The transformation of the Town Ghoul Inscription into talismanic inscriptions was straightforward. Transforming the Town Ghoul Inscription into talismanic inscriptions should be straightforward. I have a rough idea of how to craft them. The talisman ink will be primarily made from the Xuan Ming Stone of the Artifact for Quelling Trickery, ground into powder and mixed with corresponding materials. I'll start with Blank Talisman Paper and find suitable replacements later.

In less than a month, the brand-new Talisman had taken shape.

I can't be bothered to come up with a new name; I'll just call it the Suppressing Ghoul Talisman. The specific effects of the Suppressing Ghoul Talisman are unknown and will need to be tested. The Bizarre Demons purchased from the Tianxing Trade Association have arrived; they can serve as test subjects.

The Seal Trickery Engraving transformation was much more difficult, as it was meant to be a long-lasting pattern. The transformation effect was subpar, and the imitated Spirit Ink and talismanic inscriptions failed to activate. The final result is... the Talisman doesn't activate and is utterly ineffective. Production has failed; I'm in a predicament.

Before he could continue his research on the Seal Trickery Talisman, a message from Zhang Peng Peng came through the Communication Bead.

The Bizarre Demon from the Tianxing Trade Association had been delivered.

"The Bizarre Demon is here? Finally, I have a specimen to experiment with!"

Jia Ren stopped sensing the Talisman and left the Cave, heading straight to the Tianxing Trade Association.

"Daoist Shi, this is the Bizarre Demon you asked for."

The Tianxing Trade Association's Commerce Guild Manager took out a black phlegm basin with layers of prohibitions set over it. This was to prevent the accidental release of Bizarre Demons. One must never be careless with any Bizarre Demon. Once it breaks free, it's beyond redemption.

"This Bizarre Demon is known as the Misleading Bizarre, and it's not very dangerous."

"Once you come into contact with it, you'll be influenced by its bizarre power and lose your sense of direction."

Misleading Bizarre? I don't have to worry about the Bizarre Demon posing a threat to my life after being released. A low-risk Bizarre Demon is exactly what I prefer.

"How much for the Misleading Bizarre?"

This is my first time purchasing a Bizarre Demon. I'm unclear about the price, but I think I can afford it. The black phlegm basin is a superior-grade Seal Trickery Artifact and not very expensive, so the Misleading Bizarre is unlikely to be cheap.

"70,000 Spirit Stones."

No wonder the Tianxing Market was worried Jia Ren couldn't pay the price; 70,000 Spirit Stones was a substantial amount for an average Foundation Establishment Cultivator. Most Foundation Establishment Cultivators did not have substantial wealth, converting all their Spirit Stones into cultivation resources. Even Sect Disciples found it challenging to come up with 40,000 Spirit Stones and would not waste them on a useless Misleading Bizarre and a superior-grade Evil-Sealing Artifact.

The price is still within an acceptable range. Neither Evil-Sealing Artifacts nor Bizarre Demons are commonly available for purchase, so I can accept a bit of a markup.

Jia Ren promptly paid the balance of 67,000 Spirit Stones and acquired the black Phlegm Basin Artifact as well as the sealed Misleading Bizarre.

"Daoist Shi, you must be careful; do not let the Bizarre Demon out..."

The Misleading Bizarre might not be very dangerous, but it was still a Bizarre Demon after all. Nobody wanted to face a Bizarre Demon out of the blue, nor did they want to get lost without reason. The Western Extreme Sea was not entirely safe. If one got lost at sea and accidentally intruded into the territory of third or fourth-order Magical Beasts, the consequences would be unimaginable...

"I will handle this with care."

Jia Ren had obtained the Bizarre Demon he wanted and had no intention of staying any longer. He returned to Qingzhu Island immediately.

Better safe than sorry! There are many Spirit Fish, Spirit Beasts, and Spirit Insects on the island. What if they're influenced by the Misleading Bizarre and run away from home? I must be vigilant against the power of Bizarre Demons.

Jia Ren left Qingzhu Island, distancing himself from the crowds, and found a secluded small island to stop at.

One after another, Formation Flags were taken out from the River Mountain Bag, and Array Plates were buried in different areas. The Formation Flags and Array Plates were dark and mysterious, their patterns somewhat similar to the Banishing Evil Talisman. This is the Seal-Demon Formation I initially wanted to set up, one of the few formations effective against Bizarre Demons. Within the formation, the Bizarre Demons' movements will be limited, and they cannot escape.

After confirming the Seal-Demon Formation was set up, he activated the formation. Black lights rose into the sky and then disappeared.

"You do it."

Risky tasks shouldn't be handled by my main body; safety is the priority. The incarnation can do it.

The Insect External Incarnation took out the Evil Warding Talisman, Mind-Guarding Talisman, Banishing Evil Talisman, and Suppressing Ghoul Talisman, placing them in different locations.

I'll stand by outside the Seal-Demon Formation, ready for any contingencies.

He took out the black Phlegm Basin Artifact and infused it with Spiritual Power, operating it according to the prescribed Method Gate. Detailed inscriptions lit up, and the seamless phlegm basin raised an invisible spiritual lid, suddenly soaring into the air.

Where's the Bizarre Demon? Contrary to my expectations, no demon burst forth, and the inside has remained silent for a long time. Could it be that I've been sold a fake Evil-Sealing Artifact? Is there no Bizarre Demon inside, just an empty shell of an artifact? Is the Tianxing Trade Association deceiving me with fake goods?!

"HEE HEE!"

A child-like laugh sounded, and a pale hand emerged from the Phlegm Basin Artifact, followed by half a head and cataract-like eyes.

"Come play with me!"

The pale child-like figure suddenly jumped out of the Phlegm Basin Artifact, moving playfully.

Without hesitation, Jia Ren activated a Banishing Evil Talisman and Suppressing Ghoul Talisman, turning them into scorching flames and a green 'suppress' character that flew toward the pale figure. The pale figure vanished and could not be tracked, with the two Talismans hitting empty space.

Jia Ren, who had taken a large amount of Pure Spirit Jade Dew Pills to greatly enhance his vision to dozens of times that of a normal person, couldn't even see the afterimage of the Misleading Bizarre.

So fast! My first reaction is to check my protective Evil Warding Talisman; it hasn't been triggered, so I'm safe. Such a low-risk Bizarre Demon is indeed rare.

The Seal-Demon Formation had long been activated; the Misleading Bizarre could not escape. Jia Ren, holding two Talismans, spotted the figure of the greenish child. It attempted to flee but was confined by the Seal-Demon Formation, unable to escape.

"Stay put!"

As soon as the Talismans were activated, the greenish child vanished from the spot.

"You can't run away!"

Jia Ren raised his hand to wave the Formation Flag, shrinking the area of the Seal-Demon Formation, making the Misleading Bizarre's space to move smaller and smaller. The Suppressing Ghoul Talisman was activated, turning into a black glow that fell onto the Misleading Bizarre, which had nowhere to hide. It froze in place, no longer moving, apparently falling into a deep slumber.

Success! The Suppressing Ghoul Talisman is effective!

A trace of a smile appeared on Jia Ren's face. The Suppressing Ghoul Talisman experiment was a success; it was indeed capable of restraining Bizarre Demons.

Next is the eagerly anticipated Perpetual Motion Artifact, the Suppressing Fiend Holy Fire Command. Success or failure hinges on this single action!

Jia Ren spurred the Suppressing Fiend Holy Fire Command into action; it expanded in size and settled above the Misleading Bizarre that had no power to resist. The Misleading Bizarre was sucked into the Suppressing Fiend Holy Fire Command, disappearing from sight, while the command rose and billowed waves of scarlet flame.

"AHH!"

A piercing scream emanated from the Suppressing Fiend Holy Fire Command. Facing the burning of the Wicked Flame, the Misleading Bizarre recovered from the power of the Suppressing Ghoul Talisman. Its body blazed with scarlet flames, burning fiercely without end. The Wicked Flame produced by the combustion was absorbed and stored by the Suppressing Fiend Holy Fire Command, which then radiated Wicked Flame, burning steadily.

Jia Ren took out talisman paper with a special pattern and let it be drawn into the Suppressing Fiend Holy Fire Command.

The main inscription capacity of the Suppressing Fiend Holy Fire Command is limited. It can't meet the standards for transformation inscriptions, so it can only be improved. Fortunately, I have a backup plan: the Spirit Absorbing Talisman! The Spirit Absorbing Talisman can absorb the stored Wicked Flame within the Suppressing Fiend Holy Fire Command and form a faux Banishing Evil Talisman. Shall I test its effects?

Holding the faux Banishing Evil Talisman, Jia Ren triggered it; it transformed into a ball of Wicked Flame that flew out, forming an eternally scorching Wicked Flame.

The power is slightly lacking, inferior to a true Second Tier Talisman; it possesses only about half the effect. Although the result isn't quite as I initially envisioned, it's still satisfying. The Spirit Absorbing Talisman is a First Order talisman. The cost of its production is far less than the Banishing Evil Talisman by several tens of times, negligible in comparison. Combined with the Suppressing Fiend Holy Fire Command, it transforms into a Banishing Evil Talisman, vastly increasing in value. The only flaw is the necessity of manually crafting the Spirit Absorbing Talisman. This task can be handed over to Zhang Pengpeng for assistance, as creating a First Order talisman isn't too difficult. If I desire mass production, it can also be outsourced, or I can purchase Spirit Absorbing Talismans at a low price. With the Suppressing Fiend Holy Fire Command in hand, there will be an endless supply of Banishing Evil Talismans to use in the future. Wings of Annihilation can then consume Second-Order Banishing Evil Talisman Pills without restraint. By that time, the cost of hundreds of Banishing Evil Talismans won't even come close to that of a single Second-Order Banishing Evil Talisman Pill... Talismans will truly be as cheap as onions.

The Wicked Flame continued to burn. Before long, the Misleading Bizarre was completely consumed by the flames.

In the Suppressing Fiend Holy Fire Command, the Misleading Bizarre was reborn from the fire. The Wicked Flame, like flesh-burrowing maggots, swiftly followed and continued to ignite it.

Ten times!

A hundred times!

A thousand times!

Jia Ren observed for a full three days. The Technique Approaching the Dao Wicked Flame was far more troublesome than before, burning the Misleading Bizarre to death a thousand times.

Alas, it cannot burn eternally...

After killing the Misleading Bizarre a thousand times, the fire dimmed and did not rekindle.

Bizarre Demons are indeed fearsome. Even after a thousand deaths, their condition remains at its peak. Burning them a hundred times couldn't kill them, and it's the same after a thousand times. The flames extinguished? The copious Wicked Flame stored inside the Suppressing Fiend Holy Fire Command now has its use. It will descend upon the Misleading Bizarre and commence a new cycle of flames.

Even with the Proficiency Level of the Banishing Evil Talisman having reached Technique Approaching the Dao, I have no confidence in keeping the Wicked Flame burning eternally. Anything related to 'eternal' is never straightforward. If the Banishing Evil Talisman can't do it, then the solution is to compensate with a Magic Artifact, perpetuating the cycle of flames, achieving a faux eternity.

When the Wicked Flame from a Banishing Evil Talisman extinguished, and the stored Wicked Flame reached full capacity, it would descend upon the Bizarre Demon burning within the Suppressing Fiend Holy Fire Command, completing the exchange of old and new Wicked Flame. With the Suppressing Fiend Holy Fire Command at full storage, it would endlessly add new Wicked Flame, sustaining itself, forever maintaining the pinnacle state of the Wicked Flame and the continuity of the fire. The internally sealed Bizarre Demons would remain trapped within the Suppressing Fiend Holy Fire Command, unable to escape. This cycle was relentless and unending.

This is what's known as an undying and unextinguishable flame!

The Suppressing Fiend Holy Fire Command could be considered a Perpetual Motion Artifact, maintaining this state until its eventual destruction.

For me, it's a treasure for producing Banishing Evil Talismans. But for the Bizarre Demons, it's ceaseless reincarnation, infinite and endless torment. It's done!

A hundred Spirit Absorbing Talismans were taken out, each brimming with spiritual power and of excellent quality.

Jia Ren put away the Suppressing Fiend Holy Fire Command. I should craft several more Perpetual Motion Artifacts; in the future, I might seal a powerful Bizarre Demon to work for me. It's a pity that it can only make Banishing Evil Talismans. The Perpetual Motion Artifact, the Suppressing Fiend Holy Fire Command, is commendable, but its limitations are too great. It can solely produce Banishing Evil Talismans; its functionality is too limited. The next research direction is the transformation of Wicked Flame, to develop new applications.

Jia Ren gathered up the Array Plate and Formation Flags of the Seal-Demon Formation, setting off toward Qingzhu Island with his Insect External Incarnation.

But the further he went, the more something felt awry. The scenery around him was utterly unfamiliar, devoid of any sense of recognition.

What's happening?

He activated the Spirit Eye Technique. He searched around, but everything was alien.

This is clearly a sea area within the Qunxing Archipelago, yet I cannot find the location or direction of Qingzhu Island. Am I lost?!

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