Beggar: Beginning the Path of Cultivation and Demon-Slaying

It seems you don't know much about cultivating as a demon. The term “demon” refers collectively to birds and beasts that cultivate. For a demon to ascend to the demon realm, it must undergo nine tribulations. Each tribulation consists of three stages: body tempering, alchemy, and spirit cultivation. That's why they're also called the “Three-Nine Calamities.” With each tribulation, the demon's inner energy doubles.