Chapter 98: Nonsense and Gibberish

“It should be... impossible!”

After a moment’s hesitation, Zhao Yuyang shook his head.

“In theory, it can be done, but the practical difficulty is immense... it’s at least ten times harder than a normal inscription. It’s beyond human capability—an inscription master wouldn’t realistically achieve it!”

“Could it be that Young Master Zi doubts Master Tu?”

Zhao Yuyang hesitated briefly before asking.

Zi Tuofeng shook his head.

“The Divine Embryo is far too precious. I was merely asking casually; Master need not take it to heart. Then, according to Master Zhao’s judgment, can this inscription talisman be used?”

Zhao Yuyang shook his head again.

Zi Tuofeng fell silent.

With no other options, they could only turn to Tu Lu. Yet for some reason, an uneasy feeling lingered in his heart.

...

“Young Master!”

“Greetings, Young Master!”

Half a day later, two panicked voices suddenly rang from outside.

Finally, they had arrived!

Tu Lu’s heart leapt as he opened his eyes at last.

“Ha ha, Master Tu, have you rested well?”

Immediately after, the door swung open and Zi Tuofeng entered.

Zhao Yuyang followed closely behind and, at Zi Tuofeng’s gesture, closed the door.

“Thank you, Young Master, for your concern. I have been in quiet cultivation for two days and feel better than ever—ready to inscribe at any moment. May I ask the reason for your visit now?”

“Naturally, it’s business.”

Zi Tuofeng gestured, and Zhao Yuyang produced the Nine-Turn Sacred Embryo inscription.

“This is the talisman paper from Master Tu’s earlier inscription, but...”

“It can’t be affixed, right?” Tu Lu interrupted, realization dawning.

Zhao Yuyang was momentarily stunned, then nodded.

Tu Lu smiled wryly and shook his head.

“To be honest, the moment this inscription talisman was successfully engraved, I knew the outcome. I was just hoping either Master Zhao or Young Master Zi might find a solution…”

He glanced at both of them.

Zhao Yuyang cleared his throat and awkwardly shook his head.

Seeing this, Tu Lu sighed and continued:

“The Nine-Turn Sacred Embryo inscription consists of eighteen runes, each composed of eighty-one fundamental runes—a structure involving over a thousand base runes in total, making it an intermediate-level inscription.

As is well known, inscriptions must be crafted in one continuous flow. The difficulty with the Nine-Turn Sacred Embryo inscription doesn’t lie in the engraving itself, but in the spiritual power required!

With my current cultivation at the half-step Purple Mansion realm, aided by various secret techniques and treasures, I have tried many times but to no avail. So I devised two methods.”

“What methods?” Zhao Yuyang’s eyes lit up as he eagerly asked.

He was also studying the Nine-Turn Sacred Embryo inscription. Though not yet at Tu Lu’s level and still facing bottlenecks in inscription itself, he knew he would eventually encounter the same problems, thus his impatience.

Tu Lu instinctively glanced at Zi Tuofeng, who frowned slightly but nodded.

“The first method uses my unique technique to split the Nine-Turn Sacred Embryo inscription into eighteen parts, ultimately merging them into a finished product.”

Upon hearing this, Zhao Yuyang was about to speak, but Tu Lu continued:

“However, because the inscription is divided into multiple stages, the balance between the parts cannot be guaranteed.

This approach reduces the spiritual energy consumed, but the success rate drops significantly.

Fortunately, since the inscription comprises only eighteen runes, there is some chance of success. But even if successful, the subtle balance between them likely cannot be perfected.”

“And the second method?”

This time, Zi Tuofeng spoke.

Tu Lu smiled wryly:

“The second method is simpler—once I break through to the Purple Mansion realm, the Nine-Turn Sacred Embryo inscription will be effortless.”

At this, all three fell silent.

Especially Zi Tuofeng.

Breaking through to the Purple Mansion realm?

Who knew how long that might take?

Could be a day, or a decade—it was impossible to wait that long!

Tu Lu scanned the two men, sensing the oppressive atmosphere was thick enough, then suddenly said:

“Perhaps there is one more way.”

“Please, Master Tu, do tell,” Zi Tuofeng’s voice subtly brightened.

“Internal alchemy!”

“Of course, not direct internal alchemy, but my unique method involves dividing the Nine-Turn Sacred Embryo inscription into eighteen parts, and when these eighteen parts finally unite, the process will take place on the Divine Embryo itself!

This way, there’s no need for the final step of affixation!”

“Are you confident, Master Tu?”

A sharp gleam flashed in Zi Tuofeng’s eyes.

“I can only say I have great confidence,” Tu Lu replied.

“Before the eighteen runes merge, if failure seems likely, I will detect it early and proactively abandon the attempt, minimizing the chance of failure. Even if it fails, the resulting attribute conflicts won’t be severe, and I will strive to keep the Divine Embryo’s impact to an absolute minimum.”

Zi Tuofeng nodded.

“I understand. Allow me some time to consider.”

“Young Master Zi, please take care!” Tu Lu said respectfully.