"Master!"
Heishan darted out of the Chaos Heavenly Capital Seal and landed before Li Qingshan, sliding onto his knees, his eyes brimming with excitement and flattery.
"Master, I did it! I became an Immortal King Artifact!"
He was so excited that his words tumbled over one another, and tears actually glimmered in his tiny, mung-bean-sized eyes.
"Master, did you see? Ninety-nine heavenly tribulations! I endured every last one! I, Heishan, didn't disgrace you!"
As he spoke, he puffed out his chest again, looking thoroughly pleased with himself.
"If anyone dares call me a ninth-grade immortal artifact again, I'll be the first to kill them! I, Heishan, am now a bona fide Immortal King Artifact!"
Watching his antics, Li Qingshan shook his head with a smile. He reached out, held up the Chaos Heavenly Capital Seal, and examined it carefully.
A low-grade Immortal King Artifact, with one Great Dao immortal restriction condensed within it.
Although it was only low-grade, the Chaos Heavenly Capital Seal was his own bonded immortal artifact, linked to his mind and as easy to command as his own fingers.
Coupled with the ninety-nine types of law essence it contained, its power was enough to rival a mid-grade or even a High-Grade Immortal King Artifact.
"Very good."
Li Qingshan drew the Chaos Heavenly Capital Seal into his body and looked at Heishan, his eyes full of satisfaction.
"You've rendered a great service this time. Digest the gains from your advancement and stabilize your cultivation."
"Yes, Master!"
Heishan nodded repeatedly and said ingratiatingly, "Rest assured, Master! Little Blackie will digest everything properly and won't cause you any trouble. From now on, wherever you point, I'll strike!"
Li Qingshan's mouth twitched, and he waved his hand.
"All right, get back inside."
Heishan chuckled and turned into a streak of black