Su Mu and Qi Bai exchanged glances.

Then both gave a wry smile.

If even Xia Liu can’t obtain an Ascension Command,

then no one in the Northern Realm will be able to.

However, they no longer had any expectations or surprises regarding Xia Liu’s strength.

They were more curious to know what terrifying talent Xia Liu would reveal before the final real combat at the Ascension Conference!

At this moment, Qi Bai no longer hoped for Xia Liu to join the Qi Family as a Guest Elder.

As early as the moment when the Jade Pendant protected its master, Qi Bai knew.

Xia Liu and the Qi Family were inherently connected.

In the future, if he achieves Ascension to Godhood, the Qi Family will surely benefit from his glory!

As for Su Mu,

he was reassured.

Participating in the Ascension Conference and obtaining an Ascension Command,

is itself a sign of joining the Alliance.

If Xia Liu can achieve excellent results in the Central Continent trials,

and become a core member of the Central Continent Alliance headquarters in the future,

then as the president of the Northern Realm branch, he’ll also bask in glory.

Even the Alliance Hierarch at the headquarters will reward the Northern Realm.

Su Mu is very confident that Xia Liu can achieve this step!

For now, let’s see what terrifying talent he can demonstrate.

At that time, a Divinity Transformation Stage Envoy from the Central Continent Alliance will come, and if Xia Liu can directly impress the Envoy,

perhaps his future path will be even broader!

Su Mu has mentioned this to Xia Liu.

Before Xia Liu left the store, he responded.

"Senior Su, Family Head Qi, regarding the matter of the Taiqing Sword, I hope you two can keep it confidential, and also ensure the senior Daoist fellows who know about this don’t spread it widely."

"We understand. After all, the matter concerning the Taiqing Sword is too important. Before you transcend the Divinity Transformation Stage, I won’t spread it indiscriminately."

This was Qi Bai and Su Mu’s response.

They all knew Xia Liu’s current energy body status.

Not even at the Nascent Soul Stage.

The Taiqing Sword, even without considering its identity for Demon Slaying,

is still a Supreme-Grade Spirit Artifact!

It is the foremost of the four great spiritual artifacts in the Southern Realm!

This temptation is irresistible even to a Divinity Transformation Stage cultivator.

If the news spreads that a Supreme-Grade Spirit Artifact is with a cultivator in the Golden Core Late Stage,

imagine what terrifying consequences that would bring!

After resolving these matters, Xia Liu left the shop.

He didn’t want to head to Imperial Dragon City with Su Mu or Qi Bai together.

Doing so would only make him more conspicuous.

And lose much of the meaning.

Unfortunately, what he didn’t know was that

after the battle in Luodong City,

Xia Liu, the rising star of Myriad Realms, had already become the rising star of the Northern Realm!

And was hailed as the greatest genius cultivator in thousands of years!

Throughout the Myriad Realms, cultivators were fervently discussing matters related to Xia Liu.

Even within unknown small sects, there was talk of Xia Liu.

From the very beginning, before entering Myriad Realms,

at Xishan Mountain Realm in the Heavenly Sect, forced by circumstances, he exploded with high-strength power to kill Zhuang Fei.

Later, he was put on the Zhuang Family’s wanted list across the whole realm, with top-tier force Qi Family and the Cultivation Alliance stepping out to protect him.

Later on, he slew one of the Three Pure Ones Saints at Flag Mountain, and in the battle in Dandong City, severed the Magic Artifact of the renowned Nascent Soul cultivator Zhuang Sheng, leading Zhuang Sheng to enter the path-da...

All these events propelled Xia Liu to a new height for the new generation!

Under these legends, even more terrifying was that Xia Liu was only at the Golden Core Late Stage cultivation!

This undoubtedly exploded the worldview of all cultivators in Myriad Realms and even the Northern Realm.

Such a thing has almost never happened since ancient times.

A Golden Core period that surpasses levels to fight Nascent Soul, and slays Nascent Soul Experts!

And not just one or two!

That truly terrifies people!

In the battle in Luodong City, Xia Liu was further pushed to the peak of divinity!

In Myriad Realms, there is a god list for the younger generation, called the Rising Stars God List.

This list is established by numerous top-notch families and sects, as well as the Cultivation Alliance.

Erected in the center of Imperial Dragon City.

The cultivators who make it onto the list are all geniuses among geniuses.

The first on the list is a female cultivator.

Her identity is unknown, extremely mysterious.

But all major sects and top forces recognize this female cultivator.

Her name is Su Qingcheng.

Just days before the Ascension Conference is about to begin,

a multitude of cultivators in Imperial Dragon City discovered,

The first position on the Rising Stars God List had a name change!

A name that wasn’t on the list before.

A name that appeared out of thin air, yet commanded the respect of countless people!

Xia Liu!

First on the Rising Stars God List!

This change immediately reignited the emotions of Myriad Realms cultivators.

Everyone anticipated it.

Anticipating Xia Liu’s performance at the Ascension Conference!

In a somewhat remote corner of the Qi Family at Imperial Dragon City, a quiet and peaceful courtyard was situated there.

As the Family Head of the Qi Family, Qi Bai frequently visited here in recent days.

Today, he came in even more hastily.

"Father, this isn’t like you, why are you so rushed? Did something significant happen?"

Amid the transmission of spirit sound, Qi Zheng appeared abruptly.

"Zheng’er, you truly have made a friend!"

"Xia Liu? What happened to him?"

Seeing the anxious and indescribable expression on his father’s face, Qi Zheng suddenly became tense.

"This morning, his name appeared on the Rising Stars God List, first place."

Qi Bai held this list in high regard.

In those years, he too was on the list, relatively high up.

Other Daoist fellows from his youth were on it too.

Hundreds of years later, every cultivator who appeared on the list accomplished greatness.

The god list first of his era,

is now a peak powerhouse of the Central Continent!

Reportedly leading a sect with countless strong cultivators, recognized as top-tier in the Central Continent!

Now Xia Liu is rated as the first on the Rising Stars God List, hundreds of years later, his achievements, perhaps unimaginable!

"Really, I think this achievement underestimates him, his talent is enough to surpass the Rising Stars God List."

Qi Zheng remained unexpectedly composed.

Because he knew Xia Liu’s potential well.

First of the Northern Realm’s rising stars?

Cannot fathom!

"Haha! I also believe so, but unfortunately, there is only this one list in the Northern Realm."

Qi Bai did not argue and then asked, "Zheng’er, what are your plans?"

"My answer is to withdraw from the assessment for Family Head, not participate in the Ascension Conference, and after cultivating, venture across the Northern Realm."

Qi Zheng did not say the rest, he wanted to follow Xia Liu’s path, travel the Northern Realm, and then the Southern Realm!

In the future challenge the Central Continent, renowned throughout the Cultivation Realm!

"Good! Remember to see me before leaving home."

"Thank you, father!"

Qi Zheng immediately expressed his gratitude.

"Hehe, in the future, this Cultivation Realm will be your world..."

...

At a mysterious location with excellent scenery in Imperial Dragon City.

A robust figure rushed quickly into the range of a peaceful lake.

"Senior Sister Qingcheng, something’s wrong!"

"Qinghong, what are you doing, the Ascension Conference is about to start, and you’re not seizing the time to cultivate?"

With a gentle wave of her jade hand, a barrier emerged around the lake, isolating the noise of the newcomer and the chaotic mundane world.

There stood a person on the lake, the Golden-Threaded Jade Robe shining in everyone’s eyes, with eyes like rippling waves, enticing.

"Senior Sister, the name about the first place on the Rising Stars God List has changed!"

"Oh? Xia Liu, is it..."