Secret Records of the Leader of the Beichen Sword Sect-Chapter 969 - 498: Jade Pendant (3)
However, talisman crafting in the Mystic Sect is much more complex. In a certain sense, talisman crafting, Array Dao, Alchemy Dao, and Artifact Refining Path, not to mention the Mathematics Dao, are all interconnected.
Every meridian and silk thread must be repeatedly refined to remove impurities to perform the corresponding magic spell. Even the simplest Red Evil Fire Talisman requires repeated refining and infusing with Red Evil Spiritual Qi, transforming the colorless and intangible Spirit Silk into Fire Spirit Silk containing Red Evil Spiritual Qi. Preparing to draw together strands of Red Evil Earth Vein to form a gigantic Daoist field for stamping the final talisman.
Once the washing is complete, the woven silk cloth must be carefully cut, neatly trimmed to the appropriate size. If too small, it can’t accommodate enough Daoist skill, resulting in reduced shelf life; if too large, it’s purely wasteful and may lead to loss of control. Only a solid and stable Daoist field can bring out the greatest effect.
During this talisman crafting process, due to impurities, mistakes, or overload, it might cause significant loss, similar to being possessed by a demon with True Qi running wild. And the subsequent stamping of talismans is even more challenging, akin to setting up an array and Qi Refining. One needs to imprint an entire set of complete talismans with Divine Sense and a Breathing Qi all at once, with only one chance.
Yes, failure means the magic won’t work, and it’s all a waste.
To be honest, Tie Dan is indeed not proficient in the art of talismans. His Five Arts are purely entry-level, at best just full of tricky ideas, but his craftsmanship is still unrefined, just messing around with talisman painting. Although he barely managed to paint the sword talisman magic spell, it did waste a lot of Immortal Silk, roughly calculating the loss rate and defect rate... ahem, it’s a bit off the charts. If Cloud Platform finds out about this, perhaps the Five Elders of Five Directions, Nine Great Mysterious Gates, and Ten Supreme Venerable would roll up their sleeves and come after him...
Fortunately, Tie Dan, with his remarkable natural talent and practice making perfect, had a large pile of Immortal Silk to practice with. After several attempts, he managed to craft a substantial number of Divinity Transformation Level Immortal Talismans.
For example, the three given to Xiao Baoqin: the first one imprinted with Ice River Escape, in case they can’t even get in through the front gate and get discovered, no need to talk, just turn around and run. Should he successfully enter the city but can’t get into the palace, don’t panic either, the second talisman is a Blood Talisman Divine Sword, Blood Fire Burning; at that time, starting a fire in Jiangdu City as a signal. The monster section chief outside would start a post-chaotic assault, and Tie Dan could take advantage, break into the palace by force.
Just that the plan went more smoothly than Tie Dan anticipated. Xiao Baoqin surprisingly brought him into the treasury with ease, activating the Non-Fog Non-Flower Like Shadow Like Mirror Illusionary and Real Great Skill on the third talisman, bewildering the combat eunuchs and company surveillance, allowing Tie Dan to sneak into the treasury.
This is also fortunate, as Tie Dan had planned to forcefully attack Jiangdu, meticulously prepared, carried a large bag of Divinity Transformation Level battle Immortal Talismans unused, now directly using an Invisibility Talisman to slip away easily from under the noses of the Divine Sect’s small fry, stealthily heading towards the brightly lit and serenaded Jiangdu Imperial Music Bureau under the night. 𝑓𝑟ℯ𝘦𝓌𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝑐ℴ𝓂
Indeed, old and fading palace attendants, maidservants serving the deposed empress, defeated contestants from harem battles, are now thrown here to entertain the army. Nobles and officials who barely escaped with their lives also need a place to release the pent-up tension from these days.
The so-called ultimate hiding place is in the bustling city. Amidst this day and night revelry, non-stop action, in this bustling marketplace, even if Immortal Light or treasure aura inadvertently leaks out, nobody would care. The Jade Pendant is probably hidden there.
