Chapter 4: The Master's Shock

Zhang Liqing, with a huff and a glare, said: "The accomplished are my teachers; there are countless talented individuals in the world. How could I be so rigid?"

Meng Yingying

I will speak frankly; she has been your named student for four years, and her name is Meng Yingying. However, this morning, you expelled her

Teacher

Nangong Yun nodded and said, "This scroll was personally handed to me this morning"

One hour later

The hardness of the surface skin has significantly increased, yet it surprisingly does not affect flexibility and mobility

Is he really my student

Zhang Liqing stared blankly at the mirror, his entire outer skin petrified, with a hardness that could rival that of a rock

Zhang Liqing's expression gradually became serious, as the remarks of over one hundred characters pointed directly to the errors in the design drawings, seemingly containing a vast amount of information. Zhang Liqing read it several times, each time experiencing different feelings.

Nangong Yundu could not help but exclaim: "It is truly miraculous!"

Zhang Liqing's heart is not in good condition; if this continues, he may suffer a heart rupture and die

A large mouthful of blood splattered onto the ceiling

Nangong Yun was filled with doubt; this old man was usually steady and composed, never one to make a fuss over trivial matters. Why, upon seeing that picture, did he react with such agitation?

Eh?

Art, the perfect art! I have immersed myself in the study of formations and talismans for decades, and I am finally fortunate enough to meet a true master.

Zhang Liqing swallowed the pill, his complexion slightly eased, yet his expression remained very agitated. He tightly clutched his chest with both hands, beads of sweat the size of mung beans covering his forehead, and after trembling for a while, he was unable to speak: "Quick, quick, quick... help me cover the picture!"

A brand new formation chart remains on the back, and although it is burned and tattered, Zhang Liqing can still recognize it. Indeed...! ... It is definitely the work of that master, it is absolutely the work of that master!

It is akin to reading a timeless classic; on the surface, it presents a superficial and concise story, yet it conceals profound wisdom within. Zhang Liqing carefully appreciates the intricacies, feeling somewhat entranced by it, truly remarkable

Talisman paper is made from special wood or animal hide, and is generally very resistant to burning and soaking, always leaving behind some remnants

Wait a moment

Not right

There is a picture on the back of this scroll

This is clearly a Level 1 talisman. If I remember correctly, this is an exercise for named students to identify erroneous drawings left behind, requiring them to find the mistakes in the formation. However, this talisman paper has been marked with a large red cross.

"What nonsense! It would be more appropriate for me to take him on as a named student!"

I also dismissed him/her!

How could such a thing possibly be accomplished

Zhang Liqing rolled his eyes back, clutched his heart, and collapsed: "Medicine! Medicine! Quickly give me the medicine!"

Ingeniously crafted

Zhang Liqing was in a daze for a moment: "Are you sure?"

Zhang Liqing could hardly contain his excitement. He swallowed another pill, and only then did he slowly open the scroll as if he had obtained a treasure. His gaze was dazed as he looked at the design draft, his old eyes brimming with tears, and he murmured to himself: "Having seen such a perfect talisman design in this life, I have no regrets in death"

Nangong Yun said with concern, "You should not look at your current state."

Zhang Liqing's painstakingly researched "Rock Armor" is nothing but garbage in comparison

... ...

Is that so

Nangong Yun nodded slightly

What a uniquely ingenious and bold design this is

Nangong Yun hurriedly fed the teacher a few pills, and then helped him to the lounge. Zhang Liqing lay on the bed, his face pale, eyes tightly closed, and he was mumbling incoherently.

Error demonstration

Nangong Yun said with a bitter smile: "But she is still your named student!"

Nangong Yun had no choice but to bring the drawing over. The old man, in his seventies, carefully cradled the drawing in his hands, his face filled with an expression of infatuation, as if it were the small hand of a first love, gently caressing it over and over again, sending shivers down Nangong Yun's spine

On the fourth occasion, Zhang Liqing felt somewhat dazed, unsure of where to begin.

This talisman design is flawless in itself, and what is even more valuable is that it is designed entirely according to my ideas, which undoubtedly increases the difficulty tenfold

Forty thousand two hundred years ago, humanity mastered the primordial force. Twenty-six thousand five hundred years ago, humanity discovered formations. Fourteen thousand two hundred years ago, the crafting of talismans was incorporated into history

Nangong Yun wore a helpless expression and said, "I am afraid that it is not possible."

Academic garbage

Penetrate the creation

The third time, each character seems to contain great wisdom, elusive and perplexing, leaving Zhang Liqing filled with doubt and confusion.

Zhang Liqing became excited; he had initially decided on a name for the talisman, which he called "Rock Armor." This is because once the talisman is activated by elemental energy, the rocks envelop the body like armor, thereby providing considerable defensive capabilities. From the perspective of the talisman's activation, this is quite close to what he had envisioned.

Zhang Liqing sat up abruptly like a carp leaping out of the water and asked, "Where is this?"

Ah!

Several disciples were astonished

Zhang Liqing's mental state seems to be somewhat abnormal

I rely on!

"Rice bucket! A few rice buckets! You have caused a great disaster!" Nangong Yun hurried over to help Zhang Liqing up, then turned back to glare at a few people: "While the old man is still unconscious, hurry back and pack your things to flee! No matter where you go, Tian Nan City can no longer accommodate you!"

Zhang Liqing, feeling exhausted, rubbed his eyes and said: "It is difficult, difficult, difficult; I still have nothing to show for it!"

In today's world, several mature schools of symbolic formations have emerged on the mainland, each with its own merits, complementing one another. However, this style is not representative of any single school on the mainland; rather, it subtly embodies elements from several schools, having reached a pinnacle of synthesis, akin to transcending thousands or even tens of thousands of years

The elderly cannot withstand too much stimulation; what if they accidentally depart this world!

Research on talismans generally relies on the wisdom of a team; if you are alone, you will naturally find yourself at a disadvantage. Nangong Yun, troubled by Meng Yingying's matter, suddenly had a flash of inspiration and took out a scroll: "By the way, I received a draft proposal, which might be of some help.

The most incredible aspect is the combination of elemental power and cells, resulting in a temporary elementalization. Zhang Liqing clearly remembers his mentor, the renowned talisman master He Tianming, who once proposed related theories that were actually met with much rebuttal and ridicule from many people

Nangong Yun was taken aback; could it be that the old fellow had gone mad from excessive stimulation after being stabbed? "The lounge, you just fainted!"

What have I done!

What does this mean

Could it be that talismans pose a danger

This ... ... is ! ''

A few words in conversation can precisely hit the nail on the head

Zhang Liqing let out a furious roar, as if he had gone mad, crashing through the door of the research room and kicking open the door to the data room with one foot

Nangong Yun took out a pill and handed it over

Not simple

Zhang Liqing displayed an expression of ecstatic joy: "Fainted? So what just happened wasn't a dream? Hurry, quickly bring me the picture!"

Zhang Liqing huffed and glared, saying: "Stop wasting time, hurry up and bring it over!"

Nangong Yun did not hold out much hope

Completed

A few students were startled when the teacher stormed in with a face full of anger. The teacher is usually very calm; what could have happened today?

Zhang Liqing turned over the axis, took a deep breath, his pupils rapidly dilated, his face flushed bright red, then turned pale, and then flushed red again. His lips trembled, his tongue felt tied in knots, and he was completely at a loss for words: "This this this this ... ... "

Zhang Liqing approached with a gloomy expression, using his trembling hand to pick up a charred fragment from the stove

What incisive suggestions can that girl offer

What exactly is this image

Misleading the younger generation

Is this really what Meng Yingying submitted

Nangong Yun's expression was strange: "Her age is probably not greater than yours"

Nangong Yun entered and asked, "Old man, how is the progress today?"

Zhang Liqing has produced the talisman.

Puff

However, at the moment the scroll was unfurled, Nangong Yun was instantly dumbfounded. Dozens of shocking crimson forks, glaringly bright, fell upon the design drawing, with simple comments in the blank spaces that nearly left Zhang Liqing utterly criticized.

At the moment the talisman is activated, an invisible yet profound force immediately envelops the skin of the entire body

Five minutes later, the skin returns to its normal color, with no side effects whatsoever, and every aspect can be described as perfect

Noon, research laboratory

Meng Yingying usually procrastinates when it comes to submitting her assignments, often turning in only half of them, and her grades rank among the lowest among the registered disciples. Today, however, it is quite strange that Meng Yingying was the first to submit her assignments, and she submitted all of them completely, which is very unusual

Upon the second reading, his mind became clear, the sense of chaos vanished completely, prompting him to eagerly overturn his previous theories and reorganize the design draft anew

It is so discouraging

Because the second junior brother was burned by everyone

Zhang Liqing felt a sudden dizziness and collapsed to the ground

Zhang Liqing glared: "Why!"

Zhang Liqing thought again, if the other party could create such a perfect design drawing, how could they possibly make mistakes in the most fundamental aspect of safety? Zhang Liqing gritted his teeth and continued, allowing the surface muscles to accumulate, causing the muscles and skin to harden rapidly, with the skin color quickly turning gray and black

Zhang Liqing suddenly broke out in a cold sweat

Zhang Liqing, looking exhausted, was organizing the piles of drafts on the table

Hey, you are really lacking ambition! After all, you are a master in your field!

I will personally test its effectiveness

Regardless of who it is, if one's painstaking work is deemed worthless, it is likely that they will lose their composure. However, Zhang Liqing is a person of great tolerance and refinement, who forcibly suppresses his anger and patiently reads the detailed notes.

How does it permeate into the flesh

Zhang Liqing pondered for a moment and said, "You should bring over all of Meng Yingying's other assignments."

It is surprising that this has been achieved on a small Level 2 talisman!

Nangong Yun does not wish to disclose for the time being: "This is not important, just focus on the content for now. If it is truly useful, I will inform you later"

It is truly disheartening

Everything is wrong

"Burned?" Zhang Liqing's face was trembling with a full beard: "All burned!"

Zhang Liqing chuckled at himself, saying: "I am merely somewhat well-known in the small town of Tiannan. If I were to compare myself to others, I would be a solitary star compared to the sun and moon, a cold crow compared to the phoenix! What qualifications do I have to call myself a master? Tell me, who is this person? I wish to personally visit this true master!"

Zhang Liqing stared at the black ash in the full stove, his expression shifting unpredictably; at times it turned red, at other times pale, and suddenly he tilted his head back

This girl is so domineering! How come I never noticed it before?

Zhang Liqing asked: "Whose submission is this?"

The elemental force focus talisman, after undergoing energy transformation through the formation, first envelops the entire body and then begins to permeate the body

Completed