Start slaying demons from the proficiency panel.

“Que Sanyin…a great demon that forced the Three Saints to take action hundreds of years ago, since it still exists today, its schemes and thoughts are definitely not simple. There must be something fishy about what happened today, and we must let the Emperor know.” Peng Futian then set off and left the place.

He hurried back to the Demon Subduing Camp to report Que Sanyin's proposal to Emperor Wu.

……

Ning Xiu was seen running wildly through the mountains, carrying two spears, the Candle Dragon and the Golden Crow. He would occasionally look down at the Golden Crow in his hand, lost in thought.

"That's enough, no need to run anymore, that guy can't sense you anymore." A light, melodious voice came from the Golden Crow, sounding quite childish, like a child.

Ning Xiu then stopped and stood on a hilltop, carefully weighing the Golden Crow Spear in his hand.

Just now, after killing two powerful experts at the upper level of the Dragon Elephant Realm, the Golden Crow underwent a tremendous change.

At the junction of the gun head and the gun body, a golden eye split open, and it was like a living thing, able to rotate and blink.

At the same time, a sound came from inside the gun, urging Ning Xiu to leave the spot immediately, as a very dangerous entity was about to approach.

"Who exactly are you?" Ning Xiu asked, looking at the spear in his hand.

"Hahaha, good question! I am the True Yang Emperor, boy. You have encountered a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity."

As the gunman spoke, he suddenly laughed, making the situation quite bizarre. Ning Xiu had never heard of a national treasure possessing life and intelligence before; there was no precedent for such a thing.

"The True Yang Emperor? What is that?" Ning Xiu asked, puzzled.

He had carefully studied the history of the Great Shang Dynasty in the Demon Subduing Division. He remembered all the famous powerful figures and important people, but he did not recognize the existence of this True Yang Emperor.

"What?! Watch your words, brat! What era are we living in? It's perfectly normal for some people not to know who I, the True Yang Emperor, am. I understand perfectly well."

My remnant soul has lingered within these bones for countless years. That you have activated it today is truly a destiny between us. Young man, call me master, and I will forever protect and shield you from all difficulties and dangers.

"See? I've been good enough to you, haven't I? Hahahaha."

In just a breath or two, the Golden Crow started babbling away, its rapid-fire speech leaving Ning Xiu no chance to interject.

"What's going on? The forging of weapons has turned into a chatterbox." Ning Xiu frowned.

This is quite absurd. As the creator of the Golden Crow, I should be the owner of this spear, yet the Golden Crow wants me to call it "master."

Ning Xiu planted the spear directly into the ground, gathered the Great Sun True Flame in his palm, and prepared to reforge his second national treasure.

"It's possible that some evil was hidden in the materials of those Purple Dragon Clan members, and I forged it into the weapon without discovering it. The evil spirit has become a spear spirit. If I don't eliminate it, it will be a considerable threat to me in the future," Ning Xiu muttered to himself, and then decided to start refining it again.

Upon hearing Ning Xiu's words and seeing his actions, Jinwu hurriedly said, "No, no, no, no! You've misunderstood me! You've misunderstood me! I'm not some filthy thing! I'm truly the True Yang Emperor! I have no intention of harming you! I genuinely intend to help you! Please speak properly and don't attack me!"

Ning Xiu stopped what he was doing and asked, "Was it your doing that those two Sparrow Kings of the Divine Sparrow Kingdom were instantly incinerated into bones?"

"I don't know what the Divine Sparrow Kingdom is, or what the Sparrow Lord is, but you're probably referring to those two miscellaneous birds. It was indeed I who did it. Their bloodlines were too mixed; when they encountered an ancient ancestor of birds like myself, they were simply suppressed by their bloodlines and obediently became my prey."

"Since they were able to awaken my remnant soul consciousness with their divine power, those two wretched birds died a worthy death; it wasn't a loss."

Ning Xiu understood the meaning behind Jinwu's words. He had no doubt about the strength of the spear's internal consciousness, which could instantly kill two Dragon Elephant Realm experts—something he couldn't do at his current level.

What Ning Xiu wanted to figure out was whether the Golden Crow possessed the ability to instantly kill all Dragon Elephant Realm experts, or whether it only had this miraculous effect on the Wind and Thunder Sparrows.

It seems the problem lies in this guy's claim of being the True Yang Emperor.

"You're the ancestor of birds? Then what kind of bird are you?"

"Boy, I'm reminding you again to watch your words. If I were still alive, with my old temper, you would have died a hundred thousand times over."

Ning Xiu brought the Great Sun True Flame closer to the Golden Crow.

"No, no, no, we can talk things over. The main thing I've forgotten is what you asked. I only know that I am the True Yang Emperor, the ancient ancestor of flying birds, who suppresses all flying birds."

The remnant soul carries limited memories of its previous life, so it's perfectly normal for it to forget things. Ning Xiu deduced that the mysterious long bone he found in the Zihao Bracelet must have belonged to an extremely powerful bird demon.

This time, after refining the 'Golden Crow' and successively killing two powerful members of the Divine Sparrow Clan, he unexpectedly awakened the remnant soul within the mysterious long bone.

In the future, if Ning Xiu possesses the Golden Crow, it will be equivalent to being able to subdue all bird demons in the world, and he will be invincible before the spear below the Dragon Elephant Realm.

"From now on, you should be careful with your words. Since I can create you, I can also erase you. If you want to live in harmony, then put away some of your habits from your previous life," Ning Xiu said calmly, casually dispersing the Great Sun True Flame from his palm.

No matter how invincible the True Yang Emperor was in life, he is now just a remnant soul residing in the Golden Crow, and I can control its life and death at any time.

"You... I am the True Yang Emperor, how can I obey your orders, ha!"

After uttering those words, the Golden Crow fell silent.

Ning Xiu scoffed. This wisp of remnant soul was quite stubborn, talking tough to him like this.

After the two Sparrow Kings died, Emperor Zhenyang warned Ning Xiu to leave the area quickly, or he would be in danger.

Although Ning Xiu did not realize what kind of dangerous ability it was, he guessed that he had a vague premonition. So, without figuring out the origin of the voice, he resolutely left the place at full speed.

That's how he avoided being bumped into by Que Sanyin, who arrived right after him; otherwise, the situation might have been very different.

If the killing of the Dragon Elephant King of the Divine Sparrow Kingdom is caught red-handed, then the Demon Alliance will have a reason to send troops to target the Great Shang.

After putting away his two spears, Ning Xiu immediately changed direction and headed towards the Demon Subduing Camp.

He had already wiped out all the top three-rank demons in the Demon-Slaying Squad in Qingque Prefecture. The remaining middle three-rank demons were more than enough to be dealt with by the Demon-Slaying Captains who had gone out to reinforce them earlier. He didn't need to personally go to the scene to kill them one by one.

With the mastermind, the Purple Dragon Clan, dead, the situation in the Divine Sparrow Kingdom has crumbled, and the demons are no longer a threat.

The demon-subduing martial arts competition then returned to normal.

……

In a certain place in Qingque Prefecture, there is a valley shrouded in dark clouds and thick fog.

The valley was completely silent, without even a ripple of water, the chirping of insects, or the calls of birds; it was as if it were a deathly place.

Deep in the valley, in an open circular pit, lies a black stone altar.

This black stone altar is a vertical circle, covered with the marks of time, clearly indicating that it has existed for many years.

In the four cardinal directions of the altar, there is a skeleton kneeling, facing the altar, with its hands tightly gripping a torch burning with green flames, bringing a faint light to the place.

"Black Demon Ancestor, this opportunity is rare. It will be a huge opportunity for both you and us. If you succeed, your Black Heaven Sect will become the overlord of several states and will no longer need to fear the Great Shang Demon Subduing Division. This is a once-in-a-century opportunity. What are you still worried about? If we hadn't observed for a long time and knew the Black Heaven Sect's foundation and strength, I wouldn't have come to you on behalf of the Purple Dragon Clan this time."

A tall, slender woman from the Purple Dragon Clan looked at a dark figure sitting in the center of the altar and spoke.

Her voice was very beautiful, like a silver bell, and possessed a certain alluring charm.

"What you have said is indeed very attractive and has greatly tempted me, but the risks involved are considerable. One wrong step could lead to the complete destruction of the Black Heaven Gate, without even the Demon Subduing Division needing to intervene."

"And when the time comes, your Purple Dragon Clan will simply walk away, leaving my Black Heaven Gate to bear all the responsibility. In terms of this price, the benefits you've offered seem rather meager."

The shadowy figure stood up, revealing a face covered by a pure black mask.

He was none other than the head of the Black Heaven Gate, the Black Demon Ancestor, whom Ning Xiu had dealt with countless times after joining the Demon Subduing Division!

The Black Demon Ancestor was an extremely mysterious figure. After creating the Black Heaven Gate, he never participated in any external affairs of the Black Heaven Gate, only issuing orders from behind the scenes.

Even when his subordinates need assistance, he will only use remote possession magic to help them fight against powerful enemies.

Therefore, over the years, the Demon Extermination Bureau has not been able to find much information about the Black Demon Ancestor.

Chapter 156 [156] Ancient Teleportation Array

Looking at the mask of the Black Demon Ancestor, one could see that within the two holes that only revealed the pupils, there was a deep and extremely cold sharpness that made people feel awe when they looked at it.

The Purple Dragon Clan member took a deep breath and said, "The benefits I mentioned are already the bottom line that the Purple Dragon Clan can offer. If the Black Demon Ancestor wants more, wouldn't that be too greedy? You should know that the price our Purple Dragon Clan has invested in this operation is also enormous."

"Saying all this is useless. Once the Primordial Altar is activated, the burden of the battlefield will fall on the shoulders of my Black Heaven Gate. How much can your Purple Dragon Clan suffer losses in long-range combat? Just for this reason, what's wrong with me asking for more benefits?"

The Black Demon Ancestor stepped down from the altar, his figure growing larger and more imposing as he moved. The Purple Dragon Clan members were already larger than ordinary human citizens.

However, the Black Demon Ancestor, standing in front of the Purple Dragon Clan woman, was even more overwhelming, like a giant beast.

Snapped!

With his palm pressed against the Purple Dragon Clan woman's forehead, the Black Demon Ancestor said in a slightly sinister voice, "If you don't agree to my demands, you won't leave this place alive. Although my Black Heaven Sect is not as powerful as the Purple Dragon Clan, keeping you here is still no problem."

"Does the Black Demon Ancestor not fear retaliation from my clan for doing this?"

"The Black Heaven Gate isn't even afraid of the Great Shang Dynasty, so why would it be afraid of a mere Purple Dragon Clan like you? Although your territory is far from the Great Shang Dynasty, don't forget that the enemies you face are far greater than the problems on my side. Based on that alone, do you think the Purple Dragon Clan would dare to launch an attack on the Black Heaven Gate?"

The Black Demon Ancestor's words were like daggers to the heart, leaving the Purple Dragon Clan woman speechless.

Finally, he could only reluctantly nod and reply, "I can only give you an extra 20% of the benefits. If you want more, I'd rather die here than say anything else."

"Good! Excellent." The Black Demon Ancestor withdrew his hand and laughed loudly, "Then today, let's open this ancient altar together and open the door for our two sides to rule the new generation. From now on, this world will belong to the Black Heaven Gate and the Purple Dragon Clan."

"Someone, set out the materials and prepare to open the altar."

At the command of the Black Demon Ancestor, a large number of Black Heaven Sect demons sprang into action, carrying various materials to the altar and placing them there, quickly filling a high valley.

Among them were human bones, animal bones, demon bones, and countless other flesh and blood materials. The moment they were taken out, they emitted a stench that was nauseating.

But the demons of the Black Heaven Gate seemed oblivious, their faces filled with ecstatic joy, as if they were awaiting the arrival of some kind of ritual.

Soon, all the necessary materials were laid out on the altar. The Black Demon Ancestor took out an item from his bosom—a crimson bone fragment. Even this small piece exuded a powerful and terrifying aura.

It is like a primordial beast lurking within, ready to escape and devour the world at any moment.

"This is a bone fragment from the body of the Martial Saint, one of the Three Saints of the Great Shang Dynasty. I went through countless hardships to find it. Don't underestimate this small piece. When it is unleashed, it is enough to instantly kill a hundred first-rank experts. The Martial Saint devoted himself to the study of martial arts and strengthened his body. His essence and blood were fused with his flesh and bones, and his bones were his greatest weapon. Today, I took out this to activate the Primordial Altar, which is enough to demonstrate my strength."

The Purple Dragon Clan woman was not to be outdone, and immediately took out a dried-up eyeball from her bracelet. This was no ordinary eyeball, because its pupil was triangular and star-shaped, which was extremely unusual.

"The left eye of a Celestial Bone Being contains the power of stars, capable of causing stars to fall from the sky in the blink of an eye. Although it has been dry for many years and its power has weakened, it is no less powerful than your bone fragment."

The Black Demon Ancestor's gaze towards the eyeball in the Purple Dragon Clan woman's hand clearly changed slightly.

The Celestial Bone Beings are mysterious beings existing only in legends. It is said that a special bone is born in the mind of a Celestial Bone Being, giving them innate mysterious powers.

Even without cultivation, one can easily mobilize the power of heaven and earth to kill or defend against enemies.

A Celestial Bone cultivator is a treasure from head to toe. Often, many Celestial Bone cultivators die from assassination by others, and very few can grow to become invincible.

"Very well, I see the sincerity of the Purple Dragon Clan, please."

The two walked onto the altar, and as the Black Demon Ancestor began chanting obscure incantations, the entire altar began to glow with an eerie light. Then, twisted flames erupted from the very center of the altar, outlining the image of a monster with fangs.

The Black Demon Ancestor threw the bone fragment at the monster, and the Purple Dragon Clan woman followed closely behind, throwing out her eyeball as well.

The moment the two treasures came into contact with the monster, the area changed dramatically. A powerful whirlwind was born from it, frantically emitting suction that devoured everything around it, including all the materials prepared by the Black Heaven Gate, crushing and mixing them.

"Roar!!!!"

The absorption of so many materials made the originally phantom monster become increasingly realistic, and finally it solidified completely, with its two beast feet landing steadily on the ground.

This is a bizarre monster with a head made entirely of bone, two tusks like ivory, a mouth full of sharp teeth, thick arms, and legs like a sheep.