Edicts to the Gods!

Chapter 267 Edicts to the Gods!

"Alright, let's not delay. Once I've finished drawing the talisman, you can follow my orders."

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

Taking a deep breath, Lu Chen shook his robe and stepped out with his toes touching the ground, displaying the Daoist Gangbu (罡步) technique. His aura flowed with the movement of his feet.

He immediately recited the [Sweeping Away Calamities and Disasters Incantation]: "The Five Elders divide the cycle, the Qi is upright at the Upper Yuan... the root of the Six Remnants. The Wrongful Arrow governs evil, ascending to the tower... capture and slay the evil spirits!"

--call!

An unnamed wind suddenly swept through the once quiet living room.

—Bang bang bang!

Inside the shrine, the statue of the jinx began to shake violently.

"This is……"

Inside the statue, the Broom Star's pupils constricted in disbelief.

He felt that as soon as Lu Chen uttered the incantation, his own divine power was subtly drawn towards the other party, and even his primordial spirit was trembling.

Is there any response?

After finishing the incantation, Lu Chen looked up and asked urgently.

"Yes, there is a response, Your Majesty!"

"it is good!"

Lu Chen nodded, not surprised.

If this step goes wrong, there's no point in discussing anything further.

The next step before putting brush to paper is the final step: [Visualizing the deity].

This step, as the name suggests, is based on the same principles as the "Thousand Demon Visualization" he practiced.

It is the core method of Taoism for summoning deities.

If a Taoist priest wishes to summon the assistance of deities, he must first concentrate and contemplate the names, titles, clothing, and expressions of the deities until the contemplation is truly and thoroughly realized.

The gods will then answer the call and act upon the command.

Lu Chen sat down at the table, where yellow paper was spread out and a vermilion brush was placed, everything was ready.

He gently closed his eyes, sank his mind into his sea of ​​consciousness, and began to visualize the jinx.

However, he had already met the jinx in person, and he could still vividly recall the style of his robes and his facial expressions.

Therefore, this step proceeded without any obstacles.

According to Taoist scriptures, the sincerity of visualization directly determines the ultimate power of the talisman.

This explains why talismans from the same series can have vastly different effects when drawn by different sorcerers.

The precision of visualization and the mage's own cultivation are the two core keys to talisman making.

As he finished visualizing, Lu Chen suddenly opened his eyes, made a hand seal with his left hand, wielded a brush with lightning speed with his right hand, and chanted the "Sweeping Away Calamities and Disasters Talisman Incantation" again.

At the same time, one must concentrate fully and imagine the descent of the gods.

Furthermore, the writing must be done in one go, using the Taoist method of writing in the clouds, infusing one's own magical power and essence to write the talisman's head and the contents of the talisman's core. It is also necessary to form a protective aura at the core of the talisman, and add secret characters or star charts to infuse the talisman with its core spiritual essence.

Once the foot of the talisman is written.

Lu Chen tapped the talisman paper three times with the tip of his pen, pinched out the sword-finger talisman, and finally solemnly stamped it with the Daoist Master's Seal.

This seal is a major seal of Taoism, essential for all practitioners of Taoism, and is also known as the "Everlasting Seal".

Lu Chen used this seal when he drew the Heavenly Gold Underworld Coins.

With the talisman complete, Lu Chen shouted, "I command the Broom Star Lord to assist me!"

He then blew a strong breath onto the talisman.

Wow!

A wisp of golden light, invisible to mortals, vanished into the statue with a single breath.

Within his sea of ​​consciousness, the Broom Star watched as the golden light before him coalesced into a document, which was the incantation of the [Sweeping Away Calamities and Disasters Talisman].

"My Lord, a document has appeared before me. Shall I sign and affix my seal?"

Lu Chen's heart skipped a beat, but he suppressed his excitement: "Yes, just sign it!"

"it is good!"

Without further hesitation, the jinx condensed a wisp of divine thought and left its mark on the document.

The moment the mark fell, Broom Star felt a jolt throughout his body, and a strange connection suddenly formed.

This connection did not originate from Lu Chen, but from the document itself, or more precisely, from the incantation itself!
The divine power within Him, guided by the incantation, suddenly burst forth from the statue and flowed directly into the paper talisman.

"this……!?"

The jinx stared in astonishment, his eyes wide with disbelief.

At the same time, something unexpected happened in the living room.

The talisman on the table moved on its own without wind, floating in the air and emitting a hazy divine light that flickered and shifted.

Lu Chen's pupils contracted sharply, and he couldn't suppress a smile.

Sun Yourong, who was watching quietly beside her, suddenly covered her mouth upon seeing this scene, her eyes flickering with disbelief!
—Lingbao!
It's truly a talisman of the highest spiritual treasure level!

Lu Chen actually refined it himself!
A moment later, the talisman seemed to have absorbed enough divine power and gently floated down onto the table, its radiance subdued, appearing as if it were nothing special.

Only the faint divine aura remaining on it hinted at its extraordinary nature.

"My Lord, that talisman... already possesses my divine power." The Broom Star's voice trembled slightly.

Lu Chen's eyes narrowed, he picked up the talisman and stuck it to his chest, then turned to Sun Yourong and said, "Sister Sun, quick, chop me with your axe!"

"Huh?" Sun Yourong was stunned.

"This talisman can also ward off evil spirits. Please try it for me!"

"What if it doesn't work..."

"It's alright, I have my own way of protecting myself, I won't get hurt."

Lu Chen spoke with certainty.

With his current physique, plus the supernatural powers of the Four Rivers Dragon Seeds.

Even if injured, they can recover quickly.

"……it is good!"

Without further hesitation, Sun Yourong's palm flashed with a mysterious light, and the Xuanhua Battle Axe was already in her grasp.

She gave a soft shout, and the axe blade pierced the air, striking directly at Lu Chen.

Lu Chen: "..."

They really went all out on him!

--boom!

With a sharp crack, the axe landed half a foot in front of Lu Chen before being blocked by an invisible light barrier.

No matter how hard Sun Yourong tried, she could not make any further progress.

Instead, the axe blade vibrated, making her wrist numb.

"Give it your all, Sister Sun! Go all out!" Lu Chen shouted.

Sun Yourong gritted her teeth, and her magical power surged into the axe like a tide. The axe blade shone even brighter, and she managed to push forward half an inch, but it was still blocked by the light barrier, as if she were stuck in a quagmire.

"What an amazing talisman!?"

Sun Yourong was amazed.

But then, a horrifying scene came into her view:
Behind Lu Chen, a gray-gold phantom slowly emerged. Although its face was blurred, the iconic broom in its hand was clearly visible.

This is……

A broom star manifestation?!

--"Bang!!!"

But then, an unexpected event occurred!
The axe was suddenly bounced back by an invisible force, and the handle bent at a ninety-degree angle, slashing back at Sun Yourong's arm!

At the critical moment, a hand gripped the axe handle like an iron clamp, forcefully intercepting the attack.

stab-

The talisman on Lu Chen's chest spontaneously combusted and instantly turned to ashes.

Sun Yourong, still shaken, asked, "So...it worked?"

Lu Chen's smile deepened, no longer concealing it, and he nodded emphatically: "It's done!"

Not only is the private talisman complete!

The method of private talismans has been mastered! Even the realm of [High-Level Cultivation] is within reach.

Based on this test, Lu Chen could confirm that his merit cultivation had reached the [Alliance Power Register] level.

It can be described as: "A high level of skill without any official rank"!
"Thanks to you so much this time, Sister Sun. Your few words have been a huge help!" Lu Chen said excitedly.

"It's alright." Sun Yourong tucked a strand of hair behind her ear. "So, what's next..."

"Just to be on the safe side, I'll make as many as I can, and see how many I can make in one go. I'll give you two later!"

“Great!” Sun Yourong’s eyes lit up.

Such magical treasures are rare and precious, life-saving items that are hard to come by.

She didn't feign reluctance.

Lu Chen sat down again.

"A jinx!"

"Your humble servant is here!"

"continue."

"Yes!"

With the combined efforts of the human and the god, one talisman after another appeared in the world.

Looking at the busy Lu Chen, Sun Yourong suddenly felt a strange sense of emotion.

It seems the gap between us is widening...

……

Almost simultaneously, in the Heavenly Court, high above the nine heavens.

There stands a vast and majestic immortal mountain, shrouded in divine light and auspicious energy, named [Haoling]!
Suddenly, a pair of divine eyes opened on the futon atop the mountain!

Venus's expression shifted slightly: "The variable... actually arose from here."

He looked up and gazed beyond the Thirty-Three Heavens, where the sea of ​​clouds was shrouded in mist, ethereal and unpredictable.

"Your Majesty, it seems that what was bound to happen has finally arrived."

Venus sighed softly.

The words had barely left his mouth.

--call!

Suddenly, the wind blew even faster over that misty sea of ​​clouds, and the clouds moved even more swiftly.

……

"That's about enough, let's stop here. I really can't draw anymore."

About two hours later, Lu Chen put down his vermilion brush, his face turned pale, and his forehead was covered in cold sweat.

There were already more than a dozen talismans neatly stacked on the table.

To be honest, Lu Chen didn't expect that with each additional talisman he made, the mana and essence consumed would almost double.

With his current cultivation level, eighteen is already his limit.

"Sister Sun, please keep these three. Put one on the front door and carry the other two with you. The jinx said that if things go wrong this time, the impact might be quite widespread, so take them home just in case. If it involves Uncle Sun and the others... I'll feel terrible."

Sun Yourong was taken aback, then chuckled and said, "Alright, then I won't stand on ceremony. What's the arrangement next?"

"Let's meet at the Wu Clan Temple at eight o'clock tonight. Tonight happens to be the night of the full moon. I'll play Hou Yi, and you... you can play Chang'e, how about that?"

Sun Yourong smirked, "Okay, whatever you say."

"Yes, you should also keep these two talismans close to your body, just in case."

"clear."

"I'll take you home first."

Lu Chen took out the City God's Token and instantly sent Sun Yourong to the Sun family.

"I won't go in, I have to rush back to Nanshan Community. See you at 8 pm."

"it is good."

—"Whoosh!"

The figure disappeared from the spot.

Sun Yourong gripped the talisman tightly in her hand and hurried home.

……

Not long after, at Nanshan Residential Area.

"Hurry, hurry, hurry! Everyone keep up! Be quick!"

Lu Jianming was giving instructions in a loud voice.

Under his arrangement, all the men in the community were gathering in the two old activity rooms.

Soon, the room was packed with people.

Seeing so many people, Lu Chen, to be on the safe side, posted two talismans in each activity room.

"Xiao Chen, what is this thing again?"

"It's for self-defense, please don't tear it."

"Don't worry, we will definitely not do what you instructed us to do."

"Yes, we absolutely will not touch it."

Lu Chen nodded: "I'll trouble you all to stay here for the time being. If you need to use the restroom, go now. Once the moonlight rises above the trees, no one should leave this room. Wait for me to call my dad and tell him before you come out."

"Understood!" Everyone nodded in unison.

After giving his instructions, Lu Chen and his father walked out of the activity room.

"Son, what are you doing now?" Lu Jianming knew from the scene that tonight was definitely not going to be simple.

"It's nothing, just worshipping a deity in case of unforeseen circumstances," Lu Chen said vaguely.

"Offering sacrifices to deities? Does it have to be this solemn?"

"Dad, don't ask anymore. Just wait for my call."

"Alright, don't act rashly. If it really comes down to it, we'll retreat. Safety is the most important thing." Mr. Lu didn't ask any more questions.

Lu Chen took out a talisman, folded it neatly, and stuffed it into Lu Jianming's pocket: "Don't take it out, it's an extra layer of protection."

"Dad knows."

After settling everything in, Lu Chen looked up at the sky. The sun was already setting in the west, and dusk was deepening.

"I'll go back and get something to eat first, then I'll leave when it's time."

He turned and walked towards his home.

……

As night deepened, the clock struck eight o'clock.

The bright moon gradually rises, its clear light bathing the earth.

East of the city, in front of the Wu Clan Temple.

Lu Chen stood quietly at the entrance, with the temple's representative by his side.

The temple usually closes at 6 p.m., but today it has been kept open until now at Lu Chen's request.

However, Lu Chen didn't use people's help for nothing; he donated 50,000 yuan to the Wu Family Temple as a venue booking fee.

"Mr. Lu, when will Miss Sun arrive?"

Are you in a hurry?

"No, no, no, it was just a casual question," the person in charge quickly said with a smile.

Just then, a car sped up and came to a smooth stop in front of the temple.

The car door opened, and a figure in plain white slowly stepped out.

She wore a white robe that trailed on the ground, her eyebrows were like distant mountains shrouded in mist, and her eyes were like autumn waters rippling across the surface.

With her light and graceful steps, she was like a fairy who had stepped out of a painting, exuding an elegant and otherworldly aura.

"Wow..." The temple staff were all stunned.

Even Lu Chen couldn't help but swallow, his gaze fixed on Sun Yourong, unable to look away for a moment, and he smiled:
"Sister Sun, your outfit is truly...like Chang'e descending to earth?!"

　Chapter Two is still being polished; it will be ready when it's finished.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)