I am the Thunder Emperor in the fight

The month-long exchange event between the two races, with its in-depth interactions on various aspects such as discussions, exchanges, exploration of secret realms, and alchemy and artifact crafting, has gradually reached its climax and is finally drawing to a close.

On the first day of the martial arts competition, Night Falcon narrowly defeated the Holy Maiden Ling Suxin with his ingenious tactics, which solidified his core position and prestige in this exchange meeting.

In subsequent exchange activities, as a representative of the Black Nether Elder lineage and one of the most promising young stars of the Black Heaven Ancient Clan, he frequently appeared and his performance was still remarkable.

At the Dharma Assembly, his unique insights into the Way of Shadow, especially his explanations of the myriad transformations of shadow, the victory of deception, and the derivation of darkness, while not as grand and orthodox as those of the direct lineage, were still unconventional, logically rigorous, and rich in classical allusions.

This impressed many members of the Tai Ling Ancient Clan, who secretly nodded in agreement. It even sparked several small-scale, heated debates, demonstrating his profound theoretical knowledge.

During the joint exploration of the secret realm, his team cooperated seamlessly with the Tailing Ancient Clan team. With his keen sense of darkness and flexible use of the Touch of Eternal Night, he resolved crises multiple times and found many rare resources that were of interest to both clans, achieving remarkable feats.

Even in areas outside his expertise, such as alchemy and artifact crafting, he could still offer constructive insights thanks to his exceptional learning ability and profound understanding of dark-attribute materials, making him a force to be reckoned with.

After narrowly losing to Night Falcon in her first battle, the Holy Maiden Ling Suxin did not remain silent. Instead, she demonstrated her all-around qualities as a Holy Maiden in subsequent interactions.

Whether it was her profound wisdom during discussions, her composed command in the secret realm, or her ease in sparring with other Black Heaven Ancient Clan prodigies, it was clear that her defeat in the first battle was indeed related to the excessive consumption of energy from repeated fierce battles.

Its true strength and foundation remain unfathomable, firmly placing it at the top among the younger generation of the Tailing Ancient Clan on this trip.

The two groups of outstanding talents each displayed their strengths. Although there was competition, the overall atmosphere remained harmonious under the guidance of the higher-ups, truly achieving the goal of exchange, mutual learning, and common progress.

After being defeated by Ling Suxin, Hei Wufeng went into seclusion for several days. When he emerged from seclusion, his aura was even more refined, and he showed even greater strength in subsequent sparring matches, clearly indicating that he had gained some insights.

Other outstanding individuals, such as the prodigies of the Yin Bone lineage and other lineages, also demonstrated their abilities and gained something from the exchange.

A month has passed in the blink of an eye.

On the day of farewell, it was still at the welcoming square.

The atmosphere was less solemn than when we were welcoming them, and more harmonious and reluctant to part.

The two sides' top leaders gathered again, and Ancestor Ma Yi and Elder Ling Jun expressed their gratitude to each other, highly praising the results of the exchange and agreeing to strengthen exchanges in the future.

Ling Suxin, as a representative of the younger generation of the Tai Ling Ancient Clan, bid farewell to the prodigies of the Hei Tian Ancient Clan.

Her gaze swept over the crowd, lingering briefly on the Night Falcon. A mysterious smile played in her clear eyes as she nodded slightly, saying nothing more, everything understood without words.

The night falcon returned the greeting calmly.

As the enormous gate of light illuminated once more, the Tai Ling Ancient Clan delegation, led by Elder Ling Jun and the Holy Maiden, stepped through the gate and their figures gradually disappeared.

The portal closed, and the spatial ripples subsided, signifying the official conclusion of this grand exchange between the two races.

After seeing off the Tai Ling Ancient Clan delegation, the high-ranking members of the Hei Tian Ancient Clan did not immediately disperse.

The Ancestor in Hemp Robes stood before the viewing platform, his gaze sharp as lightning, sweeping over the young elites of various clans who remained below. He said in a deep voice, "In this exchange, your performances were all commendable, bringing honor to our clans and showcasing our clan's spirit. I am very pleased."

His gaze finally settled on the Night Falcon at the front of the Black Nether Elder's group.

"Night Falcon".

Upon being called upon, Night Falcon's heart stirred slightly, but he maintained a respectful demeanor, stepped forward from the crowd, and bowed, saying, "Disciple is here."

Night Falcon has learned about the identity of the Old Ancestor in Ma Yi through private inquiries over the past few days.

This person is called Ancestor Black Abyss. His strength is at the peak of the late stage of Immortal Rank. Although he has been in seclusion for many years, in terms of seniority, even Black Heaven and Black Earth would have to treat him with the respect due to a junior.

"On the first day of the exchange, you were entrusted with a critical mission, and you used skill to overcome brute force and defeat a powerful enemy, greatly boosting the morale of our clan. In the subsequent exchanges, you also worked diligently and performed excellently." The voice of the Black Abyss Ancestor, filled with praise, resounded throughout the square.

"Such merits should be rewarded."

Upon hearing this, all eyes were once again focused on the Night Falcon, filled with envy, jealousy, and genuine admiration.

The Black Abyss Ancestor raised his hand, and in his palm, a strange crystal the size of a pigeon egg, completely black, with liquid shadows flowing on its surface and faint starlight-like sparkles inside, slowly emerged.

The moment the crystal appeared, a powerful energy wave, pure to the extreme, seemingly containing the origin of darkness yet gentle and profound, spread out, causing all those who cultivated dark attribute techniques to feel a longing and throbbing from their very souls!
"This is the Dark Origin Star Essence, a rare treasure that was accidentally formed from the depths of my clan's ancestral land after being nurtured by the Dark Origin for ten thousand years."

It contains pure dark essence and stellar energy, which has miraculous effects on those who cultivate the path of darkness, such as refining their foundation, widening their meridians, nourishing their soul, and helping them break through bottlenecks. It is especially beneficial for those who wish to reach the higher realms of the Supreme Being.

The Black Abyss Ancestor slowly introduced the situation, and each sentence elicited a low gasp from the crowd below.

Dark Origin Star Essence!
This is a top-tier cultivation resource that is extremely rare even within the Black Heaven Ancient Clan!
Normally, only the core members of the direct line who have made great contributions, or the elders who have made outstanding contributions to the clan, are qualified to receive such a reward! Its value far exceeds that of ordinary mid-level sacred artifacts!
The fact that the Black Abyss Ancestor bestowed this item upon the Night Falcon shows just how significant the reward was!
The night falcon was also shocked, immediately realizing the value of this item.

This not only perfectly explains the rationale for his breakthrough to the Upper Earthly Sovereign level, but also effectively enhances the foundation of his clone's dark attributes, making it more compatible with the Dark Ancestral Symbol!
"In recognition of your outstanding achievements and extraordinary potential, I hereby bestow upon you this Dark Origin Star Essence. I hope you will diligently cultivate and reach new heights as soon as possible, so as to make new contributions to our clan!"

After saying this, the Black Abyss Ancestor gently sent the crystal, which was flowing with dark starlight, slowly flying towards the Night Falcon.

Night Falcon respectfully accepted the crystal with both hands. It felt cool and heavy to the touch, and the vast energy it contained startled him.

He suppressed the turmoil in his heart and bowed deeply: "Disciple Night Falcon thanks Ancestor for his generous gift! I will certainly live up to Ancestor's expectations and serve my clan to the death!"

"Yes, keep up the good work." The Black Abyss Ancestor nodded slightly, said no more, and, along with the other high-ranking members, transformed into streaks of light and left the plaza.

With the departure of the Black Abyss Ancestor, the exchange meeting came to a complete end, and Night Falcon quietly departed amidst the envious and jealous gazes of those around him…

However, the news that the ancestor personally commended him and bestowed upon him the Dark Origin Star Marrow spread like wildfire throughout the entire core area of ​​the Black Heaven Ancient Clan at an astonishing speed, and even spread outwards!

"Have you heard? The Black Abyss Ancestor personally commended Night Falcon!"

"He bestowed upon me the Dark Origin Star Essence! That's an unparalleled treasure that can help one break through to the Upper Earthly Sovereign realm!"

"Senior Brother Night Falcon has truly rendered a great service this time! He defeated the Holy Maiden Tai Ling, bringing honor to our clan. He deserves this reward!"

"This is a personal reward from the Ancestor! This is an immense honor and recognition! Senior Brother Night Falcon's status is about to change completely!"

"It seems the clan is really going to focus on cultivating him! It's rare for someone who isn't from the direct line to receive such an honor!"

"From now on, you must be even more respectful when you see Deputy Commander Night Falcon..."

Various discussions, exclamations, envy, and even reassessments resounded throughout the Black Sky Ancient Clan.

The name Night Falcon, along with the halo of defeating the Holy Maiden of Tai Ling and receiving the Dark Origin Star Marrow personally bestowed by the Ancestor, reached a new height.

He is no longer just a capable subordinate of Elder Black Nether, nor merely the deputy commander of law enforcement in the Shadow Palace, but a top prodigy with the potential to reach even higher levels, publicly recognized and highly regarded by one of the highest levels of the clan!
Many who might have previously criticized the Night Falcon's background or the speed of his promotion have now had to shut their mouths.

The will of our ancestors is the greatest recognition.

Moreover, the Night Falcon's record is solid, and its potential is undeniable.

The Black Nether Elders' faction was naturally honored and their influence grew even stronger.

Elder Heiming himself valued Night Falcon more and more, and privately bestowed upon him some rare auxiliary cultivation resources, hinting that he should make good use of the Dark Source Star Essence and strive to break through as soon as possible.

The Yin Bone Elders' faction, on the other hand, seemed somewhat quiet, but the gazes from the shadows were probably even more sinister.

Night Falcon himself returned to his cave in the Shadow Palace.

He activated all the restrictions, holding the precious Dark Origin Star Essence in his hand, his pure black eyes gleaming with a sharp light.

Reputation, status, resources... everything is developing as expected, even exceeding expectations.

The Black Abyss Ancestor's commendation is undoubtedly the most powerful talisman and a ladder to advancement.

"Dark Origin Star Marrow... can serve as the perfect opportunity and cover for me to break through to the Upper Earthly Sovereign level," Night Falcon pondered.

"For the next period of time, under the pretext of refining this marrow in seclusion, he raised his apparent cultivation level to the Upper Earthly Sovereign."

At that time, whether competing for a spot in the Night Mystic Realm or gaining greater influence within the clan, their position will be more legitimate and they will have more confidence!

He carefully put away the crystal, sat cross-legged, and began to adjust his state of mind.

He knew that while fame was a good thing, it also meant that he would be placed under a higher spotlight, subject to more scrutiny, bear more responsibility, and inevitably face more hidden challenges.

But that's exactly what he wanted.

Only by standing high enough can one access the supreme inheritance hidden deep within the Black Sky Ancient Clan, at its core.

The Ancient Body of the Night God! (End of Chapter)