The undead have descended upon the world? I possess a sword that can cleave the heavens once more!

Wu You pondered for a moment and then shook his head: "This involves a unique ability of mine; others probably—"

The creation of talisman swords is inseparable from the talisman sword technique and the other sword techniques that Wu You has mastered. It also involves the existence of sword classics and sword energy. Apart from him, it is estimated that no one else can learn it.

But just as he was about to say the final five words, "It's impossible to learn," a thought flashed through his mind, and he suddenly stopped.

Perhaps, there is still a sliver of a chance that someone else might learn it?

The "Sword Technique of Condensing Talismans" is, to put it bluntly, just a special sword technique that condenses, compresses, and shapes sword energy in a specific way.

Now his realm has improved a lot, and he has gained a deeper understanding of the Seed Talisman Sword Technique. It can be said that his mastery of this special sword technique has exceeded the perfect realm on the sword manual panel, and he has his own unique understanding of it.

In this situation, he could make some targeted modifications to the Seed Talisman Sword Technique, replacing the exclusive sword energy required by the Seed Talisman Sword Technique with other energy.

But then Wu You realized another problem: simply replacing sword energy with other energies to remove the restrictions on sword energy was far from enough!

The essence of creating a talisman sword using the talisman sword technique is to condense and concentrate the power of other sword techniques within the same system, ultimately forming a physical talisman sword.

If the energy with various attributes within the body of a power user is used as a substitute for sword energy, then the Seed Symbol Sword Technique would have to be completely modified to suit the unique abilities of the power user.

At that time, it was no longer about using other sword techniques from the same system to form talisman swords, but rather about the ability users transforming their own awakened special abilities into 'talisman swords'.

Perhaps, a 'sword' formed in that way can no longer be called a sword, since it has no connection with 'sword' at all.

Although he had an idea, Wu You was pessimistic about this method.

Firstly, making such a thorough modification to the Seed Talisman Sword Technique is almost as difficult as creating a new method, and it will definitely require a lot of time and effort, and there is no guarantee of success.

Secondly, if one wants to create a "new type of sword technique that is suitable for ability users," it is not enough to simply have a deep understanding of the sword technique itself! One also needs a sufficient understanding of the ability user system! If one does not have a deep understanding of the ability user system, how can one create a special technique specifically adapted to ability users?

Other issues are manageable, but with these two major problems, creating a "new type of talisman sword technique" that can be used by ability users will be extremely difficult.

Furthermore, it's entirely possible that the energy within an ability user's body is simply unsuitable for crafting talisman swords.

So, apart from Wu You himself, no one else really could master the method of planting talismans and storing swords?

of course not.

Wu You's gaze swept over the materials on the table, which contained the records of "Basic Martial Arts Swordplay (Part 1)" and "Basic Martial Arts Swordplay (Part 2) (First Edition)".

It would be extremely difficult to adapt the Seed Symbol Sword Technique to a version suitable for ability users, but what if it were adapted to a version suitable for the new swordsmanship he created?

Since the new swordsmanship is derived from the sword manual and sword techniques, it will naturally have many similarities with the sword manual and sword techniques. Therefore, the workload of modification will be greatly reduced and the success rate will be improved.

It also bypasses potential hidden dangers in the ability user system, or problems such as incompatibility with swordsmanship.

In this way, the two biggest problems mentioned above are solved! It also becomes possible that others besides him can use the Seed-Based Sword Technique!

He could even further modify it, incorporating the Talisman Sword Technique and the Sword Control Technique into his newly created "Basic Swordplay of Martial Arts".

To be honest, "Basic Swordplay" is only basic in name; it's not basic at all.

Although the first volume only corresponds to the level of low to mid-level ability users, the second volume, "Basic Sword Techniques of Martial Arts," incorporates some basic content from the Seven Luminaries Sword of the Star Pivot and the Seven Tribulations Sword Chapter, and can already be practiced up to the tenth level, which is the True Yang Realm level.

As for the second volume, "Basic Sword Techniques of Martial Arts," it naturally corresponds to the eleventh level and above. However, the realms beyond the eleventh level involve the existence of rules and domains, which Wu You cannot create in a short time.

Moreover, because it involves sword techniques such as the Seven Luminaries Sword of the Star Pivot and the Sword Control Technique, its difficulty in practice is exceptionally high. Of course, if one can master it, their combat skills and fighting power will be no less than those of other ability users of the same level, and may even surpass them!

Most importantly, the "Basic Swordplay of Martial Arts" is something that anyone can practice. Just considering this point, it surpasses the abilities that can only be obtained through awakening by countless others.

Although it may be affected by factors such as talent and comprehension, it at least gives ordinary people a chance to buy into the extraordinary.

Under Wang Run's expectant gaze, Wu You pondered for a moment: "It's hard to say right now, and I'm not sure either."

Upon hearing Wu You's words, Wang Run's eyes suddenly lit up with anticipation. His eyes sparkled as he asked, "So, it's possible for others to learn it?"

Before Wu You could speak further, Wang Run stood up, saluted, and said, "Comrade Wu You, I would like to thank you on behalf of all my colleagues at the research institute for your generosity and selflessness in sharing your unique abilities and methods."

"But if you encounter any difficulties or challenges, please be sure to tell us, and we will do our best to help you."

"If rune swords could be mass-produced on a large scale, the benefits would likely far outweigh the gains from creating thousands, or even tens of thousands, of low- to mid-level ability users out of thin air!"

Wu You nodded, naturally understanding what Wang Run meant.

Training ability users takes time, but one-time-use weapons like talisman swords can be put into immediate use as soon as they are produced, allowing for the immediate elimination of zombie species in large numbers!

As for whether the mass production of talisman swords will affect his efficiency in earning experience points with talisman swords.

He wasn't worried at all.

Even if he can create the talisman swords now, and even if he later creates a talisman sword technique that others can also use, he can simply tell the Bureau and have the Torchbearers use up the talisman swords he created before using other talisman swords.

Since they are all disposable weapons, as long as they can kill zombies, it doesn't really matter which one you use first.

Then, Wu You shifted his gaze to the two stacks of documents on the table: "If others want to make talisman swords, they may still need the 'Basic Sword Techniques of Martial Arts'."

Wang Run sat down again, turning his gaze to the materials on the table containing "Basic Martial Arts Swordplay (Part 1)" and "Basic Martial Arts Swordplay (Part 2) (First Edition)": "So, to make talisman swords, one must first learn this 'Basic Martial Arts Swordplay'?"

Wu You nodded: "It seems that way for now, but as I said before, I can't be completely sure."

"More research and experimentation are needed."

At this point, Wu You paused before continuing, "However, I will later provide the research institute with information on how to make talisman swords, and the institute can also set up a research group specifically to handle this matter."

Of course, the method for making talisman swords that Wu You mentioned here is definitely the version he modified later based on "Basic Sword Techniques of Martial Arts".

As for the original version of the Seed Talisman Sword Technique provided by the Sword Manual, he would never reveal it to anyone.

Not to mention that others wouldn't be able to cultivate it without the sword manual and sword energy, the more important thing is that the original version of the Seed Talisman Sword Technique involves the existence of the sword manual, and the existence of the sword manual, like the matter of transmigration, is his deepest secret.

Upon hearing this, Wang Run nodded: "I see—"

Just then.

drip-drip-

Wang Run's mobile device suddenly started vibrating continuously.

Wu You glanced over and saw that a call had come in on the other party's mobile terminal.

Wang Run glanced at his mobile device briefly, tapped his finger, and hung up the call.

Then he looked at Wu You and said, "That would be perfect, thank you again—"

He hadn't finished speaking.

drip-drip-

His mobile device then vibrated again.

His gaze shifted back to that call again.

Two calls in such a short time clearly indicate that the other party has something urgent to attend to.

Wang Run frowned slightly, looking somewhat hesitant.

Seeing this, Wu You took the initiative to speak up: "Dean Wang, please take the call first. I will be stationed at the research institute regularly from now on, so there will be plenty of time for communication."

Upon hearing Wu You's words, Wang Run gave an apologetic look and nodded, "I'm sorry, Comrade Wu You, I need to take this call."

Then he stood up, walked outside the reception room, and answered the phone.

However, in front of Wu You's clone, which possessed the strength of the thirteenth rank, everything he said outside the reception room clearly reached Wu You's ears.

"What's wrong, Lao Li? I'm meeting with a very important guest."

"What?!"

"Large-scale awakening phenomena have occurred in parts of Dongjiang Province and Lincang Province, including Jiangdong City, Chaoling City, Xunyang City, Qing'an City, Tongchuan City, Ninghai City, and Jiangzhou City?"

"At least several thousand, or even tens of thousands, of people in each city have awakened?!"

"Can you find out what the cause is?"

"Is it related to a type of black rainwater?"

Upon hearing this, Wu You in the reception room also showed a strange expression: He had previously expanded the Xuanming Domain to its maximum extent, covering almost half of the province, including cities such as Jiangdong City, Chaoling City, Xunyang City, Qing'an City, Tongchuan City, Ninghai City, and Jiangzhou City. Moreover, the Xuanming Domain manifested itself as black rain.

And in these cities, a large-scale awakening phenomenon has emerged?

In other words, his Xuanming Domain can help ordinary people awaken their abilities?

He couldn't help but recall the effect of the Dark Realm: it could apply the 'Life' or 'Death' effect to any unit.

He previously thought that the Xuanming Domain could only be used to help friendly units recover their status and then apply negative buffs to enemy units.

But unexpectedly, the effect of increasing "vitality" in the Xuanming Domain can also help ordinary people awaken their abilities?

At the same time, upon learning of the additional effects of the Xuanming Domain, Wu You had even more guesses arising in his mind:

The Xuanming Domain's effect of increasing 'vitality' can also help ordinary people awaken their abilities. In other words, many ordinary people are actually capable of awakening their abilities. The reason so few people awakened their abilities before might simply be because their vitality was insufficient or hadn't reached a certain threshold. Therefore, they could only awaken their abilities under strong emotional stimulation or other stimuli.

To go even further and speculate: is it possible that everyone in this world possesses some kind of talent? And the process of activating it is what we call awakening, but because everyone's innate conditions are different, only a small number of people with abundant vitality can activate their talents?

Does that mean that as long as the life force in an ordinary person's body is replenished, everyone can awaken?

But Wu You immediately thought of himself; the vitality within him now could hardly be described as boundless.

But why hasn't he awakened his so-called abilities?

Could it be that the guess is completely wrong, and not everyone has the talent to awaken?

Or is it that this awakening involves some limitations on the soul or true spirit, which is why he, who is not from this world and has traveled here, cannot awaken?

As he thought of this, Wu You suddenly realized that even though he now possessed the strength of the fifteenth level and was almost at the top of this world, his understanding of this world was still far too little!

If the speculation is true, and everyone in this world possesses some kind of talent, then this world cannot possibly be simple!

The truth hidden behind it may shock everyone.

Upon realizing this, Wu You's hair stood on end, and even his true form on the Blazing Gold Throne suddenly opened his eyes!

He made some other connections!

That is why the Corpse Species and those Corpse Species deities invaded this world.

Is it merely for the sake of seizing the world's resources? Or is it simply for invasion and territorial expansion?

But what if this world is not simple to begin with? What if this world holds something that even the most powerful beings would crave?

After all, profit is the primary driving force!

Wu You thought about it more and more and felt that there might really be some secrets hidden in this world that no one knows about, and that even the gods crave!

Moreover, this secret may be the very reason why ordinary people can awaken and become ability users!