When you reach the level of the old Taoist Xianyun, it's no longer as simple as just using individual runes.
After playing with talismans for thousands of years, the old Taoist priest Xianyun summarized a long list of methods for their application, the most important of which is the combination and use of different talismans.
The old Taoist priest's research focused on determining the appropriate use of which runes to maximize their effectiveness.
Some of these runes, when used individually, are of little power, but when combined into a chain of runes, they can produce unexpected results when used to defeat enemies.
After a long while, Xiao Wenbing withdrew his divine sense, deeply impressed. The old Taoist priest was indeed highly skilled; the same runes, used by different people, could have at least ten times the power. If he were to seek out a place to cultivate in seclusion for a hundred years, his chances of success in the Demon Realm would be much greater.
Unfortunately, he no longer has time, and it's simply impossible to master everything in just a few days. Therefore, now is not the time to study. However, there are indeed a few runes and techniques within the secret manual that are worth learning.
What interested him most was a Bone-Attaching Talisman. As the name suggests, it was a tracking talisman.
This rune isn't particularly powerful, but it's very unique. Once unleashed, it's relentless, like a leech clinging to bone, relentlessly pursuing its goal. It's much like a cruise missile in modern weaponry—truly distinctive.
According to the records of the old Taoist Xianyun, this bone-attaching talisman, when used together with several other extremely powerful talismans, is indeed incredibly useful.
However, given Xiao Wenbing's current cultivation level, he is not yet able to use the powerful special runes that the old Taoist priest Xianyun possessed. According to the records left by the old Taoist priest, these runes can only be created at least at the Separation and Union stage.
However, this problem was no challenge for Xiao Wenbing. A faint smile appeared on his face. Although he was only a Nascent Soul cultivator, he still had several special weapons in his hands, whose power was no less than that of those spiritual talismans.
To achieve the maximum effect when combined with the Bone-Attaching Talisman, there are undoubtedly only two things: the Earth Vein Fire Source and the Golden Core. Whether it's the immense power of the Earth Vein Fire Source or the powerful force generated when the Golden Core self-destructs...
Its power is comparable to those few talismans.
In fact, using a Nascent Soul would be even better. However, Xiao Wenbing had many concerns about this.
Firstly, the Nascent Soul is not the Golden Core. Although the Golden Core is powerful, it is ultimately an inanimate object. No matter how many copies it creates and then self-destruct, it will not have much of an impact on him. However, the Nascent Soul is different. Every time he creates a Nascent Soul, he must allocate a wisp of his divine sense. If this thing self-destructs, his spiritual body will probably not be in a good state either.
Therefore, the Nascent Soul can absolutely not be used as a consumable item.
A thought suddenly struck him: if his own Nascent Soul couldn't be obtained, what if he used someone else's? However, he quickly dismissed this idea. If he were to use someone else's Nascent Soul, aside from anything else, he wouldn't be able to get past his master's scrutiny.
At that point, unless he reveals that he possesses supernatural abilities, he will definitely become the public enemy of the entire cultivation world.
Or... a fierce glint flashed in his eyes, or he could go to the Demon Realm, capture two demon cubs, and use their nascent souls as models, so that even if something went wrong, he could have peace of mind.
Moreover, no matter how many times he uses Nascent Soul self-destruction in the Demon Realm, there will be no complaints from the cultivation world.
Having made up his mind, Xiao Wenbing sat down again. The most important thing right now was to replicate more Golden Cores. As for the specific number, there was no limit; the more the better.
Copying the Golden Core was no longer a particularly difficult task for him at this point. After observing the Dark God's manipulation of his own body countless times, although he was far from reaching that standard, he had still made some progress. Compared to figuring it out on his own, having a ready-made role model in front of him was indeed much less strenuous.
Using his supernatural abilities skillfully, half an hour later, he had a golden pill ball radiating light in his hand.
Looking at the small pill, Xiao Wenbing was filled with emotion. Before going to the Divine Wood Palace, he wanted to replicate a golden pill, which not only took a long time, but even just one pill was enough to drain all his spiritual energy.
But now, not only did it take only half an hour to complete the task, but his spiritual power was also surging. It seems that he could still have the strength to replicate seven or eight more.
Golden Core and Nascent Soul are, after all, two different realms...
However, Xiao Wenbing was still somewhat dissatisfied with this pace. At this rate, even by the time Feng Baiyi returned, he would be lucky to accumulate a hundred or so Golden Cores. And frankly, a hundred or so Golden Cores wouldn't amount to much in the Demon Realm.
He pondered deeply about how to improve the copying speed as quickly as possible. After a long while, he still had no clue whatsoever.
He frowned deeply and habitually called out to the Mirror God. When encountering trouble during weapon forging, seeking help from the Mirror God had become his motto, an almost instinctive habit.
After briefly explaining his situation, Xiao Wenbing looked at Jing Shen with extremely expectant eyes and said, "Now, you can find a way to solve this."
The Mirror God rolled his eyes and said, "What other way can I think of? The only way to create a golden core out of thin air is to use the power of creation, but the power of the creator god is your unique skill."
Xiao Wenbing said disappointedly, "Is there really no way for you?"
"No," the Mirror God said decisively. "No one can create a golden core out of thin air; that's absolutely impossible."
Frowning, Xiao Wenbing asked, "Why?"
"Because the Golden Core is a special substance that can only be formed by a living being absorbing the essence of heaven and earth over a long period of time. Therefore, it is simply impossible to create it out of thin air." The Mirror God paused for a moment and said, "Of course, your power of creation is an exception."
Xiao Wenbing sighed inwardly. The Mirror God wouldn't lie. So, his plan to achieve the Golden Core was doomed to fail.
He shook his head, forced to admit that dreams are beautiful, but reality is cruel; his ideas may be good, but they may not necessarily become reality.
"Well, actually..." The Mirror God suddenly hesitated. It had thought of a solution, but it was somewhat impractical.
Xiao Wenbing's heart skipped a beat, and he asked, "What, is there a way?"
"This is still impossible." After a moment of contemplation, the Mirror God finally rejected it again.
"Tell me about it..."
Helpless, the Mirror God could only say, "If you can find another person with the power of creation, then the two of you working together can naturally be twice as fast."
Xiao Wenbing was taken aback, and glared at it fiercely. It's easy for you to say, but where am I supposed to find such a freak?
His gaze returned and suddenly fell upon the Heavenly Void Ring in his hand. A thought flashed through his mind like lightning, and a hint of surprise appeared in his eyes. He slowly said, "Perhaps... I have a way."
Volume 4, Chapter 276: Creating Golden Elixir
"You," Mirror God looked at Xiao Wenbing suspiciously, and said in a tone of utter doubt, "If I can't do it, how can you?"
It cannot be said that it doubted Xiao Wenbing; in fact, Xiao Wenbing's performance in those days was not very good.
With a confident smile on his face, Xiao Wenbing gripped the Heavenly Void Ring and asked, "What do you think?"