667: Chapter 667 Zhang Hao, the True Disciple!

Gradually, those lines actually formed the outline of a flood dragon on the Talisman paper!

It wasn't a simple sketch, but a lifelike image of a flood dragon that looked as if it were about to leap off the paper.

Dragon head, dragon horns, dragon whiskers, dragon claws, dragon scales, dragon tail—every detail was clearly visible, and every scale was distinct.

Xiao Hei's carving became slower and slower, more and more cautious.

Its branches were trembling slightly, and the intent it transmitted became tense and focused.

Carving a spirit Talisman was already a mentally taxing task, especially when it was about to take shape, requiring absolute concentration without the slightest distraction.

"Buzz—!!!"

Right then, a burst of pitch-black light suddenly lit up on the Talisman paper!

Qin Yan looked over at the sound, only to see that the flood dragon pattern on the Talisman paper had actually come to life!

Black light surged from the paper, condensing, rising, and expanding above it—in the blink of an eye, a pitch-black flood dragon phantom appeared in mid-air!

That flood dragon was entirely black, about three feet long, with a thick body and clear scales.

It had a pair of sharp dragon horns on its head and two rows of sharp fangs in its mouth.

Its four limbs were thick and powerful, and its sharp claws gleamed with a cold light.

The flood dragon phantom circled once in the air, opened its mouth, and let out a low dragon roar.

"Roar—!!!"

Though the sound wasn't loud, it carried an invisible pressure that echoed through the Blood Demon Nest for a long time.

Immediately afterward, the flood dragon phantom dove down, merged into the Talisman paper, and vanished.

The black light on the Talisman paper gradually receded, and the patterns dimmed, finally returning to the appearance of ordinary Talisman paper.

"Is this... a success?"

Qin Yan was slightly stunned, unable to believe his eyes.

He had already prepared to exchange another batch of Talisman paper for Xiao Hei, but he hadn't expected Xiao Hei to actually succeed!

Xiao Hei's branches swayed happily, rocking from side to side and waving up and down.

Qin Yan could feel that joyful emotion through their mental connection.

Then, Xiao Hei sent the spirit Talisman to Qin Yan, along with the information about it.

Qin Yan took the spirit Talisman and examined it closely.

The Talisman paper felt slightly heavy in his hand, its surface smooth as a mirror, with black patterns faintly flowing within.

Those patterns were different from the previous failed papers; they were complete, stable, and reserved, as if a power lurked within, just waiting to be awakened.

Dark Flood Dragon Talisman: Seventh Rank Medium Grade Talisman. After use, it can summon a Dark Flood Dragon to launch a single strike, with power equivalent to the full-strength blow of a Seventh Rank Middle Stage Grandmaster.

"I didn't expect it to be a Seventh Rank Medium Grade spirit Talisman."

Looking at this grade, Qin Yan couldn't help but feel delighted.

Seventh Rank Medium Grade corresponds to the full-strength blow of a Seventh Rank Middle Stage Grandmaster.

spirit Talismans are also divided into Ranks—just like Medicinal Pills and Formations, spirit Talismans have their own grading system.

The lowest level of spirit Talisman is the Seventh Rank, corresponding to the Grandmaster Realm.

A Seventh Rank Low Grade spirit Talisman's power is equivalent to the full-strength blow of a Seventh Rank Early Stage Grandmaster; Medium Grade corresponds to Middle Stage; High Grade corresponds to Late Stage and Peak.

Above that are Eighth Rank spirit Talismans, which correspond to Great Grandmasters.

Eighth Rank Low Grade, Medium Grade, and High Grade correspond to the full-strength blows of Eighth Rank Early Stage, Middle Stage, and Late Stage (Peak) respectively.

Above Eighth Rank spirit Talismans are Ninth Rank spirit Talismans, whose power corresponds to a Ninth-Grade Venerable.

When a spirit Talisman reaches the Tenth Rank, it is no longer called a spirit Talisman but is known as a Dao Talisman.

Dao Talismans are existences at a much higher level.

Every Dao Talisman contains fragments of the Laws of Heaven and Earth, with power enough to destroy the world.

Of course, Dao Talismans were still somewhat distant for the current Qin Yan.

Those things were not something he needed to worry about right now.

That Xiao Hei could succeed on its first attempt and reach Medium Grade was already a very good start.

Moreover, the Dark Flood Dragon Talisman was a top-tier Talisman among Medium Grade spirit Talismans.

Therefore, even a Late Stage Grandmaster expert would face the risk of falling if successfully ambushed by this Talisman.

"Then I'll take it."

Qin Yan stowed the Talisman away with a grin.

With this Talisman, his life had another layer of protection.

Qin Yan placed great importance on his life.

In this world where the strong prey on the weak, only by staying alive is everything possible.

Once life is gone, everything is gone—the fruits of Cultivation, accumulated wealth, and unfinished ideals all turn into bubbles.

Afterward, Xiao Hei attempted to refine two more times, using up the remaining two pieces of Talisman paper.

But both subsequent attempts failed.

One Talisman paper suddenly collapsed halfway through the carving, turning into fragments that filled the air.

The other was mostly completed, but it fell short at the final stroke; the patterns on the paper instantly dimmed, losing all spirituality.

Qin Yan did not continue exchanging Talisman paper for Xiao Hei.

It wasn't that he didn't want to, but that he didn't have enough taixuan points.

He had to save some for his own use.

He couldn't let Xiao Hei squander all their resources.

Xiao Hei could just focus on Cultivating for now.

With Legacy memories of the Dao of Talismans, it could take its time; there was no rush.

"Buzz."

Just then, a slight ripple came from outside Qin Yan's Immortal Cave.

It wasn't an attack or a probe, but a spontaneous reaction from the Immortal Cave when someone approached.

Someone had arrived outside his Immortal Cave.

"Who's looking for me?"

Qin Yan was slightly surprised and immediately extended his Mental Energy, reaching silently outside the Immortal Cave.

Outside the Immortal Cave, a blue figure stood quietly.

It was a young man, standing tall and straight like a pine, with a face as handsome as jade.

A blue long robe fluttered gently in the breeze, its corners embroidered with exquisite Sword Runes that shimmered with a faint luster in the sunlight.

A long sword hung at his waist, its scabbard ancient, with Sword Qi faintly leaking out.

He just stood there at the entrance of the Immortal Cave with his hands behind his back, his expression calm, quietly waiting for Qin Yan's response.

Qin Yan's gaze fell upon that blue long robe.

Inner Court Disciples wore white profound robes, while True Disciples wore blue profound robes.

This was the rule of the Holy Land.

This meant the man before him was likely a True Disciple!

At that moment, Senior Brother Zhang Hao sensed Qin Yan's mental probe from within the Immortal Cave.

He raised an eyebrow slightly, the corners of his mouth curling up into a half-smile.

"Junior Brother Qin Yan, peeking at your Senior Brother isn't a good habit."

His voice wasn't loud, but it was incredibly clear, entering directly into Qin Yan's ears.

As he spoke, the aura around him suddenly jolted!

A sharp aura erupted from his body like an unsheathed sword, incomparably keen.

That aura lasted only for a fleeting moment, fast as lightning, yet it precisely knocked back Qin Yan's mental probe.

Qin Yan's Mental Energy was instantly forced back into his body, causing a slight shock in his mind.

Qin Yan looked at the man outside the door, his brow furrowed with gravity.

What powerful strength!