assistirfilmes Chapter 80: Undiscerning
Chapter 80: Undiscerning
Chapter 80: Undiscerning
The Jiushan Ancestor waved his hand, and four dazzling golden beams shot out from the mountaintop's symbols, converging on Zheng Fa.
Unbidden, Zheng Fa sat cross-legged on the ground, his eyes half-closed. In his mind’s eye, he saw mountains and rivers flowing, the sun and moon rising and setting, and the passage of time eroding all things.
When he returned to his senses, the snowy mountaintop and the Jiushan Ancestor had vanished.
In their place were the four golden symbols, stretching from the heavens to the earth and filling the entire space before him.
One glance was enough to make Zheng Fa dizzy.
He now understood why even the Jiushan Ancestor had failed to fully comprehend the True Form Talisman of Mountains and Rivers—it was leagues beyond any talisman diagram he had ever seen.
The symbols drawn in the Seventh Young Master’s study or by Senior Sister Zhang were mere isolated entities.
But the True Form Talisman was like a grand assembly of talisman diagrams—each interconnected, dancing harmoniously as if part of a jubilant bonfire celebration.
From afar, they seemed like four symbols. But up close, Zheng Fa realized they were composites of countless diagrams. He couldn’t even identify the base diagrams that made up the four symbols, as many weren’t derived from foundational talismans.
It felt like one of those jokes he’d read before:
“I just learned basic addition, and now the final exam is on calculus?”@@@@
This is beyond the syllabus!
If the cultivators of the Xuanyi Realm found themselves before such a challenge, they would likely feel even more lost than he did.
The issue boiled down to two key problems:
Why were these isolated diagrams able to combine so seamlessly, forming what seemed like a single, cohesive entity? This was beyond Zheng Fa’s current understanding of talismans.
How could one even begin to analyze these unfamiliar diagrams?
Unlike him, most cultivators in the Xuanyi Realm lacked systematic methods. Their approach was akin to ancient herbalists: try it and see what happens. Draw the diagram, observe the effects, and then categorize it. Only later would they try to distill it into a simpler foundational form.
Without a standard classification system—like topology in his world—there was no way to study combinations like these.
Zheng Fa’s hope rested on his borrowed insights. White Nascent Soul, it’s your time to shine!
He focused on the incomprehensible talisman diagrams above, trying to apply the patterns from Old Bai’s notebook.
Meanwhile, below the mountain...
On the broad plaza within the clouds, those who had fallen from the walkways gathered, including the Seventh Young Master, who was stewing in frustration.
Can’t you remain arrogant for a bit longer?
Clearing his throat, the Seventh Young Master replied,
“His requirements are sky-high! Take me, for instance—I spent a fortune in spirit stones just to get in the door, and that’s nothing!”
“First, he values talent above all. My incredible aptitude barely earned me an entry!”
“But most importantly, he values character! He expects his disciples to be pure-hearted and virtuous, ready to serve him with unwavering loyalty—pouring tea, sweeping floors, even enduring endless scolding. Someone of your caliber wouldn’t endure such indignities!”
Zhou Qianyuan considered this for a moment before nodding slowly.
“If he accepted you, then he must not be very selective.”
“...”
Back on the Ninth Mountain...
Zheng Fa felt a pang of disappointment. Old Bai’s method doesn’t quite cut it here.
He could only decipher less than a tenth of the diagrams. While the technique was effective for foundational talismans, it fell short when faced with this overwhelmingly advanced composite.
Even Senior Sister Zhang’s admiration for the technique as a pathway to the essence of talismans now seemed overly generous. In truth, it was merely a practical exam hack—a shortcut rather than a fundamental breakthrough.
As the foundational talismans danced around him, Zheng Fa shook his head and began to rise.
“You’ve surpassed even him!” the Jiushan Ancestor suddenly appeared, beaming with approval.
“Your talent in talismans is unparalleled!”
“Hmm?”
“That old man spent his entire life analyzing talismans, and yet he only managed to extract as many foundational talismans as you just did!”
“...” Zheng Fa blinked. White Nascent Soul is this impressive?
His awe for the original Jiushan Ancestor waned significantly.
“With your talent, you may choose two treasures from his legacy,” the Jiushan Ancestor declared.
Respectfully, I take it back! Zheng Fa thought, silently renewing his reverence for the ancestor.
The Jiushan Ancestor pointed to the four golden symbols. As they shimmered, two crimson doors appeared on the mountainside below.