However, though earth-rank spirit talismans were famous, they were rarely sold in the market. On the occasional times they appeared, their prices were always driven up to astronomical sums of several hundred or even over a thousand crystal stones.
The reason was this: first, talisman makers were naturally scarce. Although there were slightly more cultivators immersed in this path than alchemists or formation masters, overall, their numbers were still far from enough to meet demand.
Moreover, to make an earth-rank spirit talisman, it naturally required Core Condensation-stage cultivation. Looking across You Province, there were not many talisman makers like that.
Not to mention that, compared with human-rank talismans, the difficulty of refining earth-rank spirit talismans simply could not be spoken of in the same breath. The success rate was low to the extreme.
Thus, it was easy to understand why they were so expensive and so scarce in the market.
Lin Xuan had always made plans before taking action. His desire to refine earth-rank spirit talismans was by no means some wild fantasy or hotheaded impulse, but something he had carefully considered.
Judging from the resources in his hands, it was impossible for him to reach the middle Core Condensation stage in a short time. Therefore, if he wanted to increase his strength, there were three methods.
Spirit talismans, battle armor, and the art of formations.
First, formations. Although Lin Xuan had the Xuanji Insights in his hands, this path was broad and profound. Even if he devoted himself wholeheartedly to studying it for thirty or forty years, he would at most barely manage to enter the gate. It would take far too much time, so naturally it was not a good choice. He rejected it first.
Next was battle armor. It certainly sounded tempting, and on this trip to