Mortals: Take Mo Juren at the start

"What!" Upon hearing what the Cave Heaven Rat King said, Fairy Phoenix Feather was stunned for a moment. Before she could ask, the latter took the initiative to explain.
"Your Highness may not know this, but I have known Xuanjin Sanren for a long time and we have some friendship. Taking you in and inviting him to come out of the mountains to help Brother Mo rescue people should not be a problem."

"This..." Fairy Fengyu was stunned again, thinking to herself that she had worried for nothing. She had racked her brains but could not come up with a suitable solution, but it was solved so easily.

The turn of events was so unexpected that she didn't know what to say for a moment.

The strength of the Cave Heaven Rat King is beyond doubt, and moreover, he knows Xuanjin Sanren. With his help, the matter is basically settled.

Meanwhile, the Cave Rat King had already begun to get busy.

To Mo Juren's surprise, he took out talisman paper and spirit ink, and then picked up a golden talisman brush and began to draw.

"Talisman making!" Mo Juren thought to himself. This person was truly omnipotent, and his skill in talisman making was far beyond what even he, a professional talisman master, could match.

It's clear from the talisman drawn by the other party that it's definitely not of an ordinary level.

That's not all; the runes on those talismans actually contained characteristics of both humans and demons, and the two were perfectly integrated together without appearing abrupt at all.

This is even more remarkable; without reaching a certain level in talisman-making, it is absolutely impossible to achieve this.

However, the success rate is not good enough. Even with full concentration, failures are still frequent. On average, only one out of every twenty or thirty drawings is successful, and the rate of high-quality works is not high.

With a success rate of less than 10%, and even fewer high-quality products, it's extremely low.

However, this does not affect the quality of his talisman-making. There is only one reason for this situation: the level of the talisman is too high, which makes the success rate so low.

It took about half an hour before the drawing was finally completed, yielding more than twenty drawings in total, but only one of them reached the level of a fine piece.

Even the Cave Rat King couldn't help but sigh at this:

"I haven't made talismans for too long, so I've become a bit rusty, especially with this 'Heaven-Stealing and Sun-Changing Talisman,' which is a brand-new talisman that I created by combining my experience in making talismans from both the human and demon races."

This talisman is extremely difficult to craft, but its effects are quite good. After use, it has a certain degree of power to shield the secrets of heaven, and naturally, it can also shield the power of curses.

Of course, there are also drawbacks, namely that each talisman can only be used for a very short time.

If it's meant to block out celestial secrets, it can only last for half an hour at most. As for blocking out the power of curses, it depends on the strength of the curse; it can at least last for several days to a dozen days. Once the spiritual power contained in the talisman is exhausted, it will immediately lose its effect.

As he spoke, he handed all the talismans to Mo Juren before continuing.
"From here to Ice Soul Valley, it will take about two months to reach, barring any unforeseen circumstances. These talismans should be enough for rotating use. You can keep the rest, brother, as they can be used at other times. As for Fairy and me, we don't need them."

"The Heaven-Stealing and Sun-Changing Talisman is truly extraordinary!" Touching the talisman in his hand, Mo Juren's eyes were filled with fascination, and the more he looked at it, the more perfect it seemed.

"Brother, do you also know how to make talismans?" The Cave Rat King saw through the clue and asked with a surprised look.

"I consider myself a full-time talisman master, and I have some experience in talisman making, but I'm still far behind you, brother." Mo Juren nodded slightly, without denying it.

"Don't underestimate yourself. My achievements are simply due to my long lifespan, which gives me more time for research. You, my brother, would certainly be no less capable." With that, he took out another jade slip and handed it over.
"Since you are a talisman master, I happen to have some relevant insights here, so I'll give them to you. They may not be helpful, but they're good to learn from."

"How could my brother's insights not be helpful?" Mo Juren shook his head slightly, feeling both pleased and somewhat emotional. The other party was constantly trying to please him; he was determined to win him over!

As before, he did not refuse and accepted it directly. Then, he took out more than ten different kinds of talismans and handed them to the other party, saying:
"These talismans are crafted by me. Their style differs somewhat from both human and demon races. Brother, you might want to take a look; perhaps they will inspire you in some unique ways."

"Different from both humans and demons?" Upon hearing this, the Cave Rat King immediately became interested and eagerly examined the talisman after receiving it.

His eyes lit up at first glance. Just as the other party had said, it was a completely different approach. For someone who always loved to study, this was a huge surprise!

"Brother, your talisman-making technique has become completely unique, it's truly remarkable! And it feels like it leans towards the demon race's style, yet it's quite different, seemingly even more refined..."

"It's just a small matter, you flatter me, brother..."

"This is not an exaggeration, but the truth. Moreover, these talismans have been very enlightening for me, and I should be able to gain new insights over the holidays..."

"Brother, your comprehension is truly remarkable. Congratulations..."

"..."

"..."

The two seemed to have found common ground, and began to praise each other, one after the other, which amazed the Phoenix Feather Fairy who was standing to the side.

This kid is actually a talisman master, and a high-ranking one at that. The talismans he crafted were praised by even a being like the Cave Heaven Rat King. It's truly unbelievable.

Just how many secrets does this guy still have?

Without realizing it, I seem to have become more and more interested in it!

After both sides had exchanged compliments, she took the opportunity to interrupt:

"Once we've finished our business, the two of you can find a place to continue your discussion. Now is not the time to delay; let's set off as soon as possible."

"What you say is very true, senior. Let's set off then!"

"Alright!"

After saying that, the three of them began to prepare. Fairy Phoenix Feather still had the 'Heavenly Buddha Glass Mirror' on her head, while the Cave Heaven Rat King took out a cloak that shimmered with seven-colored light and put it on.

As for Mo Juren, he didn't overestimate himself. He directly stuck a 'Heaven-Stealing and Sun-Changing Talisman' on his body, instantly forming a light golden light film around him, with runes flowing on it, making it extremely mysterious.

Having done all this, the three of them no longer hesitated and rode their escape lights rapidly toward the forbidden area, disappearing in the blink of an eye.

About several hours after the three left, a huge figure suddenly appeared at the horizon. It had a blue face, fangs, and two horns on its head, looking like a demon. It was undoubtedly a member of the Yaksha clan.

In the blink of an eye, the Yaksha clan expert had already flown to the front of the forbidden area. His escape light suddenly stopped, and his enormous hand flipped violently. Accompanied by a flash of white light, a transparent crystal tablet the size of a human palm appeared. As a wisp of magic power surged into it, the surface of the crystal tablet instantly filled with bursts of light mist, which quickly formed a phantom pattern in just a moment, resembling a map.

The Yaksha clan expert examined the object carefully for a while, as if confirming something, before finally showing a satisfied expression.

He put away the crystal token and then, without looking back, soared into the forbidden area.

After some time, another figure appeared on the horizon. This time it was not a Yaksha, but rather resembled a human.

Of course, they are only similar, and there are still some differences. For example, the other party's skin is emerald green, and his eyes are slightly purple. He is none other than the famous Wood Clan cultivator.

She was actually a woman, and according to human appearance standards, she was quite beautiful. Moreover, her every move was graceful and charming.

The woman had a special belt tied around her slender waist, which shimmered with a silvery light, indicating that she possessed a cultivation level of at least the Integration Realm.

It stopped before reaching the forbidden area, and with a flick of its hand, a mysterious crystal tablet the size of a human palm appeared. After being activated, the light mist that emanated from it also formed a phantom map.

After examining it carefully for a while, the woman didn't delay any longer. She put away the crystal token and then rushed into the forbidden area.

More than an hour later, two more figures soared down from the sky...

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The three men, including Mo Juren, were completely unaware of the anomalies occurring outside the forbidden area.

This is actually normal, since he, Phoenix Feather Fairy, and Cave Heaven Rat King are all essentially outsiders who don't have a deep understanding of the many secrets of the far north.

The sudden arrival of so many Nascent Soul Realm experts clearly indicates that something has happened in this forbidden area, but the three of them are completely unaware of it.

At this moment, they didn't care about any of that; instead, they focused solely on flying rapidly towards Ice Soul Valley.

To Mo Juren's surprise, there were also a large number of beasts and spirit insects in this forbidden area, and their numbers were enormous and their strength was not weak.

If he had come in on his own, he might have been in real danger, but now that he has two great experts protecting him, he is naturally fearless.

Because they had taken precautions in advance, the endless curse in this forbidden area posed no threat whatsoever, and the three of them flew away at top speed without stopping at all.

"The so-called Ice Soul Valley is essentially a rather special valley in the forbidden area. It is also quite large in area, and the situation inside is extremely complicated."

As the name suggests, the temperature inside this valley is extremely low, and the entire valley is covered by a thick layer of ice.

What's even more peculiar is that a special race, known as the Ice Soul Clan, lives inside this Ice Soul Valley. They have no physical form but possess a terrifying ability to devour; any life that dares to enter the valley will have its soul completely consumed.

"Of course, the strength of the Ice Soul Clan also has its limits. They can only pose a threat to beings below the Fusion Realm, while those above the Fusion Realm are completely irrelevant..." As they flew along, the Cave Heaven Rat King continued to introduce the situation of Ice Soul Valley. When he heard about the Ice Soul Clan, Mo Juren's heart stirred.

I wonder if this thing can be used for anything. If it can, wouldn't this trip be incredibly profitable?
"What exactly is the origin of the Ice Soul Clan, and how numerous are they?"

"Origin, quantity?" The Cave Rat King was taken aback for a moment, then asked.

"I don't know the specific origin, I only know that it has existed for a long time, and the number is not large, probably less than a thousand in total."

Don't be fooled by their small number; their strength is considerable. They are virtually unmatched among their peers and possess the terrifying talent of immortality. While they pose no threat to us Nascent Soul Realm experts, we also cannot completely kill them, making them extremely troublesome..."

"Less than a thousand is indeed a bit few, but the fact that even someone like you at the late stage of the Fusion Realm couldn't kill them shows that your talent is truly extraordinary!" Mo Juren was also somewhat surprised.

"Who can argue with that? But with us protecting you, you don't need to worry about anything."

"..."

Time flew by, and the three of them kept in touch throughout the journey, finally arriving at their destination two months later.

Looking at the giant valley in front of him, completely covered by ice, Mo Juren couldn't help but show surprise. Although they were connected, the inside and outside of the valley were completely two different worlds.

Outside, the temperature was also very low, but at least it was lush and green. Inside, however, everything was covered in thick ice, with absolutely no sign of life.

"Ice Soul Valley is so special, there must be a reason for it, right?" Mo Juren suddenly asked, turning his gaze away.

"That's a question that has stumped me, brother. I really don't know the specifics, and neither do the others," the Cave Rat King said, shaking his head slightly.
Everyone speculated that there must be something mysterious in Ice Soul Valley that caused the temperature of the entire valley to drop to an unbelievable level.

Therefore, for countless millennia, numerous powerful individuals have ventured deep into its depths to investigate, but all have failed to find anything. Over time, everyone gradually gave up.

"I see!" Mo Juren sighed. Those who could come here to investigate must all be experts above the Integration Realm. These beings had spent countless millennia without finding the reason, so he himself had even less confidence.

Having thought this through, he stopped dwelling on the matter and changed the subject, asking again,
"Where is the Ice Soul Clan located? Do you think you can find them, brother?"

"Uh, brother, you've mentioned the Ice Soul Clan again and again. Do you have any plans?" The Cave Heaven Rat King realized what was going on and was immediately intrigued. Even Fairy Phoenix Feather beside him cast a curious glance at him.

“I do want to capture one to verify a certain hypothesis.” Mo Juren nodded slightly, but his answer only made the two of them more puzzled.

Verifying the speculation? Could it be that the Ice Soul Clan truly possesses something special, but why have we never heard of them before?

It seems this Brother Mo has many secrets!

However, seeing that the other party did not elaborate, the Cave Rat King wisely refrained from asking further questions and instead smiled helplessly:

“Since you have such a plan, I should naturally do my best to help you. However, the Ice Soul Clan is a special case. Finding their location is not difficult, but capturing them is not easy. Even I am not very confident.”

"All we need to do is find the location; as for capturing it, I can handle that myself..." (End of Chapter)