Soon after.
Xue Ming, commanding the bone dragon, clashed with Han Chao in a magic duel. Every strike produced earth-shattering roars. With a formidable physique, Xue Ming faced off against Han Chao, whose magical methods were unparalleled. The battle raged on for over half an hour.
The bone dragon let out a mournful cry, dying beneath the Demon-Suppressing Pagoda.
Seeing that Xue Ming couldn't hold out much longer, his eyes suddenly changed, his voice ancient and weathered.
"Lucky youngster, I shall spare your life for now!"
With that, he transformed into a ray of light, his speed beyond what any ordinary Golden Core could match, and disappeared into the horizon in an instant.
Han Chao knew the Demon Monarch had arrived and dared not pursue him rashly, only to hear thunderous cheers erupt from the ground below.
"Might of the True Lord!"
...
The 210th year of the Alliance.
The Corpse General Xue Ming invaded the Northern Border's defenses and, after his defeat, fled.
