Start slaying demons from the proficiency panel.

However, there has been no progress on this matter for the past month or two.

Unexpectedly, the person who inherited the Heavenly King Vajra Skill came to the Great Lingyin Temple on his own today. If Ji Yun hadn't noticed, probably no one would have thought of this.

The holy monk Shui Tuo hurriedly walked up to Ning Xiu and asked, "May I ask how you inherited the Heavenly King Vajra Skill?"

Ning Xiu had his own confidence in revealing his knowledge of the Heavenly King Vajra Skill in front of these monks, and he was not worried that these monks would try to coerce him in order to obtain the Heavenly King Vajra Skill.

Even if he doesn't say he's a Demon-Subduing Officer, he has the entire Demon-Subduing Division behind him. If he encounters any problems, Demon Buddha Ning Xiu will come to his rescue personally. He has many options.

Ning Xiu then told the Water Monk about how he had accidentally opened the Six-Word Golden Pearl, so that he could understand it clearly.

The Heavenly King Vajra Skill is no ordinary skill. The fact that the cultivation method of the Heavenly King Vajra Skill was passed down orally from a Great Arhat and stored in a Six-Character Golden Pearl, and that such a spectacular celestial phenomenon would occur when it was opened, shows that this skill is extraordinary.

Therefore, even if the Great Lingyin Temple wanted to obtain the cultivation method of the Heavenly King Vajra Skill from Ning Xiu, it wouldn't be so easy. Without the strength of a Great Arhat, it would be impossible to teach the Heavenly King Vajra Skill to others.

"What a fortunate encounter! Your connection with our Great Lingyin Temple is truly profound," the Holy Monk Shui Tuo remarked with emotion.

Ning Xiu replied, "It was just luck."

Ji Yun looked at Ning Xiu with great enthusiasm. If he could obtain the cultivation method of the Heavenly King Vajra Technique from Ning Xiu, it would be an exciting event for all the monks of the Great Lingyin Temple.

"Benefactor Ning has learned the Heavenly King Vajra Skill of the Great Arhat, so you can be considered a successor of the Great Arhat and have an extremely close relationship with our Great Lingyin Temple. In the future, whenever you encounter difficulties while traveling, the people of our Great Lingyin Temple will lend a helping hand to you. Here, take this." The Holy Monk Shuituo took out a token from his robes and handed it to Ning Xiu.

Upon seeing the token, both the Holy Monk Huojia and the fat monk's expressions changed slightly.

The Dalingyin Temple has a total of five Buddhist decrees, all left by great Arhats. The holder of the decree is equivalent to a great Arhat. Monks of all ranks, whether lower, middle, or upper, must obey the decree holder's orders.

The fact that the holy monk Shuituo handed this Buddhist token to Ningxiu carries an extraordinary significance.

This means that even if Ning Xiu is not a Buddhist or Taoist, his status is as high as that of a Great Arhat.

Although Ning Xiu didn't understand the significance of this Buddhist token, he could tell from the expressions of the holy monks present that it was no ordinary item. The fact that the holy monk Shui Tuo was willing to give it to him must have had a purpose.

"What are your conditions?" Ning Xiu asked.

"But I do have a selfish motive. I hope that when your strength is sufficient to pass on the Heavenly King Vajra Skill to others, you can return the cultivation method of the Heavenly King Vajra Skill to the Great Lingyin Temple, so that we can regain the inheritance of the Great Arhat."

"It's that simple?"

"Yes."

Ning Xiu reached out and took the Buddhist decree, saying, "Alright, then I will agree to your condition, Holy Monk."

To be able to pass on the Heavenly King Vajra Skill to others, Ning Xiu would need to grow to the strength of a Great Arhat, which is still a long way off.

By then, Ning Xiu would have already improved the Heavenly King Vajra Skill to an unknown extent based on his proficiency panel, and he would no longer care about the original version of the Heavenly King Vajra Skill obtained from the Six-Word Golden Pearl. He wouldn't feel bad at all teaching it to the Great Lingyin Temple.

"I have completed what I needed to do at Dalingyin Temple today. There are many affairs within the department, so I will not linger any longer and will return to the department first." Ning Xiu clasped his hands in greeting to the holy monks and Master Jiyun, and then turned and left.

Watching Ning Xiu's hurried departure, Master Jiyun spoke up, saying, "Holy Monk Shui Tuo, wasn't it a bit too abrupt to give him this Buddhist token? Who knows if this Benefactor Ning will be able to cultivate to the same strength as a Great Arhat in the future? Not to mention, the Demon Subduing Division has a very high mortality rate. It's possible that Benefactor Ning will be gone in a few years."

The Holy Monk Shui Tuo calmly said, "A young man who can cultivate to the fourth rank of martial arts at this age has undeniable talent and potential. He has a very high chance of becoming a powerful figure like a Great Arhat, Martial Saint, or Heavenly Lord. As for the possibility of death... there are no absolutes in this world. All we can do is take a gamble. This is the only chance for the Great Lingyin Temple to retrieve the Heavenly King Vajra Skill."

The fat monk seconded, "I also agree with Shui Tuo's decision. If we can find the Heavenly King Vajra Technique of the Great Arhat, it will be a way to give an explanation to the eminent monks who have passed away in the past and make up for their regret that they were unable to cultivate the Heavenly King Vajra Technique back then."

“This Demon-Subduing Commander is no ordinary man.” The frail-looking Holy Monk Huojia said meaningfully, “There is a very mysterious and powerful aura about him, like Buddhism or Taoism, but not entirely.”

The Holy Monk Shui Tuo smiled and said, "You felt it too? It seems it's not just my imagination. This Demon Subduer is definitely not an ordinary person. Everyone should look forward to the day when the Great Lingyin Temple regains the Heavenly King Vajra Skill."

【081】Jinbian City, Baisha Prefecture

After leaving the Great Lingyin Temple, Ning Xiu rode his horse back to the Demon Subduing Division.

After handing the Corpse-Slaying Blade over to the Holy Monk Shui Tuo, he had completed the task entrusted to him by Master Chan Hui, and from then on, he was free from all worries.

Taking advantage of a lull on the journey, Ning Xiu summoned his proficiency panel and immediately began to check it.

He had just helped the monks of Dalingyin Temple clear out demons at the Demon Locking Tower, and he had gained a considerable amount of general proficiency, which he could now put to good use.

...

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

【Burning Sun Taiyao Scripture: Tenth Level (2/11000)】(+)

[Heavenly King Vajra Skill. Black Heavenly Floating Pagoda Supreme Body: Level 10 (0/11000)]

【Fivefold Hammer Force: Ten Layers (1266/8000)】(+)

[Concealment Technique: Level 6 (0/3000)] (+)

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

General Proficiency: 36400

...

Ning Xiu has already cultivated the Five-Fold Hammer Force technique to the fourth level. He only needs to improve by two more levels to reach perfection. When he unleashes all five hammer forces at once, even a third-rank expert would find it difficult to withstand a single blow from Ning Xiu.

Seeing that it would take 10,000 points of proficiency to advance even one level in the Burning Sun Supreme Scripture and the Heavenly King Vajra Technique, Ning Xiu decided to first improve some of the techniques that were already close to reaching perfection.

Consuming 16000 points of general proficiency, Ning Xiu successfully upgraded the Fivefold Hammer Force to the twelfth level of perfection. His understanding and knowledge of this hammer technique immediately improved significantly, and he had mastered the key to triggering the Fivefold Hammer Force simultaneously.

The final suffix of the perfected five-fold hammer force has also undergone a new change.

[Fivefold Hammer Force: Ten Layers (Entering the Body)]

Ning Xiu made the choice directly. He originally thought that this technique would evolve once, but he didn't expect it to be able to enter his body and become a supernatural power directly.

[Supernatural Power: Ascending to the Fifth Level]

Compared to the Fivefold Hammer Force, the Fivefold Force of Dengfeng, which transforms into a supernatural power, has a more comprehensive application. The use of the Fivefold Force is no longer limited to hammer techniques; it can be applied to fist, foot, and weapon techniques.

"The power of this supernatural ability is indeed extraordinary." Ning Xiu nodded to himself, very satisfied.

With the remaining 20000 points of general proficiency, Ning Xiu immediately raised the Concealing Qi Technique to the tenth level, a level that even Shen Congyun himself had not reached.

With the help of the tenth level of the Concealing Qi Technique, people below the second rank can no longer see Ning Xiu's true strength. If he wants, he can disguise himself as an inconspicuous existence.

This will greatly improve the convenience for the Demon Slayers who need to go out on missions and investigate situations.

……

The Heavenly Fortune Orchid Festival is approaching soon, and the Copper Leopard Squad will need to travel to Qingque Prefecture to participate in the Demon Subduing Martial Arts Competition, which will delay their mission by a few days.

In order to ensure that the execution of the mission is not delayed too much during the Demon Subduing Martial Arts Competition, all the Bronze Leopard Demon Subduing Captains must speed up the completion of the mission files at hand during these twenty days, and Ning Xiu is no exception.

Although his Copper Leopard Squad only had two members, it would be very difficult to win first place in the Demon Subduing Martial Arts Competition. However, participation is the most important thing, and it would be good for the two newcomers, Chen Peifeng and Master Kongxu, to experience the internal atmosphere of the Demon Subduing Division.

Fifth Trial Hall.

Ning Xiu summoned Chen Peifeng and Daoist Kongxu to his private room, and immediately began assigning tasks to the two of them while holding the dossier.

“You two have only recently joined the Demon Subduing Division, but your strength far surpasses that of the children selected from the Champion Camp. Therefore, I will not give you much time to adapt, but will directly assign you tasks,” Ning Xiu said, waving the dossier in his hand.

Chen Peifeng and Master Kongxu were overjoyed upon hearing this. Having lived away from home for many years, they were both seasoned veterans in dealing with evil spirits and had considerable experience. Naturally, they would not be timid in carrying out the mission.

“Lord Ning, I don’t need to adapt. Just make the arrangements.” Chen Peifeng replied immediately.

"Alright, then I'll begin explaining. Currently, most of my investigation tasks are concentrated in Baishazhou and Donghaizhou. These two states are adjacent to each other and geographically close. I know your abilities, and if you two work together, I don't need to worry too much about efficiency or safety. Go through these files and memorize the situation, personnel, and specific locations. You will be in charge of Donghaizhou, and I will go to Baishazhou alone. Let's work together and try to get everything sorted out before the Tianyun Fulan Festival arrives."

Ning Xiu pushed the numerous files from Donghai Prefecture onto the table and gestured for Chen Peifeng and the other man to examine them.

In fact, the problems in these two states are not limited to this. Many tasks have been shared by other Bronze Leopard Squads. However, even so, the number of files assigned to Ning Xiu is still astonishing.

"My lord, when will we add new members to our team? With just the two of us, we're afraid our efficiency in handling matters won't be very high." Master Kongxu picked up a dossier and asked while reading it.

Ning Xiu smiled wryly: "All the promising talents in the Champion Camp and the Demon Suppression Prison have been snapped up by the leaders of other Bronze Leopard Squads. I can't find anyone I can send out on a mission directly. Let's wait and see if I can find some suitable people to bring back during this time."

In fact, there was something Ning Xiu didn't mention: he had a top-notch henchman hidden behind him. As long as this person was sent out to help him carry out missions, the efficiency would be greatly improved. This person was none other than the Demon Buddha Ning Xiu.

However, these things are not suitable for anyone other than oneself to know.

Chen Peifeng had an exceptional memory and the ability to read ten lines at a glance. After spending half an hour reading through all the files, he put down the last file and said, "Lord Ning, I have finished reading them all. Without further ado, my master and I will set off now and try to finish the task you assigned before the Tianyun Fulan Festival arrives."

“Donghai Prefecture is quite far from Jing Prefecture. You two should each choose a beast from the Beast Taming Workshop and head out. It’s much easier than using horses. Also…” Ning Xiu suddenly remembered something and reminded him, “Don’t choose the one named Black Wind.”

Although he didn't understand what Ning Xiu meant, Chen Peifeng nodded and agreed.

Watching the two leave, Ning Xiu, leaning back in his chair, couldn't help but recall the reward Qin Ben had given Qin Daorong when he asked for it.

Now that he's become the Bronze Leopard Demon-Subduing Commander, thinking back on it now, the reward Qin Ben asked for was surprisingly useful.

And the reward I asked for...

Ning Xiu shook his head. It's better not to mention it for now. The Thunder Hammer and the Purple Lightning Hammer have been lost for many years. It's already quite lucky that they were able to find one of them.

Even with the help of the Demon Subduing Division, finding the other Purple Lightning Hammer will not be an easy task in a short time.

Now that his two subordinates had set off, Ning Xiu didn't waste any time. He got up and left the Fifth Trial Hall to prepare for his trip to Baishazhou.

With the Heavenly Fortune Orchid Festival approaching, in order to participate in the Demon Subduing Martial Arts Competition with the most relaxed mindset, the entire Five Trial Hall has recently mobilized. All the Copper Leopard Demon Subduing Captains are distributing tasks to their subordinates, speeding up the execution frequency.

Everyone was focused on eliminating as many tasks as possible before the Demon-Slaying Martial Arts Competition began.

At times like these, the advantage of having enough manpower becomes fully apparent: more people means faster work, while fewer people mean slower work.

Before leaving the Fifth Trial Hall, facing the chaotic and noisy environment, Ning Xiu even saw familiar faces such as Liu Yong, Li Yueying, Ren Qianxing, Monk Zhengwu, Qin Ben, and Xia Yunsi.

They were all taking on tasks assigned by their respective team leaders.

"It's really busy," Ning Xiu sighed before stepping out of the Fifth Trial Hall.

Both Donghai Prefecture and Baisha Prefecture are located in the eastern part of the Great Shang territory. Donghai Prefecture is adjacent to the East China Sea, while Baisha Prefecture is located further inland.

Even with the help of strange beasts, it would take more than half a month to get from Jingzhou to these two weeks. This trip is truly a long journey.

The two states are connected by the Yellow River, the first river of the Great Shang Dynasty. After passing through Baisha and Donghai states, the Yellow River flows into the sea. The fishing industry is developed, but it is also accompanied by the problem of fish monsters, which is less common in other inland states.

Every year, the Demon Extermination Bureau sends a considerable number of Demon Extermination officers to those areas, but even so, it is difficult to eradicate the main problems in these two states.

Practice makes perfect. When they returned to the Beast Taming Workshop to select an Iron-Eating Beast to begin their work, Ning Xiu, along with Overlord, rode the beast and sped out of Chaotian Capital, heading east along the pipeline.

After traveling several miles away from Chaotiandu, Ning Xiu deviated from the official road and found the hiding place of the Demon Buddha Ning Xiu in the nearby mountains and forests.

"These are some of the missions I copied down. They all involve eliminating evil spirits that cause trouble without any investigation. Go to Donghai Prefecture on my behalf and just take action." Ning Xiu took out the contents of the scroll he had secretly copied from the Overlord's body and handed it to the Demon Buddha Ning Xiu.

If Ning Xiu were to ask who he trusted most in this world, it would undoubtedly be the demonic Buddha's true form, which had separated from his own body and was formed from evil thoughts. He and the other party were in the same boat, their hearts were connected, and he could entrust them with any important matter.

There were many missions in Donghai Prefecture, some of which were specifically about evil spirits, but the level of danger was unknown. Therefore, Ning Xiu did not choose to entrust them to Chen Peifeng and his apprentice, but instead had the Demon Buddha Ning Xiu carry them out directly.

After all, he's a top-tier Buddhist and Taoist master; no matter how dangerous or unknown the situation, it's impossible for him to be in danger. If even the Demon Buddha Ning Xiu couldn't accomplish it, then very few Demon Subduing Officers could.

The demonic Buddha Ning Xiu didn't say much after remotely taking away the scroll that Ning Xiu had copied. He simply sat on the black lotus platform and started flying eastward, thus granting Ning Xiu's request.