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Shen Ming, a transmigrator with vague memories, finds himself in the Xuan Tian Sect. He possesses the 'Heart of Ten Thousand Paths' talent. Unbeknownst to him, the Transmission Elder gives him a made-up cultivation technique, the 'Limitless Divine Art,' believing Shen Ming to be an untalented spoiled brat. However, Shen Ming's absolute belief in the technique leads to a rapid breakthrough, quickly mastering Qi Induction and Body Refining to a peak state, which typically takes over a decade for others.
Shen Ming, driven by a perceived family crisis, seeks further martial arts. He approaches the Transmission Elder for guidance on the Limitless Divine Art, even claiming to have mastered it. The elder, playing along, invents the 'World's Top-Tier Wuji Sword Technique.' To everyone's disbelief, Shen Ming masters this fabricated technique and, during a sword selection event, the Xuan Tian Sword (one of the sect's treasures) recognizes him. This shocks the elders, who mistakenly believe Shen Ming possesses an 'Innate Sacred Body' and 'Supreme Dao Embryo.'
Seeking practical combat experience, Shen Ming takes on a dangerous mission to Spirit Beast Mountain. He encounters the 'Ancient Ape King,' which was mistakenly described as docile. While battling, Shen Ming interprets the ape's attacks as teachings, developing the 'Ancient King Fist' and inadvertently killing the ape. Simultaneously, an individual named Li Yingyi, a shadow from Shen Ming's past, attempts to assassinate him, only to be stopped by Senior Sister Xu. Later, a girl named Yu'er provides Shen Ming with a 'Heavenly Bottle' and a 'Moon Spirit Technique,' believing it to be a useless family heirloom. Shen Ming, through his unwavering faith, activates it, producing potent spiritual liquid, further solidifying his image as a genius.
Shen Ming reaches Foundation Establishment and participates in the True Disciple Assessment. He confidently challenges all senior disciples, overwhelming them with his self-taught abilities, further baffling his supposed mentors. Soon after, in the Scripture Pavilion, Senior Brother Song, believing Shen Ming to be a fellow deluded cultivator, teaches him a fabricated 'Sky-Wandering Step.' Shen Ming, demonstrating remarkable comprehension, masters this illusory technique, much to Song's bewilderment.
Shen Ming confronts more demonic cult members attempting to assassinate him, learning of a larger conspiracy against the Xuan Tian Sect. He discovers a 'withered sacred tree' in his cave, which he revives using the spiritual liquid from his Heavenly Bottle. The tree spirit, Lingling, pledges allegiance to him, amplifying his already mysterious abilities. Subsequently, Elder Mo claims the sacred tree, revealing its significance to his family. Shen Ming, having revived it, asserts his ownership, leading to a confrontation where he showcases his power with Lingling's help.
The Xuan Tian Sect holds a 'Dual Cultivation Ceremony' to select disciples for the Spiritual Treasure Secret Realm, emphasizing teamwork. Shen Ming is paired with Ni Die, and their combined power, especially during a display of 'Dragon and Phoenix Harmony,' shocks everyone. Shen Ming's exceptional talent enables him to comprehend the enigmatic carvings on the 'Heavenly Stele,' revealing ancient divine techniques, which further stuns the elders and signifies his potential to become the Sect Leader.
Inside the Spiritual Treasure Realm, Shen Ming encounters a wisp of consciousness claiming to be the Tianyuan Sword Venerable. The Venerable offers to guide Shen Ming through three cultivation questions, promising to teleport the trapped disciples out in return. Unbeknownst to Shen Ming, the Venerable is actually the essence of the Li Huo Jiao, a ferocious beast seeking to corrupt him. However, Shen Ming's unwavering faith and unique interpretations lead him to turn the Venerable's deceptive guidance into genuine enlightenment, strengthening his Nascent Soul, refining his soul, and even comprehending true sword intent.
Shen Ming's unexpected mastery of the Venerable's 'teachings' leads to the actual demise of the Li Huo Jiao's essence. He then leads a rescue mission inside the Spiritual Treasure Realm, encountering his childhood bully, Jiang Ming, who is revealed to be allied with the demonic cult. Shen Ming, now a formidable Nascent Soul cultivator, easily defeats Jiang Ming and his forces, solidifying his heroic status and leading to his unanimous recommendation as the Xuan Tian Sect's 'Divine Son.'