Chapter 144
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Chapter 144: Giant Spirit, Sky-High Technique Spell
Staring at the Great Might Dragon Vajra Strength diagram Mu Lin had drawn, Meng Rui recognized it as identical to the patterns carved on the Substitute Paper Figure earlier.
During the battle observation, she’d already sensed the talisman formation on the paper figure bore similarities to Vajra Strength. Yet the Great Might Dragon’s sheer dominance, combined with Mu Lin’s absurdly short time mastering the Vajra Strength talismans, made Master Meng Rui dismiss the possibility entirely.
It was like witnessing a high school graduate being declared a national academician before even starting college. Even if the academician shared a student’s name, only a madman would assume they were the same person.
But this madness now unfolded before her eyes. Master Meng Rui felt her worldview crumble, as though her decades of effort had been wasted.
As a talisman formation master deeply tied to puppetcraft, she knew better than anyone how grueling mastery was.
“How long did I take to craft my first master-level talisman? Seven years? Nine? I’d even prided myself as a genius—others needed decades!”
Though certain Mu Lin wasn’t lying, she blurted, “You’re truly self-taught in Vajra Strength talismans?”
“Well…”
Mu Lin sensed his oversight. To soften the absurdity, he offered, “My painting background helps. Art and talisman work share principles.”
“A master-level talisman in one month isn’t ‘background’!”
Meng Rui steadied herself, then pressed urgently, “Does this painting gift boost only Vajra Strength talismans… or all formations?”
Mu Lin hesitated—not about capability.
By treating talismans as paintings, his techniques (vivid imagery, Soul Resonance, The Finishing Touch) enhanced any formation. The dilemma was revealing this to Meng Rui.
He chose honesty. The risks were manageable.
He wasn’t unprotected. Teacher Dongfang Ya’s favor, the Anping Taoist Palace’s reliance on him for prestige, and the Mountain Elder’s guardianship ensured safety until graduation. Post-graduation, even without becoming a triumphant “crooked-mouthed ruler,” his Substitute Paper Figure guaranteed survival.
Disclosing to select individuals now held more gain than peril. His talent wasn’t a stealable physical trait like “supreme bones,” but intangible comprehension.
“Master, I can’t say for certain,” he replied. “I’ve only practiced Vajra Strength talismans.”
Without pause, Meng Rui slid three jade slips toward him.
“This is the talisman formation of Speed, Giant Spirit, and Sky-High Technique. Take a look and see if you can draw them.”
“Thank you, Master.”
The three jade slips caught Mu Lin’s attention. After expressing his gratitude, he immediately took the slips and examined them carefully.
He discovered that among the three formations, Speed was basic, Giant Spirit intermediate, and Sky-High Technique advanced.
As the name suggested, Speed enhanced movement.
Giant Spirit had a unique function – it could enlarge a puppet’s size when inscribed.
The increased size made the puppet’s strength grow dramatically.
However, being an intermediate formation, it had flaws.
First, it only affected size and strength. Defense and speed remained unchanged, sometimes even decreasing after enlargement.
Second, the enlarged Giant Spirit puppet consumed much more energy.
“Still just a mid-level talisman, not the ultimate heaven-earth manifestation.”
Mu Lin turned to the advanced formation – Sky-High Technique Spell.
This was also unique.
Though Qi Practitioners followed countless paths, all methods shared the same origin, converging toward unity.
This unity was the sky itself.
Upon reaching higher realms, Qi Practitioners didn’t just pursue physical power but sought to comprehend natural laws and manipulate worldly forces to boost spell power.
Momentum and City God Realm represented such comprehension.
Sky-High meant “touching the heavens.”
This spell allowed users or puppets to harmonize with the sky, making it easier to channel natural forces and gather spiritual energy, both for combat and cultivation.
“Master Meng Rui once mentioned this spell as her trump card. To think she’d give it to me! Concealing my identity was wise.”
“She truly possesses remarkable treasures.”
As Mu Lin mused, Master Meng Rui pressed urgently:
“Can you sense these spells? Can you draw them? You needn’t finish now. If you replicate the Sky-High Technique Spell within five days, I’ll impart all my knowledge to you.”
Mu Lin cut her off:
“Five days is unnecessary. Bring me a table.”
Master Meng Rui’s eyes widened briefly before she smiled. “Of course. Flowers and Butterflies, prepare the table.”
Soon, a table arrived with Flowers and Butterflies attending nearby. Master Meng Rui personally ground ink beside Mu Lin, eager to witness his skill.
Ignoring her, Mu Lin first studied pre-drawn talismans with his artist’s eye, examining their structure and Beauty of the Art. He combined visual analysis with Soul Resonance, sensing the formations’ spiritual essence.
This lasted an hour of meditation. Master Meng Rui waited patiently, anticipation growing.
Finally, Mu Lin moved.
His brush danced like flowing clouds as he drew the Speed talisman. The strokes carried such aerial grace that viewers felt weightless, as if soaring through skies.
Through Soul Resonance, Master Meng Rui recognized success before completion. Mu Lin’s master-level calligraphy and Grandmaster-level painting ensured perfect execution on first attempt, the talisman even bearing traces of wind essence.
Yet when finished, Mu Lin frowned thoughtfully instead of celebrating. Master Meng Rui swallowed her praise, fists tightening.
“Unsatisfied with one success? Show me your limits then!”
