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Chapter 80 Feeling Completely Drained! A Shopping Spree! (Please Subscribe, Please Support!)

After studying for a while, Shen Yun suddenly gained some understanding.

"The energy within the fusion spirit rune inscription is beyond what can be achieved; the rune ink contains energy, somewhat similar to the inscription techniques used in array plates."

However, the rune stones are much smaller than the array plates, making them much more difficult to carve.

Combining his experience with both rune arrays and rune stones, Shen Yun had a vague idea of ​​the trajectory of the spirit fusion rune pattern.

Then they simulated it again using ordinary stones and blood and qi.

have a break.

"continue!"

Shen Yun took a deep breath, added fifty Blessing Points directly, and entered a pseudo-enlightenment state.

In this state, his understanding of the Dao of Talismans was better than ever before.

He picked up the golden armor talisman and began to carve it.

Starting with the smallest blank space and tackling the most difficult part first makes success easier.

An hour passed.

Shen Yun's forehead was covered in sweat.

Another hour passed. The spirit fusion runes were not complicated, but carving them on runestones that already had runes was too exhausting.

Ten more points of blessings were added.

Half an hour later, the seal carving was finally completed.

Shen Yun rubbed his temples. "It's still too much of a pushover."

He would feel exhausted if he invested more than fifty points of merit in carving talismans.

I feel very tired after reaching 60 this time.

My body has been hollowed out.

However, he hadn't reached his limit yet. Shen Yun couldn't help but think of the Exploding Rune Stone, which required forty points to successfully carve an ordinary Exploding Rune Stone.

Ensuring a high-quality item requires an investment of 80 points, which is higher than a single Spirit Fusion Stone.

Its power is probably not as great as a two-patterned crystal.

After all, the two-patterned talisman crystal is formed by fusing two exquisite pieces, and there are also two spirit-fusion talismans. It would take Shen Yun at least two hundred blessings to carve them together.

The effect is absolutely excellent.

"What if it were a two-pattern bursting rune crystal? How powerful would it be?"

Shen Yun couldn't help but fall into a daydream.

perhaps.

Even someone at the level of a Valkyrie might not be able to withstand it.

Because compared to the sustained power of other runes, the Bursting Rune explodes instantly, aiming for a one-time burst of damage.

Vaillant is beyond many people's imagination.

It's just that it's unclear how many merit points need to be invested, and Shen Yun can't sustain it right now.

Because the engraving of talismans must be done in one go, without stopping halfway.

To advance one's skills to a higher level, or to improve one's cultivation to sustain oneself for longer periods.

"Or we could get a better inkstone, a second-level forged treasure-grade inkstone."

Holding the treasured artifact, the Ink Spear, which he had bought for thirty-three source stones, Shen Yun felt it was somewhat unworthy of his current status.

Previously, when I switched from the beginner inkstone to this precious inkstone, both the speed and the amount of merit points consumed in engraving talismans were reduced.

Replacing the inkstone is undoubtedly a very worthwhile investment.

Moreover, even without crafting the two-pattern bursting rune crystal, other rune stones can save time and consume merit.

Shen Yun didn't change his mind before because he couldn't afford it and it wasn't worth it.

Now that the waist badge has an extra 3,000 contribution points, I'm immediately considering it. The earlier you exchange for the inkstone, the more you'll save.

However, that's about it for today.

We'll talk about it tomorrow.

The door opened, and the courtyard was silent; it was already late at night.

Just as Shen Yun was about to go to sleep, he couldn't help but take out his waist token and glance at it, which showed a contribution of nearly four thousand.

How can I possibly sleep?

Shen Yun's spirits immediately lifted. "Go buy the inkstone now, change the cultivation technique, and go tonight!"

After changing into his outer disciple's robes and saying goodbye to Su Wan'er, he left home.

The alley was quiet by now, and only a few houses in Lingnongfang were still lit up.

Upon arriving on the street, at the spot where the dragon-scaled horse had stopped, a coachman was already dozing off and waiting.

The monks of the Holy City worked exceptionally hard.

"Central Heritage Hall".

The carriage sped through the streets, heading towards the center of the holy city.

As they ventured deeper into the holy city from the outskirts, the crowds grew denser and more lively.

The Holy City is a city that never sleeps, especially the bustling main streets where many cultivators reside.

Like Tianbaofang.

Some people prefer to cultivate at night, some prefer to cultivate during the day, and there's also the Scroll King who takes a mind-awakening pill and cultivates both day and night.

A cultivator only needs to sleep for one or two hours a day.

In the later stages of recuperation, an hour is fine.

They're all top-notch writers.

To save time, Shen Yun simply dozed off inside the carriage.

More than an hour later, they arrived at their destination.

Shen Yun stepped off the carriage, straightened his slightly disheveled clothes, and walked straight towards the Inheritance Hall.

Even though it was night, the area in front of the Inheritance Hall was still bustling with people, and disciples of the Holy Sect walked among them.

A ball of light, hundreds of meters in the air, emitted a soft glow, illuminating the surrounding area for dozens of miles as if it were daytime.

Upon arriving at the Sutra Repository, Shen Yun began his search.

He's currently just a few dozen points away from reaching four thousand in contribution points on his waist token, and he can get an advance of two thousand. He wants to exchange it for another battle technique.

Money gives men courage.

The "Rolling Stone Technique" is too weak; even when mastered to perfection, it cannot compare to the power of some basic combat techniques.

Shen Yun directly observed that the outer disciples could exchange for the best techniques, specifically the "Scripture" level techniques.

Compared to various expensive Heavenly Skills and Techniques, Battle Techniques are more affordable.

If you're going to replace it, replace it with the best one!

There are quite a few battle tactics at the "Scripture" level, totaling more than a dozen.

It doesn't seem to be a cultivation technique; there's only one, the "Swallowing Heaven Scripture," to choose from.

"White Bone Condensed Weapon Battle Scripture": A battle scripture that allows one to condense one's own bones into weapons and flesh, transforming them into offensive techniques. When cultivated to perfection, it can amplify one's abilities by up to eight times.

The jade slip is priced at 25,000, while the pure illustrated cultivation method version is priced at 5,000.

This is the most expensive and most effective method among all the battle scriptures that outer disciples can exchange for.

Aside from the fact that cultivation is too difficult and there are very few who achieve great success, those who have just begun to cultivate all say it's good.

Too expensive, skip it.

The Blood Shadow Soul Devouring Scripture: Using one's own essence and blood as a catalyst, it summons countless blood shadows that can both corrupt enemies and empower oneself...

Jade slips are priced at 10,000, while purely illustrated cultivation methods are priced at 2,000.

Shen Yun read through it and found that although the Holy Sect had deleted many evil demonic cultivation techniques, it had retained many of the previous demonic combat techniques.

Aside from these techniques that clearly contain elements of demonic cults.

There are also several Buddhist-related combat techniques, such as "Demon-Blessed Buddha's Light Pestle," "Nine-Step Demon Lotus Heavenly Treading Scripture," and "A Smile While Plucking a Flower."

Although both have the word "demon" added to them, Shen Yun strongly suspects that the Holy Sect once absorbed a Buddhist sect.

This is due to the fact that its Buddhist heritage was controlled and distorted by the Holy Sect.

Shen Yun ultimately chose a slightly more conventional "Nine Strikes to Overturn Heaven".

It is said to be unrestricted by the type of fist, foot, or weapon, and can be used with fists, legs, palms, swords, or knives.

Moreover, the greater the power, the longer and heavier the weapon, and the more earth-shattering it becomes when unleashed.

Each strike doubles the power, and the combined power of nine strikes is devastating, reaching the threshold of nine-fold amplification.

The downside remains that it's difficult to learn.

However, no Dharma teaching at the sutra level is easy to learn.

However, since the sect has only recently acquired this method, there are no jade slips available yet; only a textual and illustrated version of the technique exists.

Therefore, it is even more difficult.

If you want to quickly improve your understanding of combat tactics and cultivation techniques, the divine thought recording on the jade slip is of great help.

Shen Yun had never considered buying the jade slip version, so it had no impact on him at all.

The Blood Heaven Technique has three thousand copies, the Concealing Trace Five Elements Escape Technique has one thousand copies, and the Overturning Heaven Nine Strikes has two thousand copies, which adds up to exactly six thousand copies.

almost.

After confirming the details, Shen Yun arrived at the cultivation technique exchange area in front of the Scripture Pavilion.

In most places where the Holy Sect conducts its business, the Soul Cultivation senior brothers operate puppets.

But the Sutra Repository is different.

Inside sat an old man, his back to everyone, frowning as he fiddled with a stone chessboard.

If you want a particular martial arts technique, just say so, swipe your waist token, and the technique will appear on its own.

Even a fool could tell that this old man was no ordinary person.

Therefore, those who came to exchange for cultivation techniques were all extremely respectful and dared not utter a single unnecessary word.

There were only two people in line ahead of them. After receiving the exercise manual, they went to a small hut next door to memorize it.

Shen Yun arrived quickly.

"Elder, this disciple has exchanged for the pure cultivation manual versions of 'Blood Heaven Technique,' 'Concealing the Five Elements Escape Technique,' and 'Nine Strikes to Overturn Heaven.'"

Shen Yun respectfully took out his identity card and placed it on the counter.

"You're 2076 contribution points short. You still have a minor status, so you can get an advance. Are you sure you want to get an advance?"

The old man still had his back to Shen Yun, but his voice came to his ear.

"Sure."

Shen Yun nodded.

The rules of the Holy Sect are not so rigid; two thousand must be two thousand, but exceeding it by a little is fine.

As soon as he finished speaking, the identity plaque flickered and then dimmed.

Most of the disciples of the Holy Sect looked rather dull. Shen Yun didn't understand this before, but now he does.

This is a sign that you owe the sect contributions!

"Go to the side and memorize the three techniques, then return them later."

The old man didn't even turn his head, continuing to study the chessboard.

Shen Yun glanced at it curiously for a few moments, but couldn't figure out what it was about.

The three booklets flew out and landed in Shen Yun's hands. Without delay, he went to the small hut next to him to carry them.

There is a refreshing incense in the room, and Shen Yun's three-part cultivation technique has three sticks of incense available.

When you reach this level of cultivation, although you can't say you have a photographic memory, you can memorize something after reading it a few times.

Moreover, there's also the help of the incense to refresh the mind.

The text is not long, and it is a bit difficult to memorize. Many parts require careful consideration.

The process of repeatedly studying and pondering the scriptures, and deepening one's understanding of them, is the process of progress.

The process is complete when you have fully mastered it and made it your own.

After an hour of memorization, the technique was etched into Shen Yun's mind.

Afterwards, there is a ceremony where one swears an oath before the Hall of Inheritance, as the scriptures were originally not to be leaked or left behind.

The artifacts used for inheritance in the Hall of Inheritance are not just for show.

If anyone dares to break their oath, the consequences will range from turning them into a mentally challenged idiot to losing their life.

This is a fact that many people have verified with their lives.

After spending all his contributions and leaving the Hall of Inheritance, Shen Yun felt refreshed and leisurely strolled around for a while.

Spending money brings joy and pleasure.

The contributions stored in the identity jade pendant are not his; they only belong to him after he has spent them.

Afterwards, Shen Yun went to the headquarters of Shengbao Tower and bought a second-forged treasure weapon, Mithril Inkstone.

It's a tiny thing, no bigger than a fountain pen, but it weighs fifty pounds.

The so-called "forging" involves refining a hundred pounds of silver until only a pound of mithril remains after repeated forging.

The second forging process involves a thousand catties of silver, which, after being hammered and refined countless times, is reduced to a single catty of mithril.

The same principle applies to the third forging, which consumes tens of thousands of catties of silver.

Four-times forging is no longer possible; silver can only go up to three-times forging, while gold can go up to four-times forging.

Ordinary treasures double in value with each forging, but their price skyrockets tenfold.

The same principle applies to inkstones; each forging has its own advantages.

The asking price is 400 Origin Stones.

Shen Yun only had one hundred source stones in his pocket. He sold some unnecessary items and, as a disciple of the Holy Sect, owed two hundred source stones to secure the deal.

I also owed ten packets of medicinal bath packs to aid in the cultivation of the Blood Heaven Technique, each pack costing ten source stones.

Having too much debt means you don't have to worry.

When Shen Yun returned home, the sun was already high in the sky.

He slept for more than three hours on the carriage, and then he was no longer sleepy.

Moreover, after a big shopping spree, I was in high spirits.

Don't rush to practice the cultivation technique; continue to study the two-patterned talisman crystal.

"Exquisite Golden Armor Talisman, thirty-five points of blessing."

Inside the quiet room, Shen Yun held the exquisite talisman he had just carved, extremely satisfied.