"To select the candidates who will attend this trial, we will be testing your proficiency in talisman-making," the Conservation Master said slowly. "I will now demonstrate the effects of different types of talismans, and your task will be to create a talisman that can replicate those effects."1

"A talisman-making test?" 0

The words sparked a flicker of surprise among those present. 0

In the Mount Shu Sect, disciples were granted a great deal of freedom in choosing which cultivation arts to study, be it tool-making, alchemy, talismans, or enchanted formations. If a disciple wanted to learn a particular skill, they could easily find manuals in the corresponding halls to pursue it. Unless a disciple showed exceptional talent in a specific area, they were generally not forced to learn it.0

But it was the first time the Mount Shu Sect had ever conducted such a large-scale test of talisman-making. What kind of hidden realm could require such a rigorous selection process? They had many questions, but those were quickly set aside as they focused on giving their all in the test. After all, most of those present were the top-performing disciples of the Mount Shu Sect. A single moment was enough to spark their urge to compete.0

Yet, this test…To...0