"Taking advantage of today's opportunity to reveal my identity and the participation of Cangtian in the meeting, I have a proposal..."

After the initial affairs were settled, Qing Yu suddenly said, "Among everyone here, most have already revealed their identities. The only ones who haven't are Yang Tian, Zhu Tian, and Hao Tian.

Three of you..."

Qing Yu casually supported his chin with one hand, but his indifferent tone made everyone's hearts tremble, especially the three he was looking at.

"It's time for you to let everyone see your true Lu Mountain appearances."

Upon hearing this, those like Flame Sky, who had revealed their identities, eagerly watched, clearly not wanting others to hide their identities any longer.

"Xuantian, revealing one's identity should be personal freedom; no one should be forced." Elder Shiming sternly said.

"However, the minority should follow the majority, which is an absolute truth. I believe revealing identities would help unify us all." Shengde Emperor concurred.

Among the Nine Heavens, only Elder Shiming and the Sword God knew everyone's identities, which was their privilege. Keeping identities hidden was a strength of those yet unrevealed.

Those who had revealed their identities didn't want others to have an advantage over them. Qing Yu and Shengde Emperor also didn't want Elder Shiming and the Sword God to continue holding this privilege.

Therefore, they tacitly cooperated to have everyone reveal their true faces.

"Among the Nine Heavens, the Sword God reigns supreme. Are you two aiming to challenge the Sword God?" Elder Shiming coldly watched Qing Yu and Shengde Emperor, sensing their collusion.

In the Nine Heavens, Jun Heaven is revered, and the pillar where the Sword God resides is central, surrounded by all other pillars forming a circle like stars around the moon.

The principle of the minority following the majority doesn't apply here in the Nine Heavens.

"But now that the Sword God is in seclusion, shouldn't we two Supreme beings lead instead?" Qing Yu said.

"Furthermore, even if the Sword God were present, decisions shouldn't be unilateral. The Nine Heavens isn't his solo domain."

Compared to Qing Yu's words, Shengde Emperor expressed his intentions more bluntly. He openly sought to challenge the Sword God's authority and had the confidence to do so.

With Qing Yu allied with him, they could rival the Sword God; while defeating him might be challenging, not losing was probable, and death was certainly impossible.

"Coincidentally, I also feel that continually hiding identities is unfair to others."

Unexpectedly, Yang Tian voiced his support and immediately dispelled the thick golden light that had shrouded him, revealing his true face.

'Lin Zixiao.' Qing Yu's finger, which had been tapping lightly on the throne, paused.

This Yang Tian had been disguising his presence with Golden Yang energy, his true form revealed as Lin Zixiao, the Dao Master of Shenxiao Dao.

Both his golden glow and commanding tone were merely a guise. Although Qing Yu had met him, he never suspected Lin Zixiao was Yang Tian.

'This is truly... unexpected!'

Thinking back, it seems Shengde Emperor had been planning to seize power for a long time.

Back when he was the Shadow King, Shenxiao Dao was his ally, their relations covertly close. Later, he recommended Qing Yu to join the Nine Heavens.

Perhaps Elder Shiming thought Qing Yu would clash with the Shadow King and Xuanfa because of their ties, and thus after evaluating Qing Yu's strength, agreed to his entry.

But in reality, the Shadow King used powerful tactics to win over Qing Yu, laying the groundwork for today.

He promised to help Ren Piaomiao join the Nine Heavens in exchange for Qing Yu's support in vying for influence within it.

From today's perspective, Shengde Emperor's strategy was quite successful. With Qing Yu allied, Yang Tian and the new Cangtian were their allies, forming a group of four within the Nine Heavens.

Additionally, Qing Yu and Shengde Emperor are Supreme beings, second only to the Sword God in Nine Heavens.

"You..."

Elder Shiming felt a sudden chill, realizing that Shengde Emperor had hidden his ambitions deeply and Qing Yu had quietly allied with him.

The Nine Heavens, once overseen by the Sword God with Elder Shiming commanding, now witnesses a shift in era...

'Truly ruthless ambition.' Elder Shiming's double pupils gazed deeply at the duo, as if etching their images into memory.

The power struggle emerged abruptly, akin to Xinyuan's unexpected downfall when out traveling.

"Oh dear, it seems Bian Tian cannot withstand You Tian and Xuantian."

Hao Tian said as he removed the white mist obscuring his face, revealing his true appearance.

Yet another individual presented themselves, and everyone unmistakably turned to see this member's true Lu Mountain appearance. Then...

Qing Yu: "..."

It's him, the blue elf!

Another unexpected reveal—the quiet person, hardly speaking, turned out to be Lan Cang, Hall Master of Heavenly Demon Palace Corpse Yin Hall.

"I hadn't expected you to be among the Nine Heavens." Qing Yu looked at Lan Cang and said.

"Yet to thank Xuantian for the mercy of not killing me then." Hao Tian—Lan Cang said with a hint of exaggeration.

Back at Sword God Lake, Qing Yu broke through to Supreme Realm, launching attacks that split enemies into fleeing factions.

At that time, Lan Cang faced the Sword God's flying sword and used Bai Yan, the 'Demon Shadow' from Heavenly Demon Palace Respected Demon Hall, as a scapegoat, causing Bai Yan to fall to the Sword God, while his essence blood became nourishment for the Sword God's restoration.

Now it seems he's an experienced snitch, no wonder he acted with such decisiveness.

"Now, you're the last one..."

Qing Yu turned his gaze to the last person, "Zhu Tian, what's your choice?"

Everyone's gaze was also directed at Zhu Tian.

"Do I have a choice?" Zhu Tian sighed wistfully.

Besides Elder Shiming and the absent Sword God, who among the remaining six didn't want the last person to reveal their true face?

Resenting inequality over lack, Zhu Tian alone was the continued exception in Nine Heavens, but she wasn't the Sword God and couldn't afford to say "no."

The white mist dispersed, revealing a previously vaguely seen figure in full.

Eyebrows like new moons, eyes like autumn waves, with a captivating allure in mere glances, her snow-white skin complemented by silver silk clothes, even whiter still.

This was an incomparable beauty, yet embarrassingly, Qing Yu didn't recognize her.

Not only Qing Yu, but several attendees seemed puzzled, seeing someone unfamiliar.

In this world, was there still a Divinity Realm warrior they didn't recognize? And a woman warrior, at that?

Truth be told, their first thought was Zhu Tian hadn't shown her true face and had fabricated an image to deceive everyone.

"Jiang Haogang's wife from Jiang Family of East Province, didn't expect you to be Zhu Tian." Shengde Emperor said with surprised rhetoric.

Thankfully, someone recognized Zhu Tian's true form; otherwise, those who couldn't hold their tongue might face awkwardness later.

Yet, upon pondering, why would the Jiang Family Patriarch's wife hold such formidable power and be part of the Nine Heavens? Is the Jiang Family Patriarch supporting her from behind?

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