You don't want your secret to be revealed by others, right?

"You can leave now."

The Tomb Spirit slowly surveyed the mausoleum that had been silent for thousands of years, and quietly sighed: "The Crown Prince finally awaited the most suitable person. My existence now has meaning, and I can finally end."

Lin Yue was slightly taken aback and asked, "End?"

"This is just a tomb. To disperse here is quite fitting," the Tomb Spirit smiled, "isn't it?"

Lin Yue remained silent.

He knew that the essence of such a Grotto Heaven Spirit was akin to an Artifact Spirit's existence, following commands but possessing thoughts.

Alone, guarding for thousands of years, all just to accomplish the mission at this moment, then dissipating into nothingness.

This seemed somewhat sorrowful.

Yet, upon reflection, humanity seemed similar.

Even the existence of most people might hold no significance, living towards death, and that's all.

In the past, he didn't understand why the Second Prince, the Human Ancestor, and others devoted their lives to the Human Clan, to ideals, living seemingly without any personal self.

Now he understood.

This was also a form of the self.

At this moment, he recalled the lives he had encountered and the people he had seen throughout his journeys, as well as the experiences recorded in the archives of those significant figures.

Perhaps, life has no defined meaning, it just depends on one's own heart?

This was the true Dao Heart.

"I understand."

Lin Yue looked at the Tomb Spirit resembling the Human Ancestor, as if seeing the real Human Ancestor, and softly said, "I'm leaving, Human Ancestor."

"Go ahead," the Tomb Spirit looked at Lin Yue.

Lin Yue said no more, turned, and left.

In the vast Imperial Mausoleum, only the Tomb Spirit remained, the feeling of cold solitude gradually rising.

"Human Ancestor..."

The Tomb Spirit glanced around the tomb, murmured softly, then suddenly smiled.

And then, it vanished into the intangible.

...

Yao Shen Lake was shrouded in mist.

Lin Yue penetrated the void, took a step forward, and arrived by the lakeside under the water wood.

As he was about to leave, he found a wheelchair suddenly appearing before him. Sitting on it was a young man with grey at his temples, smiling at him.

"Second Brother." Lin Yue immediately cupped his hands.

The Second Prince examined Lin Yue, smiled, and quietly said, "Not bad."

The Second Prince, with an expression of knowing everything, did not surprise Lin Yue. On the contrary, if the Second Prince knew nothing, Lin Yue would find it strange.

After all, he was the only prince rivalling the Crown Prince.

"This is thanks to Second Brother for the information on the Original Divine Blood." Lin Yue cupped his hands in gratitude.

"It's your ability too, work hard." The Second Prince smiled and asked, "How much do you still lack for Harmonization?"

"The embryonic form of the Dao is not far off," Lin Yue pondered, "just the Dao Heart is uncertain, not sure what level is sufficient."

"That, I also do not know."

The Second Prince chuckled and said, "Since I became aware of the world, it's the first time I've seen someone like you with hopes for the Ultimate Path. What level of Dao Heart is needed for the Ultimate Path, I'm not sure. However, at worst, you could just hone your Dao Heart to be Perfect."

Lin Yue slightly nodded, not finding it unusual.

In any case, he would first grasp the embryonic form of the Ultimate Path. Once the Dao Heart was honed enough, he would naturally understand whether the Dao Heart was enough to bear the Ultimate Path.

"But, a Perfect Dao Heart is too hard."

Lin Yue couldn't help but say, "I heard that Proving requires a Perfect Dao Heart?"

"The Ultimate Path is indeed extraordinary," the Second Prince said, "if all else fails, you could try the Bloodline Path."

"Bloodline Path?" Lin Yue was astonished.

"Yes," the Second Prince smiled and said, "Bloodline Path, essentially, is using bloodline to bear the heart's Dao. The Dao can reside in the heart or in the body; the body's Dao Rhythm arises naturally, this is the Bloodline Path."

He examined Lin Yue and said, "The Bloodline Path requires significant potential in the bloodline. People like Duke Heng were able to achieve Harmonization through the Bloodline Path because the Divine Emperor activated Xiahong's Bloodline with certain Divine Power, which was then transplanted to these ministers, enabling them to inherit the bloodline and harmonize."

Lin Yue was enlightened.

"Yet, such inherited bloodline has numerous flaws."

The Second Prince shook his head and said, "If you wish to harmonize through the Bloodline Path, apart from the appropriate Divine Power, it likely has other requirements. Aren't you on good terms with the Fifth Prince and the Blood Sea Saint Mother? You could consult them."

"Alright." Lin Yue nodded, then added, "If possible, I still wish to harmonize through my Dao Heart."

"That would be best."

The Second Prince said, "But, even in Ancient Times, those who harmonized through the Ultimate Path were extremely rare, and no records have been left to provide any experience. Maybe a Perfect Dao Heart is truly needed."

"Perfect Dao Heart..." Lin Yue pondered and said, "Second Brother, what level is a Perfect Dao Heart? I can already complete the Sacred Heart Road, yet I am uncertain how far my Dao Heart is from being Perfect."

"The spirit is indestructible, eternal and unyielding."

The Second Prince softly said, "Once you reach this step, you'll naturally understand."

"Indestructible spirit, eternal and unyielding?" Lin Yue mused.

The Second Prince chuckled and said, "It sounds mysterious, but it's actually simple."

He softly said, "If you can achieve a Sacred Heart, your spirit already has a harbor. With grand aspirations and great vows, the heart becomes infinite. Next, if your will and spirit continue breaking through, until impacting the real world, causing Void Birth Thought, and allowing the spirit to bloom with Infinite Light, that is a Perfect Dao Heart."

Lin Yue was thoughtful.

"Well... let's do this."

The Second Prince pondered, then flipped his hand to produce a slender black crystal pillar.

"What is this?" Lin Yue observed.

Within the black crystal pillar, black mist faintly swirled.

"This is made by me using the Heart Phase method," the Second Prince said, "it has no real function, just a toy to measure Dao Heart Will."

Handing the black crystal pillar over to Lin Yue, he said, "You can try using your Dao Heart Will to dispel the darkness within."

Lin Yue grasped the black crystal pillar, immersing his will into it.

With his current Dao Heart and realm, his pure will could cause a mortal to immediately dissipate, showing the terrors of his will.

Under the influence of his will, the black mist within the pillar slowly receded.

Soon, about 40% of the black mist had vanished.

"Oh?"

The Second Prince was surprised to observe Lin Yue, "Your Dao Heart Will is quite good. I initially thought your Dao Heart had merely achieved the Sacred Heart, dispersing even 10% would be impressive, yet you managed 40%?"

Lin Yue said nothing.

He had cultivated the Primordial Spirit Cultivation Method of Three Thousand Hells, endured significant pain, and his will transcended those at the same realm.

Inside the Dream Snake, he experienced tempering by evil energy, and his Dao Heart Will improved further.

Earlier, he also felt a stir in his spirit, seemingly enhancing his Dao Heart somewhat.

"When your Dao Heart Will is powerful enough to affect reality, you could use Infinite Light to disperse the darkness within the crystal pillar."

Speaking, the Second Prince examined Lin Yue and said, "At such a young age, having such a Dao Heart, it seems you possess a perceptive insight into the world and understanding of life, you might have been suited for the Heart Phase Path, but it's a bit late, your spirit's understanding has been set."

He shook his head a bit regretfully.

Lin Yue didn't mind.

The Heart Phase Path was formidable, yet without understanding and without dedicating energy, a large achievement was unlikely.

Besides, even without practicing the Heart Phase Path, wasn't he already the strongest under the Saint realm in the Human Clan?

"Dao Heart honing can only rely on yourself."

The Second Prince softly said, "For the heart to give rise to Infinite Light and have a Perfect Dao Heart is indeed challenging. Even a Saint typically opens the Inner Heaven and Earth, receiving nourishment from its essence to reach this level, otherwise progress gets increasingly difficult."

Lin Yue nodded.

If not for the evil energy inside the Dream Snake, he wouldn't have known how to further hone his Dao Heart.

"So, if all else fails, you could try to harmonize through the Bloodline Path."

The Second Prince suggested, "After achieving Harmonization through the Bloodline Path and opening Inner Heaven and Earth, your Dao Heart has a greater chance of becoming Perfect, making it possible for Proving, having another path is undoubtedly beneficial."

"Thank you for the guidance, Second Brother." Lin Yue immediately cupped his hands.

The Second Prince chuckled, then said, "For calling me Second Brother, if you have any requests, feel free to mention them."

Such a good deal? Lin Yue felt stirred and unabashedly added, "Indeed, there is one thing in which I need Second Brother's help."

"Let's hear it." The Second Prince nodded slightly.

Lin Yue candidly said, "My Ultimate Path requires comprehending and integrating earth, wind, water, and fire. Currently, it needs the fusion of the Water and Fire Two Phases, Earth and Fire Two Phases, or the fusion of Earth, Water, and Fire Three Phases."

He looked hopefully at the Second Prince and said, "Leveraging the Dao guidance contained within Semi-Divine Artifacts, enlightenment and fusion would be much easier. Master has sought them for me but to no avail. I wonder if Second Brother could help find such Semi-Divine Artifacts?"

Hearing this, the Second Prince was taken aback and laughed, "Asking for three Semi-Divine Artifacts right away, you're quite bold."