Chapter 170 - 169 Became (1st Update, Subscribe Please)

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Chapter 170: Chapter 169 Became (1st Update, Subscribe Please) In Immortal Cultivation, the hundred arts are all interconnected! It does not mean, however, that the techniques used in refining and enhancing magical artifacts can be directly applied to talisman crafting. In essence, the two are not the same. But some of the techniques involved do share certain similarities. Long ago, Bai Ziyue had already elevated his talisman-making skills to a level of perfection, at least in the path of talisman crafting, his understanding was exceedingly profound. Now, with a bit of contemplation and combining both aspects, he naturally deduced a feasible path. Of course, he wasn’t entirely sure if it could be realized. But this time, having met Xie Gucang and learned about the Immortal Technique Gathering, he naturally needed a solid plan. In terms of financial resources, he could not compare to those veteran immortal cultivators, whether it be gold, silver, or the spirit stones and magical artifacts commonly used in trades among cultivators. To exchange for the second volume of the Purple Qi Divine Observation Technique, or even more useful items, he had to find a way on his own. Talisman crafting was the only skill he could present. "The more powerful the magic, the higher the requirements for talisman paper, talisman ink, talisman pen, and even the talisman maker. Ordinary Hundred-pleated Paper was certainly insufficient to transform the magic I can perform into talismans and seal it within. Only the hide of exotic beasts, whose bloodline has initially manifested extraordinary traits and naturally carries spiritual qi, can withstand more powerful forces." Bai Ziyue spread out the cyan wolf beast hide with his hand and quickly brought out various materials to process it with lead. Half an hour later, a piece of cyan wolf beast hide that was soft and silky inside, filled with spirituality, lay in front of him. He casually took out a Cleaning Talisman and activated it. In an instant, the entire cyan wolf beast hide shone brilliantly; anyone who saw it would be compelled to collect it or tailor it into a coat for personal wear. However, Bai Ziyue, without hesitation, took out a long knife and swiftly cut through it, the blade shining with precision. After a few moments, the previously intact cyan wolf beast hide was divided into seventy-nine pieces, leaving some scraps to be discarded. Each piece was uniform in size, with the inner side of the beast hide on the front and layers of cyan wolf fur on the back. Due to its exotic beast nature, the fur stood upright, with excellent hardness, making it suitable even as wolf hair brush bristles. Next, Bai Ziyue began processing the essence blood of the cyan wolf beast, with various precious auxiliary materials ground into powder and mixed together. Over ten minutes, the originally bright red blood transformed into a small bottle of thick, dark red talisman ink. "Let’s give it a try; I hope my idea succeeds. Thus, for myself, I will gain a few more trump cards." Bai Ziyue took a deep breath and, without hesitation, lit a stick of Calm Spirit Dharma Incense nearby. Then he took out the talisman pen. It is worth mentioning that, due to frequently hunting exotic beasts, the bristle of the talisman pen in Bai Ziyue’s hand had long been replaced with the tail tip fur of a short-tailed fox beast. In an instant, the talisman pen, already endowed with spirituality due to its penholder, had its spirituality significantly increased, making the spiritual conduction smoother. This could also, to some extent, enhance the success rate of talisman crafting. Inside the room, the incense smoke spiraled around, and Bai Ziyue’s heart spirit settled into complete tranquility. Suddenly, Bai Ziyue snapped his eyes open, dipped the talisman pen into the talisman ink on the side. Then, merging his spiritual power and aligning his hand with the talisman pen, they moved as one. Spiritual power surged, greatly enhancing the pen’s spirituality. The pen tip, soaked with talisman ink, neither dropped nor scattered, as if a special force locked it within. Bai Ziyue held the pen suspended over the talisman paper, namely the specially treated cyan wolf beast hide, and swiftly began. "The first challenge in making a Dharma Transformation Talisman is converting the structure of the magic into the structure of a talisman. This conversion process cannot be done by simple replication. A special quantification is needed since the carrier differs, and even the magic structure will change." Thoughts about the Transformation Talisman flashed through Bai Ziyue’s mind, yet his face remained calm. In this regard, he had already gained some understanding through a conversion method in "Zhou Chong’s Small Explanation of Prohibition." Now, it was merely a matter of implementation. He first chose to convert the easier magical technique, the spirit fire technique. The "Hundred Talisman Atlas" also had a complete structure for the spirit fire talisman, which served as a perfect reference for Bai Ziyue’s crafting. Of course, the structure of the spirit fire talisman in the "Hundred Talisman Atlas" greatly differed from that of his spirit fire technique. The similarity lied only in name. Bai Ziyue’s arm hovered steady in the air as he began the first stroke; the pen movements were fluid and precise, forming complex, mysterious talismanic structures with thin strands of talisman ink. Soon, Bai Ziyue paused, shook his head with a smile, and sighed. He had failed! Even though it was anticipated, he still felt a bit disappointed. "Continue. This time, the issue was with the structural linkage." Bai Ziyue pondered the cause of the failure, quickly found a solution, and resumed. In the second attempt, the talisman structure progressed further, but still failed due to issues in the spiritual qi conversion. Then came the third, fourth, and fifth attempts... Bai Ziyue was unwavering. Each mistake led to a pause as he contemplated the reason for the error before resuming the crafting. One hour later. On the table, there was already the fifteenth piece of talisman paper. The brush strokes flowed like dragons and snakes. His hand seemed as heavy as a thousand pounds, making the movement appear quite slow, but the aura, like a mountain pressing down on his arm, naturally exuded a unique atmosphere, making people instinctively feel a sense of trust. Finally, Bai Ziyue completed the last stroke. In an instant, a special glow flashed across the Cyan Wolf Beast Hide. The originally radiant and smooth Exotic Beast Cyan Wolf Hide instantly became somewhat shriveled, and strands of Spiritual Qi from the surrounding air were rapidly absorbed into the talisman. But soon, Bai Ziyue’s expression changed. Pop! Only a crisp sound was heard, and the talisman suddenly cracked, burned, and emitted an unpleasant odor. "It still failed." Bai Ziyue spoke, but his face showed no sign of disappointment; instead, his eyes were very bright. "Although it failed, it truly proved the feasibility of this Dharma Transformation Talisman. As long as I identify the cause of this failure now, I will be able to fully realize this transformation talisman." Bai Ziyue couldn’t help but feel a bit excited. Ignoring the unpleasant smell from the beast hide, he began to examine it carefully. "Shriveled, dry, and completely devoid of any Spiritual Essence... Also, the instant the talisman took shape, there was a fluctuation in the Spiritual Power that was drawn in—I understand now!" Bai Ziyue grew excited, and his thoughts became completely clear at this moment. "The reason the talisman failed wasn’t due to any mistake in my procedure but due to insufficient Spiritual Power. When a talisman takes shape, it must absorb the surrounding energy to truly form and exert its power. Previously, the talismans I made were of lower grade, so merely absorbing the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi from the surrounding air was enough for the talisman to form and work. But now, the spirit fire technique transformation talisman I drew requires too much energy. Without proper replenishment, it naturally absorbs the Spiritual Essence of the material itself. And with the loss of the material’s Spiritual Essence, the talisman naturally loses its characteristic of containing power, resulting in inevitable failure. Therefore, I only need to provide the talisman with that power when it takes shape, and I can truly complete the spirit fire technique transformation talisman." With this thought, Bai Ziyue almost immediately began to take action. All he needed to do next was to try it once more to prove whether his idea was correct. After cleaning the table again, Bai Ziyue took out another piece of Cyan Wolf Beast Hide and placed it on the table. He held the talisman pen and dipped it in talisman ink. With a calm heart and focused spirit, under the Dharma Incense, his spirit rapidly settled down. Starting the stroke, then completing it. In one go! In just a few breaths, he had drawn an extremely complex talisman structure diagram. "It’s not finished yet!" At this moment, Bai Ziyue did not pause at all. The Spiritual Power within him surged, following the talisman pen and directly entering the talisman. Hum! At this time, the talisman emitted a fiery red glow that, in an instant, absorbed Bai Ziyue’s Spiritual Power. With a slight tremor, the spirit light retracted and soon stabilized. The talisman was complete! "It indeed worked. The talisman structure is complex and complete, exactly the perfected structure of the spirit fire technique. However, I don’t yet know the power of this spirit fire technique after being transformed into a talisman." Bai Ziyue picked up the spirit fire technique transformation talisman and examined it carefully, an eager expression appearing on his face. Without hesitation, he walked directly out of the room. Standing in the courtyard, Bai Ziyue’s Spiritual Power surged, instantly activating the spirit fire technique transformation talisman. In an instant, an orange-red flame condensed in the air, then, under his control, directly landed on a stone pedestal not far away. Boom! The scorching flame quickly burned, entirely enveloping the stone pedestal. In the blink of an eye, the originally hard stone pedestal melted into rolling lava, flowing onto the ground to form a large puddle. A few breaths later, the flame disappeared, and the lava on the ground gradually solidified, turning into a single piece of crystalline, sand-like crystal. "This power is not much weaker than the spirit fire technique I cast myself. It has at least eighty percent of the strength." After a brief comparison, Bai Ziyue couldn’t help but show a look of delight on his face. With such power, one talisman might not have a significant effect, but once he activated five, ten, or even more simultaneously, the scene that would follow would be a disaster for his enemies...

Chapter 170 - 169 Became (1st Update, Subscribe Please)

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