The contestants were allowed to freely create high-grade Qi Refining talismans, but their spiritual energy was strictly limited to the most common Five-Colored Purple Haze Qi.
This arrangent by the Wang Clan was exceptionally clever. Many Qi Refining cultivators who practiced unique cultivation thods possessed distinct types of spiritual energy and specialized secret inheritances.
If they were allowed to use their own specialized energy and secret techniques to craft complete, high-grade Qi Refining talismans, they would easily gain an advantage in the competition.
However, forcing everyone to rely solely on the ordinary Five-Colored Purple Haze Qi leveled the playing field, completely neutralizing their specialized advantages or even turning them into disadvantages.
With free choice of talisman type, materials provided by oneself, and strictly restricted spiritual energy, if the Wang Clan talisman makers who received the prompt in advance still failed to secure a good ranking, Wang Yulou would have nothing left to say.
As a master of the artificing path, Householder Redbrow possessed an exceptionally high level of talisman-crafting skill. He imdiately drew two streams of spiritual energy from the glass bottles containing the gold and red variants of the Purple Haze Qi.
His dual gold and fire spirit roots were the very foundation that allowed him to beco a master of the fire-thod tal-stone artificing path.
The talisman he intended to craft was the Branding Iron Golden Fire Talisman. This technique utilized spiritual tal as a base to engrave the secret technique known as the Branding Iron Golden Fire Art onto the spiritual materials.
Though this talisman was expensive to produce, it unleashed a dual assault of both an artifact and a spell when activated. Used correctly during magical combat, it could directly influence the outco of a battle.
Seeing that Householder Redbrow and the others had already begun, Chen Luwan did not dare to delay. Drawing the water-blue and green variants of the Purple Haze Qi, she comnced her final challenge.
It was safe to say that none of the talisman makers who made it to the finals intended to give up.
Under the criteria of free creation and comprehensive evaluation, they had tacitly chosen to aim for the absolute highest tier of Qi Refining talismans within their mastery.
A Qi Refining cultivator could usually cultivate only one type of spiritual energy, but through specific thods, they could utilize different types of spiritual energy to cast spells. This involved secret inheritances.
Similarly, a talisman master could utilize multiple types of spiritual energy to craft specialized, top-tier Qi Refining talismans.
The Branding Iron Golden Fire Talisman was created through the Branding Iron Golden Fire Art, a secret technique derived from the standard Golden Fire Art.
anwhile, Chen Luwan selected the water-blue and green Purple Haze Qi because she intended to craft the Clouds and Rain Transform Spring Talisman, a secret technique unique to the Wang Clan of Anbei Kingdom. This technique was derived from the basic Clouds and Rain Art and functioned as a supportive enhancent spell.
Once the Clouds and Rain Transform Spring Talisman was activated, the surrounding water and wood spiritual energy would temporarily beco highly active, thereby amplifying the power and efficacy of any water or wood attribute spells cast by the cultivator.
In terms of practical utility, Householder Redbrow's Branding Iron Golden Fire Talisman and Chen Luwan's Clouds and Rain Transform Spring Talisman were completely different, but they shared two common traits: both were incredibly difficult to create, and both were exceptionally expensive.
Standing beside Wang Yulou, Zhong Ningyao nodded repeatedly as she listened to his instructions.
Finally, Yulou pointed toward the VIP lounge and added a few more details.
With that, Zhong Ningyao turned and walked onto the stage located right above the racetrack preparation area.
"Fellow Daoists, the talismans being crafted in the finals are far more difficult than before.
Therefore, why don't we use this ti to hold a thrilling lucky draw!"
As Zhong Ningyao organized the raffle, Zhou Yingxi, who was sitting with Yulou to watch the competition, expressed so concern.
"With such a massive commotion from your lucky draw, won't the noise in the racetrack affect the talisman masters during their competition?"
Yulou genuinely hadn't considered this issue, as he couldn't possibly anticipate every single detail perfectly.
However, after a brief mont of thought, Yulou offered his perspective.
"Daoist friend Yingxi, your perspective is from the standpoint of the talisman masters, which sounds perfectly reasonable.
But to the audience and to us, the organizers of this event, it actually doesn't matter who wins.
The audience just wants to enjoy the excitent and wait for the lucky draw to win so talismans. Whichever master wins, the crowd will accept it.
As for our Wang Clan, if a cultivator is genuinely distracted by this noise, it only proves that their cultivation is lacking and their talisman-making skills aren't stable enough."
The female cultivator behind the veil paused slightly, asking instinctively, "It doesn't matter who wins? But holding such a massive competition costs a fortune. If it's only to raise the reputation of Hundred Treasures Pavilion, isn't that a bit of a loss?"
Wang Yulou nodded, intentionally contorting his face into a pained expression as he replied, "Exactly, it's a massive loss! So, about your appearance fee of one thousand spirit stones, do you think you could give a small discount? Hahaha."
Seeing that Zhou Yingxi's eyebrows were about to knit together in irritation, Wang Yulou stopped teasing her, laughing heartily as he transitioned into a serious explanation.
"Through this competition, the racetrack can be further revitalized, and the reputation of the Hundred Treasures Pavilion will soar.
Furthermore, our Wang Clan needs to present itself to the world in a completely new light.
Since we have the opportunity to achieve these gains, spending a few spirit stones is entirely worth it."
Zhou Yingxi nodded and fell silent, though her mind imdiately drifted to the matters concerning the Red Lantern Illumination Sect.
In her view, the Wang Clan was undoubtedly dedicating their entire family's resources to support Mang Xiang's attempt at attaining Golden Core. Otherwise, Sect Master Huang Qiusheng wouldn't have helped the Wang Clan recover their losses under the guise of sect rewards.
Consequently, it was highly anticipated that the Wang Clan would possess at least five or more Foundation Establishnt cultivators in the near future.
This perfectly aligned with Wang Yulou's words, connecting all the pieces seamlessly.
The Mangxiang faction was currently expanding, while the Zhou Family was gradually growing unstable amidst the changing winds.
Zhou Yingxi thought of her estranged clan uncle, Zhou Liangzhuor, a man who hardly lived up to his na.
Suddenly, she looked up toward the center of the arena and noticed Wang Xianmao and Wu Jinyan chatting rrily.
This old Patriarch of the Wang family had friends spread across the Immortal Alliance, the Red Lantern Illumination Sect, Wondrous Peak Mountain, and Dripdrop Cave. He truly understood the art of bringing people together.
The bright eyes behind her veil dimd slightly as Zhou Yingxi gathered her thoughts and took a deep breath.
Even if Mang Xiang successfully beca a Golden Core cultivator, there was nothing to fear.
The ancestor had already stated that if that dog Mang Xiang pushed them too far, the Zhou family would simply pack up and join a different sect!
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Up in the spectator stands, the Red Tree Sect's master, Cui Baihao, couldn't close his mouth from smiling as he received a high-grade Qi Refining talisman treasure box from his disciple.
Opening the box, which looked almost identical to the blind boxes from the Hundred Treasures Pavilion, a Mist Wave Art talisman crafted with a spiritual wood base lay quietly at the bottom.
"Using spiritual wood to craft a talisman, utilizing the wood property to sustain water spells... Indeed, the Wang Clan truly knows how to rake in spirit stones!"
Hearing his sect master's lant, Du Zhongnian agreed completely, "This talisman sells for a high price, but its production cost is also steep. However, water-attribute talismans are simply too popular.
Even so, our Red Tree Sect's ninth-grade redwood possesses both wood and fire properties, making it an excellent base material for fire-attribute talismans. We simply lack a truly skilled talisman master."
Although there were many talisman masters participating in the Clear Stream Market Talisman Master Competition, the vast majority already belonged to established factions or possessed strong backgrounds.
Under normal circumstances, a talisman master among rogue cultivators would never willingly join a declining sect like the Red Tree Sect.
"Speaking of talisman masters, while I was listening to fellow cultivators chatting in the main hall of the Fortune Source Residence yesterday, soone ntioned sothing interesting.
During yesterday's qualifiers, that rogue talisman master who caused an explosion ended up drawing fire-attribute spells that he completely lacked proficiency in. Zhongnian, go gather so information on him and see if we can invite him to join our Red Tree Sect!"
Cui Baihao calculated silently in his mind. The small temple of the Red Tree Sect couldn't accommodate a grand deity, but a talisman master who had literally blown up his own creation shouldn't be sought after by anyone else, right?
This was the cultivation world's version of scavenging for hidden gems. Cui Baihao didn't care at all if the candidate was a bit clumsy; his only hope was that the talisman master wouldn't look down on the Red Tree Sect for being poor.
The finals of the Clear Stream Market Talisman Master Competition raged on.
The talisman masters who had fought their way into the finals were writing furiously across the arena.
Zhou Yingxi, amidst her lancholy, quietly hoped for Mang Xiang's swift demise.
Cui Baihao, having successfully won a talisman, hoped for the growth and prosperity of the Red Tree Sect.
Everyone looked forward to a bright future.
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