Worldwide Awakening: My Soul Kinds Are Lost-Chapter 525: 1+1 is Learned, Now You Can Take Your Wooden Sword to Slay the Gods _1
Pei Jiang listened attentively, but he could barely comprehend the Charms that Wang Linchi imparted. Despite his rigorous efforts, his progress remained extremely slow.
This left him rather bewildered, completely unaware of why his progress seemed stalled.
However, the ’Wang Xueshu’ opposite him appeared quite satisfied with his own progress, a situation Pei Jiang found confusing.
"Any thoughts?" Wang Linchi asked.
Pei Jiang looked bewildered. "For this Charm, it requires a specific ritual, an announcement to heaven and earth, and various materials. It’s incredibly difficult to create a Charm."
"There is a shortcut," Wang Linchi said. "Become a Temple Master for the Demon Gods, and you can bypass these troublesome parts."
"Otherwise, if you desire such benefits but are unwilling to put in the diligent effort, what other way is there?" Wang Linchi added, his expression dissatisfied.
Hearing this, Pei Jiang was taken aback. He has a point. The power to slay gods isn’t easily obtained.
"You are right, sir. I was ignorant and presumptuous," Pei Jiang hurriedly conceded, realizing his folly.
"Hmm, you’re not to blame. If it were anyone else, I would have advised them to submit to the Demon Gods. After all, by merely bowing and scraping like a servant, one can obtain Transcendent power without arduous study, waiting for auspicious times, or collecting various materials. It’s an incredibly worthwhile exchange," Wang Linchi said with an amused smile.
This left Pei Jiang feeling rather ashamed, unsure how to respond.
In the end, he could only nod meekly in agreement.
However, this diversion prevented him from further questioning the underlying principles of how Charms worked.
"The Way of Talisman leverages the forces of heaven and earth, a method similar in principle to that of the Demon Gods. Without the aid of Charms, a human confronting a Demon God is like a human challenging heaven and earth itself. But with Charms, the contest becomes one between cosmic forces, which is how one can win. Hence the need for rituals, sacrifices, and announcements to heaven and earth."
"As for the complex materials and the arduous creation process, it is precisely these things that bridge the gap between you and the Demon Gods. Otherwise, they have widespread faith and numerous followers; on what grounds could you possibly hope to prevail?"
Wang Linchi continued to cajole him. His words weren’t entirely false, but he had obscured the core principles, guiding Pei Jiang’s understanding in a different direction.
"That reasoning does seem plausible," Pei Jiang acknowledged. Though he still didn’t fully grasp it, he understood that Charms borrowed power from heaven and earth.
"You have been learning from me for over a month now, haven’t you?" Wang Linchi asked calmly.
"Yes, sir," Pei Jiang replied, a little puzzled, wondering what this question implied.
"You have a decent foundation now. I’ve taught you what you need to know. It’s about time for me to leave," Wang Linchi stated abruptly.
Pei Jiang’s expression changed. This is too unreliable! He’s taught me only the basics, and now he’s leaving? It’s like handing me a wooden sword and telling me to go kill Demon Gods! Never mind whether I’m a match for them, how can he say he’s taught me enough?
In his eyes, the Way of Talisman was a profound art; one couldn’t even hope to grasp the rudiments without three to five years of study. To be told he was graduating after only a month was utterly absurd.
Just as he was about to speak again, Wang Linchi continued.
"All that remains are the practical skills: rituals, sacrifices, Charm drawing, Consecration, and so on—things one masters through practice."
"As the saying goes, ’A thousand volumes of false teachings cannot compare to a single true sentence.’ Here, take this *True Explanation of the Way of Talisman*. It contains records of the many Charms I have created and will suffice for your continued studies."
"If you can master what’s within, even the most powerful Demon Gods will fall to your Charms." Wang Linchi handed over a booklet.
Pei Jiang hesitated, not expecting things to unfold so suddenly.
"Yes, sir." Pei Jiang knew he had no grounds to refuse and accepted the *True Explanation of the Way of Talisman*.
Then he asked, "Sir, when might I see you again?"
"I don’t know. Our meeting was a chance encounter. If, in the future, you achieve great success and find it in your heart to protect the Ancestor Court of Mount Tai Temple, then perhaps," Wang Linchi replied, his tone suggesting a reunion if fate allowed.
Before Pei Jiang could say more, Wang Linchi vanished.
Pei Jiang wasn’t surprised by this. It was the effect of a Talismanic Scroll·Moving Talisman, capable of silently transporting a person to any location within its range.
Such a divine Charm was exceedingly difficult to create and incredibly precious.
Yet, Wang Linchi used it merely for travel, which hinted at the sheer number of Charms he possessed.
That technique just now... it must have been a Mustard Seed Talisman, Pei Jiang thought, recalling Wang Linchi producing the *True Explanation of the Way of Talisman* from within his robes, as if manifesting a world from a mustard seed.
For a moment, he felt a pang of envy. If only I had one, it would be incredibly convenient. However, the time and materials required were daunting; creating one himself would be no easy feat.
Enough of that. I need to focus on escaping first, Pei Jiang thought, pushing down his resentment. He did feel a little bitter. Since Wang Linchi could leave, why didn’t he take me with him? With the Talismanic Scroll·Moving Talisman he possesses, taking one more person would have been effortless.
Alas, reality was immutable.
He would have to find his own way out.
If he had the necessary materials, it would be much simpler. Given the current season and conditions, he could still create a Charm to facilitate his escape.
However, even a clever craftsman cannot cook without rice. Without materials, even with heaven-defying abilities, he could do nothing but wait patiently for an opportune moment.
’Are kings and nobles destined to be so by birth?’
At this moment, Pei Jiang recalled this phrase Wang Linchi had shared, claiming it was his chance to escape his predicament.
’Kings and nobles are not inherently so from birth.’
He pondered its meaning. What significance does this hold?
As far as the Great Heng’s propaganda went, nobles were eternally nobles, commoners forever commoners, and the Demon Gods reigned supreme.
Consequently, most people never deeply contemplated such questions. 𝘧𝓇𝑒𝑒𝑤ℯ𝑏𝓃𝘰𝑣ℯ𝘭.𝘤ℴ𝘮
Gazing at the vast number of human sacrifices, a spark of insight suddenly struck him.
Are we then destined to be human sacrifices from birth? Pei Jiang thought of himself. No, I wasn’t born a human sacrifice; the Court forced this fate upon me.
From the very beginning, there wasn’t much difference between you—the sacrificers—and us, the sacrificed.
No wonder Mr. Wang said this was my chance to escape.
This isn’t about merely escaping...
It’s rebellion!
After deep reflection and reviewing all he had learned in recent days, he made a startling realization. Wang Linchi had ostensibly taught him the Way of Talisman, but in reality, he had been instructing him in the art of rebellion.
The true Way of Talisman was contained in the *True Explanation of the Way of Talisman* now in his hands. That was why Wang Linchi had left so nonchalantly—he had truly finished his teaching.
Charms were for fighting; as long as they served that purpose, their principles weren’t overly convoluted. Rebellion, however, required many things, and Wang Linchi had already imparted those to him.
The rest, naturally, was up to him.
The closer they drew to the Capital, the shorter their lifespans became. Therefore, to survive, he had to act swiftly. He needed to rally a force from these unfortunate fellow human sacrifices, break through the encirclement, and fight their way out.
The Dai Temple... it truly is extraordinary.
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Wang Linchi was quite satisfied seeing Pei Jiang’s realization. Pei Jiang was the type whose wisdom was often veiled. If someone else took on the pressure, he would appear simple—not out of foolishness, but because he was adept at delegation, focusing only on the broader strategy without needing to delve into every detail himself.
However, if no one was there to bear that burden, his intelligent side would come to the fore. Not long after Wang Linchi’s departure, driven by the pressure to survive, Pei Jiang’s intellect sharpened. He quickly integrated the knowledge Wang Linchi had imparted and discerned his true intentions.
He even unearthed the implicitly taught strategy for rebellion. Though it was rudimentary, providing only a general direction, the specifics would require his own careful planning.
But if he couldn’t even manage this, his latent potential as a ’Hidden Dragon’ would be wasted.
Wang Linchi had set the stage and helped outline the plot; now it was Pei Jiang’s turn to improvise. As long as he performed adequately, the rest would naturally fall into place.
Once he gathered a force, Pei Jiang could leverage it to collect the Talismanic Scroll Material he needed. This would allow him to arm his followers and create a snowball effect, continuously building their strength.
Under normal circumstances, little would go awry before Pei Jiang unified the lands.
As for whether Pei Jiang would honor his promise to protect the Ancestor Court of Mount Tai Temple after succeeding, Wang Linchi wasn’t concerned. His primary aim was to use Pei Jiang to propagate his Way of Talisman, preventing Li Qinglian’s Way of Talisman from spreading. This was a matter of seizing the initiative.
