The Heavenly Dipper Transformations and Earthly Fiend Transformations had become traits—and they could merge with related traits?
This revelation opened up a new avenue: he could seek out demons with corresponding traits, defeat them, and seize their abilities.
King Yellow Wind was thrilled.
While the outside world was vast, it couldn't compare to Square Inch Mountain, where spiritual energy was abundant, the landscapes brimmed with Daoist charm, and the lectures from Bodhi Patriarch accelerated cultivation immensely.
Since leaving, King Yellow Wind could clearly feel that his progress had slowed significantly.
Another day passed.
Some demons quietly left, preferring to wander freely rather than submit to a ruler.
Others lingered, hesitant to approach.
Then, a group of mouse demons arrived.
"Those are mouse demons from Thousand Cavern Mountain in the southeast," whispered one observer.
"The leader calls himself the Great Mouse General."
Fifteen mouse demons, all in human form, approached under the leadership of their general. They knelt 30 meters away.
"We are mice from Thousand Cavern Mountain. Hearing that a fellow clansman has attained the Dao, we humbly seek refuge and beg the great king to take us in!"
"Please take us in!"
King Yellow Wind opened his eyes, wrinkling his nose at their smell. "Wash up first, then we'll talk."
Overjoyed, the mouse demons rushed to bathe in the lake.
From the distant mountains, a massive tiger couldn't contain itself any longer. It leapt down the cliffs and knelt 90 meters away.
[Species: Demon · Scarlet Tiger (5%)]
[Realm: Qi Refining · Form Transformation]
[Traits: Scarlet Flame (Red), Servant Spirit (Blue), Wind Manipulation (Blue), Consume (Blue), Tiger's Might (White), Minor Fortune (White)]
Following that, an elderly fox arrived, introducing itself as hailing from Hundred Fox Mountain to the west.
[Species: Demon · Black Fox]
[Realm: Spirit Refining · Path Seeking]
[Traits: Scholarly Wisdom (Purple), Astute Insight (Red), Righteous Aura (Red), Calligraphy Mastery (Red), Artistic Talent (Red), Cunning (Blue), Swordsmanship Expertise (Blue), Chess Savvy (Blue), Formation Novice (White), Alchemy Novice (White)]
King Yellow Wind gave the fox a second glance. He had heard of this old fox—a thousand-year-old demon known throughout Yellow Wind Ridge.
It was said to have studied in the Eastern Lands and later served as a royal advisor in Flowing Sands Nation, famed for its cultured demeanor.
Seeing these creatures approach without incident, the other demons finally mustered their courage and came forward in droves, pledging allegiance to King Yellow Wind.
At the foot of Mount Wuzhen, hundreds of demons had gathered. Wolves, insects, tigers, leopards—over five hundred creatures in total.
Among them were about ten demon generals, three to four dozen great demons, and countless minor demons and spirits that had yet to assume humanoid forms.
King Yellow Wind knew that a strong leader needed capable followers. However, reckless recruitment could lead to troublemakers causing problems for him. Proper governance and education would be necessary.
He rose to address the crowd:
"Listen well, all of you. Cultivation is no easy path. If you wish to join me, you must abide by three prohibitions!"
"First: No bullying the weak or killing wantonly!"
"Second: No deceit, treachery, or divided loyalties!"
"Third: No wanton lawlessness or stirring up trouble!"
"Those who agree to these prohibitions may stay. Those who cannot, leave now. If any offend me in the future, I will show no mercy!"
His words caused some demon generals to frown.
One stepped forward and said, "It is not that we disrespect the great king, but we have long lived freely and are unused to such restrictions."
The general turned and left, taking a few other demon generals and great demons with it.
King Yellow Wind swept his gaze over the remaining demons. "You have until midday to decide. Those who wish to leave may go freely; I will not stop you."
He sat back down and closed his eyes to meditate.
Seeing that he wasn't bluffing, some demons who feared reprisal relaxed and also hurriedly left.
By midday, only three hundred demons remained.
King Yellow Wind accepted them and tasked the black fox with compiling a registry of his new subjects.
By the end of the day, the black fox returned with a neatly written roster.
"Great King, the registry is here."
The black fox, despite its animal form, stood upright, dressed in a Confucian robe with a gentleman's sword at its side—an image of a scholarly elder.
King Yellow Wind flipped through the roster, which listed 314 demons divided into categories:
Mice, foxes, tigers, deer, snakes, wolves, rhinos, lions, elephants, bears, and more.
There were seven demon generals:
Mouse General,
Black Fox,
Flower Deer Maiden,
Silver Wolf General,
Iron-Eater Bear,
Six-Tusked Elephant,
Golden Lion.
He temporarily appointed the Black Fox as Left Minister and the Mouse General as Right General. The remaining five demon generals were made captains.
Twenty great demons became squad leaders, each commanding ten or so lesser demons.
After organizing his forces, King Yellow Wind crafted banners, set up camps, and lit furnaces to forge hundreds of standardized weapons and armor for his army.
With proper attire, the demons looked much more disciplined, resembling a formidable force.
From then on, every morning began with lectures on cultivation. At noon, they practiced etiquette and language. Afternoons were spent training in combat formations and techniques, while evenings focused on literacy and study.
With the black fox managing education, King Yellow Wind could focus on cultivating his Dao, particularly the mysteries of the Heavenly Dipper and Earthly Fiend transformations.
On stormy days, he ascended the mountain to absorb thunder energy, practicing lightning techniques and tempering his body with the sounds of heavenly thunder.
In secret, he also delved into the Maoshan Five Thunders Technique.
During his leisure, he sparred with the demon generals, seizing seven new traits:
[Burrow (Red)] from the Mouse General.
[Artistic Talent (Red)] from the Black Fox.
[Fortune (Blue)] from Flower Deer Maiden.
[Moon Howl (Blue)] from Silver Wolf General.
[Sharp Teeth (Blue)] from Iron-Eater Bear.
[Titanic Strength (Purple)] from Six-Tusked Elephant.
[Wind Calling (Red)] from Golden Lion.
King Yellow Wind merged several traits:
[Fortune (Blue)] merged with [Minor Fortune (White)], forming [Auspiciousness (Blue)]:
[Auspiciousness (Blue): You have good fortune. Luck is on your side, enabling you to turn misfortune into fortune.]
[Wind Calling (Red)] merged into [Heavenly Dipper Transformation], enhancing it to Blue Tier, increasing its comprehension rate by 10%.
[Burrow (Red)] merged into [Earthly Fiend Transformation], also elevating it to Blue Tier.
The most remarkable was the merging of [Titanic Strength (Purple)] with several of his existing traits:
[Moon Chaser (Purple)],
[Molten Gold Physique (Purple)],
[Iron Skin and Steel Bones (Purple)],
[Titanic Strength (Purple)].
[Your traits are compatible. Do you wish to merge them and upgrade?]
"So that's the secret!"
King Yellow Wind was thrilled.
He had been puzzled as to why his annual trait upgrades couldn't surpass Purple Tier. Now he understood.
Gold Tier traits must be achieved through merging!
Reflecting on his past merges, he formulated a theory:
"Two Blues make a Red. Three Reds make a Purple. Four Purples make a Gold. Five Golds make a Five-Colored Trait, akin to innate divinity!"
The higher the tier, the more transformative the trait—enhancing physique, comprehension, and even destiny.
Having experienced the benefits firsthand, King Yellow Wind didn't hesitate.
Upgrade!
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