Chapter 173: The Second Spiritual Child!

“As expected of the inherited talisman method, the Nine-Nine Mysterious Talisman Scripture is indeed complicated and profound.”

Lu Changsheng opened his eyes and exhaled gently.

Just now, through the system’s inheritance, he had thoroughly comprehended this “Nine-Nine Mysterious Talisman Scripture.”

He had mastered all the essentials, including the cultivation methods and related content.

Despite this, he couldn’t help but marvel at the scripture’s profound complexity.

This Nine-Nine Mysterious Talisman Scripture, like the Seven Luminaries Great Freedom Sword Manual, is a genuine high-level cultivation method.

While the Seven Luminaries Great Freedom Sword Manual is for sword cultivation,

The Nine-Nine Mysterious Talisman Scripture is for talisman cultivation.

The core of this method lies in the eighty-one special spiritual patterns within the scripture.

Each of these eighty-one patterns is incredibly profound.

They can evolve into countless complex talismans.

By stacking, arranging, and combining these patterns and the derived talismans, one can produce 129,600 spiritual symbols.

This number is quite staggering.

To put it into perspective, the total number of talismans mastered by a Second-Tier full-level Talisman Master like Lu Changsheng is only about a thousand.

Someone like Lu Miaoge, currently a Top-Tiir first-tier Talisman Master,

Hasn’t even mastered a hundred talismans yet.

This is because human effort is limited.

Each talisman requires time to practice and master.

Even a Second-Tier or Third-Tier Talisman Master takes time and effort to draw first-tier talismans.

But these eighty-one spiritual patterns in the Nine-Nine Mysterious Talisman Scripture encompass 129,600 spiritual symbols.

Because of this, each of the eighty-one patterns is incredibly profound, making them difficult to comprehend.

Understanding all eighty-one patterns and drawing them accurately is extremely challenging.

It could take the lifetime of many cultivators at the Golden Core, Nascent Soul, or even Divine Transformation stages.

Besides these eighty-one spiritual patterns, this scripture also covers formations.

Talisman Formations.

Refining talismans into formations!

Ordinary cultivators and Talisman Masters usually use talismans simply.

Like casting spells, they activate and use talismans.

Even with a large number of talismans, it’s just a simple bombardment.

This method not only wastes talismans but also has average effectiveness.

Sometimes, due to the chaotic use of too many talismans, it becomes difficult to control, causing spiritual pressure chaos and self-injury.

But the Talisman Formations in the Nine-Nine Mysterious Talisman Scripture perfectly solve this problem.

They allow talismans to interlock and complement each other perfectly.

This reduces the demand for Divine Sense control, allowing dozens, hundreds, or even thousands of talismans to activate simultaneously, forming a Talisman Formation with stacked power.

While it can’t last long, it’s faster and simpler than using formation devices.

Thousands of talismans form a formation instantly, with incredible power.

“Phew, this Nine-Nine Mysterious Talisman Scripture is so complicated. It’s truly not for those without extraordinary talent or innate talisman skills.”

“Otherwise, even if they practice the talisman method, without comprehending the spiritual patterns, they can’t showcase the power of this method.”

Lu Changsheng took a deep breath and exhaled gently.

He clearly recognized that the difficulty of this scripture lies not in cultivation.

But in understanding and drawing the eighty-one spiritual patterns.

Only by comprehending these core patterns can one fully utilize the scripture’s life talisman, void drawing talisman, refining talismans into formations, and other techniques.

Otherwise, even with the method, without comprehending the patterns, one would only have slightly thicker Qi than ordinary cultivators.

Unable to unleash the true power of this scripture.

“Perhaps it’s because this method is so difficult to practice that such sects are rare.”

“Cultivators practice spells, Divine Abilities, and skills, but ultimately, cultivation level is fundamental.”

“Spending too much effort on other aspects will inevitably delay cultivation.”

“But if one fully comprehends the Nine-Nine Mysterious Talisman Scripture, the power of the Talisman Formations might surpass my current Seven Luminaries Great Freedom Sword Manual.”

Lu Changsheng thought to himself.

Through the method inheritance, he clearly understood the most powerful aspect of the Nine-Nine Mysterious Talisman Scripture.

Forming Talisman Formations with hundreds or thousands of talismans makes defeating higher-level enemies easy.

With proper preparation and enough talismans, even a Foundation Establishment cultivator could defeat a Golden Core.

Of course, while powerful, it also burns money.

After all, such Talisman Formations still require talismans.

It’s impossible to form Talisman Formations with void drawing talismans.

The so-called void drawing talisman technique is just a supporting spell for practicing this method.

It allows one to condense talismans to kill enemies without using talisman materials, consuming only Qi.

“Although I won’t switch to this Nine-Nine Mysterious Talisman Scripture and can’t condense a life talisman,

I can still use the eighty-one spiritual patterns, the 129,600 derived talismans, and the techniques of void drawing talismans and refining talismans into formations to unleash seventy percent of this method’s power.”

“Just that the power and effect are slightly inferior to practicing the scripture.”

Lu Changsheng murmured to himself.

Although this scripture is powerful, he had no intention of switching methods.

After all, his current Seven Luminaries Great Freedom Sword Manual was not inferior to the Nine-Nine Mysterious Talisman Scripture.

Like the Seven Luminaries Heart Lamp in the Seven Luminaries Great Freedom Sword Manual, it is a great cultivation tool.

Without the Seven Luminaries Heart Lamp, his cultivation speed would be twice as slow.

Besides, mastering the eighty-one spiritual patterns and various techniques of the Nine-Nine Mysterious Talisman Scripture was already enough for him.

There’s no need to forcefully pursue the life talisman and a few other techniques.

“Not to mention, with the 129,600 talismans in the Nine-Nine Mysterious Talisman Scripture, I can dominate a Market with these unique spiritual talismans, attracting countless people.”

Lu Changsheng chuckled.

Most talismans in the Market are common talismans.

Only a few people and forces possess unique talismans and talisman inheritances.

But there are many powerful unique talismans in the Nine-Nine Mysterious Talisman Scripture.

From Lu Changsheng’s perspective, his family could rely on these talismans to establish a foothold in the cultivation world and dominate a Market.

“Although I won’t practice the Nine-Nine Mysterious Talisman Scripture, besides the 129,600 talismans, there are also methods to create several talisman tools.”

“Among them, the Nine-Nine Mysterious True Strategy is helpful for refining talismans into formations. It’s very suitable for me. I can try to create a simplified imitation.”

“As for talisman soldiers, according to the method introduction, refining talisman soldiers is time-consuming and requires cultivation to nurture.”

“With my current cultivation, I can only refine ordinary labor talisman soldiers.”

“Such talisman soldiers can only do rough work and can’t fight. For me, it’s a waste of time and effort.”

“Unless I reach a higher cultivation level and have time to refine advanced talisman soldiers, which would have some combat power.”

“But there’s a talisman nurturing method in the scripture that’s quite good.”

“Using excellent talisman materials to draw spiritual talismans, then spending time continuously nurturing the talismans to let a first-tier talisman unleash the power of a Second-Tier talisman, and a Second-Tier talisman unleash the power of a Third-Tier talisman.”

“Currently, I can only draw Top-Tier Second-Tier talismans, but with this talisman nurturing method, I can nurture several Third-Tier talismans for self-defense, giving me some protection against Golden Core cultivators.”

Lu Changsheng pondered to himself.

Thinking about how the Nine-Nine Mysterious Talisman Scripture could help him.

Besides mastering many powerful talismans,

He could also create a talisman tool for formations.

After all, refining talismans into formations is the essence of this method.

It could enhance his combat power by a level.

Using the talisman nurturing method from the Nine-Nine Mysterious Talisman Scripture, he could nurture some life-saving talismans.

This way, he would have some protection against Golden Core and false Golden Core cultivators.

“But to create a simplified Nine-Nine Mysterious True Strategy, I need rare materials like obsidian fine iron and five-metal iron.”

“Some of these materials are Third-Tier heavenly materials and earthly treasures, which are impossible to find in the Hongye Valley Marketplace.”

“And to nurture Third-Tier treasure talismans, I also need Third-Tier talisman materials.”

Lu Changsheng frowned slightly.

After all, the Hongye Valley Marketplace is a newly established Market.

Among medium-sized Markets, it is one of the worst.

So, it’s very difficult to buy Third-Tier materials in the Market.

Unless by luck, it’s almost impossible to acquire them.

Otherwise, it’s hard to collect them.

“After Xiao Xiyue and the Lu Family matters are settled, I’ll go to the Qingyun Trading Company in Jiulong Market first.”

“If Jiulong Market doesn’t have it, I can visit Nine Heavens Immortal City to collect the bounties for the two tribulation cultivators.”

Lu Changsheng thought.

He believed it was worth the trip to craft talismans and nourish the treasure talisman.

With his current combat power comparable to the late Foundation Establishment stage, traveling to the Immortal City wouldn’t be dangerous unless he encountered a Core Formation cultivator.

“Later, I’ll make some sets of talismans that can form arrays, so encountering late Foundation Establishment or even pseudo-Core Formation tribulation cultivators won’t be a big problem.”

Lu Changsheng mused.

Now, with his spiritual awareness comparable to the late Foundation Establishment stage, and the Xuan Yuan Pearl, he could easily use some talisman arrays.

If he used a hundred second-rank talismans to form an array, he was confident in killing late Foundation Establishment stage cultivators.

As for pseudo-Core Formation cultivators, Lu Changsheng hadn’t encountered them and couldn’t be sure of their strength.

But based on the power of a hundred second-rank talismans forming an array, even if it couldn’t kill them, it would severely injure them.

Since Xiao Xiyue could give birth at any moment.

Lu Changsheng mostly stayed by her side, waiting for the child’s birth, only occasionally visiting the Lu Family talisman shop and Ping’an Talisman Hall.

A month later.

In the cave, Lu Changsheng tightly held Xiao Xiyue’s soft hand.

“Wah—”

A clear baby’s cry sounded.

At the same time, a strong, mysterious sensation emerged.

Accompanied by a system prompt.

[Congratulations to the host for giving birth to the second child with a spiritual body. You have earned a lottery chance!]

“What, a spiritual body!?”

Even though Lu Changsheng had guessed the child’s talent, he was still surprised by the system prompt.

He didn’t expect Xiao Xiyue to give birth to a child with a spiritual body.

Moreover, the second spiritual child also granted a system reward.

Thinking about the rarity of a spiritual body, Lu Changsheng felt relieved.

He quickly refocused on Xiao Xiyue.

He used a Clear Breeze Dew Talisman on her to regulate her body and replenish her depleted energy.

“Xiyue, thank you for your hard work.”

Lu Changsheng held the child in one hand, used Cleanse, and then embraced his wife.

“I’ve finally given birth to a child for you.”

Xiao Xiyue, leaning against her lover’s chest, showed a maternal smile on her pale, weak face.

During her pregnancy, she had been eagerly awaiting the child’s birth.

Wondering if it was a boy or a girl and if it would have spiritual roots.

Although she had prepared a secret technique in the Azure Cloud Sect.

Using her Moonlight Spiritual Body to nourish the child, increasing the chances of it having spiritual roots.

But there was no absolute guarantee.

“Lu Lang, look at this child. She’s not crying, just looking at me and smiling.”

Xiao Xiyue softly said, looking at the baby in Lu Changsheng’s arms.

The child was a girl.

Her skin was like jade, rosy and fair, with big, clear eyes looking at Lu Changsheng and Xiao Xiyue.

“Yes, this child took eleven months to be born. She must be extraordinary.”

“Look at her eyes and nose, she looks so much like you.”

Lu Changsheng said, smiling at the child.

With the improvements from the Immortal Grace Technique and Peach Blossom Gu, his children were all beautiful.

There were no ugly children.

“Lu Lang, you flatter me. She’s still so young; it’s hard to tell.”

Xiao Xiyue looked at the child’s eyebrows and eyes, very happy, showing a joyful smile.

Then she asked, “Have you thought of a name for this child?”

“Of course I have.”

Lu Changsheng immediately replied.

“Since it’s a girl, I hope she can be like you, a celestial from the moon.”

“So, how about calling her Wangshu?”

Lu Changsheng smiled and said.

Wangshu, in ancient mythology, is the deity who drives the moon chariot, also a reference to the moon.

He now preferred to derive meanings from his wife’s name for their children’s names.

“Wangshu, Lu Wangshu.”

Xiao Xiyue repeated the child’s name, a smile appearing on her pale, weak face.

Obviously, she understood the meaning.

“If you have any other names in mind, that’s fine too.”

Lu Changsheng continued.

After naming hundreds of children, he wasn’t too concerned about names.

His wife’s favorite name was fine too.

“Xiyue is very happy with this name.”

Xiao Xiyue smiled gently.

Then the two of them held the child, whispering sweet words to each other.

Meanwhile.

Azure Cloud Sect.

At the top of the colorful peak, a beautiful woman stood quietly, looking into the distance.

Her beauty was indescribable.

Tall and graceful, wearing a flowing palace dress.

Her long, black hair was styled into a cloud bun, fixed with a colorful phoenix hairpin.

Just standing there, she exuded a noble aura.

“It’s been over three years. I wonder how Xiyue is doing.”

Yun Wanshang thought of her disciple Xiao Xiyue, who had left three years ago.

Xiao Xiyue had said that her training would take three to five years.

Now, three years had passed, and Yun Wanshang suddenly thought of her.

Although Xiao Xiyue’s training shouldn’t be too dangerous.

Yun Wanshang still felt uneasy.

In her spare time, she pondered the Supreme Forgetting Emotions Technique.

Xiao Xiyue’s insights had given her new understandings.

She realized the profound mystery of the technique.

Knowing that the process from emotion to forgetting was deep and dangerous.

It was easy to get caught up in it.

Everyone has emotions and desires.

Even with a firm Dao heart, emotions are hard to resolve.

“Master.”

At that moment, a woman in a white palace dress arrived, bowing to Yun Wanshang.

The woman looked about twenty-five or twenty-six.

Her face was delicate and sharp, with a mix of feminine softness and cold elegance.

Her nose was high, lips tender, and her long black hair was tied into a ponytail.

She carried a sky-blue spirit sword, exuding a cold and proud aura, like a peerless sword fairy.

“Qingyi, you’re back. Any progress?”

Yun Wanshang asked.

This woman was her first disciple, Chu Qingyi.

She had been sent on a task.

“Master, I’ve discovered that the Xiahou family has traces of demonic cultivation.”

Chu Qingyi said coldly.

“Can you tell which school of demonic cultivation it is? Are they spies from another country?”

Yun Wanshang asked.

“I haven’t found that information yet.”

“But based on some clues, the Xiahou family’s demonic cultivation seems related to the corpse-refining school.”

Chu Qingyi said.

“Corpse-refining school.”

Yun Wanshang’s eyes showed coldness.