Ancient Vortex Rune Seal

The Ancient Wood was covered in moss, and faintly visible beneath it were runes carved into its surface. Jia Lie Jun picked up the Ancient Wood and asked the stall owner, "How much?"

"One hundred Yang Yuan Stones." Hearing him, the stall owner, dressed in a black robe and wearing a bamboo hat, lifted the brim slightly and spoke in an indifferent voice.

"Do you know what this thing is? You're selling it for that much." Jia Lie Jun weighed the Ancient Wood in his hand.

"No idea, but judging from the runes carved on the Ancient Wood, I'd guess it has something to do with Rune Masters."

"Fine, I'll take a bit of a loss." Jia Lie Jun took out the Yang Yuan Stones, tossed them to the stall owner, then turned and left.

Inside the inn, Jia Lie Jun studied the Ancient Wood in his hand. A moment later, he closed his eyes, and powerful Spiritual Power spread out from his Mud Pill Palace, surrounding the Ancient Wood. The instant it made contact with the Ancient Wood, the object, which had shown no movement all this time, actually gave off a faint fluctuation. Soon, the disturbance grew larger and larger, until it finally burst out with a faint glow. The glow gathered, turned into a beam of light, and shot toward Jia Lie Jun's forehead.

When the beam reached his forehead, Jia Lie Jun clearly sensed a strange stream of information rapidly surging into his mind.

Ancient Vortex Rune Seal, Seal Condensation Method.

He slowly received all of that information, then spent several hours carefully studying it. Only then did Jia Lie Jun gradually open his eyes, a flash of understanding flickering in them.

The Seal Condensation Method for this Ancient Vortex Rune Seal really is more advanced than what Teacher taught me, Jia Lie Jun murmured inwardly.

"Haa..."

Jia Lie Jun let out a long breath, then closed his eyes again. The Spiritual Power within his Mud Pill Palace began to circulate.

"Splash, splash..."

As the Spiritual Power in his Mud Pill Palace spun faster and faster, a strange sound echoed through Jia Lie Jun's mind. His expression grew solemn as he focused all his attention. This was the first time Jia Lie Jun had condensed a Life Rune Seal, so he did not dare be careless in the slightest.

Jia Lie Jun carefully mobilized the Spiritual Power within his Mud Pill Palace. Under its circulation, it actually formed a spiritual vortex. Following the Seal Condensation Method of the Ancient Vortex Rune Seal, he continuously adjusted the spinning rhythm of the spiritual vortex. Suddenly, Jia Lie Jun faintly sensed a slight suction force spreading out from the barely perceptible spiritual vortex.

"Condense."

The moment that faint suction appeared, Jia Lie Jun seized the opportunity. He opened his eyes, a rune mark flashing through his pupils, and gave a low shout. He controlled the spiritual vortex and compressed it fiercely. The spiritual vortex kept warping until, unable to withstand the mounting pressure, it exploded apart. From the center of the explosion, countless tiny rays of light shot out. In an instant, those rays connected the shattered spiritual fragments in an extremely complex manner, ultimately forming a miraculous rune about the size of two fingers.

The rune was outlined by numerous spiritual remnants. At a glance, it appeared profoundly mysterious and arcane. Some fragments still floated around it, and as light flickered, a vague vortex appeared, like a black hole emitting a powerful suction force. The Spiritual Power fragments drifting within the Mud Pill Palace were also sucked into the rune.

When that vortex-like rune completely took shape, Jia Lie Jun could clearly sense every movement inside the inn. Even the sound of people breathing all entered his mind, and it took no effort at all. Jia Lie Jun took out a sharp sword, mobilized his Spiritual Power, and inscribed a complex rune. A rune could be seen floating in midair before slowly descending onto the blade, and in an instant, brilliant light flared. Jia Lie Jun poured Origin Energy into the rune and gave the sword a light swing. The wooden table immediately split in two.

Looking at the Life Rune Seal within his Mud Pill Palace, Jia Lie Jun revealed a faint smile. From now on, he was a genuine One-Seal Rune Master. Jia Lie Jun stretched lazily, opened the window, and dazzling sunlight shone into the room. On the street below the window, people came and went in a constant stream.

"I'll go out for a stroll." Jia Lie Jun thought for a moment. Ever since arriving in this world, he had been focused on cultivation and raising his strength, barely relaxing at all. Besides, he was a foodie. How could he not properly sample the delicacies of this world?

On the bustling street, people streamed back and forth, and the cries of vendors rose one after another. Jia Lie Jun held roasted demonic beast meat in both hands and gnawed at it without any concern for his image, his mouth shining with oil. As he wandered along, he bought anything he liked without the slightest hesitation.

Jia Lie Jun wandered aimlessly until he saw a group of fifteen- or sixteen-year-old youths up ahead split into two factions and facing each other off. The leader of one side was someone he had seen before—it was Lin Dong. However, Lin Dong looked rather battered right now, with a trace of blood at the corner of his mouth and his right arm hanging limply, as if it were broken.

Jia Lie Jun was somewhat curious. Without the help of the Ancestral Talisman, just how far could Lin Dong go? He released his Spiritual Power and sensed Lin Dong's cultivation: Body Tempering seventh layer. Jia Lie Jun was slightly surprised. Although that cultivation was not high, one had to remember that without the aid of the Ancestral Talisman, advancing several minor realms in just a few short months was no small feat.

As expected of a child of fortune. I wonder what opportunity Lin Dong encountered? Jia Lie Jun sighed. At the same time, he thought of Xiao Yan. Xiao Yan was the child of fortune of the Dou Qi Continent, and the thought instantly made him feel tremendous pressure.

"Lin Dong, die!" A fierce shout rang out from the mouth of the youth fighting Lin Dong. As his words fell, a dense glow surfaced on the youth's clawed hand, and Origin Energy fluctuations spread out. Seeing this, Jia Lie Jun condensed his Spiritual Power into a needle and shot it toward the youth's brain. The youth immediately let out a scream, dropped to his knees, clutched his head with both hands, and gave a miserable, shrill cry.

"Lei Li, what's wrong?" A young girl of sixteen stepped forward in concern.

Lin Dong looked around, then saw Jia Lie Jun. Their gazes met. Jia Lie Jun nodded, then turned and left. Lin Dong stood rooted to the spot, unable to recover for a long while.

"Brother Lin Dong, what's wrong?" A young girl whose voice was as crisp and pleasant as a skylark's reached out and waved her hand in front of Lin Dong. Only then did he come back to himself.

Jia Lie Jun had not acted out of kindness this time, but because of certain considerations. In the future, he would definitely participate in the Hundred Dynasties War, and to participate in the Hundred Dynasties War, one had to represent a dynasty. Moreover, he was not completely confident that he alone could deal with an entire dynasty's heavenly geniuses. So he needed some helpers, and this move was also meant to leave behind a good connection. Though Jia Lie Jun was not entirely certain whether Lin Dong could grow to that level.

"Jun'er, you've finally come out of seclusion. I had something urgent to discuss with you." When Master Yan saw the disheveled Jia Lie Jun walk into the Curio Building, he hurriedly went up to meet him. In the next instant, Master Yan's face filled with shock.

"Jun'er, you broke through to One-Seal Rune Master." Master Yan's voice trembled slightly as he spoke. Even with the old man's considerable experience, he still lost his composure in that instant. In Master Yan's view, although Jia Lie Jun possessed powerful spiritual talent, the chances of successfully breaking through this time had not been high. Yet unexpectedly, not only had Jia Lie Jun become a One-Seal Rune Master, his Spiritual Power had also grown even more condensed and abundant.

"I was lucky enough to break through. Oh right, Master, what urgent matter were you looking for me about?" Jia Lie Jun asked, scratching his head in embarrassment.