Martial Universe: Inherit the Future, Quickly Become a Martial Ancestor!

Not long after, at the War King's Mansion.

The afternoon sun filtered through the sparse and dense branches and leaves, casting dappled light and shadow in a pavilion overlooking the water in the mansion.

On the stone table in the pavilion, several exquisite dishes and a pot of tea were already laid out. There were not many servants to attend to them; only Xinli quietly served the dishes and poured the tea, her movements light and graceful.

Lan He and his father, Lan Zhan, sat facing each other. The atmosphere was less formal than in a formal setting, more casual than usual between father and son.

Lan Zhan picked up a piece of food with his chopsticks and asked casually, "The Hundred Dynasties War is imminent. You've been in seclusion for half a month, and your cultivation has improved quite a bit. What are your plans next? Just burying yourself in cultivation might not be enough to deal with all the geniuses at such a grand event."

Lan He put down his teacup, pondered for a moment, looked up at his father, and said earnestly, "Father, I do have a request. I want to... enter the Talisman Master Tower to cultivate for a period of time."

"The Talisman Master's Tower?"

Lan Zhan paused slightly as he picked up some food, then looked up at his son, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.

The Talisman Master Tower is not uncommon in the Immortal Dynasty, but any cultivator who has come into contact with the path of talisman masters knows how precious it is.

That is a wondrous place imbued with the spiritual power of generations of talisman masters, built specifically for tempering and baptizing spiritual strength; opening it consumes a tremendous amount of energy. Usually, only exceptionally talented descendant talisman masters within the clan are qualified to apply for entry when facing crucial challenges.

Of course, such consumption is just a drop in the ocean for the War Prince's Mansion.

He scrutinized Lan He, his brow furrowing slightly. "The Talisman Master's Tower? You brat... when did you start cultivating spiritual power? How come I didn't know?"

His son's talent in Yuanli cultivation is already top-notch. Could he also have made achievements in the path of spiritual power? This is no small matter. Although the way of talisman master and Yuanli cultivation are similar, it places more emphasis on talent and inheritance. Rashly practicing both can easily lead to distraction and may even damage one's foundation.

Seeing the surprise and concern in his father's eyes, Lan He did not answer immediately, but simply smiled.

Immediately, a thought crossed his mind.

Within the Niwan Palace, spiritual energy flowed quietly.

A barely perceptible glint of light flashed and disappeared between his brows. Immediately afterward, seven illusory runes, each about the size of a thumb, ancient and mysterious in form, and deep in color, slowly emerged from between his brows, swirling around like stars, emanating a pure and solid spiritual energy fluctuation!

These seven natal talismans floated silently. Although they had not fully manifested their power, their unique rhythm and profound aura already indicated that their owner was no novice in this path.

"This is... my natal talisman!"

As a powerful cultivator in the Life Profound Realm, Lan Zhan possessed exceptionally sharp eyesight. He immediately discerned the clues, and his expression of surprise deepened. "Seven talisman seals! You've already entered the realm of Spirit Talisman Master? And you're even a mid-level Spirit Talisman Master?"

It's important to understand that in the path of a talisman master, opening the Niwan Palace (the area around the temple) is merely the beginning. Afterwards, one must condense their natal talisman seal, from one seal to five seals, each corresponding to a cultivation level from the Earthly Origin Realm to the Great Perfection of the Yuan Dan stage.

After the five seals, one must condense the fire of the spirit and step into the realm of "Spirit Talisman Master," corresponding to the three realms of creation.

The seven runes that Lan He is displaying at this moment are the mark of stepping into the intermediate spirit rune master!

Lan He nodded, and with a thought, the seven dark illusory runes quietly disappeared into his brow.

"You...you brat!"

Lan Zhan put down his chopsticks, his surprise gradually turning into seriousness. He then said in a deep voice, "In the path of a talisman master, inheritance is of paramount importance, and the method of seal formation is the foundation. Which seal formation method are you practicing?"

"Don't let him take some unorthodox path or cultivate an incomplete technique; that would ruin your future as a talisman master!"

When a talisman master condenses a seal, if it is not a legitimate and profound method passed down through a single lineage, the quality of the natal talisman seal will vary greatly, directly affecting the strength of their spiritual power, the precision of their control, and the upper limit of their future achievements.

Lan Zhan was well aware of the implications, and couldn't help but feel nervous.

Seeing his father's concerned and serious expression, Lan He felt a warmth in his heart, and then smiled and said, "Father, don't worry, I know what I'm doing. What I cultivate is not some wild path, nor is it an ordinary inheritance."

He paused, met his father's probing gaze, and slowly said, "What I cultivate is the Devouring Heavenly Talisman Cultivation Method left behind by our ancestor who had one foot in the 'Immortal Talisman Master' realm, deep within the library of our War King's Mansion."

"Devouring Heavenly Talisman?"

Lan Zhan's pupils contracted slightly, then he let out a long sigh of relief, a smile of immense relief and even a hint of excitement spreading across his face. "Good! Good! Good!"

He said "good" three times in a row, clearly in a very good mood.

"It's actually the highest-level inheritance left by our ancestors!"

Lan Zhan's eyes flashed with excitement as he said, "You really are a hidden master. According to our ancestor's notes, that 'Rolling Technique' is incredibly profound. It was created by our ancestor after observing the Devouring Ancestral Symbol, and it directly points to the Great Dao of Devouring. It is enough to support a cultivator to step into the peak of the 'Heavenly Symbol Master'."

"It has been a long time since anyone in our Immortal Dynasty has successfully cultivated that method. Your ability to successfully begin it is an immense stroke of luck!"

The Celestial Talisman Master corresponds to the Nirvana Realm of Yuan Power cultivation. It is also divided into nine seals, each seal corresponding to one Yuan in the Nirvana Realm.

The Devouring Heavenly Talisman technique is enough to cultivate to the peak of the Heavenly Talisman Master, a terrifying level comparable to the Nine Yuan Nirvana Realm. This is considered a very high-level talisman master inheritance in the entire Eastern Xuan Region.

"Now I can rest assured."

Lan Zhan picked up his chopsticks again, unable to suppress his smile, and said with great satisfaction, "No wonder you dared to agree to Mo Yun's request. Now that you have cultivated such a legacy, entering the Talisman Master Tower for baptism and tempering will indeed allow your spiritual power to reach another level before the Hundred Dynasties War, and it may even be possible to try to break through to a higher realm."

He pondered for a moment, then waved his hand dismissively: "I approve this. I will arrange for you to enter the Talisman Master Tower tomorrow. You lad, make the most of this opportunity. Cultivating both Yuan Power and Spiritual Power simultaneously, if you can advance in both areas, your future achievements will be limitless."

"Thank you, Father."

Lan He nodded his thanks, then pondered for a moment before saying, "However... I hope Father will keep my spiritual power cultivation a secret for now and not publicize it. I don't want to reveal this trump card too early before the Hundred Dynasties War."

Upon hearing this, Lan Zhan's eyes flashed with approval: "Yes, it's good to be cautious. While showing off one's strength can certainly deter villains, keeping one's edge hidden allows one to make a stunning debut at crucial moments. Since you want to keep a low profile, your father will naturally grant your wish."

He tapped his fingers lightly on the table, pondered for a moment, and said, "Since we need to keep it a secret, we can't let you go to the public talisman master tower, to avoid attracting too much attention. How about this..."

A hint of reminiscence crossed Lan Zhan's face as he slowly said, "There are actually three talisman master towers within the manor. One is for the use of the talisman masters serving within the manor, one is shared with the royal family and is mainly used by royal family members and some descendants of important officials. And there is another one..."

He paused, then looked at Lan He with gentle eyes. "It was used exclusively by your mother. Since she left, that tower has been sealed and never used again. If you want to use it, go to that tower. It's absolutely peaceful, and no one will bother you."

"Mother's personal talisman tower?" Upon hearing this, a hint of surprise flashed in Lan He's eyes.

The Talisman Master's Tower is incredibly valuable, a strategic resource, and even within the War King's Mansion, it's not something that can be easily possessed by a private individual. How could my mother have owned an entire, independent Talisman Master's Tower back then?

Seeing this, Xinli, who was standing quietly to the side, smiled and said softly, "Young Master, you don't know. That Talisman Master Tower was built by Master at great expense and with the help of several senior Talisman Masters in order to win over the Mistress."

"After its completion, a rule was established that only the mistress was allowed to use it, and no one else was allowed to enter. Later, after the mistress's cultivation broke through and she advanced to the realm of Heavenly Talisman Master, she rarely used it anymore, but the rule has never changed."

Lanhe suddenly realized, "So that's how it is."

He looked at his father, Lan Zhan, who wore a rare, slightly embarrassed yet nostalgic smile. Lan Zhan touched his nose and said, "Ahem...that's old news. But that tower was indeed left by your mother. The spiritual energy and tempering environment inside might be most suitable for you. Tomorrow I'll have Lan Zhong take you to open it."

"Thank you, Father."

A warm feeling welled up in Lan He's heart. The things his mother left behind... perhaps there, he could not only hone his spiritual power, but also find a trace of his mother.

"Alright, let's eat."

Lan Zhan waved his hand, picked up his chopsticks again, as if to hide the emotion he had just felt. "During this time, you should focus on cultivating in the Rune Master Tower. Don't worry about anything else. Make sure to hone your spiritual power even more solidly in the tower."

"I understand." Lan He nodded, picked up a piece of food with his chopsticks, and began to eat heartily.

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