Cultivation Starts from Farming-Chapter 529 - 274: Refining Mid-grade Tier-3 Puppets (Part 2)
Xu Ping’s hands were as steady as a rock, meticulously tracing along the rune lines he had long planned in his mind.
Time passed, and when the final stroke was completed.
In an instant, the entire puppet burst into intense spiritual light, the rune lines shining with dazzling brilliance, as if coming to life.
As the spiritual light converged, the "Divine Puppet Spirit-Enhancing Talisman" was successfully inscribed onto the puppet.
"It’s done!"
Witnessing this scene, Xu Ping’s expression remained calm. To him, this successful inscription did not stir much emotion in his heart.
After all, given his multiple practices and the current high success rate, failure would seem more unusual.
"Let’s test its power first."
Xu Ping took the puppet out of the chamber.
Only by understanding the puppet’s true power could he be prepared for various situations in the future.
When planning strategies against enemies, he can also handle it with ease.
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Inside the cave.
Crash!
The water lake rat was watering the withered tree with Spiritual Spring water.
Despite years of meticulous care, the withered tree showed almost no change, but on close observation, one could sense a slight increase in its vitality.
"Should I use the water lake rat to test the puppet’s power?"
Xu Ping’s gaze inadvertently fell on the water lake rat; he subconsciously touched his chin as this thought crossed his mind.
Over the years, the water lake rat has indulged itself, swallowing and consuming all the Third-rank Upper Grade Demon Beast Flesh.
Thanks to this, its aura has reached the peak level of Third-rank Middle Grade.
With a few more years of honing, it might attempt to break through to Third-rank Upper Grade.
By then, with the water lake rat’s talent, it would be a formidable force among late Third-rank demons.
More importantly, with its lifespan, breaking through to the Fourth Rank transformation into a Demon Monarch also has a slender chance.
"Forget it."
Xu Ping quickly dismissed this thought.
After all, although the water lake rat is currently at the peak state of Third-rank Middle Grade, this Third-rank puppet inscribed with the "Divine Puppet Spirit-Enhancing Talisman" has had its power greatly enhanced.
If he were to test it rashly on the water lake rat, a careless mistake could severely injure it.
This would inevitably affect its breakthrough to Third-rank Upper Grade.
"I’ll be the guinea pig then."
After some internal deliberation, Xu Ping took the puppet to a spacious area within the cave.
The water lake rat, still diligently watering the withered tree, was blissfully unaware that it had narrowly escaped a catastrophe.
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The spacious area of the cave was vast and silent.
Xu Ping took his position and first summoned the Purple Mist Banner.
With a soft shout, the Purple Mist Banner instantly blossomed with dazzling light, a mass of thick purple mist rapidly spreading like tidal waves, enveloping him entirely.
Then, with a thought, Xu Ping commanded the puppet.
In an instant, the puppet seemed infused with a soul, reacting immediately.
It lifted the uniquely designed curved bow mechanically yet fluidly, executing the motion in one seamless flow without the slightest hitch.
Its eyes gleamed with a lively light, as if imbued with consciousness.
The bowstring was slowly drawn back, a powerful force gathered on the bow, causing the surrounding air to warp slightly under its pressure.
"Boom!"
A thunderous roar shattered the silence of the cave.
The arrow shot from the puppet’s bow like lightning, carrying boundless power as it surged toward the purple mist.
Where it passed, a clear trail remained, the surrounding Spiritual Qi violently disturbed, forming small whirlpools of Spiritual Power.
Within the purple mist, Xu Ping observed it all carefully through the layers of haze.
"Not bad, this strike should reach the peak of the Middle Stage of Golden Core."
Xu Ping felt the immense power contained within the arrow, nodding in satisfaction.
This power was as expected, even stronger than he had originally imagined, filling him with a faint sense of joy.
The power was as expected, even stronger than he had imagined.
"If there were three such puppets, suppressing a Late-Stage Golden Core master should not be a problem."
With this thought, Xu Ping waved his sleeve.
Instantly, two lifelike Third-rank Middle Grade puppets appeared.
These two puppets were naturally previously seized from Lv Wenbo.
However, these two Third-rank Middle Grade puppets were not bow and arrow type, and due to their inherent characteristics, could not fully utilize the power of the "Divine Puppet Spirit-Enhancing Talisman".
Thus, Xu Ping had planned to modify them once his puppetry reached the Third-rank Middle Grade level.
Then, inscribe the "Divine Puppet Spirit-Enhancing Talisman" on them to unleash their full potential power.
Now, his puppetry had already broken through to the Third-rank Middle Grade level, making it undoubtedly the perfect time to implement the plan.
He did not hesitate in the least.
Quickly, Xu Ping carefully stored all the Third-rank puppets and then turned and swiftly returned to the chamber to prepare for a new round of puppet modification work.
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Five years flew by like a fleeting horse, passing in a hurry.
The chamber was quiet and still.
Only the faint glow of Spiritual Power flickered intermittently in the air.
Two majestic, powerful puppets stood silently, resembling two immovable mountains.
"Finally done."
Xu Ping gazed at the two Third-rank Middle Grade puppets, now modified and successfully inscribed with the "Divine Puppet Spirit-Enhancing Talisman," his eyes filled with satisfaction as he nodded approvingly.
