Mysteries of Immortal Puppet Master

Chapter 1358: Chapter 536: Life and Death in Every Detail

Nascent Soul Qin De uttered the words "Saint Thief Scripture," yet Ning Zhuo had already missed them.

Qing Chi was overjoyed: "We need to craft an Ice and Snow Talisman to counter the opposition. Please guide me at any time, and if necessary, control my body so we can collaborate and create the talisman."

On the other side, Sun Lingtong communicated privately with Ning Zhuo through Life Hanging Thread and Divine Sense Transmission: "Little Zhuo, this idea was mine. Quickly lend a hand."

He was unaware that Ning Zhuo had recently almost faced a desperate situation.

Although they were connected by Life Hanging Divine Power, Ning Zhuo did not disclose this significant crisis to Sun Lingtong.

Because Ning Zhuo couldn’t evaluate the source or extent of this danger. If it turned out to be an entity that even he and Sun Lingtong together couldn’t withstand, wouldn’t asking Sun Lingtong for help mean putting him in danger?

"The boss and Qing Chi seldom appear. If something happens to me, they won’t be easily implicated."

"Even if I meet misfortune, they can avenge me!"

On one hand, Ning Zhuo was considering the safety of Sun Lingtong and Qing Chi; on the other, he was laying the groundwork for potential revenge in the future.

On the Fighting Talisman Platform, sweat had already appeared on Qing Chi’s forehead.

On the table before her was a half-finished piece of talisman paper.

Ning Zhuo’s Divine Sense, through the Life Hanging Thread, saw Qing Chi crafting the talisman: "This talisman paper uses Hundred-year-old Cold Bamboo as the base, Ice Silkworm Silk as the sinew, and is coated with a thin layer of Cold Pond Mercury. The talismanic water is Cold Pond Water, mixed with some yin elements... Qing Chi is crafting the Xuanbing Break Evil Talisman, which is highly effective against Evil Qi and the like."

Ning Zhuo possessed various principles of Artifact Refining and had reached a reputable realm in it. Although his expertise in talisman crafting was not as profound as in Artifact Refining and Array, it was solid and foundational. Thus, he glanced just once and saw the intricacies.

"This Xuanbing Break Evil Talisman consists of seventy-six strokes and must be completed in one go without interruption."

Qing Chi had already drawn most of it, leaving only the final dozen strokes, yet she struggled to continue.

Ning Zhuo immediately understood: "These final strokes are to depict the talisman core. Any deviation in their trajectory will render all previous efforts futile. A slight lack of force will greatly reduce talisman power. Any fluctuation in Spiritual Power can cause the talisman paper to self-combust, backfiring on the talisman maker."

"Though Qing Chi has been rigorously practicing talisman crafting and made remarkable progress lately, her skill level is still insufficient to complete the final part."

Meanwhile, Sun Lingtong was also explaining the current situation to Ning Zhuo.

The Xingyun Trial had reached its decisive moment. The other party played tricks during talisman crafting, disguised their tactics early on, and midway suddenly changed their talisman crafting strategy to create the Fire Demon Dragon Claw Talisman.

Sun Lingtong and Qing Chi had been deceived earlier, and their anticipated talisman could not compete with the Fire Demon Dragon Claw Talisman. They were forced to change direction, opting for the less promising Xuanbing Break Evil Talisman, thus remaining at a disadvantage.

On the other side, the assistant crafted talismans incessantly, and Sun Lingtong had no spare energy to counter each attack. Qing Chi was responsible for crafting the decisive talisman, but her speed was gradually slowing down. Seeing defeat looming, they could only seek outside help.

"Relax, don’t resist. I’ll help you." Ning Zhuo immediately activated the Life Hanging Thread, controlling Qing Chi’s limbs and torso.

Ning Zhuo’s Divine Sense Transmission drifted into Qing Chi’s Divine Sea, making it feel like she was bathed in the warmth of spring, immediately dissipating most of her anxiety.

Ning Zhuo controlled Qing Chi’s arms and fingers while instructing her: "See, start at the Xun Position from here."

Qing Chi’s wrist subtly turned, and the pen tip fell to the lower left of the talisman paper. As the stroke settled, the talisman paper trembled slightly, a faint blue glow spreading from the pen tip like a stream meandering across the talisman paper.

"Now switch to the Zhen Position, horizontal stroke, reduce force by thirty percent."

Qing Chi’s wrist gently twisted, and the pen stroke swept across. Light as a feather, yet steady as a rock, quick as a meteor. The blue glow on the talisman paper steadily extended forward, like a tamed spiritual snake.

...

In Yi Lin, Shao Qian Nong’s brow furrowed slightly.

Divination experienced fluctuations.

The trigram was changing, Yao Position shifting. It felt like fishing, the germinating Tribulation Seed akin to a large fish, resisting vehemently.

Moreover, the strength of this resistance was intensifying!

"This child’s Qi Fortune is rapidly rising due to external assistance."

This external assistance’s fortune was fierce and cunning, like snakes and foxes, darting left and right, causing Shao Qian Nong’s divination to be temporarily hindered, progress slow.

"However, flaws have surfaced. Such cunning variability is evidently a Demon Path style."

Shao Qian Nong slowly opened his eyes, indicating to Dong Chen that to continue following the trail, they needed the Qi Fortune of Myriad Images Sect.

Cultivators skilled in divination cherished their own Qi Fortune. To continue predicting the Tribulation Seed, they would have to contend with the Demon Path’s fortune, something Shao Qian Nong wanted to avoid.

This was a matter for Myriad Images Sect; he was merely a Guest Elder, so the cost of Qi Fortune should naturally be borne by Myriad Images Sect.

Dong Chen did not hesitate, immediately nodding, asking how he should cooperate.

Shao Qian Nong smiled slightly: "You are the current Sect Master of Myriad Images Sect. Now, in Yi Lin, all you need to do is sit still."

Dong Chen agreed immediately.

Shao Qian Nong closed his eyes again, forming seals with his hands.

Qian Sanlian, Kun Liuduan, Zhen Yangyu, Gen Fuwan...

A wind rose.

This wind was not ordinary, but the Gua Wind.

It spawned from beneath the ancient locust tree at the center of Yi Lin, spreading in every direction.

The Heavenly Gang Pine Tree Crown of the Tree of the Heaven at the Qian Position trembled slightly, emitting a low rumble like thunder, deep and distant.