Start slaying demons from the proficiency panel.

Ning Xiu was responsible for providing the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, while the patriarchs of Fox Hill Village and Python Cave were responsible for controlling this spiritual energy to repair Chang Fenghai's body.

Throughout the process, Chang Fenghai's body emitted a dazzling green light, and the tattered wounds on his body began to heal and scab over, until finally even the scars disappeared.

Chen Peifeng was greatly surprised to see this scene. To be honest, even if Chang Fenghai was brought to the Demon Subduing Camp, everyone was just looking for a psychological support. They also knew that the hope of Chang Fenghai being rescued was not very high. But even if it was not high, they still had to try.

But to everyone's surprise, with Ning Xiu's appearance, Chang Fenghai's situation actually took a turn for the better.

Holding a ball of spiritual energy projected from the Destiny Star, Ning Xiu struck Chang Fenghai directly in the chest with a palm strike. The man's eyes snapped open, and his previously unfocused pupils gradually regained their clarity.

"Lord Ning!" Chang Fenghai exclaimed, looking at Ning Xiu.

His memory was still stuck on the final blow with that first-class demon, and he had no idea where he was or what was happening to the other members of his team.

"Brother Chang." Chen Peifeng was overjoyed to see that Chang Fenghai was not only unharmed but could even speak.

Aying, Long Ning, and Daoist Kongxu all showed joy on their faces and breathed a sigh of relief.

"Sir, now that the person has been saved, you can release my child now."

Two different voices emanated from Chang Fenghai's body, one alluring and the other weathered, both unfamiliar voices that Ning Xiu had never heard before.

"I apologize for the offense." Ning Xiu nodded.

"You're too kind, sir. It's my good fortune that my junior has been chosen by you to work for the Demon Subduing Division. If there's anything else that needs to be done in the future, please feel free to ask, and I will do my best to help you."

"I, Ning Xiu, will remember your kindness today. If you ever encounter any difficulties in the future, you are welcome to come to me for help," Ning Xiu said.

The favor of a Dragon-Elephant Realm expert, especially one from the Demon Subduing Division, is an incredibly powerful ally. As a demon race living in the Great Shang territory, this is exactly what they need most.

Establishing a solid relationship with Ning Xiu would benefit the entire Fox Hill Village and Python Clan in the future.

After Hu Taigu and Mangqiu Liu were put into Chang Fenghai's body, as the aura of the two ancestors dissipated, Chang Fenghai immediately felt that he had regained control of his body and quickly stood up from the ground.

“The situation in Qingque Prefecture has been chaotic recently, and there is probably a dark force stirring things up behind the scenes. You will all stay in the Demon Subduing Camp for the time being and do not go out.” Ning Xiu said to all his subordinates in his squad.

After this Demon Subduing Martial Arts Competition concludes, I will assume the position of Protector-General in a certain state of the outer realms and establish my own Protectorate.

At that time, everyone in the team will be Ning Xiu's most important core members, and no one can be allowed to make a mistake.

Ning Xiu believed that with his current abilities, it shouldn't be too difficult to train everyone in the team to a top-tier combat level.

Especially with the team having someone like A Ying with a mysterious background, Long Ning with a dragon-like physique, and Chang Fenghai, a demon immortal, providing assistance.

It's highly unlikely that any other demon-slaying team could match this configuration.

Chapter 151 [151] The Holy Minister

Above the Demon-Subduing Camp, two destiny stars each held the north and south, juxtaposing themselves.

This means that with two Dragon Elephant Realm experts currently stationed at the Demon Subduing Camp, it can be considered one of the safest places in the entire Qingque Prefecture.

After Ning Xiu saved Chang Fenghai's life, Peng Futian immediately summoned all the remaining Silver Tiger Demon Subduing Captains in the Demon Subduing Camp to hold a confidential meeting.

At present, the Demon Subduing Division still has two major tasks to handle in Qingque Prefecture.

One reason is that there are still demons in Qingque Prefecture constantly hunting down the Demon Subduing Teams that have ventured out. They are composed of multiple demon forces, including the Black Heaven Gate, the old rival of the Demon Subduing Division.

There must be someone behind this deliberately organizing something to cause trouble for the Demon Subduing Division.

The Great Shang Demon Subduing Division emphasizes deterrence. Since someone has come to cause trouble, it is necessary to fight back and suppress them with swift and decisive measures, making them pay a correspondingly heavy price.

Finding the mastermind behind it all and eliminating the demons is the biggest task of the Demon Subduing Division right now.

But no one could have imagined that Ning Xiu, as part of the mission, would encounter Wang Bing, an unexpected factor, in the Evil Barbarian City.

If Ning Xiu hadn't been so powerful, far surpassing ordinary first-rank experts, anyone who went there would have met a tragic end.

However, the matter of Wang Bing also led to a second major event.

That was the stone body of the Ten Demon Emperors, which was found by the King from the underground of the Evil Barbarian City.

Although no one except Wang Bing understood the function of this thing, Peng Futian could sense that it was definitely extraordinary and a great treasure.

Such a thing should not remain in Qingque Prefecture. Instead, the Demon Subduing Division should try to acquire it and keep it in their own hands. Later, they should send people to explore the specific uses of the Stone Venerable Body.

Otherwise, if they remained in the territory of the Divine Sparrow Kingdom in Qingque Prefecture, and the demon race of the Divine Sparrow Kingdom were to one day gain control of the terrifying power of the Stone Venerable Body, it would be a disadvantage for the Great Shang Dynasty.

Inside the largest military tent in the Demon-Subduing Camp.

Peng Futian and Ning Xiu sat in the main seats, flanked by Silver Tiger Demon-Subduing Officers from the Demon-Subduing Division on both sides.

Qin Daorong was among them, and he was somewhat shocked at that moment.

How come Ning Xiu can be on equal footing with Protector Peng Futian after just one trip back from his trip? Did he take some kind of elixir?

Whether someone is at the Dragon-Elephant Upper Realm can be determined by the unique aura they possess.

The white Bagua formation that appeared and disappeared behind Peng Futian was extremely eye-catching, making people want to take a second look.

In contrast, Ning Xiu, dressed simply, appeared quite ordinary, but his aura was so profound and powerful that it was impossible to ignore. Even Yin Hu Fumowei, who was sitting not far from him, had to subconsciously move his seat further away.

Otherwise, they would be so suppressed by Ning Xiu's aura that they wouldn't even dare to breathe.

“In the place of Evil Barbarian City, a giant statue has been born. It is urgent to guard the statue to prevent it from falling into the hands of the demon race. I need the Demon Subduing Officer, who is proficient in the Dao of Arrays, to go there and set up an array to guard the statue.”

Peng Futian tapped the wooden table three times with his fingertips, and the table immediately emitted a large number of light spots, forming the scene of the Evil Barbarian City out of thin air.

After being destroyed by the Yin God with the human head, the Evil Barbarian City is no longer the magnificent city it once was, but has become dilapidated and a ruin.

On these ruins, two demons from the Divine Sparrow Kingdom were currently engaged in a fierce battle with a massive tree demon; they were none other than the Two Sparrow Lords of Wind and Thunder.

However, the intensity of their fighting was nowhere near as striking as the stone statue of the Ten Demon Emperors on the ground.

Almost all the Demon-Subduing Guards noticed the presence of the Stone Venerable Body immediately.

Even though what they saw was not the real Stone Venerable, but rather Peng Futian using the Destiny Star to reflect the situation in the Evil Barbarian City, everyone still felt a kind of mental pressure from the Stone Venerable.

It was as if he were an ancient, sealed-away powerhouse who, once awakened, would destroy the entire world.

"This colossal statue has an unknown origin, but I can assure you that its power far exceeds the imagination of everyone present. Once we can control it, the Divine Sparrow Kingdom will pose a huge threat to the Great Shang Dynasty. After these two Dragon Elephant Realm experts from the Divine Sparrow Kingdom leave, you must immediately rush to the scene and seize the colossal statue," Peng Futian said.

The Protector-General of Qingque Prefecture is a very famous figure. Basically, everyone at the level of Silver Tiger Demon Subduing Captain and Golden Dragon Demon Subduing Captain has heard of him.

Everyone naturally believed Peng Futian's words, so Qin Daorong immediately stood up and replied, "Lord Peng, I will send someone to do it right away. We will never allow the giant statue to fall into the hands of the demon race."

Ning Xiu sat in his seat without saying a word. He was probably the most qualified person to speak about just how strong Shi Zun was.

In the battle against Wang Bing, Wang Bing's original strength was not that difficult to deal with, but the fact that the opponent controlled the Stone Venerable's body for an hour directly overwhelmed him, making Ning Xiu feel very troubled.

Furthermore, Ning Xiu could sense that Wang Bingzhong had not yet fully grasped the power of the Stone Venerable Body; otherwise, even if his Dragon Elephant Upper Realm was not yet stable, he would have been able to easily crush him.

The true power of this thing should not be underestimated. Just as Peng Futian said, it really needs to be in the hands of the Great Shang Dynasty itself.

"I will take charge of the colossus aspect, while the mastermind behind mobilizing the demons will be left to Lord Ning. We must act swiftly and decisively, and this Demon Subduing Martial Arts Competition must have a perfect ending," Peng Futian said resolutely.

Everyone present tensed up. Peng Futian addressed Ning Xiu as Lord Ning, which meant that Ning Xiu was at the same level as him. Who was Peng Futian?

Above the highest rank, above the Golden Dragon Demon Subduer!

Ning Xiu is a top-tier member of the Demon Subduing Division. He's only been in the Demon Subduing Division for a few days, and he's only a few years old, yet he's already on par with Peng Futian!

This child will surely become the standard-bearer of a great business empire one day!

Qin Daorong was deeply moved when he looked at Ning Xiu. Although Ning Xiu was not someone he had brought into the Demon Subduing Division, he had witnessed some of Ning Xiu's growth. This progress was terrifying. Hundreds of years ago, he would have been at the level of a Three Saints.

Perhaps Ning Xiu will become one of the 'Three Saints' of this era.

"You all probably know me by now, so let's not waste any more time and get to work," Ning Xiu said, standing up.

The skin not covered by the robes suddenly lit up with glowing black lines, each line seemingly concealing a world of change, where winds and clouds shifted and water, fire, and earth swirled.

Everyone closed their eyes or looked away, afraid to look too long, lest they become so engrossed that they couldn't extricate themselves.

For some reason, when these black patterns appeared on Ning Xiu's body, they felt as if their souls were about to leave their bodies and be sucked into them. Although no one knew what would happen in that case, they could vaguely sense it.

That's definitely not a good thing.

The Dragon-Elephant Realm is the first step from mortal to saint, signifying sublimation and transformation, regardless of whether one is human, demon, or evil spirit.

Once you break through to the Dragon-Elephant Upper Realm, a unique holy appearance will appear on your body.

For example, the Bagua formation behind Peng Futian, the wind and thunder Xuan Qi on Feng and Lei Que Gong, and the 365 deep black lines on Ning Xiu's body.

The Holy Image will be the most powerful technique for a Dragon Elephant King, and the Dragon Elephant King himself needs to study and comprehend its true power.

And the Holy Image will also be the key to entering the Inner Realm of the Holy Land.

If a Dragon Elephant Realm expert has never used their Holy Form during battle, it means they haven't truly unleashed their full potential.

As soon as he finished speaking, only a dim and incomplete black shadow remained where Ning Xiu had been standing, and he himself had disappeared from the spot in an instant.

These methods left the demon-slaying officers present both amazed and relieved.

Fortunately, Ning Xiu was the Demon-Subduing Commander, not their opponent; otherwise, given his strength, no one present would have been able to escape Ning Xiu's clutches.

……

The entire Divine Sparrow Kingdom was shrouded in the dark cloud of the Divine Sparrow King's anger.

The death of one of the princes who was closest to the Divine Sparrow King in his own residence was a great disgrace to the Divine Sparrow Kingdom.

There are also rumors circulating among the people that the attack was carried out by agents of the Great Shang Dynasty's Demon Subduing Division, but the assassins have not yet been caught.

Somewhere in the capital.

Two bird-headed, human-bodied demons sneaked into an alley. After confirming that no one was around, they breathed a sigh of relief.

"What's going on? We only killed a few birdmen, and it has caused such a big commotion. Now the demons are searching everywhere, and we can't go anywhere. The method of concealing our aura can't fool the real powerhouses of the Divine Sparrow Kingdom at all."

"We killed a few birdmen who seemed to be in high positions, which should count as completing the task assigned by the sect leader. If all else fails, we'll find a way to escape. Anyway, disrupting the Divine Sparrow Kingdom and getting involved in their conflict with the Demon Subduing Division is a big deal, so it won't make a difference if we're just a few small fry."

“That makes sense. Let’s go back via that secret path.”

The two demons whispered to each other, their voices barely audible, unaware that a Taoist priest in green robes was already standing on the wall behind them.

With a flick of his finger, the two demons who had been speaking instantly lost their demon heads, which slowly transformed into two human heads, apparently some kind of disguise.

"Who on earth is behind this, trying to make the Divine Sparrow Kingdom and the Demon Subduing Bureau clash? Their methods and intentions are so dirty." The Taoist priest in blue shook his head, and a large number of bird feathers fell from his loose sleeves.

It is obvious that he is not a true human.

It's quite interesting to see humans dressed as demons and demons transforming into humans.

The Taoist priest in green robes gazed in the direction of the Demon-Subduing Camp, where two destiny stars hung high in the sky. He was already tired of seeing Peng Futian's star, so it was nothing special to him.