This is the true immortal of the Taoist sect.

"Fool... Do you really think that His Highness Di Hao, who fought his way through mountains of corpses and seas of blood, is some kind of reasonable, easy-going person?"

Venerable Zhenyue sneered inwardly.

The many young talents finally realized that they were not facing any ordinary young master from a noble family, but the heir to a truly supreme power in the Xuanhuang Great World.

Even if such a person has a good temper and doesn't bother with these insignificant people, those around him would never allow anyone to challenge his authority.

Moreover, everyone finally came to their senses, and it was all too clear that the prince's intention in placing the Sumeru Realm above the clouds was obvious.

This is telling everyone that if you don't even have the ability to fly up, then you're not qualified to get a spot in the Heavenly Realm.

After everyone had tasted the meaning, they suddenly realized what was going on, and no one dared to utter another word. All the experts above the seventh level took to the air and flew towards the clouds.

As for those few unfortunate souls whose bodies were never found, nobody cared.

Even Li Daoxuan didn't give them a second glance.

He simply reminded Nangong Yue beside him:

"Miss Nangong, although your cultivation is not shallow, it has improved rapidly in a short period of time. You need to be more careful on your journey. If you encounter a strong enemy, it is not shameful to admit defeat as soon as possible."

Nangong Yue pursed her lips and nodded.

"Master Li, thank you for taking care of me during this time. I'm off now."

Li Daoxuan smiled and nodded, saying:

"Hmm, be careful."

Nangong Yue turned around, leaped up, and flew into the Sumeru Realm in the blink of an eye.

Many young prodigies on the square also took flight and entered the Sumeru Realm one by one.

But most people remain stuck in the same place, only able to look on with envy.

Because all of these people are young people below the seventh level of the Heavenly Realm.

At thirty years old, to have cultivated to the seventh level of the Heavenly Realm—this is already a rare genius.

Looking across the world, how many forces besides those holy lands and sects can cultivate such geniuses?

So although many people came to this grand gathering of geniuses, only a couple hundred were qualified to enter the arena.

Even if these people cannot enter the Heavenly Domain, they will surely become the top experts in the Xuan Domain of the Xuanhuang Great World in the future.

Those young talents who were unable to fly could only sigh and look helpless.

However, there are also some clever and resourceful young people, or those who possess certain secret treasures that allow them to fly.

In an instant, beams of precious light shot into the sky and entered the Sumeru Realm.

Perhaps they all knew that even if they reached the seventh level of cultivation, they would be eliminated very quickly, since they didn't even have the cultivation to reach the seventh level.

However, such a once-in-a-millennium spectacle would surely leave a great regret if one could not participate in it personally.

However, upon closer inspection, it becomes clear that most of those who managed to fly up using their own abilities stumbled and fell, their flight not being smooth.

Even for these rare geniuses, it's already quite remarkable to reach the seventh level of cultivation before the age of thirty. And even with the cultivation level of the seventh level, it's still quite difficult to fly through the air.

Of course, there are also some people who are well over thirty years old and want to take advantage of the situation, thinking they can get away with it.

However, just as they approached the Sumeru Realm, they were struck down by a terrifying force.

He fell directly to the ground from a great height, but thanks to his strong physique, he was not killed.

But when they came to their senses, they discovered that all their cultivation had been completely destroyed.

One by one, filled with despair, they knelt beneath the carriage, kowtowing repeatedly and begging for Emperor Hao's forgiveness.

However, Emperor Hao had not uttered a single word since releasing the Sumeru Realm, so naturally he would not pay any attention to those who attempted to cheat.

These people look pitiful, but no one sympathizes with them.

Those who attempt to illegally cross the border must accept the corresponding punishment.

After the group flew up, the Zhenyue Venerable of the Hongyu Imperial Clan gave a wink to someone behind him.

Five youths from the group following behind immediately soared into the sky and flew into the Sumeru Realm.

Wang Jingshu looked at the few people from the Hongyu Imperial Clan and chuckled softly:

"These people are all just over thirty years old, which means they were obviously disciples who received the news early on and were specifically trained."

Li Daoxuan also noticed it.

"As an imperial family, they naturally possess resources and information that ordinary people cannot access, which is understandable."

Bai Susu said somewhat indignantly:

"These five disciples of the Hongyu Imperial Clan are all at the Ninth Heaven Realm, and with the support of the Hongyu Imperial Clan's resources, their strength will definitely surpass that of their peers."

"If that's the case, won't the last three spots all go to the Hongyu Imperial Clan? What's the point of this grand gathering of prodigies then?"

Upon hearing this, Li Daoxuan smiled faintly and said:

"Does Miss Bai feel this is unfair?"

Bai Susu didn't say anything, but her eyes clearly conveyed that meaning.

"From the perspective of ordinary people, this is indeed not fair."

"But in this world, fairness is never absolute."

"Absolute fairness is actually the greatest unfairness."

Bai Susu couldn't understand what he was saying. She looked up at Li Daoxuan, her brows furrowed, and her eyes seemed to show some disagreement.

Li Daoxuan smiled and explained:

"Miss Bai would understand if she could put herself in someone else's shoes."

"Imagine you are a disciple of the Hongyu Imperial Clan. Your ancestor overcame countless hardships and obstacles to become a Great Emperor, and then devoted himself to creating a vast imperial clan."

"From then on, every generation of the family has taken pride in this ancestor and dared not slacken in the slightest, for fear that this great foundation would be destroyed in their hands."

"You are diligent and hardworking, and although you have extraordinary talent, you have also put in unimaginable effort."

"Finally, you get this once-in-a-millennium opportunity, but suddenly someone tells you that because you are too strong, you should give up this opportunity and let those who may not be able to climb up even if they get the opportunity."

"Miss Bai, are you willing?"

"Is this fair to you?"

"Why should your imperial clan's accumulation and efforts over ten thousand years have to give way to ordinary people?"

Is this kind of fairness really fair?

Bai Susu stood there, stunned, her expression extremely complicated.

But that's not all, Li Daoxuan continued:

"Even if you don't bring yourself into the Hongyu Imperial Clan, let's just state the objective facts."

"Miss Bai, as a disciple of a sacred sect like the Beast Taming Sect, you have a natural advantage that allows you to obtain an Emperor's Token without having to go through those bloody battles."

"Although this Imperial Son's Token almost led to the destruction of your Beast Taming Sect."

"But for the countless cultivators outside the sacred sects, what makes you think you can obtain an Imperial Son Token so easily? Without even needing to participate in the Gathering of Prodigies?"

Is this fair?

"If it's unfair, are you willing to relinquish this Imperial Son's Token? If you really do, is it fair to you and the Beast Taming Sect?"

Bai Susu was struck dumb, her face turning deathly pale.

The elders of the Beast Taming Sect behind her exchanged bewildered glances, deeply moved.

Wang Jingshu nodded to herself, clearly having a deep understanding of this.

Li Daoxuan sighed softly, looked up at the people in the Sumeru Realm who had already begun their war against each other, and said in an extremely calm yet resounding tone:

"As heaven maintains vigor through movement, a gentleman should constantly strive for self-improvement."

Life is difficult; do not seek help from external sources, but save yourself...

Bai Susu's eyes kept shifting.

My heart was already churning with immense emotions.

That last trace of resentment towards the Hongyu Imperial Clan completely vanished.

After a moment, she slowly exhaled, straightened her posture, and bowed to Li Daoxuan, saying:

"Thank you for your guidance, Master..."

Li Daoxuan smiled and waved his hand.

"This isn't some profound principle; Miss Bai is simply too caught up in it to see clearly."

As soon as Li Daoxuan finished speaking, a streak of light suddenly arrived.

Immediately afterwards, everyone heard a warm and gentle voice in their ears.

"Well said! What a perfect example of 'As heaven maintains vigor through movement, a gentleman should constantly strive for self-improvement'!"