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With the alchemy, weaponry, and formation departments all taking action in succession, the "Talisman Cliff," a place on the northern slope of the main peak that was usually the quietest, where only the faint sounds of cinnabar and yellow paper could be heard, finally broke its silence.

The Talisman Hall, the smallest of the four halls but the one most closely related to the daily lives of cultivators and the one with the widest application, revealed its first card for integrating into the alliance under the leadership of the calm and low-key hall master, Sun Simiao. It was not a profound and unfathomable offensive talisman, nor a priceless life-saving talisman, but a seemingly ordinary "Alliance Communication Talisman" that could completely change the way the alliance communicates.

The news did not cause a sensation like the Danhui or Qiguan gatherings, but rather spread like a pebble thrown into a pond, its ripples spreading silently to the smallest corners.

After all, elixirs and magical treasures are not needed every day, but communication is an essential part of daily life for every cultivator, regardless of their cultivation level or social status.

The scenery of Fumo Cliff is different from the scorching heat of Jinyan Valley, the misty atmosphere of Danxiang Palace, and the mystery of Yunji Peak.

Bamboo groves grow on the cliff, and clear springs gurgle. More than ten elegant quiet rooms are built against the mountain and by the water. The air is filled with a faint mixture of sandalwood, cinnabar and spiritual ink, creating a tranquil and focused atmosphere.

In the largest quiet room, Sun Simiao, the head of the Talisman Hall, was sitting around a large sandalwood table with several core disciples and a special guest, Chen Hao, the manager of the Treasure Pavilion.

On the table was a sheet of snow-white Xuan paper, on which a complex talisman pattern with nested spiritual runes was meticulously depicted in fine brushstrokes. Next to it were several jade talisman samples that had been successfully refined and were shimmering with a faint spiritual light.

Sun Simiao was a lean but vigorous old man with graying temples, yet his eyes were gentle and bright, and his fingers were slender and steady. He gently picked up a jade talisman and said softly to Chen Hao:

"Manager Chen, this talisman is the basic design of the 'Alliance Communication Talisman' that I and my disciples developed over a year by following the sect leader's instructions, combining the fragments of Ancestor Liuyun's 'Thousand-Mile Communication Technique', and referencing the strengths of various communication talismans."

"Its core lies in the built-in extremely miniature 'synchronous resonance spirit pattern array'."

Chen Hao was dressed relatively simply today, and his usual smile was gone from his chubby face, replaced by an unusually serious expression. He carefully took the jade talisman, infused it with a trace of spiritual energy to perceive its meaning, and then examined the design closely, his eyes gleaming with a sharp light:

"Elder Sun, this talisman... seems to be different from the 'transmission talismans' and 'flying sword messages' currently popular in the market? It doesn't require a specific target's aura imprint, nor does it need a flying sword carrier?"

"Exactly." Sun Simiao nodded, a hint of pride flashing in his eyes. "Ordinary communication talismans require prior exchange of spiritual imprints for targeted communication, and their range is limited, making them susceptible to interference. Flying swords can transmit messages over long distances, but they are costly and easily intercepted. But this talisman—"

He pointed his fingertip at the core spiritual rune on the drawing, "With the wonder of 'resonance,' anyone within the effective range of the talisman who possesses a communication talisman of the same batch and frequency can receive the message, and can also send messages to a limited number of people."

"The effective range depends on the talisman's grade. This basic version is expected to reach 300 li. What's even better is that the message transmission is not linear, but spreads through the resonance of the spirit pattern array, making it more covert and difficult to trace the source."

"Brilliant!" Chen Hao slapped his thigh, his chubby face flushed with excitement. "If this talisman is completed, within the alliance, orders will be obeyed without question, and information will be transmitted with unparalleled speed! Patrol disciples in danger can instantly call for help; coordination between factions can be communicated in real time; even daily transactions and information sharing will be infinitely more convenient!"

"This...this is simply a groundbreaking innovation!"

He was, after all, a businessman, and instantly saw a huge business opportunity and far-reaching impact: "Elder Sun, what is the cost of refining this talisman? Can it be produced on a large scale?"

Sun Simiao smiled slightly and gestured to his eldest disciple, Lu Ming, beside him. Lu Ming, a composed middle-aged man, replied, "Manager Chen, the materials used in this talisman are all common spiritual materials, such as 'blank jade talismans,' 'spirit-guiding cinnabar,' and 'resonance stone powder,' so the cost is controllable."

"The key lies in the inscription of these 'synchronized resonance spirit patterns,' which requires an extremely high level of control over one's divine sense. Through years of exploration, our Talisman Hall has initially achieved 'semi-spiritual mechanical assisted talisman inscription,' led by skilled talisman masters and supplemented by specially made talisman inscription discs, which can greatly improve the success rate and consistency. If it can be promoted and mass-produced, it will not be difficult."

Chen Hao rubbed his hands together, pacing excitedly around the room: "Excellent! Excellent! Elder Sun, Fellow Daoist Lu, if this succeeds, Baibao Pavilion is willing to do everything in its power! Sales network, raw material supply, after-sales service—leave it to me, Chen Hao!"

"But... these standards, quality control, and most importantly, the allocation and management of 'synchronized' frequencies..."

Sun Simiao and Lu Ming exchanged a glance, and Sun Simiao slowly said, "This is the key. The sect leader intends this talisman to be a public infrastructure for the alliance, not a tool for profit."

"Therefore, the Talisman Hall only sets the core spirit rune standards, provides basic talisman crafting jade slip templates, and is responsible for the allocation and management of 'frequency bands'."

"All qualified talisman masters and sects within the alliance are encouraged to refine talismans themselves according to the standards, or purchase them from designated channels. The Treasure Pavilion can serve as the main sales and certification channel to ensure that the quality of circulating talismans meets the standards."

"The profits can be divided proportionally and will be mainly used to maintain the research and development costs of Futang and the maintenance costs of the 'frequency band'."

He paused, then looked at Chen Hao with a profound gaze: "Manager Chen, this matter concerns the smooth operation of the alliance. The profits are enormous, but reputation is even more important. The quality of the talismans is a matter of life and death; there must be no inferior products circulating. Frequency management is a matter of order; there must be no chaos."

"Is the Hundred Treasures Pavilion suitable to shoulder this important task?"

Chen Hao's expression turned solemn. He straightened his clothes and bowed deeply towards Sun Simiao and the direction of Liuyun Palace: "Chen Hao swears, on the centuries-old reputation of Baibaoge, that we will strictly control quality, ensure fair sales, and absolutely not harbor any ulterior motives in this matter!"

"All actions shall be carried out in accordance with the standards of the Talisman Hall. All profits, except for necessary costs, shall be handed over to the Alliance in accordance with the agreed proportion! Violation of this oath will result in being forsaken by both gods and men!"

Sun Simiao stroked his beard and nodded: "Manager Chen is a straightforward man, and I trust you. In that case, the details can be finalized. Lu Ming, you and Manager Chen discuss the refining standards, certification process, and distribution plan in detail."

"The first batch of 'basic communication talismans' will be produced in trial quantities of 10,000. The frequency bands will be uniformly distributed by the Talisman Hall, with priority given to various border outposts, law enforcement teams, and important member sects."

"Yes, Master!" Lu Ming bowed and accepted the order.

Chen Hao was overjoyed, as if he could see countless spirit coins beckoning to him.

This seemingly insignificant communication talisman, once deployed, will completely change the way low-level cultivators in the Southern Region communicate. The hidden impact it brings and the business opportunities attached to it are immeasurable!

More importantly, through this event, Baibaoge will be deeply integrated with the core infrastructure of the alliance, and its position will be more secure.

A few days later, the Alliance Council officially promulgated the "Provisional Standards and Management Measures for Qingyun Alliance Standard Communication Talismans". At the same time, it also announced the jade slip template for refining "basic communication talismans" provided by the Talisman Hall (the core spirit pattern part is encrypted and requires a special incantation to activate), as well as the quality certification and sales details formulated by the Treasure Pavilion.

The news sent shockwaves through the alliance once again, but this time the shock was more of a subtle, pervasive change.