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Having heard Cultivator Songs careful words, Han Li nodded and didnt ask any further questions about the matter.

It is good that Martial Niece Song and Lady Mei dont go. There are undoubtedly villains lurking in the Myriad Link Mountains. Even if I enter Devilfall Valley, I may not return alive. Lady Violet Spirit, are you still set on entering the valley? Han Li asked with a casual tone.

With a smile, Violet Spirit calmly said, So long as Brother Han is willing to enter the valley, I am willing to brave the risk. I hold Fellow Daoist Han in complete confidence.

Han Li stared at Violet Spirit and said, Since Fellow Daoist Violet Spirit has said this, I wont try to persuade you otherwise. But before we enter the valley, there are several matters I must first make clear.

Violet Spirit replied without surprise, This is as it should be. If Brother Han has any questions, please do not hesitate to ask.

First of all, I need to confirm whether or not the matter of the Spirit Kindle Fruit is true. Han Lis expression grew solemn. I dont want to enter Devilfall Valley in high hopes only to discover that it didnt exist. I hope Lady Violet Spirit can confirm this for me?

Violet Spirit was already prepared for Han Lis question and she immediately fished out a green jade slip and handed it over to Han Li. The Spirit Kindle Fruit is real. The Ghost Spirit Sects Nascent Soul that managed to escape from Devilfall Valley by a fluke had spoken of its existence. Why else would a Ghost Spirit Sect Nascent Soul elder strive their hardest to brave the danger of Devilfall Valley?

Han Li took the jade slip and submerged his spiritual sense into it and silently looked through it. A moment later, he withdrew his spiritual sense and expressionlessly returned the jade slip. Han Li frowned and hesitantly said, According to what is said, the Spirit Kindle Fruit does exist. However, it is located deep in the depths of Devilfall Valley and its precise location is somewhat unclear. It will be difficult to find the Spirit Kindle Fruit with this information alone.

Violet Spirit explained as if in fear that Han Li would back down, Because the Ghost Spirit Elder had accidentally stumbled across the Spirit Kindle Fruit after manifesting his Nascent Soul, he couldnt remember its precise location. However, he also noted several notable facts about its location. It shouldnt be too much of a problem to find it.

When Han Li recalled the details inside the jade slip, he pondered, weighing the potential risks and gains.

A moment later, Han Li raised his head and calmly asked, Even if we find the Spirit Kindle Fruit, wont we need to refine it inside the valley because it would quickly lose its medicinal power? Has Lady Violet Spirit finished preparing the supplementary pill ingredients?

Violet Spirit was overjoyed at his response, but she promptly suppressed her excitement. With a bright expression, she said, The supplementary ingredients for the Nature Origin Pill arent easy to find, but Ive managed to piece them together over the past few years. So long as we have the Spirit Kindle Fruit and our luck doesnt take a turn for the worse, there shouldnt be a problem with refining the Nature Origin Pills.

Han Lis face turned grim and he emotionlessly said, Since it shouldnt be difficult to find, I will make an attempt. But Lady Violet Spirit, you should know of the dangers of Devilfall Valley. I will make an effort to protect you inside, but be warned that if I encounter a danger that even I cannot withstand, you must be prepared to defend yourself.

This is natural. If something truly happens to me, I will not hold it against Brother Han. Besides, I am quite confident in my ability to survive. Violet Spirit replied without any hesitation, the soft lines of her face replaced with staunch resolution.

Han Lis expression relaxed as these words were much to his satisfaction. Can you three Fellow Daoists inquire on how the Ghost Spirit Sect will be entering the valley? When I arrived, I heard that the Ghost Spirit Sect are issuing Devilfall Medallions to restrict the number of people that can enter the valley. It seems strange. Under such circumstances, there is no difference whether a few hundred or a few thousand cultivators enter the valley. Yet there seems to be a limitation on how many people may enter. Otherwise, the Ghost Spirit Sect would definitely capitalize on this opportunity as theyre selling each Devilfall Medallion for several tens of thousands of spirit stones.

After a moment of surprise, Violet Spirit smiled and said, As expected, Brother Han is quite discerning. Youve just about guessed the truth. Although Mei Ning and I havent managed to acquire the specifics of the method to enter the valley, weve faintly discovered from our source, that Ghost Spirit Sect disciple, the method of entry requires the power of many Ghost Spirit Sect disciples as well as a large quantity of spirit stones to enter to valley at a specific time. It does seem that the number of people that can enter the valley is limited.

Regardless of the method to enter the valley, our Drifting Cloud Sect has been given three Devilfall Medallions and I acquired one when I had returned to the sect. There should be no problem entering the valley for me, but the depths are a different matter. I have no certainty of making it out safely. I believe that the majority of cultivators will be staying on the outer reaches of the valley and search for their treasure there. Only Nascent Soul cultivators would dare to enter the depths. Naturally, there will be Core Formation cultivators that will wish to fight one another, but there shouldnt be too many. Fellow Daoist Violet Spirit shouldnt experience too many dangers in the outer valley and should be able to handle herself there. As for when we enter the inner valley… Han Lis eyes flickered and he continued speaking to her through voice transmissions.

When Cultivator Song and Mei Ning saw this, they showed no dissatisfaction. Given the immense danger, it was only expected for them to be more careful.

When Han Li finished speaking, Violet Spirit hesitated for a moment before nodding. It is all as Brother Han says.

Then I will see you again inside Devilfall Valley. Ah yes, Martial Niece Song, Ive heard from the sect disciples that Senior Martial Brother Cheng has already arrived. Do you know where he is?

Cultivator Song paused before hastily responding, I do not know. Martial Senior Cheng had arrived here with a group of his close friends. I havent seen him yet.

So it was like that. It seems Senior Martial Brother Cheng wishes to enter the valley before he reaches the end of his lifespan. Han Li muttered as if speaking to himself.

After a moment of silence, Han Li frowned and asked, Ive also heard that the Moulan will be entering Devilfall Valley as well. Is this true? Do you have any information on this?

As if feeling a slight headache over the matter, Cultivator Song could only helplessly respond, Weve also heard rumors of this, but the matter is unclear. We dont know if it is true.

Han Li stroked his chin and remained silent. A moment later, his expression faintly changed and he bid them farewell. As a result, the three women in the room looked at each other with dismay.

Whats going on? Why was Brother Han in such a hurry to leave? Violet Spirits eyes flickered with bewilderment. frewebnoel.o

Mei Ning frowned, appearing slightly disappointed. I dont know, but it seems Senior Han has other business to attend to.

Cultivator Song glanced at the rooms door and muttered to herself for a moment.

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At that moment, Han Li was walking down a remote street in a calm and methodical manner. But in truth, he was harshly scolding someone in his mind, Were you trying to scare me out of my mind!?

An aged voice carelessly replied within Han Lis mind, Hehe! I was merely thinking that girl named Violet Spirit was deathly beautiful. Stirring a few of your thoughts is only natural.

Han Li snorted and angrily continued, Dont tell me you forgot how you affected the emotions of my second Nascent Soul when you used the Seven Passions Art on it? You can feel whatever you wish, but dont involve me. After all, my second Nascent Soul is linked with my consciousness. Besides, Violet Spirits current appearance isnt anything special, youve yet to see her true appearance. And your concubine in the past, Ruyun, was said to be a beauty peerless in this world. How can a woman with an appearance like that drive you out of control? You arent trying to trick me, are you?

I originally thought to use the Seven Passions Art in order to deal with your primal soul, but who couldve thought that a trifling early Nascent Soul cultivator possessed a second Nascent Soul and was able to resist calamity. How else would I have met my end here? Although the Seven Passions Art cannot control a cultivators consciousness, it can still control their emotions. Likewise, it can reduce ones will to live in a fight and ones resolution to kill. As for the girl, although she is using some sort of secret technique to hide her true face, I am able to see through it with my spiritual sense. The old mans voice slowed near the end as if somewhat resentful.

Even if your Seven Passions Art was more powerful, you will have little luck in leading me astray from my objectives. Although I do share some sensation with my second Nascent Soul, your Seven Passions Art wont prove to be anything more than a minor hindrance. However, I completely didnt expect that the Core Founder of the Thousand Bamboo School and the creator of the Great Development Technique, the Monarch of Soul Divergence, had survived until now by possessing a puppet. Were it not for your inconceivably powerful spiritual sense and your complete knowledge of the Great Development Technique, I wouldnt have believed it. But regardless, if you casually stir my emotions over a female cultivator again dont blame me for being impolite. Han Lis tone turned harsh at the end.

The old man snorted and disdainfully said, Youngster Han, you should know that even with the assistance of the Soul Nurturing Wood my soul would last only several tens of years more before it disappears. Were if not for the fact that I had mostly finished my final puppet, I wouldve gladly passed on and reincarnated. After spending countless years inside a sensationless puppet, Ive felt Ive lived long enough. And if you hadnt seen a woman for as long as I had, youd be the same as well.

When Han Li heard him, he rubbed his nose and felt his head deeply ache.

The true body of the old eccentric was actually hidden in the tube behind his back. Were it not for his agreement to teach Han Li the final three layers of the Great Development Technique and his willingness to impart several powerful puppet designs onto him that had never been published, Han Li wouldve dealt with him with several methods and exterminated him.

But most annoying of all was the old eccentrics unfathomably powerful spiritual sense. Even as he was currently, his soul searching techniques still had no effect on the defenseless eccentric. Rather, the old eccentric was nearly given the opportunity to control Han Lis soul, scaring Han Li away from using such a method again.

When faced against the Monarch of Soul Divergence, an eccentric that had lived over ten thousand years, Han Li found himself feeling completely powerless.

The Heavenly South Continents State of Dongyu is one of the few rare countries that didnt belong to any of the Continents four superpowers. This wasnt because the country was too small or that it was lacking in resources. Rather, the countrys size and wealth of cultivation resources placed it among the top ten countries in the Heavenly South.

The reason why the State of Dongyu was unaffiliated with any of the four superpowers was due to its location.

Apart from the Nine Nations Union who was too far away, the country shared a close border at the center of the three other superpowers.

As for the countrys cultivator sects, their histories and affiliations were varied as well. There were Righteous and Devil Dao sects as well as a few small leisurely sects. But most important of all were the native sects that couldnt be suppressed by any other power. They became the deciding factor that prevented the State of Dongyu from being influenced by the other superpowers.

None of the three neighbouring superpowers wished to relinquish control of the country and they continuously conducted their own maneuvers, both covert and open, but to little effect. In the end, there was only a vague agreement between the three superpowers that they would not interfere with the country and had the State of Dongyu become a neutral territory.

Of course, the various native sects of the country had secretly received backing from the three superpowers, forcibly maintaining a balance of power. This led to various cultivators gathering in this neutral country, causing it to flourish for some time.

In the State of Dongyus northern Chang Province, there was a depression that took up two-thirds of its land. The majority of the depression was covered in dense forest, and there was an unbroken mountain range that spanned tens of thousands of kilometers at its center, known as the Myriad Link Mountain Range by the locals.

No one truly knew if the mountain range consisted of ten thousand mountains, but it still had an abundance of demon beasts and rare medicines. However, no cultivators dare to rashly enter the mountains. freewebnovel.c

The Myriad Link Mountain Range was known by a far more sinister name in the Heavenly South cultivation world, the Devilfall Domain. And somewhere hidden in the mountain range lay the most dangerous area in the Heavenly South Devilfall Valley.

Ever since Devilfall Valley came into existence, countless vastly powerful cultivators entered the valley in search of treasure, but the veil of mystery and death that surrounded it over the years prevented anyone from treading too closely.

Of course, its fearsome reputation alone hadnt stopped cultivators from extracting the mountains resources. That was due to the miasma that would occasionally sweep across the mountains and seal it off for years at the time, perhaps as a result of Devilfall Valleys influence.

Not only was the miasma incredibly toxic, but it was also as thick as something produced by a spell formation and would cover the mountains in complete darkness. It was impossible to tell direction once inside.

Even if one could make it past the miasma, it was impossible to catch any demon beasts or pick any herbs. All one could do was stare at the mountains with envy or go to the few areas where the miasma was most thin.

But every fifty years or so, the miasma around the mountains would disappear and the spatial tears surrounding Devilfall Valley became more stable and sparse. During this time period, treasure hunters from all over the Heavenly South would gather for this year-long opening to seek riches. With such a large mountain range, only a small portion of cultivators were able to reap the treasures despite how abundant the demon beasts and spirit medicines may be. Despite this, there would be thousands of cultivators that came during each opening.

Furthermore, there were a few merchants being backed by various clan powers nearby the mountain. They would create several temporary market cities in the area, prospering from the medicines and spirit beasts acquired within the mountains.

Recently, the miasma around the Devilfall Domain had already begun to grow thin and would soon disappear. It would be at least several more months before the miasma disappears, but there were several times more cultivators there than during the previous opening. Furthermore, a large number of high-grade cultivators had appeared amongst them, startling the local cultivator sects and clans.

The local powers hastily restricted their disciples from rashly going out and sent men to investigate the cause of it. As a result, they were stunned by what they found.

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On the top of some nameless hill on the border of the Chang Province, there was a Core Formation male-female pair that were standing side by side. The man was wearing dark blue robes and appeared to be thirty years of age with a scholarly appearance. The woman wore palace robes and her body was ample, but her face appeared unremarkable.

The couple appeared to be calm, but a trace of anxiousness was betrayed by their flickering eyes, exposing their true emotions.

After a moment, a silver light flickered from a distance, followed by the appearance of a silver streak shooting towards them. When the pair saw the streak of light, they appeared overjoyed.

The silver streak arrived above the small mountain and flew a circle around them before revealing an embroidered-robed scholarly man around the age of forty.

When the woman saw the scholarly man, she smiled and said, Big Brother, youve finally arrived. How did it go? Did you manage to receive the command medallion to enter the valley?

Hehe. Ive managed to acquire it right on time. The scholarly man smiled and raised his hand as two streaks of azure light shot towards them.

The man and the woman quickly reached out their hands to receive the two bronze command medallions. They were both carved with the word Devilfall in red on one side, and with the same word written in gold on the other. There were traces of spiritual Qi emitted from the talisman. The woman immediately revealed a face of excitement, but the man frowned and appeared pensive.

The woman excitedly said, This is great! With the Devilfall Medallion, well be able to enter the valley in search of treasure. If we are able to find even a few spiritual medicines from the age of antiquity, we may find the opportunity to condense a Nascent Soul.

Standing at the womans side, the blue-clothed man sighed and said, Such a small pendant is actually worth over thirty thousand spirit stones. They actually dare to sell it at that price? The three command medallions had cost them over a hundred thousand spirit stones. It took the entirety of the wealth they had gathered over several hundred years to obtain them. It was only natural for him to feel a bit of heartache over the matter.

The scholarly man helplessly said, Second Brother, dont feel too bad about it. If it werent for the friendship we forged with them and the lacking manpower of their sect, we definitely wouldnt have had the opportunity to acquire these medallions from them. Being able to purchase even a single command medallion for a hundred thousand spirit stones is something that many would fight over. Furthermore, the Ghost Spirit Sect originally planned on pursuing the treasures of Devilfall Valley by themselves. Now that the other sects are pressuring them, they have no other option but to allow outsiders to join them on the treasure expedition. Otherwise, the Ghost Spirit Sect wouldnt have agreed to allow us to enter the valley even if we gave them a hundred thousand spirit stones.

When the blue-clothed cultivator heard this, he wasnt able to say anything back. But when he looked at the command medallion in his hand, he worriedly asked, However, can we trust the Ghost Spirit Sects method of entering the valley? I heard that the valleys opening has many spatial tears. If one isnt careful, they wouldnt even leave any remains behind. Theres also the news of the Ghost Spirit Sect Elder coming back from the valley alive. Does Elder Brother believe this to be true?

The scholarly man promptly responded, Apart from the fact that the Ghost Spirit Sect treats the entire Heavenly South cultivation world as an enemy, there should be no question over the matter. Furthermore, didnt we also hear that only the Ghost Spirit Sect elders Nascent Soul made it out of Devilfall Valley? It sounds reasonable since his body met its end in the valley itself.

After listening to the scholarly mans explanation, he hesitantly said, However, even if we can enter the valley, its still extremely dangerous. Could it have been a mistake to buy these medallions to enter the valley?

The woman snorted and carelessly said, With our talents, weve already reached the peak of our realm. If we dont have any chance encounters, we will definitely perish in two hundred years. It is natural to take this opportunity when it presents itself to us. Also, I heard the spatial tears on the outer areas of Devilfall Valley are far less dangerous than those inside the depths. So long as we are careful, it shouldnt pose too much danger.

The scholarly man calmly said, I heard that the Ghost Spirit Sect had issued several hundred Devilfall Medallions. Furthermore, most of them were dropped into the hands of various sects. It is even said that a few Moulan spell warriors are participating and that the Ghost Spirit Sect are sending several hundred cultivators into the valley. With so many people inside, what do we have to fear?

Besides, if worst comes to worst, we can simply leave. But if we miss this opportunity, we will live the rest of our lives with regret. The woman at his side nodded at his words as if having deeply thought of the matter.

Since Big Brother has said as such, this little brother will follow him into the valley. The blue-clothed man bitterly smiled and said nothing else.

As this was happening, various other movements occurred throughout the Chang Province.

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Half a year ago, rumors began to spread that the Ghost Spirit Sect had acquired a method to enter Devilfall Valley and that they wished to conceal this information from other sects so they could monopolize the treasures of the valley. These rumors had caused a massive uproar throughout the continent.

The various Righteous Dao Sects and Heavenly Dao Sects wishing to recuperate from their war with the Moulan could no longer sit still so they each sent men to the Ghost Spirit Sect to ask over the matter. As for their fellow Devil Dao Sects, they also sent men to verify the truth of the matter.

The higher echelon of the Ghost Spirit Sect was enraged by this, but after being held under such scrutiny and pressure, they were forced to admit the truth. After all, so long as someone carefully investigated the matter, traces of the truth would eventually be revealed. As a result, the other sects bluntly requested that they share the method to enter the valley, but the Ghost Spirit Sect had refused to agree for as long as they could. In the end, they could only compromise and issue a few command medallions to enter the valley to various sects.

So long as one possessed the medallion, the various sects would be able to send men together with the Ghost Spirit Sect cultivators into the valley when the spatial tears of Devilfall Valley stabilized. And naturally, each medallion came at a cost of spirit stones.

Of course, in order to prevent any resentment from vagrant cultivators, they set aside over a hundred medallions specifically for them and a fewer small sects.

Now that the time was drawing near, the Chang Province became incredibly lively. The vicinity of the Myriad Link Mountains became filled with cultivators from other countries, all hoping to enter Devilfall Valley in search of treasure. Needless to mention, they were all the cautious sort as well.

Such tiny talisman characters werent something that could be created in the current cultivation world in the Heavenly South. That meant this chain was an extremely rare ancient treasure.

With that thought, silver light flashed from his hands and the cut pieces of silver chain were withdrawn into his storage pouch. When he had the time later, he planned on seeing whether or not he could restore the chain and test their might.

With the silver chain gone, he lowered his head to look down at the Cadaver Demons sinister body. His expression grew sullen and he flicked his fingers, piercing several parts of the Cadaver Demons body with azure threads. Han Li then began to examine it, revealing an expression of satisfaction afterwards.

Apart from the missing arm, the Cadaver Demon was ideal for a refined corpse. Not only was its body incredibly formidable to the point where common magic treasure couldnt harm it in the slightest, but just a small amount of the corpse fire and poison that it produced could immediately kill a cultivator.

But when he looked at the Cadaver Demons destroyed arm, a thought appeared in Han Lis mind. He slapped a spirit beast pouch at his waist and released a swarm of black-tainted Gold Devouring Beetles. They loudly buzzed as they circled around his head before he raised his hand and struck them with a spell seal. Then with a mental command, the beetles condensed around the corpse demons missing arm. A moment later, a new black, silver, and gold arm appeared in the gap. Apart from the color contrasting with the green fur on the rest of its body, it appeared exactly the same as its other arm.

Han Li smiled, revealing a trace of satisfaction.

In the following moments, he took out several formation flags and formation discs and arranged them in a profound spell formation.

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After spending two months at the center of the mountain, Han Li returned to his cave residence. His face was extremely pale as if he had exhausted much of his vitality. After Silvermoon greeted him, he wordlessly secluded himself in a hidden room and didnt mention anything about the Cadaver Demon.

After a month, the large door opened once more and Han Li calmly walked out from the room.

Standing guard outside his room, Silvermoon respectfully said, Master, the Six-winged Frost Centipedes have already begun to hatch in the insect room.

Han Li smiled upon hearing her and said, Lets go and have a look then. Soon after, he quickly made his way to the insect room with Silvermoon following him in an elegant motion.

Han Li opened the restrictions guarding the way to the insect room and clearly saw what laid within. The newly hatched Six-winged Frost Centipedes were larger than the first generation and the glacial Qi they breathed was far stronger than before.

Although it wasnt comparable to the Celestial Ice Flames, it would still be fatal to cultivators at the Core Formation stage. Of course, when fused into the Purple Apex Flames, they became far more deadly.

The eggs of the Six-winged Frost Centipedes shined with black light at the center of the insect room. They were fist-sized and surrounded by three-meter-wide chunks of ice. The ice Qi pervading the room clearly originated from these eggs.

Han Li swept his gaze across the room. The huge centipedes seemed to have sensed something and raised their heads, snarling in the direction of the stone door as if they felt threatened. With a changed expression, Han Li glanced down at the insect eggs and closely examined them.

After counting the number of eggs, Han Li nodded and said, There are twenty-four eggs, enough to use. Silvermoon, call for my in-name disciple to come over and tell her she can take her centipedes.

Yes, I will send the voice transmission talisman. Silvermoon agreed and took out a talisman. After whispering a few words into it, she tossed it into the air and it flew off in a streak of red light.

Finished with the centipede eggs, Han Li turned his attention to the Gold Devouring Beetles in the next room. Because the green liquid had been prioritized for the Six-winged Frost Centipedes, Han Li hadnt paid much attention to his specifically selected Gold Devouring Beetles.

There were no changes to the beetles in the room. They were still concentrated in a huge golden ball, suspended on a spirit tree that Han Li had specifically planted there.

Although he had anticipated this, Han Li still frowned at the sight. When those flying beetles evolved once more, they could be considered fully mature. Even with the acceleration from the Rainbow Skirt Grass, the long process of their evolution was nearly unbearable. Han Li hadnt thought that in a mere several tens of years, the Gold Devouring Beetles would finally reach the last stage of maturation.

Han Li withdrew his gaze from the insect room and asked, Silvermoon, how is the Profound Goddess Palm? Its been several months. That should be enough to tell if it can be saved.

Silvermoon replied with hesitation, Its… hard to say. It would be better if Master took a look personally.

What could be hard to say? Han Li appeared puzzled. But after a moment of thought, he ordered Silvermoon to take him to the medicine garden.

A trace of astonishment appeared in Han Lis eyes when he saw the stalkroot of the Profound Goddess Palm. Its original faint yellow color was turning green, but it was still bare and small, without any hint of emerging buds.

How can this be? Is the plant alive or dead? Contrary to what he saw, Han Li didnt sense any aura of life from it.

Silvermoon sighed and slowly said, This was what I wished to tell Master. The Profound Goddess Palms root was watered several times by the green liquid without any change. It was only after using both the Myriad Year Spirit Milk combined with the Wine Nectar that I was able to change its color.

I originally believed it was brought back to life, but apart from the change in color, its exactly the same. The green liquid also had no effect on it. As a result, I was left with my hands tied. Its unknown whether the Profound Goddess Palm root is actually alive or dead.

Looking at the Profound Goddess Palm root, Han Li indifferently said, Since it reacted, there is still a chance of reviving it. We simply need to find another method, but now is not the time to continue experimenting with it. Well have to settle our affairs in the Far West first. It is about time for us to leave.

Were going now? Silvermoon asked.

Han Li firmly replied, Were leaving tomorrow. In a moment, I am going to bid farewell to Senior Martial Brother Cheng. Afterwards, I will seal my cave residence and take the most important items. The Far West shouldnt have any formidable high-grade cultivators, so it shouldnt prove very dangerous, just time consuming. Also, we must make it back within three years, or well miss the prime window to enter Devilfall Valley.

Silvermoon nodded after he finished speaking.

Soon, the two left the medicine garden. As Han Li left to see his Senior Martial Brother Cheng, Silvermoon was left behind in the cave residence to put it in order for their departure the next day.

The next morning, Han Li brought Silvermoon out of the cave residence to discover there was a beautiful woman of graceful stature waiting outside for Han Li.

A trace of surprise appeared in his eyes as he asked, What is it? Didnt I give you enough medicine pills to last you for several years of peaceful cultivation?

Mu Peiling lowered her head and whispered, My Lord, after some thought, Ive decided it may be better for me to go on this journey with you since my cultivation has reached a bottleneck. As your concubine, serving my Lord is only natural. Will you bring me? Her beautiful appearance was capable of arousing a feeling of great adoration.

When Han Li heard her, he gave her an appraising look and pondered to himself for a moment. As Silvermoon stood behind him, her eyes wandered and she mysteriously smiled.

Not long after, Han Li nodded and said, Since you wish to go, then so be it. On the way, I can

give you some guidance on cultivation. The sooner you can reach Core Formation stage, the better it will be for me.

Many thanks, my Lord! Mu Peiling was overjoyed upon hearing this and wore an expression of excitement.

When Han Li saw this, he smiled and flung his sleeve, releasing the Wind Riding Chariot in a streak of white light. When Silvermoon saw the carriage, she giggled and entered Han Lis sleeve in a blur.

When Mu Peiling saw this, her jaw dropped in shock.

Han Li paid this no mindand calmly said, Ill talk to you about Silvermoon on the way. Lets head out first! freewbnove.com

Yes, my Lord! Mu Peiling quickly restored her calm and made her way toward the carriage with lithe steps.

Just as she stepped inside, Han Li entered the carriage in an azure blur. He formed a hand incantation and a layer of white light suddenly covered the flying carriage. Then with a clear ring, the Wind Riding Chariot streaked across the sky and disappeared from sight.

Not long after, some information began to spread in the Drifting Cloud Sect that their Elder Han had suffered a slight loss in vitality as a result of a confrontation with a devil cultivator, and would be secluding himself for several years to restore his cultivation.

When the two other sects in the Dreamcloud Mountains heard this, they sent several people to inquire about the state of Han Lis injuries, but Elder Cheng didnt give them a concrete answer. The cultivators that were friends of the Drifting Cloud Sect were also denied an answer over the matter.

Thus, news that the newly famous Elder Han of the Drifting Cloud Sect had sustained heavy injuries quickly spread throughout the State of Xi and through the sects of neighboring countries. The cultivators of these sects didnt suspect this news in the slightest. After all, the last devil cultivator that injured him was an elder of the Jin Empires Yin Sifting Sect that w rumored to be at the peak of mid-Nascent Soul stage. It was no surprise that killing him would result in a large loss in vitality. But even so, Han Li quickly became viewed as a vastly powerful cultivator who stood on par with Eccentric Heavenvenge.

Likewise, the fame of the Drifting Cloud Sect rose rapidly alongside him and there were few sects that didnt begin trying to befriend the sect. There were even a few vagrant cultivators with profound cultivation that came to the Dreamcloud Mountains to enter the Drifting Cloud Sect.

In a short amount of time, the Drifting Cloud Sect gained a faint standing of the top sect in the State of Xi. Many Drifting Cloud Sect disciples grew excited about their mysterious Elder Han and he rose to be their most well-regarded idol for a time.

The Cadaver Demon didnt appear any different from when he last saw it. There was green fur on its body and it was completely bound in silver chains, not to mention that it still only had a single arm. frewbovel.cm

Han Li took the time to carefully examine the entire stone room once through. After recognizing that it was exactly the same as he had left it, he felt at ease and tossed a jade box onto the floor. He then slapped a spirit beast pouch at his waist and summoned a streak of black light before him.

The Weeping Soul Beast had just appeared in its miniature foot-tall form. As soon as the beast appeared, it immediately saw the Cadaver Demon lying down on the stone platform and began to howl. Before Han Li even gave a command, its entire body glowed in black light and it expanded. Fortunately, the beast knew the area was narrow and only grew to a height of three meters, but it still stared at the Cadaver Demon with excitement nevertheless.

Han Li frowned at this, but while he sank into thought, the Weeping Soul Beast soon calmed down and crouched on the ground in an obedient manner.

Yi! When Han Li saw the back of the Weeping Soul Beast, a baffled expression appeared on his face.

The image of the blood ghost on the back of the Weeping Soul Beast was far clearer than before. The ghostly image even began to protrude from its back as if it were alive, much to Han Lis excitement. It seemed that the last two feasts for the Weeping Soul Beast were almost enough for it to undergo another strange transformation.

A trace of anticipation accompanied Han Lis surprise, but now was not the time to closely examine the Weeping Soul Beast. The only reason he had released it right now was to protect against any surprises from the Cadaver Demon. Han Li slapped his storage pouch and summoned an antique jade stick into his hand with a flash of yellow light.

Han Li glanced at the jade stick with a raised brow. The item was a hair ornament that he had acquired from the black-robed youths corpse after searching through his consciousness. The ornament contained over ten different methods for refining corpses. These methods were something the Yin Sifting Sect had acquired after stealthily fighting for them with other sects.

As for this specific Yin Sifting Sect Elder, he turned out to be particularly knowledgeable about the methods for refining corpses. These dozen corpse refinement methods were all things that came from his own understanding. There were even some alterations that he had made that increased the might of a refined corpse.

However, it was a pity that he had never shared these methods with his fellow sect members. He had always wished to refine a few top-grade corpses to run amok with, but he had never found any suitable corpses to refine.

One of the methods he recorded mentioned the Sovereign Devil Corpse, a top-grade corpse the black-robed youth had always wanted to refine. This method required a ferocious corpse that possessed an intelligence of its own as an ingredient. After erasing the consciousness of the corpse, one would use many kinds of secret techniques to refine it, hopefully turning it into a Sovereign Devil Corpse. Naturally, the resulting power would be even greater than that of other intelligent corpses.

According to what was recorded, it was one of the most optimal methods for refining the Cadaver Demon. Once refined, the ferocity of this naturally formed corpse would become even stronger. As a result, Han Li immediately thought of the Cadaver Demon once he read through this technique. This was a prime opportunity that he couldnt let slip by.

But before Han Li could refine it, he needed to erase the Cadaver Demons consciousness just like with the Wood Spirit Nascent. As a result, he had taken out the jade box that contained the Cadaver Demons primal soul.

Han Li looked at the silver stakes in front of him and waved at them, causing the stakes to float into the air. Then with an incantation, they began to glow with a faintly silver light. Next, he rolled his hands together, summoning several arcs of golden lightning from between his palms. Thunder roared with the appearance of the astonishing golden light.

Han Li then expressionlessly raised his hands, shooting out over ten fine arcs of lightning, striking each of the dozen stakes. As golden and silver light intertwined, the stakes trembled.

When Han Li saw this, his expression sank before uttering the word, Go, and striking the stakes with a spell seal. All of the stakes immediately shot out as streaks of silver, quickly surrounding the Cadaver Demon on the platform. They were all aimed at the vital points and limbs of its body, in preparation to strike.

With all of this done, Han Li took a deep breath and looked at the jade box in front of him that was still sealed with a golden talisman. He then opened his mouth and azure light shot, engulfing the jade box. The golden talisman trembled several times and eventually floated off the surface of the box.

Woosh. The jade box immediately flew ten meters forward as if it was struck. Han Lis pupils contracted as he watched, his lips tightly closed.

A dense green fog suddenly roiled out from the box and a wild laughter sounded from it. I am finally freed! Who was the fool that released me? Since youve freed me, Ill be consuming your flesh. Yi, a Nascent Soul cultivator?!

The green mist condensed to form a womans face, exactly the same as Silvermoons human form apart from the fearsome green light glowing from her eyes. She appeared stunned upon seeing Han Li.

Han Li was also surprised to see such a familiar face, but soon all emotion disappeared from his face. The transformation of Silvermoons demon fox body had been something that the Cadaver Demon originally created, so this appearance was to be expected from the primal soul of the Cadaver Demon.

The green ghost face was stunned for a moment before coldly laughing. She opened her mouth and blew out strong Yin winds. The ghost face soon grew three meters tall and it charged towards Han Li in an attempt to enter his body. However, Han Li had already prepared for this. No matter how powerful the Cadaver Demon had been when it was alive, Han Li had no fear of it since it was now just a primal soul that had been trapped for many years.

As he watched all of this happen, a cold glint flickered in his eye. Without receiving an order, the Weeping Soul Beast snorted and shot out a mist of yellow light. The light swept past half of the ghost face and immediately prevented it from moving.

Whats this? In a display of quick wits, the ghost face felt that something was amiss and struggled to break free. But unfortunately for it, the Weeping Soul Beasts ability was specialized in restraining souls. Not only was the ghost face unable to escape, it was also slowly being absorbed by the mist of yellow light.

The ghost face was now filled with fear, but in a display of decisiveness, the green mist violently swayed and split off the portion of it that was trapped in the yellow mist of light. It then took advantage of this opening to roil and form a smaller ghost face.

At the same time, it hastily turned around and shot towards the Cadaver Demon at the center of the stone platform. Knowing that Han Li couldnt be trifled with, it planned to return to its original body and then tear Han Li apart.

Han Li smirked upon seeing this. He calmly pointed to the ten or so stakes revolving around the Cadaver Demon, and they fell upon it as quick as lightning the moment the ghost face entered the Cadaver Demons body.

With gusts of wind, the Cadaver Demon suddenly found all of its vitals and limbs had been struck by the silver stakes. Although its limbs were incredibly hard and hadnt been harmed by the silver stakes, the golden lightning from the stakes attacked without compromise, instantly forming a golden net around the Cadaver Demon.

Suddenly, a fishy scent filled the air from the direction of the Cadaver Demons body. Just as the Cadaver Demons primal soul had entered its body, the stakes had actually knocked it back out. Green ghost mist then surrounded the body where a large and a small ghost face could be faintly seen inside the mist.

The two ghost faces were doing their utmost to enter the body of the Cadaver Demons body. However, the golden arcs of lightning sparking off the silver stakes warded them off, each strike resulting in a pained scream.

As expected, there was a fragment of consciousness hidden inside the body. It seems these preparations wasnt done in vain. Han Li appeared delighted at the sight of this. With his last trace of worry now resolved, he promptly commanded the Weeping Soul Beast. It instantly snorted, puffing out two mists of golden lights towards the ghost faces, both far brighter than the one from before.

The two ghost faces werent as lucky as they were before. When the mists of yellow light swept over, the two ghost faces released cold screams before being swept into the Weeping Soul Beasts mouth.

The Weeping Soul Beast swallowed several times and pounded its chest with excitement while appearing quite satisfied.

Han Li smiled at the sight of this and returned his gaze to the silver stakes. He then walked towards the Cadaver Demons body.

When Han Li arrived at the stone platform, he looked at the silver chains surrounding the Cadaver Demon. Then after a moment of thought, he flicked his finger and chopped at them with a golden swordstreak. With a loud ring, the silver chains remained unharmed.

Han Li appeared to have anticipated this and spat a small golden sword from his mouth. With a hand seal command, the small sword glowed with brilliant light and silently streaked past the chain. With a brittle clang and a flash of golden light, a rice-sized hole appeared through the chain.

Han Lis expression stirred. Although he knew that the silver chain was extraordinarily strong for it to be able to restrain the Cadaver Demon, it was still greatly surprising that the Auric Essence-infused Bamboo Cloudswarm Swords were only able to harm it to this degree.

During his amazement, Han Li continued casting incantation seals from his hands and ordered the flying sword to continue striking the same location on the chain.

Only after a long while was the silver chains eventually severed by Han Li. He then curiously beckoned to the two pieces of cut silver chain and it marvelously slid off the Cadaver Demons body as if it were a snake and flew into Han Lis hand.

After stroking the silver chains in his hands, he discovered that its surface was exceptionally smooth and was densely covered in small talisman characters. There were so small that they could barely be seen by the human eye.

Han Lis expression stirred, shock appearing in his eyes.

What is it? Han Li turned his head to look at Silvermoon, his curiosity written all over his face.

With a deliberate tone, Silvermoon asked, Ever since Master has taken me in as an artifact spirit, he hasnt used me as an artifact spirit in battle or to boost the power of his flying swords. Could you tell me why?

Han Li frowned in surprise and asked, Why are you asking this?

Silvermoon lowered her head and whispered, Its nothing but a casual question. After all, my true identity is that of an artifact spirit.

After a moment of silence, Han Li said, Artifact spirit? You believe yourself to be a common artifact spirit? Common artifact spirits dont possess any intelligence. Why even ask such a question? Even if I summoned you as an artifact spirit, it would consume too much of your spirit essence. If one relies on using their artifact spirit too often, it may even lead to the spirits dispersal. And from my point of view, your demon fox body is very useful to me. Unless it is a last resort, I will not be using you as an artifact spirit. Also, if your cultivation suffers as a result, it wouldnt benefit me either. Afterwards, Han Li turned around and left the hall.

Silvermoon remained in the hall, her head lowered as she grew lost in thought. A short moment later, she glanced at the jade box in her hand and walked away with a smile.

Once Han Li entered the cave residence, he began to prepare to cultivate the ability for a second Nascent Soul. Since a divine ability this powerful went beyond the realm of normality, Han Lis preparations to refine this technique lasted for quite a while.

At the moment, Han Li was sitting cross-legged on the ground. His hands held a faint azure jade slip and he was reading through it with his spiritual sense as if trying to comprehend something. The Profound Nascent Formation Arts were recorded on the jade slip.

A short time later, he withdrew his spiritual sense from the jade slip and closed his eyes. He then formed a hand gesture and began to whisper an incantation. His body froze and azure light flickered from the top of the head, suddenly summoning a Nascent Soul intertwined with azure light the Nascent Soul that Han Li bitterly cultivated for two hundred years to create.

The Nascent Soul appeared slightly more powerful than when it first appeared several years ago. Its eyes were a shiny jet black and appeared intelligent.

Having only cultivated his Nascent Soul for several years, he only dared to manifest it in an extremely safe area, else it could be weakened if something unexpected happened.

It sat on Han Lis head for a moment more and glanced around the room before suddenly enveloping itself in a ball of azure light and floating around the hidden room.

At first it was unaccustomed to fly, but as it became more practiced, it was able to do it increasingly faster. In the end, the Nascent Sul was able to fly erratically around the hidden room in a display of vast skill.

After another moment, the Nascent Soul stopped and floated a the corner of the hidden room as if thinking of something. It grasped its small hands in an incantation gesture and in a flash of light, the Nascent Soul suddenly disappeared and then reappeared above Han Lis head, its complexion slightly pale from having exhausted so much of its vitality. This was the divine ability that only Nascent Souls were capable of, true instantaneous movement.

The Nascent Soul stretched its back and turned into a streak of white light before entering Han Lis head. Han Li then slowly opened his eyes, his expression appearing grave.

It appears the Nascent Soul has consolidated after several years of nurturing. Although it cannot compare to the Nascent Souls of those old eccentrics, there shouldnt be a problem if I refine the second Nascent Soul. Han Li muttered to himself. Soon after, he slapped his storage pouch and summoned a jade box covered in talismans.

Han Li swept his sleeve with a stern expression and dispersed all the talismans from the box. He then pointed to the corner of the box and had it open by itself. As it slowly opened, it revealed a sparkling golden sphere that sealed the Wood Spirit Nascent within it.

The Soulfade Technique that I placed on it is almost complete. Han Li muttered to himself. Then after a moment of thought, his raised his hand and reached out towards the golden sphere. гeewebnovl.com

In a clap of thunder, golden light flickered and countless arcs of lightning shot out from the lightning sphere. The lightning quickly flew into Han Lis hand and disappeared without a trace. In the blink of an eye, the sphere disappeared to reveal a small green figure several inches tall with a delicate appearance. It was the Wood Spirit Nascent.

But at the moment, the Wood Spirit Nascent was densely covered in jet-black needles and its eyes were shut as if it were sleeping. The fine black needles would occasionally flicker with green light in a rather strange display.

Han Li didnt dare to be careless as he carefully examined the Wood Spirit Nascent and jet-black needles once through. When it appeared that everything was as expected, he slowly extended his index finger towards the forehead of the Wood Spirit Nascent.

Before he fully extended the finger, a bean-sized ball of green light burst from his fingertip and transformed into a green thread of light. Han Lis hand remained still as the thread pierced into the Nascent Souls forehead, reading the internal circumstances of the Nascent Soul. After the time it took to finish a meal, Han Li sighed and withdrew his finger, recalling the green thread as well.

Han Li stroked his chin as he pondered over his next actions. Suddenly, he waved his hand and the needles surrounding the Wood Spirit Nascent flew into his sleeve. As a result, the Wood Spirit Nascent remained inside the wooden box, still entirely unconscious.

Having already decided what to do, he formed a strange incantation gesture with his hands and struck the Wood Spirit Nascent with a spell seal. The Wood Spirit Nascent floated from the jade box and reached the height of Han Lis head. It then sat cross-legged across from Han Li who shut his eyes and gave a command. An azure light shined from the top of his head, manifesting his Nascent Soul once more. This time, the Nascent Soul did not appear as happy as it was before. Instead, its expression was taut and solemn.

It raised its head to glance at the Wood Spirit Nascent floating across from it. Its figure then blurred as it approached the Wood Spirit Nascent that sat cross-legged.

The Wood Spirit Nascent was only two inches tall, an inch shorter than Han Lis Nascent Soul. When the two stood side by side, they appeared at odds.

But at that moment, Han Lis Nascent Soul began to utter a cryptic incantation before shooting a ball of azure spirit essence directly onto the face of the Wood Spirit Nascent. The spirit Nascents expression stirred and it slowly opened its eyes. However, its expression was dull and its eyes were lifeless as if it were a puppet.

Han Lis Nascent Soul appeared as if it were facing a great enemy. It quickly formed incantation gestures and glared at the Wood Spirit Nascent with wide eyes. In that moment, two beams of azure light shot out of the Nascent Souls eyes and directly entered the eyes of the Wood Spirit Nascent across from it.

Suddenly, the two figures shook and the Wood Spirit Nascent screamed in pain before dropping from the sky and rolling on the floor as if suffering from immense pain. At that same moment, Han Lis Nascent Soul floated in the air and also wore a pained expression on its face, but it was still able to forcefully retain control.

The painful screams from within the room intermittently appeared throughout the entire day before eventually disappearing. Two days later, Han Li walked out from the room with a tired face, but a trace of excitement was betrayed from his eyes.

In the past, he was scared of the potential backlash from invading the Wood Spirit Nascents consciousness. As a result, he didnt immediately cast the techniques to establish a second Nascent Soul and instead used the Soulfade technique from the Profound Yin Arts and the Fading Needles to weaken the Wood Spirit Nascent.

After being weakened for such a long period of time, the Wood Spirit Nascents consciousness was now completely weakened. Under such circumstances, Han Li was able to easily erase the last trace of its consciousness with his immensely powerful spiritual sense.

With the Wood Spirit Nascents consciousness erased, he poured a fragment of his spiritual sense into it and used the secret technique to assimilate the Nascent Soul as his own.

Although it was said that there was a danger of backlash during assimilation, Han Li had a powerful grasp over his spiritual sense and wasnt likely to suffer a problem in this regard. And if something did happen, he would only have to abandon the fragment of his spiritual sense at most. Given how powerful his spiritual sense was, the loss wouldnt cause him much harm.

As for the duration of the assimilation process, it would take anywhere from three to eight years, or ten if he were unlucky. Han Li didnt believe that the second Nascent Soul would be usable during his time in Devilfall Valley in the first place, so he wasnt worried about the delay.

After leaving the sealed room, Han Li rested for a day and went to purchase some tool refinement materials from the market city. Afterwards, he stayed in the tool refinement room for half a month, crafting a dozen variously-sized silver stakes. He then brought them to the mountain next to the swamp where the Snowcloud Foxes dwelled.

When Han Li arrived at the stone room at the center of the mountain, he stared at the Cadaver Demon laying on the stone platform. Although he had expected this, he still felt some relief.

He took out a jade box from his storage pouch that was sealed with a golden talisman and then took out the silver stakes one by one as he watched the reclining Cadaver Demon.

Han Li took a seat on a chair and wryly smiled as he answered, The Yin Sifting Sect Elder only knew the method to cast the curse, not dissolve it. According to what I found out from the Soul Searching Technique, only the Yin Sifting Sect Master and the sects great elder know it. All the other elders wouldnt know the method to dissolve it either.

He didnt know the method to dissolve the curse? Senior Martial Brother Cheng frowned and spoke with a tone of disbelief.

Han Lis wore a gloomy expression, Thats right! It seems that the removal of the Soul Seal Curse involves an incredibly powerful technique belonging to the Yin Sifting Sect. Only the Sect Master and the Great Elder are ever taught it.

Senior Martial Brother Chengs expression turned grave. Without the method to dissolve the curse, Little Sister Nangong will…

Han Lis gaze flickered and he continued, Although there is no way to directly dissolve the curse, its not as if there are no other methods in this world. From what I managed to discover by searching the soul of the Yin Sifting Sect elder, there is a method to forcefully break the curse with the assistance of a few particular items.

With roused spirits, the old man asked, What items are able to dissolve the curse? Please tell me.

Han Li sighed and said, These items are all incredibly difficult to find in this world. I fear I may not be able to find them. He then muttered the name of the items, leaving Senior Martial Brother Cheng alarmed.

The old man muttered, Not to mention the Heavenly South, but I fear that the entire world might not have these items.

Han Lis mouth twitched and he calmly replied, This might not be certain. I just so happen to know the whereabouts of one of the items but it will be difficult to acquire. I must carefully prepare to even have a chance at it.

The old man was shocked by what he heard, but seeing that Han Li didnt intend to give any further details, he didnt ask further. Instead, he sincerely said, Is this a matter that the sect can help with? Please do not restrain yourself!

After a moment of silence, Han Li shook his head and said, No. This isnt a matter that can be solved with numbers.

The old man twirled his beard. Since Junior Martial Brother seems to be well aware of the situation, I wont ask about it. But if there is anything that you need, please dont hesitate to use the sect.

Han Li smiled and said, Thank you, I appreciate your kindness. Ill be going to visit Waner now.

Senior Martial Brother Cheng bid Han Li farewell and remained alone in the hall. After a moment of thought, he sighed and flew towards his cave residence.

The hidden room was untouched as well as the block of ice that laid within. Han Li stood in front of it and looked at the girl frozen inside with a confused expression.

It was unknown how long Han Li stood there before a complicated expression flickered over his face. He softly muttered, Waner, your courage is truly great. To grasp the chance for life, you refined the most dangerous technique of your incarnation arts, the Youthful Celestial Moon. Could it be that you didnt know that this technique would cause you to be reborn? If I truly dispelled your Soul Seal Curse, it could trigger something from your technique. How could I not be worried! His voice grew softer as he spoke. He then touched the thick and dense block of ice and caressed Nangong Wans face.

You couldnt have known that the cultivator who placed the curse on you didnt know how to dispel it, but there isnt too much to worry about. From the soul search I found another method to dissolve the curse by using some items. Although these items are extremely rare in this world, it is fortunate that Devilfall Valley happens to contain one of them.

While the inner core of an ancient flame beast would normally be impossible to find, it just so happens that an Ancient Flame Toad is currently within Devilfall Valley. I will not hesitate to enter the valley in several years time. Bit it was said that this method can only dissolve the curse halfway. And even if it isnt successful, it will greatly weaken it and give me enough time to pay a visit to the State of Jin. When that happens, I will return with the method to rid you of this curse, regardless of what must be done. As Han Li spoke those last words, his voice grew frigid.

After speaking to Nangong Wan, gloom filled his heart. After staying inside the hidden room for a moment more, he walked out and flew back towards his cave residence.

…

In the main hall of his cave residence, Han Li sat down with his head lowered in thought. Silvermoon obediently stood by his side, her eyes continuously shifting toward Han Lis with a trace of playfulness.

Without turning his head, Han Li indifferently asked, What is there to look at? Did something break out on my face?

Master must be joking. I simply wish to know what Master will decide. It is neither a long nor short time before entering Devilfall Valley. Also, both Violet Spirit and Marquis Nanlong invited you to head in. Who are you planning to head into the valley with? Silvermoons smile faded away and then she hesitantly continued, Devilfall Valley is known to be the most dangerous area in the Heavenly South. Even if Masters abilities are great, it will be exceptionally dangerous to head inside. Are there no other methods to save Miss Nangong Wan? Entering there is simply too great a risk to take.

Han Li shook his head and calmly said, The other items? You mean the eggshell of the Myriad Darkgold Bird? Or the fruit of the Enlightened Flower? These items have long been extinct in this world. Even if they still remained, they would be concealed in a desolate corner of the world and be impossible to find. The demon core of the Ancient Flame Toad is the easiest option. So long as I follow Master Cang Kuns route inside and dont act with greed, I shouldnt meet my end there. As for which party I will join, Ill have to decide that later.

Silvermoon lowered her head and offered no contest, If Master has already decided, then there is nothing for me to say.

Han Li smiled and rubbed his chin. Before we enter Devilfall Valley, I must prepare to go to the Far West and acquire the final two layers for the Great Development Technique. Ill also have to go and see whether or not the Thousand Bamboo School has any designs for high-grade puppets. As for the puppet refinement methods that I acquired from Soaring Heavens City, they cant be used for some time. The materials used to refine them are far too rare. Additionally, their main ingredient, the Myriad Year Ironwood, requires a large amount of green liquid to mature. They arent something that Ill be able to refine in a short amount of time. The Thousand Bamboo School should have some puppet designs that possess the strength of a Core Formation stage cultivator. With those puppets, it will be safer to enter Devilfall Valley. With only a few years, honing my magic treasures or cultivating my techniques wouldnt have much effect. With that said, Han Li narrowed his eyes as if having already thought out his plans.

Masters words do hold reason, let us do as you say. After some thought, Silvermoon smiled and agreed. For a time, a charming expression appeared on her face.

Suddenly, something came to Han Lis mind and he frowned. However, it will be somewhat difficult to arrive at the Far West despite it being adjacent to the Heavenly South. Ill have to pass through the Righteous Daos State of Zhu and thousands of kilometers of desert.

Desert? Silvermoon opened her mouth in surprise.

Thats right. Not to mention that there is something odd about the desert. For some unknown reason, its skies are always plagued by fierce windstorms. If we wish to pass through it, well only be able to walk or our magic power will be exhausted halfway through the journey. Additionally, the Far West is the size of only two medium-sized countries in the Heavenly South and are quite impoverished. As a result, while most of the Heavenly South know of their existence, no one finds it worth the effort to make it past the desert. It is also said that the entire area is ruled by the Thousand Bamboo School.

Silvermoon frowned and worriedly said, Since we cant fly through the desert, wouldnt it take far too long?

If we walk the entire distance, the round trip would take around a year even if it goes smoothly. Thats why I must make preparations before I leave. While preparations are underway, I must also have you help me and will leave this in your hands. Pour green liquid on it and see whether or not it shows signs of life. As Han Li said this, he took out a jade box from his storage pouch and handed it over to her.

Silvermoon recognized the contents at a glance and spoke with surprise, The Profound Goddess Palm! Master, you are letting me handle it?

Han Li mysteriously smiled at Silvermoon and said, Hehe, if this item doesnt revive, then it will be simply be used as a material for tool refinement. Also, I may as well take advantage of this time to refine the Wood Spirit Nascent. Additionally, Ill have to go down and deal with the Corpse Demon. Ive acquired a method of refining a devil corpse suitable for it from the Yin Sifting Sect Elder. After all, leaving the corpse demon alone is like leaving a calamity waiting to happen inside the Dreamcloud Mountains. With so many matters to attend to, Ill have to hand the matters inside the cave residence over to you.

Fine. Ill follow your orders as I was the one who recognized you as my Master after all. Silvermoon pursed her lips and agreed with a tone of helplessness.

Han Li grinned and spoke a few words more before leaving the main hall. At that moment, Silvermoon suddenly shouted for Han Li to stay after a moment of hesitation, Master, there is something that has been on my mind for a while. Can I ask you about it? She wore a stern expression.

The Nascent Soul grew dizzy as the fragrant pink mist gathered around it, and its mind weakened. When the silver lights struck it in quick succession, its body was frozen and completely disabled, rendering it incapable of detonating itself.

The Nascent Souls face paled and stared at the white-clothed woman next to Han Li in disbelief.

Not bad! Your actions have resolved the situation cleanly. Although he was the one who had ordered Silvermoon to attack, he praised her nonetheless.

Silvermoon smiled and said, It was all because Master told me to attack at an opportune time. This person only wished to escape and was careless, allowing me to replace myself with an illusion and escape his notice. Afterwards, she waved to her illusion and it dissolved into a ball of white light.

Han Li said nothing further and smiled. He had the giant net of golden lightning transform into a golden ball that flew into his hand and disappeared without a trace. As for the Aureate Sword Formation, Han Li had already dissolved it and had the thirty-six swords shrink before flying back into his sleeve.

Han Li took this opportunity and calmly looked at the black-robed youths Nascent Soul. It tried to curse as loudly as it could, but it lacked the strength to even open its mouth.

Han Lis expression sank and he sullenly said, Silvermoon, bring him to the edge of the forest and search him for the method to dissolve the Soul Seal Curse. After speaking, he took to the skies and flew towards the other side of the forest.

Silvermoon respectfully answered, Yes, Master. Grabbing onto the Nascent Soul, she followed after him. A pink fragrant mist soon scattered across the forest after they left.

About a hundred kilometers away from the island where Han Li battled with the black-robed youth, six streaks of light were making their way towards the island. The one that headed the party was a silver-haired old man, Elder Cheng of the Drifting Cloud Sect.

A red-nosed fat old man following after him asked, Fellow Daoist Cheng, did you sense correctly? The transportation formation was rather simple. It seems somewhat out of the ordinary for it be able to transport someone so far.

I cant be wrong. I sensed it clearly, and Junior Martial Brother Han should be close to here. Be careful everyone. He should be a devil cultivator at mid-Nascent Soul stage at the very least. Although we greatly outnumber him, we must be careful with regards to our weaker cultivation.

At the side, the Child Fire Dragon smiled and said, Dont worry. Brother Long has brought along the Divine Bewildering Bell. Even if we are no match, we shouldnt have a problem escaping.

Senior Martial Brother Cheng glanced at the grey-robed old man and gratefully said, Thats true. If it werent for Brother Long bringing along such a precious treasure to assist us, I wouldnt have dared to bring you all to brave this danger. After all, if the devil cultivator is truly the Yin Sifting Sect Master, we would find ourselves in dire straits.

The grey-clothed old man smiled and politely said, It was nothing. In the past, Brother Cheng had done me a great kindness. It is only fair that I exert myself to help. Furthermore, this Yin Sifting Sect cultivator must hold us in little esteem to dare to injure someone so deep within our State of Xi. Naturally, we must show him that the cultivators of the State of Xi are not to be trifled with.

Amongst the group, a large man with a dignified appearance smiled and said, However, I am rather curious about your sects Fellow Daoist Han. Ive heard your Junior Martial Brother made a magnificent display of power in the war against the Moulan, even to the point of turning the tide of the war. I hold him in very high regards and wish to become his friend.

The red-nosed old man chuckled and agreed, Thats right. Ive also heard about Fellow Daoist Hans thunderous reputation lately. I also wish to make his acquaintance.

That will be easy. Once we help Junior Martial Brother Han resolve this matter, I will introduce you all. However, I am worried about Junior Martial Brother Hans safety. That devil cultivator is truly cunning, using that transportation formation to rid him of us. Perhaps something has happened to him during this time while he fought against him alone.

Dont worry. Since he schemed to have Han Li alone, his cultivation cant be too high or else he wouldnt resort to such tricks in the first place. With Fellow Daoist Hans cultivation, there shouldnt be too great a difference.

I hope Fellow Daoist Ji is correct. Senior Martial Brother Cheng bitterly smiled. From what he saw on the day that Nangong Wan was attacked, he clearly understood that if the devil cultivator wasnt at late Nascent Soul stage, he was at the peak of mid-Nascent Soul stage at the very least. He wouldnt be easy to deal with.

Senior Martial Brother Cheng didnt wish for such a powerful, newly-joined elder of the Drifting Cloud Sect to immediately suffer from something like this. Fortunately, he was able to sense a trace of Han Lis existence and was able to calm himself down, knowing that Han Li was still alive.

As the six Nascent Soul cultivators chatted, they slowly drew closer to the small island where Han Li had battled the black-clothed youth and their expressions grew more solemn. Senior Martial Brother Cheng yelped and the party came to a sudden stop.

Brother Cheng, whats the matter?

Junior Martial Brother Han seems to be flying towards us. Im not sure whether the matter was already resolved, or… Senior Martial Brother Cheng didnt speak any further, but the others naturally knew what he meant. It was possible that he had been captured alive or was running away.

The grey-robed old man calmly said, Lets make our preparations. If something truly happened to Fellow Daoist Han, well be able to rescue him. Soon after, he slapped the storage pouch, taking a small yellow bell in his hand while silently watching his front as he held it. When the others saw this, they all took out their own treasures in preparation for a battle.

Senior Martial Brother Chengs expression grew sullen, slight fear betrayed from his face. A short moment later, they saw an azure light flying towards them.

Its Junior Martial Brother Han. Nothing happened to him. When Senior Martial Brother Cheng saw the azure light, he sighed with relief and smiled. The other cultivators were astonished to see this. Since Han Li was safe, could it be that the matter with the devil cultivator had been handled?

As the other cultivators pondered over this, the azure light quickly arrived before them to reveal Han Li.

Han Li frowned when he first appeared as if he were worried. But when he saw these cultivators, he forced a smile and saluted them. Senior Martial Brother Cheng, Fellow Daoist Fire Dragon, youre here. These Fellow Daoists mustve also come to help me. I cant thank you enough for troubling yourselves over me.

After closely examining Han Li, the grey-clothed old man surnamed Long, humbly said, Fellow Daoist must be joking. We were too late and there is nothing to help you with. Were rather embarrassed. As if headed by the grey-robed old man, they all glanced at Han Li with forced smiles.

When Senior Martial Brother Cheng saw that there was no one pursuing Han Li, he couldnt help but ask, Junior Martial Brother Han, what happened with the devil cultivator? Did you escape from him?

Han Li indifferently replied, Ive already killed him and disposed of his Nascent Soul. However, he wasnt the Yin Sifting Sect Master, merely one of its elders.

Senior Martial Brother Cheng asked with a tone of disbelief, What? Youve already killed him? Although he wasnt a late Nascent Soul cultivator, he should have been at the mid-Nascent Soul stage at the very least. You really managed to kill him?

When Old Man Long and the others heard this, they revealed astonishment. Since the devil cultivator was able to injure an early Nascent Soul cultivator in the Drifting Cloud Sect and easily escape, they naturally knew that he was a formidable character. If Old Man Long hadnt brought the Divine Bewildering Bell, the others might not have been brave enough to come.

Now that they heard that Han Li was able to destroy even the devil cultivators Nascent Soul, they were greatly surprised.

It was only a matter of luck. I just happened to be able to subdue his techniques. Han Li casually spoke and pondered for a moment before tossing a black object towards Senior Martial Brother Cheng. The old man caught the item and examined it with a grim expression. There was a dense layer of talisman characters on the medallion, and the character for Sift was engraved at its center.

Having already guessed what it was, Senior Martial Brother Cheng still asked, Whats this?

Han Li faintly smiled and said, This is the command medallion of a Yin Sifting Sect elder that the devil cultivator left behind. Its an ancient treasure of some power and should be sufficient to confirm his identity.

The others turned their gazes to the medallion upon hearing this. When they saw how strange the medallion was, they didnt doubt Han Lis words.

The others couldnt help but ask about the details of the battle, but Han Li simply played the matter off. When the others saw that he didnt feel like talking, they tactfully remained silent. However, they all still intended to befriend Han Li. After all, he was someone who could slay a mid Nascent Soul-stage devil cultivator and there were many benefits to befriending such a powerful figure.

Since the others had come with the intention of helping Han Li, he treated them courteously and chatted with them on the way back.

Halfway back, Han Li and Senior Martial Brother Cheng took their leave from the rest of the group and returned to the Drifting Cloud Sect.

Within the official hall of the sect, the silver-haired old man asked the question that was lingering in his mind, Did you find the method of dissolving the Soul Seal Curse? I saw that you had a heavy heart on the way back and were forcing yourself to appear calm. Could it be that you didnt find it?

These eerie white skulls screamed before launching green flame wisps from their mouths towards Han Li. Of course, when the flame wisps traveled too far, golden threads suddenly appeared and flashed towards them.

But something different happened this time. The golden threads sliced the skulls apart, but in a flash of green light, they restored themselves as if they hadnt suffered any damage. Additionally, they werent impeded by the sword threads at all and continued their approach.

Han Li was stunned when he saw this, but he soon realized that the ghost skulls had no physical body, they were refined Yin Ghosts. Although his sword threads may be fierce, they couldnt cut through something intangible.

However, Han Li was hardly flustered. As the ghost skulls approached him, he willed a net of golden lightning to appear in the air and intercept them. Since they were ghosts, he decided to activate the Divine Devilbane Lightning.

To Han Lis surprise, the ghost skulls revealed fear upon seeing the golden net and came to a stop, but after the horned ghost skull shrieked, all of the skulls opened their mouths and shot green flame wisps towards the golden net.

In a roar of thunder, the lightning net flashed and exterminate the flame wisps, but the nets advance was stopped, restrained by their unending barrage.

Han Li frowned and revealed an expression of surprise. If they were common flame wisps they wouldve immediately turned to smoke after touching the Divine Devilbane Lightning, but these flame wisps were able to forcefully restrain the lightning, much to his alarm. The Ghost Sifting Banners title as the Yin Sifting Sects protective treasure was well deserved.

When the black-robed youth saw that the ghost skulls were able to block the Divine Devilbane Lightning, he couldnt help but smile in relief. While he appeared confident, he was actually filled with dread.

If the flag wasnt damaged, he wouldnt be worried about the devil skulls being able to resist the Divine Devilbane Lightning. But without the opportunity to repair it after it was damaged, he had been worried about it being able to resist the Divine Devilbane Lightning.

Since his worries had been addressed, the youth wickedly grinned and continuously sent spell seals into the banner. The meter-wide gap in the banner quickly swelled to the size of three meters, resulting in even more ghost skulls emerging. With ghost mist spreading through the air, loud ghost shrieks and wails accompanied the skulls.

With the previous skulls resisting the golden net, the latter wave of skulls flew past the sword formation and charged straight towards Han Li.

When Han Li saw this, he calmly slapped his storage pouch and summoned a streak of black light thatt circled once in the air before falling to the ground. The light disappeared to reveal a small jet-black ape, the Weeping Soul Beast.

The ape appeared as if it had just woken up and its eyes were half closed. When it sniffed at the air, it suddenly opened its eyes and looked at the ghost skulls not far away, howling with excitement.

When the approaching ghost skulls saw the Weeping Soul Beast, they were shaken and immediately began to spiral in place, unwilling to continue their charge forward. At that moment, the howls they had been releasing were abruptly cut off as if in a display of fear.

When the black-robed youth saw this, his heart thumped as the sword formation was drawing ever closer to him.

In his desperation, he shot grey light from his mouth towards his palm and lightly spun around his hand before severing his fingers in a bloody display. As the fingers fell from his hand, they exploded into clouds of blood mist and quickly drifted towards the horned ghost skull.

A sinister light twinkled from the ghost skulls eyes and it opened its mouth to inhale the blood mist. The flames surrounding the skull suddenly rampaged around it, coercing the other skulls to launch a wave of green flame wisps towards the Weeping Soul Beast.

When the Weeping Soul Beast saw this, it hammered its chest as black light wrapped around its body. In the blink of an eye, it grew ten meters tall. It then snorted, releasing a yellow mist of light from its nose that swept away the ghostly flame wisps and directly approached the group of ghost skulls.

As the yellow mist of light swept past them, the group of ghost skulls were sucked in without any resistance. When the remaining ghost skulls saw this, they scattered in terror and even the horned ghost skulls rage wasnt able to stop them.

At that moment, the yellow mist of light spread around the fleeing ghost skulls and trapped them. When the horned ghost skull saw this, it condensed a brilliant mass of green light around its skull and grew a body the size of two meters, turning into a full-fledged devil ghost with hair draped around its face and curved horns. As soon as the ghost appeared, it immediately spread out its hands and launched a barrage of black fireballs towards the yellow light mist in a wave of explosive booms.

As soon as the fireballs entered the yellow mist, they completely disappeared and not a sound was produced from the impact. When the devil ghost saw this, it wore an expression of terror and turned around to flee, but it was already too late. The yellow mist closed in on it and instantly absorbed it inside, leaving nothing behind.

The yellow mist then quickly returned into the Weeping Soul Beasts mouth before it spouted out another mist from its nose, sweeping the air clean of any remaining skulls.

When the black-robed youth saw this, he wore an expression of fright and rage. Although he had heard that Han Lis ape beast had absorbed the undead Qi from the Copper-armored Corpses and destroyed a majority of them, he hadnt taken it to heart.

He absolutely didnt think that the spirit beast would be able to devour the Yin Essence Devil Skulls created from the Yin Sifting Banner. Even the leading devil skull had been absorbed without being able to put up any resistance, leaving him feeling terror and helplessness.

If he knew that Han Lis spirit beast had the ability to devour devils and ghosts, he definitely wouldnt have accepted the task of meeting him alone. The other elders of the sect knew of the spirit beasts abilities and had grown fearful. Its abilities were as much of a threat to them as the Golden Lightning Bamboo.

As these thoughts surged through the youths mind, he felt a wave of regret. By then the golden threads were less than ten meters away from him. With his death slowly drawing closer, he couldnt remain calm and hastily slapped his storage pouch. Eight treasures instantly shot out all around him in balls of various colored light.

When they reached the edge of the sword formation, countless golden threads flashed by and shredded the treasures into scrap.

The youth paled at the sight of this and with panic filling his mind, he waved his hand to the Ghost Sifting Banner. With the flag back in his hand, he gritted his teeth and began to revolve around the banner with both his hands on it. He turned into one with the banner and transformed into a cloud of eerie green mist before shooting towards the sky.

As of current, he could only hope that the might of his sect protecting treasure would be able to withstand the attacks from the sword formation and allow him to escape. Otherwise, he could only sit and wait to die.

When Han Li saw this, he knew that the youth had exhausted his options and was driven to desperation. As a result, he opened his mouth and shot a ball of golden lightning. As soon as the golden lightning left his mouth, it ruptured, forming a huge golden net several tens of meters wide.

At that moment, the mistform black-robed youth had reached the edge of the sword formation. Over a hundred golden threads waved around him, with each flash shredding away a fraction of the Yin mist protecting him. In the blink of an eye, a majority of the mist had already been dispersed.

The Yin mist scattered in an attempt to escape, but there were too many golden threads blocking him path with no chance of escape. Every gap was immediately blocked with tens of golden threads, pushing the mist back and trapping him inside.

With only a thin layer of the Yin mist remaining, the youths voice hoarsely shouted in rage, You actually want to kill me! Dont you want the method to dissolve the Soul Seal Curse?

Han Li calmly responded, Dont worry. I will just extract the information from your primal soul.

You want to use a Soul Search Technique? You dont… Ah! The youth shouted in terror, but the last layer of the Yin mist protecting him was shredded away, cutting him off. In a blood-curdling scream, his body was dismembered into a myriad of pieces. Only a ball of green light remained, his Nascent Soul.

It took this chance to try and escape, but a net of Divine Devilbane Lightning had already been set up outside. Han Li pointed to the net and uttered, Restrain, immediately closing the net around the youths Nascent Soul.

As soon as the Nascent Soul encountered the net, lightning flickered followed by screams of pain. The Nascent Soul suddenly shrieked with resentment, If you wish to use a Soul Search Technique on me, I will detonate my Nascent Soul. I wont let you have your way!

Detonate your Nascent Soul? Han Li frowned and immediately stopped the net from closing in.

The Nascent Soul rejoiced upon seeing this and immediately shrieked, So long as you let my Nascent Soul go free, I will tell you the method to dissolve the curse and save your Dao companion. Otherwise, you will have no way of finding out.

Silent, Han Lis gaze flickered as he considered the conditions. At that moment, a light suddenly appeared around the Nascent Soul as a purple net wrapped around it and immediately tightened. At that moment, Silvermoon silently appeared behind it in a flash of white light. She quickly spat a fragrant pink mist from her mouth and launched streaks of silver from her fingers.

Although Han Li didnt know how powerful the Seven Pillar Dragons were, when he heard the terror in Silvermoons voice, he steeled his heart and summoned thirty-six of his Bamboo Cloudswarm Swords with a wave of his sleeve, having them flow around him like a school of fish.

Knowing that his opponent was a powerful devil cultivator, Han Li had no intention of slowly probing his abilities. With the full force of his newly tempered flying swords, he planned to subdue his opponent in a single blow.

As the thirty-six streaks of golden light revolved above Han Lis head, he struck the swarm of swords with several spell seals. This caused the golden lights to faintly tremble and immediately form over a hundred identical copies of themselves.

Just as Han Li thought to execute another spell seal and form the swords into the Aureate Formation, the seven pillars of light surrounding him rushed to attack him. The silver flood dragons inside the pillars looked at Han Li and opened their mouths, condensing sparkling silver balls of light.

Without further thought, Han Li pointed to the blue shield in front of him and in a flash of light it transformed into a barrier of blue ice that surrounded him. He then released the embroidered scarf with his other hand, and it transformed into a white mist of frost surrounding the ice barrier.

At that same moment, a while silhouette flew out of his sleeve and landed on the ground, revealing itself to be a beautiful woman. In Han Lis surprise, Silvermoon immediately raised her hand and released a streak of purple light, the Purple Cloudlace. With a tense expression, she made the cloudlace transform into a purple net of fire, forming the final layer of protection around them.

Han Lis heart trembled as he had already placed down two layers of protection and Silvermoon still didnt believe it to be enough. Just how power were the Seven Pillar Dragons? Just as these thoughts appeared in Han Lis mind, the seven silver flood dragons silently released beams of nearly solid silver light.

The beams of light immediately struck the net of purple flames. The net managed to endure for a short moment before seven holes were melted through, and the seven silver lights continued to strike the mist of frost formed from the embroidered scarf. The mist roiled as soon as it was struck as if it wouldnt be able to endure for long.

When Han Li saw this, his felt breath turned cold. As things were going, the three layers of protection were about to be destroyed in an instant. These beams of light were incredibly powerful.

But just as these thoughts appeared in Han Lis mind, Silvermoon felt relieved and said, So these turned out to be a counterfeit. I was worried over nothing. Silvermoon muttered to herself before forming an incantation gesture and spitting out a pearl the size of a thumb surrounded by a pink mist that carried a strong fragrance.

Silvermoon then began to utter an incantation with a sweet voice and extended her finger towards the pearl. Bang. The pearl exploded and transformed into countless gleaming specks of dust that soon merged with the blue ice barrier.

Han Li was somewhat surprised, but didnt intend to block her in the slightest. Once the ice barrier absorbed the fragments of the pearl, it flourished with light and its exterior shined as if it were suddenly covered with countless identical mirrors.

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Han Li grew nervous at the sight, but he continued to cast spell seals without interruption. At an unknown time, the golden lights revolving around his head had begun to disappear.

The ice barrier released a blinding light as the seven silver beams faintly trembled before being reflected, striking back at the seven pillars of light at an even greater speed than before.

Not only did this come as a surprise to Han Li, but the black-robed youth was caught completely unprepared as well. His attention was now focused on the beautiful woman at Han Lis side. When she had uttered the word counterfeit, a trace of astonishment appeared on his face.

Then in a series of explosions, the silver dragons within the pillars of light were submerged in silver light and disappeared without a trace.

Han Li stared blankly and found it difficult to believe that such vicious treasures were so easily taken care off.

Silvermoon pursed her lips, her face revealing a slight trace of satisfaction. She then pressed her hand against her chest and sighed with relief as spoke to Han Li, Not only were they counterfeit, but they were only half finished. They had truly given me a fright.

The black-robed youths expression grew stern upon seeing the Seven Pillar Dragons being destroyed. When he heard Silvermoon utter the words half finished, he said with a harsh tone, Half finished? How could you know the method to destroy the Seven Pillar Dragons?

Although he knew that the treasure he had acquired wasnt the genuine article described in legends, he had still felt that its abilities were somewhat lacking. This lingering doubt caused him to feel as if there was a ring of truth to Silvermoons words.

Silvermoons gaze flickered upon hearing him, but she had no intention of replying. Instead, she formed an incantation gesture with her hands and struck the ice barrier with a spell seal.

Suddenly, light flashed from the barrier and a pink mist shot out from it, instantly condensing back into the pearl. Silvermoon then spat out a mist of light and swept the pearl back into her mouth.

The black-robed youths initial fury soon disappeared and was replaced with delight, as he exclaimed, Demon core! Hehe! So you were a demon fox! However, your cultivation is only in the seventh grade. This is truly baffling. As it just so happens, there are many cultivators in the Jin Empire that wish for a demon fox concubine of their own. The price for a demon fox capable of transformation is incredibly high. It seems this trip wasnt a wasted effort after all.

Silvermoons expression changed, but soon her luminous eyes flickered. She then chuckled with her hand covering her mouth, Although this servant does wish to leave with this Immortal master, I already have a master. Im afraid I cannot comply.

Staring at Silvermoon with fierce greed, he casually said, Your master? Soon that master will have his soul scattered. If you obediently follow me, I will spare your life, otherwise, you are simply ignoring my good intentions. Following this senior will be much better than staying in this remote and desolate land.

Still standing in place, Han Li derisively said, Is your mind muddled? Her current master is doing quite well. If you wish to change my servants mind, you should first pay attention to your surroundings.

The black-robed youth glanced at the swordlights surrounding him and disdainfully said, My surroundings? Are you talking about this rubbish swordlight? Although it is surprising that you managed to refine so many flying swords, dont you know that a magic treasures might depends on how much one has tempered it? Refining so many flying swords was an incredibly foolish decision.

As for those transformed swordlights, that is merely a flashy but worthless trick. What use is this ability in a fight against cultivators of similar rank? I can stand in place and you swordlights still wont be able to injure me.

When he heard this, Han Li wore a weird expression and killing intent burst from his eyes. Your words are reasonable. However, I must first ask you if you are a late Nascent Soul-stage cultivator? If you arent, then you will die. At that moment, he completed a spell seal and activated the stealthily placed Aureate Sword Formation.

When the black-robed youth heard Han Li, he felt a wave of unease and hastily flipped his hand, summoning a pitch-black hatchet. Talisman characters could be faintly seen on its surface and a vivid ghost face was carved on its handle.

At that moment, streaks of golden swordlight suddenly burst with radiance and released loud, clear rings as they streaked across the air, yet to attack.

The black-robed youth hastily spread out his spiritual sense to find the swordlights, but he wasnt able to locate a single one of them. This caused his heart to drop. Without any further hesitation, he snorted and released the black hatchet. In a flash of black light, it grew to twenty meters in the blink of an eye, and its edge gleamed from its sharpness.

In a blur, the huge hatchet fiercely chopped at the air, only for a golden light to suddenly blossom. An unremarkable golden thread suddenly appeared from underneath the huge hatchet and flashed before instantly fading away.

With a bang, the huge hatchet was split down the middle and fell to the floor.

This is… The black-robed youths disdain suddenly disappeared and his expression turned grave. He quickly raised his hand and summoned an emerald saber, which shot through the air before a similar scene occurred. The green streak flew about thirty meters before being shredded by several streaks of golden threads. Then in a burst of green light, it fell to the ground in seven pieces.

Xi! A sword formation! The black-robed youth recognized what this was due to his vast experience as his blood ran cold. This kind of sword formation required several tens, no, several hundreds of cultivators in order to employ it. However, Han Li alone was able to lay down such a fearsome sword formation, much to the black-robed youths shock.

Han Li saw he had recognized that this was a sword formation, but had no intention of giving the black robed youth the opportunity to consider how to break it. Han Li promptly put his hands in an incantation gesture and contacted all of his swordlights with his spiritual sense, activating the entire Aureate Sword Formation.

A strange scene suddenly developed near the black-robed youth as countless golden threads suddenly flickered around the youth, intermittently coming in and out of existence. These flickers appeared without a pattern and slowly closed in on him.

When he saw this, the youths expression turned pale and he suddenly patted his storage pouch and took out ten white pearls filled with veins of crimson. He then began to spin and tossed the pearls all around him.

Putting yourself in danger over a woman? It seems Ive overestimated you. The black-robed man muttered to himself and turned to look at the simple transportation formation next to him.

When he sensed that Han Li was only a few tens of kilometers away, he stood up and walked towards the transportation formation in large strides. A moment later, he disappeared in a flash of white light.

At that moment, Han Li felt the black-robed man suddenly disappear. Alarm ringing through his head, he thought, What use is there in using a concealment technique? Is he plotting against me? He then continued onward with complete vigilance.

This is… When Han Li arrived at the top of Heavenpillar Mountain and saw the eye-catching transportation formation placed there, his expression changed. His gaze then turned to the boulder at its side, which had the words, Do not be late, carved into it.

When Han Li read these words, his expression grew unsightly and he cursed his enemys cunning.

Although he was able to see that it was a simple transportation formation that couldnt travel far away, if he took it he would fall right into the enemys trap. Even worse was that he couldnt know whether or not Senior Martial Brother Chengs party would follow him.

From what was carved in the stone, it was clear to see that the black-robed man wasnt willing to meet with him and give him the opportunity to negotiate. If Han Li delayed for too long, the black-robed man may decide to leave and he couldnt afford to take that risk.

If Han Li wanted to find the method to dissolve the Soul Seal Curse, he could only take the risk of using the formation.

Han Lis expression wavered for a time, before he eventually came to a decision. He first swept the nearby area to see whether or not there were any devil cultivators hiding nearby. Then, he took out a sound transmission talisman and whispered into it before tossing it into the air, launching it through the sky in a streak of red light.

Afterwards, Han Li took the spirit beast pouch from his waist and summoned its contents into the air. Black-tainted Gold Devouring Beetles that just appeared then swarmed around him and transformed into a tri-colored suit of armor covering his body.

With a fling of his sleeve, he summoned a small blue shield in front of him and in a flash of white light, an embroidered scarf appeared in his hand.

Han Li lowered his head to look at the embroidered scarf and a strange expression appeared in his eyes. The embroidered scarf was a protective treasure that Nangong Wan had given him, and he stroked its smooth cloth as he silently stood there.

A moment later, Han Li raised his hand and placed several protective barriers on his body before finally stepping into the transportation formation. He then took a deep breathe and raised his hands, striking at the corner of the formation with a spell seal. White light flashed and Han Li disappeared without a trace.

At the center of a nameless island in a small lake several thousand kilometers away from Heavenpillar Mountain, Han Li appeared in a flash of white light.

In the moment he arrived, he disregarded the discomfort from the teleportation and ordered his blue shield to enlarge and cover him, protecting a majority of his body. However, Han Li didnt detect any attack and had the time to glance around him instead.

There is no need to worry. I wouldnt go so far as to launch a sneak attack against an early Nascent Soul cultivator like you, although I do hear that you are a rather extraordinary cultivator. A strange voice spoke from close to him.

When Han Li heard this voice, his heart trembled. This wasnt the voice of the Yin Sifting Sect Master. Could it be that this was another Devil cultivator? Astonishment on his face, he turned to look in the direction of the voice.

He saw a black-robed youth that looked to be in his twenties standing a hundred meters away with his hands behind his back, staring at Han Li. Although Han Li hadnt seen the true face of the Yin Sifting Sect Master, this mans body and voice were completely different from what he had seen.

Han Li looked at him, unable to see through his cultivation. With narrowed eyes and a wary heart, he snorted and mockingly said, If you wont perform a sneak attack, then why did you need to place the Soul Seal Curse on my Dao Companion?

After saying these words, Han Li took in his surroundings. He was at the edge of a swamp with muddied waters and damp air. He could hear the sounds of a lake and see a short grove close to them.

Han Li frowned for a moment before regaining a calm expression. He felt that there were strange spiritual Qi fluctuations around him and realized there were restrictions placed around them as he had expected. Although he reckoned they werent formidable spell formations, they were certain to put him at a disadvantage considering that he was forced here.

The youth chuckled and leisurely said, I wont be needing to use them since Fellow Daoist Han has obediently come. Although I possess some abilities, it isnt to the extent that I would be able to resist your entire sect.

Han Li glared at the youth and asked, You truly arent the Yin Sifting Sect Master?

What? Do I look like my sect master? Asked the black-robed youth with a chuckle.

No. But you were able to easily sneak into the Drifting Cloud Sect and safely leave after injuring someone. I dont know who else aside from your sect master who couldve done it. Also, I dont recall ever seeing you before, did you not appear during the great battle? Puzzled, Han Li spoke as if musing to himself.

The youth smiled and wore an odd expression as he said, Although I do wish to give Fellow Daoist Han an explanation, I did not invite you here to explain myself. Did you bring the Golden Lightning Bamboo magic treasure?

When Han Li heard this, he glared at the youth in silence.

The youth sighed and confidently said, If Fellow Daoist Han wishes to drag this on, I fear he will be disappointed. I specifically refined the transportation formation so that it will only work twice. After two uses, the other end of the transportation formation will destroy itself and your friends wouldnt be able to get here in less than half a day. I believe that will be more than enough time to settle the matter between us.

A cold glint appeared in Han Lis eyes and he snorted, speaking with an emotionless tone, You wish to know whether or not I have the Golden Lightning Bamboo treasure on hand, but how about telling me the method to dissolve the Soul Seal Curse first?

The method to dissolve the Soul Seal Curse is inside this jade slip, but let me take a look at the Golden Lightning Bamboo treasure first. I am not like my sect master, and I only want the Golden Lightning Bamboo. I have no intention of trying to avenge his dead Dao Companion. The youths smile disappeared and he revealed a jet-black jade slip in his hand then deeply stared at Han Li.

With raised brows, Han Li firmly said, Of course. Although the Golden Lightning Bamboo treasure is valuable, it isnt nearly as important as my own Dao companion. He placed his hands on his chest and then slowly drew them away. In a clap of thunder, golden lightning jumped out as a small azure arrow appeared in his hand. Holding it with two fingers, Han Li expressionlessly glanced at the youth.

When the youth saw this, greed momentarily appeared on his face. Then after a moment of thought, he flicked his wrist and sent the black jade slip flying towards Han Li at an incredibly slow speed as if it were being dragged through the air by a rope.

Han Li immediately understood what he intended. Without speaking another word he flung the small arrow over, making it travel through the air at a similar speed.

Although the two were controlling each of the items, their gazes were fixed on each others faces. By the time the two objects arrived in front of each other, Han Li and the youth both let out sighs of relief. The two took the exchanged items into their hands and quickly looked them over, only to find themselves wearing a bitter smile.

This is your Golden Lightning Bamboo magic treasure? The black-robed youth coldly smiled and pinched the small azure arrow in his hand. In a silver-white fire, it turned into ash.

Ive also never heard that the simplest of the five elements techniques was capable of dissolving the Soul Seal Curse. Han Li grasped the jade slip in his hand and burned it with blue flame, causing it to freeze and shatter into glistening light.

The black-robed youth wore a stern expression and he snorted as traces of fiendish Qi began to emerge from his body. It seems neither of us trusts the other. However, that doesnt matter. I will ask you one last time whether or not you are willing to exchange the Golden Lightning Bamboo treasure. So long as you hand it over to me, I will give you the method to save your Dao Companion and leave. Otherwise, I will just seize the treasure after killing you. Since it isnt an ancient treasure, you must be carrying it within your body.

With a light sigh, Han Li icily said, As it just so happens, my plans are similar to your own. Since youre the caster of the Soul Seal Curse, the method to eliminate the curse must be within your mind. Once I kill you, I will perform a soul search on your primal soul and acquire what I want to know.

You will perform a soul search on me? You are the first person to dare say that to me for several hundreds of years. I will honor your audacity by leave your corpse intact. The black-robed youth smiled in fury before he raised his hands and shot several spell seals all around him. Then with a series of hums, seven pillars of blinding white light shot into the air. At the same time, silver-white flood dragons emerged from each of the pillars of light, roaring towards the skies.

Not good! The Seven Pillar Dragons! Master must quickly leave. Before Han Li could clearly recognize the pillars, he heard Silvermoons terrified voice in his ear.