263. The Shangyuan Eight-Sights Talisman Art

Boom!

Rumble!

The talisman missed its target and landed on the sailboat, creating a continuous booming sound. Meanwhile, the 108 Dark Nether Yin Soldiers had already been collected into the Dutian Dark Nether Strategies before Lu Qingfeng fled.

"What exquisite footwork!"

Zhao Cheng's expression changed.

Qin De frowned slightly and shouted, "Don't let the thief escape!"

Four years of aimless wandering in the Starry Sky was bad enough, but now that he was back on Maple Moon Star's home turf, how could Qin De be willing to let Lu Qingfeng escape?

"The Eight Scenic Spots of the Lantern Festival!"

"The sword light shines brightly in the Golden Radiance Realm!"

Zhao Cheng was the first to move. With a wave of his hand, countless talismans were scattered, enveloping Lu Qingfeng.

Lu Qingfeng focused his gaze and saw countless gleaming flying swords hovering in the void. As far as the eye could see, they seemed endless, numbering at least hundreds of thousands.

"Where did you get hundreds of thousands of flying swords, you mere Spirit Void?!"

Lu Qingfeng laughed heartily, his eyes flashing with Radiance, instantly seeing through the illusion. With a flick of his finger, Sword Qi energy shot out through the air, striking the core talisman precisely.

Boom!

The illusion array shatters, and the Golden Radiance Realm vanishes!

"The Eight Scenic Spots of the Lantern Festival!"

"Thunder and Lightning Realm!"

Qin De roared, his fingers flying, and another rune array descended. Boundless magnetic power filled the void, lightning rolled, and thunderclaps boomed one after another.

"The Eight Scenic Spots of the Lantern Festival!"

"The Four Seas Realm is truly vast!"

Lin Han's sleeves fluttered, and with a wave of his hand, the boundless expanse of the Four Seas descended. Waves rolled, sea beasts roared, and shrimp soldiers, crab generals, and True Dragon from Four Seas roamed freely.

"The Eight Scenic Spots of the Lantern Festival!"

"Planting lotus flowers in the True Fire Realm!"

Mo Xun hand seals, like blooming lotus flowers, and countless talismans emerged, transforming into a boundless fire domain. Within the fire domain, flames bloomed like fiery lotuses.

In a short time.

Thunder roared!

The Four Seas is in turmoil!

Real fire is hitting us!

Lu Qingfeng was deep within it, as if facing the ferocious power of heaven and earth.

"Establish the formation with talismans."

"As expected of a celestial sect that established itself on the foundation of talismanic arts!"

Lu Qingfeng couldn't help but admire the four talisman arrays.

Even with his extensive knowledge, he was amazed by the exquisite craftsmanship of the four rune arrays. Although these four were only at the Heart Movement stage, if they were placed in an ordinary realm, they could gain the upper hand even against Spirit Void Fusion stage opponent.

At least.

Within the Mystic Origin Sect, neither Feng Bai nor Yan Pingshu possessed such strength.

"Too bad, she ran into me."

Lu Qingfeng smiled lightly, his Spirit Eye sweeping across the scene, seeing through all illusions. With a series of stomps, he moved like a thunder god, True Immortal of the Four Seas, and a true fire lord, ignoring thunder, treading the Four Seas, and sweeping across the fire domain. In the blink of an eye, he was out of the illusion array.

"This--"

"How is this possible?!"

Zhao Cheng, Qin De, Lin Han, Mo Xun greatly shocked. The four of them joined forces and set up four scenes Fourth Realm from the Upper Origin Palace's supreme inheritance—the 'Upper Origin Eight Views Talisman Art' —which could trap even an ordinary Void Core True Person for a short time.

The boy before me was unknown before, but once we started fighting, although his cultivation level was obscured by his aura, he definitely did not Core Formation.

How can someone possess such Divine Ability?!

"Thank you for seeing me off, fellow Daoists."

"This humble Daoist is leaving!"

Considering that the four had brought him out of the Garbage Star, Lu Qingfeng didn't hold it against them. He transformed into countless sword lights and streaked through the void.

At this time.

Several streaks of light flew from the Upper Origin Palace and landed in front of Zhao Cheng and his companions, but Lu Qingfeng had already disappeared.

"The Upper Origin Eight Views Talisman Art".

On the Nameless hill, Lu Qingfeng casually set up two restrictions, recalling the talisman technique used by the four cultivators from the Upper Origin Palace. This talisman technique, called the 'Upper Origin Eight Views Talisman Art,' completely overturned Lu Qingfeng's view on talismans.

"Refining talismans and setting up arrays can be done instantly. Although they cannot be maintained for long, they are faster and more powerful than array artifacts. Moreover, they are simple to refine and do not require expertise in artifact refining. The array is formed as soon as the talismans are scattered."

The secret teachings of the Upper Origin Palace are even more exquisite.

The array was set up, and if Lu Qingfeng hadn't possessed the Cloud-Peak Step and the Grand Luo Insight, he would likely have been blocked and unable to escape. He might even have perished in the layers of illusions.

"Talismanic arts".

Lu Qingfeng pondered.

He immediately shook his head.

"First, we need to find out the details of the Three Sects and Maple Moon Star, and then we need to get all the Yin Soldier and Ghost General back to their positions before we go to the Upper Origin Palace."

With that thought, he got up and left the desolate mountain.

The time that follows.

On one hand, they slay demons and monsters, collect souls into the Dutian Dark Nether Strategies, and raise Dao Soldiers.

On one hand, they investigated the background of the three sects and pondered how to obtain the Dharma.

In reality.

Two Rainbow Cloud streaked across the sky faster than lightning, plummeting into the mountains.

Not long after.

Ironwing Flying Eagle and White Crane leaped out of the mountains, Lu Qingfeng and Lu Qingyu stood prominently on them.

"The Profound Origin Water Realm is just ahead. The Dust-Veiling Banner is indeed powerful!" Lu Qingyu said excitedly.

Although I had already learned about the Dust-Veiling Banner from my elder brother, I only realized how powerful it truly was after witnessing it for myself.

Lu Qingfeng, standing nearby, casually took out five Spirit Stones and threw them into the Dust-Veiling Banner. He then turned to Lu Qingyu and said, "If the Dust-Veiling Banner recovers on its own after being used, it will take about ten years. If you put in Spirit Stone directly, it can be used again in about three months. Don't be stingy with a few Spirit Stone."

"I know, brother."

Lu Qingyu also took out five Spirit Stones from her Storage Bag and put them into the Dust-Veiling Banner. She then played with the Dust-Veiling Banner for a while before putting it away.

While this return journey saved Lu Qingfeng and Lu Qingyu more than half a month of arduous travel, it still cost ten Spirit Stones each time. If Lu Qingfeng's alchemy and weapon-refining skills were not so superb, he truly could not afford it.

"The Ironfire Ants have just hatched, and it will take several years for them to produce Refined Crystal. Let's wait and see. When we take over the Illusory Wave Sea, we will have two major pillar industries in hand. In addition, the Shangyang Country will produce a continuous supply of Heavenly Silver, which will be enough to support our cultivation. It will be more than enough to refine and promote the Dutian Dark Nether Strategies."

Lu Qingfeng had a plan in mind and proceeded without haste.

However, there is one thing that is urgent.

"No wonder Venerable Gu you so much, Qingfeng. Improving the Pill Formula is something that even fifth- or sixth-level Alchemist might not be able to do."

"I originally thought that although you were a genius, you were not good at management and would rob Peter to pay Paul."

"Now it seems I was mistaken!"

Feng Ping was in a great mood and kept praising Lu Qingfeng.

"Elder Feng, you flatter me."

Lu Qingfeng said modestly.

It has been a year since I came out of the Profound Yin Cavern.

A year ago, Lu Qingfeng connected with Feng Ping through Yan Pingshu, and the two cooperated smoothly. More than half a year ago, in addition to simply collecting materials through Feng Ping, Lu Qingfeng also partnered with Feng Ping on the business of Yellow Dragon Pill.

He exchanged Yellow Dragon Pill for a large amount of medicinal materials to support the Alchemist and Pill-Refining Apprentice on Flying Cloud Island in their alchemy production.

Feng Ping also made a considerable profit from the low-priced Yellow Dragon Pill. Not only did his own pockets get fatter, but the pill business in his twenty-three markets also improved.

For the next six months or so.

Lu Qingfeng then provided Golden Marrow Pill, Qi-Circulating Powder, and Qi-Harmonizing Pill. The former's medicinal effects were comparable to high-grade pills, while the latter two were comparable to top-grade pills.

They wholesaled large quantities of goods to Feng Ping at prices 20% lower than the market price.

He completely revitalized the elixir industry under Feng Ping.

Prior to this.

Because of the decline of the Pill Convergence Hall, the internal supply of pills is already insufficient, so where would there be any surplus for Hall of Rare Treasures to sell outside?

Feng Ping has always been short of medicinal resources, especially ordinary pills that are not graded.

After all, cultivators at the Embryonic Breath Realm and True Qi Realm form the foundation and constitute the largest number in the entire cultivation world. Naturally, the demand for ordinary pills designed for Postnatal cultivators is the greatest.

Ordinary pills that can enhance cultivation are in even greater demand than available.

Having secured the supply of pills from Flying Cloud Island for more than half a year, Feng Ping's performance evaluation this year could even improve by several percentage points, surpassing several other elders in Hall of Rare Treasures whose status was comparable to his.

How could he not be happy?

These days, he's been all smiles whenever he sees someone. He's especially warm and friendly with Lu Qingfeng.

Feng Ping isn't stupid.

Lu Qingfeng took out these pills, all of which were inexpensive, indicating they had been improved and the material costs had been reduced. The medicinal herbs and Crimsonfire Coal used on Flying Cloud Island were all purchased from elsewhere, so the approximate cost could be estimated.

Feng Ping had no particular interest in the Pill Formula.

As long as we hold onto Lu Qingfeng, we've secured a cash cow; why bother with shady dealings?

"You're still being modest."

Feng Ping looked at Lu Qingfeng and smiled, then said directly, "You don't come here without a reason. Is there anything I can do for you today?"

"Elder Feng's words make me truly ashamed."

Lu Qingfeng apologized repeatedly.

"Alright."

"Who doesn't know that you, the newly True Disciple of the Pill Convergence Hall, are obsessed with alchemy and spend all your time on Flying Cloud Island, rarely going out? This time, you've made a rare trip back to the Gathering Cloud Mountains, and the fact that you've come to visit me is already a great kindness."

"Speak freely about what's wrong."

Feng Ping waved his hand dismissively.

Lu Qingfeng smiled upon hearing this, then handed over a few pages of the golden book, saying, "I have some things here that I would like to trouble Elder Feng to help me collect. Spirit Stone are not a problem."

"I trust your character completely."

Feng Ping took the golden book and began to read it. However, as he continued to read, his brows furrowed slightly, and then became tightly knit.

Lu Qingfeng was startled, a sense of foreboding creeping over him.

Let's look at Feng Ping again.

After carefully examining the first page of the golden book, and then casually flipping through the next two pages, he looked up at Lu Qingfeng and frowned, "Are you trying to refine a Gu?"

"Just a hobby."

Lu Qingfeng chuckled.

Upon returning to the Mystic Origin Sect, he immediately sought out Feng Ping.

The great battle between the Mystic Origin Sect and the White Bone Demon Sect is about to begin. Before that, Lu Qingfeng must first gather all the materials and resources needed to refine the Golden Silkworm Gu, so as not to be affected by the great battle and delay the best opportunity for Lu Qingshan and Lu Qingyu to defy fate.

After all, time waits for no one.

Lu Qingfeng is thirty-seven years old, Lu Qingshan is thirty-five, and Lu Qingyu is thirty-three. Once the Golden Silkworm changes their fate, their lifespan will be reduced by half. Leaving Lu Qingfeng aside for now, Qingshan and Qingyu are still at the True Qi Realm, leaving them with only half their lifespan, which is fifty years old. Before fifty, they must reach the Foundation Establishment; every moment of delay increases the danger.

Lu Qingfeng dared not delay.

Look at Feng Ping's appearance—

"Elder Feng, is there something troubling you?"

"Please feel free to speak."

Lu Qingfeng said directly.

Feng Ping, clutching the three pages of the golden book, didn't respond directly. Instead, he advised, "My Mystic Origin Sect has orthodox methods and numerous Technique Method. Qingfeng, why do you need to learn such unorthodox and Evil Method?"

The practice of concocting poisons and creating venomous creatures has always been despised by righteous people.

When Lu Qingfeng first met Feng Ping, he didn't present these materials directly, fearing it would leave a bad impression. Only now, feeling that their relationship had deepened, did he reveal them.

That's why.

However, Feng Ping's aversion to refining Gu poisons seemed to be even deeper than Lu Qingfeng had anticipated.

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