Zhu He completed the Soil Molding Technique according to the instructions, molding a 岳 character before incinerating the yellow talisman. He then planted his feet on the earth as he exhaled before joining his index and middle fingers, pointing at the earthen talisman on the ground as he declared, "In the name of the Master of Three Mountains and Nine Lords!"

Zhu He held the same pose with his fingers pointed at the ground, and the look on his face was becoming more awkward by the second. The 岳 character on the ground wasn't moving in the slightest, and sweat was beginning to bead up on Zhu He's forehead. There were several important things that had to happen to ensure that the talisman was going to work. 

For example, the correct amount of spiritual energy had to be injected into the yellow talisman from the correct acupoints, and Zhu He was certain that he had done every step correctly, so this should've been a success.

According to the explanation enclosed in the ancient book, the so-called process of molding soil into a mountain didn't give rise to an actual mountain, and in that regard, it was completely different from another talisman in the book, which allowed one to spit onto the ground to create a river. Instead, following the soil molding process, the 岳 character would become a bridge for the mountain god in the area to emerge from their abode. 

As long as the request made by the one who had summoned the mountain god wasn't overly far-fetched, it would generally be accepted as that yellow talisman itself was similar to a gift, and as long as the mountain god or river god in the area was willing to appear, that was an indication that they were willing to welcome the visitor to their territory.

However, given the current situation, Zhu He had a feeling that his impromptu mountain god invitation ritual had most likely failed.

Right at this moment, a resounding commotion rang out, and Zhu He turned to find a series...