Chapter 467 - 473: Wu Qingyi’s Help

The other Cultivators in the Immortal Palace were also studying diligently. By now, everyone understood the situation. They were all fired up, desperate to obtain the inheritance of the talismanic Tao.

Huo Yang wore a grave expression. He had already passed several trials and had now reached the talisman treasure stage.

But refining a talisman treasure was completely different from making an ordinary talisman. If he could master it, his arsenal of techniques would expand, and he might even become a figure no one in the entire Central Domain would dare to provoke.

Even those powerful families wouldn’t dare to act out of line in his presence.

But his repeated attempts all ended in failure, making him grow impatient.

He was well aware that Huo Jinchuan, that little dog whelp, was quite talented in the talismanic Tao. ’What if...’

’Impossible. As long as I’m here, it doesn’t matter if Huo Jinchuan is a dragon or a snake—he’ll have to grovel before me!’

He quickly threw himself back into talisman crafting. Meanwhile, Huo Jinchuan, the very person he was wary of, was even more engrossed.

He took no breaks, desperately working to clear the trials.

It was much the same for Baili Shang. Everyone was striving for this opportunity, unwilling to miss any chance to improve themselves.

「Half a year passed in the blink of an eye.」

The iridescent clouds released by the Immortal Palace had long since vanished. Those who arrived later had no guide and could no longer see the Immortal Palace. They either left in regret or stubbornly stood guard outside, waiting for a chance for it to reappear.

The Cultivators inside, however, had long forgotten the passage of time, completely immersed in the world of talismans.

But for those without talent, these six months had been pure agony. Countless attempts and countless failures chipped away at their confidence.

Some were still stuck on the very first trial after half a year.

With a mere thought from Song Wanning, a rune materialized in the air.

In an instant, the rune dispersed the fierce beast, leaving behind only an angry roar that echoed for a long time.

She retracted her gaze, her entire being as sharp and unstoppable as an unsheathed sword.

After a long moment, she concealed the sharp glint in her eyes and her expression softened.

’Finally! I can draw all the runes from the first trial using just my thoughts!’

After taking an Elixir Pill, Song Wanning meditated to restore her spiritual power. In a hazy trance, she saw a woman in a long, cyan dress smiling at her.

The woman was also sitting on a meditation cushion, her gaze gentle and full of admiration.

"Senior?"

In an instant, Song Wanning realized who this must be. A light flashed in her eyes as she quickly rose to offer a respectful bow.

She had always held great respect for benevolent seniors.

But if she were to encounter someone like Mu Zixu, she wouldn’t be the least bit courteous. After all, no matter how powerful he was, his strength was confined to the Upper Realm.

"Young lady, what is your name?"

Wu Qingyi beamed at her, wishing she could snatch this girl up and take her back with her right this instant.

’To master all those runes in just half a year, and even achieve Void Talisman Painting... such comprehension and spiritual power are simply astonishing.’

’The young lady must have had a fortuitous encounter; otherwise, her spiritual power could never be this strong.’

’And powerful spiritual power is precisely what’s needed for talisman crafting. She’s a perfect match for the talismanic Tao.’

"This junior is Song Wanning. May I ask for Senior’s esteemed name?"

Song Wanning straightened up and announced her name with a pleasant smile.

"I am Wu Qingyi, currently an elder of the Cloud Illusion Sect in the Immortal Realm."

Wu Qingyi didn’t hide anything, directly stating her Sect and background. "Young lady, with your aptitude, ascending to the Immortal Realm is a certainty. I imagine it won’t take you long at all."

"When that time comes, you can come directly to the Cloud Illusion Sect and find me."

She was already making plans for after Song Wanning’s ascension. ’Someone this outstanding must already have a master in the Lower World.’

’I can’t take her as a direct disciple, but that doesn’t mean I can’t accept her onto my mountain peak.’

"Thank you, Senior."

Song Wanning didn’t refuse. It was possible that she would truly need the Cloud Illusion Sect as a sanctuary after her ascension.

After a few simple pleasantries, Wu Qingyi turned the conversation to the matter at hand.

"Young lady, you must have realized that you’ve learned Void Talisman Painting. Although you’ve skipped past the talisman and talisman treasure stages, I still hope you’ll take the time to go back and master the fundamentals."

"When you ascend in the future, you will have to face the creation of Immortal Talismans. Your foundation is of the utmost importance."

"And even though your talent is outstanding, you must not underestimate a single step..."

Wu Qingyi patiently offered a great deal of advice. She was thinking far into the future and naturally didn’t want Song Wanning to waste this opportunity.

"Now, I will bestow the inheritance upon you. In addition to the runes you’ve seen, there are several other extremely complex and mysterious ones."

"Once you learn them, challenging those at higher cultivation levels will be a simple matter!"

Void Talisman Painting primarily required immense spiritual power. Even if Song Wanning’s Cultivation level lagged, she still had a chance of mastering it.

"Thank you, Senior!!!"

Song Wanning was overjoyed. ’If Wu Qingyi considers these runes complex and mysterious, they must be extraordinary.’

"Mm. I will now bestow the inheritance upon you."

"I left a wisp of my Divine Soul in this Immortal Palace. In a moment, I will give you all of its remaining energy. I hope we can meet in the Immortal Realm soon!"

"Senior..."

Song Wanning was stunned. ’We’ve only just met. For Senior to do this... isn’t it a bit much?’

"It’s no matter. In any case, I’ve found a suitable successor. It’s just a wisp of Divine Thought; keeping it around is useless."

Wu Qingyi waved her hand dismissively. That wisp of Divine Thought was useless to her now, but it would be of great use to Song Wanning.

"Alright, alright, I don’t care for ditherers."

As she spoke, she raised a hand. A beam of light shot out, flying straight into Song Wanning’s Sea of Consciousness.

The next moment, a thick book appeared within her Sea of Consciousness.

She casually flipped it open and saw the same runes from before.

Each rune was clearly annotated with its function and level.

At the very end of the book were several even more complex runes. The mere sight of them was unnerving.

"I must rest now, so I will not say more."

Wu Qingyi’s head began to throb again. ’My spiritual power hasn’t recovered yet. Suddenly communicating with the Lower World is truly draining.’

"Work hard, little one..."

With a final word of advice, her voice faded. When Song Wanning looked up again, Wu Qingyi’s figure was gone.

She was still in the empty room. Her expression grew solemn, and she bowed toward the empty space where Wu Qingyi had been.

The next moment, that wisp of Wu Qingyi’s Divine Thought appeared. It then transformed into specks of starlight that flew directly into Song Wanning’s Sea of Consciousness.

Her Sea of Consciousness, nourished by the energy, felt as if she were walking on soft, fluffy clouds.

Song Wanning closed her eyes in comfort, quietly feeling the growth of her Divine Soul Power. Her heart filled with immense gratitude.

’With the help of so many seniors, my mission will surely be easier to accomplish.’

’As long as I eliminate the invaders and find a way to merge the Spirit Realm with the Lower World, I will have a chance to ascend to the Immortal Realm.’