Swish!Swish!
As the sound rang out, two pairs of eyes immediately turned in sync, with inquiring gazes pointing directly in the direction of the source of the sound.
In the pitch-black darkness, bits of white light began to slowly gather. As if being attracted, they gradually pieced together the outline of a human figure.
The figure formed by the light is not clear, and the facial features are blurred, but you can feel the vitality emanating from it. It is as if it is not just a ball of light, but has some kind of life pulse.
"You..." Black Rat stared at the scene in disbelief, his eyelids twitched involuntarily, and then he swallowed and said, "Are you the spirit of this mysterious stone?"
“Little one from the Sky Demon Marten Clan, this is not an ordinary stone,” the light and shadow floated quietly in the darkness, and a hoarse but calm voice came slowly, “This is the ancestral stone, and I am the spirit of the ancestral stone.”
“Ancestor Stone? It’s actually an Ancestor Stone!” A trace of disbelief flashed across the black rat’s face. Its eyes widened, and it could hardly believe its ears. “It’s actually one of the nine divine objects personally refined by the ancient Fu Zu, and the second-ranked Ancestor Stone on the Ancient Divine Object List! This seemingly insignificant little stone actually has such a great origin. No wonder I, Master Diao, have studied it for so long but still haven’t been able to figure out its details.”
The black rat's expression gradually changed from astonishment to sudden enlightenment. It had vaguely felt that this stone was unusual, but it had never expected that its origin would be so shocking.
In response to the black rat's shock, the spirit of the ancestral stone simply nodded lightly. Its attitude was as calm as if it was narrating an insignificant matter, without too much emotional fluctuation.
After a while, the black rat also began to gradually converge. He looked at the light and shadow curiously and said, "You must have been in a deep sleep before. Have you been restored now?"
“Only the spiritual intelligence has been awakened. As for the strength, it has not recovered much.” The spirit of the ancestral stone shook his head. From his words, one could hear some regret.
The Ancestral Stone Spirit then turned its gaze to Xiao Ling, with a hint of inquiry in its tone, "The strange energy that healed my injuries before must have come from this friend."
"Yes, that's the credit of the eighth-grade elixir," Xiao Ling nodded affirmatively, with a hint of smile in his tone.
Afterwards, Xiao Ling explained in detail to the Spirit of the Ancestral Stone the characteristics of the alchemist's profession and his position in the Douqi Continent. The Black Rat and the Spirit of the Ancestral Stone listened with great interest, occasionally exclaiming one or two times.
"Your world, called Douqi Continent, is indeed unique, and has many differences from Tianxuan Continent. Each has its own wonders." After Xiao Ling finished his introduction, the spirit of the ancestral stone nodded slightly. Although he tried his best to keep his voice calm, he still couldn't hide the fluctuations in his heart.
Its light and shadow flickered slightly in the darkness, as if the inner shock was revealed in the fluctuations of light and shadow.
"By the way, you have been talking about the Douqi Continent. So why don't you tell me, according to the level of cultivation here, what stage have you reached now?" Black Rat stared at Xiao Ling curiously and asked the question.
"According to the cultivation system of the Douqi Continent, I have just been promoted to the Dou Zun level. I am barely considered to have some weight and can gain a foothold in this continent." Xiao Ling chuckled and waved his hand. The black rat seemed to be pulled by an invisible force and fell into Xiao Ling's palm.
Xiao Ling played with it gently, seeming to like this little thing quite a bit. "By the way, don't always call me 'you', I have a name. Remember, my name is Xiao Ling, and you can't just call me that casually."
"Asshole, let me go now. I am the noble Heavenly Demon Marten, how dare you humiliate me like this."
The black rat struggled hard in Xiao Ling's palm, but it was only a demon spirit now, and its power was less than one tenth of its peak. It posed no real threat to Xiao Ling, and could only grit its teeth and say,
"Humph, you are just a kid who has barely reached the Dou Zun level. If you were in our Tianxuan Continent, you would only be at the Shengxuan realm. There are many small characters like you in our Tianyao Diao clan."
"Master Diao, I almost reached the Samsara Realm when I was alive. The Samsara Realm is equivalent to the Dou Sheng level in your Dou Qi Continent. How dare you, a little Dou Zun, humiliate me like this?"
"Ha, you little mouse, and you said you almost became a powerful person in the Samsara Realm. Keep bragging. If you were really that awesome, how did you end up like this?"
As Xiao Ling spoke, he let go of Hei Shu, a playful smile on his face, and it was obvious that he was half-believing and half-doubting what Hei Shu said.
Although he didn't remember clearly the cultivation level of the little mink when it was alive, he knew in his heart that this guy was definitely not as close to the realm of reincarnation as it boasted.
"In fact, its words are not completely wrong, but there is some water in them. It should have been at the peak of the Death Profound Realm when it was alive, and it is indeed not far from the Wheel Turning Realm."
“Although the Wheel-Turning Realm can be considered a stage of the Samsara Realm, strictly speaking, the gap between the two is not a little bit.”
"If we convert it according to your cultivation level in the Dou Qi Continent, it is roughly equivalent to a Dou Zun master who has compressed his Dou Qi nine times."
At this time, the spirit of the ancestral talisman interjected lightly from the side, his voice was calm as if he was narrating an ordinary thing, without too much emotional fluctuation.
As soon as the Ancestral Stone Spirit finished speaking, Xiao Ling's mouth curled up into an even more playful smile. He raised his eyebrows, pointed at the black rat, and sneered contemptuously: "Haha, it turns out that you are just a deadly realm, not much stronger than me."
"Hmph, even so, Master Diao is not someone you can insult casually. If I, Master Diao, had recovered my physical body, I could easily deal with a character like you. It's only because I was badly injured that you took advantage of me." Although Black Rat was exposed, he still stubbornly refuted, with a tone of unwillingness and stubbornness.
"Alright, alright, I don't want to tease you anymore. You all know my name, now it's your turn to tell me your names." Xiao Ling waved his hand, his eyes swept between the black rat and the spirit of the ancestral stone, and said easily.
Although Xiao Ling already knew their names, he still felt it was more appropriate to introduce them formally.
"rock."
The answer from the Ancestral Stone Spirit was brief and direct.
"Well, since you said so, I will tell you reluctantly. My father calls me Xiao Diao, and everyone else is used to calling me Ah Diao."
Black Rat answered reluctantly, with a hint of arrogance in his tone.
"I don't quite understand how the ancestral stone flowed from the Tianxuan Continent to your Douqi Continent. But as far as I know, the two continents may no longer be on the same spatial level. I have heard a little about this kind of cross-dimensional anecdote from my first master before."
At this time, the voice of the spirit of the ancestral stone sounded slowly, like the gurgling of a stream, and inadvertently attracted the attention of Xiao Ling and A Diao.
The voice of the Ancestral Stone Spirit sank for a moment, and then continued: "Xiao Ling, since the Ancestral Stone now belongs to you, and you awakened me, I will not forget this favor. If you encounter difficulties in your future cultivation, just give me a call, and I will do my best to support you."
"Although I am not as proficient in martial arts as the Great Desolate Monument, I have seen a lot of the world and learned a lot when I followed my first master. If you are interested in these, I can teach you one by one."
As soon as the words fell, the spirit of the ancestral stone became quiet, as if its thoughts had sunk into the depths of its memory.
“Hey, kid, don’t think of me, Diao, as an ungrateful guy. Although you’ve embarrassed me a lot before, but after all, I was able to recover from a half-dead state to what I am now, thanks to your elixir. So, if you need any help, just ask, I, Diao, will definitely not sit idly by.” When Little Diao saw that the spirit of the ancestral stone had spoken, he also nodded, with a hint of relief in his tone.
Now, he had left the Profound Sky Continent, and his way back was uncertain. Xiao Diao couldn't help but feel confused, and it seemed that even his own goal had become a little unclear.
At present, it seems that the only way out is to follow this human named Xiao Ling. I have heard Xiao Ling mention the alchemist before. The pills he made have incredible functions. Maybe there is a kind of pill that can help him complete the resurrection.
"If I'm lucky, maybe at some point in the future, Master Diao and I will be able to find a way back to the Profound Sky Continent. If I really can't go back, that's fine. Master Diao will make a name for myself in this Douqi Continent, let the name of the Heavenly Demon Marten resound throughout the continent, and add a new demon beast overlord force to this continent. This way, I won't dishonor the Heavenly Demon Marten bloodline flowing in my veins."
The little mink thought about it and shook his head. All the messy thoughts that had arisen from leaving the Profound Sky Continent were immediately thrown out of his mind.
After the words of the Ancestral Stone Spirit and Little Marten fell, Xiao Ling was slightly stunned. He seemed to want to say something, but couldn't find the right words.
He thought to himself that it would undoubtedly be a gratifying thing if these two, one an artifact spirit and the other a demon spirit, were really willing to follow his plan.
Xiao Ling naturally yearned to become a talisman master. After all, having one more fighting method meant that he could improve his strength, which was the best thing.
The spirit of the ancestral stone, it once accompanied the legendary figure who created the method of Fu Master cultivation, Fu Zu. With such a background and experience, it is absolutely qualified to become Xiao Ling's mentor in practicing Fu Master skills.
As for the little mink now, Xiao Ling didn’t think it could bring him much help.
But then again, Xiaoyou seemed to be a versatile person, knowing a little bit about formations, refining equipment, and even puppetry. Although bringing it with him might not be able to help directly, at least he could teach some skills and knowledge of the Tianxuan Continent, which was quite good.
Anyway, raising a little mink as a pet wouldn't consume too many resources and energy. Besides, Xiao Ling thought it was quite interesting to have a celestial demon mink by his side.
"Since you all said so, if I have any difficulties, I will naturally know who to ask for help. You came to Douqi Continent by chance, and it is also a kind of fate to meet me. If you have any problems, feel free to come to me, and we can take care of each other."
Xiao Ling smiled, nodded slightly, and said to the little marten and the spirit of the ancestral stone in front of him. These words from his mouth sounded much more friendly than before, and the atmosphere became more harmonious.
"Do you still have the same pill you gave us before? It's very effective in helping me recover from my injuries. If it's convenient, could you give me a few more?"
After hearing what Xiao Ling said, the spirit of the ancestral stone directly put forward its request without beating around the bush. It didn't have the delicate emotions of humans, so it naturally didn't care about being polite or saving face. It just said what it wanted to say, directly.
Hearing this, Xiao Ling smiled softly and nodded in response: "Don't worry, I still have some pills on hand, and I will put a few of them in this ancestral talisman space later. You can use them here to heal your wounds at any time."
He paused for a moment, a glimmer of inquiry flashed in his eyes, then he changed the subject and continued with some interest: "By the way, I'm quite curious about the Immortal Talisman Master that Xiao Diao mentioned before. Can you explain it to me in detail?"
"You've asked the right person for this question," the Ancestral Stone Spirit said with a hint of pride, "The Immortal Talisman Master that Xiao Diao mentioned is actually a title for Talisman Masters who have cultivated to a high level. The profession of Talisman Master was originally created by my first master. In the Profound Sky Continent, most practitioners follow the path of martial arts, and Talisman Master is a unique path derived from martial arts."
"Unlike traditional warriors who mainly cultivate their energy, talisman masters focus on cultivating their spiritual power. They rely on powerful spiritual power to drive the use of various abilities. This requires the practitioner to have extremely high spiritual power talent, so talisman masters are not common on the mainland..."
When the Ancestral Stone Spirit answered Xiao Ling's question, it revealed a sense of pride in its words. This pride may come from the fact that its first owner was the legendary figure who created the practice method of the Talisman Master.
After listening to the introduction of the Ancestral Stone Spirit, Xiao Ling had a more comprehensive understanding of the practice of the Talisman Master. He also understood a lot of things that he was not clear about before. So Xiao Ling could not wait to ask,
"Yan, since the threshold for practicing a talisman master is so high, can you help me see if I have the potential to practice?" Xiao Ling said as he puffed out his chest with confidence, "I am an eighth-grade alchemist, and soul power is my forte. This soul power should be what you call mental power, right? I think with my foundation, I should be quite suitable for practicing to become a talisman master."
The spirit of the ancestral stone looked at Xiao Ling carefully, then nodded with satisfaction, "Yes, I sensed that your mental strength is very strong, even far exceeding your fighting spirit cultivation. You are indeed very suitable to be a talisman master. If you are interested, I can personally guide you."
Although Xiao Ling had long felt that he had the potential to become a talisman master, he still felt a surge of joy when he heard the confirmation from the spirit of the ancestral stone himself.
He nodded to the Spirit of the Ancestral Stone and said with a smile, "Yes, I do intend to become a Talisman Master. However, I have several urgent matters to take care of at the moment, so it will probably take some time. When I have dealt with all these matters, I will come to you again, and then I will ask you to help guide me on how to practice to become a Talisman Master. During this period, I will provide you with some elixirs, hoping to help you recover from your injuries faster."
"Okay, I understand your plan, and I think this arrangement is pretty good. While you're recovering, I can also help you make a destiny talisman in advance. When you open up the Niwan Palace, this destiny talisman will help you condense the best destiny talisman seal."
The spirit of the ancestral stone nodded in agreement, expressing its support for Xiao Ling's plan. As for preparing the natal talisman for Xiao Ling in advance, as long as its strength was almost restored, it would be nothing more than a piece of cake for it.
At first, the Ancestral Talisman Spirit was an ancient divine object that was carefully refined to help the Talisman Ancestor regulate the power of the eight ancestral talismans. Therefore, its understanding of these eight ancestral talismans can be regarded as deep-rooted.
The Destiny Talisman condensed by the spirit of the ancestral talisman can draw on some of the mysteries of the ancestral talisman, thus producing a Destiny Talisman of excellent quality.
Although this destiny talisman cannot completely replicate the shocking power of the ancestral talisman, it can indeed simulate some of the charm of the ancestral talisman. Such a destiny talisman can definitely be called the most powerful existence under the ancestral talisman.
Hearing this, Xiao Ling's eyes lit up immediately. Of course, he knew what the Destiny Talisman was. If he could get a Destiny Talisman from the beginning, it would undoubtedly be a great help to the Talisman Master's cultivation path.
"Good idea. I won't bother you any longer. I'll go get you some pills so you can recover sooner." Xiao Ling nodded in agreement and prepared to leave the ancestral stone space.
"Wait, take the demon marten out as well. Let it get some fresh air outside and feel more free."
At this time, the spirit of the ancestral stone interrupted.
"Hey, Master Diao, I'm a demon spirit now. I can't do anything if I go out. Why do I have to go out?" After listening to the advice of the Spirit of the Ancestral Stone, Little Diao blinked his eyes, looking a little confused by the words of the Spirit of the Ancestral Stone.
The spirit of the ancestral stone just smiled slightly and flicked its fingers lightly, and a beam of silver-white light shot quickly into Xiao Diao's mind.
"This method is prepared for demon spirits like you," the spirit of the ancestral stone went on to explain, "It allows you to maintain your demon spirit state while cultivating a physical body. However, this physical body is not suitable for fighting and killing. It can only be regarded as giving you a physical entity to facilitate your activities outside."
“Haha, you are worthy of being the spirit of the ancestral stone. You can actually get such a treasure, which allows me, Master Diao, to wander around outside in the form of a demon spirit.” After checking the new information in his mind, Xiao Diao smiled brightly. “Master Diao, I have long had enough of this dark place. Now it’s good. It’s really God’s help…”
(End of this chapter)