I tricked you into thinking you had the makings of an emperor, but you actually did it?

Having determined that the fairy spirit was unwilling to open the door, Shen Ming decided to focus his efforts on himself.

Anyway, the Dharma Body can only be cultivated at the fourth level of the Sovereign Realm, so there's no rush.

He found an open space in the Eternal Palace, restored the Great Luo Palace to its normal size, entered it, and arrived at the Great Luo Platform.

He survived the heavenly tribulation and became the ruler, and then came to the Eternal Academy without stopping. Only now has he had time to focus his divine sense on himself.

After three heavenly tribulations, the primordial fire condensed into magical power.

At this point, cultivators possess supernatural abilities, making it possible to move mountains and fill seas, and to ascend to heaven and descend to the earth.

Shen Ming flipped through the four volumes of the "Hengyu Jing" given to him by Yun Xi. Although he had not cultivated the first few volumes, as a descendant of the Jiang family, there were no restrictions.

"Those below the level of the Three-Colored Heavenly Tribulation are not worthy of cultivating the Eternal Universe Scripture."

"Those below the level of Six-Colored Heavenly Tribulation should not force themselves to cultivate the middle chapter of the Four Extremes Scroll."

"Those who have experienced the Seven-Colored Heavenly Tribulation or higher can cultivate the first part."

The tribulation lightning originates from the Heavenly Dao, and its color and quantity represent the level of previous cultivation achievements and future potential.

Ordinary Sovereigns are not worthy of cultivating this Emperor Scripture.

Shen Ming flipped to the previous page, his pupils contracted, and his attention was deeply drawn to three words.

Hengyu Ding!

It is the core of cultivation in the first part of the Four Extremes Scroll: Heaven and Earth are the furnace, and oneself is the cauldron.

He forged his own magical power into a cauldron, a unique and supreme magical artifact, and used it as the core to operate all kinds of magic.

It's somewhat similar to a sword cultivator reaching the Dominator Realm, refining their natal flying sword into their natal sword.

After reading the introduction of Hengyu Ding, Shen Ming realized that it was practically tailor-made for him.

Once the Hengyu Cauldron is forged, it can continuously evolve under the baptism of heavenly tribulations.

Suppressing anomalies, sweeping through the laws, refining all sources.

However, this method cannot be created in seclusion. It requires Emperor-level Dao Gold, Southern Bright Fire for refining, and other resources.

It would take him a long time to prepare all this by himself.

The Jiang family has fallen into decline; the Imperial Weapon Dao Jin and the Southern Ming Fire can empty their treasure vault.

"Emperor Hengyu probably never imagined that his descendants would be so poor."

Talent is not the barrier; money is.

"However, now that I am a prospective imperial prince, it's a good opportunity to see the grandeur of the academy."

Shen Ming currently has a weak sense of belonging to the academy. He is willing to leave if things don't go his way, and has no intention of staying here for life like the other senior brothers and sisters of the Eternal Hall.

……

In the Heavenly Palace, Nangong Tian was handling official business.

An elder strode in, looking anxious, and said, "Palace Master, the quasi-Emperor's son has begun demanding resources."

A potential imperial son?

Nangong Tian was stunned for a moment before realizing who they were talking about.

This is great news!

His biggest worry these past few days has been that Shen Ming will find the Eternal Palace inaccessible and leave.

The academy will definitely be in a dilemma at that time. Now that they have given us benefits, it won't be so easy for us to leave.

"What do you mean by demanding! This is our academy's future imperial son!" Nangong Tian reprimanded.

"Master, take a look for yourself." The elder placed the list on the desk.

Nangong Tian looked down and blurted out, "What is he planning to do? Cultivate to become a king in one step?!"

Shen Ming's list included a piece of Imperial Weapon Dao Gold, a furnace of Southern Bright Fire, ten pieces of Immortal Source, and three Heavenly Golden Pills.

Immortal Source is a type of Source Stone, which is divided into Common, Celestial Source, Divine Source, Immortal Source, and Immortal Marrow.

The different grades are divided into four levels: lower, middle, upper, and best.

Shen Ming didn't specify which grade of immortal source he wanted, but even a single low-grade immortal source was worth the annual income of a hundred Xuanhuang cities.

Golden Elixir is divided into Golden Elixir, Nirvana Golden Elixir, Crimson Golden Elixir, and Heavenly Golden Elixir.

Only a king at the fourth level of the Sovereign Realm would be willing to use the Heavenly Golden Pill.

Not to mention the Imperial Weapon Dao Gold and the Southern Bright Fire, two priceless treasures that have to be purchased from outside.

"This isn't asking for anything, this is outright robbery!"

Nangong Tian finally understood why the elder had that expression when he came in.

Having no other option, he went to consult Dean Yongheng.

“These are only needed for the Nine-Colored Sovereign Realm cultivation method,” Dean Eternal said.

The cultivation method for the Sovereign Realm is chosen based on the number of lightning tribulations of different colors, hence this saying.

"Dean, should we give it to them or not?"

"He is the Eternal Emperor's Son, he deserves such a high honor, give him to him!"

That's what they said, but Dean Yongheng was equally distressed, almost gritting his teeth: "However, you must supervise his cultivation, and take back any unused portion. There won't be a next time."

"Ok."

Nangong Tian began to prepare.

In an instant, the entire Eternal Academy was in an uproar; no one could sit still.

The academy had to draw resources from the other four halls to prepare these resources in a short period of time.

The rewards and monthly allowances for other disciples will be postponed.

The disciples were furious.

When the prospective emperor was assigned to the Eternal Palace, they were all there to watch the spectacle.

Now that their interests have been harmed, they're jumping the highest than anyone else.

After the list was leaked, many elders became restless.

They had never enjoyed such treatment in all their years at the academy.

"Even if he reaches the third level of cultivation, he won't be able to attain the eternal Dharma body and become a king. What a waste of resources."

These were the thoughts of some elders, which they dared not say openly, but soon, such words spread among the disciples.

Disciples began to gather outside the Eternal Palace, turning what was once a quiet place into a bustling marketplace.

Nangong Tian was in charge of transporting resources, and looking at the figures coming from all directions, he felt quite helpless.

Where did the disciples get the courage to question the academy's decisions? They were probably instigated by the hall masters or elders.

"These guys know exactly what the Emperor's son is all about, yet they still cause me trouble and try to seize power."

If I had known it would be like this, I would have refused when the dean put him in charge of the imperial prince's affairs.

Seeing the disciples go from whispering to discussing amongst themselves, and about to raise their arms in protest, Nangong Tian shouted, "What are you all doing gathered here?! Do you all want to join the Eternal Palace?!"

The disciples immediately calmed down and looked at each other in bewilderment.

But soon, a woman clad in armor descended.

The armor hugs her graceful figure, highlighting her elegant lines and showcasing a unique dynamic beauty.

Upon seeing that it was her, Nangong Tian felt a headache coming on.

The disciple of the Earth Palace also has another identity: the daughter of the Zhennan King of the Panyue Dynasty.

Princess Nihuang!

“Palace Master, I have no objection to the treatment the quasi-Emperor’s son enjoys, but we cannot hoard them like this,” Princess Nihuang said.

“Who told you this was for hoarding?” Nangong Tian said.

"Having just broken through to the Dominator Realm, how could you have consumed so many resources?" Princess Nihuang asked.

"Nine-Colored Heavenly Tribulation Cultivation Method, haven't you heard of it?"

"Did the Palace Master witness the Nine-Colored Heavenly Tribulation himself?"

Nangong Tian raised an eyebrow, his face showing anger, but then he thought about it again and felt that his anger was unnecessary.

"Since you have doubts, each hall can send disciples to observe the ceremony."

“Alright, on behalf of the disciples of the Earth Palace!” Princess Nihuang said.

Immediately, disciples from the Hongdian and Huangdian stepped forward. To Nangong Tian's dismay, his daughter, Nangong Qian, represented the Tiandian.

Nangong Qian conveyed that if one does not follow the crowd, one will be ostracized at the academy.