Although the talisman techniques recorded in the fragmented pages were incomplete, they still contained the methods for crafting four complete talismans.
Among them were the “Taiyi Transformation Clear Talisman,” which he had used before, the “Nine Palaces Heavenly Qian Talisman,” which he had comprehended and used to refine the Myriad Dragon Pearl, and a shadow puppet talisman called the “Armor Origin Talisman.”
The last talisman was the only offensive one recorded in the fragments—the “Heavenly Halberd Talisman.”
The Taiyi Transformation Clear Talisman was relatively manageable. Through insights gained from the jade slip obtained from the Tianlan Sacred Beast’s avatar, Han Li had already grasped about seventy to eighty percent of it. Although the success rate was extremely low, as long as he was willing to expend a large amount of materials, he could still craft it.
The Nine Palaces Heavenly Qian Talisman was originally an immortal-grade talisman used to trap enemies. Han Li had only comprehended half of it, managing to develop the relatively simple Myriad Dragon Pearl based on his partial understanding.
As for the latter two—the Armor Origin Talisman and the Heavenly Halberd Talisman—he had previously had no clues whatsoever.
However, while inspecting other completed shadow puppet talismans in the market of Tianyuan City, Han Li coincidentally grasped a crucial aspect of the Armor Origin Talisman. Given his considerable expertise in puppetry, with further detailed study in the future, he might indeed uncover something substantial.
But the last one, the Heavenly Halberd Talisman, was a metal-attributed offensive talisman.
According to the records, activating this talisman could conjure a Heavenly Halberd Blade from the True Immortal Realm, with power great enough to split the earth and part the seas.
However, this talisman was exceptionally profound, and Han Li, with only his current Nascent Soul stage cultivation, truly had no way to begin deciphering it.
Han Li stroked the jade slip with one hand, silently contemplating.
Tianyuan City was filled with countless high-level cultivators, many of whom far surpassed him in magical power and abilities. To ensure his own safety, the more life-saving measures he had, the better.
Unfortunately, most of the four talismans were beyond his current ability to craft. However, even the Taiyi Transformation Clear Talisman alone, which could deceive the senses of even Void Refinement cultivators, would be immensely useful in special situations if he could produce one or two more.
As for the other talismans, there was no need to rush. He could slowly study and comprehend them later.
With these thoughts in mind, Han Li flicked his wrist, causing a burst of green light to emerge from his storage bracelet and sweep across the ground.
When the light faded, the nearby floor was suddenly covered with variously sized brocade boxes, jade cases, and numerous bottles and jars.
Han Li reached out with one hand, and a brocade box flew toward him.
Opening the lid, he found a faint red piece of unknown beast hide inside, its surface shimmering with spiritual light—clearly not from an ordinary demonic beast.
Without a second glance, Han Li tossed the small piece of hide into the air above him and then opened his mouth.
With a *pfft* sound, a mass of azure spiritual light enveloped the hide.
His hands formed seals, and the azure light instantly transformed into blazing crimson flames.
A strange sight unfolded.
Despite being engulfed in the flames, the hide did not immediately turn to ash. Instead, it emitted dazzling spiritual radiance, its surface gradually becoming crystalline and transparent.
At this point, Han Li pointed toward several jade cases.
The lids of these cases opened on their own, and streams of variously colored powders flew out, disappearing into the flames in a flash.
A series of crackling sounds followed as the powders transformed into multicolored spiritual lights that adhered to the hide.
The transparent hide’s surface immediately began to shimmer with extraordinarily brilliant radiance.
Han Li continued forming hand seals with his fingers, his expression indifferent as he closed his eyes.
For a time, the only sound in the chamber was the occasional crackle of sparks from the flames.
Thus, two months passed in a flash.
During this period, a dull explosion would sound from the chamber every few days. After repeating over a dozen times, the explosions finally ceased entirely.
Half a month later, the chamber door suddenly opened.
Han Li emerged with a slight frown on his brow, then immediately headed straight for the main hall.
The formation in the hall was still emitting a faint spiritual glow, though the pale silver light curtain projected from the octagonal disk had dimmed slightly, and the displayed light spots had grown indistinct.
Without hesitation, Han Li replaced the high-grade spirit stones surrounding the formation and reactivated it.
The octagonal disk emitted a dazzling silver radiance, and everything on the light curtain became clear once more.
Han Li swept his gaze over the curtain, his expression shifting uncertainly.
The four light spots that had previously been separated were now gathered together again, only four to five hundred miles from his cave.
The reason he had emerged from the chamber was twofold: first, he had finally succeeded in crafting a Taiyi Transformation Clear Talisman, and second, one of the Gold Devouring Beetles he had sent to monitor these individuals had inexplicably vanished—whether captured or destroyed, he did not know.
Through his second Nascent Soul, which had been overseeing the maturation of spiritual medicines in the cave, Han Li was already aware that the cultivators represented by these light spots had been lingering in the area for several days.
Had they found their target?
Han Li’s thoughts raced. After a moment, he suddenly sat cross-legged before the light curtain, silently observing it without a word.
Three days passed in this manner, with the light spots remaining stationary, showing no signs of dispersing or moving.
Finally, on the morning of the fourth day, Han Li sighed softly and stood up.
It seemed he would have to go and investigate.
Regardless of their purpose, if they caused trouble within his spiritual territory, disaster could strike even if he remained hidden in his cave.
After all, a distance of several hundred miles was negligible for cultivators of their level—they could cover it in the blink of an eye.
With them loitering so close, how could he continue his cultivation in peace?
It would be better to personally monitor the situation.
Of course, if there were benefits to be gained and he could take advantage of the chaos, he wouldn’t mind doing so.
Since arriving in the Spirit Realm and engaging in battle with Void Refinement cultivators, Han Li had grown confident that even if he couldn’t defeat them, he could at least escape unscathed.
Especially now that he had successfully refined the Thunder Robe and Thunder Mark Pearl and crafted a Taiyi Transformation Clear Talisman, his confidence had grown even stronger.
Moreover, the fact that these four individuals remained oblivious to his Myriad Dragon Pearl’s surveillance meant none of them could possibly be at the Body Integration stage.
Thus, his greatest apprehension had diminished further.
Having made up his mind, Han Li immediately enveloped himself in azure light, transforming into a green streak that shot out of the hall and toward the cave’s exit.
Once outside, his flight path circled once before he began chanting under his breath. His form gradually faded until it became completely transparent.
Though this concealment technique was not as flawless as the Taiyi Transformation Clear Talisman’s ability to render him utterly intangible, it was still difficult to detect without careful spiritual sense scrutiny.
It was more than sufficient for a stealthy approach.
Moments later, Han Li steered his flight toward the location marked on the light curtain.
At his current speed, several hundred miles could be traversed in mere moments at full throttle. However, even after deliberately slowing down to prioritize stealth, it took only the time of a cup of tea to draw near.
Seeing that he was close to his destination, Han Li quietly descended, his body flashing with deep yellow light before plunging into the ground.
He switched to Earth Release, continuing forward while forming hand seals to suppress all traces of his aura.
After advancing underground for another ten miles, Han Li suddenly halted, narrowing his eyes slightly before silently reciting an incantation.
From the surrounding darkness, several golden dots flickered before a handful of Gold Devouring Beetles shot out, disappearing into his sleeve in a flash.
As he retracted the strands of spiritual sense attached to the beetles, Han Li’s eyes flickered several times, and a peculiar expression crossed his face.
“They really are searching for something. But for it to be in *that* place… truly unexpected. Still, if they could detect and destroy one of the Gold Devouring Beetles, there must indeed be a Void Refinement cultivator among them,” Han Li murmured to himself, lowering his head in deep thought.
Suddenly, he brushed his hand over his storage bracelet, and with a flash of light, a purple talisman appeared in his grasp.
The talisman’s surface gleamed as if gilded, densely inscribed with tiny silver characters.
This was the newly crafted Taiyi Transformation Clear Talisman.
Unlike the previous version, this one was made entirely according to the methods recorded in the fragmented jade slip, its power far surpassing that of the earlier semi-finished product.
Uncertain whether he could approach further without detection by the Void Refinement cultivators, Han Li decided—albeit reluctantly—to use this newly completed talisman to render himself intangible and confirm the identities and cultivation levels of the four individuals.
Though the talisman was precious, when it came to his own safety, Han Li was not one to hesitate.
Moreover, unlike the previous flawed version, this Taiyi Transformation Clear Talisman not only boasted far greater power but could also be reused until its energy was exhausted.
The purple talisman shattered, releasing several shimmering silver script characters that danced around Han Li.
With a solemn expression, Han Li sent several spell seals flying toward them.
With soft *pfft* sounds, the characters transformed into silver mist, enveloping Han Li in an instant.
When the mist dissipated moments later, the space where he had stood was empty.
In his intangible state, Han Li immediately sensed the difference between this talisman and the previous incomplete version.
Now, he could still mobilize his magic treasures and a significant portion of his spiritual power.
Of course, while he *could* do so, actually wielding a treasure or executing a powerful technique would likely dispel the talisman’s effect prematurely.
Even so, Han Li was satisfied. At the very least, while intangible, he could launch a preemptive strike if necessary.
Thus, with another incantation, he swiftly advanced forward.
After traveling several more miles, Han Li’s form gradually began to rise toward the surface.
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