Novel Bin
Chapter 122: Method of Charging
Chapter 122: Chapter 122: Method of Charging
The extremes of the soul, law, and body are all about enhancing oneself. Fundamentally, it's just about using the Supreme True Intent to strengthen something.
Is there also an extreme for talismans?
Thinking of this, he took out an attack talisman and began to infuse it with Supreme True Intent.
The talisman ignited and activated, but neither its power nor other characteristics showed any change.
Lu An raised an eyebrow and murmured, "Could it be that Supreme True Intent needs to be mixed in during the creation of the talisman?"
He got up and walked to his desk, prepared the materials for drawing talismans, and infused the Supreme True Intent into the talisman brush. He began to draw energetically.
In just a moment, a perfect first-grade talisman appeared before him.
Lu An examined it for a while but did not notice any differences. When activated, it was the same as an ordinary talisman.
However, he discovered that when the talisman was activated, there was no trace of the Supreme True Intent inside it. The Supreme True Intent he had previously infused seemed to have disappeared.
He frowned tightly, seemingly skeptical, and continued his research.
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Time slowly passed, and the Water Sky Conference was approaching.
However, Lu An's room remained quiet. Since he returned that day, he had not gone out again. A wooden sign hung high by the guest room door read: "Do Not Disturb."
The room's protective barrier was fully activated, making it impossible for anyone outside to peep in.
During this period, Ji Xidong had visited twice, intending to take Lu An on a tour of Wuan City, but he was turned away by the sign at the door. Others who wished to visit were also deterred by the sign.
Yet today, the Hall Master arrived at his door, showing a hesitant expression.
After coming to the capital city, she had witnessed Lu An's formidable connections. Whether it was the children of the current prime minister's family at the teleportation array or Ji Xidong, a disciple of the national teacher, she dared not underestimate him in the slightest.
Especially two days ago, when she received a message from the head of the Talisman Hall in the capital, asking her to take good care of Lu An during the Water Sky Conference. She was even more surprised.
If she didn't know that Lu An was rooted in Gugang County, she would have thought he was a prince of the Da Qi dynasty.
Lu An had been in seclusion, and she had no intention of disturbing him. However, with the Water Sky Conference about to begin today, she had no choice but to come.
"Knock, knock, knock."
"Lu An, the Water Sky Conference is about to start; we should leave."
After a while, the door finally opened from the inside.
She was taken aback to see Lu An's appearance. He was disheveled, with dark circles under his eyes, and his face was full of fatigue.
"Time has passed so quickly. Apologies, Hall Master, please wait a moment while I tidy up."
The Hall Master looked puzzled but did not ask further.
"It's fine. I'll wait for you downstairs."
Lu An nodded, went to the washing area in the room, glanced at the bronze mirror on the wall, and then chuckled.
"It's indeed time to clean up."
To comprehend the extreme of talismanic principles, he had been racking his brain and trying almost every method, but the results were both frustrating and amusing.
None of his talismans, regardless of the method he tried, could store the Supreme True Intent or be influenced by it. It seemed that for talismans, the Supreme True Intent and ordinary spiritual energy were no different, only useful for activation.
But this was no big deal; it was a normal outcome of his guesses. The amusing part was that through his research over these days, he accidentally invented a method for charging talismans.
His original intention was to store the Supreme True Intent in the talismans so that it could exert its effect when activated. However, although this was not successful, he inadvertently made another discovery, which seemed to be fate's trickery.
The biggest difference between a charged talisman and an ordinary talisman was that it could be used multiple times. Ordinary talismans, once activated and their effect ended, would self-destruct. However, a charged talisman could be replenished with spiritual energy and used as if it were newly drawn.
This not only saved a lot of drawing materials but also significantly improved its practicality. It was easy to imagine that this method, once publicized, would cause a sensation in the talisman industry.
Lu An couldn't help but chuckle at this.
He hadn't yet decided how to apply this method or whether to sell the charged talismans. Since he wasn't short of spiritual stones, he chose to keep this method confidential for now, as it might have other uses in the future.
After tidying himself up, he frowned slightly.
"The Water Sky Conference starts today. Why hasn't Xiao Qian returned yet?"
He took out a jade slip to inquire about Xiao Qian's whereabouts but found that it was slightly glowing. Xiao Qian had sent a message three days ago, but he hadn't noticed it due to his focused study of the extreme of talismanic principles.
He immersed his divine sense into the jade slip and saw a single line written on it:
"Lu An, the plan has changed. Enter the palace first and don't worry about me."
Lu An raised an eyebrow. Did Lingxiao Pavilion abandon this plan? Or was there another way to enter the palace?
The Water Sky Conference was held in the Da Qi royal palace at a place called the "Qitian Terrace." All attendees must have an invitation from the Qi Emperor.
He, representing the Yongning Talisman Hall, naturally had this qualification. However, if Xiao Qian did not go with him, it would be extremely difficult to enter the palace. The scrutiny within the Da Qi royal palace was notoriously strict.
But since Xiao Qian had other plans, he could only let it be. In his view, it was better that Xiao Qian didn't enter the palace to avoid any danger.
After preparing himself, he went downstairs to the guesthouse. Everyone had already gathered, waiting for him to depart. They would set off as soon as he arrived.
No one had any objections to him being the last to arrive. Instead, they all came forward to greet him. Lu An did not take this for granted and apologized to everyone before finally heading to the Da Qi royal palace together.
On the way, the Hall Master introduced the Water Sky Conference to everyone:
"The Water Sky Conference is generally divided into three segments. Those who perform excellently in each segment will have the chance to gain the Emperor's favor."
"This is very important for those who wish to gain insight from the Dao Monument. If you have the opportunity to perform, you must not miss it."
She then looked at Lu An with particular emphasis, as if giving him special instructions.
Lu An understood; it seemed that the Hall Master was following Xiao Qian's instructions to give him this reminder.
He silently noted this down in his mind when someone asked:
"Hall Master, what are the three segments, and can we all participate in them?"
The Hall Master glanced at the person and explained:
"Of course. The Water Sky Conference serves two purposes: to select the best among the younger generation of each county and to showcase the might of our Da Qi nation."
"It is also a gift to the cultivators, to strengthen our Da Qi and our human race."
She paused for a moment and continued:
"Perhaps you've heard the phrase, 'Green Mountain, Black Water, Human World's Purgatory,' which refers to the three challenges of the Water Sky Conference."
"The competition takes place in the Water Sky Secret Realm, which contains a Green Mountain, a Black Water, and a Human World's Purgatory."
"The first segment is to climb the Green Mountain, which tests your cultivation strength."
"The Green Mountain has 999 steps. The higher you climb, the more spiritual energy you will receive in return."
"In past Water Sky Conferences, many participants have broken through their cultivation levels during this segment, so you should try your best and climb as high as possible."
"Khan and Zhao nations will also send people to participate. If you can surpass them, it will certainly increase your chances of catching the Emperor's eye."
"This will significantly raise the likelihood of gaining insight from the Dao Monument."