The Plain Cloud World Banner transformed into a White Tiger and let out a low roar brimming with majesty.
A wild wind followed the tiger's roar, like an autumn gale sweeping through the ages. In Ji An's eyes arose a vision of boundless fallen leaves rustling down.
Because the Plain Cloud World Banner was his Spiritual Treasure, he felt only desolation. Others present, however, could sense the killing chill and Annihilation of the metal element.
The White Tiger swaggered as it flicked its tail, then flew to its master's shoulder and affectionately rubbed its furry head against him several times.
Ji An reached out and patted its head. The White Tiger formed from this most murderous of Spiritual Treasures was as docile as a kitten begging for affection.
The White Tiger merged into his skin, traveled along his immortal veins to his dantian, and entered the Primordial Life Fire. There, it ostentatiously sidled up to each of its "little companions," deeply versed in the truth that brocade robes must not be worn in the dark.
Ji An sensed the immense improvement in his Spiritual Treasure's condition and solemnly cupped his hands. "Your skillful hands are wondrous, Fellow Daoist. I am deeply impressed."
Imitations of the Five Innate Banners relied upon their respective Five Elements attributes to attack or defend. This created a rather awkward situation: they could neither rise high nor sink low, and excelled at neither offense nor defense.
When he had chosen the Wuji Apricot Yellow Banner as his Natal Spiritual Treasure, he had relied on possessing both the Stone Turtle and Dao Seeds, as well as the ability to gather all Five Directions Banners. What he valued was their combined power.
Earth Element power bore all things with great virtue. After reaching the Fourth-Tier Top-Grade, it had