Sect: Starting with Comprehending Thunder Skill Chapter 1170 - 516: Frenzied Talisman Painting

The essence of the materials, guided by the spell, began to reshape according to the form Li Yunjing envisioned in his mind.

The shaft of the "Jade Flower Celestial Brush" gradually took shape, its surface displaying patterns like stars. He finally opened the pill furnace, took out the brush, and then reshaped the brush tip with the fur from a top-notch tier three demon beast!

When the brand new "Jade Flower Celestial Brush" was held in Li Yunjing’s hand, it had already reached the level of a High Grade Treasure Artifact!

"Alas! My artifact refining skills are still lacking!"

Li Yunjing shook his head. Even with the dragon bone of a tier four ice dragon and various rare tier three materials, he still couldn’t elevate the "Jade Flower Celestial Brush" to the top level, which left him quite disappointed.

But at this moment, he couldn’t worry about anything else. Li Yunjing took out many materials again and began to refine the "Mountain and River Research Institute" according to the steps.

Eighteen days later, when the "Myriad Dao Glaze Furnace" was opened again, a brand new magical treasure transformed into an ancient-looking ink stone, its edges carved with patterns of mountains and rivers.

The "Mountain and River Research Institute" also elevated to the level of a High Grade Treasure Artifact!

On both treasures, numerous new tier three arrays were etched, enhancing the power of the magical artifacts.

"Great brush! Great ink stone! It’s a pity there’s a lack of cinnabar and talisman paper, otherwise, I would definitely create some new talismans!"

Li Yunjing picked up the newly-renovated "Jade Flower Celestial Brush", the starry patterns on the shaft glowed with a mysterious light, and a gentle wave of the brush automatically gathered spiritual energy, making it even more handy than before.

Looking again at the "Mountain and River Research Institute", a miniature world of mountains and rivers had actually formed inside the ink stone.

Blood injected into it would be automatically refined.

It could even serve to store blood!

With these two treasure artifacts, Li Yunjing’s efficiency in talisman making had increased by at least thirty percent.

Half a year passed in the blink of an eye.

The materials on Li Yunjing were finally used up.

He thought for a moment and decided to leave seclusion.

Some things Li Yunjing could not avoid.

The next morning, on the main peak of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect", mist swirled around.

Li Yunjing once again arrived at "Shenxiao Peak"!

Unlike the last time, Li Yunjing, with his cultivation in the Golden Core Realm, encountered no obstacles and virtually immediately saw the Sect Leader Venerable.

This discussion did not take place in the "Shenxiao Hall", but in Ming Lingchuan’s quiet chamber.

When Li Yunjing entered, he saw Bai Ming Lingchuan leisurely holding a jade cup, tasting tea, the fragrance of which filled the air, evidently the top-grade spirit tea.

"Disciple greets the Sect Leader Venerable!"

Faced with this mysterious sect leader, Li Yunjing dared not slack off and respectfully bowed.

"Dispense with the formalities!"

Ming Lingchuan’s eyes shone like lightning, scanning Li Yunjing up and down, revealing a trace of surprise.

Such a master, how could he not see through Li Yunjing’s state?

Had he broken through to the Golden Core Realm?

That was exceedingly fast!

Ming Lingchuan, being the sect leader and a supreme talent of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect", was secretly astounded by Li Yunjing’s cultivation speed.

Ming Lingchuan felt that in comparison to Li Yunjing, he was like a firefly competing with the bright moon.

It was an all-encompassing crushing!

For the first time, he felt that he might not be all that exceptional!

Not worthy of being called a genius.

"Have you come for the promotion to Vice Sect Leader?"

Ming Lingchuan gestured towards the chair beside him, indicating Li Yunjing to sit down, and then asked leisurely.

"Indeed."

Li Yunjing respectfully replied, "Disciple has made a breakthrough in cultivation during this training outside, and according to sect rules, a true disciple breaking through to the Golden Core Realm can be appointed as Vice Sect Leader."

"Quite so!"

The sect leader nodded, praising, "With such performance, you indeed qualify to become the sect’s Vice Sect Leader!"

Li Yunjing stayed silent after hearing this, knowing that the sect leader surely had more to say.

Sure enough, Ming Lingchuan continued, "However, every Vice Sect Leader must be assessed, and you are no exception."

"Since this is the rule, I am naturally no exception! Please give the task, Sect Leader Venerable, I am confident in completing it!"

Li Yunjing did not hold back and directly offered to take on the task.

"This assessment concerns the foundation of the sect. Do you know of the ’Dragon-Locking Abyss’ ten thousand miles northwest of the ’Shenxiao Dao Sect’?"

Ming Lingchuan put down the jade cup, the clinking sound resonating, thought for a moment, and spoke.

As Ming Lingchuan spoke, he raised his hand slightly and a map of mountains and rivers suddenly appeared on the wall, with a certain abyss marked in cinnabar, its edges drawn with fierce chains.

"Disciple has heard a little. It is said that this abyss suppresses the remnants of an ancient demon’s soul, and every hundred years it causes a demonic qi outbreak."

Li Yunjing’s gaze sharpened, noticing that this abyss was similar to the description of an ancient secret realm he had seen in the "Shenxiao Jade Scroll", making him realize what task Ming Lingchuan had given him.

"Excellent memory."

Ming Lingchuan clapped his hands and laughed, though his eyes showed no joy, "Recently, the ’Dragon-Locking Abyss’ has been frequently erratic. The elder guarding the formation has reported that the ’Nine Abodes Dragon-Binding Array’ used to suppress the demon soul has developed cracks. If you can lead a team to repair the array, and bring back three ’Dragon Blood Ganoderma’ growing at the bottom of the abyss, the position of Vice Sect Leader will unquestionably be yours."

Li Yunjing was about to agree when he saw a yellowed bamboo scroll slip from Ming Lingchuan’s sleeve: "This array concerns the safety of the sect and cannot tolerate any mistakes. This is the sect’s ’Explanation of the Dragon-Locking Array’, and you need to comprehend its key points within three days."

"Remember, within the ’Dragon-Locking Abyss’, besides the danger of the demon soul, there are also various forces coveting the power of the Demon Dao."

The sect leader suddenly leaned in closer, the pressure around him tangible like a shroud, "If anyone dares enter the ’Dragon-Locking Abyss’, they must be eliminated without mercy!"

"Disciple understands!"

Li Yunjing’s expression was solemn.

This was not merely an assessment, but also an opportunity to strike against the demon fiends within the Great Ming Cultivation Realm!

It seemed that the Sect Leader Venerable wished to see him demonstrate some prowess, so that the disciples from various peaks and halls within the sect could witness his true capabilities.

This made Li Yunjing understand the difficulty of the task!