Starting as a Grandmaster, all of my cultivation techniques are at max level.

Three months later, within the City of Heavenly Nether,

The original Eight Kings Hall has been renovated, and all traces of the original eight kings from different races have been completely erased. Now, this place has been directly converted into Xia Jin's temporary residence.

Xia Jin sat on the throne at the top, her gaze falling on the three respectful figures below.

"How's the matter of occupying this alien territory going?" After a moment of silence, Xia Jin asked calmly.

The White Ape King glanced at the Nine-Headed King and the Black Winged King beside him, then took a step forward with a smile on his face.

"Reporting back to you, my lord, ever since you personally suppressed those eight alien kings, no one in the entire alien territory has been able to stop our progress."

"Things have progressed fairly smoothly over the past three months, except..."

He paused slightly, his voice unconsciously lowering a few decibels: "This alien territory is vast, far exceeding the territories of our demon race and the human race. Completely conquering it will take some time. Especially in some remote and desolate areas, where the terrain is treacherous and the remnants of the alien forces are hiding, eradicating them will be quite time-consuming."

"My lord, the White Ape King is right."

At this moment, the Blackwing King also spoke up, "It will indeed take time to completely eradicate those remaining alien races."

"However, my lord, this time we were also fortunate to have those alien races forcibly sacrificed the lives of their people to awaken their emperor. This sacrifice directly reduced their population by forty percent. Otherwise, it would have taken us even longer."

Xia Jin nodded slightly, showing no surprise in her eyes.

The number of alien races was already greater than that of the demon race and the human race combined. Although a sacrifice reduced their population by 40%, the remaining 60% was still an astronomical number.

Although the three demon kings personally led the elite demons to wipe out the remaining alien race, it would still take a lot of time to completely eradicate them.

"The remaining matters," Xia Jin said calmly, "can be handled by the three of you. With your Saint Realm strength, they are merely a few fish that slipped through the net; they are hardly a problem for you."

"We have plenty of time!"

The White Ape King, the Nine-Headed Serpent King, and the Black Wing King exchanged a glance, then bowed and clasped their hands in greeting.

"Yes, sir!"

Just then, the White Ape King suddenly remembered something. Looking at Xia Jin above, he hesitated for a moment, then suddenly spoke up: "My lord, there is something I almost forgot."

"Hmm!?" Xia Jin glanced curiously at the White Ape King, raising an eyebrow: "Speak."

"During the plundering of the Stone Clan's ancestral land, I discovered something. Unfortunately, I am too dull-witted and, after much effort, I still cannot determine what it is. I only find it strange that even with my Saint-level physical strength, I couldn't leave a single mark when I tried to squeeze it."

"I suspect this might be a rare treasure, and I wish to present it to you, sir!"

As he spoke, the White Ape King carefully took out a semi-circular jade fragment, less than half the size of a palm, from his bosom.

The Nine-Headed King and the Black Wing King, who were standing to the side, both glanced at it and then frowned.

The Nine-Headed King thought to himself, "This thing doesn't exhibit any aura of a treasure, nor does it show any flow of spiritual energy. It doesn't seem like any rare treasure at all!"

A hint of confusion flashed in Blackwing King's eyes as well, and he asked in a low voice, "Monkey, is this really a treasure?"

The White Ape King's eye twitched slightly, and he coughed twice before saying, "Would I try to fool you with an ordinary stone? This thing feels strange to the touch; you'll know once you squeeze it."

Xia Jin paid no attention to the bickering between the three demon kings.

His expression turned serious the moment his gaze fell on the jade fragment.

"Um?"

Xia Jin gently grabbed the fragment, and it flew directly from the White Ape King's hand, landing steadily in his palm.

That's right. They're exactly the same.

Xia Jin thought to herself.

Earlier, when he killed the three old ghosts, including Venerable Xuanwei, in the three holy lands, he also obtained something like this.

Why is there another one here?

Xia Jin calmly put the fragments into her sleeve, her expression remaining unchanged.

He raised his head, looked down at the White Ape King, and said calmly, "Alright. I'll accept the gift!"

"Your performance this time was excellent. Once you have completely taken over the entire alien territory, I will reward you with a great opportunity."

"Go down."

"A great opportunity!?" The three White Ape Kings were stunned for a moment, then their faces lit up with excitement.

They were all too aware of the methods employed by the man before them.

If an adult personally mentions a "great opportunity," it's a benefit that would make them laugh in their dreams!

Perhaps, it's not impossible for them to directly advance to the high-level Saint Realm, or even touch the threshold of the Great Perfection of the Saint Realm!

"Thank you for your kindness, sir!"

The three bowed in unison, then, filled with barely suppressed anticipation, quickly withdrew from the main hall.

In the main hall, only Xia Jin remained, sitting upright on the throne.

He opened his right hand, and two almost identical jade fragments floated in front of him.

"With these two fragments, I wonder if they can lead me to that mysterious Taoist temple?"