Start slaying demons from the proficiency panel.

Eunuch Yan frowned. Fortunately, this situation was not too unexpected. He then reached out and grabbed the golden snake sword from the dragon's other eye, and stomped hard on the dragon's face with his toe.

He was sent flying backward, creating distance between himself and the dragon. In the instant he left, the dragon slammed its head into an ice pillar beside it. If Eunuch Yan hadn't dodged in time, he would have been the one to crash into the ice pillar.

"This is really troublesome." Nie Jian threw out the wind ball he had already gathered in his hand. The wind ball moved forward at an extremely fast speed, spinning faster and faster until it transformed into a huge whirlwind and crashed into the dragon's body.

Meanwhile, Cao Lao also used his magic from the side, and the trees transformed into a large net that continuously enveloped the dragon, tightly binding its body, becoming tighter and tighter.

Faced with the simultaneous attacks of three Rank 3 Immortals, the Flood Dragon withstood them all thanks to its powerful physique. However, with the assistance of the Golden Snake Gang, it was clear to everyone that it wouldn't last much longer.

……

The cold air continued to spread from all directions, and Ning Xiu's body was frozen in the ice prison, unable to move at all.

All around him was solid ice several meters thick, and even if you used fire to confront it, it would take a very long time to melt it.

This is the power of immortals: they control the power of heaven and earth and can unleash their divine abilities from a great distance. When they reach the first rank of immortals, they can even use immortal techniques such as summoning wind and rain with ease.

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[Aura Observation and Fortune Telling Technique: Level 1 (1/2000)] (+)

【Burning Sun Taiyao Scripture: Twelve Levels (2/13000)】(+)

[Heavenly King Vajra Skill. Black Heavenly Pagoda Supreme Body: Level 10 (7/11000)] (+)

[Concealment Technique: Level 10 (0/7000)] (+)

[Seven Steps to Catch the Cicada: Eighth Floor (2897/6000)] (+)

General Proficiency: 24500

...

Unable to move, Ning Xiu summoned his proficiency panel beneath the Dragon King River to check his progress.

The Burning Sun Supreme Scripture, which upgraded Ningxia by two levels, successfully enabled him to break through the fourth rank of martial arts and enter the third rank. Although his foundation was not solid enough, like Baili Yu's, Ningxia is now a true person of the upper third rank.

When a martial artist possesses the Heavenly Gang Battle Body, they enter a completely new realm and undergo a true qualitative change.

"I don't know what kind of magic this Black Heaven Sect demon is using. Even with my Heavenly Gang Battle Body, I can't break through this underwater ice prison he built for me," Ning Xiu thought to himself.

He attached the Heavenly Gang to his arms and tried to forcefully open the ice prison, but no matter how hard Ning Xiu tried, not a single crack appeared. Clearly, the ice prison that Tengshan had frozen was not ordinary ice.

It is highly likely that the other side learned this technique specifically to deal with martial artists, Buddhist monks, and other people who rely on physical combat.

Since the Heavenly Gang Battle Body had no effect, Ning Xiu chose to take a different approach and set his sights on the Black Heaven Floating Pagoda Supreme Body. This technique focuses on cultivating physical strength and energy, which is perfect for breaking through his current predicament.

Ning Xiu directly used 11000 points of general proficiency on the Black Heaven Floating Pagoda Supreme Body.

Eleven floors!

Instantly, Ning Xiu felt a significant change in his body. His body, which had turned red due to activating the Qi and Blood Furnace, slowly began to show streaks of black lines.

These black markings covered his arms, waist, and back of the neck, giving Ning Xiu a somewhat fierce aura.

The most obvious change was the appearance of a black line between Ning Xiu's eyebrows.

The black line seemed to be about to burst open, as if something was hidden inside.

click!

As Ning Xiu exerted force with his arms again, the ice around him began to crack, with fine lines appearing. Although not very obvious, this proved that Ning Xiu's choice to enhance the Black Heaven Floating Pagoda Supreme Body to deal with the current predicament was correct.

Consume another 12000 points of general proficiency on the Black Heaven Floating Pagoda Supreme Body, and the Black Heaven Floating Pagoda Supreme Body will be upgraded by one level.

This time, more and more black patterns appeared on Ning Xiu's body, covering his legs, shoulders, chest, and even spreading from his neck to his face.

If Ning Xiu in his Heavenly King state was like an angry Vajra, then at this moment he is more like a ferocious and evil god.

hum!

collapse!

Feeling the violent and surging power surging within his body, Ning Xiu's entire body underwent an extreme transformation at this moment. He trembled, and the fifth level of the Ascension Realm also erupted.

The originally fine cracks in the ice layer instantly widened, spreading uncontrollably outwards until the entire ice prison was covered with white cracks.

With a final shattering sound, it was completely destroyed by Ning Xiu's immense strength.

The ice prison has been broken!

Without the obstruction of the ice prison, Ning Xiu's Heavenly Gang Battle Body came into complete contact with the river water. Under the scorching heat of the Burning Sun Taiyao Scripture, the river water would boil into gas as soon as it approached Ning Xiu, eventually forming a waterless area.

Ning Xiu stood on the riverbed and pushed off with all his might, propelling himself upwards at an extremely fast speed.

……

Under the combined attack of several third-rank experts, the dragon's disadvantage grew, and many of its scales were even knocked off during the battle, revealing crimson wounds.

Even so, it did not give up its fight and struggle, making it still take the Golden Snake Gang and Black Heaven Gate to spend a lot of time and effort to capture it alive.

"This dragon is vastly different from the information given in the intelligence report. The intelligence report did not mention that this dragon could breathe lightning, and its physical strength far exceeds that of ordinary dragons. It must be a special breed with a unique bloodline." Tengshan used all his strength to use ice pillars to jam the dragon's joints, making it unable to move.

However, this would also consume a lot of his own spiritual power. Faced with such a troublesome dragon, Tengshan couldn't help but mutter to himself.

Just then, the ice beneath their feet suddenly trembled slightly. After a few breaths, the tremor grew stronger and stronger, eventually becoming like an earthquake, with an entire block of ice rising up and heading towards the sky.

Those still standing on the ice were confused about what was happening and instinctively jumped off the ice. When they landed again, they saw that there was a huge creature supporting the flying ice with its arms raised.

"How could it be him!" The moment he saw the figure clearly, Fujiyama's expression changed drastically.

This person had clearly been frozen under the Dragon King River, and if nothing unexpected happened and no one came to his rescue, he would have no chance of escaping from the ice prison.

However, Ning Xiu's appearance was a slap in the face for Teng Shan. His painstakingly created ice-sealing technique was useless, and Ning Xiu easily broke free.

With a forceful throw, the massive ice block flew directly from Ning Xiu's hand, crashing heavily onto the icy river and shattering into countless fragments.

When Ning Xiu landed, everyone's eyes were on him. There was no way around it; Ning Xiu's appearance was simply too eye-catching at this moment, and no one could ignore him.

Standing six feet tall and dressed in a striking red and black outfit, he appeared even more ferocious than the members of the Black Heaven Gate.

"How is this person still alive?!" Upon seeing Ning Xiu, Eunuch Yan couldn't help but feel a sense of doubt.

He knew Tengshan's strength. Even if he had taken Tengshan's freezing attack, the consequences would have been very troublesome. But now, only a short time had passed, and Ning Xiu had broken free on his own. This strength should not be underestimated.

“He is the Demon-Subduing Commander. Without killing him, it’s basically impossible for us to capture the Flood Dragon. Eunuch Yan, now it’s up to your Golden Serpent Party.” Tengshan said.

"..." Eunuch Yan squinted at Ning Xiu, but remained silent.

He was astonished to find that he couldn't see through Ning Xiu's strength, but the aura emanating from the other party and the Heavenly Gang Battle Body emanating from his arm were enough to show that this person had the strength of the upper third rank.

First, they have to deal with the dragon, and then they have to deal with this mysterious and unpredictable Demon-Subduing Officer. It seems that the situation is not as simple as it appears.

"Roar!" Upon seeing Ning Xiu appear, the dragon laid its head on the ice and let out a low, aggrieved roar.

This was the first time anyone had seen it look so aggrieved, and they couldn't help but look at Ning Xiu with some curiosity. Could it be that Ning Xiu had some kind of relationship with this dragon?

Judging from the way the dragon looked, these two guys seemed to know each other.

But Ning Xiu himself was also very puzzled. He had never seen this dragon before today, but now was not the time to think about these questions.

He swung the Thunder Hammer and shouted at the crowd in front of him, "Baisha Prefecture is part of the Great Shang territory. You dare to appear near Qiantang City today? You have crossed the line. So all of you will stay here today. Don't even think about leaving."

Nie Jian looked at Ning Xiu and immediately decided to make a move. He could sense an extremely dangerous aura emanating from this Demon-Subduing Officer. Such an unfathomable Demon-Subduing Officer was a rare sight.

To prevent any unforeseen complications, the most crucial thing is to eliminate this person as soon as possible.

The moment Tengshan made his move, Elder Cao, Tengshan, and the members of the Golden Snake Party also tacitly chose to attack simultaneously. Multiple third-rank experts launched attacks on Ningxia together, which was a thunderous killing force. Even a third-rank martial artist might not be able to withstand it.

As the experts made their moves, a dazzling golden bell instantly appeared around Ningxia.

hum!

In the next instant, all the attacks struck the surface of the protective golden bell.

Click click click click!

Being hit by so many attacks from third-rank experts at once was too much for even the protective golden bell to withstand, and large cracks appeared in the blink of an eye.

But that's enough. In a battle between masters, every second counts.

Ning Xiu swung his hammer at the nearest Golden Serpent Party leader. Although the man was a third-rank martial artist, when Ning Xiu's Thunder Hammer struck his chest, he was sent flying high like a porcelain doll before falling more than ten feet away.

Judging from his coughing up large amounts of blood and his barely breathing condition, he probably won't live much longer if he doesn't receive treatment soon.

Seeing that Ning Xiu had crippled a Martial Dao Rank 3 with just one hammer blow, the others were all shocked. They were astonished at how terrifying Ning Xiu's strength was, as it was only slightly weaker than the dragon's tail whip.

These people were unaware that Ning Xiu possessed the supernatural power of the fifth level of the Ascension Realm, which allowed him to unleash unimaginable power at this stage. Even those stronger than Ning Xiu who dared to underestimate him would suffer greatly.

Having easily crippled a Golden Serpent Party leader, Ning Xiu didn't hesitate at all and continued smashing towards another Golden Serpent Party member. Just then, a huge, thick tree branch suddenly burst out from under the ground, tightly wrapping around Ning Xiu's legs and stopping him from moving forward.

Ning Xiu turned his head and saw that it was Old Cao not far away, leaning on his cane and performing magic.

Seeing this, Eunuch Yan immediately seized the opportunity and used his whirlwind swordsmanship to stab at several weak points on Ning Xiu's body.

His swordsmanship, combined with the Golden Snake Soft Sword, was extremely powerful, something the dragon had already experienced firsthand. So when it saw Eunuch Yan display this swordsmanship again, the dragon, who was still trapped, couldn't help but roar out as a warning.

Ning Xiu remained calm and used his internal energy to repair the protective golden bell, then faced Eunuch Yan head-on.

hum!hum!hum!

A barrage of golden snake swords rained down on the surface of the protective golden bell, causing ripples to spread across the entire bell. The already cracked bell appeared even more fragile, as if it might collapse completely at any moment.

Ning Xiu completely disregarded all of this, took a big step, and raised the Thunder Hammer, intending to clash head-on with Eunuch Yan.

Just then, the dragon suddenly spat out something that was quite tiny compared to its body.

Judging from its appearance, it was a purple gold hammer that was almost identical in shape to the Thunder Hammer in Ning Xiu's hand!

The moment the new hammer appeared, the dark clouds in the sky changed color instantly, and a bolt of blue lightning as thick as a bucket descended from the sky, striking down directly at Eunuch Yan.

Lightning was incredibly fast. Even though Eunuch Yan was a martial arts master with excellent lightness skills, he couldn't react in time. He was struck on the head by the lightning, and he immediately let out a scream, exhaling white smoke and rolling his eyes back.

"Father-in-law!"

"Father-in-law!"

Upon seeing this, the members of the Golden Snake Party couldn't help but shout in concern.

【096】Thunder and Lightning: With twin hammers in hand, I control thunder and lightning.

"This is?"

The moment the dragon spat out the golden hammer, Ning Xiu felt a tremor in his hand as the Thunder Hammer emanated from it. If weapons had a spirit, the Thunder Hammer would surely be expressing its ecstatic joy at that moment.