Redemption of a Born Demon

"Could this Immortal Dao Jade Book contain the knowledge behind Immortal Talismans? An Immortal Talisman is, in essence, the effect created by a special energy circuit—a sublime method of manipulating energy. If we could understand its principles and replicate it with modern technology, it would undoubtedly change the entire world!"

Tao Zihong’s voice was tinged with excitement as he stared at the patterns and symbols displayed on the Immortal Dao Jade Book.

It was true that those in the Saint Realm, like themselves, couldn’t yet use Energy Transformation Methods. However, humanity’s industrial systems had already achieved a sophisticated understanding of energy. This new technology might open a new door for them.

"It does indeed record the specific principles of the Immortal Talisman. At the same time, you could also say this Immortal Dao Jade Book is a tool for training the fundamental operating methods of an Immortal Talisman."

Yi Beidou carefully sensed the flow of his Life Energy within the Immortal Dao Jade Book.

He could feel the Immortal Dao Jade Book intentionally guiding his energy, causing it to converge into a specific shape, just like a mold.

By sensing the flow of energy and the final shape the "mold" presented, the user could understand the underlying principles of energy arrangement and circulation that allow an Immortal Talisman to generate its power.

"But if we want to mass-produce and replicate them, I’m afraid it’s impossible with our current technology and materials."

"The internal structure of these symbols is even more complex than one might imagine. It probably requires precision on the scale of single-digit nanometers. If I’m not mistaken, even the most advanced computer chips haven’t reached that level of precision, to say nothing of performing complex energy manipulation on such a scale," Yi Beidou explained.

With his current power, the focus he could generate by concentrating with all his might was already terrifying, yet he could only vaguely perceive the underlying operational logic of these mysterious symbols.

It was no wonder Yi Beidou hadn’t seen any trace of the Penglai Earth Immortal using Immortal Talismans in his memory fragments. Their Cultivation paths were likely completely different.

The Penglai Earth Immortal had focused on developing his physical body, whereas the legacy of the Immortal Talisman in this Grotto Heaven focused on the profound exploration of energy manipulation—controlling energy with extreme precision to unleash world-shaking power.

"That’s insane! Is that even something a person can do? Performing that level of manipulation in the middle of a fight? And over such a wide area?"

Tao Zihong’s mouth hung open as he spoke in disbelief.

"At least, I can’t do it now. I suspect even a true Earth Immortal would find it difficult to perform on the fly in battle, which is why this Immortal Dao Jade Book is needed for guidance."

"Through constant training and perception, you have to imprint the specific energy circuits and operational methods into your body and consciousness, making them instinctual, rather than trying to piece them together on the spot."

"The human subconscious sometimes holds more incredible potential than the conscious mind. The precision of ’a feeling’ can far exceed that of the most sophisticated instruments," Yi Beidou said.

’Engraved into instinct, huh?’ "That does make sense. It would also explain why that Immortal Corpse, despite being headless and having lost its consciousness, could still perform such precise energy manipulations and use its Immortal Talisman methods."

"However, these Immortal Talisman techniques are probably designed specifically for Earth Immortals. Only someone with an Earth Immortal’s long lifespan could completely brand such complex, minute structures into their body’s instincts," Tao Zihong said, taking a deep breath.

"Not necessarily. How can you know without trying? It might be simpler than we imagine."

"I’ll hold onto this Jade Book for now. I’m going to study it for a while."

Yi Beidou said calmly. He was very interested in the Immortal Talisman; it held immense value waiting to be uncovered.

No one had any objections. Although the item was extremely valuable, it seemed useless to anyone but Yi Beidou—like a book written in a language they couldn’t read.

Yi Beidou put away the Jade Book, and the group continued to explore the complex of ruins on the mountaintop, making a number of surprising discoveries.

They discovered a large number of Arrays, some complete and some damaged, as well as remnants of items related to the art of Talismans, which were formed from a simplified version of the Immortal Talisman.

The entire palace complex was the core of some incredible Grand Array. It even formed a single, massive Array in conjunction with the lay of the land throughout the entire Grotto Heaven.

This Grand Array was also the key to the operation of the sun and moon in the Sky.

"This Grand Array has multiple focal points. This palace complex is one, acting as a control center. There should be another one somewhere underground, which is most likely the energy core. It’s highly probable that the ’Immortal Jade’ we heard about is buried there."

Tao Zihong, Fang Xiuyuan, Nina from the God-Sealing Alliance, and the others reached this conclusion after inspecting the Grand Array.

Much of the knowledge about Arrays and Talismans within these ruins was revolutionary for the current Martial Arts Realm.

The group didn’t plan to excavate the Immortal Jade until they had thoroughly studied the Grotto Heaven’s knowledge of Talismans and Arrays, as doing so could very well disrupt the operation of the already incomplete Array.

The knowledge and technology hidden within this Grotto Heaven couldn’t be fully uncovered in a day or two; it would take a considerable amount of time to digest.

Yi Beidou had no objections. To him, the Immortal Jade was merely an external object, and he wasn’t in a hurry to study its properties. The contents of the Immortal Dao Jade Book were already more than enough to keep him occupied for some time.