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

Above the Daluo Palace and the Daluo Platform, a man and a dragon are engaged in a fierce battle.

Black Dragon initially wanted to go easy on the Dragon Lord to save face.

As the fight progressed, they realized something was amiss. Although Lord Dragon had failed his tribulation, his strength had increased dramatically.

In particular, the eternal and indestructible power of wind and thunder was so strong that even his golden dragon scales could not withstand it.

Hengyu Ding was so powerful and heavy that Heilong suspected that if he didn't defend himself, his head would be smashed.

How can someone become stronger after failing their tribulation?!

As a fifth-tier dragon, the Black Dragon's strength corresponds to the second level of the Human Race's Overlord Realm. When enraged, it can even rival the third level.

"Use your strongest attack," Shen Ming instructed.

"Yes, Lord Dragon God."

The black dragon was very obedient, spewing out water, thunder, and black lightning. Due to its water attribute, it had the effect and power of heavenly tribulation lightning.

Shen Ming extended his right hand, joined his two fingers together, and the light particles of the Eternal Seal condensed at his fingertips.

After possessing an eternal Dao heart, this supernatural power no longer requires the use of hand seals.

The light particles erupted with an eternal, devastating divine light, colliding violently with the water mines and black lightning.

Soon, the Eternal Divine Light squeezed the water mines and black lightning until they deformed and expanded. When they reached the critical point, they emitted a deafening explosion.

The black dragon was hit by turbulent currents, and its enormous body lost control in the sky.

"Lord Dragon Lord, why are you using external forces?" The black dragon approached with a pitiful expression after finally regaining its balance.

The Eternal Divine Light is a power belonging to the Great Luo Platform; each use reduces its quantity.

"No, this is something I did with my supernatural powers."

The divine light of the Eternal Seal is highly similar to that of the Eternal Divine Light, which is also the source of inspiration for Senior Sister Situ.

After acquiring the Eternal Dao Heart, Shen Ming comprehended the Eternal Divine Light of the Great Luo Platform and improved this divine power.

Don't ask, the answer is the eternal Dao heart.

His failure to transcend the tribulation actually brought his strength infinitely close to that of a king.

Even without relying on the Heavenly Tribulation to unleash the Heavenly Tribulation Sword, he could still kill Zheng Xuanfeng.

However, everything comes at a price, especially failure.

Shen Ming's cultivation level has stagnated, making it impossible for him to summon the Heavenly Tribulation.

"The best outcome of failing the tribulation is to survive and live a meager existence in the world. Over thousands of years, only a few have been able to successfully pass the tribulation a second time."

If one fails to transcend the tribulation, the heavenly tribulation will not descend, and the Heavenly Dao will not give another chance.

"And you, having failed the double tribulation, are facing even greater difficulties."

Situ Qing, who was also at the Daluo Palace, pointed this out.

Shen Ming's second and third heaven tribulations failed, and his Great Dao was severed.

Even if one's combat power reaches the third level, one cannot advance to the next level.

"There is always a way out. As long as I kill the king, I can directly pass the fourth level of the Heavenly Tribulation."

Shen Ming didn't think there was anything wrong with it.

Then skip the second and third tribulations and directly undergo the fourth tribulation, becoming a king in one step.

"What does slaying a king have to do with transcending tribulation?"

Situ Qing felt that he could understand each word individually, but he couldn't understand them when they were put together.

First, Shen Ming was thinking of slaying the king at the third level of the Heavenly Realm, ignoring the chasm between the Sovereign Realm and the King Realm.

Secondly, even if you successfully slay the king, it has nothing to do with transcending the tribulation.

Then, Shen Ming went on to explain his own theory of the balance of all things in the universe.

He can summon a calamity by killing a king and letting his spirit return to the world.

He had spoken about the Way of Balance with Elder Chuan Gong and Elder Xuan Yuan, but unfortunately, none of them believed him.

Senior Sister Situ was no exception; she seemed about to speak but then stopped herself.

That's good; as long as there's hope, good things will happen.

Having wasted so many years in the Eternal Palace, Situ Qing knows the importance of hope and goals.

As long as you have a clear goal, even the darkest times will pass.

"So what are you planning to do next?" Situ Qing asked.

"go home."

As he spoke, Shen Ming looked into the distance and saw a figure running happily.

She was tall and slender with snow-white skin, wearing a light, white dress, and still barefoot on the grass.

His original plan was to complete the Supreme Path in the outer battlefield within a year, break through to the Dominator Realm, and then go to the Central Region of the Xuanhuang Continent to find that other shore flower.

The red spider lily possesses the miraculous power to rejuvenate and can wash away the endless hell on Li Miaozhen's body.

“Alright, the academy will arrange a protector for you,” Situ Qing said.

"No need," Shen Ming said.

The only ones who can protect him now are king-level experts. In the battle between the academy and the Panyue Dynasty, a king-level expert can play a crucial role.

He went back to pick a medicinal plant. According to Yunxi, the spider lily would not mature and be born for another two and a half years.

If I set off ahead of time and everything goes smoothly, I won't alert anyone.

Situ Qing wanted to persuade him further, but knew that once Shen Ming made up his mind, he wouldn't change it.

After leaving the Daluo Palace, she first found Su Lianyun and explained Shen Ming's situation.

“A year ago, if someone had told us that this day would come, we would have thought they were crazy. But junior brother, you have hope, so there’s definitely no problem.”

Su Lianyun wasn't too worried; people who have experienced miracles are full of hope for the future.

"That's what I think too, but don't tell the old dean."

"Ah."

So the two of them went to Zhang Yuan and explained that Shen Ming needed to go home to take care of some things.

"Going home? That's fine, but... the Panyue Dynasty has launched a King-level hunting war." Zhang Yuan told the two the latest news.

King-level Hunting Battle!

This will be a major event that will shake the entire extraterritorial battlefield. No force can sit idly by; all will participate.

However, their Eternal Academy cannot do that; they must hold the great formation.

"So I was thinking of having the imperial prince participate under a different identity; perhaps he could seize the opportunity." That was Zhang Yuan's idea.

"The main event for the King-level Hunters is the Hundred Battles Royal Court, right? The Imperial Prince hasn't even reached the Quasi-King level yet," Su Lianyun said.

Situ Qing remembered that Shen Ming had said he wanted to kill the king, and this was just the right time.

“I told him, but it depends on his personal opinion,” she said.

"nature."

So Situ Qing went to the Daluo Palace again and told Shen Ming about the hunting battle.

As the name suggests, it is about starting a hunting war, competing with each other for many treasures.

Shen Ming thought about it and decided not to participate, and to proceed as originally planned.

Situ Qing did not insist, and even breathed a sigh of relief, because Shen Ming had said earlier that he wanted to kill the king, which really worried her.

After Senior Sister Situ left, Shen Ming arrived at the bamboo hut in the Daluo Palace.

When Li Miaozhen saw him, she revealed an innocent and guileless smile.

The curse of Avici Hell affects the mind, causing it to deteriorate continuously until the person becomes like a child, unable to remember anything.

"Daozi, what is the world like outside the mountain?" Li Miaozhen asked.

I spent more than half a year at Daluo Palace, even though the scenery there was beautiful, like a paradise.

Humans naturally yearn for the outside world.

However, Li Miaozhen was very sensible. She knew that Shen Ming didn't like her going outside, so she never expressed any intention to go out. She was satisfied just by hearing his description.

"The world outside the mountains? Come on, I'll show you." Shen Ming said with a light laugh.

"Really?!"

Li Miaozhen cheered and jumped into his arms.