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The Divine Monarchs watched this bunch of sycophants with speechless expressions.

Damn, this kid actually deserves to be the Hidden Emperor?

When did your eyes go blind?

But on second thought, it's better than skepticism and opposition, otherwise, he'd have to rack his brains explaining why he became the Hidden Emperor.

In the two months that followed, Brother Cheng went nowhere, staying in this lively place, enjoying good food and drinks while soaking in compliments.

His dual identities as the Hidden Emperor and the Chief of the Celestial Pill Department gradually spread throughout the Celestial Palace with this grand event.

Countless Immortal Officials came to know of his existence.

For a time, Brother Cheng became completely famous.

The limelight even seemed to overshadow Qiu Yuxuan!

This left Divine Lady Qiu quite upset.

This Emperor Sword Star event was supposed to be her undisputed main stage, okay?

Sitting high, picking elite experts from all over for her use, she was meant to be as flashy as can be, as grand as possible.

Now, however, the focus of the whole event was on Brother Cheng.

Everyone was talking about the guy, each looking for a chance to connect with him, almost forgetting this was a selection competition.

Despite Qiu Yuxuan not being as pretentious as Brother Cheng, with no words like spotlight or pretentiousness in her dictionary, she still wasn't pleased.

Was this event held for you?

While contemplating these thoughts, finally there was some movement from the deep valley sea of clouds.

A figure shot up into the sky, like a kingly sword ruling the world!

Its mere appearance already made the surrounding Immortal Officials' hair stand on end, their bodies chilled to the bone.

This was because the person's Sword Dao Realm was still present, not yet fully dissipated.

And his proficiency in Sword Dao shocked the entire scene.

"Ninth Layer of Sword Dao Realm!"

"Oh my God, so strong!"

"No wonder he's the son of the Celestial Emperor!"

"Impressive!"

"Absolutely first class!"

Even the ten Divine Monarchs rose to express their congratulations to the sharp-eyed and dashing purple-robed youth in the center.

The reason was simple, this man was one of the Ten Celestial Emperors, the only son of Emperor Xiu, Yu Liu Daoist Venerable!

Many had previously joked that Brother Cheng was the Celestial Emperor's illegitimate child, but that was just a joke.

This one, however, was truly of Celestial Royal Family.

Although the Celestial Emperors initially set the rules that any rank or position could not be inherited, and the Celestial Palace wasn't meant to have any Crown Princes or Princes, doing their best to prevent the emergence of powerful noble families.

But having the identity of a Celestial Emperor's Son, even if not inherited, could not be ignored.

Neither King Shi nor King Jing dared to not give this one face.

Moreover, Yu Liu Daoist Venerable was indeed strong on his own.

As a Celestial Emperor's Son, his true combat power was at the top among the Daoist Venerables.

The Ninth Layer of Sword Dao World was a level that some Divine Monarchs hadn't even reached.

With his identity and talented power, participating in the Emperor Sword Star selection for a Second-class Star Monarch position was seen as lowering his status by outsiders.

Yu Liu Daoist Venerable's deep gaze slowly swept across the scene, with an unrestrained arrogance, like an eagle looking down at wolves.

As if he embodied the Celestial Emperor, and everyone else could only bow down.

But the next moment, his eyes suddenly narrowed.

Because he saw a person, a man running around the field like a spinning top, stripped of clothes.

Even with Yu Liu Daoist Venerable's composure, he couldn't figure out what was happening.

A side show?

Why hadn't he heard about it before?

He squinted, pretending not to care, and continued to walk in space upwards.

On the Purple Jade Platform, the Immortal Officials and Star Monarchs rose one by one.

They cupped their hands in greetings and congratulations to this son of the Celestial Emperor.

"Yu Liu Daoist Venerable, truly born with heavenly talent!"

"Yu Liu Daoist Venerable, pleasure to meet you, pleasure to meet you!"

"Yu Liu Daoist Venerable's participation has elevated the level of this event…"

"For the two Second-class Star Monarch positions, one must surely go to Yu Liu Daoist Venerable, no doubt about it."

"Of course, securing a position is only expected!"

Hearing these compliments, Yu Liu Daoist Venerable's expression remained unchanged, still deeply composed and coldly proud.

He had heard flattering words from a young age, long accustomed to it.

He didn't take these High-tier Immortal Officials seriously at all.

After all, his father is the Celestial Emperor.

And it was at this moment, he suddenly heard a few whispers.

"First place? Isn't he second? The first is Elder Jiang..."

"Although Elder Jiang is at the Eighth Layer of Sword Dao Realm and didn't sign up early, he was indeed the first to come up."

"Elder Jiang is a Divine Being, it's better not to compare."

Hearing these words, Yu Liu Daoist Venerable, accustomed to flattery, momentarily paused in his steps.

Second place?

In the competitions he participated in, first place was always a given.

This time he was actually in second place?

Could such a thing even happen?

This was simply unforgivable!

He slowly turned his head, his gaze sharp as arrows shot at those few Immortal Officials, scaring them into silence.

Even the surrounding group of Immortal Officials and Star Lords quickly hushed their discussions.

Yu Liu Daoist Venerable's gaze stayed on them for three seconds before letting out a snort from his nose.

A bunch of domesticated dogs!

Daring to spout nonsense?

Have they forgotten whose Celestial Palace this is?

After intimidating everyone, he slowly raised his chin and looked towards the top of the Purple Jade Platform.

Given his identity as the Celestial Emperor's Son, the willingness to be a Second-class Star Monarch wasn't just because the Emperor Sword Star was crucial to his main focus in Sword Dao; the other reason was because of Qiu Yuxuan.

Yu Liu Daoist Venerable had seen countless women, whether noble descendants of Divine Monarchs, peerless beauties from noble families, or dignified and elegant ladies, or genius Female Immortals...

He had all explored.

Even from the Evil Immortal Realm's 'Demoness', or the Land of Extinction's 'Witch', he had multiple encounters.

At this level, so-called romantic interests were just fleeting, not impacting his mind.

However, Qiu Yuxuan was an exception.

Yu Liu Daoist Venerable claimed he had never seen a woman more beautiful than her, nor one with more monstrous talent.

She even outshone the Celestial Emperor at their same age.

Almost at first sight of Divine Lady Qiu, Yu Liu Daoist Venerable was struck.

Naturally, he didn't want to be someone's pawn.

He had a comprehensive plan regarding Qiu Yuxuan and the Emperor Sword Star.

First, he would become a Second-class Star Lord to get closer to her, then use his identity and charm to win her over.

Lastly, find a way to seize the Star Lord position from her.

To switch roles, usurp her position, and make her his subordinate!

If Qiu Yuxuan were killed, the Emperor Sword Star Lord position would be vacant again.

However, if she 'willingly' handed it over, then the Star Lord position could be passed on.

Yu Liu Daoist Venerable was confident, feeling his identity and charm would easily conquer a talented yet inexperienced young woman.

He even started planning for what he would do once he controlled this Main Star.

And then, he saw Jiang Cheng sticking with Qiu Yuxuan, paying him no attention at all.

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