Who taught him to practice swordsmanship like this?

The Yin Sect, through collective wisdom and effort, finally developed an illusion technique, the effectiveness of which was uncertain, which was called "Darkness Technique".

The name is simple and straightforward, merely using darkness to obscure people's perception.

In terms of difficulty, due to the added attribute of obscuring spiritual perception, it requires cultivators to be at least at the intermediate stage of Qi Refining to attempt to learn it.

The problem is that, aside from certain "targets," this illusion technique simply deprives ordinary people of their sight... so it doesn't seem that powerful.

This is an illusion technique whose cultivation requirements and difficulty far exceed its apparent effects.

Of course, if it only obscures vision, then there is an illusion technique under the "Eight Transformations of Illusionary Yin" that can be cultivated by the Foundation Establishment stage: "Lightlessness Technique".

They had just come up with the "Dark Magic" when the old fisherman said in a rather cheeky tone, "That's the illusion magic. Come on, all of you, help me study the talisman."

Xuan Yin Zhenren was taken aback, then suddenly realized.

"I completely forgot that we could also use talismans to find a solution... Compared to illusion magic, talismans might offer more options."

Su Baichen suddenly understood.

The Yin Fu Sect excels at illusions, but talismans are their foundation.

It's a pity he hasn't had time to cultivate the Yin Talisman Treasure Talisman yet, otherwise he could have participated in the discussion as well.

However, compared to the collective wisdom and effort required for the Eight Transformations of Illusionary Yin, the discussion on the Yin Talisman Treasure was much simpler.

The three powerful elders, Fisherman, Xuan Yin Zhenren, and Shui Yin Ji, came up with an idea after only a brief study.

"Alright, this is the 'Mind-Stabilizing Talisman'."

The Mysterious Yin Immortal made the decision.

He then set up a table and began to draw.

Su Baichen asked curiously in a low voice, "Uncle Shuiyin, isn't this 'Soul-Stabilizing Talisman' used in rituals to stabilize a person's soul and prevent it from being invaded by external evils? How can it have this effect?"

Shuiyin Ji explained in a low voice, "Bai Chen, you don't know this, but that 'Stabilizing Talisman' works on the human body, stimulating the vital energy of the physical body to protect the soul."

"Because most users of the 'Mind-Stabilizing Talisman' are human, this talisman is most effective when applied to the human body, and its effect can last for the time it takes for an incense stick to burn."

"It has been previously tested that the calming talisman is half as effective when used on animals."

"Although I don't know how it will affect people with supernatural abilities, their supernatural souls will certainly make a difference."

Su Baichen then understood that the difference in the effects of the "Mind-Stabilizing Talisman"—a type of enhancement talisman—on humans and non-humans was used to make the judgment.

That's really... a clever idea.

The Yin Sect has proposed two solutions; what about the other sects?

Each has its own unique charm.

Yang Zong has a method called "Spiritual Dream Immortal Travel".

Because the pure Yang cultivation method practiced by the Yang Sect can protect the soul, it is possible to allow the primordial spirit to travel in the dream world in advance through "Spiritual Dream Immortal Travel".

The spirit that travels possesses extremely strong spiritual perception, which allows it to discern targets at the level of spiritual awareness.

The Sword Sect also has a secret technique called "Sword Heart Clarity," which allows Sword Sect disciples to discern good and evil in people's hearts when entering this state.

The Five Elements Sect didn't have any particularly good solutions, but they did bring out their trump card: the Three Lives Jade.

Legend has it that the Three Lives Jade is a fragment of the Three Lives Stone, and possessing this jade can make a person uncontrollably and quickly recall memories of their past lives.

Originally, this was just a memory, but if it is used in conjunction with some mind-reading techniques... then it can be used for identification!

It can be said that, apart from the Array Weapon Sect members who were absent, everyone came up with a method worth trying.

"Now, we can have our whole family come over."

"To avoid any leaks, we simply summoned all the disciples that Changchun Palace had recruited after reopening its gates."

"The remaining important elders should also come. The five sects should be temporarily closed. Finding out the internal problems is more important than anything else."

After everyone reunited, Master Xuanyin began to offer his advice.

This matter is indeed urgent, after all, no one wants to see someone with supernatural abilities around them.

Under these circumstances, Su Baichen became the busiest person.

This place was closest to Changchun Palace, so he first received Palace Master Kaiyang and a group of Yangzong elders alone, secretly casting an illusionary spell to ensure they wouldn't run into any problems.

Then, together with Palace Master Kaiyang and True Man Xuanyin, they went to welcome Sect Master Mao and his entourage from the Five Elements Sect, and similarly screened the elders of that group.

Nothing happened.

Then came the Sword Sect and the Array Weapon Sect.

Fortunately, none of the disciples of Changchun Palace had any problems.

Most of the second-generation disciples had been sent out to do things, but now they are being urgently recalled from all directions.

The reason is readily available: to have a major battle with the Yuanmo Cave!

However, the situation became less optimistic when the second-generation disciples began to gather.

Everyone was selecting their own disciples, and the Yang Sect had already selected one extraordinary person.

The Five Elements Sect has the most members, with three people.

However, the Sword Sect and the Array Weapon Sect do not yet have them.

As for the Yin Sect...

Su Baichen looked at his fourth senior brother, who was firmly protected by Xuan Yin Zhenren, and was surprised, but also felt that it was reasonable.

Fourth Senior Brother Wu Nianzi has been dispatched outside for the past three years. It is said that he has done many extremely difficult tasks and can be said to have made great contributions to the sect.

Yet this meritorious disciple was now being pressed to the ground by Xuan Yin Zhenren, who was holding his shoulders down.

Second senior brother Zhang Qiuzhuo and third senior sister Wu Xiangyu watched this scene in astonishment, at a loss for what to do, wanting to plead for mercy but not daring to.

"Junior brother, Master always dotes on you the most, please beg Master... No matter what mistake Xiao Si made, he shouldn't be treated like this."

Su Baichen looked at his somewhat unfamiliar senior sister and said in a low voice, "Senior sister, you were so impatient and made a mistake while practicing your skills before. Did you really think it was because you were too eager for quick success?"

Wu Xiangyu was stunned.

She was initially very confident in her cultivation, possessed good aptitude, and made great strides in her practice.

She was once very confident, feeling that she might not be any worse than those geniuses.

Later, when her practice went awry, although she got back on track, her spirit had dissipated, and her original drive to improve was gone.

"This was made by Xiao Si? No way?!"

She was astonished, but then suddenly realized something and said incredulously, "During that time, he really did keep talking to me about cultivation... and that's when I unknowingly became impatient!"

Zhang Qiuzhuo was also lost in memories, then exclaimed in shock and anger, "Junior brother, I've always treated you well, why would you frame me like this?!"

He paused, glanced at the expressionless Xuan Yin Zhenren, and then said to Su Baichen and Wu Xiangyu, "The day I was injured by Yin energy, it was because I was refining my Qi at night when I suddenly felt a sinister and foul ghost energy approaching. I accidentally inhaled that Yin energy, which damaged my meridians and dantian."

Su Baichen nodded and said, "That day when I was cultivating, a ghost came to the outside of the house... After that, I moved to live with my master."

Guided by his words, the two realized that they had both encountered similar situations.

Zhang Qiuzhuo asked incredulously, "Why? Wu Nianzi, why are you doing this?"

Wu Xiangyu sneered: "As expected, it's 'no thought,' but I think it's more like 'no mind'!"

Upon hearing this, Wu Nianzi quickly replied, "This disciple only wanted to become a true disciple, and for that purpose used some minor tricks to slow down everyone's progress, that's all!"

Master Xuan Yin said calmly, "You're quite clever, admitting to a minor offense first, thinking that will make me let you go?"