Ancient Mythical Beasts Simplified Version

I. Four Guardians of the World (The Four Symbols of Heaven and Earth · Main Order)

1. Azure Dragon (East · Wood): Ruler of Spring, Rainmaker, Auspicious Signs, Symbol of Imperial Power
2. White Tiger (West · Metal): God of War, Slayer, Evil Exorcist, Guardian Against Evil, Wealth Attractor
3. Vermilion Bird (South · Fire): Ruler of Summer, Light, Rebirth, Peace, Soul Guide
4. Black Tortoise (North · Water): Turtle-Snake Hybrid, Longevity, Water Control, House Protector, Yin-Yang Harmony

II. Four Great Auspicious Beasts of Antiquity (Mainly Good Fortune, Protects People, Enhances Luck)

1. Qilin: Benevolent Beast, Manifestation of the Sage King, Blesses with Offspring, Peace, Protects the Virtuous
2. Phoenix: King of Birds, Virtue, Auspicious Signs, Rebirth from Nirvana
3. Bai Ze: Understands All Things, Knows Ghosts and Spirits, Exorcist, Disaster Solver, Knows Good and Bad Omens
4. Pixiu: Only Attracts Wealth, Guards and Keeps Wealth, House Protector, Protects the Owner

III. Four Great Fierce Beasts of Antiquity (Mainly Evil, Symbol of Malice)

1. Taotie: Greed, Gluttony, Warns Against Excess
2. Qiongqi: Distorts Justice, Assists Evil, Deceives Good
3. Hundun: Confuses Good and Evil, Ignorant and Stubborn
4. Taowu: Fierce and Violent, Disrupts Order

IV. Creation/War God Level Mythical Beasts (Extremely Powerful, Influences Heaven and Earth)

1. Zhulong: Opens Eyes for Day, Closes Eyes for Night, Controls Seasons and Day-Night Cycle
2. Yinglong: Winged Divine Dragon, Helped Yellow Emperor Fight Chiyou, Assisted Dayu in Flood Control
3. Kui: One-Legged Divine Beast, Roars Like Thunder, Creates Drums that Shake the World
4. Bifang: One-Legged Firebird, Governs Fire and Fire Disasters

V. Special Mythical Beasts for Justice, Harvest, and Worry Relief

1. Xiezhi: Single-Horned Beast that Distinguishes Good from Evil, Touches Corrupt Officials, Symbol of Justice
2. Dang Kang: Pig-Shaped Divine Beast, Its Cry Brings Bountiful Harvests, Symbol of Abundance
3. Fei Fei: Looks Like a Raccoon, Can Relieve Worries, Symbol of Joy and Peace