My cultivation method shines upon all heavens.

Beat me, and everything will be resolved.

Although she only caught a glimpse of the scene, the thought of that boy leaning on her back and making provocative remarks made her furious.

"Sect Master, are you about to emerge from seclusion?"

An aged yet respectful voice came from outside the door.

"Um."

She responded softly, suppressing her anger, and transformed back into the aloof and dignified leader of the Guanghan Sect.

Inside the Tower of Inheritance, Lu Ming climbed higher and higher, conquering seven levels of challenges.

Since that beautiful woman in white, the people I've encountered have been either annoying brutes or sinister, lewd old men.

Without uttering a word, Lu Ming sent them to their deaths with a single punch.

There was also a domineering, arrogant, and nauseatingly imposing middle-aged man.

Enraged, Lu Ming pressed him hard under his feet and rubbed him for a long time.

The middle-aged man still dared to shout that he would exterminate his entire family, but he was promptly trampled and had his limbs broken, dying of shame and indignation.

The only ones who were somewhat pleasing to the eye were a swordsman, a bald monk, and a burly man.

Considering that the three had not disturbed his peace of mind, Lu Ming simply slapped them to end the matter, sparing them further humiliation.

None of the seven individuals had particularly likable personalities, yet they were all among the strongest individuals of their level that Lu Ming had ever seen.

Although each level of his cultivation was stripped away, leaving him only able to use one martial art, he thrived in it.

Never before had he been able to so completely set aside all constraints and purely hone his skills.

Through battles with seven individuals, the Seven Great Skills were further refined and deepened.

His mind was exceptionally clear, and there was a faint, wriggling sensation between his brows, as if something was being conceived within.

The essence of the seven people's unique skills was also forcibly instilled into their consciousness:

Myriad Stars Calamity Robe, Shadowy Cold Tendons, Pure Yang Body, Reincarnation Bone, Sword Heart Essence, Dragon and Elephant Blood, Myriad Beast Demon Viscera.

The seven supreme cultivation methods and martial arts principles were all integrated into his soul, allowing him to make rapid progress in his understanding of the Transcendent Realm.

The seventh level is located in a wild and ancient forest.

Lu Ming casually tossed the burly man's body aside, his heart pounding with emotion, and strode forward.

"Buzz!"

In the blink of an eye, he found himself in a vast temple.

Ahead, a figure dressed in a Taoist robe stood with his hands behind his back, gazing at the sky.

The moment Lu Ming appeared, the Taoist slowly turned around.

With a square face and clear, childlike eyes, he was none other than the great and wise teacher—Zhang Jiao.

"Young friend, you've arrived."

He looked at Lu Ming, a slight smile playing on his lips, and slowly began to speak.

Meanwhile, crowds gathered on Thousand Eyes Mountain, with more and more people converging there.

There were both top talents from the Great Zhao Dynasty and local martial artists who had come from all directions.

Of the four gates, only the fourth gate was empty, while the other three were teeming with people.

Inside the first gate, many martial artists with weak auras emerged, their faces showing joy, and then hurriedly left in groups.

Before the second gate, many young people were sweating profusely and panting heavily, but their eyes shone with an alarming brightness. After catching their breath, they rushed in again.

Before the third door, Wen Zhiyu, her cheeks still damp with sweat, smiled helplessly at the burning gazes of the crowd.

She calmed her slightly disordered breathing and nodded amidst the anticipation of the crowd: "This is the trial passage to ascend to the Millennium Dragon and Tiger Ranking."

Upon hearing this, everyone's faces instantly lit up with ecstatic joy.

From the crowd, a woman in red immediately called out, "Senior Sister Wen, how strong are the experts on the list? Have you made it onto the list yet?"

As soon as he finished speaking, everyone's eyes lit up with excitement.

Wen Zhiyu smiled bitterly and shook his head: "As soon as I entered, someone raised his palm and pressed down. His palm force contained the meaning of life and death, and I was defeated before I could last ten moves."

The crowd erupted in uproar.

"How is this possible? Miss Wen comes from the Guanghan Sect, one of the three great sects, and ranks ninth on the Dragon and Tiger Ranking. She couldn't even withstand ten moves?"

"The palm holds the essence of life and death—could it be Liu Wangji, the 'Life and Death' who topped the Dragon and Tiger List fifty years ago?"

"If it really is him, then it makes sense!"

Amidst the uproar, the world suddenly changed.

"boom!"

From the direction of Luoyang, two beams of azure light shot into the sky, dim yet majestic.

A majestic dragon coils around, while a thousand-eyed evil tiger flaps its wings. Both have cold, ruthless eyes, like puppets, as they soar straight up to the heavens.

A golden, dazzling list slowly descended from the mouths of the dragon and tiger, the roars of the dragon and the howl of the tiger resounding throughout the world.

At this moment, countless eyes across the Great Zhao territory were turned toward the enormous list in the sky.

【1. Zhang Jiao, the Great Teacher】

【2. Zichen Yuji · Xiao Daocheng】

【3. Star Pivot Divine Calculation - Sikong Star】

【100. Withering and Flourishing Life - Liu Wangji】

The rows of gilded characters shone brightly, captivating the soul.

As everyone was mesmerized, several lines of writing reappeared:

[The Enchanting Fox Su Qingsi defeats the projection of "Withered Life" Liu Wangji, ascending to the 100th place on the Millennium Dragon and Tiger Ranking!]

[Azure Frost Sword Maiden Yun Shuying defeats the projection of Moon Dance Fairy Ling Yueyao, ascending to 93rd place on the Millennium Dragon and Tiger Ranking!]

Lian Feng, the master strategist, defeats the projection of Shi Lie, the "Mad Lion," and ascends to 73rd place on the Millennium Dragon and Tiger Ranking!

[Benevolent Sword] Zhang Chengping defeats the projection of "Sea Guest" Jiang Zhuliu, ascending to the 32nd position on the Millennium Dragon and Tiger Ranking!

[Fist Master Xiao Junlin defeats the projection of Four Seasons Heavenly Lord Su Shiqiu, ascending to 30th place on the Millennium Dragon and Tiger Ranking!]

As the messages appeared one after another, everyone on Thousand Eyes Mountain was already dumbfounded.

"Su Qingsi, Yun Shuying, Lian Feng, Zhang Chengping, Xiao Junlin — five people in this world have actually made it onto the Millennium Dragon and Tiger List —"

"A glorious era is about to begin!"

"It seems the Great Teacher has grand ambitions!"

Everyone sighed.

At this moment, inside the third gate, in a vast and boundless void, a ninety-nine-story heavenly ladder stretches across the sky.

Each level of the sky ladder was as vast as a plaza, and at this moment it was filled with people.

Only the throne at the very top remained suspended in mid-air, utterly empty.

Su Qingsi stood at the bottom of the Heavenly Ladder, her brows furrowed, as she concentrated on digesting the essence of the "Withering and Flourishing Palm" that was flooding into her mind.

After a long while, she finally let out a soft sigh and said, "So that's how it is—the so-called legacy is the true essence of the Transcendent Realm martial arts left behind by the sages, along with its spiritual essence!"

The essence of martial arts in the Transcendent Realm can help her solidify her foundation in the Transcendent Realm. If she can fully understand and master it, she may be able to cultivate her True Body Treasure Raft to perfection.

The spiritual essence can nourish the soul and pave a smooth path for her to reach the True Person Realm in the future.

"The benefits are so great, I can't stop here!"

She looked up at the figures on the ladder, her beautiful eyes burning with fighting spirit.

Yun Shuying and Lian Feng also showed joy on their faces, their eyes burning with a fierce fire.

On the thirtieth step, Xiao Junlin suddenly turned around and looked down.

Two floors away, a kind-looking young man leaned on his longsword, looking up.

"Hmph, Zhang Chengping, you've finally stopped hiding?"

Xiao Junlin stood with his hands behind his back, looking down at the crowd with a disdainful gaze.

The young man lowered his eyes and said calmly, "The Millennium Dragon and Tiger Ranking has appeared. I want to see if my late master left any instructions."

Xiao Junlin sneered, flicked his sleeve, and turned around: "Whatever your purpose, let's settle this on the Dragon and Tiger Ranking today!"

Having said that, he took another step upwards.

Zhang Chengping remained silent, but calmly took a step forward and followed closely behind.

At the same moment, Su Qingsi, Yun Shuying, and Lian Feng set off together.

Meanwhile, throughout the Great Zhao, countless martial artists flocked to the Inheritance Tower, pushing open the third gate one after another.

The Tower of Inheritance, eighth floor.

Lu Ming looked at the great and virtuous teacher Zhang Jiao before him, bowed deeply, and said solemnly, "Senior, I have come here seeking the Yin-Yang Compass to remove the shackles binding me. I hope you will help me!"

Zhang Jiao's smile remained unchanged as he calmly said, "No rush. Defeat me, and everything will be resolved."

Lu Ming's pupils contracted sharply, and a thousand thoughts flashed through his mind.

The long-dormant body suddenly awakens at this moment.

His meridians swelled, his muscles and bones resonated, and his blood boiled like molten lava. Although he could not sense the energy of heaven and earth, his physical body had returned to its peak.

He slowly straightened up, his joints cracking, and clasped his hands in a fist and said, "I apologize."