Under One Person: Please Call Me Golden Flash

Chapter 45 The Way of Talismans
Zhao Zhen glanced at Zhang Zhiwei and couldn't help but chuckle.

That's right, Zhang Zhiwei isn't a god either. Although his protective methods are indeed incredibly strong, it seems that his opponent hasn't put much effort into the art of talismans.

"Benefactor Zhao, please enlighten me!"

"please."

After exchanging greetings, Zhao Zhen's gaze sharpened slightly.

He had visited the Shangqing School of Maoshan and had even competed with a disciple of the Shangqing School who was proficient in talismans.

However, due to the special nature of cultivating the way of talismans, it often takes several years of arduous training before one can be granted a talisman.

Therefore, if a disciple of the Shangqing School wants to achieve success in cultivation, he must be at least thirty or forty years old.

As for the Shangqing Sect disciples of Zhao Zhen's generation, to put it bluntly, they were even easier to fight than some smaller sects.

However, judging from the age of this Taoist priest Li, he must be at least thirty-five years old, and he should have mastered at least two or three kinds of talismans, right?
Just as Zhao Zhen was pondering to himself, Li Fu suddenly moved.

He calmly took out a yellow talisman from his sleeve, made a hand seal, and suddenly a faint light emanated from the talisman, from which five wisps of green smoke slowly drifted out.

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, the five wisps of green smoke eventually transformed into five strongmen with green faces and fangs on the stage!
"Hmm? This is the Five Strength Warrior Talisman?" Zhao Zhen exclaimed softly.

The Five Warriors Talisman can be used to summon five Plague God Warriors to assist in battle.

These five plague gods are Liu Yuanda, the Eastern Green Plague Ghost, who holds a ladle and a jar and is in charge of the spring plague.

Zhang Yuanbo, the Southern Plague Demon, carries a leather bag and a sword, and is in charge of the summer plague.

Zhao Gongming, the White Plague Demon of the West, holds a fan and is in charge of the autumn plague.

Zhong Shiji, the Black Plague Demon of the North, wields a hammer and is in charge of the winter plague.

Huang Wenye, the Central Plague Ghost, holds a fire pot and is in charge of the plague in all four seasons.

"I originally thought that only the Shangqing Sect of Maoshan could use the Five Strength Warrior Talisman, but I didn't expect that the Celestial Master's Mansion also has a tradition of it. It seems that I am too ignorant..." Zhao Zhen thought to himself.

“Benefactor Zhao, be careful.”

Li Fu shouted a reminder, then controlled the four strongmen to attack Zhao Zhen.

As for the remaining strongman, Shi Wenye, the Central Yellow Plague Ghost, he stayed by Li Fu's side, always on guard against Zhao Zhen using the Golden Escape Flowing Light to launch a sneak attack.

Zhao Zhen did not rush to use the Golden Escape Flowing Light. Instead, he first selected one of the strongmen, gathered his true qi on his right fist, and then flashed in front of him and punched him.

clang!
A clang of metal clashing echoed throughout the square.

Zhao Zhen's punch did not land on the strongman, but was blocked by Zhao Gongming, who was holding a fan beside him.

At the same time, Zhang Yuanbo, who was holding a sword, also took the opportunity to swing his sword at Zhao Zhen.

boom! !

The greatsword slashed down into the ground, creating a large crater and kicking up clouds of dust.

"Tsk, Senior Brother Li's Five Warriors Talisman is still so powerful. Even I would have to put in a lot of effort to deal with those five warriors," Zhang Zhiwei said with a sigh.

Zhao Zhen emerged from the dust and looked solemnly at the four strongmen in front of him.

In fact, most people have some misunderstandings about the way of talismans, especially in the later era when people were all restless and impatient. Many people, like Zhao Guizhen, could not bear the tedium of practicing talismans.

In reality, talismans are both a code for communicating with heaven and earth and a magical tool for protecting the country and its people.

Don't be fooled by the fact that Zhao Guizhen's Five Warriors Talisman shattered at the slightest touch in front of Xiao Zizai; the power of a talisman is inseparable from the cultivator's cultivation and virtue.

It's more like a key; the force required to open the door depends on the person holding the key.

Just like Li Fu, whom Zhao Zhen is facing now, he is only a Five-Strength Warrior Talisman, but the power he uses far exceeds Zhao Zhen's imagination.

The solidity of these five warriors and the tacit understanding between them far surpassed Zhao Guizhen's mediocre skill. This is why Zhang Zhiwei, when commenting on Lu Jin's Tongtian Talisman, said it was fortunate that he wasn't from the orthodox talisman school, because the same talisman used by an expert and a novice are worlds apart!

"While it's not impossible to take down these four strongmen, the simplest way to deal with an opponent who is proficient in talismans is to first eliminate the person who uses the talismans."

Zhao Zhen's eyes flashed, and then he continued to charge towards the four strongmen.

Zhang Yuanbo remained expressionless upon seeing this, but simply raised his sword and slashed down again.

Zhao Zhen dodged aside, and at the same time used the smoke and dust as cover to activate the Golden Escape Flowing Light.

Swish!
In the next instant, Zhao Zhen appeared behind Li Fu.

Just as Zhao Zhen was about to launch an attack on Li Fu, a huge jar suddenly completely covered Li Fu.

At the same time, flames began to erupt from the surface of the jar, making it impossible for anyone to get close.

"Ok?"

Seeing this, Zhao Zhen had no choice but to step back.

“Benefactor Zhao, since I already knew that your Golden Escape Flowing Light technique was superb, how could I not be on guard?”
Furthermore, according to Zhiwei, your use of the Golden Escape Technique to teleport people and objects requires direct contact, right? I wonder if you can teleport this Fire Pot away from me?

Upon hearing this, Zhao Zhen immediately turned his gaze to Zhang Zhiwei, who was standing to the side.

That damn big mouth should be punished by his master by having to carry a water vat on his head for a year!

"Hey, Lao Zhao, why are you looking at me like that?"

Perhaps because he felt guilty, Zhang Zhiwei shrank back a little.

I'll settle the score with you later!

After silently noting Zhang Zhiwei's name in his mind, Zhao Zhen turned his attention back to Li Fu in front of him.

"Fire pot, I wonder how your fire pot compares to the defense of the Golden Light Mantra, Master Li?"

After saying that, Zhao Zhen's figure gradually disappeared from the spot.

"Strange, what about people?"

"What happened? It's gone!"

"They teleported away using the Golden Release: Flowing Light Technique?"

"No, this should be some kind of concealment technique, somewhat similar to the Tang Sect's Illusionary Body Barrier!"

……

Li Fu looked around. Although he was surrounded by the fire pot, his vision was not obstructed in any way.

However, with the fire kettle acting as a barrier, the perception of the outside world is definitely weakened considerably.

"Similar to the Tang Sect's Illusionary Body Barrier? It doesn't matter. As long as I'm inside this fire pot, you can't hurt me."

Maintaining this illusory body also requires the support of true qi. I'd like to see just how long you can hold out."

Just as Li Fu was about to implement the policy of "if the enemy doesn't move, I won't move," a muffled sound suddenly came from behind him.

A few seconds later, the fire pot on Li Fu's body, as well as the five strongmen on the field, slowly dissipated.

Amidst the puzzled gazes of the crowd, Li Fu shook his head with a wry smile.

"I surrender……"

(End of this chapter)