Chapter 10, Hundred Sword Talisman

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I cannot let them know that I killed their master!" He immediately took off the storage ring and quietly threw it into the pile of rubble behind him

In an instant, Jiang Cen found himself surrounded by a desolate landscape, with wolf corpses strewn across the ground

He saw that at the center of the radiance was a short sword approximately one foot long, sparkling and dazzling.

Jiang Cen hurriedly left this place of disputes

Jiang Cen immediately took out the old talisman from his bosom, and according to the guidance of the Soul Elder, he used his true energy to infuse it into the talisman.

Ordinary beasts cannot escape, but the Flame Wolf is a demon beast; it reacts too quickly, tilting its head just in time for the stone to strike its face.

The more one cultivates in a day, the stronger one becomes; after all, the cave is relatively safe, and the wild pears have not yet been finished. Moreover, practicing the "Dao Sutra" is not at all tedious or uncomfortable. The wonderful experiences during the cultivation of various meridians far surpass the various pleasurable experiences that Jiang Cen had encountered before.

The surrounding stench of blood is too strong, and one cannot know what more formidable beasts it may attract; staying in the cave is no longer an option

A fiery wolf easily broke through the boulder blocking the cave entrance, and a wave of hot air surged into the cave

Indeed, it is the Hundred Sword Talisman! Jiang Cen thought to himself: But how can I command these flying swords to slay the demons?

Jiang Cen's treasure, the Hundred Sword Talisman, grants him a protective ability as long as it is in his possession. Unfortunately, this talisman can only be used two more times.

After a series of slashes with the lightsaber, it gradually retracted, first transforming into a flying sword, then its brilliance slowly dimmed, and finally reverted to an inconspicuous old talisman.

Old Soul praised: "You are indeed capable of enduring solitude. I have already waited for several tens of thousands of years, so of course I can wait longer"

After running for several miles, Jiang Cen suddenly heard two sounds of wind coming from behind. He turned around and, aided by the moonlight, saw that two figures were flying towards him in mid-air

A yellowed talisman paper had appeared in front of Jiang Cen at some unknown time, and at the same moment, the voice of the Soul Elder echoed in his mind

The strange runes on the talisman were instantly "ignited" by the true energy, and the entire talisman suddenly erupted with a strong and dazzling light

Jiang Cen flipped through the talisman paper, one side adorned with intricate and peculiar runes, while the other side depicted a small sword

He has cultivated the Shaoyang Meridian to the second level, possessing astonishing strength and impressive accuracy, as stones are shot towards the wolf's eyes like bullets

The methods of cultivation differ, and so do the experiences during practice. Each meridian's cultivation allows Jiang Cen to experience an unprecedented sense of ease; after completing the cultivation of each meridian, it feels as if a window to a new world has been opened.

Jiang Cen was taken aback; he was both surprised and delighted, not expecting that a mere talisman could be so powerful

That night, Jiang Cen suddenly heard a distant sound of galloping.

After half a month of cultivation, Jiang Cen has also perfected the first five meridians of the second layer of the technique

First, put the scholar's storage ring on the middle finger of the right hand, then gather the energy from the dantian, circulate it to the five organs and five meridians, and then follow the hand's shaoyang meridian, converging at the middle chong point of the right hand

The scorching breath of the flame wolf formed waves of heat that surged towards Jiang Cen. The last time Jiang Cen was enveloped by this heat wave, he felt as if he were nearly scorched. However, this time he was already a cultivator, and surprisingly, he only felt the hot wind hitting his face, leaving him somewhat parched.

The Flame Wolves sustained only minor injuries; they howled towards the sky, calling for their companions to come. Soon, several Flame Wolves surrounded Jiang Cen from all directions.

Only three times! Jiang Cen felt a stir in his heart; every opportunity must not be wasted

Even if we ultimately fail and return to the starting point, we must create more information for the next exploration

He discovered that the true energy he was circulating was escaping from the acupoints, being absorbed by the storage ring, and the complex runes on the storage ring faintly illuminated, emitting a layer of soft radiance

Suddenly, he seemed to see in his mind a large, dimly lit room filled with various bottles and jars, golden blades and flying swords, as well as jade stones and minerals of different sizes emanating distinct auras of light

They happened to pass by the cave where Jiang Cen was hiding. Although Jiang Cen held his breath, the keen sense of smell of the demon beasts still detected the human scent in the cave

However, the number of blazing wolves gathering around him is increasing, and his situation is becoming increasingly perilous

Fortunately, there is a damaged Hundred Swords Talisman among them, and due to the diminishing sealing power of the runes, you can barely use it

It is the iron-horned antelope! Jiang Cen assessed based on the sound: There are at least more than thirty of them. They are quite far from the cave, and the iron-horned antelope does not possess strong offensive capabilities, so they are not to be feared

Whether it is the hard mountain rocks or the strong flame wolves, under the slash of the lightsaber, they crumble like tofu and mud, offering no resistance whatsoever

Although the treasures of Golden Core cultivators are numerous, most of them are not suitable for use by a low-level cultivator like you

Jiang Cen continued his training. The second layer of the technique also involved cultivating the tongue meridian and the other eighteen meridians, following the same sequence. However, the acupoints and breathing techniques for each meridian in the second layer were completely different from those in the first layer.

Without his manipulation, the short swords circled around him on their own, leaving behind identical glowing swords with each revolution.

The first level of cultivation has been perfected, and a small amount of true energy has already gathered in Jiang Cen's lower abdomen and dantian

It seems that a pack of flame wolves is pursuing the Iron Horn Bell. Jiang Cen silently prays not to be discovered, but unfortunately, the howls of the wolves and the sound of their galloping grow ever closer

Only the Hundred Sword Talisman can be used

In an instant, over a hundred lightsabers appeared in the night sky around him

I wish to continue practicing the second level of the cultivation technique said Jiang Cen

Jiang Cen operated his true energy according to the guidance of the Soul Elder

Could it be those two disciples of the scholar? Jiang Cen felt a chill in his heart

Jiang Cen asked: "How does one retrieve treasures from the storage space, senior?"

As soon as he had this thought, the flying swords seemed to be manipulated by a master, automatically slicing through the surroundings in unison

However, not long after, amidst the sound of galloping, he heard several howls of wolves again

The light was too intense; Jiang Cen had to refine his vision twice before he could barely open his eyes

It is the Flame Wolf! Jiang Cen was taken aback

These vital energies are the magical powers he has cultivated. Although they are not profound, they are still far from sufficient to cast powerful spells, yet they are already barely enough to open the storage ring

The fiery wolf howled and jumped aside, giving Jiang Cen the opportunity to swiftly slip out of the cave

Just as he was astonished, the vital energy he was circulating became stagnant, and the large room also grew dim, quickly disappearing from sight

By a stroke of misfortune, he may still fall victim to the jaws of the wolf

In the darkness, Jiang Cen saw a pair of bright red eyes, and he immediately threw the stone in his hand towards them

Although he was eager to leave the cave immediately and venture into the vast world outside as a cultivator, seeking a way to break the deadlock, he could no longer afford to act recklessly or accept too many failures. He had to seize every opportunity with all his might

"Use your spiritual consciousness to retrieve objects. Once your cultivation reaches the mid-stage of Qi Dan, you should be able to accomplish this," the old soul advised. "As for this Hundred Sword Talisman, it has very little spiritual power left and is estimated to be usable only three times"

Cultivation knows no passage of time; a few months are hardly significant

Moreover, his agility has improved significantly; he can surprisingly evade the lunges of one or two fire wolves with ease.