Chapter 43: Chapter 43: Divine Techniques: Life Breath Spirit Transformation Scroll
The Locust Spirit Scroll seemed to come alive.
With the help of a branch from the Spirit Vein Willow, flowing with Spiritual Power, the willow branch constantly transmitted Spiritual Qi to the scroll.
As for the rest of the branches, they all withered and turned to dust, leaving only this single branch remaining.
By rights, drawing Spiritual Qi like this should cause the Spirit Vein Willow great pain, but Li Ye could only sense its joyful mood, seemingly a bit impatient.
Meanwhile, drops of ink dripped from the pages of the Locust Spirit Scroll.
"Drip."
"Drip."
When the ink splattered on the ground, it created ripples which formed into ink drawings of flowers, plants, and trees, quickly filling Li Ye’s courtyard.
Momentarily immersed in ink, the courtyard bloomed with flowers.
Even more astonishing was that these ink-drawn flowers, plants, and trees seemed alive, swaying with the wind.
They even exuded the fragrance of ink and the aroma of flowers and plants, as if painted by a Great Power Cultivator, splashing ink to create mountains and rivers.
The beavers curiously gazed at the suddenly emerged landscape, yet dared not move, obediently staying on their nests, evidently aware something was amiss.
An incredibly terrifying Spiritual Pressure left Li Ye’s mind somewhat hazy.
Golden Core!
This must be a powerful Spirit Demon of the Golden Core level!
Time slowly passed, about half a tea’s time later, the surface of the Locust Spirit Scroll suddenly unveiled a completely black cat, without a single stray fur.
It looked at Li Ye with piercing black eyes.
"Meow~"
The gentle cat’s cry seemed to directly seep into his heart, causing ripples in his Divine Sense, where in its little lake, a water-soaked ink-dyed locust tree bloomed.
It stood rooted in Li Ye’s Divine Sense, fully under Li Ye’s control.
Li Ye could disperse it instantly, as easily as breathing.
"What is this?"
According to many legends, locust trees often have ominous associations.
Like ghost trees and such.
Locust trees often give rise to eerie and sinister things, even the Locust Spirit Scroll itself contains records of strange occurrences.
Yet, this locust tree imparted a peaceful feeling to Li Ye.
Its extending branches and leaves seemed as if painted by ink, remaining eternally as a wondrous sight within the painting.
And when Li Ye deeply sensed the ink-painted locust tree rooted in his Divine Sense, a revelation shone within his heart.
"Ink Realm fully dyed, Life Breath Spirit Transformation."
"Life Breath Spirit Transformation Scroll!"
His eyes widened in an instant.
Not to mention the locust tree rooted in his Divine Sense could stabilize the sense, merely this information alone was deeply terrifying.
This was a Divine Technique, a scroll drawn using the residual spirituality of life, capable of preserving spirituality for eternity.
It could be summoned when needed to provide assistance, a special Divine Technique.
Currently, both the tree and the cat, even the Locust Spirit Scroll itself, emerged from the remnants of this Divine Technique.
This Divine Technique was complex, yet the enlightenment flashed in his mind, effortlessly comprehending all its information, as if repeated practice made it inherent.
To be honest, this was a very powerful Divine Technique.
But... he had never learned the art of drawing.
Knowing the method but unable to execute it due to lack of drawing skill?
That would indeed be too tragic.
Just as this sentiment arose, the black cat lying on the Locust Spirit Scroll in the distance let out another "Meow."
From the ink-drawn flowers and plants beside him, a brush spontaneously appeared in his hand.
If Li Ye did not misunderstand, its meaning was: Just paint.
Just paint?
Can I really just paint anything?
Holding the brush, Li Ye was truly hesitant.
What should he paint?
To date, Li Ye hadn’t witnessed many Spirit Beasts or Spirit Plants dying, but the most memorable was...
Recalling the Glazed Snow Lotus situation, he lightly swung the brush.
Ink converged midair, miraculously crafting the image of an intricate lotus, seemingly absorbing some floating Spiritual Power.
That was the residual spirituality left by the Glazed Snow Lotus after withering in this courtyard, now gathered by this power and retained in the ink-formed Glazed Snow Lotus.
Momentarily, this roughly drawn yet full of charm Glazed Snow Lotus completely took shape.
It quietly lay before Li Ye, emanating the cold aura flowing within it, along with the scent belonging to the Glazed Snow Lotus, as if genuinely existent.
The black cat meowed contentedly a few times.
This was the small technique left by its master to draw paintings.
As long as one truly understands, understands that touch of charm, simply splash ink onto paper, and the painting will practically draw itself.
However, if one completely misunderstands, attempting to retain that shred of spirituality using this Divine Technique is absolutely impossible.
Rather than being a painting skill, it’s more akin to painting with Divine Sense and thought, with spirit comes form, without spirit comes nothing, even the best painting technique pales compared to spirituality.
"Amazing Divine Technique."
"Able to paint using residual life breath."
"But... is there more?"
Li Ye gently set down the Glazed Snow Lotus he was holding, turning his gaze to the black cat which also quietly watched him, lightly meowing a few times.
--- Indeed, my book holds more within it, sealed by the Great Power Cultivator who left this Divine Technique, if Li Ye wishes to gain its power, he must strive harder.
After speaking, it lightly bounced off, diving back into the Locust Spirit Scroll.
Along with the unfolding of the scroll, the water-ink flowers and plants also transformed into countless ink marks, returning inside.
The Locust Spirit Scroll then flew to Li Ye’s hand, gently landing.
Seemingly as if nothing had ever occurred.
Li Ye looked down, the previously blurred cover turned into an image.
It was a gigantic ink locust tree, a black cat resting among the branches.
This painting seemed somewhat rough, yet vividly full of spirit.
"Your master, that senior must have loved you a lot."
Li Ye softly stroked the scroll, inside the cat seemed to glance at him, grabbing a shiny golden character and then flicking it towards him—
"Whoosh!"
The Forbidden Character landed directly in his hand.
Accompanied by the black cat’s somewhat teasing "Meow," the Forbidden Character quickly dimmed, devoid of any Spiritual Qi, evidently having suffered heavy damage.
"..."
Could it really be ruined?
My fifty thousand Spirit Stones!
That means this cat is either not at the Golden Core level or extremely special, capable of stripping marked inscriptions—
Or this book itself is a conglomerate of countless spiritualities, naturally unable to restrain it.
Li Ye’s mouth twitched slightly.
Had I known this Locust Spirit Scroll was a Great Power Cultivator’s legacy, I wouldn’t have bought it.
Facing a potential loss of fifty thousand Spirit Stones, even Li Ye felt a pang of heartache.
But thinking about it, it seems alright; at least successfully unlocking the Locust Spirit Scroll, communication is good rather than restriction with the Forbidden Technique.
As for the lost Spirit Stones, that’s inconsequential.
Where there are flowers, there’s profit, I just need to work hard to earn them back.
Having harvested this powerful Divine Technique today, even this technique itself exceeds fifty thousand Spirit Stones in value.
After convincing himself thus, he even subtly felt he had gained.
Yet why, upon seeing the Forbidden Character in his hand, he couldn’t help but want to sigh?
Perhaps consulting whether it’s repairable...