Just as Ling Tian and the others had guessed, after a thousand or two years, Ci Xin announced that he would challenge the Gods and Devils, Xuan Yin, and Hao Yang Body again. Many people in the God Realm guessed at the Thorn Alliance's intentions, but plenty still headed to the Thorn Alliance's base to see how Ci Xin and the others would put on their show.
As for Ling Tian and the others, since they had already guessed how things would turn out, they didn't waste time. They continued working hard to improve their strength and prepare for the turmoil that would one day engulf the God Realm.
Just as Ling Tian and the others had expected, Ci Xin's challenge this time was one-on-one, and he defeated his opponents one by one. The Thorn Alliance's higher-ups were "overjoyed," declaring that after this period of devilish tempering, Ci Xin had been utterly transformed. His strength was exceptional, his potential boundless, and he was worthy of becoming the Thorn Alliance's future successor.
And so, the Gods and Devils, Xuan Yin, and Hao Yang Body were stripped of their positions, while Ci Xin became the Thorn Alliance's future leader.
Though many knew this was "a performance," they had nevertheless witnessed Ci Xin's strength. He was far stronger than before. In a one-on-one fight, even if the Gods and Devils, Xuan Yin, and Hao Yang Body used every trick at their disposal, they were still no match for him.
What surprised people a little was that Ci Xin didn't rest after defeating Xuan Yin Body. He immediately launched into a fierce battle against Hao Yang Body, and ultimately won. This alone showed how powerful he was, because anyone with eyes could see that neither Xuan Yin Body nor Hao Yang Body had held