Longevity: Starting as a Sect Servant

Chapter 689 325: True Immortal Talisman Master (Part 3)

The other elders couldn't help but nod. Li An was indeed treading on the edge of breaking the rules. The Immortal Source Pill he used was something usually reserved for Profound Immortal level practitioners, but it didn't boost his mana beyond his realm, so it was technically within bounds.However, the "Five Spears Immortal-Breaking Talisman" he wielded at the end was glaringly powerful, far exceeding what an Immortal level talisman should be capable of, even severely injuring Yi Linglin, who was at the Three Flowers Gathering at the Top stage, which clearly violated the rules.

"Palace Master, Gu Fan should be punished too."

"Indeed, otherwise, the palace rules cannot be upheld!"

In the Cloud Ascension Palace, decisions were not solely made by the Golden Wall Immortal, so his blatant favoritism towards Li An was unreasonable.

But the Golden Wall Immortal merely chuckled coldly, turned his head, and asked Li An, "Gu Fan, let me ask you, the talisman that unleashed the five-colored celestial spears, was it your own creation?"

Although he knew Li An was an Immortal Talisman Master, he was still somewhat unsure. After all, the talisman's power seemingly exceeded the Immortal level. What if it wasn't made by Li An, but bought from outside?

Hence, he needed confirmation.

Li An nodded and replied, "Reporting to the Palace Master, it is my own."

The Golden Wall Immortal nodded and said, "Since it is his own creation, it does not count as an external aid."

"Nonsense, how does this not count as an external aid..."

Yi Linglin was infuriated. She had always been the one with connections, constantly under the protection of the True Disciple Yuan Province, even wielding Profound Immortal level treasures provided by him.

She was used to bullying others, yet now she was the one being unfairly treated? How could she tolerate it?

Other elders were also somewhat astounded. What was up with the Golden Wall Immortal today? Could there actually be some secret relationship between him and Li An, or had some important figure behind Li An given the Golden Wall Immortal a heads-up?

But it shouldn't be so blatantly obvious, right?

The Golden Wall Immortal simply replied blandly, "Gu Fan is an Immortal Talisman Master. Using his own talismans, how can that be considered external aid?"

His words caused everyone to be taken aback.

"What? Gu Fan is an Immortal Talisman Master?!"

"Is this true?"

"A Seven-Petaled True Immortal, with an immortal talisman Dao Fruit... hmmm, doesn't this mean his talent and gifts exceed even Yi Linglin and Chen Yong?!"

The venue was in uproar.

The eyes of all the disciples were filled with mixed emotions: envy, jealousy, admiration, and astonishment.

They understood very well what this implied.

From this moment on, Gu Fan will undoubtedly have limitless prospects in Purple Cloud Mountain!

Even though his cultivation level was still below Yi Linglin now, surpassing her seemed only a matter of time.

"An Immortal Talisman Master, no wonder, no wonder..."

"The power of an Immortal Talisman Master is truly formidable. Even with the gap of two celestial flowers, it can be compensated with talismans. No wonder Immortal Talisman Masters are so favored within the mountain!"

"Truly enviable!"

The crowd was engaged in heated discussions.

Yi Linglin was left stunned, Li An...

Could it be that he was also an Immortal Talisman Master?

How could that be possible...

Being a Seven-Petaled True Immortal was one thing, but adding this identity seemed a bit excessive, didn't it?

Ever since she entered Purple Cloud Mountain's Cloud Ascension Palace, she had always been superior among her peers, always in the spotlight. But now, realizing there was someone more brilliant than herself, she couldn't help but feel a bit bitter, momentarily at a loss for words.

"But the talismans this young man used, they don't seem like ones at the Immortal level..."

At this point, an elder spoke up, still harboring some doubts.

Li An had only recently become an Immortal, could his talisman mastery truly be that advanced?

The Golden Wall Immortal merely smiled, "But don't forget, Gu Fan is not an ordinary Immortal."

Upon hearing this, many elders couldn't help but nod.

Indeed, being a Seven-Petaled True Immortal was the best explanation!

In the vastness of Purple Cloud Mountain, Li An stood as the first to achieve True Immortal status while also possessing an Immortal Talisman Dao Fruit!

Other Immortal Talisman Masters often had to compromise on their cultivation and Dao Fruit to retain their talisman capabilities.

A True Immortal level Immortal Talisman Master, possessing different methods than ordinary talisman masters, was no surprise.

"How will the outcome of this battle be decided?"

An elder inquired.

This time, the Golden Wall Immortal did not favor Li An, stating, "Report it, let the elders decide."

Nothing else, the most crucial objective of the mid-stage competition is that the elders might pre-select a batch of true disciples.

Therefore, the opinion of the Golden Wall Immortal and others doesn't really matter. Even if he declares Li An the winner, what meaning would it have if the Golden Immortal elders ultimately choose Yi Linglin?

It's best decided by a few Golden Immortal elders.

The other elders also nodded in agreement.

...

The mid-stage competition ended quickly.

Since both Li An and Yi Linglin were exhausted, they weren't scheduled for further matches—after all, their strength was already evident.

...

"Master, this is a message from the Cloud Ascension Palace."

Yuan Province handed it over to Leng Rufeng with both hands.

Leng Rufeng opened it, read it carefully, and couldn't help but smile, "I recall you were quite concerned about Yi Linglin, weren't you?"

Yuan Province didn't know what this meant, saying, "Disciple's feelings towards Yi Linglin are purely those of fellow sect members, nothing more."

Leng Rufeng tapped the table lightly with his fingers, "Although Gu Fan has become an Immortal, he is still from the Spirit Realm. If you want to use him, you must further test him, lest he turns out to be another Ying Ruyun."

He immediately lifted his gaze, "Go bring them over. There's word of rebels attempting to join the Immortal Rejuvenators. Let them handle this task, and whoever performs better can become my true disciple!"