Immortality begins with equipping a worn-out talisman pen.

After a long absence, Li Mufeng stepped out of his cave and headed straight for the Law Enforcement Hall in the center of the market.

Compared to two years ago, Blackstone Market is now much more prosperous.

With the mining of spirit ore in the Blackrock Mountains, the entire market town is beginning to resemble a small town.

The Enforcement Hall, which was originally only responsible for maintaining order in the market, has been expanded several times. Now, it has a dedicated side hall for certifying all kinds of immortal arts and crafts. Many cultivators come and go at the entrance, creating a vibrant scene.

As soon as they stepped into the side hall, a monk in charge of reception came to greet them.

"Fellow Daoist, what brings you to the Hall of a Hundred Arts?"

Li Mufeng bowed slightly.

"I have come to certify myself as a mid-grade first-tier talisman master."

Upon hearing this, the disciple in charge of receiving guests' smiles became noticeably warmer.

"So you are Master Talisman, please follow me."

Clearly, a mid-grade first-tier talisman master is not considered a big shot in the Qingxuan Sect, but in a place like Black Stone Market, he is enough to command the respect of the vast majority of cultivators.

The two walked through the main hall and arrived at a courtyard specifically used for the assessment of various skills.

The attendant respectfully said:

"Please wait a moment, Master Talisman. The senior in charge of the assessment will arrive shortly."

After saying that, he withdrew.

Li Mufeng pushed open the door and entered, only to find that two people had already arrived in the quiet room.

One of them was an elderly man with gray hair and beard.

Although the old man's cultivation level was only at the fourth level of Qi Refining, he was well-dressed, composed, and had a token with white characters engraved on it hanging from his waist.

On the other side sat a young monk in his twenties.

This person was dressed in a magnificent brocade robe, wore a jade crown, and had a warm jade pendant at his waist that emitted a faint spiritual light. It was actually a fine spirit-gathering jade, and his cultivation had already reached the sixth level of Qi Refining. It was clear at a glance that he came from an extraordinary background.

Upon seeing Li Mufeng enter, the old man stood up with a smile.

"Is this fellow cultivator also here to participate in the assessment?"

Li Mufeng nodded slightly.

"Indeed, may I ask who you are, senior?"

The old man immediately cupped his hands and smiled, saying:

"What a coincidence."

"I am Xu Wenshan, a guest talisman master of the Foundation Establishment Bai family. I have come here to be certified as a mid-grade talisman master."

As he spoke, he looked at the young man beside him, his eyes showing more respect.

"This is Chen Jingyuan, the second young master of the Chen family, who has reached the Foundation Establishment stage."

"Young Master Chen has already reached the sixth level of Qi Refining at such a young age. He is the leading figure of the Chen family in this generation. He is truly a force to be reckoned with."

Upon hearing this, the young man nodded slightly.

He did not appear arrogant because of his background; on the contrary, he politely cupped his hands in greeting.

"You're too kind, sir."

As he spoke, he bowed slightly to Li Mufeng.

"Greetings, fellow Daoist. May I ask your honorable name?"

Then their gazes began to scrutinize Li Mufeng from head to toe. Those who were able to come here were naturally all participating in the mid-grade talisman master certification.

The person in front of him looked to be no more than thirty years old. Although his blue robe was ordinary, his calm and reserved demeanor gave him a vague feeling that he couldn't see through him, which made him want to befriend him.

Li Mufeng also cupped his hands in greeting to the two of them.

"Greetings, fellow Daoists."

"My name is Li Mufeng, and I am just a rogue cultivator in the market."

Upon hearing this, Xu Wenshan, who had been smiling, instantly lost interest.

A rogue cultivator?

Without family support or sect background, where would a rogue cultivator get the resources to cultivate the Dao of Talismans?

Besides, he's so young.

You should know that even though he was only a third-class guest elder of the Bai family at the Foundation Establishment stage, the resources that the Bai family spent on him every year were not a small amount.

Not to mention the second young master of the Chen family, who hired three teachers, and the resources consumed in his practice alone would be enough to make ordinary rogue cultivators tremble with fear.

And the person in front of me doesn't seem to be affiliated with any power?

Where did he get the confidence to come and get certified as a mid-grade first-level talisman master?

Surely we can't rely solely on talent? Thinking this, Xu Wenshan couldn't help but shake his head inwardly.

How many talented rogue cultivators can emerge from the marketplace?

Even if one has some luck and manages to become a low-grade talisman master, it's already considered extremely fortunate.

For a moment, the way the two looked at Li Mufeng changed slightly.

Just then, footsteps suddenly came from outside the quiet room.

A spiritual pressure belonging to a Foundation Establishment cultivator slowly approached.

The door opened, and a middle-aged cultivator dressed in the robes of a Qingxuan Sect steward stepped inside.

Upon seeing who it was, Xu Wenshan and Chen Jingyuan both became solemn and quickly stood up to greet him.

"Greetings, Elder Zhou."

Li Mufeng's eyes flashed, and he also stood up.

Foundation Establishment cultivator!

Moreover, the oppressive aura emanating from this person was unprecedented in his life, and judging from his demeanor, he was clearly someone who had experienced countless battles.

Zhou Zhengyang's gaze swept over the three of them, and he nodded slightly.

"It seems everyone has arrived. I am Zhou Zhengyang, and I will be in charge of this first-level mid-grade Hundred Arts assessment."

"Then let's start with Chen Jingyuan, following the order of arrival."

Chen Jingyuan came to the table, flicked his sleeve, and a set of talisman-making tools were neatly placed on the table.

Especially the talisman brush, which was entirely golden-white, with fine cloud patterns engraved on the handle, and a smooth tip, faintly exuding a strong spiritual energy fluctuation, was clearly a first-grade high-quality talisman brush.

Upon seeing this pen, Li Mufeng's eyes flickered slightly, and he silently estimated what kind of effects such a high-grade talisman pen could have.

Meanwhile, Chen Jingyuan, who was sitting at the table, was already grinding ink, laying out paper, and calming his mind.

Each step was deliberate and methodical, executed with great care and precision.

His every move exudes an air of extreme propriety, clearly a habit cultivated over many years under the guidance of a renowned teacher since childhood.

That kind of composure and confidence is not something that ordinary rogue cultivators can possess.

Zhou Zhengyang, who was standing to the side, nodded slightly.

"With a solid foundation, it seems the Chen family has put in a lot of effort."

Chen Jingyuan took a deep breath, and as the talisman brush fell, spiritual patterns appeared as the brush moved.

The whole process was smooth and seamless, without the slightest delay, and took half an hour.

A flash of golden light appeared on the talisman, and a golden talisman radiating spiritual energy slowly floated up.

The first one was a success!

Seeing this, a hint of joy appeared in Chen Jingyuan's eyes, clearly indicating that today's success had exceeded his expectations.

Zhou Zhengyang took the talisman, examined it carefully, and after a moment, nodded slightly:

"The spiritual patterns are smooth, the structure is stable, the spiritual energy is abundant, and the operation is harmonious."

"However, the transitions were a bit contrived, lacking natural variation. The understanding of the Golden Light Talisman was also insufficient, failing to achieve the gradual emergence of spiritual energy, let alone condense Dao patterns."

Overall, it can be considered passable.

"Evaluation - Lower Grade B, eligible to be awarded a mid-grade Tier 1 Talisman Master token."

Chen Jingyuan's face immediately lit up with joy, and he quickly stood up and bowed.

"Thank you, Deacon Zhou."

Although he did not receive a top-tier rating, Chen Jingyuan was already quite satisfied. He clearly understood the difference between his talent and that of a true genius.

His own ambition was not in the field of talismans.

In this way, he could give an explanation to his father and brother. Chen Jingyuan politely stepped aside.

Next up was Xu Wenshan.

The guest of the Bai family took a deep breath and gave a bitter smile.

"Please excuse my poor performance, fellow Daoists."

"I am of dull and dull nature, and I have only been able to get to where I am today because of the years I have lived."

After saying that, he came to the table and chose to draw the [Fire Blade Talisman], which is recognized as the simplest among the first-tier mid-grade talismans.