156: Chapter 157 Talisman Plate

After the Foundation Establishment celebration concluded, the guests departed, thoroughly enjoying themselves.

Lu Ming's life returned to its usual routine.

While his main body diligently Cultivated, he was not idle.

In addition to delving into alchemy, he also took out the newly acquired second-tier Talismans Legacy to comprehend.

It must be said, Immortal City was indeed generous.

This second-tier Talismans Legacy was very complete, covering many Low Grade to High Grade second-tier Talismans.

Lu Ming no longer worked in isolation as before; instead, he frequently exchanged insights with those few Talisman Masters.

The Talisman Masters were also happy to do so; after witnessing Fellow Daoist Han's connections, they wished they could interact with him more to foster their relationship.

Thus, everyone gradually became familiar with each other.

Sometimes, they would even visit the flower market together, which further deepened their relationship.

However, what made Lu Ming feel a bit speechless was this:

They invited him to hunt Yao Beasts together!

When Lu Ming first heard this news, he thought it was ridiculous.

A few Talisman Masters, instead of staying comfortably in Immortal City, running out to seek excitement?

But they explained with serious expressions:

"Talisman Masters have weak combat abilities, with their entire strength dependent on Talismans, but if coordinated well, they are no weaker than Spell Cultivators."

They even showed Lu Ming their self-developed Talisman Formations.

Dozens of High Grade first-tier Talismans combined could even unleash an attack strength comparable to the Early Stage of Foundation Establishment.

Lu Ming found it quite interesting.

This made him gradually understand the true meaning of 'though the Dao has myriad paths, they all ultimately lead to the same destination'.

Whether it's alchemy, artifacts, Talismans, or Formations, there are mutual benefits to be gained.

Lu Ming also took out the first-tier Formation Legacy he obtained from the Zheng family to comprehend.

Not to mention, Lu Ming really did figure out a few things.

Finally, relying on these insights, he crafted a Talisman Formation Plate for himself.

This was a one-foot square object, with two layers, capable of co-axial rotation like a compass.

It was a specialized Magical Artifact unique to Talisman Masters, integrating Talismans, artifacts, and Formations.

Its use was also very simple: one only needed to embed the required Talismans beforehand, and during combat, a Talisman Formation could be instantly formed and released with minimal consumption.

It could store a maximum of seventy-two Talismans, with the upper limit being High Grade first-tier Talismans; any higher would damage the Formation Plate's lifespan, causing it to disintegrate after a few uses.

Although it barely improved Lu Ming's current combat strength, this was, after all, only an initial research product; only when he could refine a second-tier Talisman Formation Plate would it truly be about overwhelming firepower.

Although this was a money-guzzler, fighting with it was no different from throwing Spirit Stones at people.

But Lu Ming didn't mind having as many methods as possible.

Moreover!

This item was not only practical but also sold extremely well!

Due to the emergence of the Talisman Formation Plate, Ink Talisman Pavilion once again became a popular shop in Immortal City.

Many Talisman Masters flocked to it, seeking to purchase one.

As Talisman Masters, they knew better than anyone how useful this thing was.

Talisman Masters were Cultivators with weak combat power, incomparable to those who specialized in offensive techniques; sometimes, they would die before even activating a Talisman.

And this type of Magical Artifact, which could instantly cast Talismans and even construct a set of Formation Talismans, was simply synonymous with safety.

However, Lu Ming primarily employed scarcity marketing, with limited monthly releases, which also caused a wave of lament among Cultivators.

After all, besides Talisman Masters, other Cultivators could also use it.

It's just that, compared to Talisman Masters who could be their own 'ammunition' suppliers, these lay Cultivators had to purchase 'ammunition' themselves to maintain their stock.

The popularity of the Talisman Formation Plate also brought Lu Ming considerable income.

However, similar items quickly appeared on the market.

This was also within Lu Ming's expectations.

Once Lu Ming created it, he wasn't afraid of others learning it, and it wasn't that easy to learn either.

Who else was as extravagant as Lu Ming, dabbling in all four arts of Cultivation?

Moreover, he had done an excellent job of anti-cracking measures.

Anyone who dared to disassemble it would just have to wait to be blown up!

Of course, this little trinket couldn't stop a Golden Core Cultivator's Divine Sense.

But Golden Core Cultivators wouldn't even bother with such small business.

Therefore, although similar items appeared on the market, their effects were far inferior to his Talisman Formation Plate.

However, Lu Ming's focus was not on this; this was merely a toy he created in his spare time.

To improve the Talisman Formation Plate, one must have a certain degree of comprehension of various Legacies.

He began to calm down and delve into various Legacies.

Time passed day by day.

Three years later.

Roar! Roar!

A deafening beast roar echoed through the mountain range.

The sound waves, like a tangible force, spread in all directions, causing ancient trees and spiritual plants along the way to rustle.

A giant elephant, over ten zhang long, several meters high, entirely covered in thick black scales, and adorned with sharp bone spurs, was fiercely battling five human figures.

The five individuals, three men and two women, all possessed Early Stage Foundation Establishment cultivation.

However, facing a giant elephant tens of times larger than themselves, they showed no panic; in fact, they subtly gained the upper hand, trapping the giant elephant.

Talismans flew through the air, transforming into a torrent of Talismans that landed on the giant elephant's body.

Despite the giant elephant's tough hide and thick flesh, it continuously wailed in pain, its injuries steadily worsening with each passing moment.

Noticing the giant elephant's eyes gradually turning blood-red, showing signs of going berserk.

A middle-aged man with a goatee said in a deep voice,

"Beware of a cornered beast; let's attack together!"

It seemed everyone regarded him as their leader, and no one objected.

Their movements were synchronized, as if practiced countless times; each of them patted their Storage Pouch.

The several individuals held a one-foot square, two-layered compass-like object that could rotate coaxially.

Without a word, the five individuals flicked their wrists, and the compasses transformed into streams of light, hurtling forward.

Amidst the flashing runes, seventy-two Talisman auras interconnected, and the power of the Five Elements intertwined and circulated within them.

Finally, with the goatee-wearing middle-aged man as the main Formation master, the Formation Plates evolved into five five-colored millstones, pressing down towards the giant elephant.

Boom! Boom!

Feeling the terrifying aura in the air, the giant elephant sensed the threat of death and became even more frantic.

However, the power of the five-colored millstones was already approaching Middle Stage Foundation Establishment, and their speed was extremely fast; the giant elephant could not dodge in time.

Rumble!!!

As a dazzling five-colored light flashed, a colossal roar, like a clap of thunder, erupted in the mountain range.

After the immense sound subsided.

The giant elephant, its eyes wide with unwillingness, crashed down, making the very earth tremble.

The several individuals stepped forward to inspect, confirming that the giant elephant had no signs of life, and only then did they breathe a sigh of relief.

"Fellow Daoist Han's Talisman Formation Plate is truly remarkable; even the Black Scaled Giant Elephant, known for its defensive power, couldn't withstand such an assault."

"Indeed, no matter how many times, I still find it incredible."

"Fellow Daoist's methods, even some Middle Stage Foundation Establishment Cultivators would have to avoid their sharp edge!"

"Brother Han also dabbles in the four arts of Cultivation; his Comprehension Ability truly makes this concubine envious!"

"..."

The other four showed expressions of admiration as they looked at the dead Black Scaled Giant Elephant.

They continuously praised the goatee-wearing middle-aged Cultivator beside them, even subtly showing flattery.

"It's a small Dao, not worth mentioning."

The middle-aged man with a goatee stroked his beard and said with a humble smile.

This person was none other than the Clone Han Feiyu.

And the other four were the Talisman Masters he was familiar with, also Immortal City Guest Elders.

The two male Cultivators were He Fei and Tang Xu, and the female Cultivators were Shen Ruolin and Ning Zhiyu.