Chapter 605: Heaven-Bestowed Talisman

Relying on the guidance of the Gray-Bone Elder, Luo Si cultivated incessantly and gradually rose to prominence, eventually becoming the top general under the command of the Lord of Wangchuan Prefecture.

Though he held a high and powerful position, he felt no attachment or self-satisfaction. His desire for revenge grew ever more intense with his increasing strength, tormenting him to the point of near-madness.

Whenever this occurred, he would come to the banks of the Wangchuan River to fish, using the river water to wash away the vengeful emotions that clogged his chest.

When he learned from the Gray-Bone Elder that he would suffer a calamity, he became excited and stirred instead. This meant he was finally one major step closer to his revenge!

The so-called calamity was not his focus; what he craved was revenge, revenge!

Therefore, he immediately replied to the letter, asking the Gray-Bone Elder for details and inquiring how he should treat the fated person, and how to ensure he could secure a good connection.

The Gray-Bone Elder replied, telling him to simply treat the person as he normally would. Any affectation would surely be seen through, which would be counterproductive and lead to half the result with twice the effort.

Luo Si followed the Elder's instructions, sitting and fishing by the Wangchuan River for three days and three nights, waiting quietly the entire time.

It was strange to say, but usually, two or three ghosts would pass by the riverbank. Yet, for these three days, there was not a soul in sight.

Until Luo Si waited until Sun Lingtong arrived!

The moment he saw Sun Lingtong, he thought to himself: "This person is only at the Foundation Establishment stage; could he be my destined master? No, according to Senior Gray-Bone, I would meet my master for life; he might just be an intermediary."

From the very beginning, Luo Si looked at Sun Lingtong with special regard.

Although Sun Lingtong was only at Foundation Establishment and very young, his life experiences were far too rich, especially his recent involvement in the Thousand Peaks Forest in the Liangzhu Kingdom, where he had almost personally participated in and witnessed clashes at the Soul Transformation level. To a "minor" Nascent Soul cultivator like Luo Si, his perception was just so-so.

It wasn't as if Nascent Soul cultivators hadn't fallen on the Thousand Peaks Forest battlefield!

Seeing that Sun Lingtong was a mere Foundation Establishment cultivator yet remained so composed and natural before him, Luo Si had his own calculations in mind.

He firmly followed the Gray-Bone Elder's instructions, maintaining a normal attitude, cultivating as he always did.

When he lost his memory and, in a daze, saw the river waves receding and then saw his spare fishing gear in Sun Lingtong's hands, he could not help but feel even more amazed, becoming increasingly certain of Sun Lingtong's identity in his heart.

Sun Lingtong wanted to go to the mortal world, to the Yin Tide Black Swamp. Luo Si could not help but think: "Could it be that the person behind him is also interested in the White Paper Xiancheng in the mortal world? Since he covets the mortal world so much... this is a great thing. If I don't intervene in the mortal world in the future, how will I ever get my revenge?"

Thus, Luo Si opened the door of convenience for Sun Lingtong.

However, there was no need to speak of these inner truths. The Gray-Bone Elder had cautioned in his letter that many divination results would become inaccurate if spoken aloud, adding variables, and in most cases, they would only have to be divined again.

But this matter could not go unmentioned, otherwise, there would be no human connection to speak of in the future; it could be vaguely mentioned as averting the calamity.

Sure enough, when Sun Lingtong and Unlike Ning Zhuo heard this part, they were both very interested.

It was the first time they had encountered such a thing.

"Gray-Bone Elder?" Both of them firmly memorized this name.

At the same time, they raised their vigilance to the highest level, wondering if this mysterious divination cultivator could calculate their true origins.

Among the hundred arts of cultivation, divination had always been a very secretive school of technique, one that ordinary cultivators rarely came into contact with.

Sun Lingtong looked at Luo Si: "You mean, I can help you avert your calamity? I don't even know I have this ability; I am just a minor Foundation Establishment cultivator, isn't Senior overestimating me?"

Without a doubt, this was a probe.

Luo Si shook his head, a smile on his face: "I am just following the Gray-Bone Elder's instructions, staying here for three days and three nights, doing my normal cultivation. This is already the third day, and you are the only person I have encountered. If there is no one else later, then it must be you."

... it."

"As for your question, I have no clue either. In my view, of course, the higher the cultivation, the better."

"However, combining our conversation just now, it seems my calamity is likely to befall me within the White Paper Xiancheng."

Speaking of this, Luo Si sighed slightly: "Generals die in a hundred battles. I have no relatives or friends in the Wangchuan Underworld, but my rise to power has been smooth and without obstacles, which is very rare. I fear the established forces of the Wangchuan Underworld, acting as local tyrants, already knew about this battle for the White Paper Xiancheng and were unwilling to step forward, so they pushed me into this position to fill the hole."

Sun Lingtong and Unlike Ning Zhuo felt a stir in their hearts simultaneously.

Sun Lingtong: "In that case, does Senior Luo Si still intend to serve the Wangchuan Underworld?"

Luo Si nodded, saying with a grave expression: "Of course! Firstly, although the White Paper Xiancheng is a dangerous obstacle, I may not necessarily fail to conquer it; I must at least try. Secondly, since I have enjoyed this position of power, I naturally must shoulder the responsibility. This is also my nature."

Sun Lingtong paced in circles, his face full of interest: "Interesting, truly interesting."

He felt a strong desire to investigate.

He looked at Luo Si: "What if I change my mind now and don't go to the mortal world to play around, what then?"

Luo Si thought to himself: "Play around? I fear you have a heavy mission on your shoulders and are bound to go to the mortal world to spy on the situation, right?"

Luo Si was just about to say it didn't matter, but then remembered the Gray-Bone Elder's instructions, so he spoke according to his nature: "I think you should go. The reason you changed your mind is merely because you heard my words. I spoke them, increasing the variables and changing the established trajectory."

"For the sake of averting my calamity, I will send you there by force!"

"I doubt you, a mere Foundation Establishment cultivator, can block my methods."

Sun Lingtong laughed heartily, while secretly communicating with Unlike Ning Zhuo: "Little Zhuo, it's

not looking good. I am not in control of myself now, but in my heart, I also want to enter the game myself and experiment personally to see the profoundness of divination."

"Whether I can help Luo Si avert his calamity is secondary. If I participate personally, perhaps I can help you from this aspect."

Unlike Ning Zhuo nodded secretly: "I also want to see just how profound this divination and prophecy business really is."

With the two having agreed, Sun Lingtong said to Luo Si: "There is no need for you to send me by force, Senior; I am willing to go."

"However, since it concerns helping you avert your calamity, this trip will likely be extremely dangerous. I wonder if Senior has anything to give me?"

"Even an emperor doesn't starve his soldiers."

Luo Si nodded, expressing strong agreement: "Before the three armies move, provisions must go first; this is a universal truth. Speak, what do you want?"

Sun Lingtong pondered for a moment, then said: "If Senior could grant me a military rank, allowing me to lead troops in battle, perhaps it would be even more likely to help you avert your calamity. I also want to experience the thrill of being a general."

"Boss, well asked!" Unlike Ning Zhuo praised secretly.

As long as he obtained the corresponding military rank, he could replicate his feat in the Thousand Peaks Forest battle and leverage even more powerful combat strength.

During the Thousand Peaks Forest battle, his combat strength was limited to the peak of the Golden Core level, and he could not break through no matter what.

But now it was different.

Unlike Ning Zhuo had left the Liangzhu Kingdom and had been traveling intently for many days.

During this time, Unlike Ning Zhuo's strength had continued to advance by leaps and bounds. In particular, his cultivation had jumped two layers, so if he could leverage military rank and strategy, he might be able to leverage Nascent Soul-level combat strength!

But Luo Si shook his head resolutely, without a moment's hesitation.

"You are of unknown origin; how could I easily give you a military rank? Wouldn't that be failing in my duty as a great general?"

On one hand, it was not in Luo Si's nature to do so; on the other hand, he was

considering that the person before him was involved with his future master, so he had to leave a good impression.

If he rashly promised a military rank to an outsider, what would his master think of him? Would he be entrusted with important tasks in the future?

Luo Si regretted asking Sun Lingtong what he wanted. Worried that the other party would propose conditions he could not meet, he decisively changed his strategy and took a talisman from his bosom.

"Like this."

"I grant you this Heaven-Bestowed Talisman; for you, the benefits will be immense!"

"Once you use it, you will immediately understand that its effects are more powerful than any elixir you have ever consumed."

After speaking, without waiting for Sun Lingtong to refuse, Luo Si stuffed a talisman into his hand.

Sun Lingtong examined it carefully and saw that the talisman was about three inches and seven fen long, made of black jade, and flowing with a dark golden luster. Embedded in the center was a complete Yama Four Directions seal, and the edges of the talisman body were surrounded by the Eighteen Hells map.

Each part of the map was vivid and lifelike; for example, the Ice Mountain region map would emit a faint cold mist, and the sinners in the karmic fire avatar would also have a charred smell.

On the back of the jade talisman, the complete "Thirteen Chapters of Yin Law" was inscribed in cinnabar, the handwriting faintly emitting a blood-red light.

"Heaven-Bestowed Talisman?" Sun Lingtong looked at Luo Si again, a look of confusion on his face.

Luo Si nodded: "Many people come for the Black Snow, as it can increase cultivation and foundation. And where does the Black Snow come from?"

"It is precisely the Heavenly Ghost Transformation Calamity-Averting Ceremony personally presided over by the Prefecture Lord."

"This ceremony takes from the Yang to supplement the Yin, thus obtaining the reward of the Underworld's Heaven, allowing for the enhancement of foundation without any drawbacks."

"The Black Snow is just the most minor, flawed part of Heaven's reward, while a cultivator possessing a Heaven-Bestowed Talisman can enjoy the most essential parts of this ceremony with priority."

"Although I have no use for it, Little Zhuo can!" Sun Lingtong thought to himself, quickly expressing his thanks and accepting the Heaven-Bestowed Talisman.

Luo Si thought for a moment and still cautioned: "Attacking the city mainly involves two routes: one is direct, attacking the city walls. The other is an internal surprise attack, aiming to cause internal chaos for the enemy and striving for a situation of attacking from both inside and outside."

"Since you are going to the mortal world, do not get involved in the internal attack. If you want to experience the battlefield, just go and attack the city walls."

Sun Lingtong felt a stir in his heart and pretended not to understand, asking for advice: "Senior Luo Si, what do you mean by that?"

Luo Si hesitated for a moment before explaining slightly: "The current situation is not yet clear; the timing to conquer the White Paper Xiancheng from within has not yet arrived."

"For instance, in this team of internal chaos, although six Golden Core ghost generals have been assembled to concentrate on attacking the South Gate, I still believe they cannot succeed."

Sun Lingtong widened his eyes and asked deliberately: "Even with six Golden Cores attacking, they cannot cause internal chaos?"

"Could it be that the White Paper City Lord is acting personally? But how did I hear that she is in a very bad state and has been in a state of self-sealing?"

Luo Si: "Not to mention that the White Paper City Lord has paper doll avatars, even without them, the White Paper Xiancheng is very deep. The person who built this immortal city back then was the Void Refinement-level great power, Scholar Xuan Su. The White Paper Xiancheng is his proudest work, and there must be many secrets that have not yet been unearthed."

Sun Lingtong: "I understand. Attacking the outer city walls leaves room to retreat. But attacking the interior, once discovered, there is no way back."

"But if that's the case, isn't this internal attack route just sending heads?"

"And sending six Golden Core ghost generals in one go?"

Luo Si shook his head: "Firstly, benevolence does not command troops; their sacrifice is valuable and can probe more of the enemy's details. If we grasp such intelligence, we will be prepared and avoid the situation where the main force is trapped."

"Secondly, this time among the ghost generals, there is a Silent Ghost General who possesses the innate talent of 'No Sound'. With such a means of protection, it also adds much certainty to the surprise attack and retreat."

Sun Lingtong immediately reminded: "Little Zhuo, did you hear that?"

"I heard it." Unlike Ning Zhuo became alert.

He had heard of this innate talent; children who possess it make no sound regardless of what they say. Even when they are heavy-handed in their daily lives, they are much quieter than ordinary people, making them natural assassins.

Since he knew about it, it would be much easier to crack.

Unlike Ning Zhuo immediately conceived a plan to secretly set up another layer of defensive formation.

Luo Si continued: "Calculating the time, there isn't much left. You need to go and rendezvous with the main force and head to the mortal world together."

Sun Lingtong: "How should I go?"

Luo Si: "Someone will lead you. However, the military routes cannot be leaked, so I will take action to specifically erase your memory of this segment; I hope you understand."

Sun Lingtong: "Wait... where is this?"

He felt as if he had only been dazed for a moment before discovering that the surrounding environment had changed drastically.

The Yin tide was rolling, and he himself was on a war chariot.

The chariot moved slowly forward, surrounded by Yin soldiers and footmen in great numbers.

Sun Lingtong shook his head and immediately reacted: he had been brought into the attacking army, and the method Luo Si had used on him had taken effect, making him forget all memories related to the military route.

"Hehehe." Seeing Sun Lingtong's foolish look, the Golden Core ghost cultivators on the chariot all let out mocking laughs.

"Lord Luo Si erased your memory, which shows that your relationship with him isn't that great either."

"Holding a token and bragging, now you've been exposed."

"Truly ridiculous, truly pathetic..."

The ghost cultivators mocked him wantonly.

Sun Lingtong was stunned, feeling suspicious in his heart: "Why is their relationship with me so bad? Why? During the time I lost my memory, what exactly happened? And what did I do?"

Sun Lingtong felt he should first observe and collect intelligence, let out a cold snort, and without refuting, sat down straight away.

Almost all the Golden Core ghost cultivators on the chariot were mocking Sun Lingtong, except for the Golden Core ghost cultivator beside Sun Lingtong, who remained silent throughout.

Sun Lingtong asked him, but as soon as the words left his mouth, it triggered a burst of laughter.

"This is too ironic!"

"Actually asking Lord Silent for advice, hehehe, if I had known this, why be so arrogant."

"This is too funny, hahahaha." ===== CHAPTER 606 =====