From waterfowl, it began to transform into the Great Sun Golden Crow.

The essence of heaven and earth is transformed into a single bundle.

Tang Jingxuan tried to grasp it, but couldn't. His golden brush shimmered. That wisp of seemingly real yet unreal Daoist energy dissipated.

Without anyone noticing, he lightly bit his lip, and there was a pool of blood on the ground.

"I never imagined it would turn out this way."

"This Daoist rhythm of heaven and earth... there really is a strand of Daoist rhythm that defies fate and cause and effect."

"Are you kidding me?"

Having failed to capture the essence of heaven and earth, Tang Jingxuan sat cross-legged on the edge of the pond. He stared blankly at the failed Dao talisman for a long time.

Late at night, in a side room of Tangjiabao, in Xiang Wanqing's room.

Gu Heting opened the "Record of Xuanhuang Talismans" compiled by Tang Jingxuan.

This book surpasses even the "Great Dao Elixir Manual." It contains over 300 methods for drawing talismans, presented concisely and clearly. The entire book is extremely thick and dark, I estimate it to be about 400 pages long.

The first page of the Xuanhuang Talisman Record is captivating.

Heaven and earth were dark and yellow, the universe was above all.

From the day the world was born, all things in it have had their own destiny and path.

All living beings have their own fortunes, which fluctuate, sometimes high, sometimes low, sometimes rich.

[The perpetrator is afflicted by malevolent forces.]

The virtuous often blend into the crowd.

All things in the world intertwine and are collectively known as the Dao.

We cultivators call this the Dao of Heaven and Earth.

[Drawing upon the spiritual energy and essence of heaven and earth, I create talismans and magical arts for the world. This book is a collective title I, Tang Jingxuan, have compiled from 30 different books.]

[Having attained enlightenment over many years, I only wish for the reader to achieve a state of tranquility and clarity.]

"This book is really well-written. There aren't any grand theories throughout; it's all analysis, and very detailed at that."

The second page begins to explain in detail what the Dao of Heaven and Earth is and how to use it.

When I first learned talisman making, my master told me that drawing talismans requires a calm and pure mind.

I was young then, and I don't know why my heart was calm when I was at peace.

I now believe that to seek the myriad essences of Taoism, one needs to have some understanding of them.

Those who seek the Dao must also understand the principles governing the Dao of Heaven and Earth.

I will use the vitality and natural rhythms of plants as an example.

The vitality of plants is condensed in every living thing. Flowers bloom and fade over a cycle of sixty years.

[By observing all things in the world, you can perceive the subtle essence of Tao.]

That glimmer of life swirling beneath the tree roots is the very essence of nature.

What we must do is to incorporate the essence of plants and trees into our paintings.

That's so concise and clear.

"Truly a genius at crafting talismans," Gu Heting exclaimed inexplicably.

Tang Jingxuan was not arrogant or condescending. In his teaching and nurturing, he was very concise and clear, with no cryptic remarks throughout his entire work.

"Young Master Tang is truly remarkable. Your work is so simple, it has saved me a lot of trouble."

【Chapter One】

Hold your breath, concentrate, and observe the energy and fortune of heaven and earth. A sense of grandeur and vibrant color arises; this is the essence of the Dao of Heaven and Earth.

Gu Heting, referring to the book, softly called out, "Gaze upon it."

Gu Heting tiptoed, careful not to wake the sleeping Xiang Wanqing. He pushed open the door and observed every plant and tree around him.

It was surrounded by a brilliant blue color.

Of all the plants and trees here, this color is the most intense.

There were also many other Daoist auras mixed in around it. But none of these Daoist auras were as rich as the Daoist aura of the plants and trees.

"Let's begin."

"I have no cinnabar, no pen, no pure white talisman. I'll just make something random."

Gu Heting picked a tree branch.

He picked up a fallen leaf from the ground and used it as a Taoist talisman to write inscriptions.

Turning the pages of the book, Gu Heting carefully studied the internal mental techniques.

[Transferring the essence of nature to the tip of the pen.]

[Use your index finger to sense the flow of spiritual energy and observe its Daoist essence. Never use brute force; guide it gently.]

"Ah, I don't have fingers."

"Whatever, I'll just carry it in my mouth."

Gu Heting had a twig stuck in his beak. His appearance was somewhat comical, but Gu Heting didn't seem to care.

The leaf floated in mid-air.

He used that branch to guide the flow of the natural rhythms of plants.

"Wood takes root in the Way, and the spirit of the Way manifests."

Somehow, the Daoist energy of plants and trees swirled around that branch. Tiny specks of this energy were drawn to the tip of the branch. After circulating several times, they flew into the leaves.

Suddenly, a bright green light shone forth.

The crimson banner of the Daoist principles of plants and trees was cultivated.

Gu Heting was secretly delighted and called out to the system a few times.

"System, is it working?"

A withered tree blossoms again in spring, a fleeting glimpse of beauty.

Lin Yi crafted a banner imbued with the Daoist principles of plants and trees.

[Contains the essence of plants and trees.]

[Function: It can accelerate the growth of flowers, grasses, and trees, forcing them to bear fruit.]

Let the flowers, grass, and trees grow upwards, completing a cycle of sixty years.

[Level Determination: A talisman imbued with the essence of plants and trees.]

"It actually worked. I just wanted to give it a try, but unfortunately I'm not as good as Tang Jingxuan in any way. I still need to practice."

"It's okay, I'm still young."

On the roof beams of the Tang family's house.

Tang Jingxuan held the wine pot, staring blankly at the little bird. His mouth was agape, and he almost swallowed the fine wine.

That's an exaggeration.

It's easy to understand, and you learn it all on your own.

He understood it without anyone teaching him. Tang Jingxuan deliberately wrote it very concisely and clearly, but the little water bird's talent startled him.

He remembered when he crafted his first talisman.

Master explained the process and demonstrated it once.

He spent three weeks crafting his first talisman.

The Golden Spirit Sword Sect refers to Tang Jingxuan as "unrivaled and without equal." But what about this little waterbird? It's been around for millions of years!

"Not bad." Tang Jingxuan jumped off the roof beam of Tangjiabao.

He reached out and let the leaf fall into his palm. The Daoist inscription on it was somewhat immature, likely drawn by Gu Heting with a twig. Without proper tools, it's difficult to refine it further.

When I first started practicing, my skills were somewhat unorthodox.

But over time, he could occasionally capture some of the spirit of the subject.

What's most lacking now is this divine brush of rhyme. Given enough time, it might just find its own destiny.

"Your talisman is really too indiscriminate."

"A single leaf is hard to preserve. Brother Gu Heting, do you know why people in this world use cinnabar and yellow talisman paper to draw the Daoist principles of heaven and earth?"

Gu Heting shook his head upon hearing this.

His little waterbird-like head shook like a rattle drum.

Gu Heting learned things by first studying and then asking questions, ignoring everything else. In fact, he had some unorthodox methods in the cultivation world. He even dared to refine pills without any formal instruction.

"Ha": Tang Jingxuan chuckled lightly, "Yellow talisman paper has spiritual power; it can bring good fortune and ward off evil. Moreover, cinnabar is inherently an object that attracts spirits."

"The props used are very important."

"If you leave Tangjiabao tomorrow, you can walk along the left side of the west bank of Tangjiabao. There is a talisman shop there that has the items you need."

Gu Heting nodded.

"I don't want to sleep tonight, I have too many worries. Since the Tangjiabao incident, I haven't slept for over a month. Can you have a drink with me? Let's drink until we're completely drunk, it doesn't matter. I'm so tired these past few days."

Since the appearance of the rogue cultivator Corpse Immortal, Tangjiabao has been plagued by unrest.

Tang Jingxuan was constantly restless. Under immense pressure, she became even more exhausted.

Since that's the case, why not have a drink to relieve your mental fatigue?

He took a sake bowl from his ring and poured fine sake into it.

"Brother Gu Heting, how is your drinking capacity?"