Chapter 1, Li Hui of the Jade Talisman Sect

Upon hearing the junior disciple's words, Master Cui suddenly reached out and began to pat Zhang Tianhua, a peculiar expression appearing on his face. After a moment, he said: "Such a root bone is indeed rare and can be utilized."

Feeling the cold wind blowing, Elder Ge Yuntao of the Yufu Sect shivered

The main hall, the highest among all the halls, stands atop Wangtianya Cliff, resembling a proud and unyielding eagle surveying the snow-capped mountains, casting a faint azure light that envelops the entire snowy mountain belt, preventing the wind and snow from approaching

The highest peak of the Yuqin Mountain Range reaches an elevation of 3,900 zhang, and the entire mountain range is surrounded by snow year-round. The Yufu Sect, one of the sixty sects of the Dalong Dynasty, is located here

Suddenly, hundreds of thousands of texts appeared in the Sutra Hall, including jade slips, bamboo books, secret scrolls, and shell scripts, producing various sounds like a waterfall cascading backward, rushing towards the six individuals present

The mountain breeze blows in, bringing a touch of coolness, and enters the Sutra Hall of the Jade Talismans Sect

"A hundred meticulous plans may have a flaw? Hmph, with the combined forces of the Three Gates and Four Sects, how could there be any flaw?" Master Cui could no longer suppress his emotions, revealing a hint of sorrow on his face. With a wave of his large sleeves, the atmosphere shifted dramatically, and the sound of "whoosh whoosh" echoed throughout the great hall.

"Hurry and bring the people here, arrangements must be made early, with light and darkness intertwined, and reality and illusion combined..." Even the strong leader of the Jade Talisman Sect is reluctant to think further at this moment; although there are plans in mind, one can only proceed step by step.

He suddenly turned around and saw an unknown figure that had appeared in the great hall at some point. The sharply defined face was filled with anger, and the hands, as clear as jade, were clenched tightly, making a cracking sound. Yet, he forcibly suppressed his fury, as if his gaze were a tangible force.

In response to Senior Brother, the first individual is named Mo Xinghe, who has reached the Great Perfection of the Spirit Movement Stage and is about to integrate spiritual patterns to enter the Gathering Spirit Stage. Among the six, he possesses the highest cultivation level, comparable to that of inner disciples. However, this young fellow has had good fortune and, through peculiar means, forcibly suppressed his cultivation back to the initial stage of Spirit Movement, breaking and then re-establishing to condense the Dragon Scale Pattern. He has now re-cultivated to the sixth pattern of Spirit Movement.

"A bland temperament?" Master Cui shook his head. "In the early stages of talisman drawing, a bland temperament may increase the success rate of talisman creation, but it becomes difficult later on. Without emotional fluctuations, how can one create something exquisite? It is not a pity to ruin it."

Oh? Interesting

This young man is named Li Hui, and he calls himself Li Yingjun. The senior brother allows the junior brother to choose not based on cultivation level, but rather on the ability to survive. Among the three thousand six hundred disciples in the outer sect, I carefully considered and ultimately chose this seemingly incompetent fellow, because his presence is minimal to us cultivators. Perhaps when others find it difficult to escape the net, he will become the fish that slips through, embodying the idea of a single oversight amidst a hundred precautions.

These six individuals, four men and two women, are all outer disciples of the Yufu Sect. Master Cui stood with his hands clasped behind his back, his sharp gaze directed at the six, and his powerful spiritual sense flowed over them like rippling water, secretly admiring Brother Ge's meticulous work. However, when his spiritual sense swept over the last handsome young man, he slightly furrowed his brow

The fifth person was unremarkable in appearance, resembling a peasant, with rolled-up trousers and standing barefoot. His dark, rugged face appeared simple and honest, which made one instinctively let down their guard.

Next came the fourth person, a graceful woman with an innate charm. Even when lost in thought and standing still, she naturally displayed the most beautiful posture. This woman is named Lianluo Sha

"Junior disciple, have you selected the six candidates I asked you to prepare?" The voice was as loud as a bell, yet remarkably, only the two of them heard it, without a trace of sound leaking outside

The Dalong Dynasty, Haozhou, Yuqianshan

Dragon Scale Pattern? Even the head of a sect, when Cui Yunpeng heard the term Dragon Scale Pattern, fell into a moment of silence, and when he looked at Mo Xinghe again, he appeared somewhat hesitant

Disciple, please tell me about the origins of these six individuals

"Oh? Aside from having reached the sixth level of spiritual refinement, what else is special about him?" Master Cui looked again and again, yet found nothing remarkable.

Do not be deceived by the fact that this white jade lotus is so endearing; however, what kind of figures are the two elders of the jade talisman? Without casting another glance, I turned to look at the third person, who had two wisps of mustache.

Elder Ge said: "This woman is named Bai Yulian, and she is as her name suggests, possessing a cool and aloof demeanor. Her skills in talisman crafting are profound, yet few are aware of her accomplishments because she does not care for the fame and fortune of the outside world"

This Gao Yuhu is a skilled practitioner who has previously joined six major sects, with the Yufu Sect being the seventh. Despite his tall and robust appearance, which may seem honest and simple, he is, in fact, a figure akin to an assassin. His entry into the Yufu Sect appears to be for the purpose of targeting Zhang Tianhua.

Hmph, this third person is named Zhang Tianhua. If it weren't for the sect leader asking me to choose someone, I would not have known that there was a notorious flower thief hidden among the outer disciples

In accordance with the order, Ge Yuntao walked heavily towards the palace exit, and approximately a stick of incense later, six figures appeared.

"Have we really reached this point?" Elder Ge's lips trembled slightly as he closed his eyes in pain. How could such a vast enterprise be so easily abandoned?

From a distance, the snow-capped mountains are shrouded in mist, and amidst the eternal ice and snow, a vibrant green jade belt emerges boldly. Countless birds and beasts inhabit this area, where dense forests flourish and unique peaks rise one after another. On each mountain peak, palatial structures stand tall, adorned with intricately carved railings and exquisite pillars, showcasing unparalleled magnificence

Elder Ge nodded, clearly having long been aware of the matter regarding Zhang Tianhua's innate talent.

"Senior Brother..." Ge Yuntao called out, then fell silent. This was because he truly could not remember how many years it had been since his senior brother, the leader of the Yufu Sect, had last been angry. This time, the calamity facing the Yufu Sect...

Senior brother, those who achieve great things do not concern themselves with trivial matters. No matter how good the opportunities this person may have, what does it compare to the continuation of the sect's legacy?

This woman is graceful and elegant, even though she has fallen victim to Elder Ge's schemes, her eyes devoid of any spark still make her seem like a jade lotus, one that can only be admired from a distance and not touched. Her exquisite and ethereal demeanor is rare to encounter, and her slender waist, which can be held in a gentle embrace, makes most men who see her wish to cherish her in every possible way

Finally, Master Cui looked at the sixth person. He saw that this young man had a handsome appearance, a tall and slender figure, eyes like bright stars, and an imposing demeanor, seemingly adorned with gold and jade on the outside. However, upon a sweep of his spiritual sense, it was revealed that he possessed not even a trace of spiritual energy, his cultivation level was shockingly low, truly a case of being a failure within, and among the six, he was indeed a complete fool.

Indeed, the two of us are truly the outstanding talents among people. The sect master nodded, his gaze becoming exceptionally sharp, cutting off all feelings of regret in his mind, and looked towards the woman with arched eyebrows standing beside Mo Xinghe

"Junior Brother Yun Tao, this time it is not just one sect oppressing my Yu Fu, but rather three sects and four schools joining forces to encircle and suppress us. Those old fellows are quite afraid of death and are unwilling to get involved in this murky water, fearing they won't be able to wait for that pen to revive!" The sect leader, Cui Yunpeng, had a fierce expression, his fists cracking loudly as he clenched them, and he sneered, "Hmph, even if my Yu Fu has no chance of victory, I will still shatter the good teeth of those three sects and four schools."

"The junior disciple has always been meticulous in his work; how could he have chosen this one?" Master Cui could not help but furrow his brows

Elder Ge pointed at the dark-faced man and said: "When it comes to the person with the highest survival ability, it is neither the most skilled Mo Xinghe, nor the flower-picking escape artist Zhang Tianhua, nor the alluring Lian Luosha, but this Gao Yuhu."

Upon hearing this, Ge Yuntao's face showed a look of deep sorrow as he asked, "Has it really come to this point?"