Half a month later.
Three Xiang, Langshan Mountain, Heavenly One Hall.
Cheng Xinzhan and Hua Yaosong put down their manuscripts almost simultaneously.
"What inspired thinking, fellow Daoist."
"What remarkable talent, sir."
They spoke at the same time again.
Then they exchanged a smile.
After half a month of racking their brains, they had finally built the broad framework of the Yin-Yang Talismanic Method for the stages before the Fourth Realm. They had checked it against each other's work, extrapolated its workings, and confirmed that it was practicable.
Next came refining it and filling in the details, such as the celestial timing and geographical conditions to heed during Body Refinement and Spirit Refining, advancing the fire and withdrawing the talisman, balancing yin and yang, and so on. Beyond that, there were spells and magical treasures suited to the cultivation method, including the internal and external applications of yin-yang talismans.
But with the framework and outline established, those details now had a path to follow. They would not be too difficult; they would merely take time.
"Since the method has taken initial shape, let us send it to the Sect Leader for his review."
Cheng Xinzhan spoke.
Hua Yaosong nodded and said,
"Sir, before sending it to the Sect Leader, shouldn't we settle on a name for the method?"
Hua Yaosong spoke with a smile.
Cheng Xinzhan nodded and said,
"Do you have any ideas, fellow Daoist?"
Hua Yaosong said,
"You were the first to propose this method, fellow Daoist. Naturally, it is only fitting that you name it."
Cheng Xinzhan shook his head.
"We created this method together, with neither of us taking precedence. I have no ideas for a name yet. If you have any names in mind, please share them so we can discuss them."
Hua Yaosong had kept