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Chapter 77 Harmony of the Five Elements

Cao Wenjing took out a feather pen.

The brush gleamed with a faint light, clearly indicating that it was no ordinary item.

"This is the Frost Brush," made from the tail feathers of the ferocious-level demon beast, the Frost Bird.

This brush is a legacy of our sect. If any of you present surpasses us in talisman mastery in the future, this brush will be passed on to you.

He was clearly joking when he said this: "I usually don't use the talismans I draw, but today is a rare opportunity, so I'll let everyone see what it's like."

He dipped the tip of his brush into the spirit sand, spread out the talisman paper, and his entire demeanor suddenly changed.

The first stroke is gold.

The brushstrokes were sharp as a blade, drawing a sharp line on the talisman paper.

The second stroke is wood.

The brushstrokes suddenly shifted, becoming supple and flowing.

The third stroke is water.

The brushstrokes are like flowing clouds and running water, lively and natural.

"laugh----"

A faint sound suddenly came from the talisman.

That is the conflict that arises when metal overcomes wood, and wood overcomes earth.

The three spiritual energies collided violently on the talisman, almost tearing it apart.

Cao Wenjing seemed to have anticipated this, and his hand paused briefly before he steadied his brushstrokes.

The fourth stroke is fire.

The brushstrokes were as fiery as flames, bursting forth with crimson spiritual energy.

But at that very moment, the conflict between water and fire erupted.

Blue and red clashed fiercely on the talisman, causing the entire talisman to tremble.

"not good----"

Shen Qingyi's hand had already quietly rested on the talisman pouch at her waist.

If Senior Brother Cao loses control and the talisman explodes, she must immediately step in to protect everyone.

But at that moment, Cao Wenjing suddenly changed his brushstrokes.

Instead of continuing to suppress it, he guided it, allowing the four types of spiritual energy to circulate on their own.

Metal generates water, water generates wood, and wood generates fire — using the principle of "mutual generation" to resolve the principle of "mutual restraint"!

The last stroke is earth.

The brushstrokes are steady and weighty, and the yellow spirit descends like a mountain.

The five spiritual energies finally achieved a delicate balance at this moment.

They no longer clashed with each other, but began to slowly flow on the talisman paper according to the principle of mutual generation of the five elements.

Metal generates water, water generates wood, wood generates fire, fire generates earth, and earth generates metal—a continuous cycle of life.

As the last stroke was made, the entire talisman paper burst forth with dazzling light.

Within that light, five colors intertwined and swirled, resembling a miniature Five Elements cycle diagram.

A moment later, the light faded.

An extremely exquisite rune was left on the talisman paper.

The runes were composed of five colors, and each stroke corresponded perfectly with the other strokes.

"This—this is—" Han Sushuang's eyes widened.

"Five Elements Harmony Talisman"

Shen Qingyi's voice also carried a hint of amazement: "Senior brother, you actually finished it."

Cao Wenjing let out a long breath.

He put down his pen, his fingers trembling slightly.

"Just a lucky break—just a lucky break."

"If I hadn't been in such excellent condition today, I probably would have embarrassed myself in public."

He held up the talisman so that everyone below could see it clearly: "This talisman possesses the five characteristics of metal's sharpness, wood's resilience, water's softness, fire's intensity, and earth's thickness."

"It can be used for both offense and defense, and can be both forceful and gentle, making it a top-grade talisman."

"However—" he gave a wry smile, "I'm lucky if I can successfully create such a talisman once out of twenty attempts."

"This one is a complete exception."

The crowd gathered around, eager to see the Five Elements Harmony Talisman.

Gu Shenyan carefully examined the patterns on the talisman.

He could clearly see the flow of the five elemental energies in the [Assisted Cultivation] mode.

Every turn, every intersection, contains an extremely ingenious design.

No wonder Senior Brother Cao said this is the level of a master.

This kind of talisman can no longer be drawn simply through diligent study and practice.

What's needed is a deep understanding of the principles of the Five Elements, as well as a flash of inspiration at crucial moments.

[Extremely valuable information detected!]

[The control panel is running at full speed —]

[Entering: Five Elements Harmony Talisman (Full Version)]

Gu Shenyan suppressed his joy and kept a straight face.

【Five Elements Harmony Talisman】

[Effect: Possesses the characteristics of the five elements (metal, wood, water, fire, and earth), making it both offensive and defensive]

[Complete drawing process has been recorded]

[Unlock condition: Talisman mastery reaches the highest level]

Jia Shouren was dazzled by what he saw and couldn't understand the intricacies of it at all.

Han Sushuang stared intently at the strokes, trying to glean some insight from them.

Chen An and Zhao Xiaoman moved even closer, wishing they could imprint the entire talisman in their minds.

On the other side, while the students below the stage were busy looking at the talisman, Cao Wenjing quietly walked up to Shen Qingyi.

"Junior sister, that really scared me to death."

"When I made the fourth stroke, I thought I was going to fail."

Shen Qingyi also lowered her voice: "Senior brother, why are you doing this?"

"Is it worth taking this risk just to show off in front of these newcomers?"

"If you make a mistake, at best the talisman will be ruined, and at worst the spiritual energy will backfire, causing you to be injured for no reason."

Cao Wenjing shook his head: "This isn't showing off, this is—making an example of someone."

"Look at the way they look at their eyes."

Shen Qingyi turned her head to look.

"My move really stunned them."

"Look at Han Sushuang's eyes, she looks like she wants to swallow the talisman whole."

"And those two senior disciples, they probably haven't seen such talismans in their entire lives."

Cao Wenjing's words were suggestive: "Han Sushuang, relying on her illustrious family background and strong foundation, is bound to be arrogant."

"Today's move is meant to show her that the art of talismans is unfathomable."

"In this way, we've essentially set the tone—"

He smiled and said, "She will truly put her heart into the lessons that follow, instead of becoming complacent because of her strong foundation."

Shen Qingyi was silent for a moment, then couldn't help but smile: "Senior brother has put a lot of thought into this."

"With just this one move, I'm afraid not only Sister Su Shuang, but also Shen Yan and Shou Ren will listen to you without question."

"That would be great."

Cao Wenjing wiped his forehead before turning around to face the crowd: "Did everyone see clearly?"

"I see it clearly!"

The crowd responded in unison, their voices much louder than before.

"Okay, then I will explain in detail."

It's too early for you to learn about the "Five Elements Harmony Talisman." Let me first explain the principle of its subordinate "Three Elements Unity Talisman."

Cao Wenjing took a deep breath and began to explain in detail.

From how to choose the entry point of the three attributes, to how to use the wood element as a bridge, and then to how to use the metal element to suppress the conflict—he explained every detail extremely thoroughly.

Here we go again! Here we go again!

[The panel says: Today was a huge success!]

[Entering: The Three Elements Unifying Talisman (Cao Wenjing's Exclusive Insights Version)]

This lecture lasted for a full half hour.

By the time he finished speaking, it was nearly noon outside.

【Three Elements Return to One Talisman】

[Effect: Combines three attributes, its power far exceeds that of a single talisman]

[Unlock condition: Talisman mastery reaches the highest level]

[Suggestion: This is much simpler than the Five Elements Harmony Talisman, and can be used as a practice piece after achieving mastery.]

That's all for today.

Cao Wenjing picked up the Five Elements Harmony Talisman: "I will leave this talisman here for three days. You can come and observe it when you have time."

"Remember, the way of talismans is not only about knowing how to draw them, but also about knowing how to interpret them."

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"The more you see, the more you'll naturally understand the tricks of the trade."

Everyone agreed.

When Cao Wenjing announced the end of get out of class, no one left. Instead, they surrounded the talisman and examined it closely.

Han Sushuang looked at it most carefully, and even took out her own notes to trace the brushstrokes on the talisman stroke by stroke.

Gu Shenyan stood a little further away, but the [Assisted Cultivation] mode was still running, deeply imprinting every detail of the talisman into his mind. Jia Shouren was also looking at it, but he clearly couldn't understand it anymore and could only stare blankly at the seven-colored halo.

Shen Qingyi walked over to Cao Wenjing and handed him a small porcelain bottle: "Quickly drink the 'Spirit Replenishing Liquid,' don't let your spiritual energy become too depleted."

Cao Wenjing took the porcelain bottle, tilted his head back, and drank it down.

A cool sensation flowed into my body, and the weakness I had felt earlier was slightly relieved.

Thank you.

"No need to thank me, you're just pushing yourself too hard. Is it really worth it?"

"worth."

Cao Wenjing nodded without hesitation: "The way of talismans should be passed down in this way."

"If we just teach them the basics step by step, they will only ever achieve a minor level of proficiency in their lifetime."

"But if we show them the true heights—"

He looked at the young people gathered around the talisman: "Perhaps, some of them will actually embark on this path."

Shen Qingyi said softly, "I hope so."