In a normal competition, one would usually choose to attack the opponent’s weakness with their own strengths to ensure a higher chance of winning.
However, Lord Leo abandoned his best skill, formations, and chose to compete in Talisman Path against Talisman Path. Was he crazy, or did he want to lose quickly to Gilberto?
Gracie was shocked and then intrigued. He hadn’t expected Leo to understand Talisman Path.
Moreover, rumors said that Leo was an alchemist. What else could this young man not do?
“Talisman Path and formations have similarities, but they are ultimately two different paths. This young man is becoming more and more unfathomable,” Willow thought to himself, though his face remained impassive.
Mike was equally shocked. He had witnessed Leo setting up formations to kill four Spirit Saint-level experts from the Bloodsoul Sect, but he had no idea that Leo was proficient in Talisman Path.
Seraphina narrowed her eyes slightly as she looked at Leo.
The disciples of Falling Blossom Palace were momentarily stunned before they erupted into excitement. Some favored Leo, while others favored Gilberto.
Derick couldn’t help but sneer, “What an arrogant youngster, daring to challenge the Young Lord in Talisman Path. The Young Lord’s talent in Talisman Path is unparalleled; you’re not even worthy to carry his shoes!”
“Derick, why get angry? Some people are too naive. The Young Lord will make him see reality clearly,” the fat elder who had been silent so far laughed.
“Indeed, some people don’t know their limits and end up as mere clowns,” Elder Derick nodded, looking at the duel stage.
On the duel stage, a gentle breeze blew, giving a refreshing feeling.
Gilberto was first surprised by Leo’s words, then amused. “I didn’t expect Mr. Bloomer to also understand Talisman Path. This is quite unexpected.”
“I only know a little, but I should be slightly better than the Young Lord,” Leo’s smile and tone were full of mockery.
Having been verbally taken advantage of by Leo repeatedly, Gilberto’s expression finally darkened.
“Mr. Bloomer, I hope you’re not just boasting. I hate boasters the most. If you regret or fear later, just beg me, and I’ll show mercy,” Gilberto’s eyes flashed with a hint of killing intent.
“Rest assured, Young Lord, that won’t happen,” Leo’s lips curled into a cold smile, his eyes flashing with cold light.
“Enough talk, let’s see the real skills,” Gilberto snorted coldly.
As soon as he finished speaking, Gilberto waved his sleeve.
Eight jade plaques emitting a green glow flew out from Gilberto’s Storage Sack and circled around him.
Each jade plaque was as thin as a cicada’s wing, faintly glowing. They were spirit jades used by fourth-level Talisman masters to create talismans.
“Mr. Bloomer, eight talismans should be enough to deal with you,” Gilberto’s eyes shone with confidence.
“Is that so? Let’s wait and see,” Leo waved his right hand, and eight jade plaques flew out from his Storage Sack as well, circling around him.
Gilberto sneered and raised his right hand as spiritual power surged within him.
With Gilberto’s hand movements, mysterious runes glowing red quickly appeared on the talisman plaques.
Gilberto’s hand movements were fluid and graceful, creating a sense of beauty for the onlookers.
The runes seemed to connect with the laws of heaven and earth.
This technique made Gracie’s eyes narrow slightly. “As expected of the Young Lord of Runecarver Sect, easily displaying the technique of drawing talismans from afar.”
Willow sighed lightly, “Young Lord Benson’s skill in Talisman Path is indeed profound.”
An elder from Falling Blossom Palace couldn’t help but say, “Such a technique is beyond some fourth-level Talisman masters even with a spirit pen.”
Derick glanced at the somewhat shocked members of Falling Blossom Palace and smiled faintly, “Drawing talismans from afar is basic for our Young Lord. His skills go far beyond this.”
On the duel stage, in just a few breaths’ time, hundreds of fourth-level fire runes were drawn on the jade plaques.
As Gilberto completed the last rune, the jade plaque burst into a dazzling red light before dimming down.
Upon closer inspection, the jade plaque had turned a faint red color with a pattern of a red flame flower.
The flower seemed to be born from flames, its petals like fire, extraordinarily enchanting.
“Mr. Bloomer, this is a basic fourth-level ‘Firebloom Talisman.’ Please break it using Talisman Path. If you can’t even do that, challenging me in Talisman Path would be laughable,” Gilberto said in a teacherly tone.
As he finished speaking, Gilberto flicked his finger, sending the Firebloom Talisman shooting towards Leo.
Suddenly, the Firebloom Talisman shattered, revealing an enchanting red flame flower.
The flame flower grew rapidly in the wind, expanding tenfold in size.
The originally beautiful flower head also grew tenfold, transforming into a large fiery mouth.
The flame flower bent its long stem and lunged at Leo!
Leo’s face remained calm and fearless. Like Gilberto before him, he moved his right hand swiftly.
His white robe fluttered gracefully, matching Gilberto’s fluidity perfectly.
“He also used the technique of drawing talismans from afar!” A disciple from Falling Blossom Palace couldn’t help but exclaim in surprise.
Gracie was full of surprise and immediately held Leo in higher regard.
Mike was excited and emotional. “As expected of the lord. Not only is he proficient in formations but also in Talisman Path.”
Derick’s expression turned sour as he narrowed his eyes.
In just a few seconds, the jade plaque in front of Leo also burst into dazzling red light.
Within the red light, a tiger faintly appeared.
Leo flicked his finger, sending the talisman flying out and shattering it.
A giant flaming tiger over ten feet tall emerged from the talisman.
The flaming tiger was surrounded by red flames, standing majestically in mid-air.
In comparison, the flame flower seemed much smaller.
With a heart-shaking roar, the flaming tiger swallowed the flame flower whole.
After devouring the flame flower, the flaming tiger roared again and charged towards Gilberto.
“This is materialization with form and sound!” Amidst the heart-shaking roar, Gracie, Willow, and several elders from Falling Blossom Palace were all astonished.
“Besides materialization with form and sound, you can even feel a hint of tiger’s presence. Lord Leo’s skill in Talisman Path is indeed extraordinary!” Gracie’s understanding of Leo was once again refreshed.