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

In the Thunder Emperor's Dojo, Shen Ming sat on the Dojo platform.

Everyone else had already been asked to leave; no one dared to covet his treasures here.

He was unaware of what was happening outside, but he knew that Cang Yuan would definitely be waiting for him there.

The secret realm won't stay open forever; once it closes, it will be very difficult to get out.

Shen Ming wasn't in a hurry, because there was no point in being anxious.

At this point, he focused his attention on things he could control.

Holding his breath and concentrating, the phantom of the Thirteen Apertures Dao Heart appeared behind him.

Like a magnificent divine tree, its trunk is strong and vigorous, radiating an ancient luster, rooted in the void.

This is the embodiment of Shen Ming's thirteen-aperture Dao Heart, which is like a series of fruits.

On the branch, the Thunder Dao Heart shone brightly, already a celestial heart, resonating with the Great Dao.

"Is this what a primordial Dao embryo looks like?" Jian Li asked, somewhat puzzled.

The thirteen apertures refer to the division of strength, from one to thirteen, similar to different levels of spiritual attainment.

How did it become a container for different Great Daos and different laws when it came to Shen Ming?

She pointed this out, and then Shen Ming said that this was what the fairy spirit said, and that a sword spirit like him might not understand.

"What kind of talk is that! Thirteen is originally a division of realms. Otherwise, how would you judge the strength of each of your Dao Hearts?" Jian Li retorted.

"Ok?"

This truly reminded Shen Ming that for his Dao heart to transform into an immortal heart, he needed a certain amount of accumulation and time.

However, Shen Ming has been unable to quantify it in a concrete way.

The Thunder Immortal Heart was a coincidence, but in this Thunder Secret Realm, with the superimposed heavenly tribulation, it was certain that the requirements would be met.

"I understand now, each Dao Heart is divided into thirteen levels." Shen Ming raised a finger, figuring out why.

Just as Jian Li was about to speak, she noticed a subtle change occurring in the Dao Embryo Divine Tree.

Each Dao heart possesses a unique sense of mystery, making it easy to discern its strength or weakness.

"Is that really the case?" Jian Li began to doubt herself.

Shen Ming began to examine his Dao Heart one by one.

The Eternal Dao Heart is like a vast starry sea, existing for eternity, yet the passage of time cannot erode it in the slightest.

This is the first Dao Heart, which plays a supporting role in both cultivation and combat.

Eternal Dao Heart, Level 6.

The second Limitless Sword Heart floated silently, its light profound and boundless, surrounded by a faint sword intent.

It is much higher than the Eternal Dao Heart, already at level eleven.

It can create something from nothing, instantly generating countless sword energies, and then return to nothingness.

The third Thunder Immortal Heart unleashed a torrent of intense lightning, as if a heavenly tribulation had descended.

The Immortal Heart is also divided into thirteen levels, and the newly broken Thunder Immortal Heart is level one.

The other two Dao Hearts are the Mysterious Wind and the Creation Dao Heart.

They had only recently mastered the Xuanfeng Dao Heart, and were all at level one.

The Dao Heart of Creation is actually the Chaos Fire, originating from the calamity fire of the Endless Divine Realm.

Shen Ming changed his name because he believed that creation gave birth to chaos, and that he could then condense a chaotic Dao heart.

"The Immortal Spirit said that by gathering all nine orifices of the Dao Heart, one can directly approach the Immortal Body. The five orifices are Eternity, Limitlessness, Thunder, Mysterious Wind, and Creation."

Creation gave birth to chaos, which is the six orifices.

The remaining three orifices are reserved for life and death, devouring, and... space.

Beyond the Endless Divine Realm, the power of devouring can absorb a continuous stream of energy.

However, you can't directly deal with the spirit body like you would in the divine realm.

We need to further understand and cultivate a Daoist mindset.

Li Miaozhen is the master of the Life and Death Talisman, and Shen Ming has also come into contact with the Dao of Life and Death because of this, so he can naturally make arrangements.

As for the opportunity to unlock the Dao of Space, it was the Panhuang Void Sword he had just seized, which contained the Dao of Space.

The sword spirit perished, and the Panhuang Void Sword dimmed, yet it still exuded an undeniable sense of oppression.

One of the Three Swords of Panhuang, it tears through the void and severs stars.

Even now, the sword still faintly emits fluctuations of the laws of the void.

"Um, can I refine it? It's normal for a sword cultivator to have two swords, right?" Shen Ming said.

"That's normal, but what's with your tone? Do I sound like some petty sword spirit?"

Jian Li thought to herself, "Just say it, why are you acting like you're doing something wrong?"

"Then I'll refine it."

"You refine it!"

So Shen Ming began to refine it, but he immediately found that he was not doing it right and the Void Sword was an insurmountable barrier.

"Hahaha, the Panhuang Three Swords share a single sword spirit. Unless the sword spirit of the three swords is destroyed, it is impossible to refine them."

Jian Li burst into laughter, her expression full of schadenfreude.

"That's it."

Shen Ming thought of the other two swords: the Panhuang Life Sword and the Panhuang Time Sword.

Just from the name, you can tell that it contains the principles of life and time.

“Not bad, it can still hold all thirteen orifices,” Shen Ming said.

"Ambitious!"

Jian Li liked hearing this, and she was very eager to take down the other two swords.

Immediately afterwards, Shen Ming immersed himself in the profound meaning of the Dao Heart, feeling the power of the five Dao Hearts: Eternity, Limitlessness, Thunder, Mysterious Wind, and Creation.

Of the four Dao Hearts, the Limitless Sword Heart is the highest level, followed by the Eternal Dao Heart, and the Profound Wind Dao Heart is the lowest.

Shen Ming focused his energy on the Limitless Sword Heart.

The amount of water a wooden bucket can hold depends on the length of the shortest plank that makes up the bucket.

According to this theory, Shen Ming should improve his Xuanfeng Dao Heart.

Shen Ming once firmly believed in this theory, but later discovered that people are not like wooden barrels.

The height of a person's achievements is determined by the highest plank, which in turn feeds the other planks.

Those who focus their energy on their weaknesses are destined to limit themselves and tend towards mediocrity.

…·…

Outside the secret gate, hundreds of saints surrounded the area, making it impossible to pass through.

Everyone waited silently, no one spoke, but the air was thick with murderous intent.

These people all came for the immortal bones.

Shen Ming's swordsmanship and cultivation level are both at the Emperor Realm, but no matter what, he cannot contend with a Saint.

Therefore, even an old and frail minor saint could kill him.

A single immortal bone is enough to bring them back to life and allow them to continue their path to immortality.

As time passed, Shen Ming's figure still hadn't appeared.

“Once the secret realm closes, it won’t open again for thousands of years. He will definitely come out before then.”

Some people are certain of this.

Suddenly, a figure appeared.

Tall and slender, with a face of unparalleled beauty, she seemed to embody endless elegance.

The Eldest Princess of the Divine Flame Dynasty!

Many people now know Shen Ming's identity as the Little Ming King of the Divine Flame Dynasty.

When the eldest princess appeared here, Cang Yuan unleashed a powerful aura, intending to capture her.

The princess remained unmoved, and behind her, a figure seemed to emerge from the endless sky.

He wore a long gray robe, as if he had blended into the world.

His back was tall and straight, exuding a powerful sense of oppression. Standing there, he seemed to be the most solid existence in the world.

His face was shrouded in an invisible mist, making it impossible to see clearly.

From a distance, it resembles a towering mountain standing between heaven and earth, majestic and unshakable.

"A sword, a sword god?!"

Cang Yuan, who was about to make a move, was so frightened that he quickly stopped.

The others were also startled and quickly greeted him.

The Sword God remained silent, standing quietly beside the Princess, his attitude clear.