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

This was just a minor incident for Shen Ming, who was planning to cause trouble for the human trafficker when suddenly, he felt a strange fluctuation beneath his feet.

Shen Ming lowered his head, activated his Eye of Truth, and let his gaze pierce through layers of obstacles.

He discovered that the mine was much deeper than he had imagined; the tunnels dug out by the Fire Demon Palace made the place resemble an anthill.

The Eye of Truth penetrates to the deepest part, where there is a blazing fire, all of it magma.

There seems to be something beneath the magma, but it's not clearly visible from above.

So Shen Ming followed the mine tunnel of the Fire Demon Palace downwards.

As Shen Ming ventured deeper, the air gradually became scorching hot, and waves of heat washed over him.

Faint flames flickered, and scorching magma gushed forth.

When Shen Ming reached the bottom, it felt like he had entered a magma inferno.

With his arrival, the fluctuations beneath the magma became even more intense.

In the very center, a huge vortex of fire was churning, and the scorching air currents twisted the surrounding air into waves.

It was as if some powerful life force was awakening.

That aura was very ancient, yet extremely powerful.

Shen Ming activated his Eye of Truth again, and this time he saw very clearly.

At the very bottom of the magma, a giant fairy egg rises, radiating an ancient and mysterious glow.

Fairy Egg!

This celestial egg seemed to be enveloped in a layer of dazzling flames, exuding an incomparably sacred aura and containing boundless vitality and power.

"What incredible luck you have!!" Jian Li exclaimed.

This celestial egg is clearly no ordinary celestial egg; its aura contains an ancient power.

The Fire Demon Palace definitely doesn't know, otherwise there would be people stationed here!

Shen Ming arrived just in time for such an opportunity!

"This is what it means to be a chosen one."

Just as Shen Ming was feeling triumphant, the flames in the magma pool suddenly fluctuated violently.

Cracks began to appear on the surface of the fairy egg, and a faint golden light shone through them, as if some powerful being was about to break out of the shell.

"It's about to awaken," Jian Li said.

"You mean, a fairy is about to be born?"

Shen Ming then realized that the situation was more exaggerated than he had imagined.

"Can this world withstand immortals?" He was somewhat uncertain.

"This is between the fifth and sixth realms. It may not be able to support a complete immortal, but it is enough to nurture an immortal seedling."

During the conversation, the cracks in the fairy egg gradually widened.

Under the focused gaze of Shen Ming and Jian Li, the immortal egg completely cracked open, and a burst of intense flames erupted instantly.

Within the radiance, the mysterious creature within the fairy egg was revealed.

Its figure slowly emerged, as if it had just awakened from a deep sleep.

"No, the Undying Phoenix." Jian Li's voice trembled.

It was a small and exquisite phoenix, whose feathers had not yet grown.

Her skin was like a crystal-clear pearl, shimmering with a layer of golden luster, sacred and pure.

It was small in size, and especially its bright eyes. It looked around quietly, with a hint of confusion and curiosity in its eyes.

Its small mouth opened slightly, spitting out a wisp of golden flame, containing world-destroying power.

"Quickly, quickly feed it with your essence and blood, so that it will recognize you as its master," Jian Li said.

Just as Shen was about to do as instructed, the Immortal Phoenix let out a cry, melodious and pure.

Immediately afterwards, the phoenix pounced on Shen Ming without hesitation.

Her lithe body streaked across the lava pool like a shooting star, carrying an irresistible force.

Under Shen Ming's astonished gaze, the phoenix circled around him, like a joyful little bird soaring.

Each flap of its wings is accompanied by golden flames, bringing with it a scorching heat to the air.

The intense flames did not harm Shen Ming; on the contrary, they appeared unusually gentle.

The next second, the phoenix pounced on Shen Ming and gently rubbed its soft head against his chest.

Shen Ming felt the scorching heat rushing towards him and heard the echo of the Great Path of Fire.

He noticed that the phoenix was sniffing his scent and letting out a joyful cry, with a sense of contentment like that of a cub.

Jian Li stared blankly at this scene, deeply shocked, and suddenly realized that this was no coincidence; Shen Ming had not caught up with the awakening of the Immortal Phoenix.

It was because of Shen Ming's arrival that the Celestial Phoenix was awakened.

"You, you wouldn't happen to be the reincarnation of some Celestial King, would you?" Jian Li asked.

If that's the case, everything about Shen Ming can be reasonably explained.

"It's best if it isn't," Shen Ming said, frowning.

"Why are you so dismissive?" Jian Li was taken aback. The reincarnation of a Celestial King surpassed any talent or resources.

The great Dao is obtained by chance, and the laws are mastered with ease.

“I don’t like having a second voice in my head,” Shen Ming said.

He resists even his own self-aware clones, let alone a strange consciousness or thought.

He is who he is, unique.

"Speaking of which, what should we do now?" Shen Ming asked, puzzled.

“The Celestial Phoenix is ​​completely at your beck and call, so of course it will be kept by your side,” Jian Li said.

"What are the benefits?" Shen Ming asked.

"When you reach your first growth stage, a drop of immortal blood will be comparable to an immortal medicine. Once you can use immortal techniques, you will also be able to glimpse the laws and great principles of immortals," Jian Li said.

Jian Li communicated directly with Shen Ming's mind within the sword's world.

As a result, the Immortal Phoenix noticed and, frightened, burrowed desperately into Shen Ming's arms, her big eyes brimming with tears.

"Quite perceptive, and even knows how to play the victim," Shen Ming chuckled.

"...understands human nature."

Jian Li reached up and rubbed her forehead. Should she listen to what they were saying? This was a Celestial Phoenix!

"Don't worry, I won't hurt you." Shen Ming patted the Immortal Phoenix's head.

The moment his hand touched the phoenix, the phoenix eagerly rubbed her cheek against his palm.

"A pleasing type of immortal phoenix," Shen Ming commented.

The Immortal Phoenix, as its name suggests, is very easy to raise and doesn't require much effort.

"That magma is the Sacred Pool of Flames. You can use it in the Great Luo Palace to build a nest for the Immortal Phoenix. There are also eggshell fragments; even a small piece is priceless. Keep them all safe."

Jian Li felt that her sword spirit was really going through a lot of trouble.

Fortunately, the sword master Shen Ming listened to advice.

Using the power of devouring, he brought all the magma to the Great Luo Palace, then chose a place and carved out a fire pool in the valley.

“The immortal phoenix grows here, and over time, this place will become an immortal pool,” Jian Li said.

Inside the Daluo Palace, the lava in the fire pool turned golden-red, interspersed with shimmering light like stars, making it appear exceptionally sacred.

The immortal phoenix entered the Great Luo Palace and seemed to know that this was Shen Ming's world. She was very happy and rolled around in the fire pool.

"That's right, even in the most prestigious religious sites, there can't be any immortals in the Daoist temples."

Shen Ming felt that his Great Luo Dao Temple was becoming more and more like what he was looking for. If he had another immortal vein, it would be a first-class holy land.

"Why have you been thinking about building a dojo lately?" Jian Li suddenly realized this, as she had never seen Shen Ming have this idea before.

"It's a secret," Shen Ming said.