Chapter 142
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Chapter 142: Mystical Yellow Path Talisman
The scene before them shifted rapidly, and by the time everyone regained their senses, they found themselves standing on solid ground in the midst of a dense forest.
“Oh no, we’ve lost many people,” Chef Zhao quickly counted the numbers, realizing over four hundred had vanished. Suffering such losses right from the start cast a shadow over his heart.
Hongmo Zhengfang casually took out a golden seal the size of a baby’s fist, breathed out a puff of Demonic Energy, and sensing quietly said, “The people are temporarily safe, just fifty miles ahead. But that could change soon. Even at the boundary of Wan Nest Island, Spirit Motion Stage Cultivators cannot tread. If we hurry, we might recover the bodies; but in just a moment, there may be nothing left to find.”
“I’ll scout ahead; you all can catch up slowly,” Li Hui said, lightly patting the Yin-Yang beast beneath him, summoning a strong wind as he took off into the distance alone.
“Brother Yue, can your disciple really handle this? Can he break through various restrictions?” Hongmo Zhengfang still thought Qian Qiu Yue was a man and assumed her last name was Yue, showcasing his preconceived notions.
“If he can’t do it, he’ll die. The same goes for the disciples of the Hongmo Sect and our Great Xia Sect,” Qian Qiu Yue replied icily. Hongmo Zhengfang shivered, more uncertain about her abilities now.
Li Hui volunteered to step in, motivated not just by the plight of those four hundred. In reality, Hongmo Zhengfang held the Slave Seal, which could swap places with a mere thought, transporting him to those fifty miles away. But this lazy fellow wouldn’t act without some coaxing or threats, so Li Hui decided to run there himself. The real reason, however, was that the Xiuhuan suddenly spoke, urging him to slip away from Qian Qiu Yue and Hongmo Zhengfang’s sights.
“Xiuhuan, it’s been almost half a year. You owe me four requests every month. After five months, that’s twenty requests.”
“Ugh, stop nagging!” Xiuhuan, not wanting to admit it, quickly changed the subject and asked, “What’s going on with the little demon and half-demon in your bag of treasures?”
Guang Jin interjected, “Who are you calling a little demon? Which eye of yours saw this monk as a little demon? I’ve suffered for a thousand years, and now it’s a fresh start; it’s not necessarily a bad opportunity.”
“Haha, you’re quite proud, aren’t you? If it’s all cleared, then what is it but a little demon?” Xiuhuan, acting senior, declared, “I am your master’s chief steward, obeying my orders will surely bring you benefits in the future.”
“What exactly are you?” Guang Jin, with such low cultivation, couldn’t see into the Bamboo Box and could only guess inwardly.
“Remember, my name is Yu Zimao; just hearing it suggests awe-inspiring might, a blessing from the immortal realms, living as long as the heavens!” Xiuhuan loved to boast, and eventually returned to the topic, saying, “That little whatever, not only did you collect a little demon, but you also lucked out by nurturing a lightning attribute half-demon! With its shed skin, you can draw Thunder Talisman and Thunder Shield Talisman. When thunderstorms come, it can help it grow rapidly.”
Li Hui knew Xiuhuan wouldn’t remember names; it used to refer to the elder of the Jade Symbol Sect as “that guy” and “that little guy,” totally unclear about who was actually meant. Now, another “little whatever” was added to the mix.
“Using thunderstorms to help it grow? That could be a shortcut. If we find Thunder Crystal Jade or electrical Miao Jade, I believe it would be even more helpful.”
“Oh? Little whatever, your knowledge has grown quite a bit,” Xiuhuan exclaimed in surprise, “What’s going on? Did you transform the Golden Threshold Thirty-Six Symbols within you? And also bury two sets of Qi-based Talisman formations?”
“Correct! Using the talismans as a guide, Heavenly Arrays and Earthly Arrays draw Qi into the body and condense the true seed!” Li Hui spoke dreamily. In fact, the treasure cabinet grew from the true seed; Chen Mengde, seeking to deceive, wanted to simulate the formation with talismans, much like the age-old question of which came first, the egg or the chicken? They were still far from success and needed constant learning and exploration.
Xiuhuan laughed heartily, “Hahaha, you’re just blowing smoke. Isn’t it merely a talisman formation that draws in spiritual energy? Many sects have similar formations; the resting place for true disciples must surely have Gathering Spirit Formations.”
Li Hui was unfazed, observing the terrain with the magical dragon eyes of the Yin-Yang beast while scoffing, “If it’s only a Gathering Spirit Formation, would you need to go through all that trouble burying talismans? The Gathering Spirit Formation outside only increases the concentration of spiritual energy. The talismans inside constantly adjust the flow of spiritual energy. So my meridians can be called a grand formation, and my acupoints become the nodes of this grand formation, along with the Miao Jade inside the Bamboo Box arranged in a specific order, forming a filter. How does this compare to the Gathering Spirit Formation? In terms of both function and effectiveness, how many times stronger is it? You tell me!”
“Th-th-th-this…” Xiuhuan fell silent, struggling to find a response. The more he thought about it, the more profound it seemed, especially the arrangement of those talismans. It wasn’t merely vigorous advancement, but continuously splitting spiritual energy. Although some areas still appeared immature, he had to admit the therapeutic effects were outstanding.
“Xiuhuan, let’s return to the original topic. When will you fulfill those twenty requests? Once I pass away, the fate of the Jade Symbol Sect will also end. Then, I will roam freely in the vastness of the heavens and seas, and you can go wherever you want!”
“Really?” Xiuhuan felt excitement as freedom seemed just a step away. Considering the effort accumulated over the years, what were those twenty requests? A mere drizzle!
“It really can’t be more truthful!”
As soon as the words left his mouth, Li Hui frowned slightly. A small black dot flew toward the left rocky mountain, and through the magical dragon eyes, he saw a massive black eagle. Additionally, there was an unnatural distortion in front of the jungle, clearly set up with restrictions.
Xiuhuan spoke up: “By eliminating four requests, you can obtain a Nine Patterns Three Exotics Mystical Yellow Path Talisman from me. A mere prohibition is like passing clouds in front of this talisman.”
“Mystical Yellow Path Talisman?” Li Hui exclaimed, “I’ve never heard of such a talisman existing in the Jade Symbol Sect; at least it’s not recorded in the comprehensive talisman tome.”
“Fool, do you really think the Jade Symbol Sect would store all talisman methods in the scripture hall? Let me enlighten you: the true outline of talisman methods covers an exceedingly broad spectrum. Just the complete set for breaking formations, dismantling techniques, and overcoming prohibitions consists of nine hundred and thirty-six kinds, with many more non-set talismans. The Mystical Yellow Path Talisman can establish the Mystical Heavenly and Yellow Path and calculate the weaknesses of formations and prohibitions autonomously, while also temporarily controlling some simple formations or restrictions.”
Li Hui felt a surge of excitement, saying with conviction, “Three Mystic Yellow Path Talismans along with their talisman methods, and we’ll settle your past demands.”
“No way! I’m at a disadvantage.”
Xiuhuan protested, “Talisman laws are off-limits; I can’t give them to you due to restrictions. However, I can offer plenty of other assistance, like helping you nurture the Control Poison Decree, making it more powerful and usable more times. For example, that Mystical Demon Crying Blood Talisman you have has strict environmental requirements; I can make a small adjustment to turn it into a Mystical Demon Talisman, suitable for dealing with numerous brutes and spirits.”
Li Hui remained resolute: “No, I want the Mystical Yellow Path Talisman’s talisman methods. You know my talisman-making is rather unique; isn’t it possible to lessen the restrictions?”
“Hmph, you certainly have clever schemes,” Xiuhuan fell silent. He wanted to observe how much progress the “little whatever” had made over the past few months before making a decision.
