Refining the Essence of the Five Metals

Feeling the surging Spiritual Power and Spiritual Awareness newly generated within his body, Yang Tianyou was greatly encouraged and continued drawing talismans.

With a flourish of the brush, dots of Spirit Ink, infused with Spiritual Power, flowed like mercury across the ground, etching themselves into every tiny detail of the Blank Talisman Paper.

Two more hours passed. As expected of Second-Tier Upper-Grade spirit medicine herb, the Longevity Grass, even when taken raw, still provided a continuous medicinal effect. As a result, even after two hours of drawing talismans, Yang Tianyou's Spiritual Power and Spiritual Awareness remained as full as ever.

At this moment, the refining of the Five-Element Spirit-Transforming Talisman was nearing completion. On the Blank Talisman Paper, countless tiny runes intertwined, forming a wondrous pattern that was multicolored and shaped like Astronomical Observation Instrument.

Looking at the Talisman that was about to be completed, Yang Tianyou's face tightened. The closer he got to the finish line, the less careless he could afford to be.

Azure Rainbow Talisman Brush remained steady, and Yang Tianyou's figure was like an ancient mountain that had been battered by wind and rain for millions of years, majestic, solid, and unmoving.

Before drawing a talisman, one must calm the mind; without a calm mind, the talisman will be difficult to complete!

This is the most basic principle, and the true mantra that runs through the Talisman-Making Dao!

Another half hour passed, and Yang Tianyou's expression grew increasingly solemn. Now it was the last three strokes, but these three strokes were also the crucial finishing touches.

If drawn well, the Talisman is formed; if drawn poorly, all previous efforts are wasted!

With his first stroke, Yang Tianyou lifted his brush and made a hook, the brush tip soft, like a lover's caress, gentle and graceful.

With the second stroke, Yang Tianyou suddenly pressed his wrist down, the brush tip straight and powerful, like the Milky Way falling straight down from the heavens, with a magnificent and grand momentum.

With his final stroke, Yang Tianyou held the brush horizontally, as if pushing a mountain, slow yet firm, leaving a five-colored vein running east to west on the talisman paper.

Buzz!

As soon as the Talisman was completed, Spiritual Qi surged forth, and the colorful Five Phases Spiritual Qi, like birds returning to their nests, crowded into the Five-Element Spirit-Transforming Talisman.

After a long while, the noise subsided, leaving only a five-colored Talisman radiating light on the table.

"It's finally done!"

Picking up the Five-Element Spirit-Transforming Talisman, Yang Tianyou couldn't help but smile, his eyes brimming with undisguised joy.

"But why hasn't the medicinal power of this Longevity Grass worn off yet?"

Feeling the immense Spiritual Power still surging within his body, Yang Tianyou frowned slightly.

After thinking for a moment, he raised an eyebrow and sat down cross-legged. "Since we're going to Refining the Essence of the Five Metals anyway, why not do it now? With the help of the remaining medicinal power of the Longevity Grass, it'll be easier!"

Without further ado, Yang Tianyou took out the Essence of the Five Metals, suspended them above his head, and then took out the Five-Element Spirit-Transforming Talisman, slapping it directly onto the Essence of the Five Metals.

Wow!

The burst of multicolored spiritual light once again filled the entire stone chamber.

Yang Tianyou activated the "Spirit-Shattering Instruction," and golden Spiritual Power surged forth like a tide. Since it hadn't been more than six hours, the Spiritual Power was still in liquid form.

The Spiritual Power in this state is incredibly effective at Refining the Essence of the Five Metals.

The Essence of the Five Metals was first refined into a liquid state by the Five-Element Spirit-Transforming Talisman using the power of the Five Elements Rotation. Then, Yang Tianyou used the liquid Spiritual Power to envelop it and send it into the limbs, bones, and internal organs of the body.

"Hiss!"

Refining and fusing Second-Tier Spirit Metal with a human body is no less painful than being torn apart by a thousand cuts.

In an instant, the sharp and violent Metal-Phase Qi surged wildly within Yang Tianyou's body, like a runaway bull, completely uncontrollable.

This is the risk of refining Spirit Items. Not all cultivators can successfully cultivate the Spirit-Transforming Inducement Method. This process requires not only cultivation level but also strong willpower.

If one's will is not strong enough, and one cannot endure the initial pain, one will naturally be unable to refine Spirit Items, especially Spirit Items with Metal Attribute.

Feeling the violent, turbulent golden energy within his body, as if being torn apart by a thousand knives, Yang Tianyou grinned, "That's powerful! But this level is far from enough! Not enough!"

I don't know how much time passed, or perhaps it was just a moment, but the intense pain in my body began to weaken and dissipate!

What follows is a unique feeling of comfort.

Yang Tianyou stretched out his hand, and faint golden lines crisscrossed on the surface of his skin. These were Spirit Mark formed by the fusion of the Essence of the Five Metals and Fleshly Body.

Once these Spirit Mark are fully perfected, one can Acquired their own Spirit Body, which is the core of the Foundation Establishment Realm cultivation.

Spirit-Induced Body Forging, and the Immortal Foundation is first formed!

Feeling the rich Metal-Attribute Spiritual Qi surrounding his body, which was both close and distant, Yang Tianyou was invigorated. This affinity with Spiritual Qi would make both cultivation and combat twice as effective.

The effect of the Spirit-Transforming Inducement is indeed terrifying. Once one refines Spirit Items of the corresponding attribute into oneself, one's overall potential and combat power will be greatly enhanced, which will be of great benefit to one's future Dao Path.

Of course, generally speaking, a normal cultivator will not see immediate results after refining an attribute-enhancing Spirit Items.

Yang Tianyou's current state is simply due to the exceptional nature of the Essence of the Five Metals and the large number of Spirit Items he has refined.

The Essence of the Five Metals is formed from the five most basic metals. In a sense, it is the Mother of Ten Thousand Metals, and its attraction to Metal-Attribute Spiritual Qi far exceeds that of ordinary Spirit Gold.

Normal cultivators would not dare to Refining the Essence of the Five Metals, since the Spirit-Transforming Inducement is ultimately for Qi Refining cultivators. Even the lowest quality Essence of the Five Metals are still of the Second-Tier Middle-Grade, and are the most top-tier among them.

Only a freak like Yang Tianyou, who Qi Refining both body and magic, and is further blessed by the Jade Register Heavenly Book, could refine a ten-pound piece of Essence of the Five Metals Dual Cultivation of Spell and Body.

Without a great fortuitous opportunity, even if others Dual Cultivation of Spell and Body, they would only dare to refine two or three catties of the Essence of the Five Metals. How could they be like him, directly refining ten catties?

Yang Tianyou only understands this principle now.

He had overestimated himself. If he weren't in this current state, he might not have been able to successfully refine this piece of Essence of the Five Metals.

"I guess you could say it was a lucky accident!"

Muttering something under his breath, Yang Tianyou grinned. No matter what, he had gained a great deal of benefit, and that was enough.

With a thought, the "Spirit-Shattering Instruction" began to circulate. Golden Spiritual Power, far smoother than ever before, surged joyfully through the wide meridians, bringing an indescribable sense of exhilaration to the heart.

"Golden Spirit Armor!"

As if struck by inspiration, Yang Tianyou activated this First-Tier Supreme-Grade Law Technique that he had only recently mastered.

Buzz!

Amidst the swirling golden Spiritual Power, a suit of golden armor, seemingly materialized, appeared on his body.

Helmet, armor, arm guards... everything is included, every detail is impeccable, just like a real suit of armor, so much so that it is difficult to distinguish with the naked eye.

"It's already at the Great Perfection!"

Yang Tianyou was very surprised. He didn't expect that after Refining the Essence of the Five Metals, the golden armor would also break through to the Great Perfection realm.

"Let's test its power..."

With these thoughts in mind, Yang Tianyou pushed open the stone door, and Fengling and Yuan Ba stood up outside.

"Here's a task for you: whoever can break through my armor in the shortest time will be rewarded with two hundred Spirit Stones!"

"Awoo..."

"Roar..."

Fengling was pleasantly surprised, while Yuan Ba was eager to try, as it loved fighting the most.

In the courtyard, Yang Tianyou chose an open space and then stood still.

"Let's begin, Fengling, you go first!"

"Awoo..."

As soon as Yang Tianyou finished speaking, Feng Spirit Eyes changed instantly, becoming arrogant and fierce, with an aura of tearing everything apart, and she suddenly pounced on him.