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00:00Welcome to Novel Studio. Today we explore a record of a mortal's journey to immortality,

00:05immortal realm. Beyond the battles and cultivation, this story highlights critical thinking,

00:11adaptability, and the importance of observing your environment before acting. Hanley's journey

00:17teaches us that careful planning often outweighs raw power. Let's dive into this chapter and see

00:22how these lessons unfold in the world of immortals. Hanley calmly shook his head.

00:27Worm essence beads can help core formation. Cultivators break through bottlenecks,

00:32but I have no need for such a treasure, so I must refuse. Yuchi's expression faltered slightly,

00:37but she refused to give up. If you have other demands, speak them. I'll do everything I can

00:43to fulfill them as long as they are within my power. Hanley's tone remained composed. I already

00:49owe you for helping me awaken from my prior state. I also prevented your suicide and eliminated those

00:54two core. Formation cultivators of the heavenly ghost sect. That should be enough repayment.

00:59Normally I might accompany you, but I've just awakened and have my own matters to handle.

01:05I cannot spare the time for a journey to the cold flame sect.

01:08Yuchi's hope dimmed, yet she clung to one last thread. She turned to Liu Lair with pleading eyes.

01:14Liu Lair, moved by Yuchi's despair, hesitated before tugging gently on Hanley's sleeve.

01:20Hanley understood immediately. He patted her head softly and glanced toward a distant direction

01:26outside the courtyard. Don't worry. Even if I do not accompany you, others will ensure your safety

01:32on the journey to the cold flame sect. Yuchi faltered, unsure of what he meant when suddenly

01:38figures appeared in the distance. Alarms spread among the Yu family survivors,

01:43and Taoist Master Whitestone along with the three elders readied their magic tools. Shortly,

01:49several objects flew into the courtyard, rolling briefly before coming to rest. Horror struck as

01:55they revealed themselves. A cluster of human heads, belonging to the black-suited figures who had

02:01fled earlier, faces frozen in shock. Liu Lair instinctively gripped Hanley's sleeve tightly,

02:07startled. Hanla remained calm, eyes fixed on a certain point. A flash of white light heralded the

02:13arrival of a figure, drifting down into the courtyard. It was a tall woman in her thirties,

02:19dressed in white. Radiating a sharp and dangerous aura uncommon in women, a black longsword hung at

02:25her side and her presence immediately drew attention. Master! Yuchi cried, rushing to her

02:31side. I'm glad you are safe. Menghan, the woman said, clasping Yuchi's hand and gently stroking her

02:38hair, her eyes softening with affection. Relief washed over the surviving Yu family members.

02:44Taoist Master Whitestone and the elders noticed a flame, pattern embroidered on her sleeves,

02:49identical to the badge Yuchi had displayed earlier and bowed respectfully. Liu Lair,

02:55intimidated, ducked behind Hanli, clutching his sleeve. Don't worry, I'm here, Hanli reassured

03:02her gently. Yu Menghan, tears in her eyes, asked, Why are you here, Master? I was informed the

03:08heavenly ghost sect would attack the Yu Manor. I set out immediately, but was intercepted along the way.

03:15Fortunately, I arrived in time, the woman replied, her tone doting. Yu Menghan guided her master to

03:22Hanli and introduced everyone carefully, emphasizing Hanli's contribution. Thanks to our elders and

03:28brother Liu, we survived. Master, these are the Yu Manor elders, and this is Liu Shi, who took down

03:34two core formation, cultivators of the heavenly ghost sect and saved us all. The elders and Taoist

03:39Master Whitestone bowed respectfully. But Hanli simply smiled and addressed Yu Menghan.

03:45I should clarify. My real name is Hanli. Liu Shi is just a moniker I use.

03:51Yu Menghan smiled in acknowledgement. The woman beside her spoke next, her voice calm but sharp.

03:58I am Gu Yun Yu of the Cold Flame sect. Thank you for saving my disciple. May I ask which

04:04sect you belong

04:05to? Her piercing gaze made Taoist Master Whitestone and the elders tense, their awe intensifying.

04:12Gu Yun Yu's attention lingered briefly on them, before settling warily on Hanli. His aura was

04:18indistinct, and even with her spiritual sense, she could not read him, which piqued her concern.

04:24I belong to no sect. I am a vagrant cultivator. I intervened only because of my debt to young

04:30mistress Yu, Hanli replied calmly. With his spiritual sense, Hanli could easily gauge her

04:36cultivation, mid-nascent, soul. Her surprise was evident, recognizing that someone capable of

04:43killing two core formation. Cultivators without belonging to a sect was rare. Gu Yun Yu gave a nod,

04:49respecting his reticence, and then addressed Yu Menghan. The prosperous. Nation is now under the

04:56heavenly ghost sect. We must leave immediately. Relieved, the Yu family prepared to depart.

05:02Master, wait. I need to show you something, Yu Menghan said, guiding Gu Yun Yue to Qi Minghao's body.

05:08That's Qi Minghao. Why is he here? Gu Yun Yue exclaimed. Her reaction revealed she knew him.

05:16Yu Menghan confirmed. Yes, Master. His granduncle is indeed an elder of the heavenly ghost sect.

05:21Gu Yun Yue's expression darkened. Qi Xuan, a deity transformation cultivator,

05:27is extremely protective of his juniors. He will not ignore his grandnephew's death.

05:32The elders and Taoist Master White Stone were equally horrified. A deity transformation cultivator

05:39could erase others without lifting a finger. Who killed Qi Minghao? Gu Yun Yue asked,

05:44eyes shifting toward Hanli. Meanwhile, Hanli casually examined a storage bag on the gray-robed man's body.

05:51Unfazed, Yu Menghan confirmed. Brother Han killed him. Gu Yun Yue's expression grew grim.

05:59Master, will Qi Xuan personally avenge his grandnephew? Yu Menghan asked nervously.

06:04Gu Yun Yue shook her head. Qi Xuan holds a lofty position and many descendants.

06:09He likely won't leave the sect for a grandnephew. At most, he'll send disciples to investigate.

06:15Slightly eased, Gu Yun Yue continued, even so, we cannot be complacent.

06:20Menghan, we must return to the Cold Flame sect before Qi Xuan's disciples arrive.

06:24Yu Menghan's expression showed concern, realizing her family might not be included.

06:30She asked, Master, can my family also come to the Cold Flame sect? All the surviving Yu family

06:36members looked on hopefully. Even as Outer Court disciples, joining the Cold Flame sect was far safer

06:42than remaining as vagrant cultivators, especially with the Heavenly Ghost sect now their enemy,

06:48Gu Yun Yue said, No, the Cold Flame sect cannot simply take in a group of mortals.

06:53Your family can seek temporary refuge in the Creek Nation under the protection of the elders.

06:59The Creek Nation lay to the northeast of the prosperous nation,

07:02and was still under the control of the Cold Flame sect. The elders of Yu Manor were clearly

07:08disappointed, but none of them dared to question Gu Yun Yue's decision. The surviving members of the

07:14Yu family grew anxious and turned to Yu, Menghan with pleading expressions.

07:18We'll be finished if the Heavenly Ghost sect hunts us down. You can't abandon us now that you've joined

07:24an immortal sect, the second young master shouted in panic. Shut up!

07:28Yu Menghan snapped sternly. He immediately fell silent. Although she appeared composed,

07:35Yu Menghan was deeply worried for her family. She turned back to her master.

07:39Master, will sending them to the Creek Nation truly be safe? Won't the Heavenly Ghost sect be able to

07:45track them down? Gu Yun Yue answered seriously. According to the rules of the spirit domain realm,

07:51once you officially become an inner court disciple of the Cold Flame sect,

07:55the Heavenly Ghost sect will be forbidden from attacking your family. Doing so would be considered

08:00a grave violation. If they dare to harm your family after that, you would also have justification to

08:06retaliate against the families of their disciples. They attacked Yu Manor because they did not know

08:12you possessed our sect's acceptance badge. Now that I've appeared openly, the situation is different.

08:17The most important thing is to get you safely back to the Cold Flame sect.

08:21Yu Menghan finally felt relieved and the rest of the Yu family also relaxed.

08:26Turning to the elders, she performed a respectful curtsy.

08:30Elders, I entrust my family to you. Once I establish myself in the future, I will repay you

08:35generously. The elders quickly responded that protecting the Yu family was their duty.

08:40Prime Minister Yu and Yu Menghan had always treated them well. Even though they could not join the

08:46Cold Flame sect, maintaining close ties with someone destined to become an inner court disciple,

08:52was still a tremendous opportunity. Only Taoist Master White Stone hesitated slightly,

08:57casting a subtle glance at Han Li. Han Li, who had been examining a storage bag, looked up with a

09:03faint

09:03smile. Fellow Taoist White Stone, you have served Yu Manor for many years. It is only proper that you

09:10accompany them. Only then did Taoist Master White Stone force a smile and accept. With matters settled,

09:16the Yu family survivors began preparing immediately. They gathered treasures, valuables,

09:22and arranged several horse-drawn carriages. Han Li casually stored the bag in his hand and then

09:27collected. Qi Minghao's storage bag as well. As for the black-suited cultivator's belongings,

09:33he did not even bother touching them. Taoist Master White Stone and the others were delighted and quickly,

09:39gathered those items themselves. Gu Yunyue approached Han Li.

09:43What are your plans now, fellow Taoist Han? It was an accident that I came to Far Bright City in

09:49the

09:49first place. Now that I've made an enemy of the Heavenly Ghost Sect, I naturally need to leave this

09:54area, Han Li replied calmly. Gu Yunyue looked at him thoughtfully. You not only involved yourself in

10:01this matter, you killed Qi Minghao. It won't be easy to escape. The Heavenly Ghost Sect will discover

10:06your involvement soon. Han Li's expression did not change. What are you suggesting,

10:11Celestial Maiden Gu? If you are willing, you could join the Cold Flame Sect. We welcome powerful

10:18vagrant cultivators. Given your strength, you could become a guest elder. I would personally

10:23recommend you. Yumunghan's eyes lit up. If you join our sect, Sister Le'er would benefit greatly, too.

10:30Han Li glanced at Liu Le'er, who looked back at him with wide, innocent eyes unsure of the discussion.

10:36Gu Yunyue continued meaningfully. Your aura seems unstable. You appear to be carrying some injury.

10:43I happen to possess a sharp watch pill. One of the finest healing medicines in the spirit domain realm.

10:49She clearly understood the risk. Killing Qi Minghao meant powerful enemies could intercept them at any

10:55time. Having Han Li as an ally would greatly increase their safety. Han Li stroked his chin in

11:00thought, then turned to Liu Le'er. What do you think? Are you willing to come to the Cold Flame

11:06Sect with me? Though Liu Le'er's identity as a demonic fox was no secret to Gu Yunyue, Han Li

11:12knew from

11:13previous knowledge that powerful sects often had demons by their side. It would not be an issue.

11:18Liu Le'er glanced at Gu Yunyue and Yumunghan before replying softly.

11:23I'll go wherever you go. Han Li smiled and gently patted her head. No one will bully you while I'm

11:29around.

11:30I know, she said with a bright smile. Then I'll trouble you for the recommendation.

11:35Celestial Maiden Gu, may I have the sharp watch pill now? Han Li asked.

11:40Of course. Gu Yunyue immediately produced a white jade vial and handed it to him.

11:46Han Li opened it, inhaled lightly, and nodded in satisfaction. A faint smile appeared on Gu Yunyue's

11:53face. Meanwhile, the Yu family had finished packing. Taoist Master Whitestone approached Han Li

11:59hesitantly. Senior Han, I focus on protecting the Yu family, and there's something I need you to do.

12:07Han Li transmitted instructions privately. Taoist Master Whitestone paused slightly, then nodded.

12:14Yumunghan then informed her master that the city gates were locked. Gu Yunyue responded by summoning a

12:20massive cloud of white mist, lifting everyone into the sky. The Yu family survivors, overwhelmed by

12:26the experience, clutched the carriages tightly as some cried out in alarm. In the blink of an eye,

12:32the cloud exited the city and gently descended onto the official road outside. Though Yumunghan had

12:38prepared herself, emotions surged as she embraced her mother and relatives tightly. Tears flowed freely as

12:46they urged her to take care of herself. At last, they separated. Under the protection of the four

12:51elders, the Yu family survivors headed east and gradually vanished into the night. Yumunghan stood

12:57still, watching until they were gone. Only after a long moment did she look away. Gu Yunyue then summoned

13:03a white spirit arc, forty to fifty feet long, shaped like a crescent moon, covered in azure spirit patterns

13:10radiating faint power. We must depart as well. Han Lee held Liu Lair's hand as they stepped onto the

13:17ark. Yumunghan followed. With an incantation seal, the spirit arc glowed with white light, rose into the

13:25air, and shot forward like a streak of white radiance, disappearing into the distance. Inside the spirit arc,

13:31Han Lee sat cross-legged with his eyes closed, quietly adjusting his breathing. Beside him, Liu Lair sat

13:38obediently, looking around the ark with curiosity, occasionally glancing at the scenery rapidly

13:44fading outside. At the front of the ark, Gu Yunyue controlled its flight while speaking with Yu Menghan.

13:50After an unknown amount of time, Han Lee opened his eyes. His expression was grim. The moment he regained

13:56clarity, he tried once more to absorb the world's origin ki. But just like before, nothing happened.

14:03No matter how he circulated his cultivation method, the world's origin ki refused to enter his body.

14:10When he had first awakened and realized he had lost his memories, he hadn't had the chance to

14:15carefully examine this problem. Now the truth was undeniable. He couldn't recover his magic. Power

14:21through normal cultivation. After thinking for a moment, Han Lee flipped his hand and produced a white

14:26jade vial. The instant he opened it, a rich medicinal fragrance filled the air, refreshing his spirit.

14:33He poured out an azure pill and held it between two fingers, examining it carefully.

14:38So this is a sharp watch pill. Let's hope it works, he murmured.

14:42He swallowed the pill and closed his eyes to meditate. Liu Lair understood that Han Lee couldn't be

14:48disturbed. Seeing that Yu Menghan had finished speaking with Gu Yunyue and was walking over,

14:53she quietly moved to another corner of the ark to talk with her instead.

14:58Soon the pill began to take effect. A gentle warmth rose from Han Lee's dantian and flowed through

15:04his meridians. After one full circulation, the emptiness inside his body lessened and a faint

15:09trace of magic power formed in his dantian. Though the amount was tiny, it was real. Han Lee opened his

15:16eyes and checked his internal condition. Then he took out more pills, about a dozen in total. Some came from

15:22Daoist Master Whitestone, while others were taken from Qi Minghao and the gray-robed man. Most were

15:28meant to heal injuries and restore magic power, but their quality varied greatly. Nearly all were

15:34inferior to the sharp watch pill. He picked up one and swallowed it. Moments later he opened his eyes

15:40again, frowning. No effect. He tried another pill. Again, nothing changed. One by one he swallowed the

15:47remaining pills, his expression growing darker each time. None of them produced any additional magic

15:53power. Soon, only one pill remained. A thumb-sized, dark golden pill. Its quality was comparable to the

16:01sharp watch pill. Most likely, this was Qi Minghao's last resort life-saving pill. Without hesitation,

16:08Han Lee tossed it into his mouth. This time, he was not disappointed. The golden pill transformed into a

16:14strand of pure, spiritual power that flowed into his Dantian, slightly increasing his magic power

16:20again. Only then did his expression ease. As long as his body could still absorb high-quality pills,

16:26there was hope. The previous pills likely failed because their spiritual power was too impure to be

16:32converted into usable magic power in his body. Just then, a voice echoed in his mind.

16:38''Congratulations, fellow Daoist Han. It seems there is still hope for you,'' Mo Guang said. ''It won't

16:45matter much if I can't generate magic power on my own,'' Han Lee replied through spiritual sense. ''It's

16:51better than nothing. Every bit brings us closer to returning to the immortal realm.'' ''That may be true,'' Han Lee

16:58said

16:58calmly. ''But it won't be easy.'' ''If pills work, what about spirit stones?'' Mo Guang suggested. ''I was about to

17:05try.''

17:06Han Lee took out several azure, spirit stones of different sizes and closed his hands around them.

17:12They immediately glowed with azure light. Liu Leer and Yu Menghan noticed the sudden glow from Han Lee's

17:18direction. Though Gu Yunye remained focused on guiding the arc, azure spiritual power slowly flowed

17:25from the spirit stones, circling above Han Lee's palms. But soon, the light grew murky and indistinct.

17:32Moments later, the glow faded completely. Han Lee opened his hands. The spirit stones were now dull

17:38and lifeless. He stared at them in confusion. ''It seems you can't absorb power from spirit stones,

17:44either,'' Mo Guang said. Han Lee thought for a moment before replying, ''Just like those pills, these spirit

17:51stones may be too low in quality. Their spiritual power isn't pure enough for my body to convert.'' Mo Guang

17:58paused,

17:59then said, ''Then with sufficient high-grade pills and top-grade spirit stones, you should be able to

18:05recover fully.'' Han Lee sighed. ''It's not certain that even top-grade spirit stones will work.

18:11Fortunately, my physical body and spiritual sense foundation are stable. Even without absorbing the

18:17world's origin key, I should recover slowly over time.'' ''You're being modest. If your foundation is only

18:24stable, then no one could claim to be strong. Since we've found a possible path forward, I wish you luck,''

18:31Mo Guang

18:31said before falling silent. Han Lee examined the magic power inside his body. It was roughly equivalent

18:38to that of a mid-nascent soul cultivator. To improve further, he would need either to restore his ability

18:44to absorb, world-origin QE or obtain more high-grade pills. His brows furrowed slightly as he sent his spiritual

18:51sense deep into his dantian. His dantian was covered in boundless mist. At its center shone a faint golden

18:58glow, like a lantern in the dark. He focused further and saw a miniature golden figure sitting within the

19:05mist identical to himself. It was his nascent soul. The nascent soul sat with closed eyes, arms resting at

19:12its sides as if in deep slumber. This had to be the source of the problem. Previously, when he tried

19:18to

19:18examine it, his spiritual sense couldn't enter the nascent soul, nor could he awaken it. If not for the

19:25faint spiritual connection between them, he might have believed it wasn't even his own. A series of

19:31secret techniques flashed through his mind. He formed a hand seal. The small amount of magic power in his

19:37dantian gathered and formed a faint silver rune, drifting toward the nascent soul. The moment it touched the

19:43nascent soul's skin, dull thumps rang out and the rune shattered into silver sparks. Han Li's expression

19:50darkened slightly, though he wasn't surprised. He switched techniques, summoning white threads of light

19:57that converged toward the nascent soul from all directions. Hours passed. Suddenly Han Li's eyes snapped

20:04open. He took a sharp breath, forcibly swallowing back blood that threatened to rise from his throat.

20:10He had just used his spirit refinement technique to forcibly inject his spiritual sense into the

20:17nascent soul, but a terrifying burst of power erupted from it, violently repelling both his

20:22spiritual sense and magic power. The backlash nearly injured him severely. Fortunately, his body and

20:29spiritual sense were powerful enough to withstand the impact. An ordinary cultivator might have been

20:35reduced to a true imbecile by such spiritual backlash. After all that experimentation,

20:40the little magic power he had regained was nearly exhausted, dropping him back close to the early

20:46nascent soul stage. That realization left him deeply disheartened. While Han Li was still thinking about

20:52how to solve his cultivation problem, Gu Yunyu suddenly sensed the fluctuations in his magic power.

20:58Because of the backlash from his earlier secret technique, he hadn't been able to completely conceal his aura.

21:04The moment she felt it clearly, her heart trembled.

21:07So he's at the mid-nascent soul stage, she murmured to herself. After a brief hesitation,

21:13she turned and walked toward him. Han Li noticed her approach and temporarily set aside his thoughts,

21:20rising to his feet. It seems the sharp watch pill was effective, Gu Yunye said with a warm smile.

21:27I assume you've mostly recovered from your injuries.

21:30Indeed, I have you to thank for that fellow Daoist, Han Li replied calmly.

21:35You're too polite. Once you officially join our sect, you'll receive even more spirit pills,

21:40she said, clearly eager to win him over. She continued the conversation intentionally,

21:46trying to build a friendly relationship. Through their discussion, Han Li learned

21:51far more about the spirit domain realm. Previously, his understanding came only from

21:56Daoist Master Whitestone, a mere core formation cultivator. Now hearing insights from a nascent

22:02soul cultivator like Gu Yunye gave him a broader and deeper picture of this realm. Whenever she

22:08asked about his past, however, Han Li responded vaguely. Realizing he did not wish to reveal much,

22:14Gu Yunye tactfully stopped probing. By the way, Han Li suddenly said, could you tell me more about

22:21the Cold Flame sect? I only know some rumors. Gu Yunye was slightly surprised but answered immediately.

22:27Our Cold Flame. Sect is one of the most renowned sects in the spirit, domain realm. Its history spans

22:35over one million years, and we have hundreds of thousands of disciples. Beyond core formation and

22:42nascent soul disciples. We have dozens of deity transformation and spatial tempering elders,

22:48three body integration powerful beings, and even a grand ascension stage patriarch. A proud look

22:54appeared on her face as she spoke. Han Li's heart stirred. A sect with a grand ascension patriarch

23:00was comparable to a major race in the spirit realm. Its power was unquestionable. Furthermore,

23:06Gu Yunye continued. Our founder, patriarch Cold Flame, ascended to the immortal realm over a million

23:13years ago. Even now, we can communicate with him through special means. He occasionally bestows

23:19spirit pills and cultivation. Arts from the immortal realm. That gives us a tremendous advantage over

23:24other sects. Joining us is definitely a wise decision, fellow Daoist Han. This time, Han Li's expression

23:30finally changed. A sect that could communicate with an immortal, even after. Ascension was something

23:37he had never encountered in the spirit realm. Clearly, the spirit domain realm operated under very

23:43different rules. Seeing his reaction, Gu Yunyeo smiled faintly. I didn't expect the Cold Flame sect to

23:49be this powerful, Han Li said. What about the Heavenly Ghost sect? Her smile faded slightly. The Heavenly Ghost

23:57sect is roughly equal to ours. They also have a founder who ascended to the immortal realm. Besides

24:03our two sects, there is also the origin realm temple. All three have immortal realm. Backers and

24:09stand at the pinnacle of the spirit domain realm. Han Li stroked his chin thoughtfully. In theory they are

24:15equal, he said, but in practice there must be differences. How do they truly compare? Gu Yunyeo hesitated

24:22briefly before replying. The Heavenly Ghost sect has a much longer history. Three of their

24:27cultivators have ascended to the immortal realm, so they are slightly stronger overall. As for our

24:33Cold Flame sect and the origin realm temple, we are about the same. Though she tried to sound balanced,

24:39it was clear the Heavenly Ghost sect held an edge. Han Li narrowed his eyes slightly. If the Cold Flame

24:45sect truly possessed resources from the immortal realm, perhaps he could find a method there to awaken his

24:51nascent soul. After asking a few more questions, he ended the conversation and sat down to meditate

24:57once more. Soon, faint azure light surfaced over his body, but within moments, his aura was completely

25:04suppressed. All traces of magic power fluctuations vanished. Even from the front of the arc, Gu Yunyeo

25:11couldn't help but feel astonished by his control. As dawn approached, the sky brightened. The spirit arc

25:17pierced through clouds and mist, revealing a majestic mountain range ahead. The mountains were steep and

25:22dark red, resembling an endless crimson forest when viewed from above. Gu Yunyeo felt relieved at the

25:29sight. This was the Red Coral Mountain Range. Located at the border of the prosperous nation,

25:35she had deliberately taken a winding route to avoid Heavenly Ghost sect scouts. Reaching this area meant they

25:42were much safer. Still cautious, she raised the arc slightly to conceal it within the sparse clouds.

25:48Lu Lair and Yu Menghan had gradually grown accustomed to flying on the arc. No longer afraid, they stood at

25:55the side. Admiring the scenery, pointing excitedly at interesting sights and giggling softly, the Red

26:01Mountains faded into the distance. Ahead, a vast plain came into view. Gu Yunyeo felt even more reassured.

26:08Suddenly, look out! Han Li's eyes snapped open. Liu Lair and Yu Menghan froze in shock at his urgent

26:16warning. Gu Yunyeo's expression changed drastically. She formed a rapid hand seal, and two thick beams of

26:23white light shot from her palms into the spirit arc. The arc glowed brilliantly, halted abruptly, and then

26:29shot backward at incredible speed. At that exact moment, a white cloud ahead suddenly turned pitch black.

26:35It twisted and expanded, transforming into a massive ghostly face. The sinister face opened its mouth and

26:43bit down. Violently, but the arc had already retreated out of range. A faint cry of surprise echoed from

26:50within the ghostly face. The face collapsed into a black cloud, atop which stood two men. On the left

26:57was a hunchbacked elderly man with a wrinkled face and sparse yellow hair, looking as though he had one foot

27:02in the grave. On the right was a hideous, long-faced, young man with a large mouth and squinty eyes

27:09that

27:09gleamed viciously. Both wore black robes embroidered with ghostly head patterns. Their spiritual pressure

27:15revealed they were both nascent soul cultivators. Like Gu Yunyeo, the long-faced youth was at the

27:21mid-nascent soul stage. The hunchbacked elder, however, had already reached the late nascent soul stage.

27:28You're the wind-cloud duo, Gu Yunyeo exclaimed, her face turning grim. I didn't think you would

27:35recognize us, fellow Taoist Gu Yunyeo. What an honor. The hunchbacked elderly man's voice grated

27:41like rusted iron scraping together, harsh and unpleasant. The long-faced young man remained

27:47silent, his squinty eyes roaming slowly over Han Li and the others. When his gaze fell upon Yu Menghan

27:54and Liu Leer, his eyes gleamed. He extended his tongue and slowly licked his thick upper lip.

28:00Liu Leer immediately shrank behind Han Li, clutching his sleeve. Yu Menghan's face also turned uneasy.

28:07Gu Yunyeo felt her heart tighten. She had expected pursuit from the heavenly ghost sect,

28:12but not this quickly. And certainly not from the infamous wind-cloud duo. Still,

28:18her battle experience was extensive. She quickly suppressed her anxiety and said coldly,

28:23why are you attacking me at the border of the prosperous nation? Are you trying to start a

28:28war between our sects? The hunchbacked elder cackled. Why ask when you already know? Elder

28:34Chi has ordered us to capture the one who killed his grandnephew, and that girl surnamed Yu. His gaze

28:40slid toward Han Li and Yu Menghan. Han Li's expression remained calm. Yu Menghan, however, turned pale.

28:47There is no personal grudge between us, fellow Daoist Gu, the elder continued. Hand over those two,

28:54and we'll let you leave. They were clearly unwilling to escalate matters with someone of Gu.

29:00Yunyeo's status if it could be avoided. Gu Yunyeo's eyes turned icy. Fellow Daoist Han is a guest elder of

29:06our... Cold Flame sect. Yu Menghan is an inner court disciple. If I hand them over, our sect would become

29:12a

29:12laughing stock. The elder's face darkened. We gave you a chance. Before he even finished speaking,

29:19the long-faced young man moved. He swept his sleeve outward, releasing a sea of gray flames.

29:25The flames gathered instantly into a swirling vortex from within it. A gigantic ghostly claw,

29:32large as a house, lunged toward the spirit arc. Gu Yunyeo was prepared. She stomped lightly on the arc.

29:38It flashed brilliantly and shot backward in a streak of light. At the same time, she released a black

29:44longsword. It transformed midair into a seventy-foot streak of black light and slashed at the ghostly

29:50claw. Clang! The impact rang like metal striking metal. Gu Yunyeo's eyes flickered with surprise.

29:57She changed her hand seal. The black sword shrank, becoming smaller but far sharper and more

30:03concentrated. With a piercing flash, it shot through the ghostly claw, tearing it apart. The claw exploded

30:10into fireballs. The gray vortex dissipated. The long-faced youth staggered and coughed up blood.

30:16Fury filled his red eyes. With a roar, he pulled out a black scroll. Gray light burst from his body,

30:23forming a dense smoke screen that concealed him. Meanwhile, the hunchbacked elder stomped the air.

30:28Inky black light erupted from his body. As he unleashed his late-nascent soul-spiritual pressure,

30:34Gu Yunyeo's expression changed. She withdrew her sword, keeping it circling above her defensively.

30:40The spirit arc had already retreated over a thousand feet. Through voice transmission? She urgently said,

30:47Fellow Daoist Han, these two are notorious experts. If things turn bad, take Menghan and Le'er and flee.

30:52I'll hold them off. Even though she had gained the upper hand in the first clash,

30:58she knew she was no match for the late-stage elder. As for Han Lee, she didn't fully understand his

31:03strength. Han Lee said nothing. He stood calmly, as though he hadn't heard her at all. Suddenly,

31:09a sinister voice echoed beside Gu Yunyeo. Did you think you could escape? Her heart jolted.

31:15The black light around the elder exploded. His flesh vanished, leaving behind a gray skeleton form.

31:21Spatial fluctuations erupted above the arc. A beam of inky black light descended,

31:26and the elder appeared within it instantly. He raised both hands. A golden pagoda over a hundred

31:32feet tall materialized, midair, and came crashing down toward the spirit arc. Terrifying pressure

31:38descended. The arc's protective light rippled violently. Gu Yunyeo groaned and formed rapid seals.

31:44Her black sword multiplied into countless projections, striking the pagoda in a storm of explosions.

31:50None of them left a mark. But they slowed its descent. Taking the chance, she released a

31:55silver handkerchief artifact. It expanded rapidly, shining brilliantly. Mountains and rivers appeared

32:02on its surface, projecting immense spiritual key as it supported the falling pagoda from below.

32:08For a brief moment the descent halted. Gu Yunyeo's eyes flashed coldly. Her black sword swelled again,

32:14transforming into a massive blade fifty feet long and slashing toward the elder. The elder sneered.

32:20He released a seal. The base of the golden pagoda opened, revealing a dark void. A giant golden halo

32:27burst forth, releasing terrifying suction. Everything within several hundred feet was dragged toward the

32:33opening. The giant black sword trembled, then was pulled straight into the pagoda. Gu Yunyeo's face went

32:40pale as her connection to the sword was severed. The golden pagoda shone brighter, pressing downward.

32:46The silver handkerchief began to cave inward. The mountain and river projection warped under the

32:51suction. Gu Yunyeo hurriedly injected more magic power into it, barely stabilizing the artifact.

32:57Just as the elder prepared to strike again,

33:00BOOM!

33:00Gray light exploded in the distance. The long-faced youth reappeared. His black scroll was fully unfurled,

33:08filled with countless ghostly figures writhing across its surface, piercing black light radiated

33:14from it. Stand down, brother! He roared. I'll deal with this woman myself. I'll make her regret ever

33:21hurting me. His eyes burned with hatred as he glared at Gu Yunyeo. The hunchbacked elderly man raised an

33:27eyebrow at his companion's words and briefly paused, though his cold gaze never left Gu Yunyeo. At the

33:34same time, the long-faced young man produced a black dagger and slashed, viciously across his own

33:41arm. Blood burst out, forming a thick cloud of crimson mist that was absorbed into the black scroll.

33:47Instantly the black key from the scroll grew far denser. Fierce yin winds swept through the sky as

33:53ghastly howls echoed everywhere, creating a terrifying scene. Two massive ghostly beings

33:59leapt out from the scroll and rapidly expanded to forty or fifty feet tall. They had ape-like

34:04upper bodies covered in short green fur. Sharp white fangs jutted from their mouths. Their thick

34:10arms ended in crimson claws nearly a foot long. Below the waist, their bodies dissolved into black mist,

34:16without solid form. The yin winds intensified. Black cheese surged violently as more and more

34:22ghostly beings poured out. In the blink of an eye over a hundred ghosts filled the sky. Most radiated

34:29Foundation establishment auras, but five or six of them were far larger, clearly at the core formation

34:35stage. Kill them! The long-faced young man cackled, pointing at Gu Yunyeo. The ghostly army roared and

34:42surged toward the spirit arc. Gu Yunyeo's expression changed drastically. She slapped her storage bag,

34:49releasing four streaks of white light. They landed around her and transformed into four ten-foot tall.

34:55Jade puppets clad in armor, each holding a glowing white flag. The puppets waved their flags. Dazzling

35:02white radiance connected together, forming a protective white array that enclosed the entire spirit arc.

35:07The ghostly beings slammed into the array from all sides, shrieking as they attacked relentlessly.

35:13The core formation ghosts blasted green light at the barrier, causing it to tremble violently.

35:20Gu Yunyeo formed hand seals and poured white light into the puppets, barely stabilizing the formation.

35:26Meanwhile, the long-faced young man flew closer. Gray fire erupted from his body again,

35:32forming a massive sea of flames over a hundred feet wide. He grabbed with both hands.

35:36Two fireballs detached and transformed into fiery spears, dozens of feet long. With a sharp screech,

35:44the spears shot forward and crashed into the white array. Boom! Boom! Explosions thundered.

35:49The array shook violently. Gu Yunyeo shuddered, her face turning pale. The long-faced young man laughed

35:56wildly and continued hurling fiery spears, one after another. The white array, originally seventy to eighty

36:03feet wide, shrank rapidly to less than thirty feet. Gu Yunyeo's body trembled from exhaustion.

36:09Sweat formed on her forehead. Seeing her weakened state, the hunchbacked elderly man burst into laughter.

36:15He released twelve streaks of black light, twelve bone tridents. They expanded mid-air, covered in inky

36:23black flames, radiating chilling aura as they descended toward the array. He intended to deliver the

36:29killing blow. Gu Yunyeo's eyes revealed a trace of despair. At that very moment, a figure rose from

36:35the spirit arc and shot through the white array in an instant. It was Han Lee. He moved through the

36:41air,

36:42leaving several after-images behind him. In the blink of an eye, the twelve bone tridents

36:47disappeared. The elderly man's brows tightened. His expression changed sharply. All twelve tridents were now

36:54in Han Lee's hands. With a simple rub of his palms, the black flames were extinguished. He glanced at

37:00them once, then calmly stored them away as if it were nothing. You—you—the elderly man stammered in

37:07shock and fury. The surrounding ghosts sensed Han Lee's aura and immediately abandoned the array,

37:13swarming toward him. What a nuisance! Han Lee muttered. He transformed into an indistinct azure shadow and

37:20rushed into the ghost army. Wherever the azure shadow passed, ghostly beings shattered like waves

37:26smashing against stone. Within seconds, every ghost had been destroyed. The long-faced young man

37:32stared in disbelief. Suddenly, Han Lee appeared before him and threw a punch. The young man didn't

37:38even have time to scream. His body exploded into fragments of flesh and blood. His nascent soul

37:44annihilated instantly. The hunchbacked elderly man was horrified. He waved his sleeve, releasing

37:50hundreds of green flying needles, each as thin as hair burning with green flames. At the same time,

37:56green fire enveloped his body as he turned to flee, abandoning even the Golden Pagoda in panic.

38:03Han Lee stood still. He opened his mouth and inhaled. A massive suction force formed before him.

38:09The air buzzed violently as all the flying needles were dragged into his mouth. Crunch! He chewed briefly and

38:16swallowed them. Gu Yun-Yu stood frozen, her mouth slightly open. On the spirit arc,

38:22Yu Meng-Han and Liu Lair could barely comprehend what had happened. In mere moments, one enemy was

38:27dead and the other was fleeing desperately. Han Lee looked toward the fleeing elder. Golden light

38:33flashed over his arm. He threw a punch. A golden fist projection the size of a human head appeared behind

38:39the fleeing elder, moving several times faster than him. The elder hurriedly released a protective layer

38:45of black light. The golden fist struck. Boom! Green flames exploded. A pile of bones fell from the sky.

38:52Dozens of kilometers away, space suddenly fluctuated. A burst of black light appeared,

38:58and the hunchbacked elderly man stumbled out, clearly having used a secret escape technique.

39:03He glanced back in terror, released green flames to boost his speed, and vanished into the distance.

39:10Han Lee's spiritual sense had already locked onto him, but as he prepared to strike again,

39:15he lowered his head. The azure light around his body had grown noticeably dimmer. His brows furrowed.

39:21He chose not to pursue. Instead, he waved his hand, drawing the long-faced young man's storage bag to

39:28himself, then returned calmly to the spirit arc. Though he had relied mostly on his physical body,

39:34he had still consumed considerable magic power. This chapter shows the importance of foundation.

39:40In cultivation, without a stable base, even powerful techniques can cause self-destruction.

39:46Han Lee's calm experimentation teaches patience and logical problem-solving under pressure. The concept of

39:52quality over quantity is highlighted clearly. Only high-grade resources truly make a difference at

39:58higher levels. This chapter highlights how information is power, understanding sect, hierarchies,

40:05and political balance is crucial in high-level cultivation worlds. Han Lee's ability to suppress

40:11his aura shows the importance of control and discipline in dangerous environments. The sudden

40:17ambush teaches vigilance. Danger often appears when people feel safest. This chapter highlights the

40:22danger of arrogance. Underestimating. Enemies can quickly turn a fight deadly. It also shows

40:27leadership responsibility. Gu Yunye was ready to sacrifice herself to protect her disciples.

40:33Most importantly, it reminds us that strength alone isn't enough.

40:37Strategy. Preparation and mental stability decide survival in crisis. This chapter shows that true

40:42power is often hidden beneath calm composure. Han Lee acted only when necessary and ended the battle

40:49decisively. It also teaches that reckless cruelty and overconfidence, like that of the wind-cloud duo,

40:56can lead to instant downfall. Most importantly, strength without control wastes. Energy. Knowing.

41:03When to stop pursuing is as important as knowing how to win.

41:05That wraps up our chapter explanation of A. Record of Immortal's Journey to Immortality.

41:10Immortal Realm. Han Lee's path reminds us that growth comes gradually, and wisdom and decision

41:16making is just as vital as strength. Every challenge he faces shows the value of strategy,

41:21patience, and learning from experience. If you found this chapter insightful, make sure to like,

41:26share, and stay tuned for the next episode in his journey to immortality.

41:30of Immortality.

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