So the bronze ancient sword picked an unexpected angle and slashed at the bird demon.
Although the bird demon dodged with all its might, the bronze ancient sword still cut its wing.
A wound more than three meters long appeared on its wing, bleeding profusely, and feathers fluttered down like snow.
It never knew that Ning Beichen was using true sword control, not merely manipulating weapons with mental power.
The latter method, while capable of attack, was rigid and sluggish, with significant delay, making it easy to dodge, especially for a demon like the bird demon that excelled in speed.
But Ning Beichen used the former. As soon as his thought arose, the bronze sword would synchronize with his thoughts, without any delay or sluggishness.
This meant that wherever Ning Beichen intended to attack, the bronze ancient sword would execute it instantaneously, with no delay whatsoever.
Injured, the bird demon let out a pained cry, hastily flapping its wounded wing and fleeing afar, spraying blood.
"Trying to escape? Did you ask me first?"
Ning Beichen's thought flashed. The bronze ancient sword, which had been attacking the bird demon, instantly descended, and Ning Beichen leaped onto it.
Following this, the bronze ancient sword let out a hum, the dust on the ground exploded outwards in a circle, and a dazzling white light shot up into the sky. Ning Beichen, treading on the bronze ancient sword, charged towards the fleeing bird demon.
The strong wind whistled against Ning Beichen's clothes, and his hair flew backward. In the blink of an eye, he caught up to the escaping bird demon.
Seeing Ning Beichen chasing it, treading on a sword, the fleeing bird demon was stunned and terrified, hastening its escape.
It had never seen a human capable of flying in the air by treading on a sword. Even the sect leaders and old masters of great families lacked such ability.
However, no matter how fast the bird demon was, it couldn't outrun Ning Beichen flying with his sword.
"Go!"
Ning Beichen leaped from the bronze ancient sword. Under Ning Beichen's command, the bronze ancient sword, beneath his feet, unleashed the Songshan Sword Art towards the bird demon.
A rain of sword energy fell upon the bird demon. Although the bird desperately resisted, it was no match for the bronze ancient sword's attack.
Soon, the bird demon let out piercing cries of agony. Both its wings were covered in blood, and it plummeted from the sky like an out-of-control airplane.
"RUMBLE!"
A deafening roar.
The giant bird demon crashed heavily onto the ground, smashing a large swathe of trees.
The dazed bird demon lay on the ground, in immense pain. Wuhou Tie Lao Mo was directly pinned beneath it, his fate unknown.
*Buzzzz!*
Ning Beichen, standing on the bronze ancient sword, swooped down like a meteor, hovering steadily three feet above the ground. The bird demon was before him.
"Die, or surrender to me?"
Ning Beichen looked at the bird demon and asked.
"I surrender. I submit."
The bird demon was a demon, and its intelligence was not low. It immediately submitted to Ning Beichen.
It had no choice but to submit, as it was no match for the incredibly powerful man before it.
Although it was with Wuhou Tie Lao Mo, it was not Wuhou Tie Lao Mo's pet. When facing an invincible foe, it would never die for Wuhou Tie Lao Mo.
In fact, it even resented Wuhou Tie Lao Mo for provoking such a formidable enemy.
Therefore, when it felt that Wuhou Tie Lao Mo, who was pinned to the ground, was still breathing, it pressed down harder, crushing Wuhou Tie Lao Mo to death.
"Very good. Those who know their limits are wise. However, I don't trust you. Hand over a part of your soul."
Ning Beichen had already learned how to control his enemies, just as he had controlled the Golden Lion King and the Rhino King.
He would not believe the bird demon simply because of its words.
If it could betray Wuhou Tie Lao Mo today, it might betray him tomorrow.
Only complete control would put Ning Beichen at ease.
The reason Ning Beichen didn't kill it was because he wanted a flying mount.
Although he could fly with his sword, sword flight consumed a large amount of his power. A flying mount was much more practical.
The bird demon had no choice but to sever a part of its soul and offer it to Ning Beichen.
After controlling a part of the bird demon's soul, Ning Beichen gained absolute power over its life and death.
Then, Ning Beichen had the bird demon move aside. He discovered that Wuhou Tie Lao Mo below was dead, but Ning Beichen still severed his head with a sword to be absolutely sure.
After all, this was a world of cultivation, and Wuhou Tie Lao Mo was a renowned super expert. Who knew if he was faking his death.
Following this, Ning Beichen returned with Wuhou Tie Lao Mo's corpse.
The three women waiting for Ning Beichen at Xu Feng Mountain were startled when they saw the bird demon suddenly fly back.
"Has Ning Beichen been defeated by the bird demon?"
Liu Yilin quickly drew her weapon, and Haitang prepared to cast her witchcraft. However, at this moment, Ning Beichen landed before the bird demon.
"Don't worry, I've subdued that bird demon."
After speaking, Ning Beichen threw Wuhou Tie Lao Mo's corpse on the ground.
"Boss is so amazing. He seems even more powerful than before."
Yang Qianrou pondered in her heart, her gaze sparkling as she looked at Ning Beichen, completely in a state of mindless adoration.
Liu Yilin and Haitang also breathed a sigh of relief.
At this time, the bird demon also landed on the ground not far away, appearing obedient and submissive.
However, its injuries were severe, with both wings bleeding profusely. It dared not even heal itself without Ning Beichen's word.
But it also had a motive for appearing so pathetic: it had been thoroughly frightened by Ning Beichen.
Ning Beichen ignored it. After bandaging Yang Qianrou's wounds, he casually threw a bottle of medicine to the bird demon.
After all, from now on, this bird demon was his pet, and he couldn't let it bleed to death.
"Thank you, Master."
The bird demon accepted the medicine and quickly expressed its gratitude to Ning Beichen.
"This place is good. I've decided that Xu Feng Mountain will be my territory from now on."
Ning Beichen said to the bird demon.
The main reason was that Xu Feng Mountain had powerful restrictions. Once Ning Beichen secured it, this place would undoubtedly be an extremely safe haven.
Following this, Ning Beichen inquired about Xu Feng Mountain from the bird demon. The bird demon dared not hide anything and even revealed the secret treasure trove of Wuhou Tie Lao Mo.
If Wuhou Tie Lao Mo were alive, he would likely be furious enough to die. That treasure trove was the accumulation of his lifelong savings and plunder, and it now easily fell into Ning Beichen's hands.
Time flew by, and a few days passed.
Thanks to Ning Beichen's treatment, Yang Qianrou's injuries had greatly improved, and even her cultivation was slowly recovering.