Splitting the Heavens
Chapter 1760: Speculations Over The Talisman Inheritance

Chapter 1760: Speculations Over The Talisman Inheritance

When the Talisman Grandmasters heard that Shang Xia planned to leave the Talisman Seed, imbued with Seventh Order energy, with the Talisman Hall as part of their inheritance, smiles immediately spread across their faces.

Lou Zizhang quickly followed up. “Hall Master, how exactly should this Talisman Seed be used? Is it merely a one-time consumable item?”

Shang Xia let out a chuckle. “Of course not. The energy within the seed can be actively wielded once triggered. However, from what I can tell, fully controlling the seed’s unleashed power requires 6 rank five Talisman Grandmasters in the Martial Dipper Realm. Only then can the backlash of its release be properly distributed.”

The statement promptly dampened the enthusiasm of the group.

After all, the Talisman Hall had only 3 rank five Talisman Grandmasters. Even so, they were already considered the holy land of talismans in the Essence Luxuriant World.

Now, just to control a single rank seven Talisman Seed would require 6 rank five Talisman Grandmasters. By that standard, no one in their world would be able to use it.

However, Lou Zizhang picked up on something in Shang Xia’s words and quickly asked, “Hall Master, do they all need to be rank five grandmasters in the Martial Dipper Realm?”

Shang Xia smiled and replied, “If you want to unleash the seed’s full potential while retaining complete control, then yes. But if you only intend to activate part of its power, or if you’re not afraid of the backlash, then it’s entirely feasible.”

After a brief pause, he added, “Alternatively, if any of you becomes a True Immortal, the requirement will be significantly reduced. Of course, if I were the one to use it, I could simply wield it directly.”

The crowd let out a round of light laughter, a mix of respect and relief returning.

Shang Xia then addressed another question that had been on everyone’s minds. “After it is activated, the Talisman Seed won’t be damaged as long as it isn’t overused. Simply return it to its original position to be nourished by world origin, and it will gradually recover.”

Finally, Shang Xia said, “I know what you're most curious about is how this kind of Talisman Seed is made. After all, the power it contains rivals that of martial intents of the same tier. The key is that nurturing the seed theoretically doesn’t hinder the cultivation of martial intents. In other words, a Talisman Grandmaster can use a Talisman Seed to acquire a second martial intent. It will not only boost your combat strength but also advance your cultivation. Ultimately, this may well be a unique system of advancement for Talisman Grandmasters.”

His words set the room buzzing once more. For many Talisman Grandmasters, dividing their focus between talisman crafting and cultivation made it difficult to keep up with the progress of others in terms of personal power.

Of course, exceptions like Shang Xia, who had mastered both the path of cultivation and the dao of talismans, were extremely rare.

Seeing the growing excitement over the possibility of creating more Talisman Seeds, Shang Xia continued, “I’ve already passed the method for creating Talisman Seeds to the Talisman Hall. Now that we’ve confirmed they can be nurtured into something akin to a martial intent, any rank four Talisman Grandmaster who has reached the Martial Dipper Realm can apply for the method to craft the Talisman Seed from the hall. However... I need to remind you that making the Talisman Seed is no easy task. You need to make the talismans that make up the seed yourself. The process is extremely tough and it takes a lot of time. It will also bring a huge burden. Please take it seriously.”

After he spoke, everyone present cupped their fists and bowed. “Thank you, Hall Master!”

After that, Shang Xia stayed beside the stone basin where the Talisman Seed was being nurtured and personally gave a detailed lecture on the secret techniques behind a Talisman Seed creation. He also answered a wide range of technical questions, and when the mood struck him, he even crafted talismans on the spot to explain the intricacies.

Unknowingly, what had begun as an impromptu lesson turned into a lecture that lasted 5 whole days. Only when Shang Xia finally declared the session over did the attendees reluctantly disperse from the Talisman Pagoda.

By then, only Shang Xia and the 3 rank five Talisman Grandmasters remained.

At last, Shang Xia said, “The power of the Talisman Seed can also be controlled indirectly using Talisman Seals, which would allow perfect control over the Seventh Order energy it contains. However, I have yet to succeed in crafting a rank six Talisman Seal. Alternatively, if the 3 of you can replicate the 6 rank six talismans required to craft the Talisman Seed, you might be able to control its power that way.”

Lou Zizhang and the others exchanged glances, then said with some embarrassment, “We’re afraid we’re not yet capable of crafting rank six talismans. We’ve disappointed you, Hall Master.”

Shang Xia waved it off. “Don’t force it. In talisman crafting, haste makes waste. It’s best to let your skills mature naturally. You can progress when the time is right.”

He continued, “Actually, there’s another way to control the Talisman Seed’s power, by using the Talisman Pagoda to absorb the backlash. If the three of you were to remain stationed in the pagoda, you’d be able to wield the Seventh Order energy with ease. However, this power is best used in short bursts, unlike the continuous support of the Elysium Grand Formation. Also, the pagoda will suffer some degree of damage.”

It was then that one of the new rank five Talisman Grandmasters, who had mostly remained silent, spoke. “Hall Master, is the Talisman Seed able to develop a whole new path of cultivation? One that is exclusive to Talisman Grandmasters?”

Shang Xia raised his head and stared at him. After a brief pause, he replied slowly, “It’s not impossible. Perhaps the Secret Talisman Gate in the Essence Xing World had such ambitions from the start. However, it won’t be an easy path. Even selecting the right talismans to be made into the Talisman Seed... To choose those with similar or compatible attributes is already a massive hurdle.”

“Even if one manages to select the right talismans, crafting them all will still be a challenge.”

“Most Talisman Grandmasters are only proficient in crafting 2 or 3 types of talismans. However... A single Talisman Seed may require 4, 5, or even 6 talismans!”

After speaking... He paused abruptly. If there really was someone capable of walking down the special path of talismans, he might be the most suited to do so!