Chapter 76: Dragon and Tiger Roar!

  The way of talismans is mysterious and subtle, with some people saying that the existence of talismans is a heavenly language, while others say it's a divine language. Talismans can not only be used for refining symbols, arrays, and artifacts, but if one has a deep understanding, they can even know all things under heaven, explore the mysteries of heaven, clarify ancient secrets, and comprehend the laws of nature. It is precisely because of this that many people are willing to give up their cultivation and devote themselves to the way of talismans instead.

  The way of runes has gradually matured up to now, especially the art of Fu Lu, which has caused many people to sink into it. It is said that the art of Fu Lu has various mysterious and profound as well as complex techniques, such as the Three Great Heavenly Mysteries, the Nine Small Natural Mysteries, the Ten Complete Non-Being Mysteries, the Eight Great Mahayana Mysteries, etc. These are all famous mysterious techniques in today's world. If one can comprehend even one of them, they can be called a great master.

  The master of the ancient tower just witnessed Tang Qing's technique of refining the Wind Blade Symbol with his own eyes, which was indeed a wonderful skill.

  What is Wan Luo's wonder, known as one of the nine small natural wonders.

  It is said that by grasping the subtlety of this mystery, one can merge with nature through the strokes of the talismanic script, and with a few strokes of the brush, create wondrous symbols.

  The old tower master couldn't help but be excited, for he had been studying the way of talismans for over a hundred years, nearly two hundred years. To say nothing of these famous and mysterious techniques, even the most ordinary mysterious techniques, he was unable to comprehend. At this moment, seeing one of the nine naturally mysterious techniques, the Wàn Luó's Mysterious Technique, how could he not be excited? Not just him, I believe any cultivator, whether a talisman master or an array master, would be extremely excited.

  "What a wonderful thing, it's indeed a wonderful thing!"

  The old tower master held the Wind Blade Symbol refined by Tang Jing, his emotions were stirred up, as if he had obtained a treasure. After a long while, he finally wiped away the tears of excitement from the corners of his eyes with his sleeve. Although somewhat discomposed, he showed no signs of embarrassment and said, "I've made a fool of myself in front of you, young friend."

  Tang Qing, who was standing beside him, frowned and shook his head, but said nothing.

  "If possible, can you give this Wind Blade Symbol to me? I'm extremely grateful!" After saying that, the old tower master looked at Tang Qing with a hopeful face. Tang Qing nodded and said it was okay. The old tower master carefully put the Wind Blade Symbol back into his bosom, thanked him repeatedly, and then slowly left.

  Looking at the old man's thin back, Tang Qing suddenly felt a pang of sadness. He could see the ancient tower master's love for the symbol, and he could also see that although the ancient tower master's spiritual power was still quite full, it had already shown signs of withering. In this way, the ancient tower master's lifespan might not be too long. Perhaps it was because of this that he was in a hurry to find a disciple to inherit his legacy.

  "Alas!"

  After the master of the ancient tower left, Tang Qing let out a sigh and stood up, taking out a blank scroll and holding a brush to write on it. The speed was so fast that it was like thunder and lightning, and in the blink of an eye, he had already written more than ten lines.

  Deep in the night, the moon is full and beautiful, the starlight is shining brightly.

  Until he left the Qingyu Gate, Gu Ta's inner passion was still unable to calm down. He walked a step and stopped, taking out the Wind Blade Symbol to carefully examine it, as if admiring a work of art. He felt some regret and also some satisfaction. The regret was that he couldn't take Tang Jing as his disciple, but the satisfaction came from being able to witness with his own eyes the legendary Wàn Luó's ingenuity. He was already content and had no regrets, even in death.

  Gu Ta's master was just about to get into his own carriage when a voice suddenly came from behind him.

  "Oh, Lao Gu! Why didn't you even say goodbye when you left?"

  The newcomer was indeed the Great Elder, who for some reason had a smile all over his face at this moment. "How is it? Has he agreed?"

  The old master sighed and said, "Tang Xiao has a natural talent, high perception, and profound attainments. I, an old man, do not have the qualifications to be his teacher."

  Lei Hong seemed somewhat ill-intentioned, and deliberately walked forward, leaning his body forward, with a pair of eyes carefully looking at Gu Taizhu. He pretended to be surprised and said, "I'm telling you, Old Gu! You can't take in apprentices, but do you have to cry? At such an old age, isn't it embarrassing?"

  "Go, go, go! You know what." The old master of the ancient tower knew that his old friend was teasing him, and responded without hiding, "If you were to witness the magical wonder of Wan Luo with your own eyes, I think you would have been excited to the point of incoherence, crying out loud." Just as he was saying this, the old master of the ancient tower suddenly realized something, and said, "Right, you little kid doesn't understand anything about talismans, so even if I tell you, you won't understand, you can't empathize with my mood right now!"

  "Wow, you're really something! Isn't it just a clever trick? Must you be so?"

  Looking at Lei Hong's contemptuous expression, Gu Taizhu immediately got out of the carriage and pointed at him, scolding, "You old rascal, you don't understand anything! That is the wonderfulness of Wan Luo! It is one of the Nine Small Natural Mysteries, under the heavens, there are only a few who can comprehend its profundity. In the world, how many symbol masters yearn for it in their dreams? You, an old rascal, dare to speak loudly here, if the symbol masters hear that you dared to insult Wan Luo's wonderfulness like this, even if you are a top master of the world, they will make you die without a place to be buried."

  "Got it, got it." Lei Hong didn't think that his casual remark would be lectured by Gu Ta Zhuang like this. Seeing the old man ramble on without stopping, Lei Hong hastily handed over the scroll in his hand, "You'd better take a look at this instead."

  "What is this!" Gu Taizhu took over the scroll, opened it, and was suddenly attracted by the text on it. His expression became more and more excited, he raised his head, full of incredulity, even his tone was slightly trembling, "This...this is the essence of Wan Luo's ingenuity, Lei Hong, how did you get..."

  Lei Hong shook his head and said in a low voice, "This is from... Tang Qing for you."

  "What! Tang Xiao You he..."

  The old tower master was tongue-tied, and Tang Qing was able to ignore the taboos of the symbol's way and let himself see the wonders of Wan Luo. The old tower master was already very grateful to him, but unexpectedly, Tang Qing actually... actually gave the essence of Wan Luo's wonder to himself. Looking at the scroll in his hand, the old tower master's expression was complex, and he shook his head immediately, saying, "You quickly return it to Young Master Tang, such a precious treasure, this old man can't bear to accept it!"

  "Here, just take it." Lei Hong pushed the scroll over again, but Gu Ta's master refused to accept it no matter what. Lei Hong's face sank immediately, "Old Gu, when did you become so stubborn? I'm telling you to take it, just take it."

  Guta Zhuzi is not a pretentious person, but he thinks that this scroll which records the essence of Wanluo's ingenuity is priceless. He feels that he can't afford to accept it and is worried that others might hear about him having Wanluo's ingenuity, so he says, "You old fellow, are you afraid that others won't know that you're holding onto Wanluo's ingenuity?"

  The old tower's main pillar suddenly contracted, and he looked around cautiously. When he came to his senses, Lei Hong was already gone, but then a loud laughter echoed, "Old Gu, the Qingyu Gate is closed, you should hurry back. Be careful on the night road, don't get robbed."

  "This..."

  Staring in the direction of Qingyu Gate, Gu Taizhu was lost in thought for a long time.

  ……

  Green Jade Gate, mountain forest mansion.

  Tang Qing's expression was calm and serene, his eyes slightly closed, his mind sunk into the Dan Tian, he sat cross-legged, having just absorbed the cultivation of over 300-400 years from the four elders. At this moment, he was refining it with the Dragon Tiger True Qi, transforming it for his own use.

  Zǐ Fǔ Dān Tián, a cluster of dark black mist, like a whirlpool condensed from dark clouds. This dark mist was the improved Dragon-Tiger True Qi that he had modified. Apart from this, the dantian was also filled with various grayish-white mists, which were the true qi of the four elders and others.

  As soon as Tang Jing's mind stirred, the true energy of the dragon and tiger began to circulate, and a black whirlpool slowly rotated, like the wheel of the earth opening up. The momentum was vast, and it seemed to be giving birth to thunder and lightning. Inside the dark fog, there were dragons and tigers, baring their teeth and brandishing their claws, with their mouths open wide in a fierce roar. All sorts of dragons and tigers were tearing apart and devouring the grayish-white true energy, looking ferocious and overbearing. As time passed bit by bit, the grayish-white fog grew less and less, while the black whirlpool grew bigger and bigger. It was unknown how much time had passed when the grayish-white fog was finally devoured, and the black whirlpool had grown four times larger than before.

  Tang Qing opened his eyes, his gaze firm and resolute. He took a deep breath, stirring the dragon and tiger true energy in his dantian.

  Wow!

  The dark vortex shook open, and the true energy transformed into a dragon, a tiger, and other fierce beasts. The dragons charged at the meridians, while the tigers bit at the acupoints. Both were extremely overbearing. The dragons roared like they were in a raging sea, and the tigers howled as if they were in a forest...