Chapter 175: The second spirit child!
“As expected of a Talisman Dao legacy cultivation method, this Nine-Nine Profound Talisman Scripture is indeed complex and profound.”
Lu Changsheng opened his eyes and let out a light breath.
In the time just passed, through the system’s legacy and infusion of knowledge, he had completely comprehended this 《Nine-Nine Profound Talisman Scripture》.
He was perfectly familiar with and had completely mastered its cultivation method, related content, and all key points.
Yet, even so, he couldn’t help but sigh at the complexity and profundity of this Nine-Nine Profound Talisman Scripture.
The core of the cultivation method lay in the eighty-one special spirit patterns within the scripture.
Each of these eighty-one spirit patterns could evolve into hundreds or even thousands of complex talisman script.
By stacking, arranging, and combining these spirit patterns and their derived talisman script, a total of 129,600 types of spirit talismans could be derived.
This number was extremely exaggerated.
One should know that the total number of talismans Lu Changsheng mastered as a peak second-rank Talisman Master was less than a thousand.
Like Lu Miaoge, who was currently a top-tier first-rank Talisman Master.
The number of talismans she had mastered was less than a hundred.
Because human energy is limited.
Every type of talisman requires time to practice and master.
Even second-rank and third-rank Talisman Masters could easily draw first-rank talismans.
But it still required time and effort.
However, the eighty-one spirit patterns of this Nine-Nine Profound Talisman Scripture encompassed 129,600 types of spirit talismans.
Precisely because of this, each of these eighty-one spirit patterns was incredibly profound, making them difficult to comprehend.
So, wanting to fully understand and grasp all eighty-one, and accurately outline them, was extremely difficult.
It could easily consume the entire lifetime of many Core Formation, Nascent Soul, or even Soul Transformation cultivators.
Besides these eighty-one spirit patterns, this Talisman Scripture also involved formations.
Talisman formations.
Refining talismans into formations!
Ordinary cultivators, and even Talisman Masters, used talismans relatively simply.
Like casting a spell, they would activate and use the talisman.
Even with a large number of talismans, it was just a simple barrage.
This method not only wasted talismans but also had mediocre power and effect.
Sometimes, because the talismans were too numerous and chaotic, activating too many at once would make them difficult to control, causing spiritual pressure to riot and injure oneself.
However, the talisman formations in the Nine-Nine Profound Talisman Scripture perfectly solved this drawback.
It allowed talismans to be linked together, perfectly matched.
It not only lowered the requirements for spiritual sense control but also allowed dozens, hundreds, or even thousands of talismans to be activated simultaneously, their power stacked, forming a talisman formation.
Although it couldn’t last long, it was faster and simpler than formation artifacts.
With thousands of talismans cast, the formation would instantly take shape, possessing astonishing power.
“Phew, this Nine-Nine Profound Talisman Scripture is simply too complex. Only those with extraordinary talent and prodigies of the Talisman Dao can cultivate it.”
“Otherwise, even if one cultivates the scripture’s cultivation method, if they cannot thoroughly comprehend the spirit patterns, they won’t be able to display the power of this cultivation method.”
Lu Changsheng took a deep breath, then slowly exhaled.
He clearly realized that the difficulty of this Talisman Scripture did not lie in the cultivation method itself.
Rather, it lay in the understanding, comprehension, and outlining of the eighty-one spirit patterns.
Only by comprehending the core spirit patterns of this cultivation method could one fully utilize the techniques within this Talisman Scripture, such as Natal Divine Talismans, Void Talisman Drawing, Refining Talismans into Formations, and Refining Talisman Soldiers.
Otherwise, even if one obtained the cultivation method but couldn’t comprehend the spirit patterns, their magic power would only be slightly more abundant than ordinary cultivators.
They wouldn’t be able to unleash the true power of this Talisman Scripture.
“Perhaps it’s because this type of cultivation method is too difficult to cultivate, which is why there are relatively few sects in this area.”
“Cultivators, although they cultivate spells, divine abilities, and skills, ultimately, their cultivation realm is the foundation.”
“If too much energy is spent on other aspects, it will inevitably delay cultivation.”
“However, if one were to fully comprehend and grasp this Nine-Nine Profound Talisman Scripture, once a talisman formation is formed, its lethality would likely be even more ferocious and overbearing than the Seven Luminaries Great Freedom Sword Scripture I am currently cultivating.”
Lu Changsheng thought to himself.
Through the cultivation method legacy, he clearly knew the most powerful aspect of this Nine-Nine Profound Talisman Scripture.
Hundreds or even thousands of talismans forming a talisman formation made killing enemies above one’s level as easy as playing.
As long as preparations were adequate and there were enough talismans, even a Foundation Establishment cultivator would have a chance to suppress and kill a Core Formation cultivator.
Of course, as powerful as it was.
It was also truly expensive.
After all, such talisman formations still needed to be formed using talismans.
It was impossible to say that talisman formations could also be formed through Void Talisman Drawing.
The technique of Void Talisman Drawing was merely a supporting spell for cultivating this method.
It allowed one to condense talismans to kill enemies without relying on talisman crafting materials, by consuming magic power.
“Although I won’t switch to cultivating this Nine-Nine Profound Talisman Scripture and cannot condense a Natal Divine Talisman.”
“But by relying on the eighty-one spirit patterns, the 129,600 derived talismans, and the techniques of Void Talisman Drawing and Refining Talismans into Formations, I can still utilize about seventy percent of this cultivation method’s power.”
“It’s just that the power and effect will be several tenths less compared to cultivating this Talisman Scripture directly.”
Lu Changsheng muttered to himself.
Although this Talisman Scripture was powerful, he had no intention of switching cultivation methods.
After all, the Seven Luminaries Great Freedom Sword Scripture he was currently cultivating was no worse than the Nine-Nine Profound Talisman Scripture.
For example, the Seven Luminaries Heart Lamp from the Seven Luminaries Great Freedom Sword Scripture was a powerful tool for cultivation.
If he didn’t have the Seven Luminaries Heart Lamp, his cultivation speed would likely be halved.
Furthermore, mastering the eighty-one spirit patterns and various techniques of this Nine-Nine Profound Talisman Scripture was already sufficient for him.
There was no need to force himself to achieve the Natal Divine Talisman and a few other techniques.
“Putting aside other things, with the 129,600 types of talismans from this Nine-Nine Profound Talisman Scripture, I can rely on these exclusive spirit talismans to occupy a market in the future, making countless people flock to them.”
Lu Changsheng chuckled softly.
Most of the talismans in the market were relatively common.
Only a small number of individuals and forces mastered a few exclusive talismans and Talisman Dao legacies.
And there were countless such powerful exclusive talismans in the Nine-Nine Profound Talisman Scripture.
From Lu Changsheng’s current perspective, his family could completely rely on these various talismans to establish themselves in the cultivation world and occupy a market in the future.
“Although I won’t cultivate the Nine-Nine Profound Talisman Scripture, besides the 129,600 types of talismans, there are also methods for crafting several talisman artifacts.”
“Among them, there is a talisman artifact - the Nine-Nine Profound Truth Scroll, which is helpful for refining talismans into formations and is very suitable for me. I can try to craft a simplified replica.”
“As for talisman soldiers… according to the cultivation method’s introduction, refining talisman soldiers is very time and energy consuming, and also requires cultivation to nurture them.”
“My current cultivation is only enough to refine ordinary laborer talisman soldiers.”
“These kinds of talisman soldiers can only be used for rough work and cannot fight against people. For me, it’s a waste of time and energy.”
“Unless my cultivation is high enough and I have time and am willing to spend time and effort to refine advanced talisman soldiers, they will have some combat power.”
“However, there is a talisman nurturing method in this Talisman Scripture that is quite good.”
“Use excellent talisman crafting materials to draw spirit talismans, then spend time continuously nurturing the talismans, allowing first-rank talismans to unleash the power of second-rank talismans, and second-rank talismans to unleash the power of third-rank talismans.”
“Currently, I can only draw peak second-rank talismans, but I can use this talisman nurturing method to nurture several third-rank talismans for self-defense, so that when I encounter a Core Formation True Person, I will have some ability to protect myself.”
Lu Changsheng pondered and muttered to himself.
Thinking about the aspects of the Nine-Nine Profound Talisman Scripture that were currently helpful to him.
Besides mastering many powerful talismans.
He could also craft a formation Dao talisman artifact.
After all, refining talismans into formations could be said to be the essence of this cultivation method.
It could elevate his combat power by a level.
Then, using the talisman nurturing method from the Nine-Nine Profound Talisman Scripture, nurture a few life-saving talismans.
This way, if he encountered a Core Formation True Person or a Pseudo-Core True Person, he would have some ability to protect himself.
“But to craft a simplified version of the Nine-Nine Profound Truth Scroll, I need to use rare materials like Black Obsidian Iron and Five Elements Metal.”
“Several of these materials are third-rank heavenly materials and earthly treasures, and it’s clearly impossible to gather them all in the Red Leaf Valley market.”
“Moreover, if I want to nurture third-rank treasure talismans, I must use third-rank talisman crafting materials to draw the talismans.”
Lu Changsheng frowned slightly.
After all, the Red Leaf Valley market was just a newly established market.
Among medium-sized markets, it could only be considered relatively poor, at the bottom.
Therefore, it was very difficult to purchase third-rank materials within the market.
Unless he was lucky, otherwise he wouldn’t be able to acquire them even if he tried to purchase them.
“After Xiyue and the Lu family’s matters are concluded, I’ll first go to the Qingyun Merchant Association in Nine Dragons City and take a look.”
“If they don’t have it in Nine Dragons City, I can go to Nine Heavens Immortal City and also claim the bounties for the two rogue cultivators from before.”
Lu Changsheng thought to himself slightly.
In his opinion, it was worth making a trip out to craft a talisman artifact and nurture treasure talismans.
With his current combat power comparable to the late stage of Foundation Establishment, going to the Immortal City would not be dangerous as long as he didn’t encounter a Core Formation True Person.
“Later, I will also refine some sets of talismans that can form talisman formations, so that encountering late-stage Foundation Establishment or even Pseudo-Core rogue cultivators won’t be a big problem.”
Lu Changsheng thought to himself.
He now possessed spiritual sense comparable to the late stage of Foundation Establishment, and also had the Xuan Yuan Pearl with him.
As long as he had enough talismans, he could easily cast some talisman formations.
If he used a hundred second-rank talismans to form a talisman formation, he was confident in suppressing and killing a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator.
As for Pseudo-Core True Persons, Lu Changsheng had never encountered one and wasn’t sure of their strength.
But based on the power of a talisman formation composed of a hundred second-rank talismans, even if it couldn’t kill the opponent, it could at least make them shed a layer of skin.
Since Xiao Xiyue could give birth at any time soon.
Therefore, apart from occasionally visiting the Lu family’s talisman shop and the Peace Talisman Hall, Lu Changsheng spent most of his time accompanying Xiao Xiyue, waiting for the child to be born.
A month later.
Inside the cave dwelling, Lu Changsheng tightly held Xiao Xiyue’s soft and boneless hand.
“Wah–”
A clear cry of a baby sounded.
At the same time, a strong and mysterious fluctuation surged out.
Accompanied by a system prompt.
【Congratulations to the host for giving birth to the second child with a spiritual body, obtaining one drawing opportunity!】
“What, a spiritual body!?”
Even though Lu Changsheng had previously guessed that this child’s talent was good, he was still surprised when he heard this system prompt.
He didn’t expect the child Xiao Xiyue gave birth to actually possess a spiritual body.
Furthermore, giving birth to a child with a spiritual body for the second time also resulted in a system reward.
However, thinking of the rarity of spiritual bodies, Lu Changsheng also felt slightly relieved.
He didn’t think too much and quickly returned to his senses, focusing his gaze on Xiao Xiyue.
He took out a Clear Wind Dew Talisman and used it on Xiao Xiyue, helping her regulate her body and replenish her depleted vitality.
“Xiyue, you’ve worked hard.”
Lu Changsheng held the child in one hand, cast a cleaning spell, and then embraced his beloved wife.
“I’ve finally given birth to a child for Husband Lu.”
Xiao Xiyue leaned into her lover’s embrace, a motherly smile appearing on her slightly pale and weak face.
During her pregnancy, she had also been looking forward to the child’s birth.
She wanted to know if it was a boy or a girl, and if it would have spiritual roots and talent.
Although she had prepared a secret spell technique in the Qingyun Sect.
And nurtured this child with her Moon Essence Spiritual Body, giving the child a high probability of having spiritual roots and good talent.
But she couldn’t be absolutely certain.
“Husband Lu, look at this child, she’s not crying, she’s looking at me, and she’s smiling.”
Xiao Xiyue looked at the baby in Lu Changsheng’s arms and said softly.
This child was a daughter.
Her skin was like jade, fair with a rosy glow, and her two large, clear eyes were looking at Lu Changsheng and Xiao Xiyue.
“Yes, this child took you eleven months to give birth to, so she must be extraordinary.”
“Look at these eyes, this nose, how much she resembles you.”
Lu Changsheng said with a smile, looking at the child.
As he had improved under the Immortal Appearance Art and Peach Blossom Gu, his appearance was extraordinary, and the children he gave birth to were all handsome boys and beautiful girls.
There were no ugly children.
“Husband Lu only knows how to coax people. She’s only this big, how can you tell anything?”
Xiao Xiyue looked at the child’s eyebrows and eyes, also very happy, showing a blissful smile.
Then she asked, “Has Husband Lu thought of a name for this child?”
“Your husband has naturally thought of one.”
Lu Changsheng replied immediately upon hearing this.
“Since it’s a girl, I hope she can be like you in the future, like the Guanghan Fairy on the moon in the nine heavens.”
“So, how about naming her Wangshu?”
Lu Changsheng smiled and said.
Wangshu, in ancient mythology, is the deity who drives the moon’s chariot, and can also refer to the moon itself.
He now liked to pick some meaning from his wives’ names when naming children.
“Wangshu, Lu Wangshu.”
Xiao Xiyue repeated the child’s name, a smile appearing on her slightly pale and weak face.
She clearly heard the meaning within it.
“If Xiyue has any names you like, that’s fine too.”
Lu Changsheng continued.
Having named over a hundred children, he wasn’t very particular about the child’s name.
Whatever name his wife liked was fine.
“Xiyue is very satisfied with this name.”
Xiao Xiyue said with a gentle smile.
Immediately, the two of them held the child, whispering sweet words to each other, showing their affection.
At the same time.
Qingyun Sect.
On the magnificent palace on the summit of Colorful Cloud Peak, a stunningly beautiful woman stood quietly by the railing, gazing into the distance.
Her face was so beautiful that it was difficult to describe with words like ‘alluring’.
Her tall, slender, and graceful figure was clad in a palace dress that flowed like colorful clouds.
Her dark, beautiful long hair was styled into a cloud bun, secured with a colorful phoenix hair ornament, appearing dignified, elegant, and exceptionally radiant.
Simply standing there, she exuded an air of noble grace that made people feel inferior and dared not profane her.
“More than three years have passed, I wonder how Xiyue is doing.”
Yun Wanshang gazed into the distance, and suddenly a surge of emotion welled up in her heart, making her think of her disciple, Xiao Xiyue, who had gone down the mountain.
When Xiao Xiyue went down the mountain, she had told her that this training would be short, three years, and long, five years.
Now that three years had passed, a sudden surge of emotion made her think of Xiao Xiyue’s situation.
Although Xiao Xiyue’s training wouldn’t involve too much danger.
But she was still somewhat worried.
In her leisure time, she had also pondered the Supreme Emotion Severing Art.
Following Xiao Xiyue’s insights from before, her usual viewing also brought different understandings.
She gained a deeper understanding of the profoundness of this cultivation method.
She knew that the process of going from having emotions to severing emotions in the Supreme Emotion Severing Art made it easier for people to fall into it the more they cultivated.
A single mistake could lead to being unable to extricate oneself.
After all, everyone has seven emotions and six desires.
Even with a firm Dao heart, facing the word ’emotion’ is very difficult to resolve.
“Master.”
Just then, a woman dressed in a palace-style white dress arrived at the pavilion and bowed to Yun Wanshang.
This woman appeared to be around twenty-five or twenty-six years old.
Her face was exquisite and well-defined, her beautiful eyes were sharp and long, possessing both feminine softness and a hint of cold heroism.
Her nose was high and delicate, a bit more would be rigid, a bit less would be soft, and her lips were tender, red without needing makeup.
Her long black hair was simply tied into a ponytail, and she carried a spiritual sword on her back that was entirely sky-blue with flowing ripples, exuding a cold and aloof aura, like a peerless female sword immortal.
“Qingyi, you’re back. Has the matter progressed?”
Yun Wanshang looked at this woman and asked.
This woman was her eldest disciple, Chu Qingyi.
She had been sent out on a mission earlier.
“Master, according to my investigation, the Xiahou family indeed has problems, with traces of cultivating demonic arts.”
Chu Qingyi’s lips parted, her voice clear and cold as she spoke.
“Can you tell which lineage these traces of demonic arts belong to? Are they foreign spies?”
Yun Wanshang heard this and was not surprised, asking.
“This disciple has not yet investigated the relevant information.”
“But through some clues, the Xiahou family’s demonic arts should be related to the Corpse Refining lineage.”
Chu Qingyi said.
“Corpse Refining lineage.”
Yun Wanshang heard this, and her beautiful eyes, like a brilliant galaxy, revealed a hint of coldness.