Chapter 1039: Chapter 443: Drawing a Quasi-Fifth-Order Talisman; News from the Central Domain

Of course, according to his current estimates, the ones he could cut down are probably those like the ancestors of the Heaven-Suppressing Sect, whose foundations are relatively shallow Divinity Transformation cultivators.

If he wished to directly challenge the deeply established and powerfully combined Star Palace Saints, the gap was more than just substantial.

"I’m afraid, I would need to at least reach the second transformation to possibly defeat the Dual Saints..."

Xu Ping contemplated, but soon shook his head, "However, with my cultivation base at the Nascent Soul stage, wielding the first transformation sword stance already consumes a huge amount of mana, and unleashing a few full-power strikes makes it difficult to continue."

"If I were to truly reach the second transformation level, the consumption would be such that one strike might drain my entire mana, even some primordial qi."

Although the Sword Dao is excellent, it still requires sufficient power to drive it.

This made him even more determined to quickly elevate his mana cultivation to Nascent Soul Perfection.

Closing the proficiency panel, Xu Ping began to calmly reflect on the upcoming plans.

"The Sword Dao has been broken through, the Divine Sense is formed, the next focus should be on refining fourth-rank top-grade puppets and drawing quasi-fifth-rank talismans."

"The assistance of Divinity Transformation Divine Sense in these areas is certainly far superior to before." 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝒆𝒘𝙚𝓫𝙣𝙤𝒗𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

However, Xu Ping did not rush into artifact refining and talisman making.

Continuous breakthroughs in Divine Sense and Sword Dao, although successful, left him mentally exhausted, a feeling of fatigue after being taut.

Having a proper balance between tension and relaxation is the way to long-lasting progress.

Thus, he restrained his aura and went to Duan Shuang’s abode.

Duan Shuang, seeing that he emerged again shortly after his seclusion, noticed his aura seemed deeper and more restrained, couldn’t help but ask curiously.

Xu Ping smiled, embraced her, and without many words, let her "experience" firsthand, the strong perceptiveness and control of Divinity Transformation’s Divine Sense, as well as certain "rigidity"...

Relaxing his mind in the gentle embrace of his companion.

After adjusting his breath for several days, Xu Ping felt he had returned to his peak state, even more harmonious in the control of power due to a relaxed mind.

...

Two years passed quietly with focused preparation and occasional relaxation.

On this day, deep within an underground abode, in a specially arranged talisman-making chamber concentrated with clear Spiritual Qi.

Xu Ping stood solemnly before a stone table.

On the tabletop, a special talisman paper was spread out.

Beside it was spiritual ink prepared with fifth-rank vermilion sand and dragon blood ink.

Xu Ping elevated his own state to the peak.

Then, he steadily grasped the talisman pen with his right hand, gently dipping it into the spiritual ink.

In an instant, a violent thunder power and space fluctuation subtly emerged, yet Xu Ping forcefully bound and soothed it with his mighty Divinity Transformation Divine Sense.

"Begin!"

His gaze focused as the talisman pen descended.

The pen moved like a dragon and snake, the talisman script formed naturally.

His movements seemed slow, but each stroke contained unique Dao charm, precisely outlining the profound and complex quasi-fifth-rank talisman, the embryonic form of the Little Void Annihilation Divine Thunder Talisman.

The entire process was extremely perilous.

On the talisman paper, the violent thunder power could easily backlash if not carefully handled.

However, under the extremely precise perception and absolute control of the Divinity Transformation Divine Sense, everything seemed to slow down.

The flow of every bit of energy in the spiritual ink, the minute changes in every inch of the talisman paper’s material, and the ripples of Spiritual Qi induced in the void, all clearly reflected in his Sea of Consciousness.

As time passed slowly.

Beads of sweat gradually appeared on Xu Ping’s forehead, but his hand holding the pen remained as steady as a rock, his eyes as sharp as ever.

Finally, as the last stroke of the talisman script beautifully concluded, echoing with the initial stroke, forming a perfectly natural, complete Dao pattern imbued with both destruction and vitality.

"Buzz!"

The entire talisman suddenly trembled, all its brilliance and violent aura instantly became restrained.

The talisman paper turned plain and unadorned, with only the complex talisman seal in the center faintly emitting a heart-palpitating destructiveness and a hint of mystical space power.

It’s complete!

"Phew..."

Xu Ping put down the talisman pen, his previously tense expression finally relaxed, quietly letting out a breath of relief.

Despite the process being under his control, the mental pressure from drawing a quasi-fifth-rank talisman was still considerable.

He picked up the Little Void Annihilation Divine Thunder Talisman, carefully feeling the terrifying power contained within, a slight smile of satisfaction appearing at the corners of his mouth.

"Although in its current state, this talisman can at most only disrupt or hinder a Divinity Transformation cultivator, falling short of directly injuring or killing one..."

"However, once nurtured with the Talisman Nurturing Technique, it will be different."

Xu Ping’s eyes shone with excitement.

Over the years, he had never stopped nurturing various high-rank talismans he possessed.

Those original fourth-rank upper-grade talismans, after long-term nurturing, had seen their power rise to a significant degree, making it difficult for ordinary Nascent Soul Perfect cultivators to withstand.

And this quasi-fifth-rank talisman, with an even better foundation and greater potential.

"With the foundation of this talisman, just nurturing it for decades to enhance its power to advance to a genuine fifth-rank talisman shouldn’t be a problem."

Xu Ping was confident, "Moreover, with the proficiency panel in existence, my efficiency in drawing talismans might even surpass those actual fifth-rank Talisman Masters."

"By then, not many will be needed, just preparing five or six of these nurtured to fifth rank Little Void Annihilation Divine Thunder Talismans, throwing them out at a crucial moment..."

"No matter what kind of Divinity Transformation ancestor it is, they’ll likely end up in complete disarray, having no choice but to flee in embarrassment."

Thinking of those potential scenes, Xu Ping felt extremely delighted.