Making the Five-Element Spirit-Transforming Talisman
The Cultivation World is strictly hierarchical, which is reflected not only in cultivation level, but also in the transformation of Law Artifacts and Talisman. First-Tier leap in the hierarchy brings earth-shattering improvements, and naturally, it also leads to a significant increase in the difficulty of crafting them.
Take Tier 2 Talisman as an example. To refine them, liquid Spiritual Power, Foundation Establishment Spiritual Sense, Tier 2 Blank Talisman Paper, and Tier 2 Spirit Ink are all indispensable basic conditions.
Having these guarantees you are qualified to create Tier 2 Talisman, but doesn't guarantee success.
Advanced Talisman Crafting skills, a deep understanding of basic runes, and rich experience in Talisman Crafting... these fundamental factors, combined with the aforementioned foundation, are necessary to create a Tier 2 Talisman.
With Yang Tianyou's current Talisman Crafting skills, he has already met the later requirements, and he can easily obtain Blank Talisman Paper and Tier 2 Spirit Ink.
The only problem is that he is not yet at the Foundation Establishment, he does not have liquid Spiritual Power, and his Spiritual Awareness is scattered and ununified.
Foundation Establishment level Spiritual Awareness can directly manipulate objects, which is essential for creating Tier 2 Talisman. However, Yang Tianyou clearly does not currently possess such capabilities.
However, since he was confident in creating Tier 2 Talisman, he must have his own reliance, namely the "Jade Register Heavenly Book of Heaven" in his Sea of Consciousness.
As his cultivation level increased, Yang Tianyou's connection with the Jade Register Heavenly Book deepened little by little, and now he was able to slightly control this treasure.
Afterwards, Yang Tianyou spent half a month commissioning a Tier 2 Talisman Maker from the Mu Household to create Blank Talisman Paper and Spirit Ink that matched the Five-Element Spirit-Transforming Talisman. He then commissioned the Lineage's Artifact Refining Master to upgrade the Azure Rainbow Talisman Brush to the highest grade.
After all the preparations were complete, Yang Tianyou entered the Cultivation Room and closed the stone door. He didn't want to be disturbed in any way while refining the Tier 2 Talisman.
At the table, Yang Tianyou held a pen, his body ramrod straight, his eyes slightly closed.
Deep within the vast Sea of Consciousness, an ancient, simple Heavenly Book of white jade floated up and down, exuding an aura of vastness and antiquity.
Although it wasn't the first time he'd seen it, Yang Tianyou was always deeply attracted to this Jade Register Heavenly Book. The "Dao" charm that could only be understood intuitively was intoxicating and awe-inspiring!
Scattered Spiritual Awareness quietly emerged, then, like vines, gradually wrapped around the Jade Register Heavenly Book. The latter did not resist, as if it had accepted its master.
After a long while, a resounding celestial sound suddenly echoed in my mind, as if a deity was striking a chime in my ear. I immediately Divine Sense become clear and my control over all parts of my body rapidly increased.
Brush!
The dazzling platinum-gold light poured out as if it were a tangible substance, instantly illuminating the entire Cultivation Room.
Yang Tianyou tightened his grip on the Azure Rainbow Talisman Brush, took a deep breath, and then began to write.
He only had one chance, because there was only one Blank Talisman Paper and one set of Spirit Ink.
It's not that I don't want to buy more, but the materials for refining the Five-Element Spirit-Transforming Talisman are not easy to find. It's already very lucky to have gathered one set, and as for the second set, it would be difficult without a year.
Normally, Yang Tianyou could wait another year, but now, with the Cold Tide approaching, his time is running out. He must quickly refine the Five-Element Spirit-Transforming Talisman and use it as a medium to Refining the Essence of the Five Metals, solidify his foundation, and enhance his strength. Only in this way can he better help his Lineage overcome the difficulties during the Cold Tide calamity.
Under Yang Tianyou's control, the Jade Register Heavenly Book's blessing power increased several times over, and correspondingly, the blessing time was greatly reduced.
Yang Tianyou only has six hours, during which he can briefly possess liquid Spiritual Power and Foundation Establishment level Spiritual Awareness.
In this state, he can only be used to draw talismans.
In combat, the fluctuations in Spiritual Power are too intense, making it impractical. This is why Yang Tianyou has never used the Jade Register Heavenly Book to aid in battle before.
It's not that I don't want to, it's that I can't!
Feeling the solidified liquid Spiritual Power within his body, and the Foundation Establishment Spiritual Sense that moved at will, a powerful sense of strength filled his heart.
"Is this what Foundation Establishment is?" he murmured softly, drawing it in one stroke!
This stroke was like the beginning of creation, with iridescent Spirit Ink staining the tip of the brush. Following a winding and complex trajectory, it gradually seeped into the crystal-clear, multicolored talisman paper below.
A mysterious radiance began to bloom, and streams of the Five Phases Spiritual Qi gradually converged, forming a beautiful, multicolored vortex that slowly rotated above Yang Tianyou, its magnificent light spreading to every corner of the stone chamber.
Two hours later, beads of sweat streamed down his temples, and Yang Tianyou's once straight posture became slightly hunched.
He underestimated the difficulty of crafting Tier 2 Talisman, or rather, he underestimated Foundation Establishment Cultivators.
With the blessing of the Jade Register Heavenly Book, he certainly possessed liquid Spiritual Power and Foundation Establishment Spiritual Sense, but these were not obtained out of thin air.
It was temporarily formed based on Yang Tianyou's original Spiritual Power and Spiritual Awareness, but there is a problem: Yang Tianyou is currently only at the Ninth Layer of Qi Refinement, so how much Spiritual Power does he have?
After being converted into liquid Spiritual Power, it was less than half that of an ordinary Foundation Establishment Cultivator, so much so that his Spiritual Power and Spiritual Awareness were almost exhausted before he had even finished refining the Talisman.
"Damn it! How can my Spiritual Power and Spiritual Awareness be depleted so quickly!"
Despite his anxiety, Yang Tianyou's hands remained steady as he slowly and firmly drew runes with the Azure Rainbow Talisman Brush.
"That's the only option right now!"
Feeling his Spiritual Power about to be completely depleted, Yang Tianyou felt a pang of heartache.
He held a pen in his right hand and reached into his robes with his left, taking out a small, gleaming Azure Light plant from his Storage Ring.
"Longevity Grass," Second-Tier Upper-Grade spirit medicine, is one of the main ingredients for refining the Second-Tier Upper-Grade Pills "Longevity Pill," and is extremely valuable.
It belongs to the wood element, and its nature is mellow and mild. It contains a large amount of wood life energy, and even if consumed raw, it can extend one's lifespan by several years. Afterward, it will nourish the physical body with pure Spiritual Power, making the cultivator's energy more abundant.
However, Yang Tianyou is undoubtedly wasting his talents right now; he values the present more than the future.
A lead at one step means a lead at every step. There will be opportunities to obtain the Longevity Grass in the future, but if the Five-Element Spirit-Transforming Talisman Transformation Talisman fails to be refined, one can only use the Spirit-Shaking Bell to refine the Refining the Essence of the Five Metals, thus losing a great opportunity to enhance the foundation of Life-Bound Spirit Talisman.
Between two evils, choose the lesser. Yang Tianyou was extremely decisive. Once he made up his mind, he swallowed the Longevity Grass in one gulp.
Longevity Grass entered his stomach, a surge of pure and vibrant Spiritual Qi rose from his abdomen.
This Spiritual Qi didn't even need to be refined; under the blessing of the Jade Register Heavenly Book, it was directly transformed into streams of liquid Spiritual Power.
Moreover, the vibrant life force contained within this pure Spiritual Qi also has a significant effect on Spiritual Awareness.
Soon, with the help of the Longevity Grass, Yang Tianyou's gradually depleted Spiritual Power and Spiritual Awareness were rapidly restored and even strengthened.
With a glint in his eyes, Yang Tianyou muttered softly, "If we don't succeed after paying such a high price, we'll have suffered a huge loss!"