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Lufan was stunned. He never expected that it would be his own actions that led Xiao Ling to make the decision to join the Piaomiao Sect. Thinking about how he had disappeared for several months, he realized it was indeed excessive.
When he saw Fatty's expression, he understood that Fatty was probably feeling worse than anyone else, and he didn't know what to say.
The others also looked at Fatty with complex expressions. Usually, this chubby boy was cheerful and easygoing, and when he talked about his sister, he wore a proud look. No one would have guessed that he harbored such deep feelings of guilt.
After a long time, Lufan sat back down in his chair, rubbed his face, and let out a long sigh. "It's my fault. I shouldn't have been gone for so long and made you all worry."
"But there's still one question: why didn't you go with them? I think with the resources of the Piaomiao Sect, recruiting an additional ordinary disciple shouldn't be a big deal, right?"
Seeing that Lufan had calmed down, everyone breathed a sigh of relief while also feeling shocked. Just moments ago, when they tried to stop him, they realized how incredibly strong he had become; they almost couldn't hold him back.
When did his strength become so formidable? The others exchanged uncertain glances.
At the same time, they were curious about this issue. They had asked Fatty before, but he always hesitated and didn't say much.
"They said recruiting disciples is a significant matter and cannot be decided arbitrarily. Moreover, I have no cultivation level. According to the sect rules, even if I wanted to become the lowest-ranked outer disciple, it would be impossible."
Everyone frowned instinctively, feeling something was off. Since the Qinglian Fairy was the most outstanding heir of the Piaomiao Sect, arranging for someone should be quite simple.
Even if sect rules prevented them from formally accepting Fatty into the sect, surely they could at least bring him close to the mountain gate. That way, they wouldn't have to separate the siblings.
It seemed like an easy task, yet they chose not to do it and left Fatty in Qingyang City. There was definitely something strange about this situation.
At that moment, Fatty spoke again: "However, they left me a token and said that if I could become a Martial Cultivator within a year and come to Piaomiao Sect with this token, I could unconditionally join as an inner disciple. Then I would be able to see Xiao Ling."
"A token? What kind of token?" Lufan asked.
"They said it's called the Rising Dragon Token."
"Ascendant Dragon Talisman? What is that?" Lufan asked, puzzled, as he had never heard of this name before.
However, the group beside Duanmu Xue gasped in surprise. "What did you say? Ascendant Dragon Talisman?!"
The loud exclamation startled both Fatty and Lufan. Before Lufan could inquire further, Duanmu Xue explained.
"The Ascendant Dragon Talisman is a very special talisman. It has only one function: the person holding the Ascendant Dragon Talisman can choose to become an inner disciple of any Sect or family, or they can unconditionally request a Third Rank Secret Technique from that Sect."
"This includes any Sect or family, even those super Sects and prestigious families. For example, the enigmatic Fuzong cannot refuse any requests from the holder of the Ascendant Dragon Talisman."
"How can a mere talisman hold such power that even super Sects cannot refuse?" Lufan found it hard to believe.
"Because the Ascendant Dragon Talisman is not issued by any individual or force alone; it is issued by the vast majority of Sects and families under the name of the Martial Arts Hall. Therefore, it is recognized by almost all major powers."
"The exact reason for issuing the Ascendant Dragon Talisman is lost to history, but its tradition dates back a long time, almost to when the Martial Arts Hall was first established."
"The talisman is issued only once every ten years, with only one hundred being distributed each time. This limited number often leads to countless disputes."
"This gives Loose Cultivators and small families an opportunity to join super Sects or obtain a Secret Technique that could serve as their family's legacy. For them, it is akin to a carp leaping over the dragon gate, which is why it is called the Ascendant Dragon Talisman."
After explaining the origins of the Ascendant Dragon Talisman, Duanmu Xue looked at Fatty with envy and said, "Of course, aside from the one hundred talismans issued by the Martial Arts Hall, it is said that each super Sect also has several quotas for issuing their own Ascendant Dragon Talismans. This allows outstanding disciples to form good connections with talented individuals in the world."
"I didn't expect that Qinglian Fairy would hold one of those quotas and give it to Fatty; this is a great opportunity."
The others also looked envious. Although they considered themselves talented, they felt they were not at a level where they could join a super Sect. The allure of the Ascendant Dragon Talisman was significant for them.
However, Lufan did not share this sentiment; instead, he felt something was amiss.
He understood the history of the Martial Arts Hall. In his eyes, the one hundred Ascendant Dragon Talismans issued every ten years were not opportunities for a hundred carp to leap over the dragon gate; they were clearly just a hundred sticks stirring up chaos in a peaceful world.
It is evident that the destruction of the Danxin Sect back then instilled fear in the superpowers, making them realize they could not allow Loose Cultivators to unite. Thus, they devised ways to sow discord among the Loose Cultivators and create chaos.
What stirs up conflict more than anything? Interests! These one hundred Ascending Dragon Talismans, representing immense cultivation benefits, are the root of a hundred conflicts.
Every ten years, the Loose Cultivators engage in countless disputes over these Ascending Dragon Talismans, while the major sects and families can sit back and watch the world change.
For them, the cost is minimal, yet it resolves a significant hidden danger—why not take advantage of it?
Moreover, anyone who can compete for an Ascending Dragon Talisman is at least considered a talent; having such individuals join their forces is beneficial.
Those who refuse to join merely lose the monopoly on a Secret Technique. For forces that possess numerous Third Rank Secret Techniques, this loss is inconsequential.
This is a clever strategy. Even if some astute Loose Cultivators see through the scheme, they will still willingly fall into the trap.
This is a blatant scheme that exploits human weaknesses. Even if you see through it, it doesn’t matter; if you don’t compete for it, countless others will go mad for a chance to change their fate—it's truly unsolvable.
While feeling alarmed, Lufan admired the person who devised this plan immensely; their grasp of human nature was exceptionally precise.
Thus, the Ascending Dragon Talisman in Fatty's hands is actually a huge trouble. Why would the people from the Miao Miao Sect give this Ascending Dragon Talisman to Fatty?
He simply lacks the ability to protect it. Once news leaks out, disaster will strike immediately!
Wait! Lufan's expression suddenly changed as he hurriedly asked Fatty, “Fatty, was what that group was looking for just now the Ascending Dragon Talisman?”
Fatty was taken aback. “Yes.”
The others also turned pale, clearly realizing the severity of the situation—someone actually knew about the existence of the Ascending Dragon Talisman?
Lufan urgently asked, “After obtaining the Ascending Dragon Talisman, did you tell anyone else?”
Fatty said in confusion, "No, the Qinglian Fairy instructed me to keep this letter safe and not let anyone know about it, so as soon as I got it, I hid it away and didn't tell anyone."
Upon hearing this, Lufan had a foreboding thought.
He asked Duanmu Xue with a serious expression, "You've seen those people, right? Can you share your impressions of them, or what the Piaomiao Sect is like?"
Duanmu Xue felt a jolt at Lufan's seriousness, realizing he might have sensed something. Not daring to be careless, she carefully recalled and slowly began to describe.
"There were three people from the Piaomiao Sect. The Qinglian Fairy, an Old Taoist, and an old woman who looked like a servant.
The Qinglian Fairy was alright; although she gave off a cold vibe, she was actually quite polite. The Old Taoist seemed indifferent to worldly matters, and as for that old woman..."
When mentioning the old woman, Duanmu Xue's expression turned sour, and the others looked similarly displeased, as if recalling something unpleasant.
"That old woman was rather cantankerous and looked down on us from Qingyang City. As for the specifics of the Piaomiao Sect, I'm not too clear." After hesitating for a moment, Duanmu Xue spoke more tactfully.
"I know a bit about the Piaomiao Sect," Zhao Xingjian suddenly interjected. "It is said that their Sect's Secret Technique not only has physical requirements but also high demands on one's mental state. Therefore, most cultivators from the Piaomiao Sect appear very cold."
Lufan's expression grew darker with each word he heard. By the time Zhao Xingjian finished speaking, his face was ashen, and he couldn't help but curse.
"Damn it, Fatty got played by those bastards!"
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