During the period of manifesting talismans in a vision, the focus is on a cultivator’s comprehension of their cultivation method. Once their understanding reaches a certain standard, they can form a complete natal spell. The manifestation of natal spells varies.

Currently, in Ning Zhuo’s *qihai*, the natal spell of the *Wuxing Qilü Jue* has fully formed. It displays five colors and constantly changes shape. When it is a single color, it is a unified sphere. With two colors, it has two corners. Three colors form a triangle, four colors a quadrilateral, and upon reaching five colors, it becomes a three-dimensional five-pointed star. Of course, this is merely a superficial observation. Upon closer inspection, the five-pointed star contains intricate, precise, and compressed talismanic patterns that are constantly shifting.

*Wuqi Shengmie Shu*! After fully comprehending it, Ning Zhuo naturally understood the power of this spell. It is, in essence, the ultimate expression of the *Wuxing Qilü Jue*’s wondrous capabilities. This cultivation method excels at controlling the Five Elements, allowing them to mutually generate and overcome each other in harmonious unity.

The *Wuqi Shengmie Shu* can directly mobilize any one of the Five Elements’ *fali* and then influence it through generation and overcoming. Because it can control all five types of *fali* simultaneously, the generating and overcoming effects produced are dozens of times greater than before!

For example, previously, if Ning Zhuo wanted to convert all his *fali* into Wood-element *fali*, he could only control one type of *fali* at a time, starting with Fire-element *fali*. One unit of Fire-element *fali* would generate two units of Earth-element *fali*, and the Fire-element *fali* would completely disappear. Ning Zhuo would then control the Earth-element *fali* to generate Metal-element *fali*. After the Metal-element *fali* was completely consumed, it would produce double the amount of Water-element *fali*, at which point Ning Zhuo would control only the Water-element *fali*. Finally, the Water-element *fali* would generate Wood-element *fali*. In this way, the Five Elements’ *fali* would be purified into a single element, and its scale would expand by more than six times. Such step-by-step conversions, even with Ning Zhuo’s full effort, would take a considerable amount of time.

But now, under the *Wuqi Shengmie Shu*, the Five Elements’ *fali* can be converted simultaneously, leading to a qualitative leap in speed. The time consumed is greatly reduced, almost completing within two or three breaths.

Ning Zhuo extended his palm and channeled the Five Elements’ *fali*, causing a cluster of vines to grow in his hand. This was one of the two Earth-element spells he was most proficient with: *Genten Chanrao*. He immediately noticed a difference. Previously, to swiftly cast this spell, he could only use the Wood element among the Five Elements’ *fali*. Now, he only needed to spend a little time to convert all the Five Elements’ *fali* into Wood element, increasing the *fali* scale by more than six times.

“Worth it!” Seeing that the vines in his hand were more than six times larger than before when he cast the spell a second time, Ning Zhuo was greatly satisfied. He then continuously cast other single-element spells and found that under the augmentation of *Wuxing Shengmie Shu*, they all performed even better, especially *Wuqi Hongliu*!

Ning Zhuo spread his five fingers and pressed them forward into the air. Immediately, five-colored *fali* surged out, forming a spiraling torrent that rushed forward. Ning Zhuo’s expression suddenly shifted slightly. Under his control, the *Wuqi Hongliu* suddenly shimmered with light, undergoing different changes. Sometimes it glowed crimson, other times it surged like black ink. Even after the *Wuqi Hongliu* was unleashed, it could still undergo the generation and overcoming changes of the Five Elements under the augmentation of *Wuxing Shengmie Shu*.

“In that case—” Ning Zhuo attempted to convert it to a single element, and it succeeded. The volume of the previous torrent suddenly expanded by more than six times, but the spiraling rotation disappeared. This attack was not purely enhanced. Single-element *fali* could be more targeted, while *Wuqi Hongliu* could deal with complex enemy situations. With his profound mastery of the Five Elements, Ning Zhuo immediately designed an improved spell: *Wuqi Hongliu Bian*!

Evidently, *Wuxing Shengmie Shu* is an auxiliary spell. Activating it can greatly assist cultivators in controlling the Five Elements’ *fali*. Once it is deactivated, this assistance disappears instantly. The *Wuxing Qilü Jue* inherently follows a path of strict control over the Five Elements, and the *Wuqi Shengmie Shu*, as its core spell, pushes this cultivation method’s potential to its extreme.

“Wait, what if I activate the *Wuzang Lingshen Shu*?” Ning Zhuo naturally thought of this layer. He immediately divided his divine sense into five parts and infused them into the *lingshen* temples of his five *zang*, making the statues in each temple come alive. In doing so, his control over Five-Element spells immediately elevated to a level of intricate precision. The effects of both were very similar.

To Ning Zhuo’s surprise, the effects of the two did not cancel out or become ineffective; instead, they perfectly stacked! Previously, when Ning Zhuo used the *Wuzang Lingshen Shu*, he had already astonished Wenruan Yu, Yang Sanyan, and others with his mastery of Five-Element spells. Now, with strength added to strength! Ning Zhuo’s control over Five-Element spells reached an extremely excellent level.

This benefit immediately manifested in his spell practice. Ning Zhuo selected several relatively unfamiliar spells and began practicing them on the spot. In the stacked state, his control over spells was incredibly powerful, even for newly learned ones. During the learning process, Ning Zhuo was constantly making adjustments. He could achieve even the most subtle adjustments each time.

“Cough, cough, cough—” Ning Zhuo deactivated the stacked state, his face pale, letting out a weak cough. Although the stacked state was good, it placed too much burden on his divine sense. After all, he had previously used the *Wuzang Lingshen Shu* by only activating a single *zang* temple. The *Wuqi Shengmie Shu*, however, because it had condensed into a talisman, only required Ning Zhuo to infuse *fali*, making it very convenient to use. This was the advantage of a natal spell.

Ning Zhuo attempted to practice new spells. When only activating *Wuxing Shengmie Shu* or *Wuzang Lingshen Shu*, the practice effect was about ten times that of the unaugmented state. In the stacked state, the practice effect surged to over a hundred times! The augmenting effects of the two complemented each other, not simply adding up, but multiplying.

“This is truly amazing!” Ning Zhuo felt genuine joy. All along, though he possessed profound Five-Element mastery, he lacked the time to practice related spells. He could only practice through combat. However, the existence of the *Wuzang Miao Lingshen Shu* allowed him to perform these spells to combat standards, even achieving repeated successes, despite his lack of practice. Now, Ning Zhuo could extensively practice and truly master various Five-Element spells. This would undoubtedly provide significant help to the growth of his combat power!

For a time, Ning Zhuo immersed himself in practicing Five-Element spells. He progressed remarkably fast; many new spells, he could perform with flair after only three or four practices. This rapid growth repeatedly filled Ning Zhuo with a sense of accomplishment, so much so that Shen Xi’s letter was completely forgotten by him.

At the Yanwu Fentang. Su Lingkou stood beside Shen Xi. The young woman’s eager anticipation for Ning Zhuo’s final arrival turned to disappointment: “Cousin, Ning Zhuo didn’t come at all. He didn’t even reply to the letter. Is he afraid?”

Shen Xi shook his head. “It’s common for cultivators in seclusion not to reply to letters. There’s no need to worry.”

Su Lingkou said, “But—”