Martial Arts, the Fairy's Cultivation

A moment later, Master Yan stared blankly at the crystal ball that was shimmering with dazzling light, as if he had not yet come back to his senses.

"Four-Seal Master... Am I getting old and my eyesight is failing me?"

Master Yan's gaze towards Lin Dong changed slightly. The slight fluctuation of spiritual power that the latter had displayed during the test had actually made him, a veteran four-seal talisman master, feel some pressure. Judging from this, Lin Dong's strength was probably above his, the number one talisman master in Yan City, simply by relying on the methods of a talisman master!

This result shocked Yan Xuan and also made him feel incredulous. The last time he saw Lin Dong, the latter had just condensed a talisman seal and become a talisman master. He was not even confident in dealing with Wei Tong, who was at the minor perfection of the Yuan Dan realm. It was hard to imagine that in less than three months, Lin Dong's spiritual cultivation could have advanced to such a rapid level.

However, when Yan Xuan's gaze drifted towards the white-clad woman standing quietly behind Lin Dong, an unbelievable thought surfaced in his mind—while Lin Dong's transformation was certainly due to his own talent, the key factor was probably the methods of this mysterious woman before him.

Lin Dong has met a benefactor!

"Truly, the younger generation is to be feared. Compared to you, haha, I've probably wasted my whole life..."

The gray-robed elder looked at Lin Dong with a sense of emotion. He did not feel resentful because his proud spiritual power had been surpassed. Having lived most of his life, he had long seen that some people's talents and opportunities were beyond the envy of others. However, he had never heard of anyone with such high talent as Lin Dong.

"Master Yan, you flatter me. Without your guidance on the first three levels of the Divine Movement Chapter, I'm afraid I wouldn't even have opened up my Niwan Palace yet."

Lin Dong looked at the gray-robed elder with earnest eyes. If it weren't for Master Yan's guidance, he would have had no way to develop his spiritual talent, and the outcome of the Lin family's several battles in Qingyang Town might have been different.

Therefore, even though Lin Dong's strength has long surpassed that of Master Yan, he still respects him as before and considers himself a junior.

"It's because you are outstanding enough. Otherwise, if my casual guidance were so useful, how could the Flame City Talisman Master Association be in such a state of talent shortage as it is now?"

At this point, a hint of worry appeared on Master Yan's aged face, which made Lin Dong thoughtfully recall the talisman master from Skyfire City he had met earlier.

"Senior, what is a Tadou?"

Master Yan did not hide anything and simply explained the rules of the Talisman Master Association. The benefits of the sourceless spiritual energy within the Talisman Master Tower for talisman master cultivation are self-evident; one day inside the tower is equivalent to half a year of arduous training. However, given the rarity of the Talisman Master Tower, only a few major cities throughout the entire Great Yan Dynasty possess it.

The Rune Master Associations of Yan City and Tianhuo City have already fought two battles for ownership of the Rune Master Tower, with Tianhuo City emerging victorious in both. According to the rules, if Yan City loses again this year, it will lose the Rune Master Tower.

Zi Yue's talent is certainly good, but she alone might not have enough confidence to face the carefully trained talisman masters of Tianhuo City.

Originally, Yan Xuan was worried about this matter, but Lin Dong's appearance gave him a great surprise. With spiritual power comparable to a four-seal talisman master, if he could represent Yan City in the tower battle, it would be like cheating, and the outcome would be a foregone conclusion.

As Master Yan had predicted, Lin Dong reacted without much hesitation, saying, "Now that I am a member of the Talisman Master Association, I should naturally do my part. If you don't mind my low strength, then please add one more spot to the Tower Battle."

Upon hearing this, Zi Yue, who was not far away, couldn't help but twitch her eyes slightly. If Lin Dong's strength was weak, then what was her mere second-level talisman master worth?

It's true what they say, comparisons are odious. Lin Dong's spiritual power is only a side skill, and it doesn't seem like he's put in much effort, yet he's already so far ahead of me, who's been involved with talisman masters since childhood. I really don't know how to describe it.

Oh well, humans can't be compared to monsters.

"Hehe, with your words, I am relieved." Yan Xuan's gaze was gentle. There are not many geniuses like Lin Dong who know how to repay kindness.

Then, Master Yan pointed his finger slightly, and a badge about an inch in size fell in front of Lin Dong. The badge was in the shape of a tower, with nine layers in total. The four layers of the tower below the one in front of Lin Dong lit up and shone with silver light.

"With your current strength, you are certainly qualified to be granted the identity certificate of a Four-Seal Talisman Master. Hehe, if those old guys at headquarters knew that a junior Four-Seal Talisman Master had emerged in my Flame City, their expressions would probably be quite interesting..."

Lin Dong grasped the tower-shaped badge. It felt cool to the touch and had a comforting aura that made his mental energy feel comfortable. This kind of badge was quite a good auxiliary item for a talisman master.

"Add one more spot to the Rune Master Tower."

Just then, Mu Zi, who had been silent for a long time, suddenly spoke. She stood quietly to the side, her gaze seemingly fixed on the top of the nine-story tower in the distance.

"Oh? Could it be that you are also interested in the Rune Master's Tower?"

A look of surprise flashed in Yan Xuan's eyes. While the effects of the Talisman Master Tower could make ordinary talisman masters flock to it, it was nothing in the eyes of some powerful experts.

Although he did not know the extent of the white-clad woman's strength, he guessed that she was probably at the pinnacle of the Great Yan Dynasty. For a powerhouse of that level, the Talisman Master Tower would probably not be very attractive.

"Why, is that not allowed?"

Seeing that Master Yan was somewhat stunned, Mu Zi assumed that he was mindful of the rules of the Talisman Master Association, so she brought the crystal ball used for the test to her face.

Mu Zi's actions made Master Yan's eyes narrow slightly, and at the same time, a sense of curiosity arose in his heart. He wondered what level of spiritual power this mysterious woman, whom he had never been able to understand, could reach.

Under the watchful eyes of several people, the beauty in white casually extended a slender finger and touched the crystal ball in front of her. Her fingertip seemed to condense spiritual energy fluctuations, extremely restrained, making it impossible to discern its depth.

click-

With a mere touch of their fingertips, the crystal ball burst forth with an unprecedentedly bright light, and then, to Master Yan's horrified gaze, a striking crack appeared.

"This...this..."

Master Yan's jaw nearly dropped. The crystal used for the test was made of a special material and engraved with runes, enough to bear the spiritual power of a Spirit Master.

The phenomenon of crystal shattering is the first time it has occurred in the Great Yan Dynasty in so many years. Yan Xuan looked at the white-clothed woman in front of him and his eyes trembled. She was a powerful person who seemed to have surpassed the Spirit Talisman Master. It was probably not the right of a small Yan City branch to assess her level!

"If you wish to enter the tower, there's no need for such trouble. A Four-Seal Talisman Master is qualified to bring people into the tower..."

The old man in gray paused slightly, then spoke in an extremely calm tone.

"Then this thing..." Mu Zi pointed at the broken crystal ball in front of her, her face showing a thoughtful expression.

"No compensation is necessary from you."

Master Yan remained calm, showing no sign of distress.

Anyway, it can be reimbursed.