Lin Xiuyuan was initially somewhat surprised that the trip had gone so smoothly.
The opportunity to obtain the Yin Spirit White Bird was so easily obtained; it seemed almost like a natural progression.
Lin Xiuyuan wondered if it was that Foundation Establishment stage expert who hadn't expected anyone to find his cave? Or perhaps he thought that two guardian spirit beasts were enough to kill a nobody? Or maybe he believed that the great formation formed with talismans as its core was unbreakable...
Doubts lingered in Lin Xiuyuan's mind, making him feel that the trip had gone too smoothly.
At this moment, as his divine sense probed into the talisman in his hand and touched that unusual spiritual aura, a series of words appeared in his mind, and Lin Xiuyuan suddenly understood.
It turns out that the Foundation Establishment stage senior didn't fail to consider it; rather, he did it intentionally!
The grand array formed by the talisman as its eye is the first test, and the guardian spirit beast is the second test.
He didn't care whether, after his death, this cave dwelling he left behind would be coveted and disturbed from his peace.
Its purpose is to examine the visitor's mastery of talismans and his overall cultivation skills!
"Fellow Daoist, your ability to break through the array's eye, enter this place, and discover this talisman is indeed a fortunate encounter. This inherited seal is profound and mysterious, and should be one of the great paths of talisman cultivators for us. If you can comprehend it one day, it will surely give you wings on your path to immortality!"
"I have cultivated for over 180 years, possessing extraordinary talent, especially in the arts of array formations and talismans, and even mastering beast taming. However, my family has fallen into decline, and the main sect regards my Xue family's talisman cultivation method as its inheritance. Xue family disciples who have not reached the required level cannot cultivate it, nor can they even watch it, which makes me resentful. One day, I stole the seal of my Xue family's inheritance and escaped from the sect, attempting to comprehend it and restore my family's glory."
"Alas, alas, the sect leader's decision to enshrine the seal of inheritance in a high pavilion was not without reason..."
"I realized my mistake too late. I had spent too much time immersing myself in this path. Looking back, I find my lifespan is running out. In my anxiety, my cultivation has regressed instead of progressed, and I am stuck at a bottleneck, unable to break through..."
"Fortunately, I have not wasted most of my life and have gained some insight into it, which I have transformed into spiritual runes. These runes enable Foundation Establishment cultivators to begin cultivating the seals passed down in my Xue family. But fellow Daoist, please remember this: the path has only just begun. Before reaching the Golden Core stage and without sufficient lifespan, you must never become immersed in this path. I am the best example of what not to do.
"I am nearing the end of my life and have no face to return to my sect or family, nor the strength to traverse this vast land. Fellow Daoist, you have now obtained this opportunity. I hope that in the future, if you can comprehend it thoroughly and make it your own, you will remember this kindness and return it to the Xue family, so that the name of the Xuanfu family may be restored."
After Lin Xiuyuan gradually digested this information, he couldn't help but be slightly taken aback, and a strange light flashed in his eyes.
The Seal of Inheritance is usually a method of inheritance used by major sects.
These jade slips contain the profound insights of all the predecessors who cultivated the same lineage, and can only be viewed by reaching the Foundation Establishment stage and having sufficiently strong divine sense.
Judging from his words, he actually comes from a former family of Xuanfu masters? No wonder he is able to master such mysterious methods and turn talismans into the core of the array.
To be honest, this senior is truly gifted. This is a profound technique of high-level cultivators, yet he was able to comprehend it and transform it into spiritual runes, allowing him to unleash it even at the Foundation Establishment stage.
It is truly astonishing and I admire it immensely.
However, it is also regrettable that this senior was so immersed in it that he could not extricate himself, trying to understand it thoroughly on his own, but he was not up to the task. In the end, he only managed to grasp a few clues.
Therefore, he wasted his great talent and finally realized it, but it was too late. His lifespan was coming to an end, and he could only turn into a handful of dust with resentment.
After learning all this, Lin Xiuyuan was truly moved and sighed, which also served as a wake-up call for him, making him even more determined to pursue the Dao.
Let alone reaching the Golden Core stage, even if he were at the Nascent Soul stage, if this path took up too much of his time to comprehend, he would definitely not persist in comprehending it.
He already possesses the profound mysteries of the Purple Talisman, which is his greatest reliance; why bother seeking something far away when he has something so close at hand?
In the future, you only need to digest the talismanic inheritance on it, and you can study the rest in your spare time.
Lin Xiuyuan shook his head, secretly feeling sorry for this senior.
He carefully put it away and hid it away. Although he didn't need it right now, as the heirloom of a former Xuanfu family, its value was immeasurable.
They went in pursuit of that ancient treasure, unaware that the greatest fortune had fallen into his hands.
Lin Xiuyuan was in high spirits, and a satisfied smile appeared on his face. He had successfully obtained the Yin Spirit White Bird and acquired this Inheritance Seal. In addition to the smooth trip, the gains were also enormous.
At this moment, Lin Xiuyuan's smile suddenly froze. He looked towards the door and vaguely sensed some chaotic spiritual energy and the booming sound of spiritual weapons colliding.
"It seems that a fight has already broken out. We should leave as soon as possible to avoid getting involved."
Lin Xiuyuan was not surprised by this scene; he had expected it.
No matter how well the arrangements are made beforehand, what good is it? When opportunity knocks, who wouldn't be tempted? And how can it be distributed evenly?
On the path of cultivation, there is deceit and intrigue, open and covert struggles, all for the sake of vying for cultivation resources. Who doesn't want to go further!
Lin Xiuyuan immediately activated the Wind Control Talisman and left.
As Lin Xiuyuan passed by, he turned his head and looked at the place, which was either an alchemy room or a secret cultivation chamber. A dazzling light flashed and a chaotic spiritual energy fluctuation emanated from it, indicating that a fierce battle was taking place there.
Lin Xiuyuan's gaze remained unwavering, and he calmly left.
Returning along the same route, we followed the pool upwards until we saw the light of day again.
Lin Xiuyuan took out the jade talisman to send a message, but found that the distance was too far and he could not send the message. So he immediately flew away on his sword and quickly left the Southern Frontier.
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