373: Gift Talisman

"Who dares to intrude upon the council?"

Before the voice could even fade, a figure shot out from Great Love Immortal Venerable's Wansheng Dao Court camp like an arrow from a bowstring, instantly suspended in mid-air.

Li Xuantong let out a furious roar as green light flared brilliantly around him. A massive palm print of spiritual power condensed, carrying an unstoppable momentum as it slammed down toward Chen Xuan and Qi Yue, who were riding atop the Bai Ze, like Mount Tai pressing down from above.

However, facing this seemingly inescapable palm print of spiritual power, Chen Xuan remained calm.

He merely raised his right hand casually, a faint green glow swirling around his fingertip as he lightly tapped toward the massive spiritual power palm print.

In the next moment, a jaw-dropping scene unfolded!

The moment it touched the green glow at Chen Xuan's fingertip, the palm print that carried such majestic power melted away as quickly as snow under a scorching sun. The vast spiritual power receded like a tide, vanishing without a trace in an instant.

Many marveled in their hearts; after all, that previous palm strike had at least the strength of the Mahayana Realm.

The fury on Li Xuantong's face froze instantly, replaced by deep shock and disbelief.

"This... how is this possible?!"

Qi Yue quickly leaned out from beside Chen Xuan and gave a graceful bow to the two Immortal Venerables on the Ancient Platform and the Cultivators of various Sects below. Her voice was cool and pleasant as she said, "Fellow Daoists, please do not misunderstand! The two of us are Cultivators of the Dao Seeking Sect. We were invited to participate in the council and did not intend to cause a disturbance."

"Dao Seeking Sect?!"

These three words exploded like a clap of thunder within the crowd, instantly causing a massive stir. The Cultivators, who were already in shock, were now like a lake into which a giant boulder had been thrown, setting off towering waves.

"What kind of power is this Dao Seeking Sect? To have such formidable strength."

"No wonder, no wonder they could turn the entire Rain God Continent into a massive Formation. It seems this Dao Seeking Sect truly has some skill."

"Just what is this person's cultivation base to have intercepted that palm strike so easily?"

The sounds of discussion rose like a surging tide as the Cultivators of the various Sects whispered among themselves, their expressions varied.

Amidst the chaos, Fang Yusheng of the Medicine Hut slowly ascended into the air. She glanced at Chen Xuan and Qi Yue, then turned to the Cultivators below and explained softly, "This is indeed Senior Chen Xuan, the Peak Master of Butian Peak from the Dao Seeking Sect. He has indeed been invited to attend the council. My Medicine Hut can vouch for him; there is not the slightest falsehood."

The girl in palace attire was slightly taken aback, her eyes staring intently at the Man in White Robes. "It's truly a pity that Martial Aunt Yu Chan didn't come this time."

"I didn't expect the Dao Seeking Sect to actually have such a figure."

The Sect Master and several Elders of the Qingxiao Sword Sect all turned their gazes toward Ruan Chuan. Ruan Chuan gave a cold snort and slowly closed his eyes, intending to rest.

Dongfang Li said softly, "This Dao Seeking Sect has truly put on a good show for me. It makes this trip worthwhile."

On the Ancient Platform, Mystic Talisman Heavenly Venerable's gaze first swept over Chen Xuan, seemingly probing the depth of his cultivation base, before finally resting on the massive white phantom.

After a moment, she spoke slowly, her voice as clear as an icy spring. "Fellow Daoist, the Dao Seeking Sect's entrance is truly full of flair. Breaking through a Heavenly Venerable's Formation and thwarting a Mahayana Realm Cultivator—such a display is likely to make many of the powers present pale in comparison."

Hearing this, Chen Xuan turned to look at the white-haired woman.

[Name: Feng You]

[cultivation base: Fourth Level of Undergoing Tribulation]

[Spiritual Root: Top-grade Void Spiritual Root]

[Physique: None]

[Aptitude: Number One in Talismans]

He hadn't expected this to be the renowned Mystic Talisman Heavenly Venerable. Chen Xuan said calmly, "Heavenly Venerable overpraises me. This Junior was merely delayed on the way and feared missing the council, so I had no choice but to act this way. It was by no means an intentional provocation toward you Seniors or the various Sects."

After speaking, he waved his hand lightly. The massive white phantom suspended in the air slowly withdrew its radiance and transformed into specks of spiritual light that merged into the Bai Ze's body.

The Bai Ze let out a clear, high-pitched cry. Then, with a flash of its body, it vanished into the Void Realm as if it had never appeared, leaving only a faint, auspicious scent lingering in the air.

Mystic Talisman Heavenly Venerable frowned slightly and asked coldly, "You know me?"

One must know that she usually lived in seclusion and rarely appeared in public. Aside from the core figures of some top powers, very few people could recognize her identity.

Hearing this, Chen Xuan smiled slightly. "The name of Mystic Talisman Heavenly Venerable reverberates like thunder. This Junior heard long ago that the Heavenly Venerable is the number one person in the Dao of Talismans today. Your Talisman arts are heavenly, able to move the power of heaven and earth, manifest the universe, and even determine life and death or judge fortune and woe with a single Talisman. This Junior has long admired your Talisman arts, and to see your true face today is truly the fortune of three lifetimes."

In any case, such deceptive flattery cost nothing, so Chen Xuan let it flow naturally.

Back then, that girl Mu Wanqing had been coaxed into joining the Sect by Chen Xuan's silver tongue.

The coldness on Mystic Talisman Heavenly Venerable's face gradually dissipated. She gave Chen Xuan a deep look, seemingly gaining a bit of a favorable impression of this young Junior. She waved her hand, and a golden light flew out from her sleeve, turning into an ancient Talisman that slowly drifted toward Chen Xuan.

"I give this Talisman to you; it can be considered as not letting your praise go to waste."

This scene left the surrounding Cultivators dumbfounded and filled with envy.

At the same time, they thought to themselves that flattery was indeed a profound art.

After all, the Talisman gifted by the Heavenly Venerable was a small matter; establishing a connection with her was the greatest Opportunity. In the future, anyone who wanted to target the Dao Seeking Sect would have to weigh today's scene carefully.

A hint of surprise flashed in Chen Xuan's eyes. He cupped his hands and bowed to Mystic Talisman Heavenly Venerable. "Thank you for your favor, Heavenly Venerable. This Junior is immensely grateful."

"Since Senior has gifted a Talisman, this Junior shall return the favor today."

As he spoke, he casually took out a Longevity Peach from his storage ring. It was pink and plump all over. It turned into a faint shadow and flew straight toward Mystic Talisman Heavenly Venerable.

Seeing this, the Cultivators curled their lips in secret: This Dao Seeking Sect is too shameless!

He dared to give away such a common spiritual fruit? Did he really think the dignified Mystic Talisman Heavenly Venerable was some inexperienced little girl who could be easily fooled? It was simply a laughingstock!

Mystic Talisman Heavenly Venerable was slightly startled, her eyes instinctively following the flying Longevity Peach. Her nose seemed to catch a scent of pure Qi, and surprise flashed in her eyes.

Although she didn't know what this Longevity Peach was, she was certain it was no ordinary item.

It was possible that she was the one getting the better end of the deal.

She raised her hand to catch it and nodded slightly. "Thank you for the generous gift, Fellow Daoist."

A simple word of thanks caused the Cultivators who were secretly mocking him to freeze, the disdain on their faces instantly stiffening.

No way? This works too?

Could it be that just because this man is handsome and elegant, the Heavenly Venerable looks upon him with favor?

This is bad! I remember that Mystic Talisman Heavenly Venerable has always been indifferent to worldly desires, devoting herself to cultivation for thousands of years, and has never had a Dao Companion.