Five days later!
Outside Licheng, a large number of cultivators have gathered. Most of those who have arrived are Rogue Cultivator or cultivators from blessed lands and Cave-Heaven Paradise, but there are also some powerful individuals mixed in.
For example, Ji Haoyue, the Divine Body of the Ji Family, and Ji Ziyue, the goddess, have both arrived in Licheng.
It all started when a certain fat man appeared in this area and discovered that there were many ancient tombs here. Then, it attracted some fellow cultivators, and someone dug up a broken bell. On the bell, there was a faint mention of the Nine Secrets. After other cultivators saw it, the news spread.
Duan De was filled with regret. He had planned to make a fortune quietly, but instead, he was persecuted by some unskilled and short-sighted competitors. The matter escalated, and now it has attracted the attention of some sacred lands and Desolate Ancient Family, hasn't it?
Jiang Ming and Yan Ruyu, along with Qin Yao and Little Qing, and a Three-Headed Azure Hell Wolf, with Black-Patterned Blood Mosquito sleeping hidden in its fur, were digesting the great benefits they had recently received.
This time, Jiang Ming didn't hide anything; he made his appearance openly and honestly. Heavenly Dao traces appeared around him, and five-colored Dao diagrams appeared around his body, transforming into a divine ring containing the Azure Dragon, Vermilion Bird, White Tiger, Black Tortoise, and Qilin, which slowly rotated. Behind him, nine purple true dragons meandered and coiled, baring their fangs and brandishing their claws, their heads and horns majestic and lifelike.
The two elements blended Perfect World, making him look like a born Supreme, a young ancient Dihuang on his journey.
Wang Teng hasn't even made an appearance yet, so Jiang Ming absolutely has to steal this opportunity.
He openly obtained the daughter of the Demon Emperor, Yan Ruyu, who was known as the Demon Race of the Eastern Wasteland lineage.
Regardless of whether some scheming demons accept Yan Ruyu's identity, the strongest Demon Race in the Eastern Wasteland — the Peacock King, the Azure Flood Dragon King, the Crow Daoist, and the Golden Peng King —all acknowledge this identity.
Yan Ruyu naturally understood her husband's purpose. She was like a blooming divine lotus, peerless and independent, with unparalleled beauty and a serene beauty. Wherever she went, she blended Perfect World with the surrounding beautiful natural scenery, as if she were a part of the beauty of heaven and earth, forming a beautiful picture in herself.
She didn't possess the same aura as Jiang Ming, a young Ancient Great Emperor, but with her beautiful face and exquisite temperament, she could stand out from the crowd wherever she went.
Their approach immediately caused a commotion, and soon, through some portraits, images, and Recording Stone about the two that had been circulated, the surrounding cultivators recognized their identities.
"It's the Eastern Demon, Jiang Ming."
Someone exclaimed in surprise, "He's born!"
Not long ago, Jiang Ming had once again hunted down the Yaoguang Sacred Son. Before entering the Ancient Mine of Absolute Beginning, the Yaoguang Sacred Son had single-handedly killed several cultivators in the Dragon Transformation Secret Realm, and had just become famous throughout the Northern Region. As a result, all the fame quickly went to Jiang Ming.
As for who sent so many cultivators from the Dragon Transformation Secret Realm to assassinate the Yaoguang Sacred Son, that remains unknown, because the Northern Region is chaotic and fraught with unpredictable events.
After all, there are two Life Restricted Zone in the Northern Region alone: Ancient Mine of Absolute Beginning and the Undying Mountain.
Therefore, right now, Jiang Ming is the most prominent figure in the entire Northern Region. He simply cannot keep a low profile, especially someone like him who has the nickname "madman" and a legendary life story, making it even easier for him to become famous.
He always thought he was being very low-key, but in reality, there was no one more high-profile than him in the entire Eastern Wasteland.
As for Yan Ruyu, she was not only beautiful but also powerful in battle. She was a descendant of the Azure Emperor and Jiang Ming's confidante, so she naturally became popular as well.
In the distance, a group of people who were preparing to explore the Nine Secrets outside Licheng were also drawn to the discussion of the cultivators and looked in this direction.
"It's Brother Jiang and Yan Ruyu."
Ji Ziyue exclaimed in surprise. Her smile was as bright as a flower, like a mischievous little elf, full of charm and beauty, completely ignoring her brother's stiff expression beside her.
After being stung by Jiang Ming's condescending gaze, which showed he didn't consider her an opponent, Ji Haoyue prepared to return to her family for seclusion. However, she then remembered that the Yaochi Stone-Appraisal Gathering was about to begin, and decided that she could go into seclusion after this event.
As a result, soon a big commotion broke out in Licheng, with news that the Nine Secrets had appeared, which naturally attracted him as well.
When Ji Haoyue sensed Yan Ruyu's aura, her face turned deathly pale. How could this be? The Dragon Transformation Secret Realm —how did she cultivate there?
Beside these two people were Ye Fan and Duan De, but Ye Fan had changed his appearance and put the Big Black Dog inside the cauldron, where he had temporarily hidden it.
Ye Fan hadn't expected that he and the Black Emperor would casually wander into Licheng, a place rumored to be the birthplace of the Nine Secrets.
Seeing Jiang Ming, Ye Fan was naturally filled with envy. Such an aura, like that of a Supreme ruler, was truly amazing.
Of course, Ye Fan also understood that he was different from Jiang Ming and had his own path to walk. First, he needed to overcome the challenges of the Four Extremes Secret Realm.
Just then, Yao Xi appeared. She was like the bright Mingyue, or like the goddess of light descending to earth, and came directly to Ji Ziyue and her group.
It's impossible for them Yaoguang Sacred Land and the Ji Family, not to feel awkward seeing Jiang Ming and Yan Ruyu.
Yao Xi also saw Jiang Ming, Jiang Ming now resembled a young Ancient Great Emperor, showing no trace of madness.
Jiang Ming also saw this side. He took Yan Ruyu's hand and walked over directly. Among the younger generation, this was the only group of people who could talk to him and Yan Ruyu.
"He's here, Brother Jiang, it's been a long time."
Ji Ziyue jumped around excitedly. In her opinion, there was no grudge that couldn't be resolved. The Ji Family and the Yaoguang Sacred Land had killed many people from each other in various battles, but they had also cooperated.
Ye Fan curled his lip. Why was Purple Moon, that Little Witch who liked to bite, so happy to see Jiang Ming?
Don't you even look at your own brother, Ji Haoyue? He doesn't look too well!
Yao Xi, the Yaoguang Sacred Maiden Yao Xi, also had beautiful eyes and a charming smile. She was full of grace and charm, as if everyone was a friend. "Young Master Jiang is truly a man of unparalleled elegance. No wonder he is known as the Eastern Emperor."
"Haha, Fairy Yao Xi, please don't joke. I might believe you if you call me the Eastern Demon, but the Eastern Emperor? I don't believe you."
Jiang Ming smiled naturally. He had already heard the discussions around him, but he hadn't heard anyone call him the Eastern Emperor.
The title "Eastern Emperor" is indeed good, but he felt that "Eastern Demon" suited his temperament better.
Hehehe--
Hearing Jiang Ming's frank words, the Yaoguang Sacred Maiden Guang laughed heartily. In her opinion, "Eastern Emperor" was a much better name, while "Eastern Demon" was simply a term for evil and heretical beings.
"Sister Yan, you are so beautiful, you are simply the most beautiful woman in the Eastern Wasteland."
Ji Ziyue, ever the outgoing one, greeted Yan Ruyu directly. It turned out that she had seen Yan Ruyu fighting with his elder brother from afar, but this was the first time she had seen Yan Ruyu up close. She was utterly astonished by his Perfect World beauty; she was so amazed that she was practically drooling.
Ye Fan glanced at her disdainfully, "What's wrong with this little brat? You don't happen to like women too, do you?"
However, Ye Fan acknowledged Yan Ruyu's beauty. He had seen the Heavenly Jade Saintess, who was hailed as the most beautiful woman in the Eastern Wasteland six thousand years ago, and in terms of beauty, only Yan Ruyu could rival her.
Jiang Ming naturally agreed, as this was the original plot description. Ye Fan's evaluation after meeting Yan Ruyu and the Heavenly Jade Saintess was based on this, hence the World Lord Dong Ge's assessment.
Yao Xi's smile became slightly unnatural. Ji Ziyue really didn't know how to speak. They were good sisters, and when they met at the Taixuan Sect, she even said that she was the number one beauty in the Southern Region.
Besides, there are many beautiful women in the Eastern Wasteland. The Yaochi Sacred Maiden often wears a veil, so she must be exceptionally beautiful. There are also women from other holy lands.
"Sister Purple Moon, here are five drops of Thunder Tribulation Liquid for you. Cultivate diligently. I have high hopes for you. With your talent, you will surely achieve your goals in the future."
Upon hearing Ji Ziyue's eloquence, Jiang Ming immediately gave her a tangible reward and even hinted that she should suppress her elder brother's dream.
As expected, Ji Ziyue immediately understood, and even secretly glanced at her elder brother before accepting the jade bottle.
"With this treasure, I'm sure I'll succeed in cultivating the Great Void Thunder."
Ji Ziyue was overjoyed to see the Thunder Tribulation Liquid. The Ji Family had many secret techniques of the Great Void Technique, but some of them had harsh conditions for cultivation. However, once mastered, they would definitely be very powerful.
Afterwards, Ji Ziyue, with the Great Void Technique imprinted on the Void, was invincible from the start. Then, with her Origin Spirit Body, she was in harmony with the law and could use the power of heaven and earth for her own purposes. Next, she activated the Great Void Thunder, one after another, like the Thunder Ancestor of the Nine Heavens. Who would dare to disobey her?
Ji Haoyue, the eldest brother, should stay at home and be the head of the family. The task of bringing fame to the Ji Family and creating eternal glory will be left to Ji Ziyue.
"Pah, Eastern Demon! He should be called the Red-Haired Monster. He's born with bad luck. If I, Duan De, encounter him, I'll be cursed every single day."
Duan De looked at Jiang Ming with very unfriendly eyes, but he couldn't beat him. He always felt that since meeting Jiang Ming, Duan De had been unlucky every day, and his luck was getting worse and worse.
This time, Duan De was right. Jiang Ming had recently been using the Heavenly Emperor Qi-Gazing Art to find a way to actively guide the bad luck that his own Heavenly Lone Star Fate Pattern would bring to others.
Clearly, Duan De was the best test subject.
Duan De suddenly shivered and couldn't help but look around. What was going on? With Duan De's cultivation level, why would he definitely shiver? This was not a good omen. "Could it be that Jiang Ming brought him bad luck again?"
"Whoosh--"
Just then, a large Purple Copper ship pierced the sky, and on it stood a series of figures, none other than the grandchildren of the Thirteen Bandits: Wu Zhongtian, Tu Fei, Jiang Huairen, Liu Kou, Li Heishui, and even the Golden-Winged Little Roc King. It seemed that he had already recovered from his injuries.
After all, the Black-Patterned Blood Mosquito only stole some of his blood essence. Afterwards, the Golden-Winged Little Roc King could replenish it by eating some good food. It didn't absorb his essence and destroy it.
After all, out of respect for Jin Ling, it's impossible to really kill this Golden-Winged Little Roc King. Later, when his perverted aunt comes out of seclusion, he'll experience what the iron fist of love is like.
" Golden-Winged Little Roc King, I'm going to fight him!"
Ji Haoyue fled in a panic, his steps faltering. He was easily embarrassed, and being with Jiang Ming and Yan Ruyu made him realize his own inferiority; in terms of cultivation level, he had been far surpassed by Yan Ruyu.
As for Jiang Ming, he is probably already Dragon Transformation cultivator. Some people have speculated that Jiang Ming may have the combat power of the Seven Prohibitions and is Dragon Transformation Secret Realm cultivator.
Now he suspects that Jiang Ming may also possess the combat strength of the Eight Prohibitions Realm, a realm that even Ancient Sage rarely dared to tread.