In Cangzhou, amidst the rolling sea of clouds, the sun rises slowly, its green mountains stretching for miles.
Before long, thousands of rays of light shone down upon the world.
As soon as dawn broke, the Prince of Cangzhou's mansion became exceptionally lively.
Numerous servants from the mansion greeted him warmly.
Although Li Ming's rise to power was short-lived, his strength and reputation were too great. Top sects such as Wanfa Mountain, Taixuan Mountain, Xuanmiao Mountain, and Tongtian Sword Sect, as well as many small and medium-sized sects near Cangzhou, all came to him.
Cangzhou, and even the surrounding major prefectures, have come to believe that the Cangzhou Royal Palace is not to be trifled with.
However, when Li Ming is not around, he usually leaves the management to his master, Lin Qiancheng.
With the resources Li Ming provided and his aptitude improved, Lin Qiancheng quickly cultivated to the Dharma Aspect Realm. He was a shrewd and calculating person, and he understood the intentions of these forces. He was basically impervious to persuasion and had no chance to make connections with them.
It's rare to see so many people here this time. Their thinking is simple: even if they can't build any connections, just showing their faces is worthwhile.
Therefore, outside the Cangzhou Prince's Mansion, there was a constant flow of carriages and horses, with queues stretching for more than ten miles and countless pedestrians coming and going.
At first glance, it seems to envelop the entire palace.
However, most people were aware of their limitations and stayed in the restaurants outside the Prince's Mansion, with very few being able to enter.
Only top experts from the Great Xuan sects or high-ranking officials from the imperial court can enter.
Behind the gate of the Prince's Mansion.
Zhao Xuanwu greeted him with a smile. In the past, he was a martial saint who had attained enlightenment and a high-ranking constable of the Six Doors.
However, being of humble origins is nothing in the eyes of some powerful families and sects.
Sometimes, when dealing with matters, you even have to try to please the other party.
But at this moment, those arrogant families of divine weapons are all trying to curry favor with him.
How delighted he must have been!
Guan Xin also stood aside, watching the crowd surge in like a tide. He felt no joy, only boredom.
In truth, regardless of whether it was a sword duel or the extermination of the Blood God Cult, aside from the Great Yan National Preceptor, Li Ming had no intention of celebrating at all. Ninety-nine percent of those gathered today were uninvited guests.
But these forces all have celestial beings overseeing them, and these people shamelessly offer gifts.
It's a bit much that they wouldn't let them in.
Some forces with Dharma Aspects and Enlightened Martial Saints in charge, even after being stopped dozens of times, still did not leave. When they learned that Li Ming had returned to Cangzhou, the gates of the Prince's Mansion were already packed with people.
"My lord appreciates your kind intentions, but these gifts are unnecessary!"
Guan Xin remained expressionless as he stopped the numerous visitors.
He was naturally quite impatient; Lin Ping was probably asking Li Ming for martial arts advice, while he had to greet guests at the door...
Unfortunately, we have to rely on the words of our elders.
He is also going to take charge of the Guan family, so getting to know those powerful forces and building good relationships with them will be beneficial to him.
The people in front of him were all smiling, so he really couldn't get angry.
Although these gifts were valuable, he was also aware of their worth.
Once he accepts the gift, he will inevitably feel indebted. If these people then use Li Ming's name to cause trouble, Li Ming may not care.
But he still has his pride.
Among the crowd, an elderly man in white was secretly amazed:
"What incredible good fortune!"
Xuanjizi tilted his head slightly, his long, white beard unable to conceal the divine light in his eyes:
"This child can be considered the best in Da Xuan, and he is also capable of making a name for himself in the outside world."
"Dynastic hegemony and being the best in the world are nothing but empty titles. Without becoming a Martial God, one is ultimately just an ant. Throughout history, there have been masters who have suppressed the world, but few have been able to break through to become gods."
A tall, handsome young man calmly commented.
Born into a family of martial gods, he later joined the Tianwu Sect, a major sect in the Eastern Region, and his cultivation level was close to that of a celestial being. He originally thought that upon returning to the Great Xuan, he could become famous throughout the world.
But to his surprise, Li Ming's strength was astonishing. His record was nothing like that of a newly emerged genius, which made him lose all interest in entering the world.
"Becoming a Martial God is difficult; who can say for sure whether one will succeed or not..."
Upon seeing that this person spoke in a calm tone, yet with a hint of sourness, Wan Qiankun immediately chuckled:
"But if he can't succeed, how many others can?"
Even though Wan Qiankun had joined the Wanfa Tianzong sect, to be honest, in his eyes, the sect's true disciples were only at a higher level than Li Ming.
None of the inner disciples could compare to Li Ming.
"you……"
The young man was immediately rendered speechless.
"What do you mean, 'you'? I am the Myriad Laws Heavenly Sect, the Myriad Universes. Who are you?"
The young man, who had originally intended to reveal his identity, knew he couldn't afford to offend the Wanfa Tianzong sect upon hearing its name, so he slunk away without daring to utter another word.
Although the Tianwu Sect is strong, it is far inferior to the Wanfa Tianzong.
Even if Wan Qiankun is only an inner disciple at best, he is still someone he can't afford to offend.
Upon seeing this person leave, Wan Qiankun also let out a cold snort.
It feels really good to intimidate others with your power.
...
"Master, please accept these things."
Li Ming reached out and handed over a spatial ring, which contained mostly cultivation resources and some protective treasures.
"this……"
Lin Qiancheng was initially hesitant, but seeing Li Ming's resolute attitude, he accepted the gift without hesitation.
He also knew that his apprentice's current level was already extremely high.
Improving one's own strength is a way to help one's apprentice, so that the apprentice doesn't have to worry too much.
Seeing his master accept these things, Li Ming breathed a sigh of relief.
This time I'm back, naturally to handle the funeral arrangements.
He specially used chaotic spiritual energy to cleanse Lin Qiancheng and his son, and left them with a large amount of resources, enough for them to cultivate to the Celestial Realm.
They also left behind many treasures, all of which were good items obtained from the Heavenly God Sect and the Blood God Sect, enough to resist the power of the Celestials.
After all, he destroyed the Blood God Sect, killed the Demon Lord, and also killed the Grand Preceptor of the Great Yan Kingdom. Although he was famous throughout the world, he also gained many benefits.
But he must have offended a lot of people. He is powerful, so he is naturally not afraid of retaliation.
He has friends and a master; it would be terrible if these people were targeted for revenge by someone with ulterior motives.
Therefore, it was impossible for him to simply leave.
At the same time, he announced to the world that he would have a duel with Dugu Yijian.
It is to deter those with ill intentions.
If Dugu Yijian succeeds in breaking through the barrier, he will become a sword god.
Even the forces of the Martial God must fear the power of this Sword God.
For example, he had already found out about the Divine Palace behind the Nangong Shen he killed.
Even if he fails, it won't do him any harm.
This will show everyone his strength and also serve as a warning to others.
"How confident are you about the sword duel, my disciple?"
Lin Qiancheng's eyes were full of worry and self-blame. He knew he couldn't help, but he couldn't put his mind at ease if he didn't ask.
He wasn't an outsider, so he naturally knew what this sword duel meant.
Seeing his master's worry, Li Ming chuckled and said:
"I wouldn't dare say 100%, but there's a 99% chance."
This is not because he is arrogant.
Rather, it was the sense of security he gained after mastering the Supreme Divine Technique of the Supreme Bone.
...
It was noon.
Amidst the mountains of Cangzhou, a misty fog hangs in the air, and a gentle breeze blows.
Buzz buzz buzz!
At that moment, a terrifying sword intent suddenly rose in the sky.
Swordsmanship reaches its divine level, and all swords pay homage to its source!
In an instant, the swords at the waists of countless martial artists trembled continuously.
It seemed as if they wanted to worship.
Someone immediately realized what was happening.
"The sword duel begins!"
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