Chapter 656 - 250: Emergence, Town, Cultivation

Indeed, this is true.

With the reserve of over a thousand Dharma Rune Structures, he possessed an acute understanding of many magics and talismans.

The essence remains unchanged despite infinite variations.

The originally complex Dharma Rune Structures and magic patterns now seemed incredibly simple in his eyes.

It was akin to a high school graduate revisiting elementary arithmetic problems, naturally grasping them with ease at a glance.

Thus, after the burning incense.

Zhou Changwang, having comprehended every single rune pattern of the Flying Blood Corpse Talisman, immediately began drawing.

Standing before the talisman table, holding the talisman pen, he calmed his spirit and began crafting instantly.

One breath, two breaths, three breaths...

After ten breaths, Zhou Changwang hesitated slightly.

Though he knew how to continue here, upon completing the drawing, he found it deviated slightly from the original rune structure.

This slight deviation meant that later, the angles might differ countless times over.

Likely, an entire talisman paper could not contain it all.

Hence, he realized this attempt was a failure.

Yet, it's the first time, a chance to gain experience.

Thus, rather than rushing, he paused briefly and continued drawing.

Then, three breaths later, he noticed another flaw, and five breaths after that, a third mistake, and seven breaths a fourth one...

In this way, after fifteen breaths, the talisman failed to operate smoothly and automatically failed.

Bang!

A dull sound emerged as it burned to ashes.

Despite this, Zhou Changwang's expression remained unchanged.

Seizing upon it, he pulled out a second talisman hide.

Then a third, a fourth…

Until the seventh sheet.

Zhou Changwang's eyes flashed with brilliance.

With a flick on the talisman paper in his hand.

Buzz~!

On the talisman, spiritual light overflowed.

Success!

This was the sign of successful talisman refinement.

Zhou Changwang rejoiced internally, immediately picking up the spirit talisman.

The spiritual light within seemed withdrawn, yet an inherent charm emerged, faintly containing a powerful force ready to burst forth.

His gaze then settled upon the attribute panel.

Sure enough, the Flying Blood Corpse Talisman within prominently displayed the "Entry Level" inscription.

And even more importantly.

The Experience Points had astonishingly reached — (Entry Level 52/100).

"This means I can soon refine it to the Mastery Level, right?"

Again, Zhou Changwang felt the advantage of knowing over a thousand Dharma Rune Structures.

That his rate of improvement in both cultivating magic and refining various talismans was incredibly fast.

Thus, he felt encouraged and began refining again.

After a short burning incense.

Zhou Changwang swiftly refined the second Flying Blood Corpse Talisman.

His gaze again fell upon the attribute panel.

Flying Blood Corpse Talisman (Entry Level 99/100)

"Just a bit more…"

He shook his head helplessly.

Quickly, Zhou Changwang drew out another talisman hide for refining.

Finally, at the moment of successful talisman creation, an enlightenment surged, numerous insights and experiences regarding the crafting of the Flying Blood Corpse Talisman flowed into his heart.

And he thereby realized, he had achieved the Mastery Level for this spirit talisman.

Drawing not only became faster but easier to handle, and the quality would certainly eclipse his previous attempts.

"Thus, I have gained another trump card in hand.

Next, it's simple; I need only follow through, advancing it to the Realm of Perfection.

By then, I believe my repertoire of top-grade Flying Blood Corpse Talismans will be abundant.

Unleash them all… even if the spirit talisman's power pales compared to the Flying Blood Corpse itself and lacks the terrifying might to face Core Formation Realm cultivators head-on.

But by winning through quantity, encountering a Core Formation Realm cultivator, I wouldn't be entirely devoid of options."

Zhou Changwang's assurance surged unprecedentedly.

Though he clearly knew this required time.

Moreover, whether the top-grade Flying Blood Corpse Talisman is as powerful as imagined remains uncertain.

Yet he was full of anticipation.

He resolved that every night, besides spending time refining Sealing Thunder Talismans and other First Grade Summoning Talismans, he'd also focus on refining this spirit talisman.

Aiming to advance it to the Realm of Perfection before the next gathering, and store more Flying Blood Corpse Talismans.

...

Ten days later.

Zhou Changwang awoke from cultivation.

First-Layer Foundation Establishment (87/100)

Seeing the attribute panel, a slight smile emerged on Zhou Changwang's face.

"Sure enough, after taking the top-grade Essence Enhancement Pill, my cultivation speed has significantly increased.

In a few more days, it should reach the Perfection Level of First-Layer Foundation Establishment, ready to challenge the Second-Layer Foundation Establishment.

Then, my abilities will be prominently improved once more."

Such thoughts filled Zhou Changwang's heart, prompting him to stand.

He planned to head out.

This was his first venture since residing in the Five Peaks Mountain Spirit Land.

Despite having been at the Five Peaks Mountain Spirit Land for a little over a month.

To him, who managed each day with immense fulfillment and richness, it felt like quite a passage of time.

Besides seeking some movement after stillness, it's also because the time has come for the Four Directions Trading House to venture out once more.

He had awaited this day eagerly.

Given that he promised earlier to send items to Qian Xiaoyue, he surely wouldn't fail to deliver.

Thus, he privately called upon Zheng Ajiu and the sole Foundation Establishment Realm Cultivator at Five Peaks Mountain Spirit Land, Guo Sheng, issued some simple instructions, and discreetly departed the mountain gate.