Chapter 1329 - 1329: A Spirit Talisman

The surrounding Immortals soon realized that they had guessed incorrectly.

Because this spell was different from the last one.

And after that string of words that they also didn't understand but felt was profound, Brother Cheng announced this time's 'oracle'.

"Ling Que Daoist Venerable is obstinately persisting in going about things the wrong way, trying to stir up war, disrespecting the Refining Heart Dao Incarnation..."

"The Divine Lord descends divine punishment, revoking this person's talisman-making ability!"

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone was left with their mouths agape.

Did they hear wrong?

Could real talisman-making ability actually be taken back?

If it wasn't Jiang Divine Lord who said it, they'd surely dismiss it as nonsense.

But the problem is, as an Eighth-Grade Imperial Talisman Master, Ling Que Daoist Venerable's rune expertise is entirely his own cultivation and realization.

It was not bestowed by anyone.

Even the Refining Heart Dao couldn't have that kind of power, could they?

Ling Que Daoist Venerable, himself, snorted in disdain.

When the token turned into light and scattered down, he was only slightly startled.

But then he realized that all his talisman-making knowledge and insights were still there, and his last trace of worry vanished.

"Hahaha, I told you he was just putting on airs!"

"Revoke my talisman-making ability? Who do you think you are, do you even have the right?"

Bound, he laughed up to the sky, his laughter full of mockery.

"My talisman-making skills are clearly still here. What did you revoke?"

"You charlatan achieved nothing!"

Qingzhi Daoist Venerable and others beside him secretly breathed a sigh of relief and then joined in the wild laughter.

"We always said he couldn't do it."

"It's all just posturing to scare people."

"The most ridiculous part is that he actually fooled a whole group of idiots!"

"Now that you all see his lies exposed, he's not the Refining Heart Dao Incarnation, nor is he as miraculous as you thought."

"Why don't you all join forces to take him down, if not now, when?"

Ling Que's rune capability wasn't lost?

This meant the Divine Lord wasn't as omnipotent as assumed.

Chengshan and Li Yang Daoist Venerable exchanged looks.

The later arriving Yun Ying Daoist Venerable and Ye Ting Daoist Venerable also began to show some doubt.

Could it be that what those from the Spiritual Clarity Talisman Tower said was true?

Did Taiheng and Liuyuan initially have such high combat power, but pretended to be weak earlier on, cooperating with Jiang Cheng in an act to fake their divine envoy status?

The Three-Eyed Tiger was secretly communicating complaints.

"Bro, did things not go as planned?"

"Hey, why complicate things, just execute him directly. It would be cleaner!"

"Now your act failed, and they're not as awed as before, your dignity took a major hit..."

Brother Cheng directly blocked out this tiger demon's nonsense.

He intentionally spent Immortal Yuan Points using the 'deprivation' skill instead of casually finishing off the opponent for a reason.

Killing someone weaker than oneself? That just takes combat power.

Almost anyone could do it, just not at his level.

But 'revoking' someone's talisman-making technique, well, no one can do that.

As the Divine Lord, he must do things others can't even imagine.

Only this way could he further elevate his prestige in their hearts, earning more Immortal Yuan Points!

He looked at Ling Que Daoist Venerable with a slight, mischievous smile.

"You say you haven't lost your rune capability?"

Ling Que Daoist Venerable snorted coldly.

"All my insights remain, you ridiculous clown miscalculated!"

"Is that so?"

Brother Cheng's lips curled slightly, "Since your talisman-making ability is intact, creating a lowest-tier Spirit Talisman on the spot should be a breeze for you, right?"

"Hmph!"

Ling Que Daoist Venerable arrogantly said, "Who are you insulting? A Spirit Talisman?"

"Creating an Immortal Talisman instantly is no challenge for me at all!"

"You vile person, just kill if you can, don't play tricks!"

"No, no, no, you really misunderstand me..."

Brother Cheng wagged his finger.

"I can promise you something now."

"As long as you can create any Talisman here and now, you and your seven companions can leave unharmed, I will not stop you!"

The eight from the Spiritual Clarity Talisman Tower were all taken aback.

They always thought Jiang Cheng was going to kill them.

Even if not, he wouldn't let them go so easily.

"Do you truly mean this?"

A fleeting gleam of joy flashed in Ling Que's eyes.

Earlier, they had deliberately begged for death loudly, thinking there was no hope for survival, just to retain some final dignity.

If they could live well, who truly wanted to die?

Back at the Spiritual Clarity Talisman Tower, taking advantage of the home field, promoting that the so-called 'Refining Heart Dao Incarnation' was false, and contacting other Talisman Dao sects, they might have a chance for a comeback.

"Of course, it's true."

Seemingly to reassure them, Brother Cheng deliberately guaranteed again.

"In front of so many people, wouldn't I lack even more credibility if I reneged on my word?"

He spread his hands, "I have no need to do such a thing."

Ling Que thought about it, and it indeed made sense.

"This is your own words, everyone here heard it!"

He had remained bound before because breaking free was useless; they'd still capture him.

Now he had no such worries.

Brother Cheng was straightforward and directly released him from his bonds, gesturing courteously for him to proceed.

"You may begin your performance."

Ling Que glanced at him disdainfully.

"What a farcical drama."

He sneered once, then laid out more than a dozen talisman-making tools and materials, setting up a small talisman array.

And then, he was dumbfounded.

He suddenly discovered he couldn't move his hands.

Clearly, all rune knowledge was still in his head, but when it came time to make the talisman, it felt as if it was sealed off, completely unusable.

Beside him, Brother Cheng smiled broadly, "Why haven't you started yet?"

"You!"

Ling Que Daoist Venerable was filled with rage and shock, his earlier confidence utterly shattered.

As an Eighth-Grade Imperial Talisman Master, suddenly being unable to make even a Tier One Spirit Talisman was a devastating blow.

He would rather have his meridian and sea of qi be destroyed than face this.

"What did you do to me?"

Seeing his red-faced, struggling state, yet not starting, Chengshan, Li Yang, and others were utterly baffled.

No way?

What's Ling Que Daoist Venerable playing at?

Those beside Ling Que, Qingzhi Daoist Venerable, and others thought he was acting.

They all chuckled, "Sect Leader, stop pretending, show him some real skills."

"Let that kid become a total joke."

"Hahaha, who told him to boast so much earlier, you'll all testify, right?"

They were all waiting for Ling Que to produce an Immortal Talisman in no time, to embarrass Jiang Cheng to the fullest.

Then they'd all head back to the Spiritual Clarity Talisman Tower together.

Ling Que Daoist Venerable was no longer in the mood for jokes.

"Shut up, all of you!"

He glared with bloodshot eyes, roaring angrily at his own people.

"I can't do it anymore, my talisman-making ability has truly vanished!"