technique, and finally, the Taiyi Sect made a breakthrough, deducing the complete "Taiqing Traveling Heaven Steps".

At that time, the Xuantian Sect's test takers accused the Taiyi Sect of concealing their secrets and deceiving the Xuantian Sect into revealing their own insights, while they themselves were engaging in fraudulent practices.

"What's the truth?" Xiyue asked.

"To showcase their leadership, the Taiyi Sect would always seek out Xuantian Sect disciples to discuss the Taiqing Skywalk whenever a major event occurred."

Upon hearing this, the old man deliberately paused for a moment and asked his granddaughter for her opinion.

"It sounds like the Xuantian Sect misunderstood the Taiyi Sect, and the Taiyi Sect is willing to teach," Xiyue said after careful consideration.

"Haha, little Xiyue, do you know that over the years, after each exchange, those in the Xuantian Sect who cultivate the 'Wandering Heaven Steps' true technique have regressed instead of progressed?" the old man said.

"what!"

Xi Yue's face paled; at such a young age, she was unaware of the evil in people's hearts.

“Xiyue, evil people in this world don’t wear their ‘badness’ on their faces. Some people talk a lot about benevolence and morality, but in reality, they do all sorts of bad things,” the old man said.

"Grandpa, how do I tell if someone is a good person or a bad person?"

The old man looked somber. Human nature is like an abyss; even at his advanced age, he dared not judge good or bad.

"Listen to their words and observe their actions."

As they were talking, a commotion erupted from the Xuantian Mountains.

On the warship, the three half-step Sovereign Realm experts, 'Sun, Moon and Star', appeared.

They were all elderly men with white hair, yet they possessed supreme majesty, their postures as upright as pine trees, and their eyes cold and dignified.

Wearing a long robe that shimmered with a mysterious glow, he walked through the air, and with each step he took, it seemed as if the power of stars surged beneath his feet.

Behind him were the senior brothers and sisters of the Taiyi Sect, who were at the third level of the Innate Realm.

The younger generation is not concerned with who is who, but with who is on the list of potential leaders!

The Hidden Dragon Ranking holds undeniable prestige in the Northern Region.

The top ten on the Hidden Dragon Ranking, those at the third level of the Innate Realm, are the recognized geniuses of the Northern Region!

Taiyi Sect always strives to be the best, and three of the top five spots on the list belong to their sect.

Today, all three of them are present.

They are Zhou Mutian, ranked first; Li Wentian, ranked third; and Tantai Jin, ranked fourth.

They were all in their early twenties, exceptionally beautiful and talented, like dazzling stars.

Behind the three, there was also an extraordinary young man.

He was handsome and flawless, dressed in white, with an otherworldly appearance.

"Gu Changge! Known as the invincible second-level Innate Realm!"

"Such arrogance? Daring to call yourself invincible?!"

There are people outside people, and there are days outside the sky.

No one dares to boast that they are invincible.

It's possible that if you say something today, a powerful enemy will come knocking on your door tomorrow.

"With such a grand display, the Taiyi Sect is trying to steal the show."

"Old Master Guan muttered to himself."

The Taiyi Sect arrived early, in a grand and imposing manner.

Everyone could sense their intentions, and they made no attempt to hide them.

"Grandpa, does the Xuantian Sect have anyone on the Hidden Dragon Ranking?"

Xiyue suddenly tugged at her grandfather's sleeve and asked in a low voice.

Seeing the Taiyi Sect's powerful entrance, and having just heard Grandpa talk about "Wandering the Heavens Steps," I was immediately struck by their presence.

Most importantly, the Xuantian Sect invited them to be guests, and the meals they had every day were very lavish.

The little girl naturally sided with the Xuantian Sect, believing that the Taiyi Sect were all villains.

"Yes, the second place on the Hidden Dragon Ranking is Nalan Li from the Xuantian Sect, and the fifth place is their Li Yingyi."

Grandpa Guan said, "As for the second level of the Innate Realm, I really can't think of anyone who can defeat Gu Changge."

He traveled through the thirteen states of the Northern Region and had witnessed Gu Changge's prowess; he was indeed invincible.