Cultivation Starts from Farming-Chapter 556 - 282: The Power of the Original Divine Puppet Spirit-Enhancing Talisman (Part 2)
Even so, after this period of research and practice, although his puppetry technique has not yet fully reached the exquisite level of third-rank top-grade, he is already very close to this goal.
"I’ve been lingering in Ancient Sand City for a long time now. With the third-rank top-grade puppet successfully crafted, it’s time to leave."
Xu Ping cupped his hands and made his farewell to Gu Yuntao.
At this moment, his heart was filled with anticipation.
Now that the third-rank top-grade puppet was successfully crafted, he was eager to inscribe the original version of the "Divine Puppet Spirit-Enhancing Talisman" on it.
Once successfully inscribed, this puppet’s power will take a qualitative leap, exerting extraordinary and unimaginable strength.
However, he did not plan to inscribe it in Ancient Sand City.
Although he and Gu Yuntao had sworn an oath, establishing a certain trust between them, human nature is unpredictable. To prevent any unforeseen events, he decided it would be safer to return to Cangyue Mountain for the inscription.
Upon hearing Xu Ping’s farewell, Gu Yuntao did not make much effort to retain him, merely nodding slightly and reminding him:
"Fellow cultivator, while focusing on researching puppetry, do not forget about the way of spirit talismans."
"If you can successfully inscribe the quasi-fourth rank Ice River Talisman, it will play a crucial role in our campaign against the Seed Puppet Sect, lending us significant support." Gu Yuntao stated earnestly.
"Quasi-fourth rank Ice River Talisman?" Xu Ping’s expression slightly changed upon hearing this.
Instantly, he recalled the contents of the Ice River Talisman from the jade slip.
This talisman has slightly weaker attack power but extremely strong control. Once deployed, it can instantly freeze everything around it, greatly restricting the actions of agile puppets.
"No problem, but this quasi-fourth rank talisman is too difficult, I can only promise to do my best." Xu Ping cupped his hands and replied.
He understood that Gu Yuntao passing this quasi-fourth rank talisman to him was not only as a form of reward but also hoping that he could display the power of the talisman at a critical moment.
However, given his current level of Divine Sense and cultivation realm, even with the assistance of a skilled panel, it would be difficult to inscribe it in a short period.
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Two months later.
In the cave of Cangyue Mountain.
"Over the past year, have the Red Flame Golden Beetles shown any unusual changes?" Xu Ping asked calmly, looking at the sycophantic Water Lake Mouse before him.
"Replying to the master, these Red Flame Golden Beetles have not shown any significant major changes, except that the life energy they exude is noticeably stronger than before."
The Water Lake Mouse showed a flattering expression.
"Hmm."
Xu Ping nodded slightly, reassured about the condition of the Red Flame Golden Beetles.
As long as their life energy is increasing, there should be no problem.
Afterward, Xu Ping proceeded towards the secret chamber.
Upon entering the chamber, he couldn’t hide his inner urgency and eagerly took out the third-rank top-grade puppet.
This puppet stood quietly in the chamber, like a majestic War God, exuding an awe-inspiring aura.
"Hopefully, once the original version of the ’Divine Puppet Spirit-Enhancing Talisman’ is inscribed on this puppet, the power it exhibits will not disappoint my expectations."
Xu Ping gazed at the puppet before him, resembling a War God, a fiery anticipation flickering in his eyes. 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝓮𝒘𝙚𝙗𝒏𝙤𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝒐𝙢
If everything goes as he imagined, this puppet will undoubtedly become another crucial trump card for him.
Despite his heart full of anticipation, Xu Ping did not let it cloud his judgement or blind his actions.
Instead, he began to meditate and regulate his energy.
Inscribing the ’Divine Puppet Spirit-Enhancing Talisman’ is no simple matter; even with the skilled panel at hand, there is no room for carelessness.
Time silently slipped away in tranquility, and after several days, Xu Ping had recovered to a peak state.
"Let’s begin!"
Xu Ping’s expression turned serious.
He then gently dipped the talisman pen into the spiritual ink made from demon beast blood, formally beginning the first stroke of the inscription.
The tip of the talisman pen slowly moved along the puppet’s arm; he dared not lose focus for even a moment.
His gaze was concentrated and dedicated, tightly fixed on the talisman lines upon the puppet’s arm, as if the entire world consisted only of these strokes.
This time, the inscription felt much easier than before, and Xu Ping smoothly inscribed the complete ’Divine Puppet Spirit-Enhancing Talisman’ on the puppet.
With the completion of the final stroke.
The puppet suddenly released a dazzling spiritual light, with the talisman shining with an unusual brilliance, as if it had come alive.
The light was intense and glaring, instantly illuminating the entire chamber.
The radiance persisted for a moment before gradually dimming.
The chamber slowly returned to calm, yet the lingering waves of spiritual power still made the recent occurrences feel extraordinary.
"Finally done!"
Witnessing the scene, Xu Ping couldn’t help but reveal a slight smile.
No explosion occurred; indeed, the third-rank top-grade puppet managed to fully withstand the power of the original ’Divine Puppet Spirit-Enhancing Talisman.’
Xu Ping couldn’t hold back his elation, eager to test the puppet’s power.
He stepped back a few paces, standing in one corner of the chamber, muttering spells and activated the puppet with mana.
Immediately, the puppet’s eyes radiated brilliance, with the talisman on its body lighting up again, releasing an intense aura from it.
Xu Ping’s mind twitched slightly, issuing commands.
The puppet slowly raised its robust arm, steadily pulling back that enormous bow.
As spiritual qi surged madly within the puppet’s form, a power so formidable it verged on terrifying was instantly locked onto Xu Ping.
"This... the power is incredibly frightening!"
Xu Ping couldn’t help but gasp, his pupils constricting sharply, feeling his scalp tingle.
