Cultivation: Starting from a Fighting Cock

Chapter 60 Basic Transformation Techniques

The next day, at night.

The demons gathered once again at Python Mountain.

The Azure Flame Rabbit took out a cultivation technique, specifically for Ji Cheng.

"This is the 'Elementary Transformation Technique'?"

This technique has very little content, only two pages, and is not difficult to cultivate; it is simply a transformation technique.

The Azure Flame Rabbit immediately demonstrated, making a hand seal with one hand, and with a "squeak," it quickly transformed into a gray wild rabbit.

This transformation technique is the most basic spell for cultivators; it can be used to disguise oneself and change one's appearance.

In reality, it's just a smokescreen.

It can only change a few things, such as its appearance. For example, Ji Cheng, a golden rooster, can become a black-necked rooster or another breed of rooster, but it cannot become a duck, a goose, a stone, or a piece of wood.

Simply put, they can only vary within the same species.

This kind of trick won't fool high-level cultivators, but it's quite effective at fooling some martial artists and Qi Refining stage cultivators.

"That's right, if Xi meets with someone, it can also conceal his identity."

Ji Cheng thought this spell was quite useful; at least he wouldn't be so naked when he went out in the future.

He immediately circulated this technique among the demons.

After obtaining the Azure Flame Spirit Rabbit's consent, he used the [Copy Chicken]'s ability to make several copies, one for each demon, and then diligently cultivated with them.

Three days later.

Ji Cheng has already mastered the "Elementary Transformation Technique".

Now he can change his appearance at will. He can transform into any of the five breeds of fighting cocks, and he can even turn into an eagle.

At the same time, he had also mastered the movement technique "Treading Clouds and Flowing Wind Steps".

He now walks with a commanding presence, his ground combat capabilities have greatly improved, and he is not afraid of close-quarters combat.

At night, the demons gathered again at Python Mountain.

Ji Cheng demonstrated his transformation technique to the demons. With a sudden flap of his wings, he transformed into a fierce eagle.

His appearance was so striking that even the python demon felt a chill run down its spine—this was its mortal enemy, etched into its very blood.

Seeing that the python demon seemed somewhat uncomfortable, Ji Cheng immediately transformed back into his original form.

He then discovered that, apart from himself, the other monsters had not yet learned this basic transformation technique.

He was surprised, thinking that it wasn't that difficult.

However, instead of Versailles, he immediately began to instruct several demonic beasts, including the python demon, and all of them listened very attentively.

Besides the limitation in intelligence, the difficulty for demonic beasts to learn magic lies in the precise control of their demonic power.

Some monsters are simply not perceptive; they can never learn even the simplest spells in their entire lives.

The demonic beasts that follow Ji Cheng are all quite intelligent; learning this basic transformation technique will simply take them a little longer.

Given Ji Cheng's exceptional talent in cultivating magic, the demon beasts held him in even higher esteem. Despite his low cultivation level, they all regarded him as their elder brother.

……

In the blink of an eye, half a month passed.

Under Ji Cheng's leadership, the bond between the several demonic beasts grew stronger and stronger.

Fighting rooster, big yellow dog, blue flame rabbit, big black ox, white python, and spotted fox—one spirit beast plus five demon beasts. Anyone who sees this combination would find it unbelievable and wonder how these demon beasts came together.

The big yellow dog and the blue flame rabbit both have names now, namely Big Yellow and Little Blue.

Ji Cheng named the other three monsters Xiao Hei, Xiao Hua, and Lao Bai.

As for Ji Cheng himself, he doesn't need a name, because none of them can speak.

【Titles: Copycat Chicken (38/50), Turkey, Blowing Chicken, One-Legged Chicken (Not Wearing)】

[Bloodline: Golden Rooster (65%)]

[Realm: Perfect Demon Transformation]

[Talent: Observation, Listening, Inquiry, and Palpation]

During this period, Ji Cheng continued to participate in cockfighting, and his progress towards the new title had reached 76%.

The Zhao family was able to enjoy a period of peace.

It is said that the blind Taoist priest has been in seclusion to recuperate from his injuries during this period. Zhou Mu is also usually busy with cultivation, and he returned to Zishui City once during this time. Ji Cheng speculated that it was to prepare for taming the python demon.

A few days later again.

[You watched the python demon feed and absorbed a wisp of its demonic energy!]

At Python Mountain, the demons gathered for another meal of food, drink, and philosophical discussions.

Ji Cheng's heart stirred. A month had passed, and he had finally extracted another wisp of demonic energy from the python demon.

It seems that it can be confirmed that his talent of "observation, listening, questioning, and palpation" has a cooldown period of one month when absorbing demonic energy from the same demonic beast.

He remained calm and warned, "Old Bai, we must be careful of Zhou Mu. Putting aside how powerful the Zhou family in Zishui City is, Zhou Mu has the Xiangshe Gang and the Wang Family Martial Arts School at his disposal in Wuzhen alone. The leader of the Xiangshe Gang and the head of the Wang Family Martial Arts School are both martial artists at the Opening Meridian Realm, and they have many internal strength martial artists under their command. In addition, there is a rather strange blind Taoist priest who is a cultivator."

A martial artist at the Meridian Opening Realm possesses a physical body so powerful that it can withstand a second-tier demonic beast.

With the manpower Zhou Mu has in Wuzhen, capturing a second-tier python demon, while it will certainly take some effort, is ultimately not a major problem.

Upon hearing this, the python demon's cold gaze turned serious.

The other monsters all cried out, showing their loyalty and indicating that they would come to help the python demon.

Ji Cheng said, "Old Bai, if you are in trouble, we will come to your rescue. However, if we are unable to arrive in time, you should flee immediately and not covet this spiritual fruit."

This place is fifty miles away from Wuzhen, and it is unknown when Zhou Mu and the others will make their move. It will also take some time for the demons to arrive and provide support after they have received the news.

The spiritual fruit was still some time away from ripening, and Ji Cheng feared that the python demon might become greedy for it and risk its life.

If the python demon abandons the spiritual fruit and flees immediately, it would be difficult for Zhou Mu and the others to capture it.

"hiss!"

The python demon nodded emphatically.

Back at the Zhao residence.

Ji Cheng began to refine this wisp of python demon energy.

"Unfortunately, it's still a little short."

At dawn, Ji Cheng finished refining the wisp of demonic energy. As his cultivation level increased, the amount of demonic energy he needed to refine increased with each breakthrough of a minor realm.

The perfected Demon Transformation Realm, though only a thin veil separates one from a first-tier demon beast, is not an easy feat to achieve.

However, at this stage, after being refined day and night, his golden feather is now very strong.

This can be considered his natal magic weapon. If activated at full power, it could probably severely injure a second-tier demon beast.

As for the movement technique "Treading Clouds and Flowing Wind Steps", he has mastered it to a high level during this period.

When used, the body generates airflow, allowing for swift and agile movements.

While soaring through the air, one can also gather clouds beneath their feet to gain momentum and dodge.

Combined with the wind-riding effect of his wings, the [Wind Chicken], he can achieve extremely fast speed and agility whether on the ground or in the air, which would be difficult for even ordinary second-tier monsters to keep up with.

"Speed ​​and long-range attacks are my strengths, but if forced to fight in close combat, I am also capable of fighting."

Ji Cheng fully assessed his combat strength. The "Cloud-Treading Flowing Wind Steps" made up for his weakness in close combat. Although he was only at the peak of the Demon Transformation Realm, his combat strength was probably no weaker than that of a second-stage early-stage demon beast.

If one breaks through to the first-tier demon beast level, one might be comparable to a python demon or a bull demon.

……

The Snake Gang.

Inside the main hall, the members of the Viper Gang stood in two rows, waiting for Zhou Mu to deploy his troops.

Apart from the gang leader Wang Heng, the rest of the members were all burly, with dark and firm muscles, restrained internal energy, and a powerful gait; they were all masters of internal strength.

"What is that old blind man doing?"

Zhou Mu asked, "To ensure everything goes smoothly when taming the second-tier python demon, I plan to bring the blind Taoist along as well."

"Reporting to Young Master Zhou, the Blind Offering has been in seclusion recuperating from his injuries these past few days."

"Hmph, so he joined my Snake Gang just to find a safe place to recuperate?"

Zhou Mu initially thought the old blind man was somewhat strange and kept a close watch on him, but now it seems that this man is a complete waste of space.

"Go, bring him here!"

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