Seeking Fortune and Avoiding Evil in the Cultivation World Chapter 831 - 420: The Ten Thousand Beasts Secret Realm Five Years Later: Senior Brother Xiao Huo’s Adventure (Part 2)

"I have finally made it back to the Sect."

"The Western Continent remains far too treacherous."

"For Foundation Establishment Cultivators like us, the land is crawling with Demon Cultivators."

"One doesn't just encounter Tier Two Demon Cultivators there; even Tier Three Demon Cultivators roam about."

"A single lapse in judgment results in a tragic end, where one's very existence fades into nothingness."

"Had it not been for the Substitute Death Talisman my master granted me, I cannot say how many times I would have perished by now."

Xiao Huo spoke, his voice thick with emotion.

The further he roams on his adventures, the more he appreciates the sanctuary of the Sect.

Life within the Sect's walls is simply too secure and filled with comfort.

By remaining inside, one faces no peril and receives a steady supply of medicinal elixirs.

Under such conditions, one's Cultivation can improve steadily and naturally.

The sole drawback is the lack of additional fortuitous encounters.

To those seeking to push their boundaries, such safety feels like a shackle, which is why he originally chose to depart and explore the world.

Naturally, he did not leave without making extensive preparations.

He had traded for a vast array of Talismans, focusing specifically on the Substitute Death Talisman.

This particular Talisman serves as a shield against fatal strikes.

On several previous occasions, he had crossed paths with Tier Three Demon Cultivators.

Without the protection of the Substitute Death Talisman, his life would have surely ended prematurely.

This experience left him in awe of his master’s Talisman crafting skills, which had clearly reached a pinnacle—a height he currently cannot hope to scale.

"The Substitute Death Talisman is truly a remarkable thing."

"Even during the ancient era, these were standard items prepared by all the Major Sects."

"Virtually every disciple of those sects carried one."

"It was specifically because of these Substitute Death Talismans that those disciples were so difficult to kill."

"Furthermore, the quality of your Sect’s Substitute Death Talismans is exceptional, capable of enduring nine fatal blows."

"Before you depart again, you ought to trade for several more."

The Magical Treasure, the Fire Dragon Tripod, remarked, echoing the sentiment regarding the importance of the Substitute Death Talisman.

No matter the age within the Void Realm, the Substitute Death Talisman remains a vital asset.

It was genuinely shocked that the Primordial Talisman Sect Leader possessed such divine skill in Talisman crafting.

Standard Substitute Death Talismans typically only negate a single killing blow.

Yet, the versions produced by the Primordial Talisman Sect could withstand nine.

One could only conclude that the Sect Leader’s mastery of the Dao of Talismans was unparalleled, exceeding any Talisman Master it had ever encountered.

It was truly a feat beyond the imagination.

Despite the thinness of the Spiritual Qi in the Void Realm during this age, brilliant geniuses continued to surface.

The current weakness of the cultivation world was merely a result of the limitations imposed by the environment and the era.

Had that Sect Leader been born in the ancient era, he likely would have possessed the talent to ascend as an Immortal.

"That is a certainty."

"If I could trade for a massive hoard of High-tier Talismans, their sheer power would be enough to overwhelm those Tier Three Demon Cultivators, and perhaps even slay a Tier Four Demon Cultivator."

"Regrettably, my Contribution Points are not infinite; I must use them with caution."

Xiao Huo gave a helpless shake of his head.

While he had the right to exchange his points for a mountain of High-tier Talismans from the Sect, the reality was different.

His Contribution Points were a finite resource, preventing him from being so wasteful.

Resources must be applied where they are most effective; even as the Eldest Senior Brother, he had to be frugal.

"You truly should acquire more Talismans."

"I believe you have noticed the changes over these last few years."

"The density of the world's Spiritual Qi is rising at a rapid pace."

"It is possible that a Spiritual Energy Revival is truly beginning within the Void Realm."

"And this restoration is happening quickly."

"In a mere four or five years, the concentration of Spiritual Qi has risen by two or three percent; something significant is being stirred up."

The Fire Dragon Tripod spoke with a serious tone.

This phenomenon was equally startling to the treasure.

Common cultivators might miss such subtle shifts, but a Magical Treasure like itself was different.

As a relic from the ancient era, it held many hidden truths.

It was also incredibly attuned to the levels of Spiritual Qi.

It recalled that when it first emerged from the Ten Thousand Beasts Secret Realm nearly eight years ago, the Spiritual Qi of the Western Continent was quite standard.

However, starting five years back, the essence between heaven and earth began to swell at a noticeable rate.

This shift resulted in massive changes across the world.

Various Spiritual Objects and Spirit Medicines began to sprout everywhere, like bamboo shoots after a spring rain.

This also allowed many Demon Cultivators in the Western Continent to quickly bolster their power, making them far more formidable opponents.

Of course, the impact of this change does not seem overwhelming just yet.

The concern is that this is only the result of five years.

If this continues for ten, twenty, or even a hundred years, the world will be transformed beyond recognition.

"Fire Dragon Daoist, do you truly believe the Void Realm can return to the glory of the ancient era, as you mentioned?" Xiao Huo asked, his heart racing with excitement.

He was well aware that due to the current environment, cultivators of all races in the Void Realm are capped at the Divinity Transformation stage, granting a life of three thousand years.

When compared to the legendary figures of the ancient era, they are vastly outmatched.

To a mortal, three thousand years is an eternity.

But having set foot upon the path of Cultivation, his goals were far grander.

Though he is currently only at the Foundation Establishment stage and far from the Divinity Transformation realm, he still dreams of Immortality.

It would be a tragedy if his path was blocked by environmental limits despite having the talent to go further.

If the world returns to its ancient state, then the gates to becoming an Immortal might open for him once more.