158: Chapter 158 Becoming a Fourth-Tier Talisman Maker

Experiencing the feeling of flight for the first time, Ye Yisong was having a blast. As a devoted fan of Wuxia from Blue Star, Ye Yisong had dreamed of the Wuxia world since he was young, not to mention that the martial Dao in this world was akin to cultivation.

Ever since he set foot on the path of martial Dao at the age of five, Ye Yisong could say that he had always been looking forward to the day when he too could soar through the sky like his father, Ye Jiesheng. Today, that wish was finally realized.

"Awesome, awesome, awesome!"

Ye Yisong shouted in exhilaration. The feeling of flying was simply different. If he wasn't afraid of being ambushed by some old schemers, he would have wanted to step out of the city and fully experience the joy of flight.

In less than an hour, Ye Yisong had mastered the basics of the fourth level of the Wind-Riding and Wave-Breaking Art and the fourth level of the Green Lotus Sword Arts. After spending another half day, he pushed both to the Realm of Minor Achievement before stopping his practice of these two Cultivation Techniques.

Having learned the fourth level of these two Cultivation Techniques, Ye Yisong was on par with other Martial Artists who had been at the Early Stage of the Martial Ancestor Realm for decades, lacking only experience in mortal combat. There was no need to rush, as he could seek greater Breakthroughs in these two Cultivation Techniques in the short term.

The most important thing was still to verify whether the 798 Navigation System was as unreasonable as ever, directly helping Ye Yisong become a Fourth-Rank Talisman Master.

A Tier 4 Talisman corresponded to a strike from a Martial Ancestor. Compared to a Tier 3 Talisman, it was more than just a step up in every aspect.

A Tier 1 Talisman only required inscribing a single inscription, a Tier 2 Talisman required inscribing three inscriptions simultaneously, and a Tier 3 Talisman required at least nine inscriptions. However, when it came to a Tier 4 Talisman, the number of inscriptions increased exponentially, requiring at least twenty-seven inscriptions.

The exponential increase in the number of inscriptions trapped ninety percent of the Tier 3 Talisman Masters in the world. Moreover, the structure of these inscriptions within the Talisman Making Materials was ever-changing and infinitely complex, beyond human calculation.

Clutching the Legacy Jade Slip in his hand, Ye Yisong couldn't help but recall the unexpected harvest from the Flower Snake Immortal Cave outside Shuinan County several months ago. That time, the harvest could truly be called bountiful.

He even obtained a Tier 4 Legacy!

After returning to the Family, Ye Yisong handed the 4th Grade Talisman Technique Legacy Jade Slip to Ye Jiexin. After Ye Jiexin comprehended it, he was moved and compiled everything he had learned into three Legacy Jade Slips.

One he carried with him to check for gaps and make up for deficiencies; one he handed over to Clan Chief Ye Tuanhui to prevent any accidents and ensure the Family Legacy wouldn't be broken; the last one was given to Ye Yisong, hoping that he would inherit his mantle in the future and carry forward the Family's 4th Grade Talisman Technique.

Ye Yisong had always carried this Legacy Jade Slip with him, and at this moment, it could finally fulfill its true purpose.

Ye Yisong probed his Divine Soul into the Legacy Jade Slip. His vision blurred, and he found himself in a mirrored space. Ye Jiexin's figure stood proudly before him, hands behind his back. He glanced at him and began to explain the mysteries of the 4th Grade Talisman Technique on his own.

"When inscribing the inscriptions on the Tier 4 Talisman board, there is no need to follow a strict sequence. You only need to ensure there are no repetitions or omissions, allowing the inscriptions to reach Perfection and fuse naturally. Use elemental inscriptions as the foundation, layer them, and merge them into one."

"When inscribing, pay attention to the mutual generation and restraint of the elements; do not disrupt them carelessly."

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"Finally, use your Divine Soul as a guide to connect the inscription lines, linking them into one body to form a specific structure. Only then is the Talisman board complete."

"The step of infusing spiritual energy requires the input of spiritual liquid; therefore, only a Martial Ancestor expert can refine a Tier 4 Talisman."

Listening to Ye Jiexin's earnest teachings, Ye Yisong felt as if he had been enlightened; everything suddenly became clear, opening a door to understanding the Tier 4 Talisman.

Not only that, but after Ye Jiexin finished explaining the mysteries of making a Tier 4 Talisman, he did not dissipate.

Instead, he had recorded the entire process of making a Low Grade Tier 4 Talisman in the Legacy Jade Slip for future generations to learn.

He saw him take out a piece of Tier 4 Withered Vine and point his finger at it. Lines of inscriptions appeared clearly above the Withered Vine. After all twenty-seven inscriptions of the Low Grade Tier 4 Thunder-Fire Talisman were inscribed, a sharp light flashed in Ye Jiexin's eyes, and he shouted, "Watch closely!"

A mysterious force destroyed a portion of the trunk in the core area of the Withered Vine, yet it did not damage the twenty-seven inscriptions, not even in the slightest. As the interior collapsed, it even embedded them into each other, forming an exquisite pattern, as if a Thunder Dragon was poking its head out, roaring in anger.

After the Talisman board was completed, Ye Jiexin extracted five drops of spiritual liquid from his Dantian and sprinkled them out. They flowed from five directions along the inscription lines, injecting into the Talisman board and perfectly combining with the Thunder Dragon pattern, making it go from dim and lusterless to full of vitality.

"Seal!"

As the last inscription was infused with energy, a Low Grade Tier 4 Thunder-Fire Talisman was successfully created.

"What an amazing sealing technique," Ye Yisong exclaimed. Ye Jiexin's talent in Talisman Making was truly beyond compare. It was no wonder he could create his own school and successfully ascend to become a Fourth-Rank Talisman Master.

Comprehending the Legacy Jade Slip was like having Ye Jiexin present in person, teaching Ye Yisong how to refine a Tier 4 Talisman step-by-step. This allowed Ye Yisong to benefit immensely and gain a preliminary understanding of refining a Tier 4 Talisman.

No sooner said than done, Ye Yisong took several neatly cut pieces of Tier 4 Withered Vine from his Storage Pouch. He recalled Ye Jiexin's method of refining, as well as the patterns, positions, and embedding methods of the twenty-seven inscriptions. After confirming everything was correct, he directly handed control of his body over to the 798 Navigation System.

For his first time refining a Tier 4 Talisman, Ye Yisong felt he should play it safe. If he did it himself, there was a fifty percent chance of failure; a fifty percent success rate was still too risky.

Each piece of Tier 4 Talisman Making Materials was priceless, and Ye Jiexin hadn't given him much. At most, he could only refine fifty Tier 4 Talismans. Each one used was one less, and he couldn't afford to waste even a single one.

After handing his body over to the 798 Navigation System, Ye Yisong focused all his attention on observing his every move. Teaching himself to refine a Tier 4 Talisman—there was really no one else like him in this world.

The 798 Navigation System controlled Ye Yisong's body. It wouldn't dare say it was a one-to-one copy of Ye Jiexin's movements, but a ninety percent similarity was definitely there.

In less than half an hour, Ye Yisong had finished inscribing the Talisman board for the Low Grade Tier 4 Thunder-Fire Talisman. Then, he spent another half hour infusing it with energy. Finally, he formed a seal with one hand, locking the spiritual liquid inside the Talisman. It was a complete success; a Low Grade Tier 4 Thunder-Fire Talisman had freshly emerged.

"Grandfather, Father, I have become a Low Grade Fourth-Rank Talisman Master," Ye Yisong said excitedly, holding the completed Tier 4 Talisman in his hand. "Old man, I can share some of the Family's tasks for you in the future, so you won't have to work day and night making Talismans anymore."

Name: Ye Yisong

Cultivation: Four-Star Martial Ancestor

Cultivation Technique: Green Lotus Sea-Transformation Sutra (Tier 5?), Level 4

Martial Skill: Thirteen Fierce Tiger Styles (Tier 4 Body Refining Technique), Low Grade Tier 4

Green Lotus Sword Arts (Tier 4), Level 4

Wind-Riding and Wave-Breaking Art (Tier 4), Level 4

Sub-profession: Talisman Maker (Low Grade Tier 4, 20%)

Looking at the red-marked 20% on the panel, Ye Yisong felt like he had been injected with adrenaline. He picked up the second Withered Vine and turned on AFK mode.

AFK-ing once increased progress by 20%. AFK-ing five times would mean... Anyway, the spiritual liquid in his Dantian was more than enough. Never mind five times, even ten times would be enough to consume.

Let's go again!