Born with immortal seed

Chapter 587 The Treasure-Dropping Golden Coin Sword

"Which important figure is it that requires the Holy Son to personally come out to greet them?"

"Could he be a disciple of the Daode Sect? Otherwise, why would he need to be so polite?"

"It doesn't seem like it, the face looks unfamiliar... I heard that the sect spent a lot of money to invite a Nascent Soul cultivator to be a guest elder, maybe it's to buy bones for a fortune?"

The disciples of the Taiping Sect whispered among themselves, using their divine senses to speculate.

Even if Pan Shizhen neglects his duties and his understanding of talismanic arts stagnates, he is still a direct disciple of Baoxuan Daoren and the youngest True Lord in the Taiping Sect at the age of Nascent Soul. His status is undeniable.

"When guests are guests, we should follow the host's lead; how could we possibly inconvenience our fellow Daoist?"

Bai Zichen bowed respectfully, causing Pan Shizhen to hurriedly step aside, not daring to accept the greeting lightly.

After learning Bai Zichen's true battle record from Daoist Baoxuan, he was so shocked that he couldn't speak for a long time.

Pan Shizhen was even older, but the two had achieved worlds apart, and were not even in the same league.

If before, Bai Zichen could be regarded as a promising sword cultivator with the potential to become a god.

With my current strength, I have already reached the pinnacle of the cultivation world, and there is no need to look to the future.

There are fewer than three Great True Monarchs in the entire cultivation world who can be compared to them.

At least Baoxuan Daoist admitted to his disciples that if this was Bai Zichen's normal strength, he could barely survive with the help of the Taiping Mother Talisman, and it would be a pipe dream to do anything more.

'Perhaps such a person is a true sword cultivator. What does my pursuit of it for a hundred years amount to...'

Pan Shizhen chuckled self-deprecatingly, realizing that his swordsmanship was nothing but a joke in front of Bai Zichen.

In terms of family background, there are fewer than a handful of cultivators in the entire cultivation world who can surpass the Holy Son of the Taiping Sect.

The other party, on the other hand, came from an obscure, remote sect, and their cultivation conditions, experience, and knowledge were on a completely different level.

The reason for this gap can only be attributed to the vastly different talent levels in swordsmanship between the two.

'Perhaps I really should refocus my attention, treat swordsmanship as a hobby, and return to the path of talismans... Otherwise, given the sect's current situation, we can't even find a single disciple capable of inheriting the Taiping Mother Talisman!'

Daoist Baoxuan was aware of his disciple's underhanded actions, but did not interfere. Instead, he respected Master Pan's choice.

However, stimulated by Bai Zichen, and seeing that neither of the other two Nascent Soul cultivators of the Taiping Sect seemed capable of inheriting the Taiping Mother Talisman, Master Pan's thoughts were in turmoil.

He is the Blood Spirit Holy Body recorded in the Taiping Talisman Scripture, one of the three holy bodies most suitable for cultivating the talismanic way.

Simply put, Pan Shizhen's blood contains a mysterious power that will continuously grow stronger as his cultivation level increases.

In the realm of talismans, this means that his blood can replace talisman ink.

At lower levels, spiritual materials such as cinnabar and realgar are mostly used to grind talisman ink. As the quality increases, the essence blood of demon beasts is mixed in to enhance its spirituality.

At the fourth-tier talisman level, there are basically regulations regarding which type of talisman ink to use for each type of talisman.

Some require grinding with the heart's blood of a specific fourth-tier demon, while others require grinding precious jade into powder, mixing it with spiritual spring water, and stirring it into ink.

The most extravagant talisman ink may require hundreds of steps in its development and take more than sixty years to produce.

Pan Shizhen's blood is a universal substitute; even talismans of the same cultivation level as him can be made without any problems using his blood as ink.

With his early Nascent Soul cultivation level, he can use any talisman ink required for a low-grade fourth-order talisman.

Furthermore, the talisman ink mixed with his blood can increase the success rate of talisman production by at least 10%.

As a sacred body, the upper limit of the blood's function has reached the peak of the Nascent Soul stage, which means that the ink for fifth-grade top-quality talismans has been found.

Compared to other stunning and dazzling holy bodies in the cultivation world, the Blood Spirit Holy Body seems somewhat unpopular.

However, after it became impossible to devote oneself to the demonic path and practice bloodline techniques, devoting oneself to the talisman path became the safest and most likely option to realize one's value.

After all, besides the Blood Spirit Holy Body, Master Pan's talent in talismanic arts is also recognized, otherwise he wouldn't have stood out at such a young age.

"Master attaches great importance to your visit, fellow Daoist, and has prepared a warm welcome. Please follow me."

Pan Shizhen calmed his distracting thoughts and led Bai Zichen across three stone ravines. They stepped onto a thick, door-like talisman and used a near-short-distance teleportation technique to arrive at the back mountain in an instant.

"Teleportation Talisman?"

Bai Zichen was secretly alarmed; such a long-established sect was indeed not to be underestimated.

Just like Bao Xuan Dao Ren, whose strength certainly doesn't rank him among the top-tier True Lords, as long as he has the Taiping Mother Talisman in hand, he is confident that he can save his life even when facing Bai Zi Chen.

If it were a serious fight to the death, wouldn't the Taiping Sect have left behind at least a few fifth-tier appendices after all these years?

The teleportation array disappeared almost simultaneously with the ascension platform, leaving only short-distance teleportation arrays with traces of preservation, which can be replicated and reproduced.

Many sects have hidden short-distance teleportation arrays in their secret vaults, hoping they can be used as a life-saving trump card in critical moments.

The teleportation talisman is a simplification and symbolization of the teleportation array. It has always existed in the realm of imagination and is the lifelong dream of many talisman masters.

The fact that it was brought out at this moment, even if it was meant to demonstrate the sect's depth and express its importance, at least proves that the Taiping Sect has achieved the sustainable production of teleportation talismans.

Thinking of the Qingfeng Sect's Talisman Hall's abilities, he felt somewhat dazed and unrealistic.

Upon entering a talismanic space, everything was upside down, with no distinction between heaven and earth, and no knowledge of the sun or moon.

With just a thought, hundreds of talismans condensed behind him, propelling him forward at a rapid pace.

"The presence of Lord Bai Jianjun is an honor to our sect."

A gaunt old man lay on a high platform made of talismans, his skin loose and his face sallow. Even those who did not know physiognomy would think he was about to die.

Only his eyes remained exceptionally bright, like two stars in the darkness.

Master Baoxuan stood up and greeted him with the ancient etiquette of an equal.

"Master Dao is a highly respected senior, and you flatter me with such words... I have come here today mainly to borrow a treasure from your sect."

Bai Zichen dared not underestimate this old man. He looked frail and weak, but he was shrouded in a layer of mist, making him impossible to see through.

Like a black hole that absorbs everything, anything that gets close to it will be sucked in.

Because of the characteristics of the Taiping Mother Talisman, Baoxuan Daoren did not have any outstanding individual combat achievements and was not known for his lethality.

However, when working with others to defend, restrict, or weaken, it is easy to achieve a result greater than the sum of its parts.

In order to boost the morale of the human race, the Great True Lord of September proposed to go deep into the heart of the demon race and kill a top-level demon.

After much deliberation, they finally settled on the Shattered Star Abyss Demon Whale, one of the three great royal courts of the overseas demon race.

With the Great True Lord of September as the main damage dealer, and the Taoist Priest of Embracing Mystery as the support and restrictor, Kong Bai, who wields the Demonic Sword of Killing Life, becomes the one responsible for finishing off the enemy.

The operation proved to be very successful; the demonic whale was easily killed, and the crew escaped unscathed.

The records of Daoist Baoxuan's own battles with others are those of a master of draws. As long as the cultivation levels are equal, it is impossible to achieve a quick victory, and it is easy to be dragged into a draw.

But he has never been defeated. Even when facing opponents who are clearly stronger than himself, his most embarrassing experience was when he used the Taiping Mother Talisman to hide for three days and three nights until the opponent left.

A string of jade pendants lay in Bai Zichen's palm; with a gentle tremor, they all floated into the air.

Driven by true energy, the jade tablet slowly rose into the air, forming a series of images.

"The Thirty-Six Heavenly Generals Jade Talisman?"

Xiang Banshan's prized magic treasure had reached the level of a top-grade spiritual treasure, because the thirty-six Heavenly Gang Jade Talismans had all fallen into his hands after that defeat.

This type of combined talismanic treasure is not common in the cultivation world, and Master Baoxuan immediately blurted it out.

"Fellow Daoist, are you truly willing to part with this set of Thirty-Six Heavenly General Jade Talismans?"

Top-grade spiritual treasures are rarely found on the market, and even if the path is unsuitable, they can be adapted and changed.

In Baoxuan Daoren's view, the Thirty-Six Heavenly Gang Jade Talismans can be passed down to future generations and can be used as a treasure of the sect.

They actually took the initiative to seek help, and even chose the Taiping Sect, which was the most likely to be taken down directly. It seems they had good intentions.

This is what the Daoist Baoxuan saw from his perspective.

"That's right, I only ask for a fourth-tier flying sword, I have no requirements regarding the attribute type."

Bai Zichen was well aware that if the Thirty-Six Heavenly Jade Talismans could reach the most urgently needed and suitable cultivator, the other party would definitely pay a premium.

However, he didn't have the time or energy to slowly match buyers; a wealthy and powerful sect like the Taiping Sect was the best choice.

“Our sect has actually kept one hidden away. It was originally prepared by your old master, but we haven’t had the chance to give it away until now… In exchange for the Thirty-Six Heavenly Gang Jade Talismans, we can use it to make an exchange.”

The Taoist Baoxuan's voice was hoarse. He slapped the talisman platform beneath him, and countless talismans flew up. A flying sword was drawn out.

Standing below, Pan Shizhen looked up in surprise, never expecting that his master had considered so much for him.

After he transformed into a Nascent Soul, he traveled around all day, and his figure could be seen at every sword-making site.

As for exchanging his flying sword for the Thirty-Six Heavenly Spirit Jade Talismans, he felt no reluctance whatsoever; on the contrary, he wanted to complete the transaction as soon as possible.

Pan Shizhen knew very well that for the Taiping Sect, the value of a fourth-tier flying sword was nowhere near that of the Thirty-Six Heavenly Spirit Jade Talismans.

In Xiang Banshan's hands, this set of jade talismans is a spiritual treasure in the literal sense, with its upper limit set there.

However, if it were Baoxuan Daoist, his mastery of talismans and his achievements in the Flower and Bird Talisman would allow him to immediately bring the Thirty-Six Heavenly Gang Jade Talismans to their fullest potential, a feat that Xiang Banshan could not achieve at all.

On the day of the battle at White Python Mountain, even Xiang Banshan, a veteran fourth-tier talisman master, could only activate four Heavenly Gang Jade Talismans at a time.

No one knows exactly how far Baoxuan Daoist, the leader of the Taiping Sect, has progressed in the realm of talismanic arts. The only clue is his overwhelming dominance over other talisman masters, as evidenced by the few times he has actually fought.

With such a perfect and top-grade spiritual treasure, it might be possible to change the weakness of Baoxuan Daoist's lack of offensive power. As a disciple, Pan Shizhen would naturally be happy to see this happen.

Anyway, once he let go of his obsession with swordsmanship, he realized that one or two fourth-tier flying swords couldn't close the gap between him and Bai Zichen. Suddenly, the world seemed much wider and the road ahead felt much smoother.

"The Treasure-Falling Coin Sword is a flying sword inherited from the long-declining Coin Sect. The old Taoist exchanged it for a set of fourth-tier talismans and a sum of spirit stones... It is not good at killing, and is somewhat similar to a luck-based magic weapon. It is said that as long as the opponent's rank is higher, it can achieve an absolute treasure-falling effect with a single touch."

With a flick of his wrist, the Taoist Master Baoxuan unleashed dozens of golden rays, revealing 108 copper coins of various shapes bound together.

"The Money Sect has issued coins for hundreds of sects, attempting to replace spirit stones and become its own private currency. The master coins it forged have been used to forge more than 90% of the diverse coins in the cultivation world. After accumulating for ten thousand years, it finally collected 108 master coins and invited a sword-forging master to successfully forge them. At that moment, a spiritual treasure tribulation accompanied it, and the heavenly lightning was scattered by the rolling mortal world."

(End of this chapter)