A Hundred Apertures Was Not the End! I Would Extrapolate to the Limit!

Yang Xiao stared at the prompts in the Equipment Slot, his thoughts racing.

One possible approach is to use Aperture Opening technique of the same or higher level.

The Demon Suppression Division's "Nine-Aperture Mystic-Penetration Method" is already High-Grade Aperture-Opening Method, capable of opening one hundred and eight apertures, making it a top-tier inheritance in the entire Qingzhou.

More advanced methods of Aperture Opening are probably only possessed by top-tier sects and aristocratic families.

Moreover, those major sects and aristocratic families value their lineage as their lifeblood and would never easily pass it on to outsiders.

The second deduction direction requires the complete physical body of Demon at the Aperture-Penetration Realm.

This one is actually easier.

The mission of the Demon Suppression Division is to Demon-Slaying and monsters. As long as you accept the right mission, you will have the opportunity to hunt down Demon at the Aperture-Penetration Realm.

Moreover, he has Equipment System, which allows him to equip Demon Core directly after killing Demon. Now, he has an additional Analysis Slot, which allows him to deduce hidden Apertures from the Demon's physical body.

This path is more feasible.

Therefore, the 108 orifices are just the beginning; he wants to deduce the method of opening orifices to the limit of the human body!

Yang Xiao let out a long breath, suppressing the turbulent thoughts in his heart.

He used the Demon Core of the Flood Demon Core Flood Dragon Lord, and then re-equipped himself with the "Mountain-Suppressing Spear Art".

[Opening the Apertures - Profound Flood Dragon Inner Core (One-time consumption)]

[Effect 1: Replenishes a massive amount of Spiritual Power at the Aperture-Penetration Realm.]

[Effect 2: Obtain the blue affix "Flood Dragon Bone Savage Body": The flesh and bones gain the characteristics of a dragon-like Demon and gain hydrophilicity, allowing free breathing in water and reduced movement resistance.]

A surge of powerful Demon Power erupted from the Flood Dragon Core, flowing through its meridians and throughout its entire body.

This time, there was no booming sound of a breakthrough, only an increase and accumulation of Spiritual Power.

The Spiritual Power of the Aperture-Penetration Realm is more condensed than that of the Liquid Condensation Realm, and every Apertures is greedily absorbing this power.

Yang Xiao could feel that his 126 acupoints were being solidified and strengthened inch by inch by this power.

The whole process lasted about half an hour.

When the Demon Power within the Flood Dragon Core was completely refined, Yang Xiao opened his eyes.

The Spiritual Power within his body was abundant and flowed smoothly, and a sense of solid power rose from within him.

With 126 acupoints open, Spiritual Power abundant and concentrated, and more than a dozen additional attributes enhancing his abilities, his foundation is perhaps unmatched by many Deputy General!

At this time, the Army-Breaking Spear, the Vajra Hell-Prison Body, and the Mountain-Suppressing Spear Art were equipped in the first three Equipment Slot, while the fourth slot was for the Nine-Aperture Mystic-Penetration Method, which was yet to be completed.

The conditions for three of them to become permanent are either equipping the item for one month or killing Demon at the Aperture-Penetration Realm, and one is killing Demon at the Liquid Condensation Realm.

It wasn't difficult for me; the only requirement was that I had to go out and search for demons again.

Zhou Zheng came again early the next morning.

He stood alone outside the door, his expression normal, showing no sign of having come specifically for anything.

"Deputy General Zhou," Yang Xiao said, clasping his hands in greeting.

Zhou Zheng nodded, his gaze sweeping over Yang Xiao. He felt that the young man in front of him had suddenly become much more composed overnight.

The profound aura emanating from him was so deep that even he himself couldn't fathom its depth.

A strange light flashed in Zhou Zheng's eyes, but he quickly regained his composure.

"Let's go, come with me to the Demon Suppression Division."

Yang Xiao followed Zhou Zheng out of the Deputy General Courtyard and walked along the Bluestone path deeper into the Demon Suppression Division.

Along the way, Zhou Zheng didn't rush to say anything, but simply led Yang Xiao through courtyards and past buildings.

Further in, you'll reach the core area of Demon Suppression Division.

High walls and deep courtyards, heavily guarded, ordinary Demon Suppression Guard are not allowed to approach.

Zhou Zheng stopped in front of a spacious Martial Arts Arena.

The Martial Arts Arena was several times larger than the square in the Merit Hall, with dozens of thick stone pillars standing around it, each of which was engraved with a dense number of names.

Yang Xiao's gaze swept over the names, and a slight thought crossed his mind.

Each stone pillar bears hundreds of names, arranged chronologically, with the topmost names from the most recent years and the bottommost names from countless years past.

"This is the Demon-Slaying Battalion's battle record."

Zhou Zheng's voice rang out beside him.

"The Demon-Slaying Battalion?" Yang Xiao tilted his head.

Zhou Zheng stood with his hands behind his back at the edge of the Martial Arts Arena, his gaze fixed on the stone pillars, his expression complex.

"Deputy General is not only the end for ordinary Demon Suppression Guard, but also the threshold for entering the Demon-Slaying Battalion."

He walked slowly toward the nearest stone pillar, his fingertips brushing over the name inscribed upon it.

"The Demon-Slaying Battalion is composed of Deputy General from various regions, and is specifically tasked with hunting down Demon General at the Aperture-Penetration Realm."

"At this level, ordinary Demon Suppression Guard can hardly play a role; only Deputy General can directly kill demons."

Yang Xiao listened quietly without interrupting.

Zhou Zheng turned around and looked at Yang Xiao.

Do you know why the Demon Suppression Division sets up the Demon-Slaying Battalion?

Yang Xiao shook his head.

Zhou Zheng smiled calmly, "Because Demon at the Aperture-Penetration Realm are too powerful."

"Demon at the Liquid Condensation Realm might be overwhelmed by sheer numbers, but Demon at the Aperture-Penetration Realm are beyond the reach of ordinary Demon Suppression Guard; a single roar from them could shatter their heart meridians."

Only Deputy General can confront Demon General has reached the Qi Opening Realm, or even Demon King of the Mystic Core Realm head-on.

Zhou Zheng's gaze fell on Yang Xiao, with a hint of seriousness in it.

"The rules of the Demon-Slaying Battalion are simple: it's all about killing demons."

"Whoever slays the most Demon at the Aperture-Penetration Realm will rise through the ranks. Every Demon Suppression General in Qingzhou has fought their way up from the Demon-Slaying Battalion."

Yang Xiao's heart stirred slightly.

He recalled Pei Xuance, who suppressed the Flood Dragon Lord with a single spear thrust at the Guanlan River; his terrifying strength was chilling.

It turns out that Pei Xuance also fought his way out of the Demon-Slaying Battalion.

Zhou Zheng seemed to understand Yang Xiao's thoughts and nodded.

"When General Pei was young, he was the sharpest blade in the Demon-Slaying Battalion."

"He killed no fewer than a hundred Demon at the Aperture-Penetration Realm."

Yang Xiao was silent for a moment before speaking, "Deputy General Zhou specifically brought me to see all this because he wants me to join the Demon-Slaying Battalion?"

Zhou Zheng did not answer directly, but turned and walked towards the center of the Martial Arts Arena.

"General Pei once promised you a position as his Deputy General, but that was only a verbal promise."

"You also need to be able to establish yourself as a Deputy General."

"The position of Deputy General is not an easy one to hold."

He paused, then continued, "The scions of noble families are keeping an eye on it, the senior Demon Suppression Guard are keeping an eye on it, and the lower-ranking Captain aspire to climb the ranks are also keeping an eye on it."

"Without sufficient achievements to back it up, this position is too hot to handle."

As Yang Xiao listened, he gradually understood Zhou Zheng's intention.

He paused for a moment, then said, "Deputy General Zhou means that I have two choices."

"Firstly, wait until you've established yourself as Deputy General, then go and join General Pei as his Deputy General, enjoying a comfortable life."

"Secondly, actively join the Demon-Slaying Battalion, accumulate Merit by killing demons yourself, and earn that position."

Zhou Zheng nodded, a hint of approval flashing in his eyes.

"You are very smart."

"I choose the Demon-Slaying Battalion." Yang Xiao raised his head, almost without hesitation, having already made his decision.

Upon hearing this, Zhou Zheng's lips curled up slightly, as if he had expected this answer.

I knew you would choose this.

He turned and walked out of the Martial Arts Arena, his voice coming softly.

"Let's go, you're about to receive your mission, let's go meet your team first."

Yang Xiao followed.

"The core team?"

"The Captain Deputy General a hundred-man squad; these are the men you will be leading from now on."

Zhou Zheng walked forward without looking back, "Before taking on the mission from the Demon-Slaying Battalion, as a Deputy General, I also have to do regular tasks..."

"Deputy General missions often involve martial arts sects, powerful families, and unruly demons; they cannot be completed by one person alone. You need a team."