Seeking Fortune and Avoiding Evil in the Cultivation World Chapter 970 - 454: Guidance of the Heavenly Dao, Awakening the Longevity Life Chart (Part 2)

Our encounter is destined by fate.

"This Communication Talisman is unique—accept it and refine it right away."

"Once you've refined it, you'll link up with fellow cultivators who hold Life Charts."

"Oh, and I've prepared a few Talismans myself; here, take these to serve as your hidden aces."

With a casual flick of his wrist, Jiang Fan flung a Space Ring over to Li Changsheng.

A peculiar look crossed his face, as though he were some veteran mentor doling out perks to the story's hero, granting beginner-level aid—it stirred a deeply arcane vibe within him.

Yet he could tell that this act deepened the karmic bond linking him to Li Changsheng.

In the shadows of fate, his own Destiny wove tighter with Li Changsheng's Destiny.

This move even boosted the power of his personal Destiny by a noticeable margin.

"My gratitude, Senior."

Li Changsheng blinked in surprise.

His fortune today struck him as extraordinarily favorable.

Not just escaping the demonic disaster unscathed, but now gaining artifacts from this enigmatic senior too.

After three decades of life, this marked his inaugural stroke of massive luck.

For an instant, words escaped him entirely.

"Naturally, there's no concern about these cultivators recalling any details."

"The moment I depart, everything from this moment will slip from their minds completely."

"They won't even recall my presence here at all."

Jiang Fan gestured dismissively with his hand.

"Might I learn the senior's esteemed name?"

Li Changsheng inquired.

"Simply address me as Talisman Daoist."

In a swift blur, Jiang Fan disappeared from the spot.

Boom~~

Right then, the spellbound Foundation Establishment cultivators began stirring awake, one after another.

Clarity returned to their gazes.

"Incredible—they've truly erased all memory of the senior."

Li Changsheng observed Jiang Fan's fading silhouette and saw that the nearby Foundation Establishment cultivators had blanked out on the recent events, including the earlier assault by demons.

Much less any trace of the elusive senior Talisman Daoist.

Were it not for his own sharp recollection, he'd question his sanity.

This proved beyond doubt that the enigmatic senior Talisman Daoist was no run-of-the-mill cultivator, wielding powers far beyond the ordinary—otherwise, pulling off such a miracle would be out of reach.

"A Communication Talisman? Refining it lets me connect with others who have Life Charts?"

"If that's the case, it's an enormous boon for someone like me."

"That senior's abilities are bottomless; if he meant me harm, he could've struck directly without hesitation."

"No reason for these indirect tactics."

Li Changsheng balled his hand into a fist.

He resolved to refine this karmic Communication Talisman without delay.

...

At the same time, Jiang Fan slipped away quietly from the area and set off to delve into the Ten Thousand Treasures Spiritual Ruins.

"Tsk tsk, the Ten Thousand Treasures Spiritual Ruins?"

"It's the most famous Secret Realm in the Great Xuan Dynasty, brimming with endless treasures."

"Every Foundation Establishment cultivator dreams of venturing into this Secret Realm."

"It unlocks once every decade, drawing hordes of Foundation Establishment cultivators each cycle."

"With that in mind, the Ten Thousand Treasures Spiritual Ruins stands as the prime spot to locate more Life Chart holders."

Jiang Fan gripped his fist tightly, his excitement surging.

He had been mulling over ways to track down additional cultivators bearing Life Charts.

Scouring town after town would drag on endlessly, with no guarantee of results.

It'd amount to hunting for a single needle amid a vast stack of hay.

However, with these Foundation Establishment cultivators flooding into the Ten Thousand Treasures Spiritual Ruins, the game changed completely.

No need to wander far; lingering in this Secret Realm's domain would draw them straight to him, letting him uncover plenty of Life Chart cultivators.

Forging ties with even more bearers of Life Charts.

For him, the Ten Thousand Treasures Spiritual Ruins was a matchless haven of prospects.

The rewards hidden within were staggeringly plentiful.

"But landing here out of the blue—could this be the Spirit Ruins Realm's Heaven’s Dao nudging me along?"

Jiang Fan's mind stirred, compelled to ponder this angle.

Showing up right at the Ten Thousand Treasures Spiritual Ruins and crossing paths with a Seven-Colored Life Chart owner—such alignments weren't everyday occurrences; it screamed inevitable destiny.

Without his arrival at the Ten Thousand Treasures Spiritual Ruins, Li Changsheng could have perished for sure.

In typical times, Li Changsheng might pull through, given the immense Destiny shielding a Seven-Colored Life Chart bearer.

But these weren't ordinary days; the whole Spirit Ruins Realm faced invasion from demons and bizarre forces.

Destiny churned in utter turmoil.

Under such chaos, even favored Children of Fortune could fall swiftly in disasters.

No matter their innate gifts, without time to mature, they remained fragile at heart.

"The Spirit Ruins Realm truly is a remarkable Great Thousand World, harboring so many distinct Life Charts."

"So, what of the Void Realm—how many special Life Charts does it boast?"

Jiang Fan's intrigue deepened regarding the Life Charts in the Void Realm, once hailed as the pinnacle world of the Mortal Realm, said to edge closest to the Immortal Realm, and birthplace of legions of powerhouses.

Over endless eras, one could fathom the Void Realm's formidable might.

Precisely that allure turned it into a bullseye, enduring brutal onslaughts.

Which brought it to its present plight.

Boom~~

In that instant, a transmission plunged straight into the depths of Jiang Fan's mind-sea.

"The Ten Thousand Treasures Spiritual Ruins overflows with riches, yet the finest prizes lie within the Ten Thousand Treasures Hall; alas, strange entities have set their sights on it. They block these Immortal Realm treasures from aiding the Spirit Ruins Realm, pouring vast resources into breaching the Ten Thousand Treasures Spiritual Ruins.

If left unchecked, the Ten Thousand Treasures Spiritual Ruins will crumble, its treasures corrupted by strange entities, striking a devastating blow to the Spirit Ruins Realm."

"Destiny offers a guiding whisper."

"Destiny Hint One: Aware of the peril engulfing the Ten Thousand Treasures Spiritual Ruins, you resolve to rush toward the Ten Thousand Treasures Hall (tap for exact coordinates) and foil the strange entities' scheme.

Regrettably, arriving prematurely means not just clashing with the strange entities' aggression, but also facing suspicion from the Ten Thousand Treasures Hall's guardians—you endure setbacks on both fronts, meeting your end at the strange entities' clutches."

"Destiny Hint Two: Luck smiles on those who time it right; sensing the crisis in the Ten Thousand Treasures Spiritual Ruins, you recognize the present isn't ideal for intervention.

The strange entities' push into the Ten Thousand Treasures Hall faces stiff resistance from the Artifact Spirit, which will fend them off desperately, igniting brutal warfare that spells life-or-death stakes.

Thus, biding your time for two months lets you swoop in when they're drained, effortlessly dismantling the strange entities while seizing command of the Ten Thousand Treasures Hall, claiming the snipe-and-clam's prize.

True enough, this will earn you the strange entities' fierce hatred, marking you as the Spirit Ruins Realm's chief adversary, and the moniker Talisman Daoist will echo across the Spirit Ruins Realm—yet such fame might prove advantageous, as true genius invites no jealousy."

"Destiny Hint Three: You could opt to ignore it all, retreating to the Ice Prison to sidestep peril and evade direct confrontation with the strange entities.

However, this would allow the strange entities to fully seize the Ten Thousand Treasures Spiritual Ruins, corrupting its treasures and inflicting grave harm on the Spirit Ruins Realm."

Invasion by strange entities?! Upon grasping the message, Jiang Fan's pupils shrank sharply; he'd long detected the Ten Thousand Treasures Spiritual Ruins pulsing with ill omens, now revealed as the work of strange entities—no surprise, given the vague threats he'd sensed.

This might explain why the Spirit Ruins Realm's Heavenly Dao drew him precisely here.

Rushing in blindly could unleash unforeseen perils; caution in every step was vital.

"Hold off for two months to snag the snipe-and-clam's gain?"

"Seems the Ten Thousand Treasures Hall's Artifact Spirit harbors little warmth for human cultivators."

"Very well, then we'll wait it out."

"An ideal window to push toward the Sixth-Layer of Divinity Transformation."

Jiang Fan rubbed his chin thoughtfully.

He sensed the Ten Thousand Treasures Spiritual Ruins doubled as a prime Cultivation haven, where training would accelerate his gains, propelling his Cultivation forward swiftly.

All the while, he could hunt for additional Life Chart cultivators amid the Ten Thousand Treasures Spiritual Ruins.

This approach yielded twin gains, packed with upsides.