C32 Dragon Transformation Heavenly Talisman

Lin Wentian immediately grasped the gravity of the situation. Though Wang Fei had survived, he was destined to be disabled for life.

In today's world, particularly within martial arts families, those who cannot cultivate are deemed even more worthless than the disabled, reminiscent of Xiao Yu's previous inability to condense a Spirit River.

"Brother Wang, could there be some misunderstanding? The Lin Family knows Young Master Wang Fei well, and our families are on the verge of uniting. Who would dare commit such an act?" Lin Wentian remained incredulous that anyone from the Lin Family would dare ambush Wang Fei.

Among the younger members, few would have the audacity, let alone the capability. And the elders? They were well aware of the power dynamics between the Wang and Lin Families and would have no reason to entangle with Wang Fei. Who would take such a risk?

"Last night, Fei'er mentioned that it appeared to be an outsider from your Lin Family, someone named Xiao Yu," Wang Yue stated icily.

Upon hearing this, Lin Wentian almost doubted his ears.

Could Xiao Yu be responsible? But how could someone who had struggled for years to cultivate and condense a Spirit River suddenly have the power to cripple Wang Fei?

Despite his skepticism, Lin Wentian, confronted with Wang Yue's stern demeanor, dared not press further.

"Is it truly him?" Lin Xuehan pondered, her heart stirring with tumult. It was one thing to speculate, but quite another to reconcile Xiao Yu's recent achievements with the ability to inflict such harm on Wang Fei.

Yet, with Wang Yue's own admission, disbelief was no longer an option.

"What other secrets does he hold?" Lin Xuehan's emotions were a whirlwind of complexity, as a pang of regret within her swelled.

Xiao Yu had recently condensed two Spirit Rivers with remarkable speed, effortlessly produced a Spirit-gathering Talisman and a fortune of 100,000 crystals at the Drunken Star Tower, and now this. The memories Lin Xuehan had long set aside suddenly snapped into sharp focus.

Memories of her time with Xiao Yu flooded Lin Xuehan's mind—the scenes of them playing together in their youth and the intricate details of Xiao Yu guiding her cultivation at the age of ten. The more she reminisced, the heavier her heart grew, as if she had committed an error that would haunt her for life.

"Brother Wang, please, remain calm. I assure you, you will receive a satisfactory explanation!" Lin Wentian, though skeptical, knew he had to take a stand. He summoned a servant and commanded, "Go, bring that scoundrel Xiao Yu to me at once!" His eyes blazed with murderous intent as he spoke.

If Xiao Yu was indeed behind this, he was jeopardizing the alliance between the Lin Family and the Wang Family. The fact that Wang Yue had come to confront him personally was enough reason for Lin Wentian to want Xiao Yu dead.

Wang Yue, however, simply let out a contemptuous snort and stood aside, silent.

...

Xiao Yu examined the Talisman before him with a sense of satisfaction. Utilizing the Arcane Arts, he had at last succeeded in inscribing the final one. As the Talisman was completed, it unleashed a fearsome power, as though the blood's original owner had been resurrected.

But this overwhelming presence was fleeting, quickly retracting back into the Talisman Stone.

"With this Dragon Transformation Heavenly Talisman in my possession, I could face the Wang Family head-on, and they would not be able to best me!" Securing the Talisman, Xiao Yu's anxiety subsided significantly.

Despite regaining his memories, his cultivation in this life remained too feeble to confront the myriad challenges he faced. The Dragon Transformation Heavenly Talisman could provide him with a much-needed boost in strength.

This Talisman, a relic from ten thousand years past, was inscribed by Xiao Yu as a second-grade Talisman. However, the true power of such Talismans is not strictly defined by grade.

The potency of a Talisman is influenced by the inscriber's prowess, the quality of the Talisman Embodiment, and most critically, the spirit blood used in its creation. The more potent the spirit blood, the more formidable the Dragon Transformation Heavenly Talisman becomes. Relying on the residual power within the blood, the Talisman is not overly complex to inscribe, but the requisite spirit blood is exceedingly rare, making such Talismans a rarity.

The Dragon Transformation Heavenly Talisman's sole purpose was to activate and harness the latent divine power within one's spirit blood. When combined with the Talisman Imprint's power, it could forcibly elevate one's cultivation level.

This process, known as dragon transformation, is akin to achieving the temporary state of a carp turning into a dragon.

Xiao Yu's Talisman was of a middle-grade quality. Once activated, it granted him a short-term cultivation level on par with the Qi-transforming Stage. With his arsenal of Battle Spells, he was unmatched by anyone at that stage.

However, the Talisman had its drawbacks, namely its limited uses. Xiao Yu's Talisman could be used only three times, with each activation lasting about fifteen minutes.

Powerful as the Talisman was, Xiao Yu's own cultivation level was still relatively weak. Forcibly enhancing his cultivation placed immense strain on his body, and overuse could potentially cause his body to burst.

Xiao Yu anointed the Dragon Transformation Heavenly Talisman with his blood before securing it on his person.

Talismans that affect the physical body often require the user's blood to create a personal imprint, enabling activation. This was true for both Wang Fei's previously used Death Substitute Talisman and Xiao Yu's current Dragon Transformation Heavenly Talisman.

Having completed these preparations, Xiao Yu emerged from his room to find the day already bright and Lin Yurou waiting with a prepared breakfast.

Thanks to the several hundred thousand crystals Xiao Yu had given her, Lin Yurou was able to prepare a lavish and nutritious breakfast, beneficial for any cultivator.

"Yuer, what was that terrifying energy fluctuation coming from your room earlier? What were you doing?" Lin Yurou asked with concern as they sat at the breakfast table.

Since leaving the Outer Mansion, she felt increasingly out of touch with her son, as if he harbored many secrets she was unaware of.

"Mother, I was crafting a Talisman. I am now a Talisman Master!" Xiao Yu replied cheerfully.

His voice carried a youthful eagerness, as though he were anticipating praise from an elder.

Despite his past life as the Ninth Heaven Sovereign, in this new life, before regaining his memories, he was but an ordinary person. Thus, in his mother's presence, he allowed himself the comfort of being just that.

"Exactly, exactly!" Lin Yurou chuckled, yet she didn't take Xiao Yu's words to heart.

How difficult was it to become a Talisman Master? It was so challenging that among tens of thousands, perhaps not even one could achieve it. She really didn't believe it was possible.

"Mother, why are you eating so little?" Xiao Yu asked, having just finished a Spirit Fruit. He noticed that Lin Yurou had only nibbled a few bites before she stopped.

Previously, it was said that they lived in straitened circumstances within the Lin Family, and Lin Yurou would save everything for him. But now, he was in no shortage of crystals, and the food he consumed was far from ordinary. Everything was a Spiritual Object, greatly beneficial to one's health, yet Lin Yurou still ate as sparingly as before.

"Mother, you shouldn't eat too much of these things. Eating too much can make you feel unwell," Lin Yurou explained with a smile.

Xiao Yu was puzzled. These items were indeed nourishing, but there was no rule against eating them in abundance. With Spirit Fruits, for instance, the worst that could happen from overindulgence was a bit of bloating, but they wouldn't harm anyone.

"Mother, let me check your pulse," Xiao Yu offered earnestly. Even though Lin Yurou had already taken his Heaven Seizing Jade Spirit Liquid, he remained deeply concerned for her well-being.