Cultivation Starts from Farming-Chapter 557 - 282: Power of the Original Divine Puppet Spirit-Enhancing Talisman (3)
If it weren’t for the fact that this puppet was under his direct control, he might have turned around and fled in the face of this overwhelming threat.
He clearly felt that if this puppet were to release this arrow, even if he fully deployed the sword array for defense, he might not be able to successfully block it.
If it were an ordinary cultivator at the Golden Core Perfection level, they would likely be pulverized instantaneously under this arrow, with no chance of survival.
"This power definitely reaches the quasi-Fourth Rank level!"
After the shock, Xu Ping was left with sheer joy. 𝑓𝑟𝑒𝘦𝓌𝑒𝑏𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝘭.𝒸𝘰𝑚
The original "Divine Puppet Spirit-Enhancing Talisman" bestowed far more power to the puppet than he had originally expected.
He had thought that at most, it would reach the level of his sword array, but he didn’t expect it to exceed that.
This original ’Divine Puppet Spirit-Enhancing Talisman’ was truly terrifying.
However, at this moment of delight, Xu Ping keenly noticed that this Third-rank Top-grade Puppet seemed to have some anomalies.
"Isn’t the pressure on this Third-rank Top-grade Puppet a bit too much?"
Xu Ping’s eyebrows furrowed tightly.
After carefully observing for a while, he realized that the power of this original "Divine Puppet Spirit-Enhancing Talisman" was too formidable, far exceeding his expectations.
Although this meticulously crafted Third-rank Top-grade Puppet successfully withstood the power of the rune, the price was significant.
Drawing on his deep knowledge of puppetry, Xu Ping closely observed every subtle change in the puppet.
Soon, he concluded that this puppet could fire at full power a maximum of five times, after which it would collapse under the immense pressure.
"Did I painstakingly create something that’s essentially disposable?" Xu Ping was utterly frustrated.
Using a Third-rank Top-grade Puppet as a consumable is something that any top puppet master would find unacceptable.
Even a grandmaster of puppetry like Gu Yuntao, with advanced skills and abundant resources, would likely feel distressed.
"If even a Third-rank Top-grade Puppet cannot perfectly bear the power of such a rune, doesn’t it mean that at least a quasi-Fourth Rank Puppet is needed to use the ’Divine Puppet Spirit-Enhancing Talisman’ without concerns?"
At this thought, Xu Ping couldn’t help but feel a headache coming on.
A quasi-Fourth Rank Puppet is such a high-level existence that its crafting difficulty and the materials and techniques required far exceed his current capabilities.
He wasn’t even a Third-rank Top-grade Puppet Master yet, so how could he possibly craft a quasi-Fourth Rank Puppet?
"Oh well, though this puppet can only be used as a consumable, its demonstrated power reaching the quasi-Fourth Rank level means it wasn’t a futile effort after all."
Xu Ping consoled himself, finding some solace in the formidable power contained within the puppet.
In his view, crafting another Third-rank Top-grade Puppet would ensure absolute success in the campaign against the Seed Puppet Sect.
Even if he couldn’t win, he could escape with ease.
"No matter what, I need to quickly refine a Third-rank Top-grade Puppet and officially become a Third-rank Top-grade Puppet Master."
With a flick of his sleeve, the Third-rank Top-grade Puppet disappeared, replaced by two piles of puppet materials.
"I hope these materials of the Third-rank Top-grade Puppet can yield a successful outcome."
Looking at the materials before him, Xu Ping steadied his resolve and formally began the endeavor to become a Third-rank Top-grade Puppet Master.
He picked up a piece of metal material emitting a gentle glow, crucial to the puppet’s framework, hard and incredibly tough, providing stable support to the puppet.
He lightly caressed the material, feeling the spiritual power fluctuations within.
Then, he placed the material on a specially designed artifact refining platform, exhaling his pill fire to mold it.
The flames licked the material with precision under his control, gradually softening it.
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Time passed swiftly, like a white steed flitting past.
Unbeknownst to him, three years had quietly slipped by.
By then, the chamber was suffused with intense spiritual power fluctuations.
A brand new Third-rank Top-grade Puppet stood silently at the center of the chamber, radiating formidable auras.
The puppet’s appearance was lifelike, with smooth and elegant lines, its eyes flickering with lively light as if endowed with life.
"It’s finally completed!"
Looking at the masterpiece before him, Xu Ping couldn’t help but break into a smile.
Though he had only managed to craft one puppet from two piles of Third-rank Top-grade Puppet materials, it undoubtedly signified his well-deserved status as a Third-rank Top-grade Puppet Master.
"With this puppet, there’s more assurance in the campaign against the Seed Puppet Sect."
Xu Ping murmured to himself, a hint of joy flashing in his eyes.
After all, he now possessed two Third-rank Top-grade Puppets, each inscribed with the original "Divine Puppet Spirit-Enhancing Talisman."
A volley from these could likely overcome the strong puppet array previously demonstrated by Gu Yuntao.
Thus, even if unexpected situations arose during the campaign against the Seed Puppet Sect, having two powerful Third-rank Top-grade Puppets would ensure a safe retreat.
"Now that the puppet crafting stage is over, and it’s challenging to obtain Third-rank Top-grade Puppet materials in the short term, I should focus more on the quasi-Fourth Rank talisman legacy."
Xu Ping thought privately about his next steps.
The quasi-Fourth Rank talisman could still offer some combat improvement, since puppets, while strong, have usage limits and cannot be used anytime.
Furthermore, if he could form a talisman array with quasi-Fourth Rank talismans, its power would surpass even the puppets, potentially reaching real Fourth Rank and Nascent Soul Level effortlessly.
That would undoubtedly enhance his power significantly.
"Besides, the ’Wind Night Sword Skill’ must not be neglected either."
Reminded of this, Xu Ping unhesitatingly brought up the proficiency panel.
The panel clearly displayed:
[Wind Night Sword Skill Mastery: 932 / 1600]
