152: Chapter 152 Sect Inheritance: A Treasure Hunt!

Chen Xuan's efficiency was unexpectedly high.

Or rather, he couldn't wait to hand over Shenfu Mountain, this "hot potato."

That afternoon, he rang the bronze bell in front of the Sect's main hall, which hadn't sounded for hundreds of years.

"Dong — Dong — Dong —"

The melodious and ancient bell toll spread to every corner of Shenfu Mountain.

Disciples weeding in the spirit fields behind the mountain, deacons dozing off in the pill room, Elders cultivating in their own Immortal Caves...

Adding up to fewer than a hundred people in total, they all gathered at the main hall square with bewildered expressions.

They didn't know what had happened; this "Mountain-Suppressing Bell" was only rung when a new Sect Head succeeded or when the Sect faced a major crisis.

When they saw Tang Xun and Zhang Ruowei standing beside the Sect Head Chen Xuan, the discussions grew even louder.

"Who are those two? Why have we never seen them before?"

"I don't know, but seeing how respectful the Sect Head is to that man, his background must be significant."

"Could it be that a creditor has come knocking? I heard the Sect has been behind on payments for Materials to the market at the foot of the mountain for years."

Chen Xuan cleared his throat to signal everyone to be quiet.

He stood on the high platform, his face glowing and his spirit vigorous; there was no trace of the despondent look he had in the morning.

"Fellow Disciples!"

He channeled his Qi, and his voice spread across the entire square.

"Gathering everyone here today is to announce a momentous joyous occasion!"

"Our Shenfu Mountain is saved!"

He waved his hand excitedly and pointed to Tang Xun beside him.

"This, Senior Wang Debiao, is an enlightened expert at the Late Core Formation Stage! He is also a master of the Talisman Way!"

"From today on, Senior Wang Debiao will be the Grand Elder of our Shenfu Mountain, equal in status to me!"

"No! His status is above mine! From now on, all affairs of Shenfu Mountain shall be decided by Elder Wang!"

His words were like a heavy bomb, causing an uproar among the crowd.

Late Core Formation Stage?

Grand Elder?

The Disciples and Elders of Shenfu Mountain stood there stunned, as if struck by lightning.

In their Shenfu Mountain, let alone Core Formation, there wasn't even a single Cultivator at the Middle Foundation Establishment Stage.

Now, a Grand Elder at the Late Core Formation Stage had appeared out of thin air?

This feeling was like a beggar on the verge of starvation suddenly being told that the world's richest person was their long-lost father.

It was too surreal!

After a brief silence, a thunderous cheer erupted from the square.

"Great! Our Shenfu Mountain finally has a powerful expert at the Core Formation Stage to watch over us!"

"Wuwuwu, I said long ago that our Shenfu Mountain's Luck hadn't run out; the Ancestral Master has revealed his spirit!"

"Greetings, Grand Elder!"

I don't know who started kneeling first, but immediately after, everyone in the square knelt down in unison, performing a full kowtow to Tang Xun.

The scene was as fanatical as it could be.

They had been bullied and looked down upon for too long.

Now, they finally had a pillar that allowed them to stand tall!

Tang Xun stood on the high platform, looking at the crowd kneeling below, his face maintaining that calm and indifferent expression.

But inside, he was thrilled to the heavens.

This feeling of being worshipped like a god was truly not bad.

He pretended to raise his hand, and a gentle force of Qi lifted everyone up.

"Fellow Disciples, no need for formalities."

"From now on, we are all one family. As long as I, Wang Debiao, am here, I will protect Shenfu Mountain for as long as I live."

His high-sounding words once again drew a tsunami-like wave of support.

A simple, perhaps even somewhat shabby, inauguration ceremony ended amidst the fervent atmosphere.

After the ceremony, Chen Xuan couldn't wait to invite Tang Xun to the Forbidden Ground behind the mountain — the Legacy Hall.

This was the most core area of Shenfu Mountain, and only past Sect Heads were qualified to enter.

The Legacy Hall was not large, and it was empty inside, save for a Jade Slip quietly floating on the stone platform in the center, emitting a faint cyan light.

"Grand Elder, this is the general outline of the Talisman Way that our Shenfu Mountain has perfected and accumulated over thousands of years, starting from the founding Ancestral Master."

Chen Xuan's face was filled with sanctity and awe.

"It records the detailed production methods for a total of 1,342 types of Talismans from Grade One to Grade Five, as well as dozens of Talisman formation kill moves composed of multiple Talismans."

"It is a pity that we, the unworthy descendants, haven't been able to produce even the simplest Grade Three Talisman among them for hundreds of years."

His tone was filled with guilt.

Tang Xun's eyes were already fixed firmly on that Jade Slip.

His breathing became somewhat rapid.

1,342 types of Talismans!

And Talisman formation kill moves!

I'm rich! This time I've really struck gold!

The value of this thing cannot be measured by Spirit Stones at all.

If this were placed outside, it would be enough to drive any second-rate, or even first-rate, Talisman-making Sect crazy!

He suppressed the excitement in his heart, but his face remained calm as he just nodded indifferently.

"You've worked hard."

Chen Xuan shook his head, a smile of relief appearing on his face.

"This Legacy Jade Slip can only be opened by someone who carries the great Luck of Shenfu Mountain. I have tried many times, but I simply cannot read the contents within."

"Now that it has returned to its rightful owner, I can consider it a weight off my mind."

He bowed deeply to Tang Xun once again.

"Elder, from now on, the Legacy of this Shenfu Mountain is entrusted to you."

After speaking, he tactfully exited the Legacy Hall, leaving the space to Tang Xun alone.

Tang Xun watched his departing back, and he actually developed a shred of admiration for this old man.

To be able to relinquish power so decisively and hand over the Sect's most important item, such magnanimity and decisiveness were truly not something an ordinary person could possess.

Of course, his Late Core Formation Stage cultivation played a decisive role in this.

Tang Xun took a deep breath, slowly walked to the stone platform, reached out, and grasped the cyan Jade Slip.

The moment his fingers touched the Jade Slip, a massive torrent of information, as vast as a sea of stars, instantly surged into his mind!

There was absolutely no obstruction!

Those Restrictions and trials that should have existed seemed as if they didn't exist at all in front of this "Chosen One."

The corners of Tang Xun's mouth curled into a big smile.

This feeling of getting something for nothing is freaking awesome!

He sat cross-legged and began to carefully digest the massive amount of information in his mind.

He knew that from this moment on, a golden path leading to the Peak of the Talisman Way was slowly unfolding beneath his feet.