Cultivation Starts with Rejuvenation

Compared to the external release of a Spirit Talisman's power, the Talisman Treasure with its inscribed Talisman powers has a breath-concealing effect. If not activated, its power cannot be revealed.

Once activated, however, it's irreversible.

As such, even the Qin Family's Ancestor can only judge based on the external form and inscriptions of the Talisman Treasure.

For this reason, it will not be taken out unless it's a matter of life and death.

Du Haizang, observing his actions, slowed his approaching steps.

Although he couldn't sense what powers the item in Qin Henian's hand possessed, it was surely not simple if it was considered a life-saving Talisman.

"Hmph, do you think a mere Talisman can defy the heavens?"

Holding the ancient Talisman Treasure, Qin Henian no longer appeared as solemn as before; his demeanor became somewhat indifferent, though still a bit reluctant.

Yet he had to admit that over the years, they had been too well-protected and underestimated the magical combat strength of the Demon Cultivators.

"You little demon child, this is a Talisman Treasure! Honestly, I hesitate to use it to destroy you two insignificant characters. I'll give you one last chance, get lost immediately!" Qin Henian raised the Talisman Treasure in his hand, not hiding his thoughts.

The confrontation today can already be considered a defeat, but he believed that the unexpected encounter, initial carelessness, insufficient understanding of the Corpse Puppet Sect's Demon Cultivators, and his concern for Qin Chuan all played a role, rather than simply lacking strength.

If he encounters them again, he will certainly be well-prepared, even determined to return home today at all costs to seek Talismans and Magical Artifacts specifically targeting Demon Cultivators.

"Hahaha, Talisman Treasure? Is that how you so-called righteous cultivators just bluff?" Du Haizang continued to laugh heartily, hiding behind the Silver Corpse.

But he was startled inside.

The mention of Talisman Treasures mostly came from ancient times, and any Magical Artifact made into a Talisman Treasure had to be of at least the Upper Three Grades.

Even the lowest-level Talisman Treasure poses a lethal threat to a Mid-stage True Core Cultivator.

Given Qin Henian's Fake Pill cultivation, he indeed could activate a Talisman Treasure.

"Then go to hell!" Qin Henian's voice instantly turned icy, and the Magical Power in his hand suddenly erupted.

Du Haizang's expression changed, rapidly cowering behind the Silver Corpse.

"Boom!"

However, in the next moment, there was no change in the Talisman Treasure in Qin Henian's hand, but a giant phantom hand suddenly appeared above Qin Chuan.

It abruptly slammed down on the Blood Bats surrounding Qin Chuan.

In an instant, the Blood Bats besieging Qin Chuan perished, turning into endless blood mist that returned to the Blood Cloud.

Qin Chuan was also snatched back behind Qin Henian by the phantom hand.

"Ancestor!" Qin Chuan was terrified, yet to catch his breath, he saw the black and rotting condition of Qin Henian's ribs and cried out involuntarily.

As for the Talisman Treasure in Qin Henian's hand, he had never heard of it, since it was the Qin Family's ultimate secret, known only to the Fake Pill Ancestor and the Patriarch.

A large number of Blood Bats perished instantly, and the floating Blood Cloud was affected, and both Li Ji'an and Yan Qingwan clearly felt some pressure relief.

However, when Qin Henian intended to strike again to exterminate the Blood Bats surrounding Li Ji'an, the corpse poison infiltrated deeper, even showing signs of invading his Dantian.

Once corpse poison invades the Dantian, let alone recovery afterward, it might even be impossible to activate the ancient Talisman Treasure in hand again.

Reluctantly, he could only transmit a message to Li Ji'an and Yan Qingwan, telling them to break through with all their strength and come to him.

"Alright!" While dealing with the Blood Bats, Li Ji'an had been paying attention to the battle between Qin Henian and Du Haizang.

These Blood Bats posed little threat to him; even if they broke through his Body-Protecting Dharma Shield, his Second Tier Mid-stage Hundred-Forged Physique would leave them in despair.

Even the Blood Spirit Saintess in front posed little threat to him.

Over this period of combat, combined with the previous use of the Blood Spirit Mark technique by this woman, he judged that her magic mainly relied on Blood Spirit Power, which indeed had an advantage over ordinary Dharma Cultivators who hadn't undergone Body Refining, possibly allowing a slim intrusion into the opponent's body without breaking the Body-Protecting Dharma Shield, causing fatal damage.

However, in terms of blood condensation control techniques, Li Ji'an was not bad either, only lacking some techniques.

Of course, most crucially, he had several Talismans specifically countering the opponent's trump cards.

"Aunt, be careful!" Qin Henian had already taken out the family's ultimate secret, and Li Ji'an was no longer stingy, instantly launching a Second Tier Late-stage Flame Talisman towards the Blood Cloud.

Boom~

A sea of flames surged, engulfing the Blood Cloud nearly instantly!

"What!"

"Such power, at least a Second Tier Late-stage Spirit Talisman!"

"Ah!"

In an instant, the Blood Bats were incinerated, and the strands of blood gas were instantly burnt away by the flames.

From within the flame-encased Blood Cloud came a heart-rending cry.

"Go!" Li Ji'an flashed to Yan Qingwan's side and flew with her towards Qin Henian.

Meanwhile, Du Haizang's expression turned solemn, and he activated a Jade Bottle, unleashing a torrent of Black Water to douse the raging flames.

The Black Water surged fiercely, naturally countering fire, yet upon contact with the flames, it gained no advantage, only absorbing part of the flames' strength.

"This flame...already has the power of a two or three Tenths Tier Three Talisman!" Du Haizang felt slight surprise, subconsciously glancing at Li Ji'an.

The previously unnoticed mere Foundation Establishment Mid-stage cultivator actually possessed a Second Tier Late-stage premium-level Spirit Talisman.

This somewhat exceeded his understanding of the Celestial Cyan Domain's Cultivation Realm.

"Senior Brother, I must drain this person's Essence Blood and refine them into a Human Puppet." Seizing the moment when the Black Water attracted the flames' power, Xue Ling'Er escaped from the flames.

She had just steadied herself by Du Haizang's side, glaring venomously at Li Ji'an.

Undoubtedly, this Flame Talisman had been quite a setback for her; not only did she abandon two-tenths of her Blood Spirit Power, but it also burnt all her body hair.