Chapter 523: Talisman Master?

Even though the giant dragon above their heads was not real, it already put great pressure on them.

If a true dragon from legend were to appear in the world, how shocking would that be?

In the blink of an eye, the giant dragons coiled together and began to wrestle.

This was a contest between dragons.

The violent sound echoed in everyone's ears.

This contest was not fleeting.

Rather, it was a tangled struggle that seemed to require fighting to the death.

After a while, the black dragon and the golden dragon shattered in a fierce collision.

Turning into specks of golden and black light.

They fell and disappeared.

"Is this a draw?"

Seeing the illusory giant dragons vanish, the academy disciples were still unsatisfied.

Ye Xiaohu and the Nanguo Buxie siblings each stepped back a few paces; clearly, neither side had gained the upper hand.

But...

The Nanguo Buxie brothers formed the formation together.

As for Ye Xiaohu, he fought alone just now!

Even so, he still defeated the Nanguo Buxie siblings.

"Tsk, he's showing off again."

Ye Qingran shook her head and smiled lightly.

Fu Hanxiu's eyes held a smiling expression; he was clearly pleased with his son's performance.

"As expected of my son, Fu Hanxiu."

Ye Qingran gave him a sideways glance, "What are you proud of? It's mainly because I, as the mother, am excellent."

Fu Hanxiu chuckled lightly, "You're right; I, as the father, merely contributed a small part."

Ye Qingran: "......"

I always feel like I'm being subtly mocked.

Ye Xiaohu, using Demon Race techniques, teamed up with the Nanguo Buxie siblings to fight to a draw—an outcome that truly exceeded everyone's expectations.

"Shadow Flow Technique, Spirit Control Technique, and Demon Race techniques—this Ye Xiaohu is practically omnipotent!"

The academy disciples clicked their tongues in amazement.

I wonder if Ye Xiaochen will also demonstrate a new skill next.

Watching Xiao Hu finish his performance, Xiao Chen teased:

"You're not okay—you actually tied?"

"Isn't this just to give you a chance to show off?" Ye Xiaohu gave him a white-eye.

"Hehe, Xiao Hu, you're really good to me. Knowing Mom is watching nearby, you gave me a chance to perform."

"Of course not—what's our relationship?!"

"Well, you're my brother; being good to me is only proper."

Xiao Hu was dissatisfied: "Hey, Ye Xiaochen, don't push your luck!" Clearly he's the older brother, right?

"In my heart, you will always be my dear little brother~"

"Get lost!"

Ye Xiaohu lifted his leg to kick Xiao Chen, but Xiao Chen dodged nimbly.

Compared to their lighthearted cheer, the atmosphere on the Nanguo Buxie and Nanguo Qingyuan side was much worse.

"Damn it!"

Even the Hidden Dragon Rising from the Abyss couldn't defeat Ye Xiaochen, leaving them feeling frustrated and full of resentment and anger.

"Nanguo Buxie, Nanguo Qingyuan, it's my turn to strike first this time!"

Ye Xiaochen and Ye Xiaohu swapped positions.

This time, Ye Xiaochen shielded Ye Xiaohu behind him.

Watching Xiao Chen's back, Xiao Hu also showed a faint smile.

Although the stinky Xiao Chen always vies with him for the older brother role, having such a brother is truly nice.

It seemed as if they shared a tacit understanding; Ye Xiaochen turned his head and smiled at Xiao Hu.

When he turned back, the smile vanished from his face.

Cold, stern.

Like a young Emperor Sovereign.

Countless gazes fell upon him, his eyes brimming with curiosity.

This Ye Xiaochen, who knows the ways of assassination and swordsmanship, what skill will he display next?

In fact, Ye Xiaochen did demonstrate a new skill.

He used his hand as a brush, drawing something in the void.

Others couldn't see exactly what he drew; they could only see the traces of his drawing—obscure and hard to understand, like some mysterious symbol.

Wu Shushan and the many elders, after a brief doubt, gradually turned solemn.

Could this be...

The doubt in his eyes was gradually replaced by clarity, his expression growing ever more horrified.

He's drawing a talisman!

A certain Elder exclaimed.

"What?"

The academy disciples around felt a tremor in their hearts.

"Talisman?"

Could Ye Xiaochen be a Rune Master?

The status of Rune Master is indeed noble.

Compared with Alchemist and Beast Tamer, Rune Masters are rarer.

A Rune Master can carve runes onto talisman paper or even any physical object, granting them wondrous energy.

For example, a Rune Master can carve a Beast‑Taming rune to tame beasts.

For example, a Rune Master can inscribe runes on weapons, greatly enhancing their power.

Moreover, a skilled Rune Master can temporarily carve runes in the void, creating astonishing power.

So, is Ye Xiaochen carving runes in the void?

Doesn't that mean they are not only a Rune Master, but a formidable one?

Yet, all this is merely their speculation.

No one knows whether it is true.

Until…

In front of Ye Xiaochen, a light flared, and a large Talisman roughly the same height as them appeared in everyone's sight.

The rectangular Talisman bore bizarre patterns and lines, obscure and hard to understand, yet it brimmed with mysterious power.

Some say runes are a medium between cultivators and heaven and earth.

Rune Masters can use this medium to resonate with heaven and earth, producing the desired power.

"My god, this is really… a Talisman!"

"Ye Xiaochen, are they really a Rune Master?!"

This massive Talisman seemingly explains everything, but to those around, it remains incomprehensible.

After all, Ye Xiaochen is only six years old!

A six‑year‑old Rune Master?

What a ridiculous joke!

Many Elders and Instructors widened their eyes, a strange gleam flashing in them.

"Bind!"

Xiaochen whispered low.

The Talisman before them turned into flowing light and shot toward the two Nanguo Buxie.

Mid‑flight, the Talisman became a huge net, enveloping the two, covering them from head to toe, and gradually shrinking.

"Rise!" Facing the giant net formed from the Talisman, the two Nanguo Buxie wore solemn expressions.

As the word "Rise" fell, a massive shield formed in the formation, hovering above their heads, intercepting the net and preventing it from descending further.

"Sister, quick!"

Nanguo Buxie anxiously shouted to Nanguo Qingyuan.

Nanguo Qingyuan understood instantly, nodded, and again activated the formation; a blade of light flew out, attempting to cut the giant net!

Bang bang bang~

The clanging of metal rose and fell, no matter how the light blade sliced the net, it caused no damage.

"How could this happen?!"

Nanguo Qingyuan grew frantic.

"Retract!"

Ye Xiaochen spoke again.

With their command issued, the giant net began to contract, the massive force making the shield above the two's heads tremble, as if it would be torn apart in the next instant.

"Damn it!"

Nanguo Buxie glanced at the shield overhead, feeling that if it continued, the shield could shatter at any moment.

"Give it all against him!"

"Alright!"

Nanguo Buxie retracted the shield, the giant net, having lost resistance, surged downward, about to engulf the two; golden light burst from their bodies inch by inch, forming blades that rose to meet it, instantly slicing the giant net into several pieces.