Chapter 2137 - 2134: Courting Death

During the previous Nether Talisman Hall assessment, Xu Wendong also heard that to become a Fifth Grade Nether Talisman Master, one needs a master to study under!

Others thought he didn’t have a master, but they didn’t know his master was the Painting Saint!

However, the thought of being able to inscribe a Fifth Grade Netherworld Talisman made Xu Wendong’s heart race with excitement.

He had seen Jiang Manyu use a Fifth Grade Netherworld Talisman, and its power was not to be underestimated!

If he could break through to become a Fifth Grade Nether Talisman Master, his combat power would surely skyrocket!

"No wasting time, intensify the breakthrough!"

Xu Wendong sat cross-legged in the inn, arranging layers of restrictions around him to prevent outsiders from disturbing him.

He took a deep breath, calming the distracting thoughts in his mind.

"A Fifth Grade Nether Talisman Master not only requires an enhancement in soul power but also an understanding and mastery of the essence of Nether Talisman Technique."

"This step is crucial and is the threshold between a Fourth Grade and a Fifth Grade Nether Talisman Master!"

"Some people spend their whole lives unable to comprehend it, while others cross over in an instant."

The voice of the Painting Saint echoed in Xu Wendong’s mind.

"I will teach you a Fifth Grade Netherworld Talisman; this talisman is an advanced form of Chaotic Gold Rubbing, called Netherworld Shattering!"

Xu Wendong felt his divine soul tremble as the image of the Fifth Grade Netherworld Talisman "Netherworld Shattering" vividly appeared in his mind.

The runes’ lines were extremely complex, similar to the transformation of dragons and snakes, with deep black flames flickering on the talisman, carrying a terrifying power.

He intensely focused on the runes that emerged in his mind.

Once again, the Painting Saint’s voice sounded: "This Netherworld Shattering Talisman is remarkably powerful, and inscribing it is no easy task. But with your foundation in Chaotic Gold Rubbing, you only need to improve a little to inscribe it."

"But be cautious; if the talisman backfires, it could seriously endanger your life!"

The consequences are so severe?

Xu Wendong’s expression turned serious as he nodded: "I can do it."

He took a deep breath and exhaled slowly.

Then, he activated the soul power within him, rapidly forming hand seals with both hands, channeling the soul power.

When the soul power reached its peak state.

A sheet of Fifth Grade Talisman Paper emerged.

"Go."

Strands of soul power seeped from Xu Wendong’s fingertips, interweaving and entwining in mid-air, trying to outline the first rune of the Netherworld Shattering Talisman.

However, the complexity of this Fifth Grade Netherworld Talisman was beyond imagination, and as soon as the rune’s line was slightly unstable, it twisted and instantly disintegrated, vanishing into invisibility!

"Failed? But it’s just the first attempt at failure!"

Everything encounters difficulties on the first try!

Xu Wendong is not someone who retreats in the face of adversity. Fortunately, the Fifth Grade Talisman Paper was undamaged. After all, the value of a Fifth Grade Talisman Paper is incredibly precious, allowing him multiple attempts!

If it doesn’t work the first time, then the second!

If it doesn’t work the second time, then the third!

It’s just a bit of difficulty; once it’s overcome, it’s done!

Xu Wendong quickly adjusted his posture and began condensing soul power once more to start outlining again.

This time, he was even more careful, concentrating his spirit to the peak state, completely immersing himself in it!

Yet he failed again!

The difficulty of inscribing a Fifth Grade Netherworld Talisman was indeed quite high.

Time quietly passed by, with bead-sized sweat rolling down from Xu Wendong’s forehead, and his back was already soaked with sweat.

This Fifth Grade Netherworld Talisman was indeed hard, but with the foundation of Chaotic Gold Rubbing, the Netherworld Shattering was already taking shape, and he had initially grasped the technique!

"I see, the reason why the Painting Saint chose Netherworld Shattering is that the difficulty for me to inscribe Netherworld Shattering is much lower than a typical Fifth Grade Netherworld Talisman!"

"If it were another Fifth Grade Netherworld Talisman, I probably wouldn’t have a chance!"

"But with Netherworld Shattering, there’s no way I can fail!"

In the air, the Fifth Grade Netherworld Talisman was gradually taking form!

"Not bad..." The Painting Saint faintly smiled.

"Only one last step!"

Xu Wendong had no idea how many attempts he had made, with his eyes now bloodshot.

When the last rune’s line was finally perfectly aligned, the entire talisman blossomed with deep, dark light, and a strong oppressive force froze the entire atmospheric space.

"It’s done!" Xu Wendong rejoiced internally.

The Painting Saint laughed, "Kid, you have a great understanding. It only took you thirty-five attempts to inscribe a Fifth Grade Netherworld Talisman. This level of insight is rare!"

Xu Wendong was already lying on the ground, as if his spine had been taken out.

Thirty-five attempts!

He had inscribed it in just thirty-five tries!

"Senior, how long did it take me?"

"Twenty days," the Painting Saint calmly replied, "It took me almost five days the first time I inscribed a Fifth Grade Netherworld Talisman. Your speed is quite good!"

Twenty days!

Xu Wendong didn’t even know how he managed to endure it. Perhaps he was so immersed in inscribing the Fifth Grade Netherworld Talisman that when he finally relaxed, he felt as if his spiritual power had been completely drained!

And to think the Painting Saint managed to inscribe his first Fifth Grade Netherworld Talisman in just five days.

"Rest first."

With that, Xu Wendong fell into a deep sleep. Even during nights when he had seven attempts, he never felt this exhausted.

It took Xu Wendong three whole days to recover.

He felt as if his spiritual power had become even more abundant, growing significantly more than just a little!

"I just don’t know... the power of this Fifth Grade Netherworld Shattering?"

"Sixth Level Ghost Control Realm—no opponent; one blast and they’re dead," the Painting Saint replied.

Xu Wendong rubbed his chin, a smile curling up at the corner of his mouth: "I’ll find someone to test it on first."

"The people from Liu Feng Sacred Land aren’t bad."

"..."

Lieyin County.

Liufeng Sacred Land.

Liufeng Sacred Land was built against the mountain.

"I’ve heard that Xu Wendong is extremely arrogant, killing people of my Liufeng Sacred Land in the streets, and now he can’t be found anywhere."

Inside a pavilion, a man was slowly closing his eyes, extending his hand to gently stroke the woman’s hair crouching before him, enjoying her gentle service.

"Xu Wendong is just a clown, nowhere near as capable as Master. Offending our Sacred Land, he won’t even know how he’ll die."

The woman looked up, crystalline liquid still dripping from her lips.

The man smiled faintly, saying, "Naturally, I’ve heard that Xu Wendong seems to be participating in the Dragon and Phoenix Grand Competition. At that time, I will slay him, and it will be a contribution, an easy task."

His tone was contemptuous, not considering Xu Wendong at all, as if he could be kicked dead like a stray dog on the street.

The man’s name was Luo Quan, a core disciple of Liufeng Sacred Land. Liufeng Sacred Land had invested a large amount of cultivation resources into him, and his realm was the Sixth Level of Ghost Control Realm!

Moreover, Luo Quan was also one of the seed competitors in this Dragon and Phoenix Grand Competition.

Suddenly.

Luo Quan’s eyes sharpened.

"Who?"

The woman hurriedly stopped her oral ministrations, anxiously looking out the window, but outside it was pitch black, with no sign of anyone.

"Stop pretending to be mysterious, come out! Daring to intrude into my Liufeng Sacred Land, you’re courting death!" Luo Quan shouted.

At the next moment, under the moonlight.

A figure floated down.

It was Xu Wendong, dressed in a black robe, with a handsome expression. He stared at Luo Quan and said, "Sixth Level of Ghost Control Realm, just the right target to test the talisman on."

"Who are you?" Luo Quan’s expression changed drastically, then he started laughing coldly, "Xu Wendong, you had the audacity to come looking for trouble."

"Why wouldn’t I dare?" Xu Wendong responded with a faint smile.

Luo Quan shouted angrily, "Ignorant fool, the road to heaven untraveled, you dare break into Hell?"