In the beginning, he was ranked alongside An Shigeng as a spoiled brat.

As for the other demons who scattered and fled at a considerable speed, Zhang Xiaoshan had no time to pay attention to them.

As for the Black Bear Spirit?

It was reduced to ashes by the Southern Ming Fire, leaving only an inner core and a few other items that were not destroyed by the Southern Ming Fire.

The three inner cores came from the black bear spirit, the tiger demon, and the snake demon, respectively.

Moreover, Zhang Xiaoshan had already accumulated quite a few of these demon cores, but unfortunately his alchemy skills were only at the third level, so he had no need for the demon cores at all.

In addition, Zhang Xiaoshan also found many good things from the demons and the cave.

Some rare, extraterrestrial iron used for refining weapons was piled up in a corner of the treasure vault because the demons were not skilled in weapon refining.

The collection, accumulated over a millennium, contains enough materials to make at least a hundred decent flying swords, and even some top-tier forging materials—Undersea Mystic Crystal, Nine Heavens Thunder Iron, Ten-Thousand-Year Black Flame Ore…

However, there were far fewer Spirit 857 herbs, only a mere ten or so, which were found on the bodies of those demons.

After all, most demons don't know how to forge weapons, so they naturally wouldn't care about these materials.

But spiritual herbs are different. Whether it's for regular cultivation or for these demons to escape, they all go for spiritual herbs.

Moreover, the spiritual herbs collected by these demon kings are all the main ingredients for refining elixirs of the fourth grade or higher.

In addition, there are some magical artifacts that catch the eye. Most of these demons don't know how to use them, but they are quite valuable.

Examples include the Qiankun Umbrella, the magic sword made of lightning-struck wood, and the Taoist Three Pure Ones Bell...

These are all special types of magical artifacts, or those designed to subdue demons, so they are of little use to these demons even if they obtain them.

On the contrary, weapons, flying swords, and spirit orbs are what demons are interested in, as they can be used to defend against enemies.

Afterwards, Zhang Xiaoshan searched the cave three more times, inside and out, and after confirming that he could not find anything useful, he turned around and left the Medicine King Cave.

The harvest this time was great. Although we didn't find the Heart Eater, we did manage to kill a demon king.

Putting aside the four inner cores, Zhang Xiaoshan had already made a huge profit from just the skin, flesh, and blood.

You should know that this money can be exchanged for merit in the human world. The more money Zhang Xiaoshan earns legitimately, the more people he can help with it, such as building Kunlun Pharmacy and constructing projects that benefit people's livelihoods...

Chapter 941 Yi Xuan Daoist of Datang Town Demon Division

"Is this the demon that rips out hearts?"

The Imperial Palace of the Tang Dynasty, the Hall of Supreme Harmony!

At this moment, under the protection of the Demon Suppression Division, the Tang Emperor breathed a sigh of relief as he looked at the demon corpses brought by Zhang Xiaoshan.

The "heart-draining case" has caused a public uproar, and now a conclusion has finally been reached.

However, the commander of the Demon Suppression Division found it hard to believe. After all, it was unbelievable that a mere lizard demon could outmaneuver the experts of his Demon Suppression Division.

Moreover, Zhang Xiaoshan captured his target as soon as he arrived in Chang'an; that's incredibly efficient...

"This lizard demon's true form is also known as a chameleon. It is extremely good at hiding and can even become invisible."

Therefore, although this demon was not highly skilled, the Demon Suppression Division lacked special methods and could only find the residual demonic aura left after his rampage. This time, Xiaodao was lucky; the demon had chosen him, who had just arrived in Chang'an, as its hunting target.

Unfortunately, despite following him closely, the demon discovered his intentions and ultimately led him to the demon king's abode in the Qinling Mountains.

"Was it you who used the Southern Bright Fire earlier, fellow Daoist?"

The one who exclaimed in surprise was an old Taoist priest with white hair and beard, and an air of otherworldly wisdom.

As the leader of the Demon Suppression Division, Daoist Yi Xuan comes from the Taiyi Immortal Sect and is skilled in the art of divination.

During his training, he gained the appreciation and trust of Emperor Taizu of Tang, who established the Great Tang Demon Suppression Division, which was stationed in the capital of the Great Tang for three hundred years. During this time, his cultivation was further enhanced by the national fortune of the Great Tang Empire, reaching the Nascent Soul stage. He could even display the strength of a Loose Immortal within the capital, making him a true big shot in the cultivation world.

Previously, Yi Xuan Daoist only admired Zhang Xiaoshan, treating him like a junior.

After all, Zhang Xiaoshan was merely a direct disciple of Kunlun, with a Golden Core cultivation level.

But unexpectedly, the Phoenix Flame that shook the cultivation world last night was actually created by Zhang Xiaoshan.

Moreover, the Demon Suppression Division had just received news that the Dragon-Lion Demon King, who had been stationed deep in the Qinling Mountains, had perished, and his followers had scattered like monkeys when the tree fell; even the two thousand-year-old demons who were his two deputy lieutenants had not escaped the calamity.

I thought it was a top expert in the cultivation world making a move, but it turned out to be a junior in front of me.

"Senior, you flatter me. After descending the mountain, I had another extraordinary encounter and obtained a blood jade formed from the blood of an ancient phoenix."

This blood jade was originally meant to suppress and neutralize Princess Li Yang's Xuan Yin meridian. I, a disciple of the Kunlun Daoist sect, possess a method perfectly suited to counteract Xuan Yin meridians. Once I return to the mountain, I will bring Princess Li Yang along and have her become a direct disciple of the Yaochi Immortal Palace.

"Princess Liyang possesses the Xuan Yin Absolute Meridian?"

Princess Liyang was Zhang Xiaoshan's first collaborator and a benchmark for their various kingdoms, so the high-ranking officials of the Tang Empire were aware of this.

Unexpectedly, the renowned Princess Liyang was actually a member of the Xuan Yin Absolute Meridian.

The term "extinct pulse" suggests a perilous situation.

Even more unexpectedly, the Phoenix Blood Jade that Zhang Xiaoshan obtained actually came from Princess Liyang.

"That's right, and it's the Nine Yin Meridian!"

The reason why Princess Liyang did not have an attack and acted like a normal person was because she always wore the Phoenix Blood Jade, which neutralized the Xuan Yin Cold Qi with the Li Fire Qi.

Similarly, if the problem of the Xuan Yin Meridian is solved, even though Princess Li Yang started cultivating very late, she will still be a top-notch cultivation genius with a promising path to immortality.

Zhang planned to take him to the Jade Pool Immortal Palace, believing he would be more than qualified to become a true disciple.

"Infinite Heavenly Lord!"

Xuan Yin Absolute Meridian?

Even though Daoist Yi Xuan has lived for three hundred years and possesses extraordinary abilities, he wouldn't dare say he could solve the Xuan Yin Absolute Meridian problem, especially the Nine Yin Absolute Meridian!

But Zhang Xiaoshan, being only a junior, possesses such abilities, demonstrating the profound foundation of the Kunlun Taoist sect.

Moreover, given Princess Liyang's aptitude for the Xuan Yin Body and her enrollment in the Yaochi Immortal Palace, it was only natural that she would become a true disciple.

The Nine Yin Meridians, once fully opened, grant the user the most exceptional Xuan Yin Body.

"Thank you for informing me, fellow Daoist. I was indeed presumptuous."

Yi Xuan Daoist looked at Zhang Xiaoshan, wondering if he was ignorant and naive.

If he were simple-minded, he wouldn't be so adept at interpersonal relationships and so meticulous in his actions.

This is using power to intimidate others!

Zhang Xiaoshan is a direct disciple of the Taoist sect, and his methods and abilities are second to none. He is the future pillar of the Kunlun Taoist sect.

Princess Liyang possesses the Nine Yin Meridians. If there is a way to open these meridians and achieve the Profound Yin Body, she will surely become a direct disciple of the Yaochi Immortal Palace in the future.

For the sake of a Phoenix Blood Jade, offending two of Kunlun's most talented disciples is something even Mount Shu would have to think twice about.

Moreover, this is something for a junior. Zhang Xiaoshan can kill a demon king. If you want to get the Kunlun Blood Jade from Zhang Xiaoshan, you would need at least a top-level cultivator to make a move.

Bullying the weak?

If word gets out, not only will his reputation be damaged, but the old guys from the Kunlun Daoist sect are not to be trifled with either.

With Bai Suzhen protecting Princess Liyang, even powerful immortals would not be able to gain any advantage from her.

This was also Zhang Xiaoshan's calculation at this time.

From the moment he mastered the Southern Bright Fire Seal, it was no longer a secret. Rather than hiding it and attracting the attention of powerful figures, it was better to put it out in the open.

With the power of the Kunlun Daoist sect, no cultivation sect could sway him.

The strength of demonic sects, whether it's pure yang true energy or Nanming Li Fire, is specifically designed to counter yin and evil magic.

With the help of Zhang Xiaoshan's various methods, the magical artifacts he acquired this time also boosted his previously low six-dimensional attributes.

Cultivation is a part of strength.

The same applies to magical artifacts. At the same cultivation level, a cultivator with a top-tier magical artifact will absolutely crush those of the same level.

Just like Zhang Xiaoshan facing the Demon King bare-handed, he would definitely be severely injured by the Demon King with one punch, or even killed instantly. How much more so now that he has killed the thousand-year-old Demon King with one sword.

This is a huge upgrade for top-tier magical artifacts.

"By the way, this little demon has a strong ability to hide, but there is no trace of it cultivating the demonic Heart-Eating Technique. It is probably just a little demon that digs out hearts."

There are still accomplices who haven't been caught yet; those will be handed over to the Demon Suppression Division.

"What? The Heart Eater is someone else?"

Emperor Tang's expression changed slightly, but Daoist Yi Xuan remained expressionless, smiling faintly:

"Without this little demon, if that heart-devouring demon were to appear, the Demon Suppression Division would ensure she never returns!"

What has always been a headache for the Demon Suppression Division is this chameleon that comes and goes without a trace.

(Qian Li Zhao) Now that the chameleon has been captured, the Heart-Eating Demon is no longer a threat. This is also an opportunity for Zhang Xiaoshan to make amends for the Demon Suppression Division.

Even the Daoist Yi Xuan couldn't help but sigh at the extent of his worldly wisdom.

"In that case, I would like to ask you, senior, to cover up the matter of Li Huo for me."

"My magical power is currently weak; I am innocent, but possessing a treasure is a crime. Moreover, Princess Liyang's Xuan Yin Meridian has not yet been opened, making it quite tempting to some demons."

"Haha, fellow Daoist, rest assured."

Since you've helped the Empire solve its previous problems, I, the old Daoist, am obliged to do this small favor.

Let's pretend you never came to Chang'an this time. Anyway, the Heart-Eating Demon has not yet been captured. The Demon Suppression Division will lay a net in all parts of Chang'an and wait for this demon.

"As for what happened outside the city, this old Taoist priest will pretend nothing happened."

Although this couldn't be kept secret for long, only a few people present knew. As long as those present didn't reveal the information, no one would know that it was Zhang Xiaoshan who had killed the Dragon Lion Demon King.

Chapter 942 Immortal Senior? Seven Years in the Blink of an Eye

"So it really is the aura of the Southern Ming Fire?"

A flash of light appeared, and the group of cultivators looked at the burned forest before them with solemn expressions.

Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, soaring to the highest heavens!

This strange phenomenon was clearly visible even to the people of Chang'an, naturally attracting the attention of countless cultivators and demons.

This is the Southern Bright Fire, one of the most powerful divine fires in the world.

Needless to say, the Phoenix Essence is incredibly precious; it can help some avian demons activate or even strengthen their Phoenix bloodline, enabling them to become powerful beings at the level of Demon King or Demon Emperor.

However, they captured some nearby demons and learned from them that:

That night, the Dragon Lion Demon King sensed a strange sword aura and went to investigate. Soon after, the Dragon Elephant Demon King was killed by Nanming Li Huo.

Later, a Taoist priest came to the demon's lair, wielding the Southern Bright Fire and using his sword to subdue the demons. He not only killed two thousand-year-old demons but also several demons who had cultivated for over five hundred years, their ferocity awe-inspiring.

There are no other clues.

As for Chang'an city, there are even fewer clues.

After all, the crime scene was hundreds of miles outside Chang'an City, and Chang'an City was still closely investigating the demon that had dug out the heart, so they had no time to deal with other matters.

"Moreover, there is still a pure Yang sword energy remaining here, which is extremely yang and righteous. Among all sword techniques in the world, this kind of killing sword energy is extremely rare."

Perhaps some senior figure slew demons here and, in the process, killed the Dragon-Lion Demon King!

The lingering sword energy of the Pure Yang Demon-Subduing Sword, combined with the aura of the Southern Ming Fire, caused everyone present to darken their expressions once again.

The purest and most righteous sword energy?

It is at least a superior sword control technique of the Xuanmen sect, and none of the several Nascent Soul stage experts present could use it.

After all, not just anyone can condense pure Yang sword energy.

They initially thought it was the birth of a supreme treasure, but it seems that some senior was exorcising demons and eliminating the Dragon Lion Demon King in the process.

After all, such powerful sword energy made even cultivators at the Nascent Soul stage tremble with fear.

"In this way, such a grand phenomenon can be reasonably explained!"

As for which senior it was?

There are so many powerful immortal sects in the world, but there are only a handful of experts in the Pure Yang Sword Dao, and they are all people that the sects cannot afford to offend.

After receiving the news, the demons, though tempted by the Southern Bright Fire, believed that it was those top experts from the immortal sects who had killed the Dragon Lion Demon King, and did not pursue the specific responsibility.

To obtain the Southern Bright Fire, it is necessary to surround and kill these experts from the immortal sects, which is no simple matter.

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