The other cultivators in the Immortal Palace were also deeply absorbed in their studies. By now, everyone understood what was going on. Each one was like they had been injected with adrenaline, desperate to obtain the talisman path inheritance.
Huo Yang's expression grew serious. Having passed several trials, he had now reached the stage of talisman treasure creation.
But forging talisman treasures was completely different from making ordinary talismans. If he could master this, his abilities would increase greatly. He might even become someone feared throughout the Central Domain.
Those few powerful families wouldn't dare act recklessly in front of him.
Yet repeated attempts ended in failure, making him increasingly anxious. He knew very well that Huo Jinchuan was talented in the talisman path. If that guy succeeded first...
"It's impossible. With me here, whether Huo Jinchuan is a dragon or a snake, I'll keep him under control!"
He quickly plunged into talisman crafting with determination, while the man he feared even more, Huo Jinchuan, was putting in even more effort.
There was no rest for either of them, as they desperately tried to overcome the trials.
Baili Shang was in a similar situation. Everyone was fighting hard for this chance, unwilling to miss any opportunity to improve themselves.
Time flew by, and half a year passed in a blink.
The colorful clouds released by the Immortal Palace had long since vanished. Later arrivals lost the guidance and could no longer see the palace's presence. Some returned disappointed, while others stubbornly waited outside, hoping for the palace to reappear.
Inside the Immortal Palace, cultivators had long forgotten time, completely immersed in the world of talismans.
But for those without talent, these six months were pure torment. Countless attempts ended in failure, shaking their confidence. Some people were still stuck at the very first trial after half a year.
Song Wanníng moved her mind, and suddenly a talisman rune appeared in the air.
In an instant, the fierce beast before her was shattered by the rune, leaving behind only a long, lingering roar.
She retracted her gaze, her entire being sharp and resolute like a sword drawn from its sheath.
After a long moment, she finally suppressed the fierceness in her eyes and returned to a calm expression. At last, she could use her mind to draw all the talisman runes she had learned in the first trial!
After taking a pill, Song Wanníng sat in meditation to restore her spiritual power. In her hazy state, she saw a woman in a long blue dress smiling warmly at her.
The woman was sitting on a meditation cushion as well, her eyes gentle and full of admiration.
"Senior?"
Almost immediately, Song Wanníng recognized who it was. Her eyes lit up as she quickly stood and bowed. She had always held great respect for kind seniors.
But if it were someone like Mu Zixu, she would show no courtesy at all. After all, no matter how powerful, they were from the Immortal Realm.
"What is your name, girl?"
Wu Qingyi smiled warmly at her, clearly eager to take Song Wanníng back immediately. Only half a year had passed, yet she had mastered those talisman runes and even learned void talisman drawing. Such comprehension and spiritual power were truly astonishing.
The young girl must have encountered some extraordinary fate; otherwise, her spiritual power could not be this strong. And powerful spiritual power was exactly what talisman drawing required. It was a perfect match for the Path of Talismans.
"I am Song Wanníng, junior. May I ask your honorable name, senior?"
Song Wanníng straightened up and smiled brightly as she introduced herself.
"I am Wu Qingyi, currently an elder of the Yunwang Sect in the Immortal Realm."
Wu Qingyi didn't hide her sect or background. "Girl, with your talent, ascending to the Immortal Realm is inevitable. I'm sure it won't be long before you ascend. When that time comes, come find me at Yunwang Sect."
She had already planned Song Wanníng's path after ascension. Such an outstanding individual would certainly have a master in the mortal realm. She couldn't take disciples now, but that didn't mean she couldn't bring someone into her sect's mountain.
"Thank you, senior."
Song Wanníng did not refuse. She might indeed need Yunwang Sect as a shelter after ascending.
After brief greetings, Wu Qingyi brought up the main topic.
"Girl, I suppose you have realized you can draw talismans in the void. Although you have skipped the stages between ordinary talismans and talisman treasures, I still hope you can take the time to strengthen your foundation.
When you ascend, you will face making immortal talismans. A solid foundation is essential. Also, although your talent is outstanding, never underestimate any step..."
Wu Qingyi patiently advised many things. She thought very far ahead and naturally did not want Song Wanníng to miss good opportunities.
"Now, I will pass on the inheritance to you. Besides those talisman runes, there are several extremely complex and mysterious runes. Once you master them, future challenges in advancing your ranks will be easy!"
Void talisman drawing required powerful spiritual power. Even if Song Wanníng's cultivation level couldn't keep up, she still had a chance to succeed.
"Thank you so much, senior!"
Song Wanníng was overjoyed. Being recognized by Wu Qingyi for complex and mysterious runes was no small matter.
"Good. I will give you the inheritance now.
I have left a fragment of my Primordial Soul in the Immortal Palace. Soon, I will send the rest of my energy to you. I hope we can meet in the Immortal Realm soon!"
"Senior..."
Song Wanníng was startled. They had just met, and she wondered if this was too much.
"It's fine. I've already found the heir I wanted. It's only a fragment of my soul, useless to me but valuable to you."
Wu Qingyi waved carelessly. That soul fragment was useless to her but would help Song Wanníng greatly.
"Alright, I don't like long-winded people."
With that, she raised her hand, and a beam of light shot out straight into Song Wanníng's sea of consciousness.
In the next moment, a thick book appeared in her sea of consciousness. She flipped it open casually, and it was the earlier talisman runes. Each rune was clearly marked with its function and level. At the end of the book were several even more complex runes that alone made her heart race just by looking at them.
"I need to rest now, so I won't say more."
Wu Qingyi's head began to ache again. Her spiritual power was not yet fully restored, and suddenly communicating with the lower realm was exhausting.
"Work hard, little one..."
After a final word of advice, Song Wanníng looked up and found Wu Qingyi's figure gone.
The empty room around her remained silent. She furrowed her brow and bowed respectfully toward the void.
In the next moment, Wu Qingyi's soul fragment appeared, transforming into tiny stars that entered Song Wanníng's sea of consciousness.
Her sea of consciousness was nourished by the energy, as if she were walking on soft clouds.
Song Wanníng closed her eyes comfortably and quietly felt the growth of the Primordial Soul power within her, full of gratitude.
With the help of such seniors, her mission would surely become easier.
Once she cleared the invaders and found a way to merge the spiritual realm and mortal realm, her hope for ascending to the Immortal Realm would come true.