I Can Fix My Talent in Hundred Lives-Chapter 222 - 187: Talisman Infant

Nine Cloud Peak, as the morning light just spread over the White Jade Square, a burst of hearty laughter came from the sky, and a crimson Escape Light raced like a flame, landing steadily in the center of the square.

As the Escape Light dispersed, the figure of Master Shi Fang revealed itself—he was barefoot, with a red gourd slung across his waist, exuding a boozy aroma, and his body was enveloped in a flowing talisman light, exuding an unrestrained boldness.

"Fellow Daoist Micro-Image, how have you been?"

Master Shi Fang laughed heartily as he stepped forward, twirling the red gourd in his hand, and took another swig.

Accompanied by the sound of "gurgling" as he drank, the liquor from the gourd trickled down the corner of his mouth, soaking the Magic Robe on his chest, yet he didn’t mind at all, his eyes full of eagerness.

Chen Sheng had just finished a round of "Great Wilderness Heaven-tearing Hand" cultivation and quickly stepped forward to greet him with a laugh and a cupped fist:

"Fellow Daoist Shi Fang, what brings you to Nine Cloud Peak today? Are you here to seek some spirit wine again?"

Having known Master Shi Fang for over a hundred years, Chen Sheng was well aware of this Talisman Dao Grandmaster’s nature—seemingly rough but actually meticulous, especially fond of wine, he would never leave without sharing a few jars of Spirit Wine every time he visited.

"The spirit wine can wait, today I have a great matter to discuss with you!"

Master Shi Fang waved his hand, his eyes sparkling with excitement:

"The opening of the Ancient Yue Grotto Heaven is near, such a once-in-a-millennium opportunity, I specifically came to invite you to join me!"

"You possess Sword Heart and Sword Intent, and can arrange a Tier Three High Grade Sword Array, I am proficient in Talismanic Dao Breaking Ban, and my cultivation is slightly superior, our years of magical combat have been quite harmonious, this time supporting each other, we might be able to contend for the opportunity in the Secret Realm with those Golden Core Perfection Cultivators!"

As he spoke, he patted Chen Sheng’s shoulder, his tone tinged with urgency:

"You must know that cultivators from all sects are forming teams, as the dangers and uncertainties in the Secret Realm make solo efforts too difficult to succeed."

"Even Master Dust Transformation and Master of All Things, those Golden Core Perfection Cultivators, have rallied three to five friends to form alliances, though we are merely Late-stage and Mid-stage Golden Core, our methods may not be inferior to theirs!"

This is indeed the norm for Yue Country cultivators exploring the Secret Realm—not everyone is a peerless warrior who roams the world alone; teaming up and exchanging resources is the most pragmatic way to seize opportunities.

Chen Sheng, upon hearing this, merely shook his head gently, a gentle smile forming on his lips:

"I’m afraid I must disappoint you, I have no intention of going to the Ancient Yue Grotto Heaven this time."

"What?"

The smile on Master Shi Fang’s face froze instantly, the wine gourd almost slipping from his hand, as he stared wide-eyed, stepping forward to fix his gaze on Chen Sheng, his tone full of incredulity:

"You must be joking! The Ancient Yue Grotto Heaven! It opens once every fifteen hundred years, many cultivators never encounter it in their lifetime, even enduring to the end of their lifespan, and you say you are not going?"

He truly couldn’t comprehend—although Chen Sheng was already a Tier Three Top Level Alchemist, the Nascent Fruit, such a treasure for Nascent Soul, was a fatal temptation for any Golden Core Cultivator, how could someone willingly give it up?

"It’s no joke."

Chen Sheng put away his smile, his gaze becoming solemn, as he gestured for Master Shi Fang to walk with him into the cave dwelling:

"Fellow Daoist, please follow me inside for a detailed discussion."

The two of them entered the cave dwelling, Chen Sheng personally poured Master Shi Fang a cup of Spirit Tea, the tea broth emanated a faint orchid fragrance, slightly soothing his inner restlessness.

Master Shi Fang, however, was not in the mood for tea, setting down the cup to urgently persuade:

"Fellow Daoist, you must think it over! Once this opportunity is missed, the next opening will be in fifteen hundred years, neither you nor I, even the current Nascent Soul True Monarchs, might not endure until then!"

This was indeed true—although the sect’s records stated the Ancient Yue Grotto Heaven "opens every fifteen hundred years," a thorough investigation of historical opening records would reveal that this timing was never fixed.

It could open as early as thirteen hundred years, or as late as eighteen hundred years, fluctuations of three to five hundred years were common.

Just like the last opening, which was supposed to occur fifteen hundred years in, was delayed by over four hundred years!

Back then, those True Inheritors who waited desperately for the event, never lived to see the Secret Realm open, ultimately passing away in regret during their seclusion, never glimpsing even the entrance to the Secret Realm.

It is precisely because of such uncertainty, a few days ago in the Grand Hall of Primordial Magnetic Peak, the Inner Sect Golden Core Cultivators of the Daoist Sect could not conceal their excitement, even the usually steady Master Dust Transformation could hardly contain the joy in his heart.

For them, encountering the opening of the Grotto Heaven while at Golden Core Perfection, with lifespan still to spare, was akin to heavenly favor!

It must be understood, even for Nascent Soul True Monarchs, if unfortunate, being caught between two opening intervals, they may not encounter the opening of the Grotto Heaven.

Not only the core cultivators of the Daoist Sect, even the slightly weaker Outer Sect Golden Core, or even those cultivators born from Loose Cultivators, harbored similar thoughts.

Such an opportunity, once encountered, is a divine gift!

Such thoughts have long been ingrained in every cultivator’s bones, becoming their greatest motivation to take risks willingly.

Even though they know, the Secret Realm is fraught with dangers, the hope of obtaining the Nascent Fruit is slim, more likely they would only be able to scavenge some ordinary Spiritual Materials in the peripheral areas, possibly even encountering misfortune.

But no one willingly gives up—the path of a cultivator is inherently about seizing opportunities amidst risks, seeking breakthroughs in dire situations, as long as there is a sliver of hope, they’re willing to venture.

After all, missing such a chance is missing it for a lifetime.

The more Master Shi Fang spoke, the more excited he became, gesturing with his hands:

"In the Secret Realm, besides the Nascent Fruit, there are Nine Bends Profound Ginseng, Soul-Stabilizing Treasure Marrow, these Nascent Soul Spiritual Materials, even if you don’t get the Nascent Fruit, finding a few spiritual materials will greatly aid your Nascent Soul breakthrough!"