Nine Transformations of the True Spirit.

Chen Yuan took his leave and followed Yu Cheng back to his residence, but the Iron Wing Demon General was kept behind by the Thunder Mountain Demon King.

Ironwing Demon General seemed to have expected this. He stood below the steps with his hands clasped and a respectful expression, waiting for Thunder Mountain Demon King to speak.

The Thunder Mountain Demon King sat on the main seat, gazing thoughtfully out of the hall through the dim light, his gaze landing on the departing Chen Yuan.

He pondered for a moment, then looked at Iron-Winged Demon General and asked, "How did you become acquainted with Kunfeng? And how did you lose to him?"

The Iron-Winged Demon General respectfully reported, "Your Majesty, a few months ago, while I was cultivating in my cave, two level-seven demonic beasts suddenly came to report..."

He recounted in detail how he met Kunfeng, how they clashed, and how they became friends after their initial conflict, including Kunfeng's words at each banquet.

This narration took five or six hours before the Iron-Winged Demon General finally stopped.

A glint flashed in the eyes of the Thunder Mountain Demon King: "So, your acquaintance with Kunfeng was just an accident, and you were the one who actively persuaded him to serve me and invited him to be my guest minister?"

Iron Wing Demon General pondered for a moment, then nodded hesitantly: "That's right, but there's something fishy about it."

"Kunfeng was a mid-level demon general, whose strength surpassed mine, yet he inexplicably killed a mid-level demon general and left him in his cave until I went to confront him a few months later."

"Kun Feng could have easily killed all the level seven demonic beasts that Chi Xue had taken in, but he let them go, giving them the opportunity to come to the Iron Wing Cave to plead for help."

"Moreover, when I first met Kunfeng, he subtly revealed a sense of despondency. Later, during banquets, he would occasionally slip up after drinking and mention his frustrations within the clan, which seemed to be intentional..."

Among the demon generals, none are ordinary.

Iron Wing Demon General may seem rough and tough, but he is extremely perceptive and saw many flaws in Chen Yuan.

The Thunder Mountain Demon King said, "Then why did you still try to persuade him to serve me and invite him to be a guest minister?"

Iron Wing Demon General laughed and said, "Whether Kun Feng deliberately befriended me or not, the Kun fish bloodline in his body is undeniable, and his strength is incomparably formidable."

"With the great war between the two realms imminent, if he could serve the king, the king would have another powerful demon general under his command."

"As for the demon king that Kunfeng offended, he probably wouldn't risk crossing two continents and offending the Great King for a mere mid-level demon general."

"It's just a pity that he was very tight-lipped, and I was never able to find out which demon king he had offended, or why he was forced to leave the Burning Wind Continent."

"If Your Majesty has any concerns, you may simply let Kunfeng leave; there will be no loss."

The Thunder Mountain Demon King smiled slightly, and the thunderous power emanating from him grew even stronger: "A mere Kun Fish Demon King is nothing."

“You did well. No matter how many secrets Kunfeng has, his Kun fish bloodline is extremely pure and his strength is so formidable that the rest are not worth worrying about.”

"The tallest tree in the forest is bound to be felled by the wind. His forced departure from his clan and travels far away may be related to his pure bloodline."

Iron-Winged Demon General nodded, but a hint of doubt still appeared in his eyes: "That Kun Fish Demon King forced Kun Feng to be unable to participate in the war between the two realms. I really don't know how powerful he must be in the Kun Fish clan. It's quite unbelievable..."

The Thunder Mountain Demon King said calmly, "You are unaware that the war between the two realms is naturally extremely dangerous for you demon generals, with your lives hanging in the balance."

"But for the Holy Race, the war between the two realms is not so risky. Instead, it is an opportunity to make merits and be rewarded. Not all demon generals can participate in the war at will."

"Kun Feng has offended the Demon King of the Kunyu clan. If he doesn't have the Demon King's support, he can forget about participating in the war between the two realms as the Kunyu Demon General."

A hint of surprise flashed in the eyes of the Iron-Winged Demon General: "Thank you for your guidance, Your Majesty."

Thunder Mountain Demon King frowned slightly: "However, with such pure bloodline within Kunfeng, it seems somewhat illogical that the Kunyu clan would allow him to be suppressed by a mere demon king..."

Iron-Winged Demon General clasped his hands in a bow and asked, "May I ask Your Majesty, just how pure is the bloodline within Kun Feng?"

Leishan Demon King said, "I have encountered three Kunyu Demon Kings and more than a dozen Demon Generals, but none of them can compare to Kunfeng."

"Given time, he has at least a 40-50% chance of advancing to the Demon King level."

Iron-Winged Demon General's eyes narrowed. Among Demon Generals, only one in a hundred could advance to Demon King. A 40-50% chance was already extremely high.

He frowned and said, "In that case, either Kunfeng is lying, or the demon king he offended has a very high status in the Kunyu clan, which makes other demon kings afraid to protect Kunfeng."

After pondering for a moment, the Thunder Mountain Demon King slowly nodded: "The bloodline of the Kun fish cannot be faked. Kun Feng must be from the Kun fish clan, but the demon king he offended must be extraordinary."

"No wonder he refused to reveal the demon king's name. It seems he was afraid that if I found out, he wouldn't dare to bring him under his command. I wonder if it's Suiying, Duankong, or... Suotian?"

Iron-Winged Demon General frowned and said, "Then, Great King..."

The reason he befriended Kunfeng despite knowing there were many suspicious things about him, and even persuaded him to serve the Thunder Mountain Demon King, was that he wanted to use Kunfeng's power to deal with the demon general who had a grudge against him.

This way, they can not only vent their anger but also obtain some treasures, giving them a better chance of survival in the upcoming war between the two worlds.

If the Thunder Mountain Demon King is afraid of the Kun Fish Demon King whom Kun Feng has offended and refuses to bring him under his command, then Iron Wing Demon General's hard work will be in vain.

The Thunder Mountain Demon King lowered his eyes slightly, his gaze flickering, as if he were deep in thought.

After a long while, he raised his head and slowly said, "I have already said that a mere Kun fish demon king is nothing to fear."

"Of all the Kun fish clan, the only thing I am worried about is Locking Heaven."

"He is focused on advancing to the level of Demon Saint and has not shown his face for a long time. Why would he deliberately deal with a mere Demon General?"

"As long as it's not Suotian, whether it's Duankong, Suiying, or any other demon king, as long as they hear my name, they naturally won't dare to cause trouble for Kunfeng anymore." The Iron-Winged Demon General was overjoyed: "Your Majesty has decided to bring Kunfeng under your command?"

The Thunder Mountain Demon King nodded and said, "This is a rare opportunity. If it were any other holy race bloodline, I would not accept it so easily and make an enemy of a demon king for no reason."

"But Kunfeng is the Demon Commander of the Kun Fish, who is skilled in spatial power. He will play a significant role in the war between the two realms and should not be overlooked."

Iron-Winged Demon General bowed deeply: "Your Majesty is wise!"

The Thunder Mountain Demon King glanced at him and said indifferently, "Kun Feng is new here. After becoming a guest elder of the Iron Wing Cave, you must keep a low profile and not act ostentatiously. Do you understand?"

Iron Wing Demon General understood immediately: "Your Majesty, rest assured, with the great war between the two realms imminent, Kunfeng will certainly conserve his strength and await the start of the great war after establishing his own residence."

The Demon King of Leishan nodded slightly: "You may step back."

"Yes." Iron-Winged Demon General bowed again, turned and walked out of the main hall.

A late-stage Nascent Soul human slave on duty outside the hall came forward and led the Iron-Winged Demon General back to his residence.

Ironwing Demon General did not return to his cave immediately, but instead went to visit Chen Yuan first, and said bluntly, "The Demon King has agreed to let Brother Kun serve as a guest elder of Ironwing Cave."

Upon hearing this, Chen Yuan was immediately relieved. He clasped his hands in a bow and changed his form of address: "Thank you, Brother Tie, for speaking up for me before the Demon King."

Iron Wing Demon General laughed and said, "Brother Kun and I hit it off immediately. This matter is mutually beneficial, so how can we sit idly by?"

"However, I can only say a few good words for Brother Kun, but I cannot influence the Demon King's decision."

"The Demon King cherishes talent, and therefore risked offending the Kun Fish Demon King to take in Brother Kun."

As he spoke, he gave Chen Yuan a meaningful look.

Chen Yuan was overjoyed, and his face showed gratitude: "I, Kun, am deeply grateful for the Demon King's great kindness. I will do everything in my power to serve the Demon King to the death!"

He was unaware of the formidable strength of the Thunder Mountain Demon King, who didn't even regard the Holy Clan Demon King as a threat. This time, by pledging allegiance to the Thunder Mountain Demon King, he could only do his best.

Even if the Thunder Mountain Demon King doesn't agree, considering his origins as a member of the Kunyu clan, he probably won't kill him, and he can still serve other demon kings.

It seems that his display of the Kun fish bloodline had indeed worked. Although he revealed many flaws and remained vague, he still managed to sway the Thunder Mountain Demon King.

Ironwing Demon General laughed heartily: "The great war between the two realms is imminent, and Brother Kun's help is exactly what we need."

"But rest assured, Brother Kun, the Demon King values ​​you highly and will definitely cultivate you carefully in the future."

"Moreover, Brother Kun is the Demon Commander of the Kun Fish, and is proficient in the art of space. He will play a vital role on the battlefield of the war between the two realms. The Demon King will never allow Brother Kun to risk his life."

Chen Yuan's heart stirred, and he said, "I have never participated in the war between the two realms, while Brother Tie is experienced and has served under the Demon King for a long time. I hope Brother Tie will give me more guidance in the future."

The Iron-Winged Demon General's smile deepened: "This is easy to discuss. In the midst of the great war between the two realms, I may need Brother Kun's help."

"However, before the great battle begins, I have a few words for you to remember, Brother Kun."

Chen Yuan said, "Brother Tie, please speak."

Iron-Winged Demon General said solemnly, "I dare not claim to be very strong, but I am still considered fairly good among demon generals of the same rank."

"Brother Kun defeated me in just a few moves. The mid-level demon generals under the Demon King are no match for you."

"With the great war between the two realms imminent, all the demon generals under the Demon King are preparing for battle, and no one dares to easily start a fight."

"I was able to persuade the Demon King to temporarily appoint Brother Kun as a guest elder of the Iron Wing Cave and to take action against other demon generals because of Brother Kun's strength and Kun fish bloodline. This is the Demon King's reward for Brother Kun's service."

"Brother Kun, after you establish your own residence, you must not instigate any conflicts with other demon generals."

"Otherwise, weakening their strength, or even seizing their territory and causing turmoil, would surely enrage the Demon King, and the consequences would be unimaginable."

Chen Yuan solemnly replied, "Thank you for your reminder, Brother Tie. As long as I can successfully establish my residence, I will focus on cultivation and wait for the war between the two realms to begin. I will never cause trouble."

Iron-Winged Demon General's expression softened, and he reassured him, "Brother Kun, rest assured, as long as you make contributions in the war between the two realms, the Demon King will not be stingy with rewards."

According to the rules set by the Great Sages, the Demon King is not allowed to interfere in the battles between his demon generals without cause.

With Kunfeng's strength, none of the mid-level demon generals under the Thunder Mountain Demon King were a match for him.

He could easily seize cultivation resources by taking advantage of this, and even if he had to pay an extra 30% in offerings, he could easily afford it.

But this is only the rule on the surface. The Demon King will not tolerate his powerful demon generals becoming too dominant. Although he cannot say it outright, he will still make them restrain their sharpness in secret.

Three days later, Yu Cheng reappeared and led Kun Feng and Iron Wing Demon General to pay their respects to the Thunder Mountain Demon King.

The Thunder Mountain Demon King looked at Chen Yuan and said calmly, "I agree to your appointment as a guest elder of the Iron Wing Cave."

"From this day forward, you will be my demon general, and you must obey my orders without question. Are you willing?"

Chen Yuan bowed deeply: "From this day forward, I will obey Your Majesty's every command and will never dare to harbor any disloyal thoughts!" (End of Chapter)