After several hours of travel, we finally returned to the Daotang compound.
As soon as I entered, I saw my senior uncle sweeping the fallen leaves in the yard with a broom.
The breeze was getting cooler, and that's when I realized that it was already late autumn.
I stepped into the Cloud Paradise and, as always, respectfully offered incense to the ancestral master.
I went into the inner room, and on the desk, the complete book of talismans still lay quietly.
After my mentor's explanation on the bus, I finally understood the purpose of those scattered symbols.
These scattered symbols need to be deciphered one by one by referring to the ancient book my master gave me.
Having almost never encountered difficulties in my studies, this is where I'm struggling.
Thinking about it, it makes sense. If this thing were really that simple, wouldn't everyone be able to learn it?
It is precisely because there are barriers to entry that it is challenging.
I copied all these scattered symbols onto paper, just like drawing a tiger or drawing a cat.
Just as I saw the three symbols, my eyes suddenly lit up.
I quickly took out the three brocade pouches that my master had given me from my waist.
He took out one of them, the "Earthly Fiend Thunder Talisman!"
The Earthly Fiend Thunder Talisman was covered with complex incantations, and my first impression of it was that it was dazzling.
The reason is simply that the patterns on this Earthly Fiend Thunder Talisman are far too complex.
But as I analyzed this complete book of talismans today, I seemed to have a better understanding of the incantations on the Earthly Fiend Thunder Talisman!
Above the Earthly Fiend Thunder Talisman are two winding thunder seals.
It contains a symbol that resembles the character for "earth".
Below, the symbols depict ravine-like features.
The patterns below appear somewhat cluttered and disorganized.
But I know that each symbol contained therein has a corresponding incantation.
At this moment, my heart couldn't help but stir.
I want to try this "Earthly Fiend Thunder Talisman"!
After an afternoon...
"Ahhh!"
I couldn't help but roar in my heart!
What kind of spell is this? It's so difficult to use!
I always felt that there was a barrier that I could never break through, which was firmly blocking my progress!
My butt is starting to feel numb from sitting in the chair all afternoon without moving.
"Oh dear, what should I do with this Earthly Fiend Thunder Talisman?" I couldn't help but mutter to myself.
Because I have tried more than a hundred times, but I have never succeeded.
Even though I focused all my energy on it, I still felt like I couldn't hold back my energy.
This feeling is hard to describe; it's impossible to understand unless you experience it yourself.
It seems I'll have to consult my master again.
I picked up the complete collection of talismans and the yellowed ancient book from the table and went to my master's Cold Cloud Hall.
"Master~~"
Seeing my dejected face, my master frowned.
"What's wrong? Did something happen?"
“Come and talk to your master, I’ll see if I can help you.”
Since my master had said so, I naturally didn't stand on ceremony.
After spending so much time together, I've come to consider my master as family.
"Master, why is this Earthly Fiend Thunder Talisman so difficult?"
"I tried so many times today, and I just couldn't understand some of the things."
"The pattern on the Earthly Fiend Thunder Talisman is completely chaotic."
"I can barely understand this lightning spell, as well as the earth's shadow and ravines."
"But I can't understand the meaning of what's below it at all."
"Master, how exactly did you draw this talisman?"
Seeing that I was troubled by not being able to draw the Earthly Fiend Thunder Talisman, my master chuckled and said jokingly:
"Oh? So that's what it was about!"
"This Earthly Fiend Thunder Talisman is an extremely difficult talisman to learn. To draw it well, one must understand the Seventy-Two Earthly Fiend Techniques."
"The so-called Seventy-Two Earthly Fiend Techniques include 'communicating with the spirits, driving away deities, carrying mountains, controlling water, borrowing wind, spreading fog, praying for clear skies, praying for rain, sitting in fire, entering water, concealing the sun, and controlling the wind,' etc."
"They are all contained within the universe, yet they transcend the unfathomable power of nature."
"By using the essence of the Seventy-Two Earthly Fiend Techniques to find the corresponding symbols and incantations, the problem will naturally be solved."
I suddenly realized that I had never understood what was drawn on the talisman before.
So there are so many intricacies involved here.
Then the master spoke:
"To master this Earthly Fiend Thunder Talisman, one needs strong mental strength and robust physical fitness as support."
"It seems it's time for me to teach you some of the Maoshan self-cultivation techniques."
"These are the fruits of countless predecessors' painstaking research."
Hearing my master say that, my eyes lit up and I quickly asked:
"Then, Master, what kinds of martial arts does our Maoshan sect have?"
"I thought the one you used last time was really cool, it was practically glowing with gold!"
"I want to emulate that movie male lead vibe!"
My master was generous and got up to lead me into the courtyard.
"Come with me, and I'll show you the martial arts techniques of Maoshan!"
I followed my master into the courtyard, my heart pounding in my chest.
After all, how could I not be excited at a time like this?
The master's expression hardened, and his body became as solid as a rammed earth machine:
"Xiao Xi, you'd better watch carefully!"
"The mysteries of heaven and earth have no fundamental origin."
"I will cultivate for countless eons to prove my supernatural powers."
"Within and beyond the Three Realms, only the Dao is supreme."
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