Rat in Yellow Wind Ridge, rising from plundering entries

Chapter 38 Ultimately, We Shall Change the Sun and Moon to Create a New Heaven! Upgrading the Title: King of the Battlefield (Purple)!

“Small? Not foolish?” King Yellow Wind chuckled and said, “Oh, you’re clever, really clever. But, well, I’m still not taking you with me.”

The little carp was anxious.

“Why?”

“I also want to earn merit, I also want to improve!”

“Uh, still an ambitious fish?”

King Yellow Wind stopped teasing it.

“We’re going to fight a Ghost King. On land, you and the water creatures will be at risk of dying of thirst once you leave the water.”

“Ah, true!”

The little carp scratched its fin.

“But some of the water creatures say that in the dark river and lakes to the north, ghostly beings are appearing. It might be the Yellow Springs water from the Underworld, corrupting the water veins. You should take me to check it out.”

King Yellow Wind was alarmed.

“Yellow Springs water corrupting the water veins?”

“Yes!”

“A few days ago, some fish from the north said that someone had thrown corpses into the river and polluted it. The surface smells bad, and black gas is rising from the bottom. There are even water ghosts and other evil creatures appearing.”

King Yellow Wind’s expression turned serious. This wasn’t a small matter. Water was the source of all life, and if it became contaminated, it would be poisonous…

Moreover, the water veins and networks of Yellow Wind Ridge were interconnected. If the northern waters flowed into the southern mountains, the entire area would turn barren, and everything would die—turning the place into a ghostly realm.

“Is this the work of that Ghost King?” King Yellow Wind asked.

“The water veins issue needs to be handled by the water creatures. They are the experts. I’m just a rat—don’t pretend to know more than I do,” the little carp responded.

King Yellow Wind thought for a moment and nodded.

“Alright, I’ll take you there.”

“Yay!”

The little carp cheered and called for three water demons with the “Qi Refining·Demon Pill” stage, capable of walking on land. The water creatures from Moon-Swallowing Lake had suffered a lot from the Thunder Toad’s havoc. Several demon generals were devoured by it, including large demons like the old turtle and clam lady, who now hid deep in the lake to conceal their presence.

The remaining demons were just in the early stages of formation. A few demons with the Demon Pill stage had recently broken through after consuming the Thunder Toad’s blood and flesh.

When King Yellow Wind had used the Five Elements Arrow to destroy the Thunder Toad from the inside, some of its blood and flesh had fallen into the lake. But despite these demons now having Demon Pills, they still didn’t dare to misbehave in front of the small carp, which was still in the Qi Refining stage. The power of a true dragon was terrifying.

In the camp, the Seven Demon Generals gathered two hundred battle-ready demons—both large and small. The others stayed to guard the home.

King Yellow Wind looked around. Compared to the scene at Flower-Fruit Mountain, where the Monkey King could summon thousands of demons at will, this was quite humble.

But what could he do? Yellow Wind Ridge stretched across eight hundred miles, with only a few thousand demons, while the Monkey King’s group had tens of thousands, and the 72 Cave Demon Kings and their subordinates had even more, numbering in the tens of thousands.

Flower-Fruit Mountain was a blessed land, while Yellow Wind Ridge was on the western frontier of the Southern Continent—an impoverished, remote place.

King Yellow Wind shook his head and then looked at his subordinates, who were all dressed in uniforms, looking spirited and marching with impressive discipline. He couldn’t help but feel a surge of pride.

A true man is born between heaven and earth. No matter the hardships, he must rise and soar!

One thought of expansion, and the world opens up. King Yellow Wind exuded confidence.

Just then, a system notification rang.

“Wait? Time flies—another year has passed?”

“Perfect timing!”

King Yellow Wind was overjoyed. Everything he did seemed to be going smoothly, with just the right resources coming at the right time. He looked over the purple and lower-level titles and, without hesitation, made his choice.

“Upgrade Army Deployment!”

【You have upgraded the Army Deployment (Red), and gained the new title: King of the Battlefield (Purple)!】

【King of the Battlefield (Purple): You are the ruler of the battlefield, skilled in troop deployment, motivating your soldiers, flexibly commanding, and seizing battle opportunities. On the battlefield, your morale will increase, with each victory boosting it by 10% or more, and you will accumulate battle energy.】

Suddenly, King Yellow Wind’s mind was flooded with visions of battlefields.

He remembered the famous military texts and all the major and minor wars he had studied—Wu Qi’s military training, Sun Tzu’s Art of War, Sima’s strategies…

Countless wars flashed before his eyes, from the Battle of Muye to the Spring and Autumn period’s conflicts, the Battle of Changping, the Chu-Han contention, and even the chaotic Three Kingdoms period. These historical and modern battles came alive in vivid detail.

“War is the most important affair of the state, the matter of life and death, the path of survival or destruction; it must not be neglected,” he recalled from Sun Tzu.

Finally, a deep sigh and a warning brought King Yellow Wind’s consciousness back.

“War!”

King Yellow Wind took a deep breath.

With his 【Clear Mind】mentality, even the vast memories of war left him feeling dizzy.

Some of these wars haven’t happened—they are from another world. I can see them because I’ve received the corresponding education.

The memories of history are engraved deep within my soul, never to be erased. They are a precious treasure.

King Yellow Wind thought to himself. His memories were unusually clear. All the scenes from his previous life were stored in his consciousness.

The upgrades I made to my titles, including the fusion upgrades, have had a much greater impact than any changes from directly taking titles.

King Yellow Wind thought back to when he first realized this and felt even more certain now.

“Is it because of my personal growth? More profound?”

King Yellow Wind took a moment to calm himself, then returned to the camp, donned his armor, and stepped out. The demons in the camp were immediately struck by his imposing presence.

A great demon king!

Standing at eight feet tall, he wore silver-scaled fish armor and a black feathered crown, stepping gracefully in lotus-patterned cloud boots. His presence was magnificent. He held a five-meter-long purple-black cold iron spear, made of wishful iron and strange metals, weighing 1,800 pounds.

On his back, he carried the Thunder-striking Divine Wood Bow, with an arrow pouch on his right side made from Thunder Toad skin. His left waist had a bag containing his Cosmos Bag.

King Yellow Wind walked before his demons and spoke, “While you all are training in literature and martial arts, living quietly without competing or fighting, that is indeed a way to settle.”

“But there’s a Ghost Immortal from the Underworld who wishes to build a ghost realm here, causing chaos, killing souls, polluting the water veins—this is an unforgivable crime.”

“We, the demons of Yellow Wind Ridge, live from these mountains and rivers. Seeing this disaster, how can we stand by and do nothing?”

The demons were filled with righteous anger and nodded in agreement.

“Yellow Wind Ridge is our home! You, an outsider, want to turn it into a Ghost King’s domain?”

“Enough is enough!”

The wind howled as flags fluttered.

King Yellow Wind raised his arm, shouting, “Today, we march! We do not fight for personal gain, but to protect our homeland and eliminate disasters for all the beings of Yellow Wind Ridge!”

His voice echoed, “The righteous army, heaven will assist us, and we will succeed!”

Hearing these words, Taibai Jinxing and the beautiful woman exchanged glances, both impressed by this unique demon king.

“Having a righteous cause, very interesting,” Taibai Jinxing said and stroked his beard. He, being an expert, understood the meaning behind these words and couldn’t help but admire the demon king’s clarity of purpose.