Jiang Feng bowed and said, "I, Jiang Feng, greet His Majesty the Emperor."

The Human Emperor did not speak but waved his hand to let everyone leave. At this time, only he and Jiang Feng were left in the hall.

After everyone left, only Jiang Feng and the Human Emperor remained in the hall. The Human Emperor raised his hand gently, and a spiritual barrier rose up, isolating him from all outside observation.

"Jiang Feng, do you know why I left you alone?" The Human Emperor's gaze was as deep as the abyss.

Jiang Feng bowed his head respectfully, "I don't know, Your Majesty, please explain."

The Human Emperor slowly rose from his seat, hands clasped behind his back, and began to pace slowly. Each step seemed to carry a tremendous force, filling the entire hall with a solemn air. The Human Emperor narrowed his eyes slightly, gazing deeply into the distance as he spoke in a deep voice, "Today, this vast and boundless Kyushu Continent may appear prosperous and peaceful on the surface, but in reality, it harbors turbulent undercurrents and perils lurking everywhere! Certain long-hidden, extremely ancient evil cultivation forces are quietly awakening and resurrecting in the shadows. These individuals harbor ulterior motives, hoping to leverage their immense power to disrupt the delicate balance that has been so painstakingly maintained, thereby plunging the world we live in into an endless abyss of darkness."

Hearing the Human Emperor's words, Jiang Feng, who had been standing by and listening quietly, was shocked. Could it be that this almighty Human Emperor had discovered some secret about his life? At this thought, Jiang Feng felt a cold sweat drip down his forehead. However, at this moment, in this place, in this situation, he didn't have time to think too much. Jiang Feng took a deep breath, clasped his fists, and bowed, saying, "Your Majesty is absolutely right. I am willing to devote my life to the future of our race, even until my death. However... I am aware that my current strength is limited, and I am afraid I cannot bear such a heavy responsibility."

After hearing Jiang Feng's answer, the Human Emperor smiled faintly. He then walked towards Jiang Feng, stopping only when he was within striking distance. The Human Emperor gently raised his right hand, and a strange and powerful energy surged from his palm. With a wave of his arm, this strange energy quickly enveloped Jiang Feng's entire body like a transparent curtain of light.

The moment he was enveloped by this strange energy, Jiang Feng felt his entire body tense up. He was completely unable to move, as if he had become a statue under a spell, unable to move at all. Meanwhile, the strange energy didn't stop there, but continued to surge towards Jiang Feng's dantian with unstoppable force.

However, something unexpected happened—as soon as the strange energy reached Jiang Feng's dantian, the chaotic energy that had been quietly dormant within it suddenly erupted as if stimulated by some powerful force. In the blink of an eye, the chaotic energy bared its fangs and fiercely pounced on the invading strange energy. It devoured it with lightning speed and disappeared without a trace in the blink of an eye.

The Human Emperor was also shocked upon seeing this. He quickly waved his hand to remove the strange energy from Jiang Feng. After everything returned to normal, the Human Emperor looked at Jiang Feng with a look of astonishment, muttering to himself, "It's just as I expected! Within your body lies a powerful and mysterious force. Even someone as advanced as me cannot fathom its true nature."

After saying this, Jiang Feng relaxed his body and took control of it.

Jiang Feng looked up at the Human Emperor: "Your Majesty, what do you mean?"

The Human Emperor smiled and said, "That day on the ring, Shen Wantian once asked what the meaning of testing your golden light was? Aren't you curious yourself?"

Jiang Feng nodded slightly when he heard this. He was indeed curious.

The Human Emperor narrowed his eyes slightly, pondered for a moment, and then slowly spoke, "This stone tablet has existed for a long time, even older than I am. According to ancient texts, this mysterious stone tablet possesses extraordinary abilities, capable of probing the mysteries of the origins of all living things. And the sudden flash of dazzling golden light just now means that you are not from our world!"

The Human Emperor's words resonated like a thunderclap in Jiang Feng's ears, leaving him speechless with astonishment. Even the legendary immortals descending to the mortal realm couldn't fathom his true origins. Yet, at this moment, the Human Emperor had uncovered this long-hidden secret with just a stone tablet.

Seeing Jiang Feng's stunned silence, the Human Emperor smiled and soothed him, "Everyone who embarks on the path of cultivation has their own secret past, so I won't force you to ask. I only hope that in the future you can uphold the cause of humanity and contribute to our race. Judging from your current condition, your Dantian has suffered severe damage, causing your cultivation to regress significantly. Consider visiting the Imperial Treasure Pavilion, where you'll find countless rare and precious elixirs that may be able to help you heal your injuries and regain your strength. Furthermore, since you won the championship in this competition, a precious spot will be reserved for you in the highly anticipated Ruins Treasure Hunting Competition a hundred years from now!"

With that, the Human Emperor's figure vanished like smoke, as if he had never appeared there. Jiang Feng regained consciousness, took a deep breath, and calmed his mind. Then, under Zhang Jintong's guidance, he walked towards the Imperial City Treasure Pavilion with firm steps.

Zhang Jintong said something to the person guarding the treasure pavilion, and the door of the treasure pavilion opened.

As soon as he stepped onto the first floor of the Imperial Treasure Pavilion, Jiang Feng was stunned by the sight before him. The light within the pavilion was bright yet soft, as if enveloped in a layer of auspicious light. Rows of exquisite shelves were arranged in an orderly manner, each filled with a dazzling array of treasures.

There were spirit crystals emitting a faint blue glow, like star fragments fallen to the mortal world, imbued with a vast spiritual energy; there were also various exotic immortal herbs, their leaves shimmering with different colors, as if proclaiming their powerful medicinal properties. Ancient magical weapons hung in the air, emitting crisp sounds with the slightest sway, and runes flowed across them, demonstrating their extraordinary power. There were countless elixir bottles, each engraved with intricate patterns, indicating the quality and efficacy of the elixir. The surrounding walls were also inlaid with numerous treasures such as night pearls, making the entire treasure pavilion sparkle. Jiang Feng felt like he was in an ocean of treasures, with precious items everywhere he looked. He couldn't help but sigh: The Kowloon Dynasty is truly wealthy!