I Can Fix My Talent in Hundred Lives-Chapter 223 - 187: Talisman Infant (Part 2)

"The Ancient Yue Grotto Heaven is vast. Let’s be cautious and avoid those Killing Stars. Exploring some remote areas will surely yield rewards."

"Think about it, if you can find a few pieces of Tier Four Golden Materials in the Secret Realm, your Lifebound Flying Sword could progress further, even cultivating it into a Quasi-Tier Four Spiritual Treasure, wouldn’t that be ideal?"

Chen Sheng listened quietly and only after he finished speaking did he slowly reply:

"I appreciate your kind intentions, Fellow Daoist, but I have contemplated deeply — for me, the only temptation in the Ancient Yue Grotto Heaven is the Nascent Fruit."

"Given my current Cultivation, facing those at Golden Core Perfection, especially the True Sword Child of the Myriad Swords Sect, the chances to compete for the Nascent Fruit are too slim. Rather than taking the risk, it’s better to act prudently."

He paused, his gaze sweeping over the Spirit Fruits on the table, his tone carrying a touch of calmness:

"As for other Nascent Soul Spiritual Materials, the Daoist Sect Treasure Vault already has reserves. As the Master of Danming Hall, I may be able to exchange for them with contributions in the future." 𝕗𝚛𝚎𝚎𝐰𝗲𝗯𝗻𝚘𝚟𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝕞

"Moreover, the High Tier Spiritual Materials that Golden Core Cultivators obtain in the Grotto Heaven will gradually flow into the market, and I can refine a few furnaces of Elixir Pills to exchange for them."

Upon hearing this, Master Shi Fang slightly paused the hand holding the teacup, gradually understanding Chen Sheng’s underlying message.

It wasn’t that the other party disregarded those Spiritual Materials, but rather found that obtaining them from the outside world was safer compared to taking risks for non-essential opportunities, not worth the risk of falling.

He looked at Chen Sheng and suddenly remembered that the latter was only two hundred and sixty years old, yet already a Tier Three Top Level Alchemist and Master of Danming Hall.

While he himself, over four hundred years old, was only a Late-stage Golden Core and Tier Three High Grade Talisman Dao Grandmaster, the foundation between the two was inherently different.

"Fellow Daoist... I am utterly convinced."

Master Shi Fang put down the teacup, the urgency in his eyes gradually dissipating, replaced by genuine admiration, as he stood and cupped his hands towards Chen Sheng:

"To be able to decisively choose even such a great opportunity without being swayed by greed, truly a great man! If it were me, even knowing the dangers of the Grotto Heaven, I would definitely be unable to resist taking a chance."

Chen Sheng smiled and waved his hand, his tone carrying a hint of sincerity:

"I wasn’t so resolute at the beginning either; I hesitated for a long time."

"However, I already handed over the Ancient Yue Token issued by the Sect to the Chen Clan Commerce Association to auction, thus eradicating any disturbance, which completely restored my usual mindset."

In fact, if not for Chen Sheng possessing the unparalleled opportunity of the Hundred Generations of Reincarnation, he might have been like Master Shi Fang, willing to face the risk of falling to enter the Secret Realm to strive for a Nascent Soul opportunity.

"Even the Token was auctioned off?"

Upon hearing this, Master Shi Fang was even more shocked, then he raised his thumb with a hearty laugh, saying:

"Fellow Daoist, such a mindset, truly admirable!"

"Forget it, forget it. Since you’ve made up your mind, I won’t persuade you further. When I come out from the Ancient Yue Grotto Heaven, should I find any good Spiritual Materials, I will certainly come to you to exchange for a few furnaces of Elixir Pills!"

Chen Sheng nodded with a smile, standing up to see him to the entrance of the cave abode:

"Then I shall await your good news, Fellow Daoist."

Master Shi Fang drank a mouthful of wine, transformed into a scarlet red Escape Light, and gradually disappeared into the Cloud Sea.

Chen Sheng looked in the direction he left, lightly nodding his head.

Though the opportunities in the Ancient Yue Grotto Heaven are good, to him, steadily accumulating strength and making a gradual progression towards Nascent Soul was the most suitable path.

...

The main hall of the Three Elements Dao Sect is located at the peak of the Sect’s main mountain.

The hall is constructed with Cloud Pattern Stone, with thirty-six fist-sized Luminous Beads embedded in the roof, emitting a gentle yet dignified light even in daylight.

True Monarch Chong Xu, dressed in a purple-golden Daoist Robe, sits at the Jade Throne at the head of the hall, with a Water Mirror suspended in front of him, clearly reflecting the names and combat strength evaluations of the Golden Core Cultivators of each lineage.

He taps lightly on the Water Mirror with his fingertip, occasionally annotating beside the names, as the pressure from the surrounding Nascent Soul permeates the air within the hall with intense gravity.

Suddenly, he flicks his finger, and several Spirit Lights float in the hall, manifesting as several Treasures radiating strong auras, each a genuinely valuable item.

At the center, a pale golden infant the size of a fist hovers within a Glazed Shield, breathing gently like a sleeping infant, surrounded by dense Talisman patterns, faintly revealing the flow of Spiritual Power inside.

Beside it is a folding fan with the feathers of five kinds of Spiritual Birds - Golden Roc, Peacock, White Crane, Swan, and Owl - painted on its surface, with fan bones made of unknown blood-colored Spirit Wood. The edge of the fan emits a soft flame halo, exactly the Tier Four Bloodline Spiritual Treasure Five Beasts Li Fire Fan.

Next to it is a faint blue cover...

True Monarch Chong Xu’s gaze falls on the Talisman Infant, a hint of solemnity flashing in his eyes.

This Talisman Infant is a supreme treasure painstakingly refined over three hundred years by a Tier Four Talisman Dao Grandmaster of the Sect. It uses thousands of sheets of Tier Three Talisman Paper as the base and incorporates a Dead Infant from a Nascent Soul True Monarch who has reached the end of their lifespan.

Functionally similar to an Outer Pill, cultivators can remove it at any time, and after refinement, though it cannot extend lifespan or grant the Divine Techniques of a true Nascent Soul Cultivator, it provides Nascent Soul level Mana, enough to crush Golden Core Cultivators.

However, the existence of this Talisman Infant is only a thousand years, requiring dozens of High Tier Spiritual Materials to refine, making it extremely rare, with only one left in the Daoist Sect now.

True Monarch Chong Xu taps the Water Mirror with his finger, and a golden light shines beside Master Qian Yuan’s name:

"The Talisman Infant is entrusted to Master Qian Yuan for refinement."

"He is originally a Tier Four Lower Grade Array Grandmaster, skilled in setting up the ’Tier Four Killing Array’, yet limited by the Mana of his Golden Core Perfection, unable to fully wield the Array’s power. If supported by Nascent Soul level Mana, he will surely secure a Nascent Fruit in the Secret Realm."

Afterwards, his gaze turns to the Five Beasts Li Fire Fan, and the Golden Roc image on the fan surface seems to sense his scrutiny, glowing faintly red.

This Tier Four Bloodline Spiritual Treasure was left by a Nascent Soul True Monarch and Artifact Refining Grandmaster of the Daoist Sect, incorporating countless bloodline restrictions during its creation, only to be activated by descendants of that Grandmaster’s bloodline, with the denser the bloodline, the stronger the Spiritual Treasure’s power.

The fan seals the Flame Divine Techniques of five kinds of Spiritual Birds, capable of drawing upon some of the Spiritual Treasure’s power even when wielded by non-Nascent Soul Cultivators, far surpassing the most top-tier Magical Treasures in power.

"The Five Beasts Li Fire Fan is entrusted to Master Shi Peng."

True Monarch Chong Xu taps the Water Mirror lightly again, causing Master Shi Peng’s image to enlarge—this young man in the mirror, clad in a red Daoist Robe, with a handsome appearance and vigorous Spiritual Power, has already reached Golden Core Perfection Cultivation.

"He is currently the Zhao Clan descendant with the richest bloodline. Though young and not as seasoned as those few Daoists, with the support of a Spiritual Treasure, he can invoke the Golden Roc True Fire and wield some of the Spiritual Treasure’s Divine Techniques, capable of contending with the Sword Children of the Myriad Swords Sect and the Saint Children of other Sects."

"As for the Vast Sea Qiankun Shield..."

Having allocated a series of invaluable Treasures, ensuring the Daoist Sect’s baseline harvest in the Grotto Heaven.

True Monarch Chong Xu begins counting the life-saving Spiritual Objects prepared for some core Cultivators.

The Tier Four Teleportation Talismans prepared for the core leaders of various lineages, the Breaking Ban Scrolls prepared for Array Cultivators... each of immense value, all painstakingly collected or refined treasures of the Daoist Sect.

Just then, a Communication Jade Talisman flickers, and as True Monarch Chong Xu extends his Divine Sense into it, his eyebrows slightly raise, a trace of surprise flashing in his eyes:

"I recall this individual, though only at Mid-stage Golden Core, has already grasped Sword Heart and Sword Intent, capable of deploying a Tier Three High Grade Sword Array."

"Previously evaluating his combat strength, among Mid-stage Golden Core he’s already at the pinnacle, enough to rival ordinary Late-stage Golden Core Cultivators, yet he directly gave up?"

He sets down the Jade Talisman, yet a smile curls at the corner of his mouth:

"I’ve heard this individual has never left Three Elements Immortal City, truly cautious, abandoning even the Ancient Yue Grotto Heaven—what boldness!"

It should be noted, Chen Sheng is the Daoist Sect’s key prospect for nurturing a Tier Four Alchemy Grandmaster.

Currently, at two hundred and sixty years of age, he’s already a Tier Three Top Level Alchemist, with Alchemy talent far surpassing his peers, and given time, might not be unable to break through to Tier Four.

The Daoist Sect had already prepared a Tier Four Void Shifting Talisman and a Tier Four Golden Light Talisman for him, to prevent any mishaps in the Secret Realm, but unexpectedly received his message of withdrawal.

"It’s just as well, saving the need for preparing life-saving items for him."

True Monarch Chong Xu laughs and shakes his head, directing his gaze back to the Water Mirror, but this time, adding a remark beside Chen Sheng’s name:

"Calm temperament, profound potential, worthy of focusing on Alchemy development."

Soon after, True Monarch Chong Xu completes his arrangements, gazing at the densely packed list of Cultivators in the Water Mirror, formulating a comprehensive plan for exploring the Grotto Heaven.

With Master Qian Yuan and Master Shi Peng among other core Cultivators leading teams, along with the coordination of all lineage Cultivators, the Daoist Sect is certain to obtain enough opportunities in the Ancient Yue Grotto Heaven to foster several new Nascent Soul True Monarchs for the Sect.