Eternal Life: I Rely on Fortune Points for Improvement

Chapter 589: Chapter 280: I Can Become a Talisman Master Too (Part 2)

"To become a Talisman Master requires tests even in crafting Talisman Paper."

"Fortunately, I worked at Paper Garden for a month, otherwise if I were to undergo the test now, I surely wouldn’t pass this criterion. At least the Talisman Paper I crafted is far inferior in both quality and effect compared to Ma Weidong."

Jiang Feng mused silently.

"The quality of Talisman Paper relates not only to the Demon Blood but also to the final layer of Talisman Seal Technique Ma Weidong used."

"In the past, I was working alone behind closed doors in Central Earth."

"Finally arriving at Cyan Cloud Sect, yet within a scant month, I haven’t learned much useful stuff. If I face the test, I can only win on that last Talisman Seal Technique."

Jiang Feng regretted somewhat, as during this time he adhered to Changyun’s demands, constantly reading about Rune Secret Spell Basics.

He kept a low profile, honestly just wanting to grow safely.

Yet, he missed many opportunities because of this.

The number of Talisman Seal Techniques he mastered was too few; even though he had both defense and attack techniques, he hadn’t learned techniques like Ma Weidong’s that enhanced the Level of Talisman Paper and completely integrated Demon Blood with Talisman Paper.

"Top quality, not bad."

An elder seated in the main position studied the Talisman Papers before him carefully and nodded sincerely.

"Puh!"

Suddenly.

A Talisman Paper flowed with Golden Light as a Rune Talisman was injected within it. In the next instant, a complete Talisman appeared before everyone.

It was a Blood Flame Talisman, capable of piercing the Body-Protecting Shields below Foundation Establishment Powerhouses.

"Blood Finger Talisman."

"Third-Grade Talisman Master!"

Jiang Feng exclaimed internally.

That Blood Flame Talisman was crafted on the spot in front of everyone by the elder in the main seat, a sunken-eyed silent figure, using Ma Weidong’s Talisman Paper.

He did not utilize a Wolf Hair Brush and Demon Beast Blood Ink to inscribe the Talisman.

Instead, he used a finger.

With his own blood, he swiftly created a Blood Flame Talisman in a short moment.

The Talisman took shape.

The wound on the elder’s finger automatically healed.

He tossed the Talisman to Ma Weidong.

"Thank you, Master Uncle, for the Talisman!"

Ma Weidong received it with both hands and respectfully bowed to the elder.

"Continue."

The elder maintained his usual demeanor and spoke lightly.

"Yes!"

Ma Weidong stood up and carefully kept the Blood Flame Talisman.

Seeing this, Changyun felt a wave of disappointment; the elder was the Peak Master of Yagu Peak, named Xiang Pangyun. Over the years, though he remained unconcerned with worldly affairs and disinterested in many matters on Yagu Peak, he stayed hidden within his cave dwelling, acting as a hands-off Shopkeeper.

But it was due to Xiang Pangyun’s Talismans that the Blood Wolf King’s invasion was entirely slaughtered.

The talent at Yagu Peak has dwindled now.

Xiang Pangyun’s Blood Finger Talisman and his rewarding Ma Weidong with the Blood Flame Talisman indicate his intention to cultivate and elevate Ma Weidong.

It is thus evident that Ma Weidong’s elevation to Talisman Master is a certainty.

Of course, Ma Weidong is also qualified to be promoted to Talisman Master.

Changyun is merely disappointed that his disciples were born untimely, for if they could survive the turmoil, given their talents and potential, even if not as good as Ma Weidong, they would surely earn Xiang Pangyun’s guidance, quickly becoming Talisman Masters, bringing pride to him, to Yagu Peak, and to Cyan Cloud Sect.

Alas, there is no such opportunity now.

Ma Weidong approached the table.

In front of everyone, he picked up the Wolf Hair Brush.

The brush was an ordinary Wolf Hair Brush, already inspected by everyone, not a Magical Artifact.

This is the rule.

No one during assessments may use any Magical Artifacts.

"Tap!"

The Wolf Hair Brush in Ma Weidong’s hand touched the Blood Ink, and he held his breath. At the moment he lifted the brush, it was as if he had drawn up a long flame from the Blood Ink.

When the brush tip touched the Talisman Paper, a force of Heaven and Earth seemed to lock his arm, stopping his brush strokes from moving easily on the Talisman Paper.

The final step in inscribing a Talisman is to engrave the corresponding Talismanic Charm onto the Talisman Paper.

Throughout this process, the Wolf Hair Brush must not leave the Talisman Paper.

The strokes must be smooth and decisive.

If paused or interrupted, the Talisman will be destroyed, consumed by the constraint of the Rules of Heaven and Earth, turning into a flame and burning to ashes, possibly even causing backlash and self-immolation.

Therefore, the inscribing and reinforcing of Text Seal on Talisman Paper is crucial; if this step is completed well, the preceding processes can be compensated through other means.

Thus, as long as a complete Talisman can be inscribed on Talisman Paper, one is a True Talisman Master.

"Kill!"

Ma Weidong shouted aloud.

The Wolf Hair Brush began to flow over the Talisman.

The force binding his arm and restricting his brush ceased gradually as the Talisman took shape.

With another outcry.

The Wolf Hair Brush broke free from the Talisman Paper smoothly.

Qiu Shan immediately stood up, eyes wide, staring at the Talisman Paper.

As long as the paper hasn’t been destroyed by the Power of Heaven and Earth after the Wolf Hair Brush detaches, it signifies successful Talisman crafting.

A breath in and out.

"Puh!"

That flat Talisman surged upward, forming an arch, then with a puh, flames erupted from the Text Seal, burning the Talisman Paper to ashes.

This indicated the first inscribe attempt failed.

"Don’t be nervous, try again!"

Advised an elder.

"Weidong, treat here like your cave dwelling, ignore everyone else."

Qiu Shan reminded.

According to the assessment standard, as long as the last step succeeds once out of five tries, one passes, and fewer attempts result in higher scores.

One failure counts for little.

Even Xiang Pangyun, Changyun, Qiu Shan, and others cannot guarantee every Talisman crafting succeeds on the first try.