The system is the proficiency panel

"Lin Ji, do you know how much area the demon race occupies on Kaiyang Star?"

The Wutong Ancient Tree's random question made Lin Ji slightly stunned. He thought of the first time he met Yu Shui Zhenjun. He always talked about big things right away. Are all strong people like this? Thinking of this, Lin Ji replied.

"I don't know about other continents, but in the Eastern Continent, the Misty Forest occupies about one-seventh of the area."

"...There is no other place. The Misty Forest is the last living space for all the monsters on Kaiyang Star. The other continents have already had Yuanying Zhenjuns, and the monsters have no chance to develop. Only in the East Continent, because of my existence and the fact that Zhenjun Yushui has only made a breakthrough in recent years, the monsters can still survive."

Lin Ji was stunned by the words of the ancient Wutong tree. He seldom paid attention to the affairs of other continents and had never thought that the demon race was already in such a situation.

"Senior, just be frank. No need to beat around the bush."

Lin Ji's words caused the ancient sycamore tree to shake its branches a few times, and then he spoke slowly.

"The demon race is willing to become a vassal of the Xuantian Empire, just for a way to survive."

"what?!"

Lin Ji cried out in surprise, unable to believe what he heard.

"You heard it right. The demon race is willing to submit to the Xuantian Empire, just to keep the race alive."

The ancient Wutong tree continued in a helpless tone that this incident was indeed a humiliation for the demon clan, but the demon clan had no choice but to bow their heads.

"Well... I will try to convince the True Lord, but if a war breaks out, to what extent can the demons obey orders, and how can we guarantee it?"

Lin Ji frowned and thought for a moment before speaking.

"With six levels of casualties, the Misty Forest Monsters can only fight for the Xuantian Empire until there are only four levels left. After that, the Monsters must be allowed to recuperate for a period of time. As for guaranteeing..."

"Use the soul contract. As long as I am alive, the demon race will definitely obey the Xuantian Empire."

After the ancient Wutong tree finished speaking, it stretched out its branches and gently patted Lin Ji's shoulder. A ray of light sank into his body, and instantly Lin Ji's mind emerged with the content of the contract. The content was roughly that the ancient Wutong tree used its own life as a guarantee that as long as the demons were not deliberately sent to their deaths, the demons would definitely obey Lin Ji, and Lin Ji would ensure the continuation of the demons.

After reading the contract, he found that there was no problem with it. Even Lin Ji did not have any negative treaties. However, he did not believe in the absolute binding nature of the soul contract. After all, there was the precedent of Luo Chen. However, he still had to sign it. It would always be more reassuring to have guarantees.

After signing the contract, Lin Ji joked.

"Signing the contract now, do you really believe that I can convince the True Lord?"

"Xin, since you have already possessed the third state of mind, your future achievements will definitely be above water, so I choose to sign with you, not Yu Shui."

The response from the ancient Wutong tree made Lin Ji feel a little embarrassed. He didn't expect that a joke of his would be rewarded with such high praise from the other party. He didn't know what to say.

"In a few days I will gather the demon tribe here and tell them about this. During this time, please stay here temporarily and take a look at the scenery of the Misty Forest, Bluebird."

Following the call from the ancient Wutong tree, a green figure rushed down from the top of the tree canopy and came to Lin Ji in an instant. She was a tall young woman wearing green clothes who looked to be in her twenties. Although she was very beautiful, her face was a little cold and without any smile. She respectfully saluted the ancient Wutong tree.

"Ancestor."

"Bluebird, you will arrange Daozi's accommodation for the next few days. Treat him well and don't neglect him."

The tone of the ancient Wutong tree was somewhat doting. It knew that the Blue Bird must have heard the conversation clearly, so it did not have a good face towards Lin Ji. But now there was no other suitable person to entertain Lin Ji. There were only three demon kings who had transformed in the Misty Forest, and the others were all rough and uncouth. The Blue Bird was more suitable. They couldn't let the demons who had not transformed come, right?

"Yes, Michiko, please follow me."

Qingniao's tone was still flat, but his attitude was much better. It was normal for the Jindan Demon King to be a little arrogant. Lin Ji didn't care. He was thinking about something else. He took out a piece of animal skin from his savings ring.

"I got this by chance. It records a technique called shapeshifting, which can allow the demons to transform in advance. But I am not a demon, so I don't know how effective it is."

As he spoke, Lin Ji threw the animal skin towards the ancient Wutong tree. A thin vine caught it. The ancient Wutong tree carefully read the contents on the animal skin. At this time, Lin Ji continued.

"Senior, if there is no problem, promote it to the entire demon race and let them transform as soon as possible. Some flaws are okay, as long as the overall form is human. This way, the demon race will be more easily accepted by the human race. Blue Bird Demon King, lead the way."

"Michiko, please follow me."

The bluebird glanced at the ancient phoenix tree, then led Lin Ji to a quiet lake on the east side. There was a yard next to the lake. It looked very ordinary, but it was very clean and tidy, and the furnishings inside were also simple.

"Please take a seat Daozi. Since no human race will come to the center of the Misty Forest, there are very few houses suitable for human race to live in. We can only make do with what we have. Please forgive me Daozi."

"fine."

Lin Ji shook his head to indicate that he didn't mind. The scenery here was nice and the spiritual energy was rich, comparable to that of Duanshan. He really didn't mind staying here for a while, since he was just practicing here anyway.

Bluebird saw that Lin Ji wanted to drive him away, so he spoke quickly.

"I have an unwelcome request. Daozi, you know Feng Tian, ​​right? If nothing unexpected happens, when the ancestor announces that the demon race will be a vassal of the Xuantian Empire, it will definitely challenge you given its character. I hope you can show mercy and not defeat it all at once, but deal with it for a while."

"This White Tiger Essence will be your reward. With Daozi's talent, you will surely be able to comprehend a kind of golden power by using it. What do you think?"

As he spoke, a stone emitting a sharp aura suddenly appeared in Qingniao's hand. He handed it to Lin Ji to look at. After knowing that he had reached the third state of mind, the ancient Wutong tree understood that Feng Tian's plan could not be implemented under normal circumstances. He could only bleed heavily once and use the Jindan-level spiritual object to make Lin Ji let go.

The blue bird was willing to give it up. Seeing that the White Tiger Essence was such a good reward, Lin Ji couldn't bear to refuse. He stretched out his right hand, took the White Tiger Essence, put it away and said.

"Of course, I saw it once when I came here. It exudes a strong wood-attributed spiritual power, and it is unable to restrain it. It should have used the wood heart of that senior to break through to the second realm like me, right, Blue Bird?"

"It is the second realm, but what's the use? I won't bother you anymore. I have to go back and report. A bird will deliver spiritual fruit later. If you have anything, you can use this talisman to find me."

Qingniao spoke indifferently and left after saying that, leaving Lin Ji alone sitting in the yard admiring the scenery. He looked at the talisman in his hand with the aura of Qingniao, put it away, went into the house and began to practice.

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"Grandmaster, you gave away the White Tiger Essence for Feng Tian. I have never enjoyed such treatment!"

In front of the ancient Wutong tree, the Blue Bird said indignantly that there were really not many spiritual creatures on Kaiyang Star that could be useful for the Golden Elixir, not to mention the demon clan who could only live in a corner. For Feng Tian's plan, both Mu Xin and the White Tiger Spirit had to be involved, and the Blue Bird was very unhappy.

"Don't be angry, Blue Bird. Even if we hand over the White Tiger Essence this time, it will be a profit for our demon clan. The shapeshifting technique is real."

The old voice of the ancient Wutong tree came, with joy and excitement in its tone.

"Really? Let me see. Let me see."

Bluebird hurriedly snatched the animal skin, and after taking a look at the words on it, she said with some doubt.

"Can this shapeshifting technique really help the monsters to transform? Old Ancestor, you have been studying shapeshifting technique for nearly a thousand years, but there has been no progress. Or can you only transform after reaching the golden elixir stage? Where did Lin Ji, a human, get the shapeshifting technique from? There won't be any hidden dangers, right?"

"There are no hidden dangers. The only problem with this shapeshifting technique is that it requires a high level of comprehension. As long as one has enough comprehension, one can transform by practicing Qi. At most, some racial characteristics will be left behind."

The voice of the ancient Wutong tree was very firm. Bluebird looked at the ancient Wutong tree with some suspicion, but she still believed what the ancestor said, so she didn't say anything else.

"But you're right to have some doubts. Let's put it this way, Bluebird. You should memorize this shapeshifting technique and teach it to a few demons at the foundation-building level to practice first."

"Yes, old man."

Qingniao took the animal skin and began to carefully record the words on it. After a dozen seconds, he had memorized it completely. Then he said goodbye to the ancient Wutong tree and left, going to find a few smart foundation-building demons to try. As for his initial dissatisfaction with Feng Tian, ​​he had long forgotten it in the face of the shapeshifting technique.