I Live Forever In The World of Cultivation World

Chapter 89: Talisman Master He Song

At this moment, He Song's cultivation level had reached the sixth level of Qi Refinement Realm.

His spiritual energy was naturally far stronger than that of cultivators at the early stage of Qi Refinement Realm.

Moreover, his control over his spiritual energy was on a completely different level compared to early-stage Qi Refinement Realm cultivators.

Thus, compared to talisman masters who started learning talisman crafting from the early stage of Qi Refinement Realm, He Song found it much easier to begin at the sixth level.

Additionally, since He Song was a transmigrator with a naturally strong soul, his control over himself during talisman crafting was far superior to that of ordinary cultivators.

Because of this, He Song succeeded on his very first attempt at making a talisman!

As He Song’s brush flowed like a dragon and snake across the talisman paper, drawing the complete talisman script, a flash of light appeared on the paper.

Immediately afterward, He Song felt some of the spiritual energy within his body being absorbed by the talisman paper before him.

Once the talisman paper stopped absorbing spiritual energy, it transformed into a completed Low-Grade Thick Earth Talisman, worth five spirit stones.

However, He Song did not focus on the successful creation of the talisman.

Instead, he stood silently at his desk, his mind filled with insights gained from the process of crafting the Thick Earth Talisman.

It is said that reading a book a thousand times reveals its meaning.

He Song had studied the Introduction to Talismans Book countless times.

Successfully crafting his first talisman not only brought him joy but also provided him with an immense amount of insight.

"So this is how talismans are made."

"So this is how the Thick Earth Talisman is drawn."

"So the power of a Thick Earth Talisman is directly proportional to the amount of spiritual energy it absorbs."

"So that's how it works..."

After a long period of reflection, He Song finally snapped out of his thoughts and turned his attention to the completed Thick Earth Talisman before him.

"From this day forth, I am Talisman Master He Song!"

Picking up the Thick Earth Talisman on the table, a fleeting glimmer of delight flashed in He Song's eyes.

To succeed on his very first attempt at making a talisman—

Although the result was due to a combination of factors, it was an excellent start for He Song.

One must understand that for most cultivators at the early stage of Qi Refinement Realm, even having a one-in-ten success rate in talisman crafting was considered highly talented.

And as for He Song?

Although he had spent a year studying the Introduction to Talismans Book, it was purely theoretical knowledge.

This was his first time actually making a talisman.

The success of his first attempt would provide He Song with a tremendous boost in confidence.

It might even be the reason why he would excel at talisman crafting in the future, as the experience reinforced his belief in his own abilities.

With this newfound confidence, coupled with a steady supply of spirit stones, He Song’s talisman crafting skills were bound to improve rapidly.

Placing the completed Low-Grade Thick Earth Talisman aside, He Song adjusted his state of mind slightly and prepared for a second attempt.

Even though he now had one success under his belt, He Song remained meticulous in following each step of the talisman crafting process, carefully recalling his actions and the amount of spiritual energy output from his first attempt.

A moment later, with a focused expression, He Song dipped his brush into the ink and began crafting his second Low-Grade Thick Earth Talisman.

This time, however, despite pouring his full concentration into the task, the talisman failed just as it was nearing completion.

The spiritual energy at the tip of the brush fluctuated slightly, causing the attempt to fall short.

His second attempt at talisman crafting—failed.

Looking at the wasted talisman paper and the still-shimmering talisman ink, He Song shook his head slightly.

"It seems I need to fine-tune the spiritual energy at the brush tip. The output must remain stable; haste will only lead to failure."

After reflecting on the failure, He Song quickly identified the issue and resolved to correct it in his next attempt.

He Song then closed his eyes once more, calming his mind.

When he felt he had returned to his optimal state, he opened his eyes, placed another piece of talisman paper in front of him, and picked up the brush to dip it in ink.

The setting sun cast its golden rays through the window, illuminating the desk before He Song in a warm, golden glow.

Even He Song himself was bathed in the sunlight's golden embrace.

At this moment, He Song was fully focused, holding a Low-Grade Spirit Wolf Hair Talisman Brush as he carefully traced talisman scripts on the small piece of talisman paper before him.

Moments later, his hand paused, and a frown appeared on his face as he stared at the talisman paper.

On the paper, the blood-red talisman ink had already dried. The tip of his brush hovered near the lower section of the paper.

The talisman was clearly incomplete.

But He Song knew that both the talisman paper and the talisman ink on it were already wasted and could no longer be used.

As for the reason?

He Song quickly identified it.

When drawing one of the strokes, he had applied slightly too much force, altering the script of the talisman. Naturally, the talisman could no longer be completed.

Setting down the brush, He Song let out a soft sigh.

"I thought I might be a talisman crafting genius. Turns out the first success was just dumb luck. These second and third attempts reveal my true abilities."

He discarded the failed talisman paper and picked up the now-cold tea, drinking it in one gulp.

However, he frowned as he drank, pouring the remaining tea out of the cup. He then picked up the teapot and brewed himself a fresh pot of fine tea.

Afterward, He Song returned to the desk, now holding a teapot brimming with the fragrant aroma of tea.

Having failed twice in crafting talismans, He Song needed to calm himself and avoid becoming frustrated.

His naturally cautious nature meant he rarely lost his composure, but it was better to be safe than sorry.

Sitting at the desk, with the setting sun casting a golden glow outside the window, He Song sipped cup after cup of tea.

At the same time, he began mentally rehearsing the critical points he needed to focus on when crafting talismans:

• The output of spiritual energy.

• The precision of the brush strokes.

• The seamless flow of the drawing process.

• Most importantly, maintaining a calm and steady mindset.

Talisman crafting was never easy. It required a significant amount of time for trial and error, as well as practice.

The cost of talisman crafting was also substantial. For most cultivators with good comprehension, those who began learning talisman crafting in the early stage of the Qi Refinement Realm could typically break even by the time they reached the mid-stage.

As their cultivation advanced and their skills improved, talisman crafting would gradually become profitable, eventually leading to substantial earnings.

However, for those with average comprehension who were unwilling to put in the effort, the timeline for breaking even would extend considerably, varying according to their aptitude and diligence.

That said, an ordinary cultivator who dedicated themselves to the study of talisman crafting would still see results eventually—unlike formation setting, which could leave someone stagnating for decades without natural talent.

In talisman crafting, as long as one worked hard, results were inevitable.

After some time, He Song felt he had returned to his peak state. Only then did he set down his teacup, picked up the talisman brush once more, and placed a fresh sheet of talisman paper before him.

Taking a deep breath, he adjusted himself, dipped the brush into the ink, and began crafting his fourth talisman.