Chapter 47 Talismans and Formations
There are three levels of talismans, and each level corresponds to a realm of cultivators.
With Su Qingwu's current cultivation level, he can only try to access first-level talismans.
She has the three spiritual roots of water, wood and earth. Whether making talismans or using them, she can only choose between these three attributes.
Each talisman displayed on the jade stand has no explanation other than its name.
Fortunately, Su Wen was knowledgeable and kept explaining.
"Restoring Spirit Talisman, first-level wood attribute, can quickly restore spiritual power after being activated."
"Water Gathering Talisman, first-level water attribute. Once activated, it can gather a large amount of water. However, it has little attack power. It is generally used to irrigate barren fields that are about to dry up. It is rarely used."
"Stone Shield Talisman, first-level earth attribute. Once activated, a layer of stone-like shell will cover the entire body, enhancing defense and resisting external attacks."
"Illusionary Mist Talisman, first-level water attribute. Once activated, it will condense a large area of illusory mist to confuse the opponent."
"Wood Thorn Talisman, first-level wood attribute. Once activated, hundreds of needle-shaped wooden thorns will be fired at the same time to attack the enemy."
"Thorn Talisman, first-level wood attribute. Once activated, it can transform into thorns covered with barbs to entangle and trap enemies."
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There are twelve first-level talismans with the three attributes of water, wood and earth.
After Su Wen finished explaining everything, Su Qingwu had already made up his mind.
"The Soul-Returning Talisman is the most suitable for me at the moment. If I can learn how to draw this talisman, I can replenish my spiritual power in time when I am taking care of spiritual plants or fighting against enemies."
Su Wen agreed with this very much.
"Indeed, there are no side effects to using talismans, the more the better. But if possible, try the Mist Talisman as well."
"good."
Su Qingwu nodded in agreement.
The first-level soul-returning talisman in the hall is worth three contribution points.
She didn't know how talented she was at making talismans, so just in case, she spent 300 contribution points and exchanged them for 100 ready-made talismans.
As for the Illusion Mist Talisman, one costs five contribution points.
This talisman can only be used when fighting against an enemy. Su Qingwu redeemed a total of twenty.
Then he spent another 400 contribution points to redeem some talisman-making materials.
A talisman brush that is completely green, about a foot long, with intricate patterns carved on its surface; an ounce of cinnabar; an inkstone with ink bamboo carved on it; and finally, a thousand pieces of talisman paper.
As a result, there are only 2,849 contribution points left on the contribution stone.
Considering that he had no healing supplies, Su Qingwu continued to go to the fifth floor.
This is a special area for elixirs.
There is only one type of first-level healing elixir, the blood-clotting elixir.
Considering the problem of elixirs, Su Qingwu only planned to exchange for the best elixir.
However, the best quality ones are very valuable, one needs fifty contribution points......
After hesitating for a while, she directly exchanged for a bottle, which cost her another 500 contribution points.
Although it hurts a bit, it's worth the expense.
Healing items are a must; they can save lives at critical moments.
Looking at the 2,349 contribution points remaining on the contribution stone, Su Qingwu sighed.
"In just a short while, I've already spent more than half of it. When I think about the little I earned from the previous mission, it's really... hard to earn but easy to spend!"
Su Wen spoke at the right time:
"Whether it's contribution points or spirit stones, they are all external things. As long as you can exchange them for something beneficial to yourself, it's worth it. If you are not ready to exchange the magic weapon, then I suggest you go to the sixth floor to have a look."
Su Qingwu thought for a moment, nodded and said:
"That's good. If I can get a suitable formation, my safety will be better guaranteed."
As soon as she finished her thought, she left the fifth floor of Duobao Palace and went all the way up...
Soon, we arrived at the entrance to the sixth floor.
At this moment, a fellow student came out from inside. After seeing Su Qingwu, he bowed and left.
The sixth layer is divided into three major areas, corresponding to the first to third level formations.
Each area is further divided according to array attributes.
There are seven major formations: attack, defense, trap, hide, illusion, kill, and complex types, with obvious differences.
Su Qingwu walked to the first-level formation area and took a quick look.
The contribution points required for redemption start from 1,600 and capped at 5,000......
"Su Wen, what type of formation do you think is most suitable for redemption right now?"
"In my opinion, the defensive type is the most suitable. Not only can it protect itself, but it can also protect the spiritual field on weekdays."
"There is one thing that I find strange. Among these formations... there is no insect repellent? I remember when I was at the Rudao Peak, the uncle who taught me said that the sect has a formation that can be used specifically to repel insects after it is set up."
"This kind of formation...is rare in the outside world. After all, its use is very limited. Maybe there is no relevant formation plate or flag to make it. We can only use the formation materials and arrange it ourselves."
Su Qingwu remembered that she had learned the Shanwai Qingyin technique and had a way to deal with insects. This kind of formation was dispensable to her, so she stopped worrying about it.
"Of these formations, half are based on formation plates, and the other half are based on formation flags. Which one do you recommend?"
"Both categories have their pros and cons. I'll explain them in detail, and then you can decide for yourself which one to choose."
"good."
"The array plate is activated by spirit stones, and the person who sets up the array does not need to consume spirit energy. After the array is formed, it cannot be moved at will. The array flag relies on the spirit energy of the person who sets up the array to activate it. After the array is formed, it can be moved continuously with the person who sets up the array. However, it consumes a lot of spirit energy to maintain its operation."
After listening to this, Su Qingwu was thoughtful.
"Flags are more suitable for temporary battles, while formations are for long-term stability?"
“You could say that.”
"Then for me, the formation is obviously more suitable."
Having said this, Su Qingwu's gaze fell on the relevant area. After looking for a long time, he finally chose a formation called the Ground A Formation.
After this array is triggered, if no situation arises, it will disappear directly into the air.
Once a creature attempts to break in, the formation will be activated immediately to block it outside.
The Earth Armor Array can cover a maximum area of twenty meters in radius, which is roughly equivalent to six and a half acres of spiritual farmland.
The smallest one can cover an area of eighty feet in radius, which is slightly larger than an acre of spiritual farmland.
There are six grooves in the array plate.
If one low-grade spirit stone is embedded, the activated formation can cover an area of eighty feet in radius; if two are embedded, it can cover an area of eleven feet in radius, which is equivalent to two acres of spirit fields...
When all six are embedded, the maximum coverage area can be achieved.
As long as it is not subjected to strong attacks, the embedded spirit stone can last for half a year.
This kind of consumption is within Su Qingwu's tolerance.
The Dijia formation plate has two thousand contribution points. After successfully redeeming them, the number displayed on the contribution stone becomes three hundred and forty-nine.
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After five incense sticks, Bailing Island.
After Su Qingwu exchanged the formation plate, he left Duobao Hall, had his meal, and came to the island again through the Lingzhen Peak teleportation formation.
Because of the contract with the seven-legged insect, she can sense everything happening around the spiritual field she is responsible for at any time.
Since I left, everything has been normal here and no one has messed it up.
Approaching the relevant area, Su Qingwu pulled out all the withered weeds.
In the spiritual field, some of the spiritual plants that originally had incompatible properties were pulled out due to the yellow erosion disease, and the influence between them was greatly reduced.
After pulling out the withered weeds, Su Qingwu stood up, made hand gestures, and performed the Small Spirit Rain Technique.
As the drizzle continued to fall, the condition of the spiritual plants in the two acres of spiritual fields became better and better.
But right now, there is a new problem bothering her...