Special Paper, Special Soldier Puppet, the Divine General Emerges
Qin Wangchuan stepped into the ruined palace.
Everywhere you look, there is decay and ruin.
The Ruins cast jagged, eerie shadows under the starlight, the stone pillars collapsed and half-buried in the sand, everything frozen in Myriad Ages Deathly Stillness, with only the whispers of the wind and sand.
But that's not the key point.
The directions indicated by the Great Dao Rune--
"Underground... that's not surprising."
He muttered to himself, and before he finished speaking, he stretched out his right hand to the yellow sand beneath his feet.
As Spiritual Power surged, the sand was swept away layer by layer, and the outline buried deep within finally became clear.
It was a yellowish-brown sheet of paper, half-hidden in the sand, seemingly some kind of thin book or martial arts manual?
He lifted a finger.
The object, which looked like a book, rose effortlessly, light and weightless.
But this isn't a book at all!
From beginning to end, there was only a thin, tattered page.
"That's it?" Qin Wangchuan frowned slightly as he examined the item in his hand.
Dark yellow, without any markings, texture unknown.
At first glance, it looks no different from ordinary old paper, and is far from being a Divine Object.
Did you get the wrong one?
The moment the thought crossed his mind, his fingertips unconsciously tightened slightly.
The paper remained perfectly still, without a single wrinkle.
With a thought, he subtly increased his strength, containing enough power to tear metal from his fingertips, yet the paper remained perfectly flat.
When Divine Sense quietly probed the area, it was like a clay ox sinking into the sea, returning only a silent void.
"It may seem like an ordinary thing, but that is precisely its greatest extraordinary quality," Qin Wangchuan murmured, temporarily suppressing his judgment.
He put away the tattered page and once again carefully scanned the entire Cloud Platform with his Divine Eye.
They even expanded the search area, leaving no abnormal fluctuations or residual Dao Rhyme unchecked.
Indeed, some other scattered antiquities were found, but none of them could compare to this seemingly ordinary fragment.
"It seems... this thing really is that so-called Divine Object." Qin Wangchuan couldn't help but smile.
Upon closer examination of the simulation's description, it does indeed only state that "a Divine Object appeared."
It did not specify what kind of heaven-defying power or amazing effects it possessed.
At this moment, everything seemed to be in place.
This thing is probably really just... a single page.
"Take it back and let the Academy elders or Lineage elders study it; perhaps they can decipher some lost High Antiquity secrets from it."
This is undoubtedly the safest approach.
But when Qin Wangchuan placed that dark yellow tattered page before his eyes again, stroking its unusually tough and smooth surface with his fingertips...
A thought suddenly popped into my head.
"Whether this object was once a fragment of a cultivation technique or a carrier of secrets, its essence at this moment is simply a piece of 'paper'—a piece of paper that is exceptionally tough and impervious to Divine Sense."
"It's just a piece of paper..."
"Why not use it to make Soldier Puppet?"
As soon as this thought arose, a glint of light flashed in Qin Wangchuan's eyes.
"The power of Soldier Puppet largely depends on Talisman Paper."
"Even the Soldier Puppet made from the Zhao Clan's Heavenly Talisman Paper are no match for the Heaven and Earth Law, making Soldier Puppet largely useless now."
Ultimately, the problem lies in the fact that the paper itself is not strong enough.
"What would the Soldier Puppet made based on this Divine Object look like?"
This idea is bold and dangerous, yet also incredibly tempting.
Others might hesitate, but Qin Wangchuan wouldn't.
He immediately found a relatively stable and flat spot on the edge of the Cloud Platform and sat down cross-legged.
He placed the yellowed tattered page on his lap, and was about to take out the Spirit Liquid and special spiritual brush needed to draw the Soldier Talisman when he paused slightly.
A deeper question arose in my mind.
In the past, the approach to drawing Soldier Talisman was to win through sheer quantity.
If one Soldier Puppet cannot withstand all the Spiritual Power, then an external Soldier Puppet will bear it as well.
While this method is effective, it also disperses power and requires extremely high control over the Divine Soul.
Now, the paper in my hand is extraordinary; its toughness and mystery allow it to support more complex and powerful Spirit Pattern.
"Perhaps it's time to completely change our approach." Qin Wangchuan's gaze was serious. "In the past, we used multiple external Soldier Puppet as a compromise due to the limited capacity of the Talisman Paper."
"But now--"
He ran his fingertips lightly over the smooth surface of the yellowed, tattered page, his eyes gleaming with a sharp, sword-like light.
"The old method of dispersing resources should be abandoned."
"Using this paper as a base, I will pour all my heart and Dao Rhyme into creating a Divine General -level Soldier Puppet... unlike anything I've ever seen before!"
Once this idea takes hold, it's hard to take it back.
"The body size should not be too small, otherwise there will be insufficient strength; nor should it be too large, as it will be too clumsy and consume too much energy."
"Ideally... it should be able to fit any size and be flexible and adaptable."
Qin Wangchuan tapped his knee unconsciously with his fingertips. "But the most crucial thing is still combat power."
"Future opponents will all be Heaven and Earth Law capable of invoking the power of heaven and earth."
"What is there that can contend with, or even surpass, the Heaven and Earth Law?"
He pondered for a long time, quickly reviewing all the techniques, secrets, and resources he possessed in his mind.
Finally, an answer gradually became clear.
"Currently... none." Qin Wangchuan muttered to himself, acknowledging the current situation.
Currently, there are only two ways to counter the Heaven and Earth Law.
Or it could be the Extreme Dao Sacred Technique, which transcends all laws and principles.
Or, it could be another Heaven and Earth Law that also invokes the power of heaven and earth.
However, neither of these two types of Soldier Puppet could be used, but...
Thinking about it.
An extremely special, even unique, possibility jumped into his mind.
"My greatest strength and potential lie not in the Daoist techniques I've learned..."
Qin Wangchuan's gaze involuntarily fell on his hands, feeling the surging power and potential within his body.
"It is this Immortal Body itself... or rather, it is the one that accompanies this Immortal Body — 'Jie Jin Jian Wo.'"
"If we could incorporate some of the characteristics of [Jie Jin Jian Wo] into this brand new Soldier Puppet..."
"Although we may not be able to contend with the Heaven and Earth Law in the present, the future is uncertain."
Just imagine it.
A special Soldier Puppet carried by a "Divine Object" of paper, incorporating the spirit of "[Jie Jin Jian Wo]".
In battle, it does not quickly collapse under attack; instead, it adapts rapidly and becomes stronger with each battle.
It might even undergo a transformation!
Such an existence might truly be able to challenge the Heaven and Earth Dharma Manifestation in the future!
"Although [The Jie Jin Jian Wo] originated from Immortal Bone, its activation altered the blood within my body. This proves that blood is also its carrier, and it can be reproduced without the need for transplanting Immortal Bone."
"While its power may not be as great as its physical form, this path is clear and unambiguous."
"It's feasible!" Qin Wangchuan's eyes flashed with an unprecedentedly sharp light.
He no longer hesitated, calmed his mind, and abandoned all distracting thoughts.
He first put away the Spirit Liquid and brush used to draw the conventional Soldier Talisman —those things were probably not worthy of this paper, nor could they bear the new ideas he was about to try.
It requires a more powerful "ink" and a "brush" that better suits one's own Dao Rhyme.
Qin Wangchuan took a deep breath, pointed his fingers like a sword, and forced out a drop of his own Essence Blood that was as bright as gold!
This drop of blood not only carries the Origin Source of the Supreme Dao Heart and the Longevity Immortal Body, but also contains a unique Dao Rhyme belonging to "Jie Jin Jian Wo".
With blood as ink, and sword as pen!
He focused his mind and concentrated all his attention on the faded, yellowed page on his lap.
With fingertips hovering over the paper, he began to draw upon his Essence Blood, carefully making the first stroke...
Is there anything else I need to do?