In the depths of the Ancient Demon Sect Relics, while opportunity may not be everywhere, it is not scarce either. However, the divine soul power of a Nirvana Realm True Monarch is restricted by the black mist, making it difficult to explore quickly; one can only search methodically throughout the canyons. 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝕨𝕖𝗯𝚗𝚘𝕧𝕖𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝕞

But for Jiang Shu, whose divine soul strength is now at the Vientiane Realm, finding the aura of the Demon Lord's tomb nearby is not difficult.

Sure enough, soon in his divine soul perception, some vague Great Dao emanations emerged from a deep valley in the southeast.

The ancient and desolate power fluctuations seemed to have endured for ten thousand years, with traces of decay but untainted by any impurities.

Clearly, this is a Demon Lord's tomb, deep within the Ancient Demon Sect Relics, which has never been visited by outsiders.

...

About two days later, the injuries within Lu Chong and the others' bodies were mostly healed, and they gradually awoke from their cultivation healing state.

At this point, Jiang Shu explained the location of the undiscovered Demon Lord's tomb to them, then led the delighted fellow disciples toward the deep mountain valley.

Venturing deep into the mountains, passing through dense black mist, encountering no obstacles, the grand mausoleum of the Demon Lord appeared at the end of their sight.

Sensing the several perfect and complete Dao Origin emanations from the mausoleum, the eyes of the True Martial Sect members slightly narrowed, joy appearing on their faces.

With Jiang Shu's easy destruction of the Guardian Array outside the Demon Lord's tomb, they stepped inside, and Lu Chong and the others followed, successfully entering the Inheritance Hall through the heavy bronze giant gate.

"Phew... There are actually four Dao Inheritances here. It seems that the Demon Lord buried in this tomb must have been a renowned Vientiane Realm expert back in the day."

Watching the Dao Origin surging and swirling on the black Mysterious Wall ahead, Lu Chong felt a chill in his heart and couldn't help but sigh.

"The Cold Ice Dao and Earth Dao are quite compatible with our True Martial Sect's Cultivation Technique. With the cultivation of two Elders, they can just use these Dao Origin Inheritances to attempt breaking through the bottleneck."

"If successful in entering the Vientiane Realm, the lingering injuries within your bodies will be fully healed."

"Now, you all can search for the suitable Dao to comprehend. Remember, when advancing in cultivation, let things run their course. If you feel unable to continue, do not force yourself."

After instructing the True Inheritors and Elders, watching them nod and respond, two of them went to the front of the Mysterious Wall to prepare to comprehend the Dao Origins, Lu Chong turned to Jiang Shu beside him with a light smile:

"Jiang, we owe you this time. Otherwise, given our current condition, we would just barely protect ourselves, let alone seek opportunities for breakthroughs."

At these words, Jiang Shu casually waved his hand, replying,

"Senior Brother is too formal. I am also a True Martial Sect disciple. It is my duty to aid fellow disciples."

"Everyone, feel free to cultivate. With me here, the Demon Sect and Demon Clan can hardly stir up trouble."

After a casual chat with Lu Chong and the others, once everyone immersed themselves in busy cultivation, Jiang Shu found a quiet chamber within the Inheritance Hall, where he began his secluded cultivation.

Sitting cross-legged on the ground, focusing calmly, as his breathing steadied, a glint flickered in Jiang Shu's eyes. Reaching into his Storage Bag, he took out the pair of Heavenly Phoenix Golden Wings he had long ago separated from the Heavenly Phoenix Corpse.

The dense golden feathers covering the Golden Wings were resilient as if made of eternal meteorite, and under gentle tapping of the fingers, they resonated with a symphony of metal, echoing with extraordinary wonder.

Holding the Golden Wings in front of himself, Jiang Shu assessed the Wind and Thunder Power faintly emanating from them, nodding in satisfaction.

"Indeed, among the Demon Race, the bloodline of the Heavenly Phoenix Clan is the most noble. The power remaining in these Golden Wings far surpasses that of the Kunpeng Demon Wings of yore."

"Of course, this is because the Kunpeng was only at the Transformation Realm. If it had ascended to the Demon Lord Realm, it would certainly be even more extraordinary."

His words suddenly paused, Jiang Shu's keen gaze fixed upon the Golden Wings, his eyes narrowing as an inexplicable gleam quietly emanated from deep within his eyes.

His gaze, sharp as a sword, penetrated the golden feathers of the Heavenly Phoenix Wings, delving deeper.

"Heavenly Phoenix, how long do you plan to hide a remnant soul?"

Before the words had finished, Primordial Power surged from Jiang Shu's body, as he raised his hand and struck the pair of Golden Wings, filled with a deadly aura, with a powerful force!

Buzz!

Just as the piercing fluctuation of power almost reached, the otherwise motionless Golden Wings suddenly trembled intensely!

"Cry!"

Dense demonic power abruptly emerged from beneath the golden feathers, rapidly expanding, the clear phoenix cry immediately resounding through the quiet chamber!

Primordial Power gathered frantically, the demonic power weaving and transforming rapidly, almost instantaneously forming a Heavenly Phoenix silhouette about a yard high, bearing a resemblance to the shrunk stature of Lord Heavenly Phoenix!

The moment the Heavenly Phoenix silhouette took shape, it struggled to flap its somewhat ethereal wings, fleeing the chamber in panic, revealing a sense of desperation.

It dared not even glance towards Jiang Shu.

However, the day Lord Heavenly Phoenix revealed his true form and fought with all might, he failed to escape Jiang Shu's clutches. Now left with only this remnant soul, how could it possibly flee successfully—a sheer delusion.

As the Heavenly Phoenix silhouette was about to dash out of the chamber, Jiang Shu's lips curled into a mysterious smile, as he pointed a finger forward.

Snick!

In the dim space, brilliant lightning flashed momentarily, a tiny arc leaping from Jiang Shu's fingertip, its speed at the extreme, rushing directly to the Heavenly Phoenix silhouette's back.

Thunder force, especially effective against Yin Souls!

Lord Heavenly Phoenix's main body might be fearless of thunder, but in a remnant soul state, even the seemingly small thunderstorm Jiang Shu casually unleashed was an existential threat!

Lightning pierced through the demonic power, clashed heavily against the silhouette's back, and then exploded entirely.

The Heavenly Phoenix's entire being convulsed violently, demonic power disintegrating and dissipating, white smoke rising instantly, a miserable scream escaping its lips as it fell straight down from midair!

However, as one of the most noble bloodlines within the Demon Race, the Heavenly Phoenix ultimately retained a proud spirit; even at this moment of life and death, it showed no intention of compromise.

Eyes full of unwillingness and fierceness fixed on Jiang Shu, that Heavenly Phoenix silhouette continuously wailed defiantly.

"Jiang Shu! If you dare destroy my origin, the Heavenly Phoenix Clan will never let you go, they will capture you back to the clan, strip your skin and bones, and avenge me!!"

However, Jiang Shu was unmoved by its claims, as if he hadn't heard, ignored them entirely, slowly stood up, and stepped towards the Heavenly Phoenix silhouette.

With his steps, the surrounding space rippled, light twisted as a pair of Kunpeng Demon Wings, filled with dense Primordial Power, slowly unfurled behind him, until nearly filling the entire chamber!

At this moment, the violent aura within the Kunpeng Demon Wings no longer held back, surging outward, roaring fiercely.

Upon seeing the Kunpeng Demon Wings appear, intense waves surged across the Heavenly Phoenix silhouette, its blood-red eyes trembling, its expression terrified.

Not until now did Lord Heavenly Phoenix finally comprehend why Jiang Shu had discovered his remnant soul hiding within the Golden Wings, yet had not removed it!

Jiang Shu intended to refine these Golden Wings into a Dao Artifact similar to the Kunpeng Demon Wings.

And his remnant soul was undoubtedly the most suitable Artifact Spirit!

Upon understanding this, an intense fear surged in the Heavenly Phoenix's mind, causing it to tremble uncontrollably.

For a dignified Demon Monarch to become an Artifact Spirit is a joke and disgrace to the Demon Clan!