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Chapter 344 Old Monster Xiang, how have you been? The Heavenly Talisman Sect's Legacy!

"You, immediately use all available resources to investigate!"

"No matter what, you must find Zhou Yuan's whereabouts!"

The old man, with his withered face, high cheekbones, and long body, spoke in a hoarse and cold voice, carrying an unquestionable air of authority and command.

As his words fell, an invisible, terrifying pressure, seemingly emanating from the heavens above, spread out like a tidal wave.

The seven or eight surviving Nascent Soul elders of the Yinluo Sect around him fell silent, not daring to even breathe, and could only respectfully lower their heads and reply in unison, "Yes! We will obey your orders, Senior!"

Although they were still grieving over the destruction of their sect, they felt an overwhelming joy and awe at the prospect of surviving against all odds!

Because the old man with the horse-like face in front of them was no ordinary cultivator!

He was one of the few old monsters in the Nascent Soul stage in the Great Jin cultivation world.

Known as "Old Monster Feng"! He is a true being standing at the very top of the human realm!

It was only after the fall of Qian Laomo that they were sorting through the sect's relics when they unexpectedly discovered that Elder Qi, who had always been very low-key and even somewhat aloof, was actually Feng Laoguai's only direct descendant in this world!

And that Elder Qi was the very person Zhou Yuan had casually killed during his last raid on the Yinluo Sect's mountain gate!

When Feng Laoguai learned that his only descendant had been killed by Zhou Yuan, one can imagine his fury!

The fact that he didn't immediately take action to kill Zhou Yuan was already an act of extreme restraint.

But he has already declared that he wants to see Zhou Yuan alive or dead! He wants to capture Zhou Yuan himself to avenge his descendants!

"Excellent! With Senior Feng intervening, even if Zhou Yuan had three heads and six arms, he's doomed!"

An elder of the Yinluo Sect thought excitedly.

The others shared similar thoughts. They had even begun to plan how they could use this opportunity to help Old Monster Feng find people to build a relationship with this Nascent Soul stage monster.

Even if they only receive a few words of protection from him, then even if the Yinluo Sect is already defunct in name only, these remnants may still be able to make a comeback!

Other forces dare not offend Old Monster Feng, thus allowing the Yinluo Sect to retain its original territory.

After giving his orders, Old Monster Feng's figure blurred in place and vanished like a bubble, leaving without a sound.

Only a few Yinluo Sect elders, each with their own agendas, were left behind, frantically mobilizing all remaining intelligence networks to track down Zhou Yuan's whereabouts.

Zhou Yuan was in high spirits after successfully creating the "Divine Lord" puppet.

Instead of storing the powerful puppet in his storage bracelet, he draped it in a large black cloak, making it a silent guard that followed him quietly.

"Next, it's time to go to the eastern coast," Zhou Yuan thought to himself.

His destination was the Heavenly Talisman Sect, an ancient sect in the Great Jin Dynasty that had long since fallen into decline.

Back in the Netherworld, he encountered a former leader of the Heavenly Talisman Sect who had been stranded there, and from him he obtained the complete inheritance of the "Spirit-Subduing Talisman," one of the three great inherited talismans of the Heavenly Talisman Sect.

He once said that if he had the opportunity to go to the Great Jin Dynasty, he would choose to send this inheritance back to the Tianfu Sect so that this unique skill would not be lost.

Of course, Zhou Yuan's special trip to Tianfu Sect was not simply to fulfill a promise.

Although the Tianfu Sect has declined, it is still a force to be reckoned with, and its sect must still possess a large number of talismanic scriptures and traditions.

In particular, he had already obtained the "Six Ding Heavenly Armor Talisman" and the Spirit Subduing Talisman, two of the three great talismans of the Heavenly Talisman Sect. Now, all that was missing was the "Spirit Transformation Talisman," which had the miraculous effect of saving lives by taking someone's place!

If he could take this opportunity to obtain the method of refining the Spirit Transformation Talisman, then his trump card for survival would undoubtedly be another ace up his sleeve!

"The Spirit Transformation Talisman—similar to the Demonic Calamity Transformation Technique—is an extremely profound art of substitution. By nurturing it within the body over a long period, it can automatically trigger upon receiving a fatal attack, taking the damage in the owner's place and thus saving their life."

"The demonic path's Tribulation Transformation Technique often requires the prior refinement of a part of the body, such as hands or feet, as a substitute, which self-destructs in place of the victim at a critical moment. The Spirit Transformation Talisman, on the other hand, relies entirely on the power of the talisman itself to resist damage, making it more convenient and safer."

As Zhou Yuan traveled, he recalled the information about the Spirit Transformation Talisman in his mind.

After determining the direction, he led the Puppet God and flew towards the eastern coast of the Great Jin Dynasty.

More than a month later, Zhou Yuan appeared in Huayun Prefecture, on the eastern coast of the Great Jin Dynasty.

Located on the coast, Huayun Prefecture boasts numerous excellent ports, making it a hub for foreign trade. Year-round, a large number of overseas cultivators from the depths of the East China Sea frequent this region, exchanging materials from various hunted demonic beasts for cultivation resources from the inland areas.

As a result, the major coastal markets of Huayun Prefecture have been thriving year-round, and the sects that manage these markets have made a fortune.

Zhou Yuan did not linger in the bustling cities or markets of Huayun Prefecture, but instead followed the directions in his memory and found a remote town called "Kaijiang Town".

The mountain gate of Tianfu Sect is located near Kaijiang Town, in a small mountain that is only a dozen miles in circumference and whose spiritual energy is not particularly abundant.

When Zhou Yuan arrived at the gate of Tianfu Sect, the scene he saw made him shake his head slightly.

The once-powerful Talisman Path sect, which nearly made it into the top ten righteous sects of the Great Jin Dynasty, now finds its mountain gates in such a dilapidated and desolate state.

The steps in front of the mountain gate were covered with moss, and the runes on the two stone pillars were long since blurred. The two disciples guarding the mountain were just minor cultivators in the Qi Refining stage, and their robes were extremely ordinary. It was clear at a glance that the sect was living in dire poverty.

The two disciples guarding the mountain were huddled together, looking distressed and sighing.

"Sigh, what kind of nonsense is this! The Lingfeng Sect is bullying us too much! The Sanyuan Market is clearly our Tianfu Sect's territory, why can they just rob it like that?" a younger disciple said indignantly.

"Keep your voice down—Lingfeng Sect is much stronger than our Tianfu Sect, and they even have a major sect to rely on—our Tianfu Sect—alas, we only have one Core Formation Ancestor left to hold us up—"

"What do we have to compete with them?"

Another, slightly older disciple quickly covered his mouth, his face also showing worry.

"If Sanyuan Market is truly lost, our Tianfu Sect's last source of income will be cut off—"

Just as the two were speechless and sighing, two streaks of light, like shooting stars, quickly approached from afar and landed not far in front of them.

The light faded, revealing two figures.

The first person was a young cultivator dressed in a gray-blue robe, whose aura was as deep as an abyss, making it impossible for them to fathom his true nature.

Behind him stood a mysterious figure, draped in a wide black cloak and wearing a mask, silent as a shadow.

Although the two Qi Refining stage disciples guarding the mountain had low cultivation levels, they knew that those who could fly were at least Core Formation stage seniors.

The senior in the green robe before him seemed far more powerful than their Heavenly Talisman Sect's Core Formation stage elder.

This is definitely a very important person whom they can hardly imagine!

The two disciples quickly composed themselves, bowing respectfully to Zhou Yuan, their voices tinged with nervousness and awe: "Junior greets Senior! May I ask what brings Senior here?"

Zhou Yuan's gaze swept calmly over the two disciples before he asked, "Is this the Heavenly Talisman Sect?"

"Yes, senior!"

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The two disciples answered in unison.

Zhou Yuan nodded, about to explain his purpose and ask the two to inform the sect leader.

However, at that moment, he raised his eyebrows almost imperceptibly!

He sensed that the moment he spoke, an extremely subtle yet terrifyingly powerful divine sense swept over him and the puppet god behind him like a gentle breeze across water.

The strength of this divine sense far surpassed that of any Nascent Soul cultivator he had ever seen!

"A Nascent Soul cultivator!"

Zhou Yuan made a decision in an instant!

He felt a slight chill in his heart, but his face remained expressionless, as if he had not noticed the probing of that divine sense at all.

His mind raced: "A Nascent Soul cultivator appearing in a dilapidated place like the Heavenly Talisman Sect at this time—if I'm not mistaken, it should be that Old Monster Xiang!"

"This person is both righteous and wicked; his appearance here is most likely for the sake of the Heavenly Talisman Sect's talismanic inheritance!"

Zhou Yuan quickly composed himself, feigning complete ignorance, and continued casually to the two disciples guarding the mountain, "I've come here with important matters to discuss with your sect leader. Go and inform him immediately—"

Although the two disciples were puzzled, they dared not delay and quickly replied, "Yes! Senior, please wait a moment! We will go and inform the sect leader immediately!"

One of the disciples immediately took out a communication talisman and whispered a few words.

Then it is activated.

The communication talisman transformed into a streak of fire and swiftly flew towards the main hall deep within the mountaintop.

Tianfu Gate, located atop a small hill in a magnificent hall.

Sect Leader Yue Zhen held a newly received communication talisman, and his expression changed drastically.

He was a middle-aged man who looked to be in his early forties, wearing a yellow robe. His cultivation level was at the late Foundation Establishment stage. In this remote town, he could be considered a master, but in the entire Great Jin cultivation world, he was still a low-level figure.

"What? Two unfathomable seniors have arrived at the mountain gate?" Yue Zhen's hand holding the communication talisman trembled slightly.

During this period, he had been embroiled in a bitter dispute with the neighboring Lingfeng Sect over the Sanyuan Market. The other party was pressing him relentlessly, leaving him extremely stressed.

At this moment, two mysterious experts suddenly arrived at his door. His first reaction was that they were helpers invited by the Lingfeng Sect and that they were up to no good!

He dared not delay. He hurriedly straightened his robes and walked quickly outside. At the same time, he took out a communication talisman from his pocket, infused it with magic power, whispered a few words, and then activated it.

The communication talisman transformed into a barely perceptible yellow light and silently flew towards an even more secluded cave in the back mountains.

That was the secluded cultivation place of the only Core Formation stage Supreme Elder of the Heavenly Talisman Sect.

Yue Zhen thought that if the other party really came to cause trouble, the presence of the Supreme Elder could at least keep things in check.

So that they won't be easily manipulated by the other party.

However, when he hurried to the mountain gate and saw the two figures being respectfully led in by the disciples guarding the mountain, his last bit of hope vanished instantly, leaving only bitterness and self-mockery.

He could tell at a glance that the young man walking in front, wearing a gray-blue robe, although his aura was restrained, the occasional glimpse of pressure he released was as vast as the deep sea, far more powerful than the Grand Elder in the Core Formation stage he had ever met!

The mysterious figure following behind him, draped in a black cloak and wearing a bronze mask, was like a black hole, completely unfathomable, and the aura it exuded made him feel suffocated!

"A Nascent Soul cultivator! Definitely a Nascent Soul cultivator! And probably not an ordinary Nascent Soul cultivator!"

Yue Zhen's heart trembled violently, and cold sweat instantly soaked his back.

He actually dared to dream of inviting the Supreme Elder to maintain order; what a ridiculous joke!

Compared to a Nascent Soul cultivator, their Core Formation stage elder was no match for them.

He quickly walked a few steps to Zhou Yuan and bowed respectfully.

"This junior, Yue Zhen, the sect leader of Tianfu Sect, was unaware of the arrival of the two seniors and has failed to greet them properly. I hope you will forgive me! Your presence truly brings honor to our humble Tianfu Sect!"

Zhou Yuan glanced at Yue Zhen with a calm gaze, nodded, and said bluntly, "No need for formalities. I've come here on the behalf of an old friend to return a long-lost heirloom of the Tianfu Sect."

As he spoke, he flipped his hand, and a jade slip, entirely emerald green, appeared in his palm.

This jade slip contains the complete method for refining the "Spirit Summoning Talisman" that he had engraved!

As for the box of bone fragments that recorded the original inheritance, Zhou Yuan kept it for himself.

"This is----?"

Yue Zhen looked at the jade slip with surprise.

"This is one of the three great inherited talismans of the Heavenly Talisman Sect—"

The complete lineage of the "Spirit Summoning Talisman".

Zhou Yuan handed the jade slip to Yue Zhen, "Back then, one of your sect leaders was stranded in the Netherworld. By chance, he met me and entrusted this legacy to me—"

"Today, it can be considered returned to its rightful owner."

"A Spirit Summoning Talisman?! The Spirit Summoning Talisman technique that our Heavenly Talisman Sect has lost for hundreds of years?!"

Upon hearing this, Yue Zhen was struck dumb as if by lightning, his face filled with disbelief, ecstasy, and excitement.

The Spirit-Summoning Talisman was one of the foundations upon which the Heavenly Talisman Sect once stood as a powerful bandit!

Now, this talisman has been returned by a complete stranger.

How could he not be excited?

"Thank you, senior! Thank you, senior! Our entire Tianfu Sect will never forget you!"

Yue Zhen was so excited that she was incoherent, and repeatedly bowed to Zhou Yuan to express her gratitude.

At that moment, a slightly aged cough rang out.

An elderly man dressed in a gray robe, with a gaunt face and white hair, flew in from the back mountain.

It was Elder Wen, the one from the Heavenly Talisman Sect who had reached the Core Formation stage.

Elder Wen was in seclusion in his cave when he suddenly received an urgent message from his junior disciple, the sect leader, saying that there might be a powerful enemy, the Xi Clan. So he hurriedly came out of seclusion to lend his assistance.

He initially thought that at most the Lingfeng Sect had invited some Core Formation cultivator, and although he was nervous, he was also somewhat confident.

However, when he approached and saw Zhou Yuan and the aura of the puppet lord behind him, he was stunned.

Although he was only at the Core Formation stage, his knowledge was still much broader than Yue Zhen's.

He could clearly sense how terrifying the aura emanating from the two people in front of him was!

"Nascent Soul stage—late stage?!"

Elder Wen's heart was filled with shock and disbelief!

He even doubted whether he had sensed something wrong! How could such an important person come to their desolate Tianfu Sect?

He quickly suppressed his shock and disrespect, strode forward, and respectfully bowed to Zhou Yuan, his voice slightly hoarse: "I am Elder Wen of the Heavenly Talisman Sect, and I greet you, Senior! I was unaware of your arrival and have failed to greet you properly. I hope you will forgive me!"

Zhou Yuan waved his hand, indicating that the prime minister did not need to be so polite.

Elder Wen hesitated for a moment, then cautiously asked, "May I ask—your esteemed name, senior?"

"Zhou Yuan." Zhou Yuan casually announced his name.

"Zhou Yuan?!" Elder Wen was stunned for a moment when he heard the name, and then, as if he remembered something, his expression changed drastically!

He abruptly raised his head, his eyes widening in disbelief as he stared at the seemingly young, green-robed cultivator before him. His voice became sharp: "You—you are that—the—senior Zhou Yuan who destroyed the Yinluo Sect?!"

He had recently left Kaijiang Town for some personal matters.

He overheard the news outside that shook the entire world of bandits and cultivators.

A rogue cultivator from overseas named Zhou Yuan single-handedly stormed the Xi Yin Luo Sect's mountain gate, killing six Nascent Soul cultivators, including the late-stage Nascent Soul Grandmaster Ru Lao Mo, completely annihilating this demonic sect with a ten-thousand-year-old lineage!

At the time, he thought it was just a distant legend, and lamented that the world of cultivation had gained another ruthless person.

He never expected this.

The legendary beggar, a ruthless star, actually appeared right in front of him!