kingnovel Chapter 153 The Pill is Completed and the Talisman is Used with Gradual Improvement
Chapter 153 The Pill is Completed and the Talisman is Used with Gradual Improvement
Zhang Peng took a deep breath, calmed himself, and resumed his alchemy practice. His eyes were fixed on the furnace, and his hands steadily controlled the spiritual energy to adjust the heat. This time, he kept his previous lesson in mind, meticulously attending to every step. As time slowly passed, the aroma of the medicine inside the furnace grew stronger, and wisps of white smoke rose from the cracks in the lid, indicating that this refining process was going quite smoothly.
Suddenly, the alchemy furnace emitted a soft humming sound, a sign that the pills were nearing completion. Zhang Peng's spirits lifted, and he focused intently on maintaining his spiritual energy output to ensure the heat remained stable. Finally, a crisp "ding-dong" sound echoed through the alchemy room. Zhang Peng quickly opened the furnace, and a rich medicinal aroma instantly filled the air. Three round, full Qi-gathering pills, radiating a soft glow, lay quietly inside the furnace, announcing his first successful pill-refining attempt.
"Success!" Zhang Peng couldn't hide his excitement, his face beaming with joy. The elder beside him nodded with satisfaction: "Not bad. To be able to refine such a high-quality Qi Gathering Pill on your first try, you are exceptionally talented. Given time, you will surely become a master alchemist."
With his initial success, Zhang Peng's confidence soared. He immediately threw himself into the next round of refining, constantly experimenting with adjusting the proportions of medicinal herbs and controlling the heat, striving to improve the quality and yield of the pills. In the days that followed, his busy figure could often be seen in the alchemy room. Through repeated practice and exploration, his success rate in refining Qi Gathering Pills became increasingly higher, and he could even occasionally refine pills of even higher quality.
Having mastered the basic techniques of alchemy, Zhang Peng turned his attention to talisman making. He went to the Talisman Pavilion of the Qingfeng Sect, which housed various precious talisman scriptures and materials. Zhang Peng carefully selected a basic talisman-making manual in the pavilion and sat down to study it diligently.
The art of talisman making lies in infusing spiritual energy into specially crafted talisman paper, imbuing it with magical power through specific runes and incantations. Zhang Peng carefully took out a piece of talisman paper and a talisman brush, dipped it in cinnabar imbued with spiritual energy, and began to attempt to draw his first talisman. Following the steps in the manual, he concentrated his mind, slowly infusing spiritual energy into the brush, outlining complex runes on the talisman paper. However, his first attempt was not successful; just as he was about to complete the last stroke, the talisman paper suddenly burst into flames, turning into ashes.
"It seems that making talismans is even more difficult than refining pills." Zhang Peng frowned, but he was not discouraged at all. He carefully analyzed the reasons for his failure and found that it was because he had not injected spiritual power evenly enough, which caused the talisman paper to be unable to withstand it.
On his second attempt, Zhang Peng was even more focused. He slowed down his drawing speed, carefully sensing the flow of spiritual energy to ensure every stroke was precise. As the runes gradually took shape, the talisman paper began to emit a faint glow. When the last stroke was completed, a basic defensive talisman, radiating a soft light, was successfully created.
"Success!" Zhang Peng excitedly picked up the talisman, feeling the spiritual power contained within it. Although it was just a basic defensive talisman, it was an important step for him towards becoming a talisman-making master.
After that, Zhang Peng devoted himself day and night to studying the art of talismans, constantly experimenting with drawing various types of talismans. From simple defensive and offensive talismans to more complex concealment and teleportation talismans, his talisman-making skills became increasingly refined. Each successful creation of a new talisman filled him with greater anticipation and confidence for the future of his cultivation path.
While focusing on alchemy and talisman crafting, Zhang Peng did not forget to cultivate his spiritual power and combat skills. He often sparred with Li Ming, Lin Wan'er, and others, constantly improving his strength in actual combat, combining newly acquired skills with battle, and making full preparations for the unknown challenges to come.