Chapter 0305: Water Gathering Talisman

Chapter 0305: Water Gathering Talisman

A talisman has a limited capacity for energy. If it is infused with the energy of the Martial Dao realm, it will undoubtedly be much stronger than that of the ninth level of the Martial Body stage.

Qin Yun wasn’t the only one feeling the pressure; other Runes Masters at the ninth level of the Martial Body stage were also heavy-hearted.

They believed they’d be happy just to make it through the second round and get the Star Flame Liquid, without getting knocked out here.

"Qin Yun, do you have confidence?" Lan Fengjin asked softly, hoping that Qin Yun could make it to the end.

Qin Yun is indeed a senior Runes Master, but his foundation is only at the ninth level of the Martial Body stage!

Not only do others not have high hopes for him, but even he himself understands that without a strategy, he will definitely not pass this round.

At this moment, he was thinking of a way to cope!

"I don’t know, I can only try!" Qin Yun sighed lightly.

Except for the Spirit Rhinoceros Mystic Brush, all tools Qin Yun used for making materials and carving spirit patterns were provided by others.

He could only boost his precision when using the Spirit Rhinoceros Mystic Brush.

To make up for their shortcomings, Runes Masters at the ninth level of the Martial Body stage have no choice but to focus intensely on precision and material quality.

Someone came up and started distributing carving knives, while the furnaces and forging hammers were still the same as yesterday, placed in the competition area.

"Are there no other questions?" Lan Huayu asked, paused, and when no one raised any more questions, he shouted, "Then let’s begin now!"

He flipped a large hourglass and started timing.

At the beginning, the Runes Masters all started to get busy.

The materials they used were also brought along by themselves.

Some opted for spirit Demon Beast hides, others for beast armor or bones.

Most used these three types of materials.

These materials are very tough and can hold a lot of strong energy.

Spectators at the venue thought it was a downright shame to waste such premium materials.

Because, to carve low-grade water patterns on such good materials, it was too wasteful!

"Qin Yun has no way out now! Other Runes Masters at the ninth level of the Martial Body stage all look desperate, probably unable to enter the next round!"

"Qin Yun has just entered the ninth level of the Martial Body stage, his inner energy is definitely weaker than other middle-aged and elderly at the ninth level of the Martial Body stage, so he definitely can’t enter the next round!"

"Not necessarily, Qin Yun’s strength is still very strong, and his flame is the Purple Gold Flame, possessing the arm of the Heavenly Lion Totem!"

"Right, that Heavenly Lion Totem might bring him a lot of help!"

Opinions were split on Qin Yun’s chances of advancing to the next round.

In the competition area, Qin Yun took out the bones of a spirit Demon Beast and put them into the furnace.

Then, he took out the blue Imperial Bone Steel.

"Wait, is that Imperial Bone Steel? What’s he planning to do with that?"

"Where did he get the Imperial Bone Steel? Such a thing is extremely rare—even a senior Runes Master might not be able to refine it!"

"He's really pulling out all the stops to level up!"

This left many Runes Masters astonished!

The Imperial Bone Steel was actually refined by Qin Yun himself; he had been capable of refining it for a long time!

Lan Huayu was equally surprised, never expecting someone to use Imperial Bone Steel as a base material! He glanced at Zhuochuan by the side, thinking it was given by him.

Zhuochuan shrugged with a smile, signaling it wasn't his doing.

Lan Fengjin knew that Qin Yun could refine Imperial Bone Steel, but she didn’t expect him to use it for making spiritual talismans!

When crafting spiritual talismans, adding a bit of bone steel is acceptable, as it allows the talisman to hold more energy.

Of course, even if Qin Yun adds Imperial Bone Steel, the talismans he refines will still fall short compared to those of the Martial Dao realm.

After all, those Runes Masters at the Martial Dao realm are also pushing their limits, giving it their all.

Qin Yun had no other choice but to improve the quality of his materials and the precision of his runes.

While improving talisman-making materials is relatively straightforward, achieving precision is far more challenging!

Not only is Qin Yun worried about precision, but other senior Runes Masters are also concerned.

Because the carving knives they are using now are very ordinary, just low-grade spiritual tools.

The carving knives they used before were familiar to them, having used them for a long time.

Thus, the precision of the runes carved by senior Runes Masters would also greatly decrease.

"It seems that in daily rune carving practice, relying solely on high-quality carving knives isn't enough; solid foundational skills are crucial!" Qin Yun suddenly thought of this.

If the basic skills are solid, then using good carving knives would also improve precision!

Qin Yun also planned to spend more time using ordinary carving knives to carve runes for practice.

He felt somewhat anxious, unsure if he could make it to the third round.

He was eager to reach the final round, hoping to find some valuable rewards.

Now, stuck at the ninth level of the Martial Body stage, he sought the final rewards, hoping they might help him break through to the Martial Dao realm.

Although Qin Yun is at the ninth level of the Martial Body stage, his flame is very special and powerful, released through the mysterious Nether Sun Spirit.

The Nether Sun Spirit is also a heaven-bestowed Martial Soul, and the most mysterious kind!

He can not only release flames through the Nether Sun Spirit but also release purple flames through the Purple Thunder Spirit, then merge the two to conceal the special aura of the Nether Sun.

The Nether Sun Purple Flame allows for rapid material combustion.

Therefore, Qin Yun was the first to open the furnace and take out the materials.

"Is Imperial Bone Steel so easy to forge?"

Many Runes Masters were surprised by this!

However, thinking of Qin Yun's special Lion Totem and Purple Gold Flame Spirit, they didn't say much more.

Qin Yun heated the Imperial Bone Steel and a spirit beast bone until they softened, then placed them on the forging table to begin forging.

He used the Forging Dragon Six Techniques, though this time not as fiercely as before.

He needed to conserve enough mental energy to carve the spirit patterns.

Under Qin Yun's rapid forging, the Imperial Bone Steel and the large piece of spirit beast bone transformed into a very thin, hard bone plate.

Its surface resembled a blue crystal, stunningly beautiful.

"The pattern to be carved is a low-grade water pattern, which is very simple and only needs to be carved on both sides of the bone talisman! If done well, it might even improve the precision!"

Qin Yun picked up the carving knife and infused it with Blood Soul Power.

He suddenly felt that the carving knife wasn’t as bad as he had imagined; it was surprisingly easy to use.

"Although this carving knife is very low-end, it’s not that difficult to use. What’s happening here?"

Qin Yun infused more Blood Soul Power into it and unexpectedly felt an incredibly smooth flow.

"Could it be that I’m so used to the Spirit Rhinoceros Mystic Brush that it gives me a more intuitive feeling?"

He secretly speculated, then closed his eyes and began to rest.

Earlier, when preparing the materials, his speed was very fast, which gave him time to rest and adjust his condition better.

When carving spirit patterns, mental state greatly affects precision.

If a person is mentally fatigued and then tries to carve patterns, the patterns will also appear fatigued, meaning the precision will be very poor.

The energy and spirit exuded would also give a lifeless feeling.

The hourglass was already half empty; an hour had passed!

Other Runes Masters had only just finished preparing their materials!

But Qin Yun had dozed off for a short while, leaving him refreshed and full of energy!

This made many Runes Masters couldn’t help but grit their teeth, especially envious of Qin Yun’s skill in preparing materials.

They all believed that it had reached the level of a senior Runes Master, or even surpassed it.

Of course, Qin Yun is now a senior Runes Master, but many people don’t know that yet!

"I need to focus all my mental energy entirely on the carving knife! Wholeheartedly perform the Divine Control Technique to control the subtle movements of the carving knife!"

Qin Yun concentrated fully, performing the Divine Control Technique to control the carving knife.

Fortunately, the low-grade water pattern required little Blood Soul Power, otherwise he couldn’t have handled it!

Low-grade water patterns are common spirit patterns, and when carving them, they are usually not concealed.

Many onlookers could also witness the process of carving hidden patterns at this time.

Qin Yun was very serious when carving the spirit patterns.

Everyone could see at a glance that he was completely absorbed in the task!

This was the first time Qin Yun had used the Divine Control Technique in coordination with his hand movements.

Then, he began to control the carving knife to engrave the spiritual runes.

This allowed him to control the knife's tip with great precision, executing subtle movements.

Zhuochuan, observing from the sidelines, remarked, "To improve precision, it's not just about mastering the carving knife but also having a profound understanding of the runes."

"Although the general patterns of the runes are quite similar, the precision of the most accurate runes printed on paper is indiscernible, relying entirely on the Runes Master's insight."

"The deeper one's understanding of the runes, the better one can grasp how to achieve precision in them."

"Sometimes, when comparing two sets of runes, they may appear identical, but their precision differs greatly. This is because the subtle variations in the runes' patterns are invisible to the human eye."

The audience listened in awe, their admiration for the Runes Masters growing, and they understood why they could never become Runes Masters themselves.

Because it requires an innate talent, a keen sense for runes.

Qin Yun was the fastest at preparing materials, but he was excruciatingly slow at engraving runes.

He gripped the carving knife, focusing the Blood Soul Power at its tip!

After a considerable amount of time, he had only managed to engrave a small arc on the bone plate.

Meanwhile, the other Runes Masters were nearly finished with one side!

Qin Yun wished to hasten his pace, but found himself unable to do so.

Because, when he used the Divine Control Technique to guide the carving knife in engraving the low-grade water rune in his mind, the knife's tip would unconsciously shift, creating a peculiar sensation.

He felt as though his spirit had fused with the carving knife, instinctively tracing the path of the water rune.

The process was painstakingly slow, as if following a specific track, where any misstep could lead to derailment...

"No, I must speed up, or I won't be able to finish!"

Qin Yun knew that the state he was in was beneficial, as it would undoubtedly enhance precision, but it was also incredibly time-consuming.

With reluctance, he had no choice but to lessen the intensity of the Divine Control Technique, enabling the carving knife to move more swiftly.

Soon, many Runes Masters had completed their Water Gathering Talismans.

Only Qin Yun and a few intermediate Runes Masters remained unfinished, with Qin Yun being the slowest.

On the scene, the Water Gathering Talismans of the other Runes Masters had already begun to be tested.