I Can Extract Divine Power-Chapter 62: Talisman Soldier, Wild Daoist Technique

Chapter 62: Chapter 62: Talisman Soldier, Wild Daoist Technique

In the darkness, the moonlight cast a chilling sheen upon the humanoid figures. 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝚠𝕖𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝕖𝚕.𝚌𝗼𝗺

Their faces were smooth, devoid of any features. This very blankness made the mannequins seem all the more terrifying.

While still in midair, Shen Bai looked down at the mannequins, and a sense of foreboding washed over him.

These mannequins weren’t Deceitful Objects, just Dead Objects, but the unease in Shen Bai’s heart only intensified.

Everyone was still plummeting. With a resounding THUD, they landed steadily on the ground.

Wreathed in the light of his Bright Jade Evil Body, Shen Bai landed completely unscathed.

What surprised him was Qin Shuang.

The Soft Armor woven from fine needles possessed an astonishing defensive power.

Shen Bai narrowed his eyes. ’The Thief Sect has techniques like this?’

After landing, Qin Shuang gave a casual wave of her hand. The fine needles converged and flowed back into her sleeve.

She was about to say something when she heard Shen Bai’s question. She scratched her head in embarrassment, feigning a cute and clueless expression as her wide eyes met his.

Shen Bai waved a dismissive hand. "Forget it. We’re already inside the grand tomb. There’s no point in dwelling on it now."

While the two were talking, the group of Jianghu People turned to look at them as well.

Both Shen Bai and Qin Shuang did indeed possess a Concealing Technique, but they had been forced to act during the fall for their own safety.

When they acted at such close range—especially with Shen Bai’s signature white light—even a Concealing Technique was useless.

The Jianghu People were all filled with confusion.

’When did those two show up?’

None of them could figure it out; Shen Bai and Qin Shuang’s appearance had been far too sudden.

When Zhou Qing saw Shen Bai, he started to step forward, but Chief Zheng held him back.

Chief Zheng shook his head. "The situation is unclear. Don’t cause trouble for Shen Bai."

Zhou Qing stopped in his tracks. ’He’s right,’ he thought.

’It’s not just Master Xuanqing; Zhang Chaofeng is lurking in the shadows, too. Especially now, inside a grand tomb of the Daoist School, it’s best to keep interactions to a minimum.’

Master Xuanqing fixed his gaze on Shen Bai and sneered, "A Concealing Technique. So that’s how it was. Shen Bai, it seems you have quite a few tricks up your sleeve."

Shen Bai?

Upon hearing those two words, the crowd finally understood Shen Bai’s identity and turned to look at him with curiosity.

To be a person of such interest to Master Xuanqing of Fenglin State, they all wanted to know what was so special about him.

Unfortunately for them, none could see anything special. In their eyes, besides his good looks, Shen Bai didn’t stand out at all.

The Longsword at his waist, in particular, looked like a very ordinary blade.

Shen Bai looked at Master Xuanqing. "Don’t start anything. This is your last warning. Anything more you say will be pointless."

Master Xuanqing glanced around, his eyes lingering on Chief Zheng and his men. He let out a cold snort but said nothing further.

Even Qingyun Cloud Temple of Fenglin State couldn’t commit murder in front of a constable. Doing so would be a great offense to the Great Zhou Country.

A starved camel is still bigger than a horse. The Great Zhou dynasty might be in turmoil, but who could predict how the tides would turn?

If things suddenly stabilized, everyone would still have to make their living under the rule of the Great Zhou Country.

Besides, there was still the Observatory to consider.

Since Master Xuanqing had fallen silent, the onlookers felt it was improper to continue gawking and began to examine their surroundings.

Shen Bai was also examining the mannequins.

Qin Shuang whispered, "They’re Talisman Soldiers of the Daoist School."

"Talisman Soldier?"

Shen Bai rubbed his chin. "What’s that?"

Qin Shuang explained, "They’re powered by Talismans affixed to them. The mannequins gain immense strength and unpredictable power."

"This Daoist master certainly studied a wide range of subjects."

Among all Cultivators, the Daoist School was known for having the most diverse and numerous disciplines.

Talisman Paper, Daoist Skills, Weapons, the Alchemy Dao... the Daoist School encompassed them all.

Every disciple of the Daoist School could choose one discipline to pursue in their Cultivation.

Qin Shuang had this thought because since entering, she had already witnessed two different abilities: Dao Patterns and Talisman Soldiers.

Shen Bai didn’t understand any of this, but he drew his Longsword anyway.

There was no particular reason, other than the fact that these Talisman Soldiers gave him an extremely dangerous feeling.

Just then, Master Xuanqing suddenly took two steps forward, his voice dripping with disdain.

"These are the Talisman Soldiers of my Daoist School, exquisitely crafted at that. You should consider yourselves lucky just to lay eyes on them."

"You lot could never break them with your meager strength. Watch a true master at work."

The crowd was speechless. "..."

Shen Bai turned his head. "Are all the disciples from the Fenglin State factions this obnoxious? Aren’t they afraid of getting beaten up when they go outside?"

His voice was loud enough for all the Jianghu People to hear, and they all showed expressions of profound agreement.

"You!"

Master Xuanqing raged, "Don’t think I won’t make a move!"

Shen Bai raised his Longsword and said flatly, "Try me."

Master Xuanqing’s gaze fell upon the constables again, and he suppressed his anger.

"What a pity," Shen Bai said with a sigh of regret.

"A pity about what?" Qin Shuang asked.

"I didn’t get the chance to slaughter him," Shen Bai sighed.

Qin Shuang was speechless. "..."

’There’s something off about this man,’ she thought. He was unfathomably mysterious and an incredible fighter, but his whole vibe felt wrong.

’He’s either in the middle of slaughtering someone or on his way to do it.’

’It’s completely absurd.’

The conversation finally ended with Master Xuanqing falling silent.

Master Xuanqing raised his right hand, a sheet of Talisman Paper appearing between his fingers.

As soon as the Talisman Paper appeared, a flame ignited from nothing and burned it to ash.

A gleam of golden light emerged from the ash, transforming into threads that connected to each of the Talisman Soldiers.

Master Xuanqing said slowly, "To use a single sheet of Talisman Paper as a catalyst to control so many Talisman Soldiers... This trip has already been worth it."

The creation of Talisman Soldiers was an incredibly difficult art. Just acquiring these was enough to make Master Xuanqing feel this trip to the grand tomb had not been in vain.

And that wasn’t even mentioning the Deceitful Object that awaited him.

With that thought, Master Xuanqing raised his finger.

"Rise!"

The golden threads grew taut, and the Talisman Soldiers began to tremble.

Seeing this, the Jianghu People drew their weapons and watched with vigilance.

"Why so vigilant?"

Master Xuanqing sneered. "These Talisman Soldiers are now my possessions. They will not harm anyone."

As he spoke, his gaze fell upon Shen Bai. ’I’ll use this tomb to kill him,’ he was already thinking.

But just then, something went wrong.

A crack appeared on the farthest golden thread. As it widened, it emitted a crisp snapping sound.

After that first golden thread snapped, it set off a chain reaction. One after another, all the threads broke.

In a matter of moments, all the threads dissolved into motes of light and vanished completely.

Master Xuanqing’s eyes widened in disbelief at the scene before him.

"No, these aren’t Talisman Soldiers... These are... Human Talisman Soldiers!"

"This isn’t the tomb of an orthodox master... it belongs to a Wild Dao practitioner! A Wild Dao!"

The words had barely left his lips when the group of mannequins suddenly moved.

A blood-red light flared to life in the mannequins’ eyes, their gaze turning sinister.

Qin Shuang turned her head. "This is bad! It’s a Wild Daoist Technique. Human Talisman Soldiers are soaked in the blood of human hearts. Shen Bai, be careful!"

No sooner had she spoken than the nearest mannequin lunged at Master Xuanqing.