Chapter 463: The Nine Heavens Verdant Origin Marvelous Response True Talisman

After hearing Qin Ming's words, Zhiyang Shangren pondered briefly before saying, "That old ghost Yousha deserved his death; it is just a pity for Fellow Daoist Li Huo."

"Enough, since things have come to this, nothing can be changed."

"Fellow Daoist Qin, please follow me."

Subsequently.

Zhiyang Shangren led Qin Ming to a massive underwater treasure vault.

He raised his hand and struck a spell seal toward the seawater ahead.

In an instant.

The azure seawater ahead parted to both sides like a water curtain, revealing the aquatic world behind it.

"The fourth-rank Talisman King proficient in the Dao of talismans within the Star Palace has also studied it, but alas, made no progress whatsoever and could not repair it."

After expressing his regret and exchanging a few words with him, Zhiyang Shangren departed.

However, about half of the cultivators remained, after all, since this concerned their own disciples and descendants, they had to pay some attention to it.

Upon hearing this, Hanyu Shangren immediately felt a surge of respect!

Various treasures were stored on tables made of giant coral spirit clams, dazzling with multicolored light that bewildered the eyes.

Qin Ming was also deeply shocked by the scene before him, secretly sighing that the Eastern Sea Immortal Realm was indeed wealthy and powerful!

"However, whether in rank or effect, this talisman is incomparable to a Realm-Descending Talisman."

"No, if you insist on this, we shall have to take you to the Law Enforcement Hall to judge the matter together," the Jin Dan cultivator of the Ancient Sword Sect said without yielding an inch.

"Regarding excessive matters, it benefits Qin Xiaoyou little to know too much; it is better to devote all your energy to improving your cultivation realm. Only upon reaching at least the late Nascent Soul stage, or even the Soul Transformation stage, will you be qualified to understand some of these secrets."

During this period, most of the Nascent Soul cultivators on Long Yuan Island had already departed.

There were also some ancient artifacts emitting a strange aura, yet their uses were not explained.

"Hmph! Liu Yu, acting this way is unreasonable, isn't it? Isn't this bullying others with your power?"

Seeing him use such rhetoric again, Qin Ming estimated that there were things the Muhe Laogui Qingyang found inconvenient to speak of, so he did not press him further.

"To be honest, Zhiyang Fellow Daoist has assigned Qin Mou an extremely important mission that is top secret," Qin Ming replied with affected profundity and deep secrecy.

He seemed to have received some message, and thus quickly made a decision.

"Ehehe! Watch me, Master!" Shi Shi Tian Shu chuckled, tumbled down, and sniffed toward the interior of the treasure vault.

"It seems it should be used by a major power from the Spirit Realm to monitor other subordinate minor realms."

The purpose of Qin Ming's journey had been achieved, and greatly exceeded expectations.

Qin Ming patted its shoulder, "Mm, I'll credit you with a great merit!"

Two more days passed.

"This old man has never used this talisman either; I merely heard of it by chance."

On the circular plaza of Long Yuan Island, cheers erupted from time to time.

That was the scholar cultivator named Liu Yu, who was currently confronting several cultivators before him.

"May I ask Fellow Daoist Zhiyang, is this talisman..."

"Hmph! Liu Yu! We all know you are greatly favored by Senior Zhiyang Zhenjun; could it be you intend to renege?" The Jin Dan cultivator of the Ancient Sword Sect, having justice on his side, appeared extremely firm.

"An ancient talisman inherited from the Spirit Realm!!"

"Would Fellow Daoist Qin be willing to serve as an Elder in our Alliance? At that time, the supply treatment will be generous, and you won't need to fight personally; for instance, the fourth-rank spiritual items required for your cultivation will be gathered by subordinates." Zhiyang Shangren, highly appreciative of Qin Ming, thus issued an invitation.

After he had walked far away.

"Fellow Daoist Zhiyang, Qin Mou still trusts the intuition of his spirit pet; I will choose this talisman."

However, what surprised Qin Ming considerably was that Liu Yu, the late-stage Jin Dan cultivator who had made an appearance at the Nascent Soul exchange meeting that day, had actually appeared in the competition arena as well.

Struck by Qin Ming on a sore spot, the Muhe Laogui Qingyang fell into a brief silence, then stammered, "Fellow Friend Qin, rest assured, this old man will absolutely not harm you; moreover, since your life is in Fellow Friend Qin's hands, we are now grasshoppers on the same rope."

The treasure vault of the Tianhai Alliance was also divided into many regions; it seemed the further one went inward, the higher the grade of the treasures.

"I fear your identity is not merely that simple as an Elder of the Qingyuan Sect, is it?"

He actually believed it.

"Strictly speaking, this ancient talisman is not a single-use consumable talisman; provided conditions allow, by nurturing and replenishing its spirituality, it can be used indefinitely."

"This seat offers Fellow Daoist Qin a suggestion: compared to this talisman, it would be more cost-effective to choose a fourth-rank spiritual treasure."

On Zhiyang Shangren's dignified face, a trace of emotion inevitably appeared, and he then said:

"Fellow Daoist Qin may choose any one item from this area as a small token of appreciation for your contributions since the formation of this alliance."

"Wow! So many treasures."

Qin Ming waved his hand and immediately called out to stop him.

Hanyu Shangren, Long Mu Zhenjun, as well as Xia Yuangong and Long Yangzi and others, had reserved the entire fourth floor.

And along the way, overcoming five passes and slaying six generals, he fought his way into the top ten of the Dharma Battle Assembly.

Upon seeing Qin Ming's arrival, the several people immediately stood up to greet him.

"Fellow Daoist Qin has arrived."

It vaguely showed a trend of repairing the broken talisman! Qin Ming was also slightly surprised inwardly, not expecting that after his own innate spiritual plant advanced again, it would possess the ability to repair a broken talisman.

The shrimp soldiers and crab generals upon whom he had placed soul seals also showed no unusual movements.

He had little interest in watching the subsequent competition for the top ten.

Hanyu Shangren leaned in, asking with strong gossipy curiosity, "Fellow Daoist Qin, did Zhiyang Shangren seek you out alone for some matter?"

Qin Ming asked, "What else is needed?"

Qin Ming summoned Hua Tianxiong, preparing to depart Long Yuan Island.

"Master, this way."

All these treasures were shrouded and protected beneath layers of light shields, with an enormous formation pattern inscribed upon the ground, suggesting the protective measures were extremely stringent.

He extended his hand to grasp it, and that silver ancient talisman transformed into a streak of silver flowing light, falling into his palm, whereupon he immediately handed it to Qin Ming.

Regrettably, this was a damaged talisman, missing a corner from its upper left, causing significant loss of its spiritual nature, leaving it uncertain whether it could still be used.

Just then, the street ahead was packed with people, blocking the path of the two.

It was even more crowded than those at the trading assembly.

"Ah? Then what use is there?" Shi Tian Shu asked, also taking an interest.

"Of course, if one had top-grade spirit stones, that might also work, but such items are all held in the hands of Soul Transformation cultivators; I fear it would be very difficult for you to obtain one."

Zhiyang Shangren also displayed an expression of great surprise, looking at Shi Tian Shu as he said, "To actually possess a treasure-hunting divine ability is truly remarkable."

"Fellow Daoist Qin, once this talisman loses the spiritual energy protection of the formation's light shield, the spiritual energy at its damaged section will dissipate rapidly; you must find a way to preserve it properly."

"If this old man has not guessed wrongly, judging by the void spiritual patterns and prohibitions upon it, this talisman should be the legendary 'Nine Heavens Cangyuan Miaoying True Talisman,'" Qingyang Laomo said with an unprecedentedly grave tone.

Immediately after, Qin Ming took his seat and began to gather and exchange pleasantries with the various fellow Daoists.

After bustling about for a while, it came before Qin Ming and said; meanwhile, on the other side, three individuals dressed in the attire of the Ancient Sword Gate, one of the four major Nascent Soul powers of the East Sea, were preventing them from leaving.

"The 'Nine Heavens Cangyuan Miaoying True Talisman' has two most important functions: first, similar to a Realm-Descending Talisman, it allows a cultivator to safely traverse a void channel and travel to other minor realms."

Qin Ming and Hua Tianxiong strolled leisurely along the outer streets.

Although they failed to acquire more Qingkong Spirit Soil, they had nonetheless gathered quite a few special spiritual products of the East Sea.

After all, the path of immortal cultivation is like rowing upstream; if one does not advance, one retreats.

The moment this ancient talisman entered, black vines danced lightly, emitting an aura of vicissitudes; between the branches, spiritual patterns flickered, converging into a long river that nourished this talisman.

"This is absolutely a fine treasure! Hehehe!"

Hanyu Shangren was returning to Great Jin, which happened to be the same route as Qin Ming, so he prepared to return together, providing mutual care.

On Shi Tian Shu's side, preparations for the Tribulation Crossing were also about to begin.

"Secondly, it can leave a void coordinate upon an object, allowing one to sense the other party's every move at any time and share their field of vision; hence it is called the 'Miaoying True Talisman.'"

They were also preparing to depart and return to the Southern Wasteland Immortal Realm.

On this day.

Strolling around casually.

"Could you be frank with Qin Mou about one or two things?"

This person had received considerable promotion from Zhiyang Shangren, but it seemed all resources still had to be fought for by himself.

Inside the Baoyue Pavilion restaurant on Long Yuan Island.

Qin Ming observed for a long while but could not discern the mystery of the talisman within the yellow light shield, so he asked Zhiyang Shangren:

Had it not been for the sake of Zhiyang Shangren's face, he would have left long ago.

"It is a spiritual material named 'Youxuan Crystal,' but this substance is extremely rare; even throughout the entire Mortal World, its quantity is scarce." "Originally, our Qingyuan Sect retained a few pieces within the sect, but too much time has passed, and it is unknown whether they still remain," Qingyang Laomo said softly, recalling past events.

Inside the earth-yellow light shield lay an archaic silver talisman the size of a palm, upon which thunder faintly flickered, emitting a subtle and mysterious fluctuation.

Beside Liu Yu stood a beautiful woman, seemingly his Dao companion, who possessed only Foundation Establishment cultivation; at this moment, acting as if she had done something wrong, she said timidly, "It has nothing to do with my husband; I took the wrong book and brought out this page to trade as well."

But just then.

"This talisman has been stored in the treasure vault for a long time; according to records, it was brought out by an elder from a large secret realm."

It seemed to have fallen silent.

However, what puzzled Qin Ming was that the Immortal Mansion Grand Assembly had proceeded for so long, yet that group of demonic cultivators still showed no movement.

Only a few remained on the island, responsible for leading the disciples of their sect back.

Qin Ming smiled and said, "Letting Fellow Daoist Zhiyang see my embarrassment."

After hearing Qingyang Laomo's words, both Qin Ming and Shi Tian Shu stood stunned on the spot.

Qin Ming took the spirit talisman, a flash of spiritual light appearing in his hand, and casually tossed it into his Small Spirit Realm, directly planting it within his innate spiritual plant, the Ageless Immortal Vine.

"Oh? I did not expect Fellow Daoist Qin to possess a spirit pet with such high bloodline talent! Furthermore, its spiritual intelligence is so high that it can already speak human language," Zhiyang Shangren said with considerable interest.

All of them had seen Qin Ming being summoned alone by Zhiyang Shangren, and thus their hearts were filled with curiosity.

"Muhe Muhe Laogui, just now you went to great lengths to make me choose this talisman; could it be that you recognize the origin of this ancient talisman?"

He struck a technique seal toward the light shield at the center of the giant clam shell, whereupon the earth-yellow light shield retracted and vanished.

Hearing it speak thus, Qin Ming also cast his gaze over to observe.

Pressed by their enthusiastic invitation, Qin Ming followed the two Nascent Soul cultivators of the Penglai Sect to watch a duel among their disciples.

Because among the several people causing a disturbance ahead, there was unexpectedly one whom he had met before.

At least he now understood the purpose and origin of this talisman.

In recent days, Qin Ming had also watched several battles between Jin Dan cultivators; although there were some commendable aspects, they failed to stir his interest.

Hearing this, Qin Ming also fell into deep thought.

"Therefore, it has been stored here all along."

Upon hearing this, Zhiyang Shangren paused in surprise and immediately spoke no further.

According to Qin Ming's understanding, what Liu Yu was about to face next was the genius of the Ancient Sword Gate.

"To pick out this treasure at first glance shows extraordinary talent!"

After selecting the treasure, Zhiyang Shangren took Qin Ming through the formation array, teleporting them back to Long Yuan Island.

Qin Ming asked Qingyang Laomo within the Blood Pagoda:

"Its grade naturally surpasses that of a fourth-order existence; it is a treasure inherited from the Spirit Realm, similar to a 'Realm-Breaking Talisman.'"

"Master, I will go and disperse them," Hua Tianxiong said immediately, sticking out his large belly.

Incidentally, he also promoted his Thousand Mechanisms Pavilion.

After listening to his account, Qin Ming could not help but ask, "To be honest, Elder Demon Qingyang, you understand the Upper Realm so well that you treat items from the Spirit Realm as familiarly as your own treasures."

Hua Tianxiong had also managed to acquire quite a few good items at this grand gathering.

Qin Ming reciprocated each gift with a return present.

The Shi Tian Shu quietly climbed onto Qin Ming's shoulder; gazing at the scene before it, its eyes glowed as drool shamefully dripped down.

Under normal circumstances, who would dare provoke someone like Liu Yu, who was so favored by Nascent Soul cultivators? Yet right now was the moment when the Dharma combat competition at the Immortal Mansion Grand Gathering was most fierce.

Under the tempting rewards of Jin Dan formation and Nascent Soul condensing spiritual materials, numerous Foundation Establishment cultivators and Jin Dan cultivators were also exerting all their skills and beginning to fight desperately.

"Shi Tian Shu, it is time for you to play your part," Qin Ming secretly instructed it.

Subsequently, the Shi Tian Shu led Qin Ming to a scallop shell over a zhang tall and, pointing at the earth-yellow light shield in the center, said:

"Senior, you flatter me, you flatter me," the Shi Tian Shu said, clasping its hands together and bowing with fists cupped.

The Shi Tian Shu was even more excited; laughing proudly to claim credit, it said, "Master, have I not achieved great merit?"

"Fellow Daoist Qin's unparalleled attainments in spiritual planting and the Dao of pills fill this seat with immense admiration."

Because by acting this way, they had achieved their goal.

"Since you accepted Fellow Daoist Guan's spirit stones, you ought to hand over that page of the Jin Que scripture."

Qin Ming looked out; all the treasures in this area were above fourth grade, including various spiritual materials, treasures, pills, cultivation methods, and even fourth-grade spiritual treasures.

To this, Qin Ming still politely declined.

"Fellow Qin Xiaoyou, if you can successfully repair this damaged talisman in the future and then gather the other rare item, you might unexpectedly reap great rewards, hehehe!" Elder Demon Qingyang laughed wickedly.

Liu Yu's expression was extremely conflicted; gritting his teeth, he said, "Three fellow daoists, this page of the Jin Que scripture is not included within this book; Liu is willing to return double the spirit stones to you all."

If Liu Yu could not ascend the arena, then for the Ancient Sword Sect's next match in this Immortal Mansion duel, they would naturally win without fighting.

But in the next instant.

Qin Ming's divine sense quietly settled upon that page of the Jin Que scripture.

(End of Chapter)