As soon as the transformation was evoked, Aoyama froze. He hadn't expected it to be possible. He started planning backup moves for emergencies and reminded himself to stay focused on getting the refugees to his abode.
"God, this is amazing. Unexpectedly expected. Too bad it doesn't have a horse yet. And the color… glistening aqua blue with golden-violet highlights. The carvings make it look like it's channeling the entire universe," Aoyama said, staring in awe.
"Now, if someone sees this carriage, nature's greed will kick in immediately. I better make a design-interpreting talisman, but does something like that even exist?"
Ding
[System Alert] No talisman named Design Interpreting Talisman found. Searching alternative talismans.
[System Alert] 403 talisman skills found. Categorizing by choice.
"System, just show me the top five best options for emergencies. I'll worry about the rest later."
Searching
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Talisman Skills – Category 7
Frost of the Sun Talisman – Level 1, Unlimited UsageEffect: Changes the sun's appearance to a cold light-blue, tricking even Immortal cultivators into thinking it's a low-tier sun.Cost: 300,000 High-Grade Spirit StonesAoyama: Great, a sun that gives frostbite. Perfect for summer picnics.
Unwavering Earth Shapeshifter Talisman – Level 3, Unlimited UsageEffect: Shapes earth-element sculptures for combat or construction. Works with [Blueprint Creator].Aoyama: Finally, a talisman for bad interior design. My couch will now double as a barricade.
Hollow-Spirit Will Bending Talisman – Level 1, Can be leveled upEffect: Projects illusionary spirits that display emotional variations. Even high-tier gods can be fooled.Cost: 1,400,000 High-Grade Spirit StonesAoyama: Great, now I can make my enemies cry, laugh, or question their life choices simultaneously. Multi-tasking evil.
Illumination Shifter of the Thirteenth Sun – Level 1, Cannot be leveled upEffect: Changes object appearances to trick opponents in throne battles.Cost: 30 Celestial-Spirit StonesAoyama: Imagine all my furniture wearing tiny crowns. Hilarious and regal.
Void-Shifter of the Never-Ending Gaze Talisman – Level 2, Can be leveled upEffect: Shifts objects through the void; can transport up to 50,000 kg or 50 living beings. Detects anomalies within 5 miles and induces fear in enemies.Cost: 768,099 High-Grade Spirit StonesAoyama: Perfect, now I can teleport trash out of my room and scare it into submission.
"Oh great… they cost spirit stones. And Celestial-Spirit Stones… where do I even find those? Should I ask for a loan from the universe?"
Ding
[System Alert] Celestial Spirit-Stones are 1.6 trillion years old and contain dense Origin energy. Only found in Central Heaven. Can be exchanged with Emperor-Rank Spirit Stones.
Spirit Stone Exchange Rankings
Low → Mid → High → Heavenly → Void → Immortal → Emperor → Celestial
"These numbers keep decreasing with each exchange. That feels suspicious. Are you trying to cheat me, system?"
Ding
[System Alert] The exchange system is fair, wink
"This is some kind of cosmic scam. And how do I even farm these stones?" Aoyama laughed
[System Alert] You can obtain spirit stones through hunting or missions. The mission interface is currently idle, but rewards can still be claimed.
"Every transmigrator has a quest panel. I forgot mine! I got too comfortable pretending to be the free-roaming protagonist. Facepalm. Alright, let's check it."
Ding
[Quest Alert] 4 unopened rewards ready. Claim now?
"Yep, let's see what the universe has for me. Hopefully it's not a broomstick again."
You have claimed reward 1-4
Opening Rewards
Reward 1: 10,000 Low-Rank Spirit Stones, Blood-Kirin Moon Sword (Special Artifact, Growth-type)
Reward 2: 10,000 Low-Rank Spirit Stones, Bone-Marrow Cleansing Pills x10
Reward 3: 100 Mid-Rank Spirit Stones, Spirit-Revitalizing Pills x5
Reward 4: 5,000 Experience Points, 250 Origin Points
"Jackpot! Now… what is this Blood-Kirin Moon Sword?"
Ding
[System Alert] Blood-Kirin Moon Sword (Special Artifact, Growth-type)Made from the blood of the true Kirin ancestor. Absorbs opponents' qi to strengthen the user, but excessive absorption harms mental health. Skill: All-Absorbing
"Okay, this is definitely not a toy sword. Only for emergencies. No wasting inspiration points. And the qi-absorbing effect… spooky. But I feel invincible, somehow. Or maybe insane."
After hours of searching, Aoyama finally found a ferocious beast. His blood boiled as he readied his formation.
Swooshh
Clang Bangg
"Damn, this thing is tough. But fighting alone like this? Perfect experience gain."
"I need to find its weakness."
Ding
[System Alert] Scanning for weakness…
"Stop! I'll figure it out myself."
System Closed
"Looks like a chimera variant. Goat-like feet, iron flesh… the middle section is injured. Alright, let's analyze from a safe distance."
The beast searched frantically, unaware of Aoyama's position.
"Tail spikes spit venom… definitely a no-go. Height: 35 meters. Head: dragon with crocodile scales. Weird world, weird creatures. Let's finish this in one blow."
"Skill Leap!"
Ding
Clang
"Now, All-Absorption!"
Ding
"Oh no… what's happening? It's like the beast's inside me and five different colors are screaming at my brain. Green for health, red for fire, blue for water, white for metal, purple for poison… wait, purple is killing me, and green keeps healing me, and red makes me want to punch something, and blue is making me really philosophical. Someone call a therapist."
Fainted
Ding
[System Alert] Poison Resistance +3, Meridians +1, Body Constitution +1, Level Up 8 → 10, Mid-Level Poison Resistance gained
Thirty minutes later, Aoyama regained consciousness
"This is insane. Being a cultivator and a world-creator at the same time… exhausting, but worth it. Also, I really need a bath. And maybe a sedative."