Chapter 1550: Small Gains

Shang Xia quickly realized that the incomplete set of rank six talismans which was almost fused with the World Origin Source, seemed capable of manipulating its power.

In a sense, the function of the talismans was similar to that of the Envoy’s seal.

However, since the talisman formation had not yet matured, they could only harness very limited power from the World Origin Source.

Shang Xia suddenly understood why he had not faced an attack powered by the World Origin Source from the opponent during his attack on the Lord’s Manor.

It wasn't that the opponent couldn't utilize the power contained in the World Origin Source, but rather that their preparations were not yet mature.

If the Secret Talisman Gate could have nurtured their talisman formation World Origin Source, the second tier True Immortal's ability to harness world origin would have greatly increased, potentially complicating Shang Xia's assault.

Of course, with his successful takeover, it made no sense for the talisman formations to remain in the hands of the enemy.

Shang Xia immediately set out to take those talismans for himself.

If they had been precious treasures that were intentionally buried into the World Origin Source, Shang Xia might have needed to exert some effort to subdue them. Since they were talismans that were nurturing a talisman formation that hadn’t fully formed, it was easy for him to take them all.

However, there was one issue. The talismans had not yet matured in the World Origin Source. If removed prematurely and they went without nourishment of world origin, they might self-destruct.

That might pose a problem for others, but not for Shang Xia, a mighty True Immortal who carried a portable reservoir of world origin.

Shang Xia could even use the opportunity to comprehend the process of nurturing talismans with world origin, thereby mastering the unique method of talisman creation.

The new method was more valuable to Shang Xia than the talismans themselves.

While he retrieved the talismans, the Crimson Soul Tablet continued to drain world origin. The World Origin Source that was connected to the Tong Continent that had recovered more than 90 percent, was drained by more than 10 percent in an instant.

Under such circumstances, it wasn't just the Tong Continent. It was likely every single True Immortal of the Essence Xing World had already noticed the disturbance.

Shang Xia suddenly turned his head in the northeastern direction. With his powerful divine soul, he discovered a True Immortal approaching.

That person was also cautious, slowing down as they approached Guanxing City, trying hard to conceal their presence and aura.

However, what they didn't realize was that their efforts were futile in Shang Xia's eyes. Every move they made was clearly visible to him.

"Coming from the northeast... Could it be someone from the Phoenix Cry Sect? They’re actually pretty quick...” Shang Xia felt the urge to laugh when he watched the third tier True Immortal act all sneaky. "Well, since someone came to check, the experts of the Essence Xing World will probably start rushing over. Looks like it's time to leave."

Even with absolute confidence in his own strength, Shang Xia did not dare to let himself be surrounded in a foreign world.

His Spirit Calming Vessel had been placed deep in the World Origin Source. He collected the 6 unique rank six talismans and took another 10 percent of the world origin it contained.

With that, he had completed what he wanted to do and was ready to leave.

The next second, the third tier True Immortal who was barely tens of miles from the city made their move!

However, they did not attack the Lord's Manor in the city. Instead, they roused their soul brand in the world and attempted a strike through the World Origin Source.

"Oh? His soul was actually branded in the world through the Tong Continent?!” Shang Xia gasped.

If this person truly came from the Phoenix Cry Sect, that would mean that they had long been scheming against the Tong Continent... After all, a third tier True Immortal couldn’t be born overnight.

Being an expert from a foreign world, Shang Xia had to face the suppression of the World’s Will. With the World Origin Source manipulated by the third tier True Immortal, the World’s Will found an outlet and quickly provided him with strength comparable to a high-level True Immortal.

Shang Xia had to admit that the third tier True Immortal wasn’t just ferocious when it came to launching an offensive. He was also really shrewd to be able to leverage the World’s Will.

It would have been effective against other foreign experts, but it was a shame his opponent was Shang Xia!

As a mighty wave of world origin rose from the World Origin Source, it was the perfect nourishment for the Crimson Soul Tablet, which wasn’t satisfied after all it absorbed.

Two-thirds of the world origin wave disappeared as soon as it slammed into the Crimson Soul Tablet, and the tablet stood tall against the advances of the third tier True Immortal

Initially, Shang Xia was prepared to teach the third tier True Immortal a lesson before leaving, but he started to hesitate as he discovered the aura of another True Immortal coming from the southeastern direction.

"A fifth tier True Immortal?” Shang Xia was momentarily stunned but quickly realized that the newcomer might very well be the mysterious patriarch of the Secret Talisman Gate.

Alright, enough playing around. If I get too greedy, I might mess this up big time...

He immediately withdrew the projection of the Crimson Soul Tablet from the World Origin Source. However, as he hesitated earlier, the third tier True Immortal had already tried to blast his Crimson Soul Tablet trice. As such, Shang Xia managed to absorb more than 20 percent of the world origin contained in the World Origin Source connected to the Tong Continent.

The second the projection disappeared, the third tier True Immortal also seemed to sense something. He chose to attack the Lord’s Manor right away.

Shang Xia frowned. It wasn’t because the third tier True Immortal could threaten him, but because when the third tier True Immortal attacked, the fifth tier True Immortal who was rushing to the city stopped.

Ignoring the third tier True Immortal, Shang Xia shot up into the skies as he transformed into a brilliant beam of light. With the Spirit Abundance Banner flapping behind him, he raced southeast.

Watching him go, the third tier True Immortal quickly ran behind in pursuit. His attack that was aimed at the Lord’s Manor was redirected to where Shang Xia was fleeing.

It was a shame... Before it could slam into Shang Xia’s domain, Shang Xia tossed out a talisman with perfect timing. At the same time, he activated the last Six Direction Teleportation Talisman in hand.

𝚏𝕣𝕖𝚎𝚠𝚎𝚋𝚗𝐨𝐯𝕖𝕝.𝕔𝐨𝕞

The first talisman he activated tore through the void the instant it was thrown. It appeared above the approaching fifth tier True Immortal.

A burst of golden flames tore through the void and a massive golden phoenix rose from the flames. With a loud screech filling the air and the temperature rising a few degrees, it flew at the fifth tier True Immortal.

"Hmph, Golden Phoenix Leaving Flame Talisman... Phoenix Cry Sect, how dare you!” The fifth tier True Immortal’s expression sank.