Chapter 387

Yunhe

Demon Beast Body

Talisman Paper

Yunhe's Qi Sea dantian, a strand of extremely pure wood-attribute spiritual power quickly condensed, and at the same time the newly formed wood-element spirit body successfully replaced the previous wood spirit shape phantom.

Cultivation Base

Phoenix Feather Pattern

"If we talk solely about cultivation speed, perhaps it can now barely compare to a low-grade heavenly spirit root?"

Yunhe does not know the cultivation speed of an early Nascent Soul cultivator possessing a heavenly spirit root; he merely made a simple estimate.

After condensing the water and wood spirit-body phantoms, he formed a simple "water generates wood"; compared to the "minor five-element spirit body" period, his cultivation speed increased by at least fifty percent, or even more.

Given his current talisman crafting level, the success rate when drawing the "spirit-body talisman" is at most ten percent; to draw the spirit-body talisman, it can be said that he has expended a large amount of energy and materials.

The faint light emanating from the Talisman Paper completely retracted; Yunhe reached out and pinched it, slowly exhaled a breath, and his face showed joy.

Five Elements Spirit Body

Little Five Elements Spirit Body

Heavenly Grade Spirit Root

The "spirit-body talisman" is a secret talisman recorded in the "Grand Longevity Great Five Elements True Doctrine"; only cultivators who have condensed the "five-element spirit body" can draw it.

Body Talisman

Cloud Escape Talisman

Fourth-Generation Cloud Escape Talisman

Third-Generation Cloud Escape Talisman

Water Spirit Body Talisman

Wood Spirit Body Talisman

Fire Spirit Body

Earth Spirit Body

Thinking of what happened after this hunt of the green bullfrog, Yunhe couldn't help but feel a deep sense of apprehension.

Previously, Yunhe had only condensed a single water-element spirit body, still a considerable distance from the true "five-element spirit body"; however, if he condensed a second spirit body to form "water generates wood", he could barely attempt to craft the "spirit-body talisman".

Ten-thousand-year Third Grade Green Lotus

"Moreover, he could try crafting the 'spirit-body talisman'; the 'cloud-escape talismans' are almost exhausted, and he needs to replenish some to feel at ease; it would be great if he could draw fourth-generation 'cloud-escape talismans'."

Furthermore, drawing fourth-generation 'cloud-escape talismans' requires Yunhe to have a deeper understanding of the 'Dragon Scale Pattern'; he is considering whether he needs to use the lotus seeds of the 'ten-thousand-year third-grade green lotus' to aid his comprehension.

Poison Flood Dragon

Green Bullfrog

Second Nascent Soul

Check if any duplicates: Wood Spirit Body appears both as spirit body and talisman; we keep both.

Now we need to ensure we didn't miss any: "Five Elements Spirit Body" we have. "Little Five Elements Spirit Body" we have. "Heavenly Grade Spirit Root" we have. "Early Nascent Soul" we have. "Second Nascent Soul" we have. "Talisman Dao" we haven't included; should we include Talisman Dao? It's a named concept/technique. It appears in lines 10, 40. It's a named technique/discipline. Should include as "Talisman Dao". Also "Five Elements Technique Talisman" maybe not needed but we can include "Five Elements Technique Talisman" if we think it's a named talisman type. However the phrase "ordinary fourth-level five-element technique talisman" is describing ordinary fourth-level five-element technique talismans. It's a generic description, not a specific name. Safer to omit.

Also "Phoenix Feather Pattern" we have.

Also "Dragon Scale Pattern" we have.

Also "Fourth-Generation" we already have as part of Fourth-Generation Cloud Escape Talisman.

Also "Third-Generation" similarly.

Also "Ten-thousand-year Third Grade Green Lotus" we have.

Also "Land Mountain Turtle" we have.

Also "Cold Chant Flood Dragon" we have.

Also "Poison Flood Dragon" we have.

Also "Green Bullfrog" we have.

Also "Eastern Cultivation Realm" we have.

Also maybe "Cultivation Chamber" generic.

Also "Talisman Crafting Room" generic.

Also "Cave Abode" generic.

Also "Master" generic.

Also "Divine Sense" generic.

Now also "Magical Power" generic.

Now also "Essence Blood" generic.

Now also "Vital Essence" generic.

Now also "Lifespan" generic.

Now also "Nascent Soul" generic but we have specific "Second Nascent Soul" and "Early Nascent Soul". The generic "Nascent Soul" maybe not needed.

Now also "Spirit Body" generic but we have specific forms.

Now also "Spirit Talisman" generic.

Now also "Secret Talisman" generic.

Now also "Talisman" generic.

Now also "Talisman Paper Base" generic.

Now also "Talisman Brush" we have.

Now also "Talisman Dao" we need to include.

Now also "the Way of Talismans" we need to include.

Thus add:

While he made part of the Green Male Bullfrog hide into talisman paper bases, he also used the previously made talisman paper to draw "Cloud Evasion Talisman" and attempted to draw "Spirit Body Talisman".

According to his current cultivation speed, condensing this wood-attribute spiritual body saved him nearly ten years of bitter training, definitely a considerable increase.

Yunhe loosened his Talisman Pen, exhaled a mouthful of misty essence, refined a bit of blood essence, and with both hands forming seals, he said in a low voice:

Inside the talisman crafting chamber.

Just as the talisman paper made from the Land Mountain Turtle's hide cannot bear the Dragon Scale Pattern, most of Yunhe's "Cloud Evasion Talisman" are drawn using the dragon scales of the Cold Chant Flood Dragon.

Two "Water-attribute Spirit Body Talismans" and two "Wood-attribute Spirit Body Talismans".

However, as long as these secret talismans can be made, the result is still good.

Hum—

"While waiting for the second Nascent Soul to condense, I can focus on the Talisman Dao."

Conversely, the mysterious patterns on the talisman paper emit a faint glow, as if storing all power within.

However, now that we have two Poison Flood Dragons, there's no need to painstakingly harvest the dragon scales of the Cold Chant Flood Dragon.

He isn't in a rush to leave seclusion; anyway, there's nothing particularly urgent at the moment. Besides his Cultivation Base, he has plenty of other things to do to further increase his strength.

"Besides that, my understanding of the Phoenix Feather Pattern is actually sufficient to draw Spirit Talismans; I just haven't found suitable talisman paper, and I don't know if the talisman paper made from Green Male Bullfrog hide can meet the requirements."

He hasn't tested the exact power yet, but he already has a rough idea in mind.

"Fortunately, condensing the illusion of the wood-attribute Spirit Body has boosted my Cultivation Base considerably."

That is, Yunhe has the lifespan buffer of his Demon Beast Body; otherwise, such a Cultivation Base increase would truly be only a slight consolation.

He dipped his Talisman Pen in cinnabar made from the Green Male Bullfrog's spiritual blood, and with each stroke, a large amount of wood-attribute mana drained from his body.

He walked out of the cultivation chamber.

Yunhe held the Talisman Pen he had refined for himself, his expression solemn, a rather extraordinary Talisman Paper hovering before him; after taking a slight breath, his mind focused intensely, and his powerful divine sense converged at a point.

Yunhe guessed that the talisman paper made from Green Male Bullfrog hide was likely unable to bear the power of the Phoenix Feather Pattern.

Such secret talismans are difficult to craft, but their power is far beyond that of ordinary Fourth Level Five Elements Technique Spirit Talismans; they can serve as one of the trump cards.

After putting away the Spirit Talismans, Yunhe spent another day adjusting his breath to recover his condition.

During that time, he again checked the progress of the second Nascent Soul's assimilation.

What relieved him somewhat was that, after successfully condensing the wood-attribute Spirit Body, the assimilation speed of the second Nascent Soul had increased considerably compared to before.

Having finished making Spirit Talismans for the time being, Yunhe walked out of the cave abode.

"Master!"

Upon seeing Yunhe come out, the Cold Chant Flood Dragon naturally came to greet him first.

However, this time besides it, there was also the Poison Flood Dragon couple.

"Master."

Xuan Ya and Xuan Lan, the two poisonous Jiao, were far more respectful than Han Yin Jiao; the dozens‑of‑zhang‑long creatures crawled before Yunhe, their eyes brimming with deep gratitude.

"Thank you, Master, for helping us retrieve the child!" Xuan Lan said very sincerely.

Yunhe waved his hand.

For him, since Xuan Ya and Xuan Lan had been subdued, their offspring were naturally his "property"; retrieving them was not only for them but also for himself.

He paused, then asked, "This place isn't suitable for you to live, is it?"

"This isn't Thousand Poison Mountain; there is almost no toxin here. Though we can't fully train poisonous Jiao toward toxins, we also can't simply strip their toxicity. If a poisonous Jiao egg lacks a suitable warm nurturing spot, that's not a good thing."

"We built a small poison pool in a corner by the lake; it should be fine," Xuan Ya replied.

Yunhe mused briefly, then took several large pieces of green bullfrog meat from his storage bag, "This should be good for you and your offspring."

He gave each of the three Jiao dragons a portion of the green bullfrog meat, earning their great joy and repeated gratitude.

"You're about to achieve third‑tier completion?"

Yunhe looked at Han Yin Jiao, somewhat surprised.

"Hehe—"

Han Yin Jiao let out a slightly self‑satisfied snicker.

"Not bad, you haven't wasted my Elixir; otherwise I wouldn't mind tasting what Jiao dragon meat tastes like."

Hearing that, Han Yin Jiao retracted its neck.

But it also knew it was just Yunhe's joke.

Immediately, it seemed to recall something and hurriedly said:

"By the way, Master. A lot of message spirit talismans have been flying in from the heavens lately, and cultivators from Listening Fragrance Tower, Baihua Valley, Wood Spirit Sect, and even Hundred Dawn Tower have occasionally appeared outside the formation, seemingly looking for you. They're honest enough; none have tried to strike the formation."

"Oh?"

Yunhe's face showed surprise.

Listening Fragrance Tower. Cultivators from Baihua Valley and Wood Spirit Sect looking for him—he's not surprised, but Hundred Dawn Tower too?

He took the "Message Jade Toad" from Hundred Dawn Tower out of his storage bag.

At that moment he recalled that he hadn't yet refined this artifact.

He infused a little cultivation energy and spirit, and quickly refined the Message Jade Toad.

After refining the jade toad, he received many messages from Hundred Dawn Tower, the most frequent being from Ji Liuyun.

After a quick glance, Yunhe's expression grew slightly solemn.

"Fine then."

He tucked away the jade toad, murmuring low, "Some things are hard for me to gather; perhaps with the whole human race's power, it wouldn't be difficult."

Thinking of this, Yunhe briefly arranged some cave‑house matters, then led the three Jiao dragons onto the Purple Pattern Windmill and left.

Originally, Yunhe intended to separate the two poisonous Jiao from the "Yunhe" identity, binding them to the false identity "Heavenly Corpse."

But after the incident of being pursued by the Thousand‑Wing Blood Mosquito, he realized that the false identity "Heavenly Corpse" was bound to be uncovered; any diligent person could pinpoint him with a little investigation.

So he simply stopped hiding it.

After all, it's just a false identity; if needed later, he can create another.

"Awo—"

Three third‑tier Jiao dragons pulling a carriage—a flamboyant mode of travel that few in the Eastern Border Cultivation Realm could match.

The Jiao dragons let out a long chant that echoed through the entire Diezhang Mountains, terrifying countless demonic beasts into trembling.

Inside the Listening Fragrance Tower surrounding Diezhang Mountains, the sound turned many female cultivators pale, while Feng Qingdan, who was in the cultivation chamber, suddenly opened her apricot eyes, showed delight, and vanished in a flash.

Hovering above Diezhang Mountains, Feng Qingdan saw the impressive three‑dragon carriage below, admiration flashing in her eyes.

Without hesitation, she flew toward the Purple Pattern Windmill.

"Awo!!"

Seeing Feng Qingdan approach, Han Yin Jiao let out another long howl and halted.

"I have met you, Daoist Yun," Feng Qingdan bowed gracefully toward the Purple Pattern Windmill.

Unconcealed, Yunhe also knew Feng Qingdan would appear, so he was unsurprised, stepped out of the carriage, smiled and bowed, "Feng Daoist, long time no see."

"Indeed," Feng Qingdan nodded, then smiled, "Daoist Yun, won't you invite me in for a seat?"

Hearing that, Yunhe naturally raised his hand, "Please."

The two entered the Purple Pattern Windmill.

"Zzz." Feng Qingdan glanced over the elegantly decorated carriage and couldn't help exclaiming, "The Wood Spirit Sect truly lives up to its millennial heritage; its generosity is evident."

Yunhe merely smiled, offering no comment.

He just stood up to pour Feng Qingdan a cup of spirit tea, but saw her move faster, take the teapot, pour him a cup first, then serve herself.

Seeing her like that, it seemed as if she regarded herself as Yunhe's maid.

But one must admit, Feng Qingdan's dainty, girlish demeanor was hard to dislike.

Of course, Yunhe also understood the reason for her behavior.

After pouring the tea, Feng Qingdan took a small sip, then gave Yunhe a slightly plaintive, somewhat coquettish glance, "Daoist Yun, you truly kept me in the dark so painfully."

"Mm?"

Holding the tea cup, Yunhe was slightly startled.

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PS: I was too busy paying New Year visits, so this chapter was updated late, but consider it as from yesterday.

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