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Smaller sects and independent talisman masters were the first to get excited.

In the past, the methods of crafting communication talismans were kept secret by various schools, making high-quality talismans expensive. Now, the Alliance has actually released a standard template!

Although the core spirit runes require authorization from the Talisman Hall to obtain in full, the basic parts are enough for them to learn from and reference, and they may even be able to refine communication talismans that meet the standards and sell them after being certified by the Treasure Pavilion!

This means a new and stable source of income and an opportunity to improve one's talisman skills!

"Quick! Go to the Treasure Pavilion and buy a jade slip!"

"This idea of ​​'resonance at the same frequency' is unheard of! Brilliant, absolutely brilliant!"

"If we can learn this, our talisman workshop will also be able to refine these alliance communication talismans!"

Next to the main hall of missions, a counter for communication talismans was quickly set up, and the shop assistants of the Treasure Pavilion enthusiastically introduced the wonderful uses of the new talismans and the purchase and authentication process to visitors.

The first batch of 10,000 basic communication talismans was quickly snapped up, with the main buyers being patrol teams and caravans from various factions, as well as some well-informed independent cultivators.

On the southern route, the old site of Creekstone Village has been rebuilt and renamed "Crystal Town," becoming a small distribution center and outpost for the Alliance in the south.

On this day, Zhang Meng, the squad leader of the battle hall guarding this place, was leading a team of new recruits on patrol outside the town. Suddenly, the newly issued standard communication talisman on his waist emitted a faint buzzing sound and a soft blue light.

Zhang Meng was taken aback. He picked up the jade talisman and probed it with his divine sense. A clear, urgent voice came from within: "Patrol Team Three is calling for town guard! A small pack of carrion wolves, about twenty in number, has been spotted in the Black Pine Forest thirty miles west of the town. They are moving towards the town. Requesting instructions!"

It was a team sent to scout the west! Zhang Meng's spirits lifted. In the past, at times like this, they would either launch a signal arrow (which was easily intercepted or ignored) or send someone back to deliver the message (which wasted time).

He immediately followed the training instructions, pressing down on a specific rune on the talisman and concentrating his divine sense to transmit a message: "Patrol Team Three, this is Zhang Meng! Received! Immediately retreat to the town and rely on the newly built protective talisman array for defense!"

"Patrol Team One, Patrol Team Two, assemble in the west of the town, prepare to intercept! Repeat, Patrol Team One, Patrol Team Two, assemble in the west of the town!"

His instructions were transmitted almost simultaneously to the communication tokens of the other two patrol team leaders.

"Patrol Team One, received!"

"Patrol Team Two received!"

Half an hour later, when the pack of rotten wolves approached Creekstone Town, they were met by three patrol teams that were already on high alert and a protective light shield that rose from the town wall.

A small-scale skirmish easily repelled the wolf pack, and the town remained safe and sound.

After the battle, Zhang Meng watched his soldiers excitedly cleaning their weapons and exchanging tips on their teamwork. He then touched the communication talisman at his waist and exclaimed, "This thing is damn useful! We'll feel much more at ease on patrol from now on!"

Compared to the enthusiastic atmosphere within the alliance, the reaction to the "Alliance Communication Talisman" within the territories of major sects such as the Blazing Sun Sect and the Heavenly Sword Sect was unusually silent, even somewhat suppressed.

The side hall of the Weapon Refining Hall in the Lieyang Sect.

Vice Hall Master Yan Zhu held a "Communication Talisman" that his disciples had just secretly purchased, his face grim. He tried to probe its internal structure with his divine sense, but was blocked by a sophisticated encrypted spiritual rune. When he tried to force it, the talisman turned into dust with a soft "poof".

"What an ingenious encryption method! What a brilliant 'synchronous resonance'!" Yan Zhu sneered, flicking away the powder in his hand. "Qingyun Sect... what a clever scheme! With this talisman, the connections between lower-ranking disciples will be incredibly tight, and commands will be transmitted with lightning speed. In the long run, our sect's control over its affiliated forces will be greatly weakened!"

A trusted disciple whispered, "Master, should we also...?"

"Also what? Copy their system too?" Yan Zhu interrupted him, his tone irritated. "Easier said than done! This 'synchronous frequency' technology is key; it's not something that can be cracked and imitated in a short time!"

"Moreover, the alliance is now powerful, and those smaller sects and independent cultivators are already using this talisman. If we create a different system, who will use it? Who will manufacture it? Forcing its promotion will only waste resources and make us a laughingstock!"

He suppressed his anger: "Keep a close watch! Order your disciples to try and obtain several more talismans from different batches and hand them over to the 'Secret Pattern Institute' for research! See if they can find out the frequency pattern, or... a method of interference!"

A similar scenario played out at the Heavenly Sword Sect. Faced with this subtle and pervasive technological infiltration, the major sects felt an unprecedented sense of powerlessness.

Openly resisting? Without reason, it would seem petty. Following suit? That would be tantamount to accepting their standards, weakening themselves. This kind of overt scheme is a thorn in their side.

Months later, the "Alliance Communication Symbol" quickly became popular within the Alliance due to its convenience, stability, and relatively low cost.

Border patrols, mission coordination, information sharing, and even daily communication among disciples have all begun to rely on this small jade talisman.

Although it currently has limited functionality, only able to transmit sound and simple divine thoughts, and has a limited effective range, it has genuinely improved the alliance's operational efficiency and cohesion.

This network is invisible, yet more resilient than any sword-and-sword alliance.

Inside the Flowing Cloud Palace, Shen Mo played with a brand-new communication talisman while listening to Su Xiao's report on the promotion of talismans.

"To date, over 100,000 basic communication talismans have been distributed, covering more than 70% of the alliance's regular forces and major member sects. Sales through the Baibaoge channel are smooth, and the quality is stable."

"According to the Shadow Guards' observations, although sects such as Blazing Sun and Heavenly Sword do not openly adopt it, many of their lower-ranking disciples purchase it privately, especially when carrying out missions outside."

Shen Mo smiled slightly and put down the jade talisman: "From point to surface, from line to network. The benefits of communication are beginning to emerge. Tell Elder Sun that the next step is to start researching and developing intermediate-level communication talismans that can increase distance, have higher encryption levels, and even transmit simple images."

"In addition, we are collaborating with the Array Hall to study the feasibility of establishing 'communication enhancement arrays' at key nodes."

"Yes," Su Xiao replied, then hesitated for a moment before asking, "Sect Leader, such widespread adoption might lead to technology leaks..."

Shen Mo gazed at the drifting clouds outside the window, his gaze distant: "Technology is like water; it's better to channel than to block. I control the core, set the standards, and manage the frequency bands, which means I control the lifeline. Even if others can imitate its form, they are merely tributaries."

"Moreover, the flow of technology is essential for its progress. Our Qingyun Sect has the confidence to lead the trend."

He lightly tapped the communication talisman with his fingertip, and a faint light flowed through it: "Today's talisman transmits messages. Tomorrow, it will transmit government decrees, the hearts of the people, and the overwhelming momentum. Now that this spark has been ignited, why fear that it will spread like wildfire?"

On the cliff of Fumo, Sun Simiao sat quietly by the window, listening to the faint sounds of his disciples carving runes in the distance, looking at the sketches of his mid-level communication runes on his desk, a calm and satisfied smile on his face.

Hear thunder in silence, discover the truth in the details. The vastness of the Dao of Talismans may lie precisely in this.