After being jilted by the saintess at the beginning, why is she crying?

This lovable yet exasperating little nemesis...

They really are hard to figure out.

……

In the blink of an eye.

The three-day trial in the secret realm has come to an end.

The prince Yan Xuanfeng, who suddenly realized his mistake, also became Lin Fengmian's second-in-command.

Not only did he not pursue the matter of points, but he also took the initiative to help Lin Fengmian accumulate points, collecting the points of the young masters from the noble families around him and transferring them to Lin Fengmian.

"Your Highness, this..."

"Stop talking nonsense! I've already given it to my sister, how could I, as her older brother, be stingy?"

With a dark expression, Yan Xuanfeng stuffed jade tablets into Lin Fengmian's hands.

Lin Fengmian accepted it with a smile, his heart filled with joy.

This brother-in-law is pretty savvy!

With Yan Xuanfeng's strong support, Lin Fengmian's personal score is approaching 500,000, firmly holding the top spot on the individual leaderboard!

Even so, due to the large number of disciples from top-tier sects, the Hehuan Sect could only rank third in the end.

But this result is enough to surprise countless people.

For a century, top-tier sects have consistently ranked in the top ten, but this year a small sect like the Joyful Union Sect has broken into the top three!

Not only that--

Even the Heavenly Demon Sect only ranked ninth!

The team composed of independent cultivators also made it into the top twenty!

On the plaza, countless cultivators stared at the rankings on the Myriad Demon Ranking, speechless for a long time.

This result made many sects grit their teeth in secret.

"What kind of incredible luck has the Hehuan Sect had this year?"

"What incredible luck! They've clearly latched onto the powerful Prince Zhennan's mansion!"

"Hmph, what's so great about climbing the social ladder by relying on women?"

"Exactly! Let's see how arrogant they are after the secret realm ends!"

Despite the barrage of sarcastic remarks, nothing can change the established facts.

Rules are rules.

The Hehuan Sect did indeed secure third place.

……

And this moment.

In the secret realm.

Lin Fengmian looked at the gleaming gold numbers on the jade tablet and let out a long sigh of relief.

500,000 points.

Individual first.

Third in the sect.

This result should be enough to get by, right?

He turned to look at Yan Yiyi beside him and said sincerely:

"Little Yiyi, thank you so much this time. I'll treat you to something even better after we get out!"

Yan Yiyi's eyes lit up: "Is it a deal?"

It's a deal.

The two looked at each other and smiled.

In the distance, Yan Xuanfeng watched this scene, his lips twitching, and he muttered a curse under his breath:

"That bastard... cheated my sister out of her points, and he even stole her heart..."

He shook his head and sighed.

That's it.

As long as my sister is happy.

The gate of light opened wide.

The trials of the Myriad Demon Realm have finally come to an end.

As the last disciple emerged from the gate of light, the massive Demon Ranking above the plaza shone with golden light, and the rankings were set.

First place: Heavenly Sword Sect - 1,230,000 points.

Second place: Ghost Palace - 970,000 points.

Third place: Hehuan Sect - 810,000 points.

The large, golden characters hung in mid-air, gleaming in the sunlight.

The square was deathly silent.

immediately--

"Whoosh—"

On the Hehuan Sect's side, a deafening cheer erupted first!

"Third place! We're third place!"

"Oh my god! Am I dreaming?!"

"A hundred years! A full hundred years! My Joyful Union Sect has finally broken into the top three!"

Countless disciples embraced each other and wept with joy.

The older disciples were moved to tears, their bodies trembling with excitement.

They grew up in the Hehuan Sect and witnessed the sect's repeated failures and being ridiculed by other sects.

In every secret realm trial, the Hehuan Sect always ranks last, and can only rely on sending Daoist partners to other sects in exchange for some cultivation resources.

Those with better talent become Daoist partners, while those with less talent can only become cultivation vessels.

If this continues, the sect will suffer from a lack of successors and will decline further.

But now—

Third place!

This achievement is enough to shut up all those who look down on the Hehuan Sect!

The Crimson Lotus Immortal sat upright on the high platform, watching the cheering disciples, a thin layer of mist rising in her beautiful eyes.

She took a deep breath, suppressing her excitement, and turned her gaze to the figure in green robes who walked out of the portal.

It's him.

It was Lin Fengmian who led the Hehuan Sect to break through the encirclement.

She knew in her heart that she was able to achieve such results this time thanks to Lin Fengmian.

If it weren't for his heroic act in the secret realm, if it weren't for his connection with the Prince of Zhennan's mansion...

Master Honglian gently shook her head, a smile playing on her lips.

This little devil is really hard to figure out.

……

At this moment, Lin Fengmian was walking out of the secret realm with many disciples of the Hehuan Sect.

He walked with ease, his face calm, appearing completely unperturbed.

But when his gaze swept over the enormous Xuan Tian Mirror in the square—

He paused in his steps.

The corners of the mouth twitched.

"Holy crap?"

Lin Fengmian's heart skipped a beat, and he almost lost his composure.

Such a big mirror?

Live broadcast?

Then wouldn't all the mess I made in the secret realm have been filmed?

He quickly reviewed in his mind what he had done in the secret realm—

Barbecue, tricking the princess into collecting points, tricking the princess into recruiting others to farm points, tricking the princess...

Well, it seems like I didn't do anything shameful.

But what if one day I get carried away and sleep with that little girl Yan Yiyi...

Lin Fengmian shivered.

Thank goodness! Thank goodness I managed to stay calm!

Otherwise, once it's released, it will be broadcast live nationwide!

Wouldn't his lifelong reputation be ruined in an instant?

……

"Ha ha ha ha!"

A hearty laugh suddenly rang out.

Lin Fengmian looked up and saw Yan Pojun, the Prince of Zhennan, striding towards him.

His dignified face now bore a rare hint of a smile.

"Young friend Lin! Truly, a hero emerges from among the young!"

Yan Pojun walked up to Lin Fengmian, looked him up and down, his eyes full of admiration:

"I gazed upon the Mysterious Heaven Mirror for three days, my blood boiling with excitement, as if I were seeing my younger self reflected in it!"

He patted Lin Fengmian on the shoulder, his voice loud and clear:

"When you have time, you must visit my Zhennan Prince's Mansion! I will personally host a banquet in your honor!"

Upon hearing this, the surrounding cultivators gasped in shock.

The Prince of Zhennan personally invited him?

This is an enormous honor!

Lin Fengmian, however, was completely clear-headed.

The other party has figured it out.

This is a gesture of goodwill towards oneself.

His expression remained neither humble nor arrogant as he bowed respectfully.

"Your Highness is too modest. I was just lucky; I can't compare to Your Highness's heroic bearing back then."

"Hahaha! Great! What good luck!"

Yan Pojun laughed heartily, becoming more and more satisfied with what he saw.

This young man is neither arrogant nor impatient, and is polite and courteous; he is indeed quite good.

pity……

He glanced at his youngest daughter, who was running happily towards him in the distance, and sighed inwardly.

A daughter is like a tree that grows up and cannot be kept at home.

……

"Brother Fengmian!"

Yan Yiyi, like a joyful little butterfly, skipped and hopped to Lin Fengmian, her eyes sparkling:

"Keep up the good work for the second round! I'm rooting for you!"