lín xuān tān kāi shǒu zhǎng ， jiāng cǐ wù fàng dào yǎn qián zǐ xì duān xiáng ， yuē yǒu yī chǐ lái zhǎng ， ér bì cū xì ， cóng biǎo miàn shàng kàn ， xiàng shì shén me zhí wù de gēn jīng ， rán ér què qī hēi rú mò ， biǎo miàn guāng huá yì cháng 。
林轩摊开手掌，将此物放到眼前仔细端详，约有一尺来长，儿臂粗细，从表面上看，像是什么植物的根茎，然而却漆黑如墨，表面光滑异常。
Lin Xuan spread his palm and examined the object closely. It was about a foot long, roughly as thick as an arm. At first glance, it looked like some kind of plant root or stem, but its surface was pitch black, almost inky, with an unusually smooth texture.
huàn yí gè rén ， huò xǔ zhēn de bù shí ， bù guò lín xuān jiàn shí zhī guǎng bó ， què yuǎn chāo tóng jiē xiū shì ， shāo shāo yī lèng zhī hòu ， jiù lù chū le jīng xǐ 。
换一个人，或许真的不识，不过林轩见识之广博，却远超同阶修士，稍稍一愣之后，就露出了惊喜。
If someone else had found this, they might not have recognized it, but Lin Xuan's extensive knowledge far surpassed that of his peers. After a moment of surprise, he revealed a hint of excitement.
cǐ nǎi gǔ xiū shì de yù tǒng jiǎn a ！
此乃古修士的玉筒简啊！
This is an ancient immortal’s jade cylinder!
zài jǐ shí shèn zhì shàng bǎi wàn nián yǐ qián de mán huāng shí dài ， yuǎn gǔ xiū shì de shén tōng yuǎn chāo xiàn zài ， suī rán yǐ jīng yān mò zài wú jìn de suì yuè zhī zhōng ， dàn hái shì yǒu yī xiē dōng xī liú chuán le xià lái 。
在几十甚至上百万年以前的蛮荒时代，远古修士的神通远超现在，虽然已经湮没在无尽的岁月之中，但还是有一些东西流传了下来。
In the times of the primordial era, tens or even millions of years ago, ancient immortals’ abilities far exceeded those of today. Although their powers have been lost in the endless passage of time, some things still remain.
bǐ rú shuō ， gǔ bǎo ！
比如说，古宝！
For example, ancient treasures!
yòu huò zhě shuō ， líng fú ！
又或者说，灵符！
Or perhaps, spirit talismans?
suī rán shù liàng bù duō ， dàn zài gāo jiē xiū shì zhōng hái shì cháng cháng kě yǐ jiàn dào 。
虽然数量不多，但在高阶修士中还是常常可以见到。
Though not common, high-ranking cultivators often encountered them.
rán ér yuǎn gǔ shí qī de yù tǒng jiǎn què fèng máo lín jiǎo ， lùn zhēn guì chéng dù ， yě yuǎn fēi yì bān de gǔ bǎo kě bǐ ， yīn wèi lǐ miàn hěn yǒu kě néng jì zǎi dé yǒu yī xiē gǔ xiū shì wēi lì jí dà de shén tōng dào fǎ 。
然而远古时期的玉筒简却凤毛麟角，论珍贵程度，也远非一般的古宝可比，因为里面很有可能记载得有一些古修士威力极大的神通道法。
However, ancient jade cylinders from that era were extremely rare, and their value far exceeded ordinary ancient treasures. This was because they might contain powerful divine techniques of ancient immortals.
jí biàn yǐ lín xuān de chéng fǔ ， liǎn shàng yě bù zì jīn de lù chū le kuáng xǐ zhī sè ， zuò mèng yě bù céng xiǎng ， yī míng xiǎo xiǎo de zhù jī qī xiū shì ， dòng fǔ nèi jū rán huì yǒu zhè yàng de hǎo dōng xī 。
即便以林轩的城府，脸上也不自禁的露出了狂喜之色，做梦也不曾想，一名小小的筑基期修士，洞府内居然会有这样的好东西。
Even with Lin Xuan’s composure, a hint of wild joy flashed across his face. He never dreamed that such a precious item would be found in the den of a mere Foundation Establishment stage cultivator.
jiāng ná dào yǎn qián ， shén shí fàng chū ……
将拿到眼前，神识放出……
Holding it up to examine it closely...
lín xuān méi tóu yī tiāo 。 liǎn shàng lù chū le xiē xǔ chī jīng dì shén sè 。 zhè yù tǒng zhī shàng 。 jū rán bèi xià yǒu yī céng jìn zhì 。
林轩眉头一挑。脸上露出了些许吃惊地神色。这玉筒之上。居然被下有一层禁制。
Lin Xuan raised an eyebrow and showed a look of surprise. There was actually a layer ofprohibition on this jade cylinder.
suī rán bìng bù suàn hěn fán zá 。 dàn què zú yǐ píng bì xiū shì dì shén shí 。
虽然并不算很繁杂。但却足以屏蔽修士地神识。
Although not overly complex, it could shield a cultivator’s divine sense.
lín xuān shēn chū shuāng shǒu 。 shí zhǐ yǔ mǔ zhǐ xiāng kòu 。 shù dào fǎ jué jī shè ér chū 。 suí hòu zài chóng xīn zhù rù shén shí ……
林轩伸出双手。食指与拇指相扣。数道法诀激射而出。随后再重新注入神识……
Lin Xuan stretched out his fingers and thumb, firing several spells before reinserting his divine sense...
piàn kè hòu 。 lín xuān tái qǐ tóu lái 。 bǎ wán zhuó shǒu zhōng dì yù tǒng jiǎn 。 rán hòu xiǎo xīn yì yì dì jiāng zhuāng rù le yāo jiān dì chǔ wù dài 。
片刻后。林轩抬起头来。把玩着手中地玉筒简。然后小心翼翼地将装入了腰间地储物袋。
After a moment, he looked up, playing with the jade cylinder in his hand. Then, carefully, he placed it in a storage bracelet around his waist.
yǔ yuán xiān xiǎng xiàng dì bù tóng 。 zhè lǐ miàn jì zǎi dì bìng fēi shén me wēi lì jué dà dì gōng fǎ 。 ér shì yī piān zhì fú zhī shù 。
与原先想象地不同。这里面记载地并非什么威力绝大地功法。而是一篇制符之术。
Unlike what he had imagined, this did not contain any powerful techniques but rather instructions on crafting talismans.
dāng rán 。 xiàng rén jiē fú zhè zhǒng jiǎn dān jī chǔ dì dōng xī jǐn jǐn shì yī bǐ dài guò 。 lǐ miàn zhòng diǎn jiè shào dì shì dì jiē líng fú 。
当然。像人阶符这种简单基础地东西仅仅是一笔带过。里面重点介绍地是地阶灵符。
Of course, simple human-grade talismans were only briefly mentioned; the focus was on earth-grade spirit talismans.
lín xuān yǐ shǒu zhī hé ， liǎn shàng lù chū le yī lǚ chén sī zhī sè 。
林轩以手支颌，脸上露出了一缕沉思之色。
Lin Xuan rested his hand on his chin and appeared deep in thought.
dì jiē fǎ shù 。 shì hé níng dān qī yǔ yuán yīng qī de gāo jiē xiū shì shǐ yòng ， wēi lì wú bǐ ， bù guò xiāng yìn dì ， shī zhǎn de sù dù yě jiù bǐ rén jiē de fǎ shù hái yào gèng màn yī xiē ， suǒ yǐ ， jiāng men zhì chéng líng fú yě jiù gèng yǒu jià zhí 。
地阶法术。适合凝丹期与元婴期的高阶修士使用，威力无比，不过相印地，施展的速度也就比人阶的法术还要更慢一些，所以，将们制成灵符也就更有价值。
Earth-grade spells were suitable for Condensation Core and Essence Body stage cultivators. They had immense power but required a slower casting speed compared to human-grade spells, making them more valuable as talismans.
rán ér dì jiē líng fú 。 bù jǐn zhì zuò de cái liào xī yǒu ， qiě tóng yī zhǒng fǎ shù ， yīn wèi zhì fú shù de bù tóng ， wēi lì yě shì tiān chà dì bié 。
然而地阶灵符。不仅制作的材料稀有，且同一种法术，因为制符术的不同，威力也是天差地别。
However, earth-grade spirit talismans not only used rare materials but also varied greatly in power depending on the crafting technique used.
bǐ rú shuō ，“ liè yàn fén shēn ” zhè zhāo ， yòng bù tóng de zhì fú shù jiāng fēng yìn jìn líng fú lǐ miàn ， néng gòu fā huī dì wēi lì cóng bǎi fēn zhī wǔ shí dào bǎi fēn zhī yì bǎi èr shí bù děng 。
比如说，“烈焰焚身”这招，用不同的制符术将封印进灵符里面，能够发挥地威力从百分之五十到百分之一百二十不等。
For example, "Fiery Flame Incineration" could be sealed into a spirit talisman with varying effects—ranging from 50% to 120%.
suī rán fāng shì zhōng shí cháng yě néng mǎi dào dì jiē líng fú de zhì zuò zhī fǎ ， rán ér dōu shì jiào wéi dī liè de nà zhǒng ， shí yòng jià zhí bù dà 。
虽然坊市中时常也能买到地阶灵符的制作之法，然而都是较为低劣的那种，实用价值不大。
While one could often find instructions for earth-grade spirit talismans in the market, they were usually of poor quality and had limited practical value.
ér zhè yù tǒng zhōng de gǔ xiū shì de zhì fú zhī shù 。 zé shén qí yǐ jí ， kě yǐ jiāng fǎ shù de wēi lì ， tí gāo dào yuán běn de bǎi fēn zhī yì bǎi wǔ shí 。
而这玉筒中的古修士的制符之术。则神奇以极，可以将法术的威力，提高到原本的百分之一百五十。
The ancient immortal’s crafting technique contained within this jade cylinder was incredibly powerful. It could boost the power of a spell by up to 150%.
tiān mù pài yuán běn jiù yǐ shàn cháng gǔ xiū shì de zhì fú shù wén míng 。 bù guò tā men zhì zuò chū lái de líng fú wēi lì ， yě yǔ zhè yù tǒng zhōng jiè shào dì xiāng qù shèn yuǎn 。
天目派原本就以擅长古修士的制符术闻名。不过他们制作出来的灵符威力，也与这玉筒中介绍地相去甚远。
Taimu Sect was renowned for its expertise in crafting spirit talismans, but their creations fell short compared to those described in the jade cylinder.
liú guāng zhǐ bù guò shì yī míng qū qū de zhù jī chū qī xiū shì ér yǐ ， bù kě néng jiē chù dé dào gāi pài de hé xīn mì mì ， bù zhī dào tā zhè yù tǒng shì cóng hé chù dé zhī ， lín xuān suī rán céng jīng dú qǔ guò tā dì jì yì ， dàn què jǐn jǐn shì zhù yì yī xiē yǔ tā shēn fèn yǒu guān de dōng xī 。
刘光只不过是一名区区的筑基初期修士而已，不可能接触得到该派的核心秘密，不知道他这玉筒是从何处得之，林轩虽然曾经读取过他地记忆，但却仅仅是注意一些与他身份有关的东西。
Liu Guang was merely an early-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator and had no access to the sect’s core secrets. Lin Xuan had read his memories before, focusing only on information related to his identity.
bù guò zhuī jiū zhè xiē méi yǒu yì yì ， fǎn zhèng zhè cì shì jiǎn dào bǎo le ， suī rán yǐ zì jǐ rú jīn de xiū wèi ， shàng bù néng jiē chù dì jiē de fǎ shù 。 bù guò děng rì hòu jīn dān dà chéng le ……
不过追究这些没有意义，反正这次是捡到宝了，虽然以自己如今的修为，尚不能接触地阶的法术。不过等日后金丹大成了……
However, pursuing these details was meaningless. He had just found a treasure. Although he could not currently use earth-grade spells with his current cultivation level, once he reached Golden Core...
lín xuān dà xǐ zhī yú ， yòu fàng chū shén shí zài dòng fǔ nèi zǎi zǐ xì xì de sōu suǒ le yī quān ， bù fàng guò rèn hé yí gè jiǎo luò ， zhè yī cì què zài yě méi yǒu yì wài fā xiàn le 。
林轩大喜之余，又放出神识在洞府内仔仔细细的搜索了一圈，不放过任何一个角落，这一次却再也没有意外发现了。
Lin Xuan was overjoyed and sent out his divine sense throughout the den, searching meticulously through every corner. But this time, there were no more surprises.
lín xuān yě bù qì něi ， rén guì zài zhī zú ， tā lā guò yī zhāng pú tuán ， pán xī ér zuò ， zhèng zhǔn bèi xiū xī yī fān ， liǎn shàng què yì sè yī shǎn 。 yī dào chuán yīn fú fēi le jìn lái ， tā kàn guò yǐ hòu ， lüè yī chóu chú ， yī dào fǎ jué jī shè ér chū ， dòng fǔ zhī mén dǎ kāi le 。
林轩也不气馁，人贵在知足，他拉过一张蒲团，盘膝而坐，正准备休息一番，脸上却异色一闪。一道传音符飞了进来，他看过以后，略一踌躇，一道法诀激射而出，洞府之门打开了。
Feeling satisfied, Lin Xuan pulled a mat and sat cross-legged to rest. However, a hint of surprise flashed across his face as a sound transmission talisman flew in. After reading it, he hesitated before firing off another spell. The den’s door opened.
jìng yǒu èr shí yú gè xiū shì zhàn zài wài miàn ， jiàn le cǐ jǐng ， lín xuān xīn zhōng yī jīng ， nán dào bào lù le ， bù guò suí hòu kàn qīng zhè qún rén zhōng jǐn yǒu yī míng zhù jī qī xiū shì 。 qí tā quán shì líng dòng qī dì zǐ hòu 。 yòu fàng xià xīn lái 。
竟有二十余个修士站在外面，见了此景，林轩心中一惊，难道暴露了，不过随后看清这群人中仅有一名筑基期修士。其他全是灵动期弟子后。又放下心来。
More than twenty cultivators stood outside. Seeing this, Lin Xuan was alarmed—had he been discovered? But after realizing that only one Foundation Establishment stage cultivator and several Flexible Spirit stage disciples were present, his worries subsided.
nà wéi shǒu zhī rén dà yuē sān shí chū tóu ， shēn cái wēi pàng 。 biǎo qíng shí fēn hé ǎi ：“ hē hē ， liú shī dì ， hǎo jiǔ bú jiàn ， wèi xiōng fèng zhǎng mén zhēn rén zhī mìng ， qǐng shī dì yì qǐ yǔ wǒ chū xíng 。”
那为首之人大约三十出头，身材微胖。表情十分和蔼：“呵呵，刘师弟，好久不见，为兄奉掌门真人之命，请师弟一起与我出行。”
The leader was in his thirties, slightly plump, with a gentle expression: "Haha, Younger Brother Liu. It’s been a while. The Master has sent me to invite you on an outing."
“ yòu yǒu rèn wù ？” lín xuān zhòu le zhòu méi ， cóng liú guāng de jì yì lǐ ， tā zhī dào cǐ rén xìng gāo ， dān míng yí gè yáng zì ， nǎi shì běn mén de zhí shì zhī yī ， chǔ shì yuán huá ， xiū wèi yǐ dào zhù jī zhōng qī 。
“又有任务？”林轩皱了皱眉，从刘光的记忆里，他知道此人姓高，单名一个阳字，乃是本门的执事之一，处事圆滑，修为已到筑基中期。
"Another mission?" Lin Xuan frowned. From Liu Guang's memories, he knew this man was named Gao Yang and was one of the sect’s officials, known for his smooth dealings, having reached the middle stage of Foundation Establishment.
yǔ zhè liú guāng suī rán bù suàn hěn shú ， dàn guān xì què yě guò de qù 。
与这刘光虽然不算很熟，但关系却也过得去。
Though not very close with Liu Guang, their relationship was decent.
jiāng zhè xiē xìn xī zài nǎo zhōng zhuǎn le yī quān zhī hòu ， lín xuān liǎn dài yí huò de kāi kǒu le ：“ gāo shī xiōng ， chū shén me shì qíng le ， wǒ cái gāng gāng jiāo fù wán chāi shì ， zěn me jiù yòu yào ……”
将这些信息在脑中转了一圈之后，林轩脸待疑惑的开口了：“高师兄，出什么事情了，我才刚刚交付完差事，怎么就又要……”
After processing these thoughts, Lin Xuan asked hesitantly: "Brother Senior Gao, what has happened? I just finished my task. Why do we need to go again?"
“ méi bàn fǎ ， rén shǒu bù zú a ！” gāo yáng tàn le kǒu qì ， cóng huái lǐ tāo chū yī kuài yín sè de lìng pái ：“ cǐ nǎi zhǎng mén zhēn rén qīn zì xià dì fǎ zhǐ ， shī dì yào bù yào kàn kàn 。”
“没办法，人手不足啊！”高阳叹了口气，从怀里掏出一块银色的令牌：“此乃掌门真人亲自下地法旨，师弟要不要看看。”
"There’s no choice; we are short-handed!" Gao Yang sighed and pulled out a silver token from his pocket. "This is the Master's personal edict. Do you want to see it?"
“ bù yòng ， nán dào wǒ hái xìn bù guò shī xiōng ？” lín xuān yáo le yáo shǒu ， nà gāo yáng de liǎn shàng ， bù yóu lù chū yī sī mǎn yì zhī sè 。
“不用，难道我还信不过师兄？”林轩摇了摇手，那高阳的脸上，不由露出一丝满意之色。
"No thanks," Lin Xuan waved his hand, and Gao Yang’s face showed a hint of satisfaction.
“ bù guò shī xiōng ， nǐ hái méi yǒu huí dá wǒ de wèn tí ， jiū jìng chū le shén me shì ， zhè yàng jǐn jí ？” lín xuān yě xiǎng liǎo jiě yī xià rú jīn tiān mù shān de xíng shì ， hǎo què dìng xià yī bù de xíng zhǐ 。
“不过师兄，你还没有回答我的问题，究竟出了什么事，这样紧急？”林轩也想了解一下如今天目山的形势，好确定下一步的行止。
"But Brother Senior, you haven’t answered my question. What exactly happened? Why so urgently?" Lin Xuan wanted to know the current situation at Taimu Mountain to plan his next move.
“ ń ， shì qíng què shí hěn jí shǒu ， wǒ men biàn zǒu biān shuō 。”
“嗯，事情确实很棘手，我们便走边说。”
"Indeed, it is quite tricky. Let's discuss as we go."
“ hǎo ba ！”
“好吧！”
"Alright!"
chū le dòng fǔ ， zhòng rén huà wèi gè sè qí guāng ， gēn zhe gāo yáng fēi xiàng dōng nán de fāng xiàng 。
出了洞府，众人化为各色奇光，跟着高阳飞向东南的方向。
Exiting the den, they transformed into various colored lights and followed Gao Yang towards the southeast direction.
“ jù tǐ qíng xíng ， yú xiōng yě bú shì hěn qīng chǔ ， zhǐ zhī dào běn mén zhòng dì ， qí yào gǔ sì hū chū shì le 。” gāo yáng méi tóu dà zhòu de xù shù 。
“具体情形，愚兄也不是很清楚，只知道本门重地，奇药谷似乎出事了。”高阳眉头大皱的叙述。
"I don’t have a clear idea of what happened, but our sect’s important area, the Rare Medicine Valley, seems to be in trouble," Gao Yang narrated with a frown.
“ qí yào gǔ ， nà lǐ bú shì yǒu liú shī shū zuò zhèn ma ， ér qiě jìn zhì chóng chóng ？”
“奇药谷，那里不是有刘师叔坐镇吗，而且禁制重重？”
"The Rare Medicine Valley? But isn't it protected by Uncle Liu? And there are numerous layers ofprohibition?"
“ bù zhī dào ， bù guò běn mén xiàn zài yǐ jīng luàn chéng le yī guō zhōu ， zhǎng mén yǔ jǐ wèi shī shū bó gǎn qù le qí yào gǔ ， ér yíng bīn lóu de wài lái xiū shì yě yǔ wǒ men dà dǎ chū shǒu 。”
“不知道，不过本门现在已经乱成了一锅粥，掌门与几位师叔伯赶去了奇药谷，而迎宾楼的外来修士也与我们大打出手。”
"Unknown. However, our sect is now in chaos. The Master and several senior cousins have rushed to the Rare Medicine Valley, while outsiders from the Welcome Pavilion have clashed with us."
“ yíng bīn lóu ？” lín xuān yī lèng ， xīn zhōng dà xǐ ， zhù zài nà lǐ de kě dōu shì cān jiā jiāo yì huì dì níng dān qī xiū shì ， suī rán bù zhī dào tā men wèi hé huì yǔ tiān mù pài qǐ chōng tū ， dàn xiàn zài de xíng shì ， dāng rán shì yuè luàn duì zì jǐ yuè yǒu lì 。
“迎宾楼？”林轩一愣，心中大喜，住在那里的可都是参加交易会地凝丹期修士，虽然不知道他们为何会与天目派起冲突，但现在的形势，当然是越乱对自己越有利。
"The Welcome Pavilion?" Lin Xuan was surprised but pleased. The residents were all Condensation Core stage cultivators attending the trade fair. Although he didn’t know why they would conflict with Taimu Sect, the current situation was certainly advantageous.
zhòu féng dà biàn ， ráo shì kū mù zhēn rén zhì yǒng shuāng quán ， cǐ shí yě bù zhī dào gāi rú hé pò jiě yǎn qián de luàn jú ， dāng tā hé jǐ wèi shī dì lái dào qí yào gǔ de shí hòu ， lín xuān yǔ tián xiǎo jiàn yǐ jīng xiān xíng lí qù 。
骤逢大变，饶是枯木真人智勇双全，此时也不知道该如何破解眼前的乱局，当他和几位师弟来到奇药谷的时候，林轩与田小剑已经先行离去。
Facing a sudden crisis, even the Wise and Resolute Immortal was unsure of how to handle it. When Lin Xuan and Tian Xiaojian arrived at the Rare Medicine Valley, Gao Yang and his fellow disciples had yet to arrive.
quán yǎn bèi huǐ ， líng yào bèi xǐ jié yī kōng ， jǐ wèi níng dān qī de xiū zhēn zhě bào tiào rú léi ， jī hū yào qì dé tù xiě 。
泉眼被毁，灵药被洗劫一空，几位凝丹期的修真者暴跳如雷，几乎要气得吐血。
The spring source was destroyed, and precious medicinal herbs were plundered. Several Condensation Core cultivators were furious, nearly ready to burst with rage.
kū mù zhēn rén gèng shì yáo yáo yù zhuì ， bù guò tā shēn xī yì kǒu qì hòu ， què qiǎng pò zì jǐ zhèn dìng le xià lái ， dāng wù zhī jí ， bú shì shāng xīn ， yě bú shì fā xiè 。
枯木真人更是摇摇欲坠，不过他深吸一口气后，却强迫自己镇定了下来，当务之急，不是伤心，也不是发泄。
The Wise and Resolute Immortal was on the verge of collapse but forced himself to calm down. The immediate task was not sorrow or venting anger; it was several urgent matters that needed addressing quickly.
ér shì yǒu jǐ jiàn yào jǐn zhī shì ， bì xū gǎn kuài qù zuò 。
而是有几件要紧之事，必须赶快去做。
Firstly, finding the culprits who destroyed the spring source—destroying the sect’s foundation required their souls to be extracted and their essence purified.
dì yī zì rán shì zhǎo xún xiōng shǒu ， duì fāng pò huài quán yǎn ， wú yí shì huǐ le běn pài de gēn jī ， bù jiāng tā chōu hún liàn pò ， shí zài shì nán xiāo xīn tóu zhī hèn 。
第一自然是找寻凶手，对方破坏泉眼，无疑是毁了本派的根基，不将他抽魂炼魄，实在是难消心头之恨。
Secondly, reinforcing defenses. With the Cloud Sea Split Light Array’s power greatly reduced, only one of its ten layers remained. If the attackers were well-planned, they needed to prevent a major assault by rival sects at this critical moment.
Lin Xuan spread his palm and examined the object closely. It was about a foot long, roughly as thick as an arm. At first glance, it looked like some kind of plant root or stem, but its surface was pitch black, almost inky, with an unusually smooth texture.
If someone else had found this, they might not have recognized it, but Lin Xuan's extensive knowledge far surpassed that of his peers. After a moment of surprise, he revealed a hint of excitement.
This is an ancient immortal’s jade cylinder!
In the times of the primordial era, tens or even millions of years ago, ancient immortals’ abilities far exceeded those of today. Although their powers have been lost in the endless passage of time, some things still remain.
For example, ancient treasures!
Or perhaps, spirit talismans?
Though not common, high-ranking cultivators often encountered them.
However, ancient jade cylinders from that era were extremely rare, and their value far exceeded ordinary ancient treasures. This was because they might contain powerful divine techniques of ancient immortals.
Even with Lin Xuan’s composure, a hint of wild joy flashed across his face. He never dreamed that such a precious item would be found in the den of a mere Foundation Establishment stage cultivator.
Holding it up to examine it closely...
"Eh?"
Lin Xuan raised an eyebrow and showed a look of surprise. There was actually a layer ofprohibition on this jade cylinder.
Although not overly complex, it could shield a cultivator’s divine sense.
Lin Xuan stretched out his fingers and thumb, firing several spells before reinserting his divine sense...
After a moment, he looked up, playing with the jade cylinder in his hand. Then, carefully, he placed it in a storage bracelet around his waist.
Unlike what he had imagined, this did not contain any powerful techniques but rather instructions on crafting talismans.
Of course, simple human-grade talismans were only briefly mentioned; the focus was on earth-grade spirit talismans.
Lin Xuan rested his hand on his chin and appeared deep in thought.
Earth-grade spells were suitable for Condensation Core and Essence Body stage cultivators. They had immense power but required a slower casting speed compared to human-grade spells, making them more valuable as talismans.
However, earth-grade spirit talismans not only used rare materials but also varied greatly in power depending on the crafting technique used.
For example, "Fiery Flame Incineration" could be sealed into a spirit talisman with varying effects—ranging from 50% to 120%.
While one could often find instructions for earth-grade spirit talismans in the market, they were usually of poor quality and had limited practical value.
The ancient immortal’s crafting technique contained within this jade cylinder was incredibly powerful. It could boost the power of a spell by up to 150%.
Taimu Sect was renowned for its expertise in crafting spirit talismans, but their creations fell short compared to those described in the jade cylinder.
Liu Guang was merely an early-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator and had no access to the sect’s core secrets. Lin Xuan had read his memories before, focusing only on information related to his identity.
However, pursuing these details was meaningless. He had just found a treasure. Although he could not currently use earth-grade spells with his current cultivation level, once he reached Golden Core...
Lin Xuan was overjoyed and sent out his divine sense throughout the den, searching meticulously through every corner. But this time, there were no more surprises.
Feeling satisfied, Lin Xuan pulled a mat and sat cross-legged to rest. However, a hint of surprise flashed across his face as a sound transmission talisman flew in. After reading it, he hesitated before firing off another spell. The den’s door opened.
More than twenty cultivators stood outside. Seeing this, Lin Xuan was alarmed—had he been discovered? But after realizing that only one Foundation Establishment stage cultivator and several Flexible Spirit stage disciples were present, his worries subsided.
The leader was in his thirties, slightly plump, with a gentle expression: "Haha, Younger Brother Liu. It’s been a while. The Master has sent me to invite you on an outing."
"Another mission?" Lin Xuan frowned. From Liu Guang's memories, he knew this man was named Gao Yang and was one of the sect’s officials, known for his smooth dealings, having reached the middle stage of Foundation Establishment.
Though not very close with Liu Guang, their relationship was decent.
After processing these thoughts, Lin Xuan asked hesitantly: "Brother Senior Gao, what has happened? I just finished my task. Why do we need to go again?"
"There’s no choice; we are short-handed!" Gao Yang sighed and pulled out a silver token from his pocket. "This is the Master's personal edict. Do you want to see it?"
"No thanks," Lin Xuan waved his hand, and Gao Yang’s face showed a hint of satisfaction.
"But Brother Senior, you haven’t answered my question. What exactly happened? Why so urgently?" Lin Xuan wanted to know the current situation at Taimu Mountain to plan his next move.
"Indeed, it is quite tricky. Let's discuss as we go."
"Alright!"
Exiting the den, they transformed into various colored lights and followed Gao Yang towards the southeast direction.
"I don’t have a clear idea of what happened, but our sect’s important area, the Rare Medicine Valley, seems to be in trouble," Gao Yang narrated with a frown.
"The Rare Medicine Valley? But isn't it protected by Uncle Liu? And there are numerous layers ofprohibition?"
"Unknown. However, our sect is now in chaos. The Master and several senior cousins have rushed to the Rare Medicine Valley, while outsiders from the Welcome Pavilion have clashed with us."
"The Welcome Pavilion?" Lin Xuan was surprised but pleased. The residents were all Condensation Core stage cultivators attending the trade fair. Although he didn’t know why they would conflict with Taimu Sect, the current situation was certainly advantageous.
Facing a sudden crisis, even the Wise and Resolute Immortal was unsure of how to handle it. When Lin Xuan and Tian Xiaojian arrived at the Rare Medicine Valley, Gao Yang and his fellow disciples had yet to arrive.
The spring source was destroyed, and precious medicinal herbs were plundered. Several Condensation Core cultivators were furious, nearly ready to burst with rage.
The Wise and Resolute Immortal was on the verge of collapse but forced himself to calm down. The immediate task was not sorrow or venting anger; it was several urgent matters that needed addressing quickly.
Firstly, finding the culprits who destroyed the spring source—destroying the sect’s foundation required their souls to be extracted and their essence purified.
Secondly, reinforcing defenses. With the Cloud Sea Split Light Array’s power greatly reduced, only one of its ten layers remained. If the attackers were well-planned, they needed to prevent a major assault by rival sects at this critical moment.