Divine Valor, Holy Shield, Illusory Form, Rules Assessment

"First, after learning it, you must report it to the military headquarters at the prefecture level. Whether cultivating or using it, as long as you are within Great Zhou territory, you need special military approval."

"Second, even outside the borders, when marching to war, only a seventh-rank Military Sima Nong may perform Soul Seizure on the battlefield."

"Third, you may not teach it privately, and unless necessary, you may not display it publicly."

The Willow-Character Straw Figure paused, then continued, "If you can learn it, I can solve the first issue for you. From now on, you may cultivate at the Ten Thousand Laws Palace."

Zhao Xing cupped his hands after hearing this. "Thank you for your guidance, my lord."

"Go inside and observe the demonstration." After saying that, the Willow-Character Straw Figure resumed wandering about.

Zhao Xing entered the main hall.

It was strange. Outside, the sunlight had still been bright and clear, but the moment he entered the hall, the light abruptly dimmed. Dark clouds covered the open courtyard overhead, and an eerie, terrifying atmosphere spread through the place.

Zhao Xing could not help shuddering.

"Whoosh~"

A breeze swept by, and one of the two Soul Capturing Straw Figures immediately disappeared.

As the straw figure broke apart into materials floating before him, Zhao Xing quickly identified them.

"Cold Pine Wood, Selaginella branches, Five Locust Wood, Soul-Returning Willow, Yellow Springs leaves, Mulberry Elm Flowers. Two woods make the limbs, two branches pierce the chest and belly, one flower and one leaf lock the essence soul."

"They are all Nether Five Elements materials."

Zhao Xing observed in silence.

The Soul Capturing Straw Figure had strict material requirements. It had to use yin-aspected materials.

Without yin-aspected materials, there was no way to cast the art.

Other Straw Man Arts involved only