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

Inner Domain, Xiaoyao Peak.

Shen Ming emerged from the cave, dressed in a blue-gold battle suit, the suit shimmering with a blue-gold light.

He wore thunder boots, and with each step he took, faint arcs of electricity flickered.

He wore the Mingxin Sword at his waist. The sword was not drawn and its sharpness was not visible, but one could intuitively sense that it was a sharp sword.

Three Heavenly-grade spiritual treasures are not as outstanding as Shen Ming himself.

He was handsome, with a face as beautiful as if carved by a knife, and distinct features. His long, black hair was casually tied back and fluttered in the wind.

A beautiful young woman was waiting outside, her gaze fixed on the boy, unable to look away. Her eyes were filled with amazement and infatuation, and her face gradually flushed. The blush, like the sunset, quietly crept up her fair cheeks.

Her heart beat faster involuntarily.

Suddenly, the girl slapped herself, thinking to herself, "Xu Lingyue, Xu Lingyue, this is your brother, how can you be so beastly!"

The happiest person when Shen Ming became the Xuan Emperor was Xu Lingyue.

It evokes a similar feeling to that of parents hoping their children will succeed.

Xu Lingyue volunteered and busied herself with various tasks.

Including Shen Ming's clothing and appearance, such important matters require a strong sense of image.

Seeing Shen Ming's appearance and demeanor, Xu Lingyue felt relieved.

Give Shen Ming a few more years, and he will be no less than those geniuses on the Hidden Dragon List.

After confirming that everything was correct, Shen Ming changed into the ordinary clothes of a true disciple.

The Xuan Tian Grand Ceremony will begin in two days; today is just to ensure there are no mishaps.

At this moment, a magnificent flying boat arrived above Xiaoyao Peak.

"The Ji family, Ji Xuan!"

I heard that the Emperor Xuan has taken good care of my younger brother, Ji Tian, ​​so I have come to express my gratitude.

A clear, cold voice echoed across Xiaoyao Peak.

Xu Lingyue frowned slightly. She still remembered that when Shen Minggang had just become a true disciple, he had a conflict with Ji Tian, ​​the heir of the Ji family.

Ji Tian left dejectedly, never daring to make another move.

Unexpectedly, at the Xuan Tian Grand Ceremony, the Ji family sent Ji Tian's elder brother, Ji Xuan.

He is at the third level of the Innate Realm and ranks ninth on the Hidden Dragon List.

"Don't worry, he won't dare to make any rash moves," Xu Lingyue said.

The airship descended, but Ji Xuan did not land on the ground.

He was dressed in black battle armor, in his early twenties, tall and slender, with a handsome appearance and outstanding temperament.

Ji Tian stood to the side, his face full of provocation.

"Xuan Tianzi, Shen Ming, broke through the second level of the Innate Realm in a month and stormed into the Spirit Treasury alone."

Ji Xuan's voice was clear and cold, with a strong penetrating power.

"However, that doesn't mean anything. Unless you reach the third level of the Innate Realm, you're not qualified to walk normally in the Northern Region, except for those with restricted spiritual treasures."

Today's achievements do not guarantee a bright future.

The Way of Heaven is fair; the ultimate goal for cultivators is not the same for everyone.

Your enemies will not lay down their weapons just because you are young.

The treasure vault ruins will not be delayed in opening just because you are young.

Disasters and turmoil will not stop just because you are young.

Remember this, Shen Ming, at the early stage of the second level of the Divine Treasury Realm!

Ji Xuan's words were concise and powerful, each word striking the heart like a hammer blow.

"you dare!!"

Xu Lingyue immediately sensed something was wrong; these were words intended to undermine her belief in martial arts.

This is far worse than physical violence, yet it cannot be punished.

Words can sometimes be as light as a feather, and sometimes as sharp as a blade.

"Shen Ming, don't listen to him," Xu Lingyue said.

"Huh? I think what he said makes a lot of sense."

Shen Ming's response was unexpected.

These words reminded him of the giant black hand in the Stone Flame Spirit Treasury and the Heavenly Abyss Sword Sect, which was destroyed in the river of time.

After returning, he had a feeling, but it wasn't very clear.

Ji Xuan's tone was harsh, sounding like a provocation, but it actually cleared up his doubts.

Ok?

Ji Xuan was taken aback, not expecting Shen Ming to react this way.

It was like punching cotton.

He didn't believe Shen Ming's apparent attitude, assuming he was just putting on an act in front of Xu Lingyue, unaffected by her.

Facing someone like that, I suddenly felt utterly bored.

Suddenly, everyone heard a muffled sound, like thunder exploding in the clouds.

Upon closer listening, the sound was coming from Shen Ming's chest.

Xu Lingyue, who was on the ground, immediately felt a powerful force.

"Junior brother, you've broken through?!" she exclaimed.

Shen Ming placed his hand on his chest, feeling the surging power within his spiritual core, and his lips curled up slightly, revealing a confident smile.

“What you just said enlightened me and helped me progress from the early to the middle stages of the Divine Treasury,” he said.

Xu Lingyue checked again and again, her pretty face full of disbelief.

Ji Tian looked like he'd swallowed a fly. They'd come looking for trouble, not helping someone break through a cultivation level.

Upon careful consideration, what my brother said earlier, though harsh, was not without reason.

Could it be that my brother is really helping?!

"...This is a truly treacherous and cunning person!"

Ji Xuan remained expressionless, drawing a conclusion in his mind.

His own hurtful remarks diminished his momentary glory.

Shen Ming was not affected in the slightest and immediately achieved enlightenment, breaking through to a higher realm on the spot.

This was to showcase his extraordinary talent and deliver a sharp rebuttal, rendering his words not only empty talk but also a joke.

"Trying to show off your talent, huh? Let's see if you deserve it!"

Ji Xuan's heart stirred, and he said loudly, "Your Majesty Xuan has such talent, please enlighten me on my extraordinary phenomena."

As soon as he finished speaking, a vast aura erupted, and behind him, a true dragon soared into the sky.

Even though there wasn't a breath of wind, Xu Lingyue felt as if she were in the middle of a storm, about to be blown away at any moment.

That was the dragon's might striking at the soul!

A true dragon phenomenon!

The extraordinary phenomenon of Ji Xuan's special talent!

Upon reaching the third realm of the Innate Realm, one can further develop their unique talents and obtain powerful extraordinary phenomena.

These strange phenomena possessed a powerful aura and mysterious abilities.

Ji Xuan, having failed with one plan, devised another.

The summoning of the true dragon is not used for attack, but merely to awe and intimidate.

Xu Lingyue was affected, and that was how badly she fared.

Shen Ming, who was directly hit by Long Wei, was likely to have his mind go blank and become an idiot.

As a result, Shen Ming acted as if nothing had happened, carefully observing Ji Xuan's true dragon phenomenon.

Ji Xuan noticed this and realized that Shen Ming was no ordinary person.

It wasn't through spiritual treasures, nor by relying on an advantage in realm.

It was a true dragon phenomenon that was completely unafraid of him!

"This is impossible!"

Legend has it that only the Ancient Sacred Body transcends any other phenomenon and is unaffected by its majesty.

But Shen Ming couldn't possibly be the Ancient Sacred Body!

"Your vision still has a lot of room for improvement."

Shen Ming gave his assessment, genuinely believing that the dragon phenomenon was rather ordinary, mainly because Ji Xuan hadn't yet mastered the cultivation.

Of course, telling someone the truth directly can hurt their self-esteem, but saying it in a different way makes it much more tactful.

Ji Xuan nearly coughed up a mouthful of blood, especially when he heard Xu Lingyue's silvery laughter.

He's become a complete joke!

Ji Xuan glared at Ji Tian, ​​his face full of reproach.

Ji Tian looked completely wronged; how could he possibly have known that Shen Ming would do this?