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

The next day, the first light of dawn appeared.

Deep within the War King's Mansion lies a secluded area shrouded in ancient restrictions. The place is imbued with vital energy, yet it is also permeated with a subtle, yet unsettling, spiritual fluctuation that brings both tranquility and a sense of impending pressure.

An ancient stone tower, entirely constructed of some strange grayish-white crystal, stands quietly in the center of the area.

The stone tower has nine stories, its surface covered with the mottled marks left by time, as well as countless mysterious and complex runes that seem to have been formed naturally. At the top of the tower, faint spiritual ripples, barely perceptible to the naked eye, slowly spread out, as if echoing some invisible force between heaven and earth.

This is the Talisman Master Tower of the War King's Mansion, a treasure trove for tempering spiritual power.

Led by Lan Zhong, Lan He passed through layers of restrictions and arrived in front of the stone tower. The faint pressure emanating from the tower caused his natal talisman in his Niwan Palace to tremble slightly, conveying a yearning.

However, the area in front of the tower was not deserted.

An elderly man dressed in a plain white robe stood with his hands behind his back before the tower gate. The old man had white hair and beard, a thin face, and closed eyes. There was no leakage of any Yuan energy around him, but he naturally exuded the aura of a grandmaster, as deep and imposing as a mountain.

Lan Zhong stopped and bowed respectfully to the white-robed elder, saying softly, "Elder Xuan, the young master has arrived."

Lan He felt a slight chill. To be addressed so respectfully as "Elder Xuan" by Lan Zhong, and to appear before the talisman master tower left by his mother, this old man's identity must be extraordinary.

Upon hearing this, the old man in white robes slowly opened his eyes. His eyes did not appear sharp or intimidating; instead, they were clear and transparent, like the finest glass, so deep that they seemed to reflect the human heart.

His gaze fell on Lan He, carrying a hint of scrutiny, as well as a touch of gentle inquiry.

"This is Master Xuanmo."

Lan Zhong stepped aside and introduced to Lan He, "He is the current chief retainer of the royal family, an Eight-Seal Heavenly Talisman Master. The master specially invited Elder Xuan here, firstly to open this tower for the young master, and secondly, hoping that Elder Xuan can give the young master some guidance in the art of talisman mastery."

Eight-Seal Celestial Talisman Master!

Lan He was startled.

The path of a talisman master is difficult and obscure. Every step forward is more difficult than cultivating Yuan Power. Therefore, the status of a high-level Heavenly Talisman Master is often more respected than that of a Nirvana Realm expert of the same level.

The status and influence of an Eight-Seal Celestial Talisman Master are comparable to that of a peak Nirvana Realm expert. Such beings are extremely rare in the entire Immortal Dynasty, and even the royal family treats them with utmost respect.

The fact that his father could actually get this person to give him special advice was truly extraordinary, both in terms of his influence and the amount of money he spent.

Lan He dared not be negligent and quickly stepped forward, bowing respectfully: "Junior Lan He greets Master Xuanmo."

Master Xuanmo nodded slightly, his gaze lingering on Lan He for a moment before he said gently, "The War King has indeed raised a fine son. His Yuan Power cultivation has reached the Great Perfection of the Creation Realm, and what's even more remarkable is that his Spiritual Power cultivation has also entered the Intermediate Spiritual Talisman Master realm, with a solid foundation and refined talismans... Could it be that he has cultivated that scroll of the Devouring Heavenly Talisman in the manor?"

He could tell Lan He's approximate cultivation level at a glance, and even guessed what kind of cultivation method he used.

Lan He admired him and answered frankly, "Master, your insight is truly remarkable. I was fortunate enough to enter this path and am cultivating the 'Devouring Heavenly Talisman' technique left by our ancestors."

"Just lucky?"

Master Xuanmo shook his head slightly, a meaningful smile on his face. "That technique, since the passing of that ancestor, has been attempted by countless people in the War King's Mansion and even the entire Immortal Dynasty for hundreds of years, but only a handful have been able to successfully master it."

"The fact that you were able to learn the basics on your own without any guidance and cultivate them to this level is beyond what the word 'luck' can describe."

He paused for a moment, then continued, "The War King invited me here for two reasons: first, to open and protect this Rune Master Tower for you; and second, to examine your foundation as a Rune Master and offer some guidance."

"Now that you have obtained the superior method of condensing talismans, there is not much I can teach you in terms of core techniques. However, the way of the talisman master, in addition to the inheritance of techniques, emphasizes the methods of comprehension, application, and spiritual tempering."

Master Xuanmo spoke calmly, yet with an unwavering certainty: "After you enter the tower, if you encounter any bottlenecks in your cultivation, or if you have any questions about the path of the talisman master, you can come out and ask at any time. I have already promised the War King that I will teach you here for three months. After three months, I will need to return to the royal family for seclusion to attempt to break through to the Nine Seals Heavenly Talisman Master realm."

Aspiring to become a Nine-Seal Celestial Talisman Master?

Lan He's eyes widened slightly, and he felt both moved and deeply responsible.

Unexpectedly, his father had considered everything so thoroughly, even inviting Master Xuanmo, a top figure who was preparing to break through to the Nine Seal Heavenly Talisman Master level, to give him guidance. This arrangement was truly well thought out.

He immediately bowed again and sincerely thanked the master, saying, "Thank you, Master. I will definitely study diligently and live up to your and my father's expectations."

Master Xuanmo smiled, clearly pleased with Lan He's humble attitude. He said no more, turned to face the Talisman Master Tower, waved his sleeve, and formed a complex mental seal with both hands.

hum!

The once silent and mysterious runes on the tower seemed to be instantly infused with vitality, and from the base of the tower, layer by layer, they lit up with a soft milky white light until the top of the tower.

A surge of pure spiritual energy, more than ten times stronger than before, suddenly rippled outwards, causing a slight distortion in the space around the tower gate.

The heavy stone door, drawn by the power of the runes, silently slid open, revealing a deep entrance. A dense, almost impenetrable spiritual energy surged forth like tangible mist.

"The tower is now open, young friend, please proceed." Master Xuanmo closed his seal and stepped aside.

Lan He took a deep breath, suppressing his excitement, and solemnly bowed to Master Xuanmo and Lan Zhong again. Then, with a firm look in his eyes, he stepped into the tower gate that shimmered with light.

As his figure was swallowed by the light inside the tower, the heavy stone door slowly closed again, separating the inside from the outside.

Outside the tower, Master Xuanmo stood with his hands behind his back, gazing at the stone tower with a look of expectation and emotion in his eyes.

"This young master of the War King's Mansion is outstanding in both temperament and talent. He cultivates both Yuan Power and Spiritual Power to a remarkable degree, and what's even more rare is his solid foundation..."

Master Xuanmo murmured to himself, his tone filled with undisguised admiration, "His future is limitless. If I hadn't already established a personal disciple and wasn't at a crucial stage in my own breakthrough to the ninth seal, I probably would have seriously considered taking on a disciple."

Upon hearing this, Lan Zhong, who was standing to the side, also showed a gratified smile on his aged face and said in a low voice, "Young Master's success today is the result of the Master's hard work and dedication. It is a blessing for the Master and Young Master that Elder Xuan values ​​him so much."

Master Xuanmo shook his head slightly: "This boy is indeed exceptionally talented. I have a past relationship with the War King, so it is only right that I do my part to help him. Let him cultivate peacefully in this tower for the next three months. I'd like to see just how far he can go."

After saying that, he stopped talking, found a clean blue stone, sat down cross-legged, and closed his eyes slightly.

A vast, ocean-like spiritual energy spread out, like the finest spider web, quietly enveloping the entire Talisman Master Tower, sensing any subtle changes within the tower, and silently fulfilling its responsibilities of protection and instruction.

Seeing this, Lan Zhong knew that he was no longer needed here, so he respectfully bowed to Master Xuanmo's back and then quietly left.

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