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

"The Great Luo Immortal Sword requires various immortal metals and precious materials to be restored. A complete immortal sword will allow you to face the strongest beings."

"During this process, you must pass the test before I can teach you the other God-Slaying Sword Techniques."

Jian Li spoke very seriously about these things.

Before Shen Ming could ask, she continued, "The test to teach you the first sword is to gain my approval. The other six tests were left by the Moon Emperor, to make you retrace the Moon Emperor's path of sword cultivation. I can't teach them even if I wanted to."

"Although the first recognition was made because you angered me!" Jian Li added in her mind, then secretly gloated. Shen Ming couldn't hear his own thoughts.

"Ok."

Shen Ming was about to suggest that he could learn the material first and then complete the test.

“Once you begin the test, I will not draw my sword like I did today, not even in a life-or-death situation,” Jian Li said.

"So heartless?" Shen Ming had some objections.

"Today's situation is special. The Demon Tree was originally a deity, and the God-Slaying Sword Technique can restrain it. However, if we were to deal with other powerful enemies, it would greatly deplete the immortal energy of the sword embryo," Jian Li explained.

"So, what is the next test?" Shen Ming asked.

"To become the supreme being in the Endless Divine Realm without cultivating the King's Body," Jian Li said.

Shen Ming frowned, pondering these words.

"You need to focus entirely on being a sword cultivator at this stage. Your Dharma body will affect your purity and allow you to break through to a higher level of swordsmanship, the Heart Sword Realm!"

"The realm of the Heart Sword, the Heart Sword, is no longer attached to reality or illusion, no longer attached to truth or falsehood, it is the sword of the mind."

“It’s fine not to cultivate the Dharma Body, but the problem is, where is the Endless Divine Realm?” Shen Ming asked.

"...You don't know where the Endless Divine Realm is?"

Jian Li hadn't expected that this was the problem he was struggling with.

"I don't know." Shen Ming said frankly, he didn't know.

"Do you know why there is such a huge difference between the upper and lower realms? It's because the Heavenly Dao of the lower realm is flawed, its laws are incomplete, and its origin is insufficient."

It's rare to find someone as unique and extraordinary as you among the cultivators of the lower realms.

Whether human or spirit, it is difficult for them to compare with the beings of the upper realm in such an environment.

To put it bluntly, being reborn in the lower realm is already a loss.

Some supreme deities felt this was unfair and created the endless divine realm. A person's spirit condensed into a spiritual body and entered into it to compete and vie for power.

It contains endless mysteries and opportunities, but also countless dangers lurking within.

It is divided into many regions, each with its own unique rules and challenges.

In some areas, the Great Dao is complete; cultivating there for one day is equivalent to several months in the outside world.

Moreover, there are many mysterious traditions and opportunities involved.

Jianli patiently explained these things.

"There's such a place? Why have I never heard of it in the Middle Three Realms, and there's no such thing as the Extraterritorial Battlefield?" Shen Ming asked, puzzled.

The sword spirit shook his head, indicating that he did not know. Having spent so many years in the Pan Yue Treasure Vault, he was very knowledgeable about things from long ago, but knew nothing about recent events.

However, the reason is not hard to guess.

"The beings of the Middle Three Realms or even higher monopolize the Endless Divine Realm," Jian Li said.

Shen Ming's eyes flashed with a sharp light. Just like in secular dynasties, every tax law devised by the rulers to improve the lives of the lower classes would, without exception, increase the burden on ordinary people.

If the supreme deities are the imperial court, then the cultivators of the lower realms are the common people.

All rights and interests were in the hands of the upper and middle realms, to the point that Shen Ming and the cultivators in the lower realms were completely unaware of the Endless Divine Realm.

"If one's spirit transforms into a spiritual body and enters it, can one become stronger as a result?" Shen Ming asked.

"The insights and benefits you gain from comprehending supernatural powers and cultivating techniques in the Endless Divine Realm will all benefit you," Jian Li said.

How do I get there?

"I can open the Endless Divine Realm directly and let you in, but you need to find a safe environment."

Shen Ming nodded, opened his eyes, and saw the Sovereigns of the Northern Region surrounding him, each of them treating him with the utmost reverence.

Even the familiar Xuan Yuan seemed a little reserved and apprehensive.

Although Shen Ming did not deliberately display his kingly aura, the strength he showed today left a deep impression.

Shen Ming wanted to say that there was no need to be so serious, but felt that saying it would backfire.

Follow your heart, act with a clear conscience, and just be yourself.

Shen Ming smiled and said, "I'll leave the cleanup and finishing touches to you all. I'll be at the Xuan Tian Sect for the next while."

After the great battle, everything was in ruins and needed to be rebuilt. In addition, the northern region had recently experienced a period of revival, and powerful monsters were emerging one after another.

The new order and the new division of power remain to be defined.

Shen Ming cannot leave for the time being; he must remain the backbone of the organization.

"Leave it to us," Xuan Yuan assured him, patting his chest. He didn't need to worry about it.

"Has the ancient clan truly come to an end?" the Lord of Nine Dragons City asked, still uneasy.

"Yes."

Shen Ming looked at the ground. The Dark Demon Tree had been uprooted and its existence had been erased.

Naturally, the ancient tribes of this land perished.

After that, Shen Ming was teleported back to the Xuan Tian Sect. As soon as he appeared in the square, he heard a deafening roar.

The entire Xuantian Sect is celebrating their victory.

Shen Ming did not participate in it and returned to Xiaoyao Peak without alerting anyone.

As he strolled through the mountains and fields, he thought of Yunxi.

Yunxi was reborn to drive out the ancient clans, placing her hopes on herself.

The sense of accomplishment from saving all the humans in the Northern Region paled in comparison to the anticipation he felt for seeing them now.

Yunxi went to the battlefield outside the domain, but the battlefield was very large, and they had not met since.

If I receive the message, I should be back soon.

Unexpectedly, a few days later, he actually received news from Yunxi.

To be precise, it was an invitation to Yunxi's wedding.

The invitation wasn't sent to him, but to Tianlan Wang, his father.

King Tianlan was at the Xuantian Sect. Upon receiving the invitation, he hurriedly sought out Shen Ming.

Shen Ming took the invitation and saw that his marriage partner was the leader of the Jietian Sect.

"In the last letter Yunxi wrote, she said she had become a disciple of the leader of the Jietian Sect. How come now the master and disciple have become married? Could it be that Yunxi wants to deal with the ancient clans and is asking the leader of the Jietian Sect for help?"

“Yunxi isn’t that kind of person,” Shen Ming said.

The Yunxi he knew was the kind of person who would compromise and make concessions.

"Yes, there must have been coercion!" King Tianlan slapped his thigh, speaking with righteous indignation!

Compared to the ethereal leader of the Jietian Sect, he still preferred Shen Ming.

After all, no matter how powerful the Jietian Sect is, they can't come down now.

Shen Ming is now the undisputed number one ruler of the Xuanhuang Continent.

"Nephew, what do you think we should do now?" King Tianlan mustered his courage and used Yunxi to bring the two of them closer.

Please note that the World Tree cannot open up star paths.

The trials of the extraterritorial battlefield were too difficult for Tianlan King to overcome.

Good news, because Yunxi is in seclusion and is about to break through to a breakthrough, which could take anywhere from a few months to several years.

During this period, the Jietian Church tried every means to open up a star path and guide Tianlan King to the wedding.

Shen Ming's eyes were cold and sharp. He clenched his fist, and the invitation was reduced to ashes by the wind and thunder.

This was his answer.