Chapter Fourteen: The Mysterious Use of Fate Symbols

  What is called Lingyin is actually information of intention.

  The Lingyin may contain one or more Gongfa, it is also possible to be a spell, and there is even the possibility of being a divine art. Of course, if the luck is not good, it may also be a will, or a Danfang. In short, this Lingyin can contain any information. The Lingyin that contains the Yuanchen spiritual technique has the power to give birth to all kinds of methods. However, the Lingyin contained in the Chi Huo Yan Long flag is actually the art of manipulating instruments, controlling spirits.

  Equipment and troops are different. Troops, even if they are Taoist troops or immortal troops, need to rely on the martial arts techniques of their holders to exert their power, while equipment requires control skills to manipulate.

  Like other martial arts moves, there are many types of Spirit Control Techniques. Some high-level artifacts, such as the Taoist instrument, often have unique manipulation methods. The Spirit Control Technique used to manipulate the Red Fire Dragon Flag has the greatest effect on it. On the surface, it seems that this thing is not very useful for Wang Guanlan, because after all, it's not his. However, in reality, it opened another door for him.

  He doesn't have a Dao instrument now, but that doesn't mean he won't have one in the future. Even if he can't get a Dao instrument, there's still a good chance of getting a Ling instrument or a Fa instrument. The spirit control technique in the Chi Huo Yan Long Qi Ling Yin is an advanced spirit control technique. As the saying goes, "one method is universal, all methods are universal." Later on, if Wang Guanlan has the opportunity to obtain other instruments, he won't be at a loss for what to do.

  "No matter what, it's still a Daoist control technique, and once you master it, it's a skill in itself!" Wang Guanlan was somewhat disappointed that he hadn't learned any powerful magic, but he quickly calmed down, because the problem he now faced had nothing to do with this spirit-controlling technique.

  The Red Flame Dragon Flag will not let Wang Guanlan gain an advantage for nothing. In fact, the moment the spiritual guide led the soul into Wang Guanlan's thoughts had ended, and in the next instant, Wang Guanlan found himself seemingly going to war.

  The enormous and ferocious head of the Ice Demon Beast was now within arm's reach, as if it could kill him at any moment.

  No good!!

  Subconsciously, Wang Guanlan's scarlet fire flag rose, and several sparks flashed, dozens of fist-sized fireballs appeared in front of him, shooting rapidly at the charging ice beast.

  Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!!

  The Frostbite Beast hadn't even reacted yet when it was hit by these fireballs.

  Ahh!!

  The power of the fireball far exceeded Wang Guanlan's imagination, and also exceeded the imagination of the Ice Beast. Tens of fireballs hit it, instantly crushing the seemingly invincible momentum of the Ice Beast. Dozens of dark blue scales fell, mixed with azure blood. The Ice Beast let out a loud roar, retreating dozens of feet. Its fierce eyes alternated between Wang Guanlan and You Sheng Hai, somewhat hesitant.

  "The Dao instrument, unexpectedly using the Dao instrument as the array eye, that little woman has a big handwriting!" The demon beast Yuan Hai was also shocked to see this scene, somewhat unexpected that the array eye of this formation was actually a Dao instrument. The king Guanlan in front of him was just a small miscellaneous person, but holding the Dao instrument, his combat power soared by several orders of magnitude.

  What is the purpose of soldiers and weapons?

  In many cases, the existence of troops and equipment is for the purpose of skipping levels to challenge.

  Don't look at Wang Guanlan's current low realm, but with the Dao instrument in hand, he can contend with himself and that Ice Beast.

  "What's going on?!" Wang Guanlan had been practicing fireball techniques just now, of course he knew how many catties his fireballs were worth. Suddenly exploding dozens of fireballs, each with such great power, was completely beyond his expectations. However, soon he calmed down. Who let him hold the Taoist instrument? Didn't you see that the fireballs just now not only had a large quantity but also had every flame condensed and emitting a hint of gold color? This is not something he can do.

  But what does this monster standing here mean?

  Wasn't he subdued by that woman? Why does she always feel like he's looking at her with ill intentions?

  Yes, I'm so embarrassed!!

  Yuán Hǎi seemed to have noticed Wáng Guān Lán's puzzled gaze, his expression changed, and he let out a loud roar, charging straight at the ice demon beast. "You little brat, get out of my way and don't mess this up, or else Yuán Hǎi will devour you!"

  "Ah!!" Wang Guanlan was stunned for a moment, although he knew that the demon beast was intelligent, but hearing a large lizard speak human language with his own ears, Wang Guanlan's heart was still shocked. After the shock, the corners of his mouth curled up in a bitter smile, and he stopped moving the Red Fire Flag in his hand, his eyes fixed on the two giant beasts that were entangled again, while carefully pondering the Soul Controlling Technique, operating the Soul Controlling Technique, using his own divine soul to carefully sense the Red Fire Dragon Flag in his hand.

  The Red Flame Dragon Flag in his own hands and the one in the space of the Flame Dragon Flag are completely different concepts. In the space, Wang Wang Guanlan did not have the Spirit Control Technique, but instead practiced the Fireball Technique. However, now he has the Spirit Control Technique, with a Daoist artifact in hand, and is comprehending its profound mysteries.

  Symbols, endless symbols!!

  Wang Guanlan, of course, could not comprehend the profundity of Taoist artifacts. As a newcomer to the world of Taoism, he had no idea what the profundity of Taoist artifacts was. Relying on the extraordinary divine soul power granted by his innate talent, "One Thought Gives Rise to Myriad Laws," he manipulated the Control Spirit Technique. His divine soul sensed endless talismans, which were either simple or complex, refined or gorgeous, mysterious or majestic, and so on. These talismans converged in one place, seemingly forming a massive array, yet also constructing an even larger talisman. Alternatively, it could be said that the talismanic array was more compact. At the center of this array, a bright flame sparked Wang Guanlan's curiosity. Unfortunately, with his current divine soul perception ability, he couldn't delve deeper into the core area, leaving him feeling somewhat regretful.

  "Today's harvest is already quite a lot, if I'm still greedy... eh?!"

  Just as he was about to withdraw the divine soul's power, a thought in his divine soul gave rise to the Wan Fa Ming Fu symbol. Suddenly, a strand of cyan light flashed out, and countless symbols appeared within the cyan light. These symbols looked very familiar, and in an instant, Wang Guanlan understood that the symbols flashing within the cyan light were the symbol array of the lower-grade Daoist artifact, Chi Huo Yan Long Flag. Compared to what he had sensed earlier with his divine soul, the symbols now appearing in the cyan light were even clearer and more complete. Even the symbols at the deepest part of the symbol array that Wang Guanlan had been unable to sense, as well as a hint of flame, completely appeared.

  "One thought gives rise to all dharmas, and all dharmas are stored in one thought. Could it be that this talisman can actually replicate all the spiritual imprints and arrays that have been sensed?! Wang Guanlan's heart was filled with an ecstatic color, and he immediately sank his divine soul into the talisman of 'One Thought Gives Rise to All Dharmas'."

  "Indeed, this symbol array is complete!" Unlike the divine soul sensing device used earlier, the more profound and complex the symbols were, the more vague his perception was. In this "Nian Sheng Wan Fa" life symbol, all the symbols in his divine soul were clear, with no secrets to speak of. If Wang Guanlan had a deeper understanding of the symbols, with sufficient materials, he could even replicate the symbol array of the lower-grade Dao device, Chi Huo Yan Long Flag, on the spot. However, his research on symbols was not deep, and he couldn't understand many of them. Most importantly, the bright flame at the center of this massive symbol array, the "Nian Sheng Wan Fa" symbol, could not be replicated because it wasn't a symbol, but real firelight. If Wang Guanlan's guess was correct, that place would be the eye of the Chi Huo Yan Long Flag symbol array, just like the small Five Elements Reversal Array he was currently in, which also had a central array eye. This central array eye was not as simple as symbols; it should be a rare treasure, possibly the legendary "Yi Huo" (Strange Fire).

  What is referred to as "heavenly material and earthly treasure" are the spiritual objects that appear in the world due to various reasons, some of which are innate and others acquired. In ancient times, these things were everywhere, but nowadays each one is extremely precious and can't be sought out. In many places, a single heavenly material and earthly treasure can even be exchanged for an innate martial art scripture.

  In the midst of heaven and earth treasures, the most common ones are the five elements treasures. The five elements treasures are divided into Qí Jīn (奇金), Líng Mù (灵木), Xuán Shuǐ (玄水), Yì Huǒ (异火), and Yuán Tǔ (元土) based on the five elements' transformation. Each of the five elements has many types of heaven and earth treasures, and this classification method has been passed down for tens of thousands of years. Eventually, with the different effects of these strange objects, the Five Elements Treasure Ranking appeared. The Five Elements Treasure Ranking is also divided into five lists: Qí Jīn List (奇金榜), Líng Mù List (灵木榜), Xuán Shuǐ List (玄水榜), Yì Huǒ List (异火榜), and Yuán Tǔ List (元土榜). Each list records a series of heaven and earth treasures that have appeared, ranked according to their effects. Wáng Guān Lán had never seen heaven and earth treasures before, but the legends about them were so numerous that his ears were numb. In connection with this being a Taoist instrument, using heaven and earth treasures as materials was also a matter of course.

  "What a pity, even if I got the hetero fire, I would never use it to make an array eye for a Taoist instrument!" Wang Guanlan thought to himself, he was not generous enough to that extent, if he really had the opportunity to get the hetero fire, he would also use it to improve his own strength, rather than using it to make an array eye for a Taoist instrument.

  "It seems I've struck gold this time!" After confirming that the Nian Sheng Wan Fa's fate symbol had successfully copied all the talismans from the Chi Huo Yan Long flag, Wang Guanlan withdrew his mind from his divine soul and refocused his attention on the battlefield.

  The battle between the two demon beasts was still ongoing, and it had already reached a white-hot intensity. The Ice Demon Beast had been injured twice and was now at its last gasp, whereas the Sea Demon Beast, on the other hand, seemed to be gaining strength with each passing moment, completely overpowering the Ice Demon Beast.

  Wow!!!!!

  In the midst of entanglement, the demon beast Yuan Hai kicked the icy demon beast in the abdomen with one foot, sending it flying. Wang Guanlan's eyes flashed, and without thinking, he waved the triangular small flag in his hand, launching the fireball technique once again.

  Ahhhhh!!!

  Dozens of fireballs formed in an instant and roared towards the body of the Ice Demon Beast that was flying backwards.

  That ice beast dodged as much as it could, but was once again hit squarely by the fireballs and let out a mournful cry.

  Wang Guanlan did not intend to withdraw his hand, he continuously mobilized his own divine soul power, operating the fireball technique.

  Huh, huh, huh!!

  In an extremely short period of time, hundreds of fireballs were created and blasted at the Ice Demon Beast!!