As we all know, Chi Yangzi, the master of Daqi State Master and the founder of "Seven Styles of Burning Heaven", is a very knowledgeable monk.
He majored in Talisman and Seal Formation, but he also knew swordsmanship. Therefore, the essence of the first form of "Seven Forms of Burning Heaven", "Firefly Flame", is actually a "sword formation" - thousands of flying swords flying towards the direction with a faint light of fire. The enemy looks like fireflies flying in the night sky.
Of course, Gu Xu did not stick to "Flying Sword".
In his hands, everything in the world can become a medium for him to display the "Firefly Flame" - the fallen leaves in autumn, the water of the Luo River, and the dead branches and gravel in the forest can all be used by him.
It can be said that "everything can be a sword".
This is undoubtedly in line with Chi Yangzi's "Tao" of rebelling against tradition and breaking rules.
The second form of the "Seven Forms of Burning Heaven", "Mingzhu", combines the Tao of Talisman Arrays with the secret method of stimulating the body's potential.
It requires monks to use themselves as materials to construct formations.
True essence is the energy of the formation.
Spiritual will is the core of it.
Once the formation is successfully constructed, the flow rate of true energy in the body will be greatly accelerated in an instant, and bright and hot flames will burst out.
The area of more than ten meters with the monk as the center will become an area of high temperature, enough to melt metal - if the opponent does not have sufficient defense means, he will be burned to death in an instant.
But this is not the main function of "bright candle".
It is essentially similar to the "Rage" that Chu Fengge learned. It is a method that can increase the strength of the true energy and enhance combat effectiveness in a short period of time.
Once Gu Xu turns on the "Bright Candle", all the fire attribute spells he casts will have about three times the original power, and this number will continue to increase as the monk's cultivation level increases.
Of course, "Bright Candle" has a time limit and cannot exist at the same time as "Time" - after all, their consumption rate of true energy is enough to be described as "horrible". Even if Gu Xu's true energy is thicker and more condensed than that of ordinary third-level monks, it is impossible to afford these two "big gas consumers" at the same time.
After a moment, he opened his eyes.
The fire slowly extinguished, and the temperature in the room gradually recovered.
However, some of the wooden furniture in the "Qingxiang Pavilion" was slightly black.
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Gu Xu still remembered that when he had just escaped from death in Qingzhou Mansion and came to the headquarters of the Exorcism Department in Luojing City, a ninth-grade police officer named Qu Jinglong took him to visit the Yamen.
"This 'Qingxiang Pavilion' is a temporary residence prepared by the Exorcist Division for distinguished guests," Qu Jinglong once introduced. "In this room, all the furniture and items, as well as the walls, floors, and ceilings, are Under the auspices of the Chief Secretary, a special magic circle was arranged.
"Master Gu, you can practice as much as you like here and practice various spells without worrying about interference from the outside world or damaging the furnishings in the house."
"Really?" Gu Xu narrowed his eyes slightly, "You may not know that the spells I learned are a little bit more lethal. I'm afraid these magic circles may not be able to -"
"——The magic circles in this room have been tested repeatedly and can block a full-strength blow from a peak expert in the sixth realm," Qu Jinglong patted his chest and said in a confident and proud tone, as if all these magic circles were It was designed by himself, "Master Gu, you just need to practice with confidence and boldness! If it is really broken, it only means that the formation masters of the Exorcism Department are not good at learning, and it is definitely not your problem!" "
"What if I really break them, do I need to compensate for the damaged property?" Gu Xu asked seriously.
The various techniques he has mastered, such as the "Jinghong Brush" spell, the "Seven Styles of Burning Heaven", the "Time" authority, etc., are all of a very high level.
These spells can stop a sixth-level monk's full blow, but they may not be able to stop his suppression at the level of the Great Law.
The furniture and furnishings in "Qingxiang Pavilion" look valuable, and even the beams are made of nanmu. If there is any damage, I am afraid that his salary for several months or even years may not be able to afford the compensation.
"Of course not!" Qu Jinglong said without hesitation.
Gu Xu breathed a sigh of relief immediately.
Because of this, he no longer had to compete with other officials for the ashram. He only needs to stay in this quiet and spacious "Qingxiang Pavilion" to complete his daily practice, as well as learn and improve his spells.
He once heard Shangguan Jin say that the retreat room at the Exorcism Department headquarters is divided into three levels - the first level can only be used by officials of sixth grade and above, the second level can be used by all officials, and the third level can use it. Others are provided to minor officials without official rank.
At present, the second and third level retreat rooms are all occupied, and there are even queues for more than two months.
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At this moment, Gu Xu looked at the slightly blackened furniture, smiled and shook his head.
The magic circle in "Qingxiang Pavilion" is indeed quite famous.
If it had been an ordinary house, it would have been completely burned to ashes under the high temperature of the "bright candle".
Of course, these magic formations still have some minor flaws under the influence of "Mingzhu".
"Ai, it seems like the formation masters in the yamen have to work harder." He thought silently to himself.
Then, with a thought in his mind, he took out the small notebook and charcoal pen that he had carried with him for a long time from "Xianyun Residence", and quickly wrote on it:
"Experiment time: the twenty-second day of the first month of the twenty-fourth year of Tianxing;
"Experimental content: Test the effect of the second style 'Mingzhu' of "Seven Burning Sky Styles";
"Experimental results: 'Mingzhu' can increase the power of true energy in a short period of time, create a range of high temperatures, and have an impact on the 'Qingxiang Pavilion', which is said to be built by Master Luo and can withstand a full blow from a fifth-level monk." Dharma causes minor damage;
"Experimental results:
"First, the true meaning of 'Seven Styles of Burning Heaven' lies in the destruction of rules, and the same is true for 'Ming Zhu'. Other fire attribute spells may only cause superficial burning effects; but 'Ming Zhu' does Able to dismantle things from the inside out at the level of rules.
"Second, to use the 'Bright Candle', you need to let go of your scruples, let go of your fears, and use your unwavering spiritual will as a guide to ignite your own true energy and potential.
"Remarks: I am becoming more and more curious about what kind of person Chi Yangzi, the founder of "Seven Styles of Burning Heaven" is, and also want to know why he went crazy and abandoned his cultivation in the eighth realm - it is because Feisheng is a Is it a scam, or is there another reason?”
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After completing the experiment record, Gu Xu began to continue reading the notes written by Daqi Imperial Master and He Yiqun in the booklet.
Now Gu Xu has a preliminary understanding of "Mingzhu".
He wanted to compare his conclusions with other people's views, maybe there would be some new inspirations, and he would also be able to find some details that he had overlooked.
The Imperial Master of Da Qi's view of the "bright candle" is similar to "dedicate one's work to death" and "the candle will turn to ashes before tears dry up". He felt that in life, one should be diligent and dedicated, devoting all his strength to the country and the people, so that the Daqi Dynasty could develop in a better direction.
He Yiqun's view of "Bright Candle" is that "life is like a candle, it will eventually have an end." He believes that since everyone is destined to die, one should not sink into darkness while alive, but should burn and shine as much as possible.
"I didn't expect that different people's understanding of the same spell would be so different." After seeing these contents, Gu Xu couldn't help but sigh in his heart, "However, I think my understanding should be the closest to Fen's." Tian Qi Shi's true meaning."
He was glad that he had not read the opinions of these "authorities" before enlightenment.
Otherwise his thinking is likely to be affected and restricted.
Of course, the understanding of Daqi Imperial Master and He Yiqun was skewed not because they lacked understanding, but because as indigenous residents of the Daqi Dynasty, it was almost impossible for them to have too many thoughts about questioning authority and rebelling against the rules.
"Perhaps it is because of this that Mr. He has mastered the first two styles of "Seven Burning Sky Styles" until now!" Gu Xu guessed in his mind.
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Longmen Academy is located in the suburbs of Luojing City, adjacent to the Luohe River, surrounded by mountains and beautiful scenery.
Its layout is exquisite, it is a large courtyard building complex, arranged in sequence along the central axis, all with white walls and gray tiles, giving it an elegant and indifferent air.
In different buildings, there are different teachings to teach students, learn their homework and solve their doubts.
In the cool breeze, you can hear the teachers' eloquent talks, the students' impassioned arguments, the clang of swords clashing, and the cheers of victory after a competition...
Various sounds are mixed together, but they don't seem noisy and harsh.
Instead, it is like the various parts of a symphony, blended together with a specific beat to form a unique melody in the daily life of Longmen Academy.
At this moment, in an inconspicuous side room of the academy, a man in his thirties or forties, wearing a blue-grey robe, was sitting next to the desk, flipping through an old book and writing with a brush. Draw on a piece of white paper.
He has a fair face, a high nose, and thick eyebrows.
The appearance is quite delicate.
It's just that he looked a little haggard, as if he hadn't slept well for several days in a row, and he had very clear dark circles under his eyes.
In addition, his sitting posture also looked very awkward - his back was arched like a crooked shrimp, his head was very close to the table, and his eyes were almost touching the book.
I saw him drawing complex patterns on the paper while muttering in his mouth:
"The 'Lovesickness Talisman' is a talisman that makes people feel in love. It needs to rely on the medium 'Lovesickness Zi', that is, the 'Red Beans' to work, and combined with the 'Lovesickness Curse' - 'Jing Bing Taiyin, Qi Bing Taiyin' , you take one pill and it will be in your heart.'
"The functions of the 'Love Sickness Talisman' and the 'Back Step Talisman' are similar. We must keep in mind their differences to avoid confusion. The former can make people fall in love with themselves, while the latter can make the original lover change his mind.
"..."
"The 'Snake Changing Talisman' is mainly used for snake protection, that is, it transforms into a snake to protect oneself.
"When using the 'Snake Transformation Talisman', you need to recite the 'Snake Transformation Curse', which is as follows: 'Snake Master, Snake Master, rolls and circles on the ground, flashes of thunder and fire, easy to see and easy to hide, go into the mountains, collect it and sting.'
"In the process of drawing this kind of talisman, there are very strict requirements - the original words in the book are, 'Take a sip of Qi from the east, inhale it into the abdomen, flow to three inches below the navel, and then rise to the mouth. With a stroke of the pen, black is in the circle, and each one has his ancestral spirit. If there is a slight mistake, the spell will not take effect.
"..."
Since he did not use real energy in the process of drawing the talisman and chanting the incantation, the runes he drew on the paper did not have any extraordinary properties and were purely his review notes.
At this moment, someone suddenly pushed the door open and entered.
"Mo Li, how have you prepared recently?"
The visitor was a man in his fifties.
He was tall, with gray hair and a long beard. He was wearing a gorgeous brocade robe and looked majestic. He looked like a big shot with an extraordinary status.
"It's not bad," the man known as "Mo Li" raised his head, "I have reviewed the talisman seals that I have mastered before forty-nine times. By tonight, I should be able to read it for the fiftieth time."
His voice sounded listless and weak, as if he had been hollowed out.
The tall and majestic man in brocade robe is none other than the dean of Longmen Academy - Li Zheng.
Mo Li is his cousin, a fifth-level monk and a well-known talisman cultivator.
He once studied at Longmen Academy and started practicing Talisman Tao fifteen years ago. It is said that he has memorized all the Talisman Tao books in the library by heart.
He once claimed that there was no talisman in this world that he could not draw.
"In three days, it will be the day when you compete with several other candidates in the art of talisman and seal script," Dean Li continued with a serious face, "You should remember that I told you before, because the Grand Master of Daqi and the Exorcism Department Luo Sishou and Princess Zhaoning are watching this matter from the side, so it is impossible for me to provide you with any form of help.
"If you want to become the new 'teacher' of Longmen Academy, you must rely entirely on your own strength to defeat several of your opponents in a fair competition. How sure are you of this?"
Mo Li thought for a while and stretched out five fingers.
"Cousin, I have asked people to help me inquire about those opponents," Mo Li continued, "Although Shen Qiu of the Jinling Shen family has good talent and has received guidance from the national master, he often relies on his talent and rarely wants to Learn some basic talisman and seal script down to earth. In terms of hard power, he can't compare to me.
"Gu Xu from the Exorcism Department is very talented and is in the spotlight, but he is too young. It seems that he has only practiced for a year. In the art of talisman and seal script, you need to accumulate experience through constant mistakes. He How could we use what we learned in one year to challenge our efforts of more than ten years?
"The only opponent I'm afraid of right now is the casual cultivator Zhao Xinran."
Dean Li was silent for a moment, and then said solemnly: "I think you should be a little more cautious about the young man named Gu Xu. He is a person personally recommended by the Imperial Master, so he must have merits."
Mo Li responded with a soft voice: "Then I will prove that even the Imperial Master may make mistakes."
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