Start slaying demons from the proficiency panel.

Zi Cangfeng used the Soul Separation Technique again, causing the souls of the guards around the ancestral temple to leave their bodies.

But this time, the outcome disappointed him. The souls of every clansman were clean and pure, without any impurities or the insects that Zi Cangfeng had mentioned.

All the elders shook their heads helplessly. It seemed that Zi Cangfeng's brain had been seriously injured this time and he would need a long time to recover.

"Impossible! This is impossible! There must be insects in their souls, why would this happen!" Zi Cangfeng was shocked. How could things have turned out like this in such a short time?

Even though Zi Cangfeng, who had just been seriously injured, was at the Dragon Elephant Upper Realm, he was still unable to break free from the control of several Supreme Elders.

They were taken away very easily in no time.

No one believed his story.

Only the wisps of insect shadows that kept flashing in Zi Cangfeng's eyes proved that something was actually happening, and it wasn't just a figment of his imagination.

Purple Bone Mountain.

"Hehehehe, so what if it's the upper realm of the Dragon Elephant? This ancient phantom insect that I've treasured for many years is no ordinary thing. It's just a pity that I didn't have the chance to use it in the Great Shang. Otherwise, if I could plant a seed in the Great Shang, it would be of greater help to my plan."

The Black Demon Ancestor chuckled evilly in a low voice. There were only a few Dragon Elephant Realm experts left in Zixiao Prefecture who had not yet been controlled by him, but Dragon Elephant Realm experts were not to be underestimated.

It cannot be rushed; it requires slow and steady effort, like water dripping on a stone until it wears it down.

This Zi Cangfeng was the first target of the Black Demon Ancestor. There will be a second, a third, until the Purple Dragon Clan is completely under the control of the Black Demon Ancestor.

"The chaos caused by evil spirits is just the beginning. These human and demon races have no idea that the truly terrifying things are yet to come. The past few hundred years have only been a short buffer period. If you calculate it, the real disaster should be coming soon. Last time, the Yin Tide was only averted because the True Yang Emperor intervened. This time, there is no emperor in the world who can shoulder the responsibility. All things will eventually be destroyed by the Yin Tide. I have witnessed that terrifying disaster. I must prepare for it as soon as possible, otherwise I will not be able to live to see the next Yang Radiance." The Black Demon Ancestor thought to himself.

“Demon Clan, Zi Cangfeng has been possessed by the Illusionary Insects. His mind and will be completely controlled within a few days. What should we do next? The Purple Dragon Clan still has some resources. That thing in their ancestral land seems to be not to be underestimated.” A strange man shrouded in a cloak asked from the side.

"We are preparing to start a war, not only in Yaotuo Prefecture, but also in the surrounding prefectures and demon kingdoms. We need to bring them all under control. The demon alliance is our greatest asset in our fight against the Shang Dynasty, so we must seize the opportunity to control it. I want to build a true demon alliance, not a bunch of scattered soldiers who only occasionally get together to raise a flag and shout slogans for petty gains."

The cloaked man's tone instantly became excited, and he immediately replied, "Yes! I'll take care of it right away."

……

The Crimson Flood Dragon Demon Lord went all out, each strike a life-or-death struggle, which even Ning Xiu had to take seriously.

He could tell that this guy really wanted to fight him to the death.

Then there's no need for him to hold back any longer. There's also an elephant master from the Heavenly Extinction Kingdom watching over him. Without going all out, Ning Xiu won't be able to deal with two Dragon-Elephant Realm experts at the same time.

call out!call out!call out!call out!

Its body grew larger, with six arms outstretched, and its skin turned black.

With his body shrouded in darkness, Ning Xiu stared at the Crimson Flood Dragon Demon Lord with bloodshot eyes, unleashing a full-speed barrage from all six arms.

Each punch was fierce and fast, creating a sky full of fist shadows, and the Crimson Flood Dragon Demon Lord's body thudded loudly. If it weren't for the strong physique of the demon race, he would have been in serious trouble.

Given Ning Xiu's punching frequency and the fifth level of Dengfeng Force, the Crimson Flood Dragon Demon Lord would have been blown to pieces on the spot long ago.

"Has this guy gone mad?!" The elephant trainer was completely dumbfounded.

Tianjue Kingdom had long ago decided not to have any dealings with Da Shang for a short period of time, but now that the Crimson Flood Dragon Demon Lord has done this, there is no way to salvage the situation.

A cold glint flashed in the elephant master's eyes. The only solution at the moment was to control the Crimson Flood Dragon Demon Lord and bring him back to the Heavenly Extinction Kingdom, no matter what.

Otherwise, once these two really get into a fight, the situation will be irreversible.

"Moo!" The elephant master roared, and a thick trunk instantly lashed out, wrapping around the Crimson Dragon Demon Lord's body, which was fighting for its life, and forcibly pulling it back.

On the surface, the white elephant may not seem as powerful as the red dragon, but as one of the two masters in the story of the king, two masters, and three demon lords, the bloodline within the elephant master is naturally extraordinary.

It is an ancient demon elephant species, the Glazed Eight Treasures Elephant, with a completely pure bloodline. It possesses a strength of ninety trillion jin. Even though the elephant master has only barely awakened a trace of it, it is still beyond the ability of the Crimson Flood Dragon Demon Lord to resist.

Just as he was locked in a fierce battle with Ning Xiu, the Crimson Flood Dragon Demon Lord felt a tremendous force surge through his body, instantly pulling him backward and placing him under the control of the Elephant Master's giant trunk.

"Today, my Tianjue Kingdom failed to properly discipline its people, and I offer this as an apology." With a flick of his hand, the elephant master sent a beam of white light descending from the sky.

He himself quickly transformed into a beam of white light and disappeared from the spot.

Ning Xiu was inexplicably provoked by the demon lord of Tianjue Kingdom. He would not have let the two demons leave so easily, but when he saw the white light thrown by the elephant master, he controlled himself and chose to accept the white light instead of giving chase.

Enveloped in white light were ten human children, each only two or three years old, sleeping soundly with adorable smiles on their lips.

After examining the children, Ning Xiu found that all ten were normal and healthy, with no abnormalities in their bodies.

Looking in the direction the elephant master had left with a complicated expression, Ning Xiu sighed, "The people of the outer realms live worse than pigs and dogs. Pigs and dogs even have the protection of the great demons in their tribes, while humans have become food and objects of oppression for the demons. The only place in the entire world where the Great Shang territory is in a better situation is the Great Shang territory."

Having just fought Ning Xiu, the Crimson Flood Dragon Demon Lord's body had withstood Ning Xiu's punches, but many of its scales had fallen off, lying outside the stone city in pieces, shimmering with a beautiful red light in the sunlight, which was quite a sight.

Ning Xiu looked at one of the dragon scales and said disdainfully, "Stop hiding, show yourself. What exactly are you trying to achieve by going to such lengths to enter my Protectorate?"

A small red snake emerged from beneath the dragon scale, and said in a comical, resentful voice, "I never thought that even though I hid so well, you still found me."

[167] New undercurrents surge

"You've gone to great lengths to stay, which shows your determination. I imagine you won't leave willingly if you don't achieve your goal. Tell me your purpose, or I won't let you into the Protectorate." Ning Xiu dispelled his Black Heaven Floating Pagoda Supreme Body state and said calmly.

The Crimson Flood Dragon Demon Lord's true form has been taken away, leaving behind this external avatar, which poses no threat to him. It's worth having a proper talk with him.

“I’m not hiding anything from you. The aura of a junior of mine appeared here. Whether it’s true or not, you know better than I do. Release her, and I’ll give you everything I have in exchange,” said the Crimson Flood Dragon Demon Lord.

"What is your relationship with that dragon that you are willing to sacrifice so much for?" Ning Xiu asked.

“She is my daughter who was lost in Dashang for many years. Now that we have finally met again, I must see her. Tell me, what price do you want me to pay?”

"This is so melodramatic." Ning Xiu couldn't help but think to himself. Who would have thought that Long Ning's father was actually this Crimson Flood Dragon Demon Lord? The two were worlds apart before this.

If it weren't for the teleportation array, the two demons might never have met again in their entire lives.

"No need. You are the Demon Lord of Tianjue Kingdom, with countless human lives and blood on your hands. Although Long Ning is a demon, she has never harmed anyone. She works under me, and her future path is bright. There is no need for you to acknowledge each other. It is enough that you know she is still alive and well."

"Impossible! Although we haven't seen each other for many years, we are still very close as father and daughter. She must also want to see me. Your human Shang dynasty treats the demon race cruelly. How could my daughter possibly work for you! If I let her see me, she will want to come with me."

Ning Xiu grabbed the little red snake. Even the Crimson Flood Dragon Demon Lord's true form was no match for Ning Xiu. This avatar of his was not even at the first rank, and he could easily manipulate it.

“I am the Protector-General of Yaotuo Prefecture. On my territory, what I say goes. How can you prove that Long Ning is your daughter based on your one-sided statement? There are countless dragons in the world, and there is even a Dragon Palace beyond the East Sea.”

"Dragon Ball, my Dragon Ball can resonate with my daughter. You only need to take me to see her to prove everything," the Crimson Flood Dragon Demon Lord said urgently.

The most important and precious thing on a dragon is the dragon pearl inside its body.

Logically speaking, the Crimson Flood Dragon Demon Lord's Dragon Pearl should be hidden inside his body. Could it be that he is so bold as to let his avatar carry the Dragon Pearl?

"You have a Dragon Ball on you?"

"On me."

Ning Xiu thought for a moment and then came up with an idea. He then led the Crimson Flood Dragon Demon Lord into the Protectorate.

Having just undergone a transformation, Long Ning was lying very weakly in her residence, with A Ying by her side, taking great care of her.

When she saw Ning Xiu walk in from outside, A Ying immediately pulled up the mattress and covered Long Ning's shoulders.

In her view, even Lord Ning, even a dragon, after transforming into human form, men and women should not touch each other, and their skin should not be easily seen.

"How is Long Ning's condition? Is she still stable?" Ning Xiu asked.

"Lord Ning, everything is normal. I'm just a little weak after the transformation and need to rest and recuperate for a while," A-Ying replied.

Of all the members of his team, Ning Xiu couldn't understand A Ying the most.

No matter the situation or circumstance, the other party always remained exceptionally calm and composed. When the blind old woman approached him, Ning Xiu was shocked by her extraordinary and unfathomable abilities.

Now that he has reached the Dragon-Elephant Upper Realm, Ning Xiu still feels that he cannot see through the old woman's true strength when he recalls that experience.

Even someone at the Dragon-Elephant Upper Realm couldn't possess the same extraordinary abilities that the blind old woman had when they first met.

Aying must know something about these secrets, but Ning Xiu never asked her where the old woman went afterward.

Sensing Long Ning's aura, the Crimson Flood Dragon Demon Lord, who was being held in Ning Xiu's hand, suddenly brightened up, and a trace of sadness appeared in his eyes. Then, a tear the size of a bean fell to the ground.

Ning Xiu saw all of this, and it seemed that what the Crimson Flood Dragon Demon Lord said was true.

However, this only makes it more unlikely that he will allow Long Ning to recognize the Crimson Flood Dragon Demon Lord. The Crimson Flood Dragon Demon Lord's thoughts are too cruel and harmful to the human race. Even if he is Long Ning's father, he is not suitable to stay by Long Ning's side.

"Wow!"

With a spit, the Crimson Flood Dragon Demon Lord released a round, crystal-clear red pill from his mouth, which slowly flew toward Long Ning, who was lying asleep on the bed.

Seeing this object of unknown origin, A-Ying reached out to stop it, but was stopped by a look from Ning Xiu.

What a joke! This dragon ball contains immense energy. Although I don't care about it, it's a huge opportunity for Long Ning.

The Crimson Flood Dragon Demon Lord is quite a good father, giving a gift right from the start.

The Dragon Ball quietly merged into Long Ning's body, and instantly her whole body turned crimson and hot. Crimson lines appeared on her originally fair skin, making her look extremely eerie.

Ning Xiu could sense that Long Ning's strength was also increasing as a result, and she had reached the second rank in no time, continuing to strive for the first rank.

"Lord Ning, what is it...?" A-Ying asked uncertainly, pointing at the little red snake.

“It’s an old friend of Long Ning’s who came to see her. It’s nothing important. You can forget about it after you see it. There’s no need to mention it to Long Ning when she wakes up,” Ning Xiu said.

Upon hearing this, the Crimson Flood Dragon Demon Lord couldn't help but widen his eyes in astonishment.

Are you even speaking human language?

I've even brought out my Dragon Balls to show my sincerity, yet you still won't let me reunite with my daughter! How dare you, you despicable human!

However, Ning Xiu had already controlled the Crimson Flood Dragon Demon Lord's ability to speak with his spiritual power, so he couldn't say a word at all. Even if he had a bellyful of grievances, he could only obediently hold them in.

“Oh…” A-Ying seemed to understand something, but she was aloof and wouldn’t press for answers even if she had doubts.

Half an incense stick later, Ning Xiu carried the Crimson Flood Dragon Demon Lord out of Long Ning's residence and flew out of Stone City.

"Well, I've shown you your daughter as promised. This matter is now considered settled. You don't need to come here again. I'm letting you go today, but the next time we meet, we'll still be at each other's throats." Ning Xiu threw the Crimson Flood Dragon Demon Lord to the ground.

"Humans..." The Crimson Flood Dragon Demon Lord gritted his teeth in hatred; this was not the outcome he desired.

He not only wanted to see his daughter and say a few words, but he also planned to bring Long Ning back to his side and take her to live in Tianjue Kingdom.

But with Ning Xiu around, there's simply no chance of that happening.

Knowing that he could not possibly be a match for Ning Xiu, whether he came with words or weapons, the Crimson Flood Dragon Demon Lord was unwilling, but he could only swallow his anger for the time being and crawl away.

Ning Xiu smiled. Although he hadn't done anything today, he had still made a huge profit.

……

The matter of Zi Cangfeng was kept secret by several elders of the Zilong Clan, and no outsiders knew what happened in the ancestral shrine that day.

However, these Supreme Elders were unaware that, apart from a few of them, everyone else in the entire Purple Cloud Continent had already become one with the Black Demon Ancestor.