Advanced Talismans

Following behind Venerable Dao Ling, Qin Fengming entered the Cave Abode. As soon as Venerable Dao Ling sat down, he immediately said:

"My disciple, although I was somewhat displeased that you became the disciple of all five of us senior brothers at once, since I agreed to take you as my disciple, and your talent in talisman crafting is so exceptional, I will do my utmost to cultivate you. As for whether you can ultimately inherit my legacy, that will depend on whether you can meet my expectations in the future."

"This disciple will certainly follow Master and study the art of talisman crafting diligently. I won't slacken in the slightest."

"Hehe. I'll be honest with you as well. Obtaining my legacy won't be easy. First, your talisman-crafting skills must be extraordinarily profound. Second, you must reach the late Nascent Soul stage. Neither condition can be lacking."

Venerable Dao Ling's eyes gleamed as he stared at Qin Fengming. His tone changed from its usual manner and became extremely solemn.

"I have taken three Direct Disciples in my life. Of them, only your senior brother Yu Xiang is still alive. The other two both perished while traveling outside. You are the fourth. Aside from that, I once accepted a named disciple as well."

"I am already over a thousand years old. I imagine I won't live to see you reach the realm of a late Nascent Soul Great Cultivator. Although your senior brother Yu Xiang has already reached the mid Nascent Soul stage, in my opinion, his chances of reaching the late stage are also slim."

"All my hopes now rest on you. I'll tell you this plainly: if you can successfully reach the late Core Formation stage within the next two hundred years, I will pass on everything I have