Chapter 11 First-Rank Spirit Array Master

Li Huan, seeing the information detected on the Jade Token, felt his brain explode with disbelief. He couldn't believe that Lin Chen's Talisman Inscription actually had double the enhancing effect, and immediately blurted out his doubts about the accuracy of the detection instruments at the Spiritual Talisman Pavilion.

"Impudent, don't spout nonsense here."

When Jiang Chengtian heard what Li Huan said, his face changed immediately, and he slapped Li Huan across the face.

The crisp sound echoed in the grand hall of the Wanxing Commerce Association.

Li Huan was caught off guard by the slap that hit him hard. His teeth flew out with a mouthful of fresh blood, his master causing him to lose three molars.

He covered his swollen face, and after a moment, he understood.

He had nearly spoken thoughtlessly.

This was the Wanxing Commerce Association.

If he openly questioned the accuracy of the Wanxing Commerce Association's detection instruments, wasn't that seeking death?

Massaging his swollen face, he naturally dared not harbor any resentment toward Jiang Chengtian. He blamed everything on Lin Chen.

If it weren't for Lin Chen's Talisman Inscription truly possessing a doubling enhancing effect, he would not have blurted out his doubts.

As opposed to the petty thoughts of Li Huan, Jiang Chengtian's mind was on something different.

All he saw were fame and benefits.

Being able to write a Strength Talisman with double the enhancing effect, Lin Chen would surely cause a huge commotion in the Spiritual Talisman Realm.

Soon, this news would spread throughout Desolate Sky City, and by that time, Lin Chen would inevitably become highly sought after.

"Young man, are you interested in joining our Spiritual Talisman Pavilion?"

Jiang Chengtian looked at Lin Chen, his voice softened, and he immediately invited Lin Chen.

He had his eye on Lin Chen's talent. If he brought Lin Chen into the Spiritual Talisman Pavilion, all of Lin Chen's future achievements would also reflect his credit for the introduction, greatly benefitting his reputation and interests.

Li Huan, of course, couldn't fathom the cunning of his master and was flabbergasted to hear his master inviting Lin Chen to join the Spiritual Talisman Pavilion.

"Master, what qualifications does this trash have for you to invite him to join the Spiritual Talisman Pavilion? You must not be deceived by him, he..."

Li Huan immediately spoke out to remind his master.

"Silence, when was it your turn to interject here?"

Jiang Chengtian became furious on the spot and once again raised his hand, slapping his disciple Li Huan on the other side of the face, sending him flying.

Another mouthful of teeth mixed with fresh blood sprayed out as Li Huan fainted immediately.

Jiang Chengtian looked at this inept fellow with anger. If it weren't for Li Huan, things wouldn't have become so tense between him and Lin Chen.

However, there was still a chance to salvage the situation.

"Invite me to join the Spiritual Talisman Pavilion?"

Lin Chen was completely stunned by Jiang Chengtian's sudden invitation, especially since they were just in a fierce competition.

Did this old man have some scheme in mind?

"Young man, are you perhaps looking down on my Spiritual Talisman Pavilion?"

"Joining the Spiritual Talisman Pavilion, whether it's buying Talisman Paper or Talisman Brushes to write Spirit Talismans, as a member of the Spiritual Talisman Pavilion, you'll get significant discounts, prices beyond your imagination. Additionally, when selling Talisman Inscriptions, the Spiritual Talisman Pavilion will also help you fetch the best prices."

"Joining the Spiritual Talisman Pavilion is only beneficial for you and not in the slightest bit harmful, young lad, what are you hesitating for?"

A voice suddenly sounded from behind Lin Chen.

An old man with white hair, wearing a Taoist robe, emerged from the inside of the Wanxing Commerce Association.

Although the newcomer had white hair and a venerable appearance, his face did not seem old at all; compared to Duan Xingzheng and Jiang Chengtian, he even appeared somewhat younger.

Martial Artists, through their cultivation, have the ability to extend life and slow the effects of aging.

"Pavilion Master!"

Upon seeing the arrival, Jiang Chengtian and Duan Xingzheng both respectfully clenched their fists and saluted.

They did not expect that the matter concerning Lin Chen would alarm such a significant figure as the Pavilion Master of the Spiritual Talisman Pavilion.

The Spiritual Talisman Pavilion fell under the jurisdiction of the Wanxing Commerce Association, and the Pavilion Master of Spiritual Talisman Pavilion held a very high status within the Association, overseeing its branch in Desolate Sky City.

Lin Chen was seeing the elderly man before him for the first time, but he had long heard of the great name of the Pavilion Master of Spiritual Talisman Pavilion.

After briefly considering the matter, Lin Chen agreed to it.

Joining the Spiritual Talisman Pavilion was indeed all benefits and no drawbacks for Lin Chen.

Despite falling under the Wanxing Commerce Association, the Spiritual Talisman Pavilion only had a superior-subordinate relationship with the Association concerning cooperation.

The Wanxing Commerce Association possessed massive power, but the Spiritual Talisman Pavilion was by no means lesser.

The Spiritual Talisman Pavilion was an extremely large organization within the Great Flame Dynasty and the entire Mysterious Heaven World. After all, Spiritual Talisman Pavilion was just the name used in Desolate Sky City; on the Mysterious Heaven Continent, it was known as the Spiritual Formation Master Association, one of the three oldest associations alongside the Alchemist Association and the Artifact Refining Master Association.

The Spiritual Talisman Pavilion imposed almost no restrictions on its disciples.

In other towns, the Spiritual Talisman Pavilion would never fall under any power.

The only reason it did so in Desolate Sky City was that the Pavilion Master of Spiritual Talisman Pavilion here happened to be an elder of the Wanxing Commerce Association with an extraordinary status.

With dual identities, Xun Xiangzhou was fortunate to blend both powers for convenient management.

The Spiritual Talisman Pavilion drafted spirit talismans, while the Wanxing Commerce Association sold them. This business model was not bad, and it allowed the prosperity of Desolate Sky City, a fourth-tier town, to surpass some of the third-tier towns.

Hearing Lin Chen's agreement to join the Spiritual Talisman Pavilion, Xun Xiangzhou and Jiang Chengtian's faces showed delight.

"Kid, keep this jade pendant safe," said Xun Xiangzhou as he fished out a reddish-yellow jade pendant and tossed it to Lin Chen.

Catching the jade pendant, Lin Chen felt the faint aura of a formation within it, quite wondrous. This was definitely not a formation he could grasp at the moment.

There was a talisman carved on the jade pendant, and Lin Chen knew that this was a symbol of being a First-Rank Spirit Array Master.

Normally, Lin Chen would have to pass the examination of a Spiritual Talisman Master before he could own a jade pendant symbolizing his status.

Was Xun Xiangzhou giving him a shortcut?

Isn't the Array Master's examination supposed to be very rigorous?

"Pavilion Master Xun, to simply toss this jade pendant, a symbol of a First-Rank Spirit Array Master, to a youngster... I am overwhelmed and fear that I cannot accept such an honor," Lin Chen said.

Lin Chen was not greedy. While the spirit jade pendant could bring him fame, if he lacked the corresponding strength, he naturally would not chase after these empty titles.

He extended his hand to return the jade pendant to Xun Xiangzhou.

"Haha, upright in character, knows humility, not bad, not bad, indeed a promising seedling," said Xun Xiangzhou with a laugh.

"But this jade pendant is what you deserve. You've already been able to inscribe a Strength Talisman with double the effect. Perhaps even you don't realize that you already possess the strength of a First-Rank Spirit Array Master."

Xun Xiangzhou probed Lin Chen with his spiritual power.

Lin Chen's cultivation was only at the Third Layer of the Body Tempering Realm, almost stepping into the Fourth Level.

But Lin Chen's spiritual power was undeniably strong; he certainly believed in Lin Chen's proficiency in spiritual formations.

This promising young talent had a limitless future.

Upon hearing this, Lin Chen was startled, then joy appeared on his face.

He had truly not considered that he might already possess the strength of a First-Rank Spirit Array Master.

If he told Xun Xiangzhou that he had only studied knowledge about the Spirit Array Master for a single day, would they be scared to death?