Xu Ping pondered for a moment and ultimately decided to act prudently.

Choosing just one was enough.

At present, he displayed a cultivation level of only Mid-Stage Foundation Establishment. If he were to reveal his Talisman Master skills had already reached Third-rank Middle Grade, it would indeed be too startling.

No one could guarantee that the Luoyun Sect wouldn't covet him because of it.

For some external items, there was truly no need to take such a risk.

After all, he had a long life ahead and plenty of time to wait.

As for what exactly to choose, Xu Ping already had an idea in mind.

Currently, the Water Lake Rat had yet to break through to Second-stage Middle Grade, and the Hundred Bamboo Wood hadn't grown enough to refine seventy-two flying swords. Hence, Quasi-Tier Three Artifact Refining could only be put aside for now.

It's more urgent to get hold of the Talisman Array inheritance.

If this Talisman Array inheritance could play a critical role in constructing the Tri-talismans, then it would be quite rewarding.

With a plan in mind, Xu Ping turned towards the cultivation chamber.

Though his Talisman Master skills were now at Third-rank Middle Grade, crafting a Third-rank Lower Grade Breaking Charm was quite challenging, especially since he hadn't tried it before, so it was best to familiarize himself as early as possible.

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...

Time slowly passed.

Time gently flowed.

Just as Xu Ping was peacefully crafting talismans at Thousand Leaves Mountain, a piece of explosive news suddenly spread.

The relic that appeared in the Wanzhe Waters was actually the cultivation site of the Nine Nether Elder from several thousand years ago.

More shockingly, the Luoyun Sect Leader Jiang Tian successfully formed a Nascent Soul thanks to the Infant Devouring Pill acquired from the relic.

This news was like a heavy bomb, causing a furore in a short time within Yue Country, and then swiftly spreading to the neighboring Hu Country and Feng Country.

The cultivation realm where Yue Country was situated known as "Nanchuan," spanned vast and boundless lands, covering hundreds of countries.

And Yue, Hu, and Feng countries were located at the northern edge of the Nanchuan cultivation realm.

Although there were several smaller countries still lingering in the north, their highest combat prowess only consisted of Golden Core stage cultivators and were truly not worth mentioning.

Moreover, at the intersection of Yue, Hu, and Feng countries, stood an imposing and massive mountain range, stretching in a "Y" shape, separating the three countries.

This was the 'Yellow Dragon Mountain Range.'

Several thousand years ago, the Nine Nether Elder was without doubt the top cultivator, even faintly carrying the stature of the top cultivator among Yue, Hu, and Feng countries.

Thus, when news of the Nine Nether Elder's relic and the Infant Devouring Pill came out, Yue Country instantly became feverish, and even the cultivators of Hu and Feng countries went mad over it.

The renown of the Nine Nether Elder, coupled with the allure of the Infant Devouring Pill, the influence of these two combined is self-evident.

Even those deeply rooted Nascent Soul sects would likely fight to the death for such a chance.

Moreover, as revealed by those who participated in exploring the relic and were lucky enough to survive, many areas of the Ruins Deserted Island had yet to be explored.

The Luoyun Sect merely succeeded in breaking one of the internal restrictions and obtained the Infant Devouring Pill.

This news, without a doubt, was like pouring oil on a dry wood, making the cultivators of the three countries even more frenzied.

To acquire the Infant Devouring Pill merely by breaking an internal restriction, it's truly unimaginable how many rare treasures lie hidden within the relic!

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Thousand Leaves Mountain!

In the pavilion.

"Is this true?"

When Xu Ping heard this news from Duan Shuang and Gong Yang, his face couldn't help but turn serious.

Previously, the Ruins Deserted Island was almost forgotten in obscurity due to the outbreak of sinister calamities compounded by Hu Country's brazen invasion.

Now this news suddenly arriving, without a doubt, brought the Ruins Deserted Island back into the spotlight of everyone's focus, once again becoming the storm center of various factions' attention.

If the news is true.

Then compared to the dreadful sinister forces on the island, they would seem insignificant.

"It should be true, Shuize Sect has presented plenty of evidence proving this deserted island relic is indeed the cultivation site of the Nine Nether Elder," Gong Yang said with a bitter smile.

"Shuize Sect?"

Upon hearing this name, Xu Ping's brows furrowed, "How is Shuize Sect involved in this? Could it be that they deliberately leaked the news?"

"Most likely!"

"Most likely it is so!"

Duan Shuang nodded lightly, "Shuize Sect and Luoyun Sect have long become sworn enemies, completely broken apart. After the retreat of Hu Country's cultivators, Shuize Sect can't possibly stand up to Luoyun Sect on their own."

"Even with Shuize Sect's Array protection, their downfall is just a matter of time."

"Having been besieged and immobilized by sinister forces, releasing this news must be an effort to disrupt the entire Yue Country's situation, preventing Luoyun Sect from dealing with them calmly."

Xu Ping naturally understood Duan Shuang's analysis.

However, he secretly speculated that even Shuize Sect and Hu Country's leadership might have known this secret all along.

This would explain why Hu Country dared to brazenly launch an invasion back when Luoyun Sect's ancestor Yun Chengzi hadn't yet passed away.

"Ah, Yue Country barely calmed down for less than two years, and now it might fall into turmoil again," Xu Ping couldn't help but sigh softly.

Yet compared to Hu Country's invasion, this incident was somewhat better.

As long as he stays peacefully at Thousand Leaves Mountain and doesn't easily meddle in the Ruins Deserted Island's muddy waters, with his current strength, the risk factor should not be too high.

"Whoever said otherwise, this time perhaps the cultivators from Hu and Feng countries will swarm like bees, and it's not unimaginable for Nascent Soul stage cultivators to fight openly,"

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