Immortality and cultivation begin with full comprehension.

Chapter 667 Man proposes, God disposes (Seeking monthly votes)
Upon hearing this, Zhao Qi's face turned deathly pale.

"Husband, do you really have to go?"

She gripped Li Yunjing's sleeve tightly, her voice trembling slightly: "That secret realm is too dangerous, I want to stay with you..."

"This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, I must go."

Li Yunjing gently patted the back of her hand, his eyes firm: "Don't worry, I'm well prepared, nothing will happen."

"You and Fellow Daoist Su just need to ensure your safety."

Li Yunjing then looked at Su Muqing and solemnly instructed her.

This "Mysterious Heaven Realm" is too high a level to be explored by ordinary Golden Core cultivators.

At that time, countless Nascent Soul Realm cultivators and Divine Transformation Realm True Monarchs will appear at the nine entrances. There are only nine keys in total, which can be used to delve into the core area of ​​the secret realm.

A fierce battle was inevitable.

Li Yunjing was barely able to protect himself, let alone dare to bring two women with him.

He had absolutely no confidence whatsoever!
If you're not confident, why recklessly enter into it?
A cultivator who defies the heavens, encounters an opportunity, but abandons it out of fear of danger?

What's the point of cultivating immortality or pursuing the Dao then?

The most important thing for every cultivator is self-confidence!
No one but me can become an immortal!

This is the mindset of a qualified cultivator!
Li Yunjing is the same kind of person!

It's just that he's more scheming, more cautious, and more mature and prudent!

When it really came down to fighting, he was confident that he was no less capable than anyone else!
Life and death are not the most important things in the face of the Great Dao.

Those who are afraid of death are the first to die!

Only the bravest and most fearless deserve to live!

Character determines destiny!

Li Yunjing is absolutely not a coward!
"But I still want to go with you!"

Zhao Qi shook Li Yunjing's arm. How could she not know how dangerous Li Yunjing's journey was?

That's why she was even more reluctant to separate.

Even Su Muqing, who was standing by, was willing to live and die with him.

"Nonsense!"

Li Yunjing frowned. "With your cultivation levels, going in would be suicide."

He surveyed the crowd, his tone leaving no room for argument: "Do as I say, wait for me in 'Arctic City,' a small northern town on the 'Royal Continent.' If I haven't arrived in three years..."

At this point, Li Yunjing fell silent.

Even he lacked confidence!

"Will not!"

Zhao Qi abruptly interrupted him, throwing herself into Li Yunjing's arms, her eyes already red.

"Here are the spirit stones, talismans, and maps I prepared."

Li Yunjing took out a "treasure pouch" from his "storage ring" and stuffed it into Zhao Qi's hand: "Remember, don't reveal your identity on the road. If you encounter danger, use the 'divine wind pouch' to escape."

To ensure the safety of the two women, Li Yunjing even gave them a fourth-tier magic weapon.

As for the restrictions imposed by the "Guanghan Palace" predecessor?

At this point, Li Yunjing couldn't care less about anything else.

If he dies, Zhao Qi will be unable to complete the mission in the "far north" and will ultimately meet her end.

This can only be described as fate.

After explaining the follow-up arrangements, Li Yunjing went into seclusion again that day.

Zhao Qi and Su Muqing also realized the gravity of the situation and went into seclusion to refine their magical treasures in an effort to enhance their combat power.

During this period, Li Yunjing went out several times to purchase materials and refine high-level talismans!

In battles between cultivators, besides magic weapons and supernatural powers, formations and talismans are also important methods.

Especially talismans!
This activation method is the most flexible, allowing lower-level cultivators to unleash the combat power of higher-level cultivators.

In order to get closer to a Nascent Soul Realm cultivator, Li Yunjing also focused his energy on related aspects.

Currently, Li Yunjing doesn't have many talismans left. He only has a few special talismans: 27 "Exorcism Talismans", 25 "Protective Talismans", 21 "Invisibility Talismans", and 6 "Five Elements Divine Thunder Talismans".

There is also a fourth-tier "Samadhi True Fire Talisman" given by the Five Elements True Man.

As for the other talismans, he gave them to Zhao Qi, Su Muqing, and most of them to Yu Yunyi, Lü Ruoxi, Xing'er, Yue'er, and Liu Ruyan, his women, when he left the "Shenxiao Dao Sect".

As for the low-level talismans, they were put into the "Star Moon Merchant Guild" for sale to earn spirit stones and trade resources.

At this moment, Li Yunjing took stock of the items and immediately took out the third-grade high-quality treasures, "Jade Flower Heavenly Brush" and "Mountain and River Inkstone".

To craft top-tier talismans, one needs top-tier talisman brushes, inkstones, ink, and paper.

The ink comes from the blood of a top-tier demon king, and the paper is made from the skin of a demon king. Currently, Li Yunjing is lacking in the "Jade Flower Heavenly Brush" and "Mountain and River Inkstone," which are of a lower level.

"Let's upgrade these two treasures first!"

After a moment's thought, Li Yunjing decided to upgrade the "Jade Flower Heavenly Brush" and "Mountain and River Inkstone" to the level of third-tier top-grade treasures.

The third-grade superior-quality "Frosty Jade Marrow" is a material taken from the core of a thousand-year-old frost jade. It is pure in texture and can enhance the spiritual power conduction of the talisman brush.

The fourth-grade low-quality "Mysterious Tortoise Shell," when ground into a fine powder, can enhance the inkstone's ability to bear spiritual energy.

The third-tier top-grade "Golden Silk Spirit Bamboo" is flexible and contains rich wood-attribute spiritual power, making it suitable for crafting talisman pen handles.

The tail feathers of the fourth-tier demon king "Azure Phoenix" contain both wind and fire attributes, which can enhance the spirituality of the talisman brush.

These main materials are all high-quality and expensive items.

This is the capital of the "Zhao Kingdom". Otherwise, even with spirit stones, it would be difficult to acquire so many rare materials.

After preparing the top-quality materials, Li Yunjing used his magic to carefully separate the tip, handle, and base of the "Jade Flower Heavenly Brush".

The original brush tip was a third-tier "Snow Wolf Hair," which was good, but it could no longer meet the needs of higher-tier talismans.

He took out three "Azure Phoenix Tail Feathers" and burned them with "Samadhi True Fire" to remove impurities and retain the purest spiritual feather fibers.

He then incorporated "cold jade marrow" to give the pen tip both flexibility and affinity with spiritual energy. Finally, he tempered it with "earth vein spiritual liquid" to give the pen tip a pale blue spiritual light.

After fixing the pen nib, Li Yunjing finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Without waiting to rest, he split the "Golden Silk Bamboo" open and carved a miniature spirit-gathering array into it to enhance the efficiency of spiritual energy flow.

The outer layer is coated with "cold jade marrow," which makes the pen handle feel cool to the touch, stabilizing the mind and preventing fluctuations in spiritual energy when drawing talismans.

Once a pen was assembled, he immediately made a hand seal and used "Nine Yang True Fire" to fuse the pen tip, pen barrel, and pen base into one piece.

Three days later, the final "Jade Flower Heavenly Brush" was crystal clear, with a faint blue light emanating from its tip, and spiritual energy flowed smoothly without any stagnation.

"Finally it worked!"

After making a few casual strokes, Li Yunjing immediately nodded in satisfaction.

The new "Jade Flower Heavenly Brush" is much better to use than the previous one, with efficiency increased by a full 30%!
Li Yunjing was very satisfied with this efficiency.

Then Li Yunjing focused his attention on refining the "Mountain and River Grinding Stone".

He used his magic to further purify the "Mystic Tortoise Shell Powder," removing impurities and turning it into a fine spiritual powder.

The original "Mountain and River Inkstone" was made of third-tier "Mysterious Jade Stone". Li Yunjing melted it down and added "Mysterious Tortoise Shell Powder" to increase the inkstone's spiritual energy carrying capacity.

Next, the "Spirit Gathering Array" and "Spirit Solidification Array" are inscribed to ensure that the spiritual energy will not dissipate when grinding the spirit ink, thus ensuring that the spirit ink is in its best working condition.

After three days of tempering, tortoise shell patterns appeared on the surface of the "Mountain and River Grinding Stone". It felt warm and smooth to the touch, and the spiritual energy flowed more smoothly when grinding spiritual ink.

As for talismans?

Li Yunjing didn't ask anyone for help. The fourth-tier ice dragon he killed was a treasure trove, and its hide was still intact.

Li Yunjing used this fourth-tier "ice dragon skin" to refine the talismans. Its tough texture allowed it to support higher-level talismans.

As for the origin of the Spirit Ink?
It is formed by fusing the blood of countless demon kings killed, and is further enhanced with "millennial cinnabar" and "spiritual dew" to ensure abundant spiritual power.

All preparations are complete.

Li Yunjing sat cross-legged in the quiet room, circulating the "Shenxiao Dao" to enter a state of "unity of heaven and man," ensuring that his mind and spirit were in harmony when drawing talismans.

An hour later, Li Yunjing adjusted himself to his best condition and immediately dipped the "Jade Flower Heavenly Brush" into spiritual ink. The brush tip lightly touched the talisman paper, and spiritual power flowed in slowly like a trickle.

"Shhhhh..."

The brushstrokes flow like dragons and snakes, each line containing the true meaning of thunder magic.

The five spiritual patterns of metal, wood, water, fire, and earth intertwine to form a balance.

Furthermore, the yin and yang energies are infused into it to enhance its spirituality.

This is his own path to enlightenment!
With the final stroke, Li Yunjing shouted, "Seal!"

The talisman instantly emitted five-colored spiritual light, which then subsided, and a "Five Elements Divine Thunder Talisman" was successfully crafted.

"good!"

After examining the talisman that hadn't been carved for many years, Li Yunjing nodded slightly. His skill level was still there, maintaining the third-tier high-grade level.

Li Yunjing knew that this trip to the "Mysterious Heaven Realm" was extremely dangerous, and without enough trump cards, he would likely not be able to escape unscathed.

He decided to use up all the high-level materials he had to refine thunder talismans in order to deal with the crisis in the secret realm.

Every morning, Li Yunjing would first circulate the "Divine Firmament Path" to enter a state of "unity of heaven and man," ensuring that his mind was clear and his spiritual energy abundant when drawing talismans.

Over a period of six months, Li Yunjing refined seventy-two "Heavenly Thunder Talismans," which are specifically designed to subdue evil spirits and have remarkable effects on demonic cultivators.

The "Purple Sky Thunder Talisman" has thirty-six pieces, which can kill in an area of ​​three thousand feet, making it a powerful weapon in group battles.

The twenty-four "Yin-Yang Thunder Talismans" contain a trace of the Yin-Yang principle and are specifically designed to break through protective qi, making them an excellent means of dealing with experts. As for the twelve "Chaos Thunder Talismans," this is Li Yunjing's greatest trump card, possessing immense power comparable to a strike from a cultivator at the third level of the Nascent Soul realm.

As for the nine "Nine Heavens Thunder Talismans," they are not used to attack enemies, but to summon heavenly thunder. Combined with the formation, they draw upon the power of nature, making them infinitely powerful.

As for the "Ice Soul Divine Thunder" technique that I recently learned, I have also crafted four copies.

A total of 365 thunder talismans, corresponding to the number of the heavens, can be used to form the "Heavenly Thunder Array".

In the past six months, Li Yunjing's understanding of thunder magic has reached a new level during the process of making talismans, and there are faint signs of a breakthrough in his "Divine Firmament Path".

There are already signs that he has begun studying the fourth volume ahead of schedule.

As for his cultivation in the Dao of Talismans, it also improved rapidly. Following his cultivation in the Dao of Arrays, he was promoted to the second Grandmaster level.

Six months later, Li Yunjing finally pushed open the door to the seclusion room.

His gaze was like lightning, and there were faint flashes of lightning around him, indicating that his cultivation had improved again.

Zhao Qi and Su Muqing had been waiting outside for a long time. When they saw him come out of the pass, they hurriedly went to greet him.

"Husband, did you succeed?"

Zhao Qi asked nervously.

"Grandmaster of Talismanic Arts! Even if I encounter an enemy, I can blast them to death with talismans!"

Li Yunjing smiled slightly, waved his sleeve, and three hundred and sixty-five thunder talismans formed the shape of a thunder dragon in the air, which he then put into his pocket.

Li Yunjing put away the thunder talisman and turned his gaze to Zhao Qi: "How are the Ouyang family's preparations going?"

"It was prepared three days ago."

Zhao Qi nodded, her expression solemn: "They also brought cultivators from the Zhuge, Ximen, and Gongyang families, who are currently staying in the guest rooms in the East Courtyard. Ancestor Ouyang personally led the team, saying he wanted to discuss the secret realm with you."

"Their attitude was very firm, and they gathered a full twenty Nascent Soul Realm cultivators."

Su Muqing added, "It seems that the level of importance they attach to the secret realm exceeds our expectations."

"Oh! Very good!"

Li Yunjing nodded, "Let's go and meet them."

The four major families mobilized twenty Nascent Soul Realm cultivators at once; this was no small matter.

They are a family, not a sect, and to be able to mobilize so many experts is practically a sign that they have used their deepest resources.

If these people suffer losses, the four major families will likely be severely damaged.

When Li Yunjing brought Zhao Qi and Su Muqing to the courtyard where the Ouyang family was temporarily staying, more than twenty Nascent Soul cultivators had already gathered there.

The people sat in rows, the atmosphere solemn and dignified.

Old Ancestor Ouyang sat in the head seat. Upon seeing Li Yunjing arrive, he nodded slightly and said, "Master Li, please take a seat."

"Thank you for waiting, fellow Daoists!"

Li Yunjing returned the greeting with a cupped hand and led the two women to sit down at the head of the table on the left.

He looked around and found that, apart from the Ouyang family, the patriarchs of the other three families had also personally attended.

"The fact that you seniors have mobilized such a large force shows that you attach great importance to this trip to the secret realm."

Li Yunjing got straight to the point.

The Nascent Soul Realm cultivators had no objection to Li Yunjing's casualness and domineering manner, after all, he was a Grandmaster of Array Dao!

That's an amazing person!

In such a setting, Li Yunjing and they are equals!
Regardless of their strength, their status is at least comparable.

“Fellow Daoist Li, you may not know this, but the ‘Mysterious Heaven Secret Realm’ is no ordinary place.”

The patriarch of the Zhuge family stroked his beard and sighed, "According to ancient records, it contains the secret to becoming an immortal, and may even contain ancient immortal artifacts."

"More importantly, the opening of this secret realm coincides with a once-in-ten-thousand-years 'celestial convergence,' which will greatly weaken the internal restrictions, making it the best time to explore the core area."

The head of the Ximen family continued, "Otherwise, how would we, as Nascent Soul Realm cultivators, dare to covet the secret realm?"

"I see."

Li Yunjing's heart stirred, but he remained outwardly calm: "I have been in seclusion for many years. I wonder what plans you seniors have?"

"Our four families have decided that a 'Four Symbols Formation' composed of twenty Nascent Soul cultivators will escort you into the core of the secret realm."

Ancestor Ouyang said in a deep voice, "As for the exploration of the outer perimeter, it will be the responsibility of the Golden Core cultivators of each family."

Li Yunjing noticed that when the words "escort you" were mentioned, a strange light flashed in the eyes of the elders.

"I feel unworthy of such generous treatment."

He sneered inwardly, but outwardly expressed his gratitude.

Suddenly, the Old Ancestor Gongyang asked, "I've heard that Fellow Daoist Li is proficient in the art of talismans. Would you be so kind as to broaden our horizons?"

Li Yunjing knew this was a test to see his hand, so he didn't refuse.

"Very well! This is a set of talismans that I have refined in seclusion over the years!"

With a flick of his sleeve, 365 thunder talismans emerged one after another, forming a lifelike thunder dragon in the air.

"Crack!"

Terrifying lightning bolts shot through the hall, causing the Nascent Soul stage cultivators to show expressions of horror.

They already felt the threat of death!
This Master Li really does have the means to kill them, and it's not difficult for him!

"What exquisite talisman control technique!"

"The head of the Ximen family exclaimed in amazement."

"Fellow Daoist Li's skills are indeed well-deserved."

A glint flashed in Old Ancestor Ouyang's eyes: "However..."

He then changed the subject, saying, "The secret realm is fraught with danger, and relying solely on talismans would probably be insufficient. It would be better to distribute some of the thunder talismans among the various families so that they can look out for each other."

Li Yunjing sneered inwardly; this was an attempt to reveal his trump cards.

Just as he was about to speak, he suddenly felt a slight vibration from the communication talisman at his waist.

That was the message that Ye Wuhen sent.

"Please forgive me."

Li Yunjing stood up and said, "The Heavenly Demon Sect has important matters to discuss, so I will take my leave first. As for the distribution of the Thunder Talismans, we will discuss it later."

Leaving the courtyard, Li Yunjing checked the communication talisman, where a line of small characters appeared: "The secret realm will open in three months. Head to the 'Huangze Continent' immediately!"

"understand!"

Li Yunjing replied to the message without hesitation.

"My lord, they clearly have ill intentions."

Stepping outside, Zhao Qi said with concern.

"It's alright, we can use their strength to enter the core area."

Li Yunjing sneered: "As for what happens next, that's not up to them."

When Old Ancestor Ouyang saw Li Yunjing leave without warning, his face immediately darkened.

"boom!"

He slammed his hand on the armrest, and the sandalwood armrest shattered with a crash.

"Well done, Li Yunjing!"

The head of the Ximen family snorted coldly, "Relying on his status as a grandmaster of array formations, he dares to be so arrogant!"

Ancestor Gongyang narrowed his eyes and tapped his fingers lightly on the table: "Have you all noticed that each of his 365 thunder talismans contains the power of a half-step Nascent Soul level?"

There was an uproar in the hall.

"How can this be?"

Ouyang Chongyue exclaimed, "He's only at the Golden Core stage, how could he possibly refine such a talisman?"

"This child has probably had another extraordinary encounter."

Zhuge Laozu stroked his long beard, seemingly lost in thought: "In my opinion, what he just showed was probably not all of his trump cards. But his identity as a Grandmaster of Talisman Dao should be genuine."

What does Fellow Daoist Zhuge mean?

The head of the Ximen family lowered his voice, "He is a grandmaster of both array formations and talismanic arts?"

"hiss……"

All twenty Nascent Soul Realm cultivators present gasped in shock.

The Grandmaster is the pinnacle of skill!
Anyone who reaches the pinnacle of any path becomes someone admired by millions.

Has Li Yunjing truly reached the pinnacle of both the Dao of Talismans and the Dao of Arrays?
"How can this be!"

"I still can't believe it!"

"too frightening!"

"What should we do now?"

……

The group of Nascent Soul cultivators were discussing the matter animatedly.

Everyone felt awe and wariness towards Li Yunjing.

People like Li Yunjing are already extremely dangerous.

(End of this chapter)