Qu Zan glanced at the Terma-Opening Method. What was drawn there was a mandala, with symbolic signs used upon it.
Depicted at the center of the mandala was the Charnel Ground Protector.
Also known as the Tomb Lord, it could counter certain sinister manifestations originating from burial grounds.
Its image consisted of two gaunt skeletons devoid of flesh and blood, a male and a female embracing as they danced, wearing Five-Skull Crowns and abiding amid flames.
The right hand held a Human Bone Club aloft, while the left supported a Skull Vessel brimming with fresh blood. The Thangka was exceedingly sinister and terrifying.
Having studied Spell Mantras, Qu Zan already knew that this was a "Samaya Mandala."
Recorded on this parchment was the [Meditative Dream-Practice Treasure-Excavation Method].
"Place the Consciousness Terma within the mandala—abide in luminosity during secluded retreat and enter meditative absorption in the nature of phenomena—the sealed esoteric teachings and prophecies manifest from the light—many great treasure revealers have relied on this to extract large quantities of Consciousness Terma teachings."
Qu Zan looked at the parchment, his thoughts surging.
He was considering whether this method was feasible when a notification appeared on his panel:
[Through diligent study, strenuous practice, and deep contemplation, you have mastered the "Meditative Dream-Practice Treasure-Excavation Method."]
"It works!" Qu Zan's eyes lit up.
"Does this method of yours work? It doesn't look like a workable method at all!" Guocuo's voice was full of wariness.
Shi Long said, "I went to considerable trouble to find this. How could it be fake?"
"Then why don't you try it yourself?" Guocuo asked.
Shi Long defended himself. "I sought out Spirit Shamans before, and I also paid to seek out ritual masters from the Village Monastery.
"But they failed to produce any results. It isn't that