11: Chapter 11 The Capture of the Secret Realm, Auspicious Snow foretells a Bountiful Year

"The Tunyun Secret Realm is about to be conquered!"

"So many Loose Cultivators have obtained opportunities for Foundation Establishment!"

"The experts from the Fusheng Sect have made their move!"

"Brother, trust me. What a man fears is not a mediocre life, but the Opportunity to escape mediocrity being right in front of him, and failing to seize it!"

"Golden Core Senior, take me on one more charge!"

"..."

It was barely morning, but the residential area was already bustling; the Tunyun Secret Realm had set the whole world ablaze.

The prospect of making money just by reaching out, a scene of flourishing prosperity, was right before their eyes, and countless Loose Cultivators flocked to it.

At this moment, Chen Xuan was looking at the heavenly secret jade slip before him.

His habit had changed from one divination a day to one every two days, which allowed his cultivation to progress faster without missing any opportunities.

He was already approaching the Perfection of Qi Refining Stage 3.

He was about to face the Bottleneck that every Cultivator with a Pseudo Spiritual Root inevitably encounters.

[Today's Luck: Average.]

[Today's Heavenly Secret: Fluctuating.]

[Today's Destiny: Talisman Revered Master.]

[Great Danger: Many Spirit Farmers have heard the news about the Tunyun Secret Realm and are preparing to enter to hunt for treasures; there are countless Foundation Establishment spirit items, and even Golden Core spirit items.]

[Small Fortune: On the outskirts of the Ten Thousand Demon Mountain Range, an eight-hundred-year-old wild Zhu Fruit has ripened; obtaining it can serve as one of the spirit items for Heavenly Dao Foundation Establishment.]

[Great Danger: The Tunyun Secret Realm contains countless Spirit Treasures and is haunted by Demon Kings. Inside, there is a Tier 2 Talisman Legacy, Earth Spirit Qi, Water Spirit Qi, Gold Spirit Qi, and several Foundation Establishment spirit items. You must be careful of Tier 2 Great Demons and the Demon King!!!]

What a world this is.

Chen Xuan sighed with emotion. A few days ago, he received a letter from Zhang Keer; her father, Zhang Kai, had returned with a bountiful harvest.

Word was that he was preparing to go for another big haul.

Chen Xuan immediately tried to dissuade him, though he didn't know if he had listened.

For over ten days in a row, his luck had been average, which meant he hadn't made much money.

And the heavenly secret jade slip often showed three Great Dangers, or one Medium Danger and two Great Dangers.

Almost everything was related to the Tunyun Secret Realm.

Going there, as the old saying goes: is just throwing your life away.

Fate will not always be on your side.

He took the Jade Slip with the Small Fortune, noted the location of the Zhu Fruit, and memorized it slightly.

Chen Xuan didn't intend to go pick it.

Just knowing was enough.

If I obtain it, it is my luck; if I lose it, it is my fate.

Outside the market, it was extremely dangerous right now.

Many normal Loose Cultivators had transformed into bandit Cultivators.

Hunting for treasures or hunting for people—both were happening.

Leaving his room, although it was morning, everyone was wolfing down their breakfast in a few bites and starting work.

Recently, even Chen Xuan had been allocated one Spirit Stone.

One could imagine how hot the orders were.

Especially for Tier 1 High Grade and Medium Grade Talismans like the Golden Light Mantra, Wood Shield Talisman, and Golden Armor Talisman; orders were backed up until after the new year.

On the streets of the residential area, one could hear people discussing the Tunyun Secret Realm everywhere.

Once the Fusheng Sect occupied it, a new market would be opened up.

Those going now were the first batch of pioneers, with vast prospects and a bright future.

Perhaps by this, one could rise rapidly and jump to become a Family; who knew?

In short, this was a matter that drove countless Loose Cultivators in Biyun Market crazy.

Many bandit Cultivators also planned to stop after completing this one job.

With a chance to defy Heaven and change their fate right before them, how many could remain calm?

However, Chen Xuan was extremely calm.

After all, cultivating for a hundred lifetimes, there was no need to fight for a single moment.

Just watch them build high towers and host guests.

Chen Xuan entered the Talisman-making room.

"These are the spiritual materials to be processed today; the workload is heavy," Senior Brother Ma said.

"By the way, Revered Master said to let you try making Talismans in advance."

"You have watched us refine the Golden Light Mantra many times, and you have practiced the outlines yourself, so try it now."

Usually, it took three years for one's basic skills to be mature enough to start, but he hadn't expected it to be taught to Chen Xuan now.

This was real, solid skill.

And what his parents called success!

Awesome!

Chen Xuan nodded immediately: "Good!"

He grasped the Talisman brush.

Heh, the moment I grasp the Talisman brush, I know I will be the leader of the Talisman Dao below the Golden Core Realm.

[Talisman Expert: Your success rate for drawing Talismans below the Golden Core Realm increases by 10%, with a 10% chance to increase the grade.]

Of course, it was mainly because [Talisman Expert] only takes effect below the Golden Core Realm.

The fragrant spiritual ink was already prepared on the side.

"Hmph, favoritism!"

Chen Qiuyu pouted; she had been practicing first, so how could the Junior Brother get ahead of her?

How could she have the dignity of a Senior Sister in the future?

Both in technique and cultivation, she was completely overshadowed by her Junior Brother.

Moreover, the Junior Brother was out there flirting with others.

Thinking of this, Chen Qiuyu felt sulky in her heart and decided to beat up Golden Roar later to vent her anger.

Under the witness of many Senior Brothers and Senior Sisters, Chen Xuan moved his brush!

He instantly injected mana into the Low Grade spirit brush, making it sharp and straight.

Stained with spiritual ink, lines were outlined on the orange-yellow Talisman paper.

The first stroke was the most important part of making a Talisman.

This is what's called setting the tone.

If the first stroke succeeds and the Aura doesn't leak, then one can complete it in one go, as if helped by a deity!

Accomplishing it in one go, the spirit Talisman is made.

The Golden Light Mantra is a Low Grade Talisman used by apprentices to start honing their Talisman-making skills; it has fewer Dao patterns and is simple to make.

But no matter how simple the Talisman, a beginner must practice tirelessly again and again.

Only through thousands of refinements can one succeed.

Chen Xuan had long since imitated the drawing of the Golden Light Mantra thousands of times, and at this moment, he was fluid and natural.

The first stroke was powerful and vigorous, setting the tone for the entire Talisman.

Many Senior Brothers and Senior Sisters saw this scene and gasped, raising the temperature by a full five degrees.

It's done!

Everyone had this thought in their hearts.

The only thing they looked forward to next was the grade of this Low Grade spirit Talisman.

Spirit Talismans have four grades: Heaven, Earth, Mysterious, and Yellow.

Great Masters can refine Heaven-Grade, while rookies can only refine Yellow-Grade.

Next, they saw Chen Xuan's brush moving like a dragon and snake, with lines of Dao patterns rapidly solidifying on the Talisman paper under the influence of mana.

As he finished the stroke, a spiritual light flashed on the Talisman.

The grade has upgraded!

Senior Brother Ma hurriedly picked it up to look.

He clicked his tongue in wonder: "It seems Master Chen's unique skills have a successor."

"Amazing, truly a hero among youths."

"I couldn't tell, Junior Brother is actually so talented."

The Talisman was passed through the hands of everyone.

Sounds of praise echoed in their ears.

Earth Rank Low Grade Golden Light Mantra!

Being able to refine an Earth Rank Talisman meant he could easily refine almost all Low Grade Talismans.

And what was most precious about Chen Xuan was not that he had refined an Earth Rank Talisman.

It was time.

He was only thirteen, turning fourteen after the new year!

Such talent could be described as jaw-dropping.

"Junior Brother, are you betrothed?" Senior Brother Liu He asked.

As soon as these words were spoken, pairs of eyes looked over.

This matter was truly too important.

The best Opportunity to become the General's wife is when he is still a foot soldier.

Isn't now a good Opportunity!

A stock with potential!

When you meet a good one, you have to seize it.

"Haha." Chen Xuan was noncommittal and laughed it off.

Everyone understood and didn't ask further.

Laughing, always laughing.

Chen Qiuyu was so angry her teeth itched, and she decided to give Golden Roar another punch later, then water down its beast milk.

Near noon, Master Chen called Chen Xuan out.

"Wang Teng, how long have you been under my tutelage?"

"Replying to Revered Master, about three months."

"Three months..." Master Chen was a bit dazed when she heard this.

She just saw that this kid was steady and willing to learn, and had some talent in the Talisman Dao; those copied drafts and practice papers looked to have some level of skill.

That was why she let this kid try today.

She hadn't expected, she really hadn't expected, that he was actually a Talisman Genius.

The Talisman Dao is most particular about talent.

Every stroke and every line could potentially cause the Talisman to fail to form, wasting all previous efforts.

And Chen Xuan was able to refine an Earth Rank Golden Light Mantra after learning for only three months.

In Biyun Market, this was a first in thousands of years!

Only with such talent could one inherit the Legacy of High Grade Talismans.

But with a Pseudo Spiritual Root, wanting to achieve a Breakthrough to Foundation Establishment was basically a pipe dream.

Without sufficient cultivation, he couldn't refine Tier 2 spirit Talismans either.

So a Tier 1 High Grade Talisman Revered Master was probably the limit of Chen Xuan's life.

After a moment of silence, Master Chen said slowly, word by word:

"Are you willing to learn High Grade Talismans from me, and in the future, protect my Chen Family as an Elder of an outside surname?"

This was the highest courtesy, an invitation to enter a Cultivation Family.

As long as he agreed, he would no longer be a nobody in the future!