After Huang Xiao caught the two books, he heard Wei Yidao say, "These contain the methods for the tenth and Eleventh Layer of the Heavenly Demon Skill. As for the twelfth stage, normally only the Heavenly Demon Hall Master may cultivate it. You now count as one of the candidates for Hall Master and are entitled to special treatment, so in principle, you qualify to cultivate it as well. But not yet. Although I am very satisfied with you now, it is not enough. I also have the right to decide when to teach you the twelfth stage. I hope your performance from here on will allow me to step down from my position without worry. When you succeed me as Hall Master, you will naturally be able to learn the twelfth stage."
Huang Xiao froze for a moment at those words.
Of course Huang Xiao knew that obtaining the final three stages would not be so simple, but Wei Yidao's words left him dazed. For him to become Hall Master-what tremendous strength would that require?
There should only be a few years left until the thousand-year period was up. Huang Xiao did not know exactly how many, but there was certainly not that much time for him to improve his strength.
"My lord, as for the position of Hall Master... this disciple is not strong enough..." Huang Xiao said, steeling himself.
"Whether you are strong enough is for me to decide," Wei Yidao said. "Perhaps the Ten Thousand Demons Hall and God-Burying Hall will teach their complete methods directly next, but right now, I have the final say in the Heavenly Demon Hall. I will not teach you the twelfth stage for the time being. Master the previous two stages first. Your performance from here on will determine the