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00:00Welcome back to Novel Studio. Today we're explaining a record of a mortal's journey to

00:04immortality. Immortal Realm. This story teaches patience, strategy, and the power of careful

00:10decisions. Let's see what lessons today's chapter reveals. Li Yulear immediately rushed toward Han

00:16Li the moment he returned to the Spirit Arc. Calling out, Brother Rock! Her face was filled

00:22with concern. She had never witnessed a battle between nascent soul cultivators before. Even

00:27though Han Li had won with overwhelming ease, she still feared he might have been injured.

00:32Han Li gave her a warm smile to reassure her, then calmly stowed away the storage bag in his hand.

00:38Without the hunchbacked elder's magic power sustaining it, the giant golden pagoda in the

00:43sky quickly lost its brilliance. Its radiant glow faded, its massive body shrank, and it slowly

00:50descended. Gu Yun Yue waved her hand and drew the pagoda into her grasp. She instinctively glanced

00:56at Han Li. Only after confirming that, he had no intention of claiming it, did she carefully place

01:02it into her own storage bag. The pagoda was clearly a powerful treasure. Its ability to trap other

01:08treasures made it an invaluable trump card in battle. Logically, since Han Li had defeated the

01:13windcloud duo, it belonged to him. Yet his silence was like unspoken permission. Gu Yun Yue steadied her

01:20emotions and approached him. Thank heavens you were here, fellow Daoist Han. I knew you weren't

01:26ordinary, but I still underestimated you. Her expression was calm, but the awe in her eyes was

01:32impossible to hide. She knew that even if she had fought the long-faced young man alone, she could

01:38never have killed him so effortlessly, let alone annihilate his nascent soul. And there had also been

01:45another late, nascent soul opponent present. Han Li's strength had completely surpassed her

01:50expectations. They tried to kill me. I simply dealt with them, Han Li replied with a faint smile.

01:57Yumung Han watched silently. A small smile formed on her lips. Yet her gaze toward Han Li carried awe,

02:04reverence, and something more complicated. In her understanding, her master was already an

02:09unfathomable powerhouse. Even her father treated Daoist master Whitestone with utmost respect,

02:15and Whitestone himself never dared to offend Gu Yun Yue. Yet Han Li had just displayed strength far

02:22beyond even Gu Yun Yue's reach. To you, Meng Han, Han Li had become a mystery too vast to grasp.

02:28Though she stood beside him, it felt as if an entire galaxy separated them.

02:33I thought we would be safe after leaving the prosperous nation, Gu Yun Yue sighed.

02:37I didn't expect the heavenly ghost sect to pursue us so quickly.

02:41That's only natural. We're still within their territory, Han Li replied calmly, as if it were

02:47nothing. Once we enter the cold flame sect's territory, they shouldn't dare to chase us further,

02:53Gu Yun Yue said with a nod. But as she spoke, her expression stiffened for just a fraction of a

02:59second.

03:00She glanced at Han Li with a subtle puzzled look. The change was brief, but Han Li noticed.

03:05His face remained composed, yet inwardly he felt frustrated. During the battle, he had only

03:12briefly activated a layer of protective spiritual light, and yet his cultivation had fallen from

03:18mid-nascent. Soul stage to early-nascent soul stage, Gu Yun Yue had likely sensed the fluctuation

03:24in his aura. He had no intention of explaining.

03:28Deep within a cave abode of the heavenly ghost sect, inside a dark secret chamber, yellow torchlight

03:34flickered along the stone walls, casting countless twisting shadows. At the center stood a round stone

03:40table. Seated before it was a thin elderly man with white hair and a black beard, an unusual contrast.

03:48He wore an ochre robe. One hand rested on the table. The other tapped lightly against his knee

03:53in rhythm. His nose was sharp and pronounced. His deep-set eyes stared forward, contemplative,

04:00the torchlight revealing every wrinkle on his thin face. Hovering before him was a copper mirror the

04:05size of a human head. Within it appeared the image of the hunchbacked. Elderly man, the surviving,

04:12member of the wind-cloud duo. Already hunched by nature, he now bent even lower. Head nearly buried in

04:18his chest, not daring to look up. So not only did you fail to bring back the people I wanted,

04:23the thin elder asked in a deep, coarse voice, but one of you died? The hunchbacked elder trembled.

04:30Please forgive me, Marshal Uncle Chi. Our enemy was far too powerful. He concealed his aura at first,

04:35appearing like a mortal. But once the battle began, he suddenly revealed mid-nascent soul cultivation.

04:41He seized my twelve bone tridents before I could react, and he was cut off. So his cultivation was

04:48lower than yours, yet he easily took your treasures. Yes, and his physical body. It's

04:54terrifying. The ghostly entities from my junior brothers. Myriad ghost scroll were like mud before

05:00him. He destroyed them instantly, and he even ate my bone-devouring yin needles. Fear still lingered

05:06in his voice. The thin elder fell silent, lost in thought. The longer the silence stretched,

05:12the more terrified the hunchbacked elder became. Finally, he collapsed to his knees.

05:17I swear I'm not exaggerating, Marshal Uncle Chi. After a long pause, the thin elder spoke again.

05:24From what you describe, he's likely a powerful body cultivator. Such cultivators are rare,

05:29and indeed beyond your ability to handle. I will take care of this personally.

05:34You are dismissed. With a sweep of his sleeve, the mirror's image vanished.

05:39The thin elder's expression twisted viciously.

05:41So what if you're a high-grade body cultivator? I'll tear you apart for killing Hauer.

05:47Sometime later, he formed a hand seal and chanted an incantation toward the mirror.

05:52Its surface rippled like water, revealing another image. A well-built, middle-aged man hovered above a

05:58lush forest, stroking his short beard. It's been a while, Brother Chi. What brings you to me today?

06:04He asked with a smile. I'll skip pleasantries, Brother Luya. I need a favor.

06:10The middle-aged man's expression grew serious. Speak.

06:13The thin elder recounted everything, beginning with the death of Chi Minghao.

06:19After listening, Luya snorted coldly. He dared kill one of your descendants?

06:23He deserves death a thousand times over.

06:26I have matters within the sect that require my attention, the thin elder said.

06:31You're near the prosperous nation. I want you to kill Hauer's murderer in my stead.

06:36Luya considered this. Body cultivators are stronger than ordinary cultivators.

06:40But advancing in body cultivation is extremely difficult.

06:43If he reached such a level, he's no ordinary man.

06:47The thin elder looked at him meaningfully.

06:49He hasn't officially joined the Cold Flame sect yet.

06:52You needn't worry about repercussions. Kill him for me and my origin spirit pill is yours.

06:57A flicker of delight flashed through Luya's eyes before he masked it.

07:02In that case, leave it to me.

07:04Suddenly, the thin elder added coldly,

07:06Spare the girl surnamed Yu. If possible, bring her to me alive.

07:10Luya paused briefly, then nodded.

07:14Tens of thousands of kilometers away from the prosperous nation's border,

07:17Above a vast desert, a spirit ark wrapped in white light sped through the sky.

07:23The day was bright and clear.

07:25Clouds drifted lazily like soft cotton across the heavens.

07:29It was peaceful, almost picturesque.

07:31Yet no one aboard the ark was in the mood to admire the scenery.

07:35At the rear of the ark, Han Lee sat cross-legged with his eyes tightly shut.

07:40A faint layer of golden light flowed across his body like rippling water.

07:45Beside him, Liu Le'er was also cultivating.

07:48Green light surged gently around her as she focused in silence.

07:51At the front of the ark stood Gu Yunyue and Yu Menghan.

07:55From time to time, Yu Menghan would turn back to glance toward Han Lee,

07:59a complicated look in her eyes.

08:02Gu Yunyue, meanwhile, controlled the ark with steady hands and a faint smile.

08:06After two peaceful days without pursuit,

08:09they were drawing closer to the Cold Flame sect and safety.

08:12After an unknown period of time, Han Lee's brows suddenly furrowed.

08:17He opened his eyes and the golden light around him faded.

08:20Over the past few days, he had tried several methods to remove the seal on his.

08:25Nascent soul.

08:27Every attempt had failed.

08:28Not only that, he had consumed a considerable amount of magic power in the process.

08:33Although he had discovered two pills comparable to the sharp.

08:36Watch pill in the long-faced, young man's storage bag.

08:40They had no effect on him whatsoever.

08:42His condition was clearly far more complicated than he had anticipated.

08:47Shaking off the thought, he looked at Liu Le'er.

08:50Her aura was noticeably stronger than before.

08:53She was on the verge of breaking through to late foundation.

08:56Establishment stage.

08:57The reason was simple.

08:58Another vial of pills he had found in the enemy's storage bag.

09:02Han Lee nodded in quiet satisfaction and did not disturb her cultivation.

09:07Instead, he rose and walked to the edge of the ark, gazing outward.

09:11Gu Yunye approached him with a smile.

09:14If we continue west, we'll reach the Cold Flame sect in half a month at most.

09:18Once we arrive, the sect will arrange a top-tier cave abode for you so you can recover properly.

09:24Yumenghan followed silently behind her.

09:27I'll be in your care then, fellow Taoist.

09:29Han Lee replied with a nod.

09:31Gu Yunye was about to continue when a faint rumbling sound echoed ahead.

09:35All three turned toward the horizon.

09:38Darkness stretched across the distance.

09:40Massive tornadoes connected earth and sky, sweeping wildly from side to side.

09:46Thunderous rumbling rolled without pause.

09:48The sky was buried under a suffocating curtain of yellow sand.

09:52Gu Yunye's brows knit together.

09:54She formed a hand seal, and the spirit arc came to a halt.

09:58Liu Le'er emerged from her cultivation and hurried to Han Lee's side.

10:02It looks like a sandstorm.

10:04Is that a problem?

10:06Han Lee asked.

10:07This is the Yellow Billow Desert, Gu Yunye explained grimly.

10:12Sandstorms are rare here, but when they appear, they engulf the entire desert and rage for about a month.

10:18Then we fly through it, Han Lee said calmly.

10:21The storm itself shouldn't affect us.

10:23The storm isn't the problem, Gu Yunye replied.

10:26The danger lies with the flying sin ants.

10:29They hibernate beneath the sand and only emerge during sandstorms.

10:34Individually, they're harmless, but they appear in swarms.

10:37They're incredibly fast and release corrosive mist capable of eroding the spiritual nature of treasures.

10:44Unless those treasures were refined through devilish arts, even high-grade cultivators find them troublesome.

10:49Han Lee fell silent.

10:51What if we detour around the desert?

10:53He asked.

10:54It would add over a month to our journey.

10:57Han Lee stroked his chin.

10:59His magic power was limited.

11:01He could not afford unnecessary expenditure.

11:03Just then, Moguang's voice echoed in his mind.

11:06There's no need to worry about those ants.

11:09Leave them to me.

11:10Oh?

11:11Han Lee responded inwardly.

11:13You can deal with them?

11:14Flying sin ants are born from underground.

11:18Baleful yin energy mixed with resentment from dead spirits.

11:21They share similarities with beings like me.

11:23They fear sound-based devilish attacks.

11:26Even in my weakened state, handling them will be easy.

11:29Han Lee considered briefly.

11:31Very well.

11:32If we encounter them, we'll rely on you.

11:34We're in the same boat, Moguang replied before falling silent.

11:39Han Lee turned to Gu Yunye.

11:41Detouring will waste too much time.

11:43We'll go straight through.

11:44I have a method to handle the ants.

11:46She hesitated.

11:47Are you certain?

11:49Do you doubt me, fellow Daoist Gu?

11:51He asked with a faint smile.

11:53I wouldn't dare, she replied quickly, forming another hand seal.

11:58The arc flared with white light.

12:00A protective barrier forming around it as it plunged directly into the sandstorm.

12:04The world darkened instantly.

12:06Yellow sand filled every direction, whipped by violent winds that slammed against the barrier.

12:12The arc swayed under the force.

12:14Gu Yunye shifted hand seals, sending white light into the arc's core.

12:18Spirit patterns engraved across its surface lit up.

12:21The barrier brightened several times over, stabilizing the vessel.

12:25As hours passed, Liu Lair and Yu Menghan gradually relaxed.

12:29The sandstorm could not reach the barrier.

12:31They even began to marvel at the fierce, yet mesmerizing scenery beyond the white shield.

12:37Gu Yunye carefully steered around the towering tornadoes.

12:40The arc maintained steady speed.

12:42Several hours later, they still had not encountered any flying sin ants.

12:46Han Lee stood calmly at the front, hands clasped behind his back.

12:51Suddenly, a faint blue light flickered in his eyes as he looked ahead.

12:56Gu Yunye noticed immediately.

12:58What is it?

12:59Trouble, Han Lee replied with a faint smile.

13:02Before she could ask more, one of the massive tornadoes shifted direction and barreled straight toward them.

13:08It was enormous, thicker than the others, and stretched endlessly upward.

13:13Even from afar, its winds nearly dragged the arc off course.

13:17Gu Yunye's expression changed.

13:19She stomped lightly on the arc.

13:21The vessel surged forward, leaping nearly a thousand feet in an instant, barely evading the tornado.

13:28But before she could relax, the ground beneath them collapsed inward.

13:33Pillars of yellow light shot skyward,

13:35intertwining to form a massive array in the blink of an eye.

13:39The array was complex and over a thousand feet wide.

13:42Gu Yunye's heart sank.

13:44In the next moment, the scenery changed completely.

13:47They were transported into a translucent, yellow world surrounded by shimmering mountains.

13:52Sky and ground glowed with radiant golden light.

13:55An immense spiritual pressure descended from all directions.

13:59Cracks rapidly spread across the arc's white barrier.

14:02Liu Lair and Yu Menghan cried out in alarm.

14:05Hanli, however, remained calm.

14:07He raised a hand and summoned a small copper bell.

14:10It expanded to dozens of feet and descended over the arc,

14:14covering Liu Lair and Yu Menghan.

14:16It was a defensive treasure he had taken from the long-faced young man.

14:21Almost instantly, the arc's white barrier shattered under the crushing pressure.

14:25The force bore down upon them.

14:27Hanli and Gu Yunye's protective spiritual light flickered but held steady.

14:31The copper bell trembled, its light flickering before stabilizing.

14:36Has the heavenly ghost sect sent more people?

14:39Gu Yunye asked, struggling to remain composed.

14:43Judging from the array's power, it was far beyond the capability of an ordinary,

14:48nascent soul cultivator.

14:49The heavenly ghost sect truly is persistent, Hanli chuckled calmly.

14:54As soon as Hanli's voice trailed off, the surrounding space abruptly changed.

14:59Giant yellow rocks the size of millstones emerged out of thin air.

15:03Twenty to thirty of them.

15:05Tightly packed together to form a completely sealed encirclement around the spirit arc.

15:11Gu Yunye's heart jolted.

15:12Before she could react, dazzling light flashed across the surfaces of the rocks.

15:17They began spinning violently as they hurtled toward the spirit arc.

15:21Alarmed, she immediately formed a hand seal.

15:24A streak of black light shot into the sky from her body and expanded rapidly,

15:29transforming into a giant black sword over a hundred feet long.

15:32The sword swiveled and unleashed.

15:34A vast surge of black radiance that took the shape of a dragon with a long trailing tail.

15:40It struck the nearest rock head-on.

15:42A thunderous boom erupted.

15:44The giant rock shattered, but the sword was blasted backward,

15:48flipping through the air as its radiance completely faded.

15:51Gu Yunye shuddered violently and stumbled.

15:54Back several steps before regaining her balance.

15:57Shock filled her face.

15:58The power contained in that single falling rock was comparable to a full force,

16:03attacked from a nascent soul cultivator.

16:05Yet more than twenty of them were descending from all directions.

16:08At that critical moment, Han Li's calm voice rang beside her.

16:12Focus on protecting those two.

16:15Leave the rest to me.

16:16Before she could respond, Han Li had already risen from the spirit arc.

16:20Golden light glowed from his hands.

16:22As he spun in place and threw, punches into the surrounding air.

16:27A string of explosive booms erupted in every direction.

16:30All the giant yellow rocks were struck by overwhelming force,

16:33almost simultaneously and exploded into countless fragments that

16:37rained down from the sky.

16:39So you really are a body cultivator.

16:41A cold snort echoed through the space, but its origin could not be determined.

16:47Gu Yunye hurriedly scanned the surroundings.

16:49Meanwhile, a trace of derision appeared in Han Li's eyes.

16:53He abruptly turned and flicked a finger through the air.

16:55A burst of azure sword key shot out like lightning, striking a certain corner of the

17:01translucent yellow world and exploding upon impact.

17:04The air rippled violently.

17:06A burly man dressed in black stepped out into the open.

17:09He had a sturdy build and a square face with a short beard, currently etched with shock.

17:14His expression quickly steadied.

17:16I didn't expect you to also be a sword cultivator, he said.

17:20To see through my illusory array as a mere nascent soul cultivator.

17:25You're certainly no nameless figure.

17:27Who are you?

17:28It doesn't matter, Han Li replied coldly.

17:31A dead man doesn't need to know too much.

17:34The burly man's face darkened with fury.

17:37I was only using a fraction of this array's power.

17:39Don't think you've gained the upper hand.

17:41I'll crush you with the next attack.

17:43He formed a hand seal.

17:45Yellow ripples surged over his body and he vanished once again.

17:48A hint of surprise flashed across Han Li's eyes.

17:51The array was intricate.

17:53The burly man had concealed himself deep within it.

17:56Even Han Li's spiritual sense could no longer detect him.

18:00Han Li gave a cold harumph.

18:01Golden light spread across his entire body.

18:04If the man hid within the array, then he would simply destroy the array itself.

18:08But before he could act, the sky abruptly darkened.

18:12Five enormous creatures wrapped in surging black key appeared.

18:16Surrounding the spirit arc from five different directions.

18:19Han Li's pupils contracted slightly.

18:22Piercing blue light flashed through his eyes.

18:25Beneath the black key stood five giant black ghosts, each three to four hundred feet tall.

18:30Curved horns grew from their heads.

18:33Their bodies were covered in short black fur.

18:35Their mouths filled with sharp fangs.

18:38And their eyes glowed bright red.

18:40Though fearsome in appearance, their expressions were blank and vacant.

18:44Each ghost held a miniature black mountain.

18:47Compared to them, Han Li appeared as small as an ant.

18:50Gu Yunyu's expression changed drastically.

18:53Every ghost emitted an aura superior to hers.

18:56Cold sweat formed instantly on her forehead.

18:59Liu Lehr and Yu Menghan were unable to withstand the combined.

19:02Spiritual pressure and collapsed unconscious.

19:05The five giant ghosts roared in unison.

19:08A vicious gleam flashed in their red eyes as they swung their massive arms and hurled the miniature mountains forward.

19:16The mountains glowed brightly and expanded the moment they left the ghosts' hands.

19:20Swelling to over a thousand feet tall in the blink of an eye.

19:23As they crashed toward Han Li and the spirit arc.

19:27Before they even arrived, a suffocating pressure descended.

19:30The surrounding space buzzed violently as fierce winds were stirred.

19:34Gu Yunye nearly cried out in horror.

19:36In panic, she summoned multiple treasures and erected several layers of multicolored light.

19:42Barriers around herself and the two unconscious girls.

19:45Han Li merely furrowed his brows.

19:47Golden light flashed from his palms.

19:50As he casually extended his hands toward the descending mountains.

19:54Five deafening booms rang out in rapid succession.

19:57Incredibly powerful shockwaves surged through the air.

20:00The entire yellow space buzzed and warped violently.

20:03Before finally shattering with a dull explosion.

20:06The illusionary yellow world collapsed, revealing the desert once more.

20:10Countless bursts of yellow light.

20:12Scattered in all directions as shockwaves churned the sandstorm wildly.

20:17Yet the glowing yellow array on the ground still stood.

20:20The five giant ghosts remained hovering mid-air.

20:24Their expressions vacant.

20:25The burly man reappeared.

20:27A pleased smile on his face.

20:29Even a late deity transformation cultivator would struggle against these five ghosts without a powerful spirit treasure.

20:36But in the next instant his smile froze.

20:39The five enormous mountains had been stacked atop one another.

20:42Han Li stood calmly in mid-air beneath the base of the fifth mountain.

20:46Supporting all five with a single hand as if they weighed nothing more than feathers.

20:51The spirit arc and the three women remained completely unharmed.

20:55Han Li exhaled lightly.

20:57A burst of white energy streamed from his mouth, blowing the five mountains away like scattered leaves.

21:02Their surfaces flashed with black light as they rapidly shrank back to miniature size.

21:07With a flick of his fingers, the five miniature mountains shot toward the burly man at astonishing speed.

21:14The burly man's expression changed drastically.

21:17Black light erupted from his body as he plummeted toward the ground.

21:20Narrowly avoiding the incoming mountains.

21:23In the next instant, Han Li's figure blurred.

21:26He appeared before the five mountains like a wraith and casually stopped them mid-air.

21:31He spun and kicked two of the miniature mountains downward.

21:34They shot toward the ground like twin meteors moving nearly twice as fast as before.

21:39Mid-flight, they expanded once again to over a thousand feet tall,

21:43producing a terrifying rumble as they tore through the air.

21:46One mountain smashed toward the yellow array below.

21:49The other hurtled directly toward the burly man.

21:52A resounding explosion erupted as the first mountain struck the array.

21:57The array blazed with dazzling light and resistance, but the immense power of the mountain crushed it instantly.

22:03It exploded into countless fragments of light.

22:06With the array destroyed, the spirit arc was freed and carried far into the distance by the violent winds.

22:12Meanwhile, the second mountain chased the burly man, catching up before he could even land.

22:18In desperation, he spat out a mouthful of blood essence.

22:21Crimson light enveloped his body as he transformed into a streak of serpentine spiritual light, greatly boosting his speed.

22:28The mountain slammed into the ground behind him, sending vast quantities of sand erupting in all directions.

22:35The streak of crimson light reappeared over a thousand feet away.

22:39The burly man's body was drenched in cold sweat.

22:41Before he could recover, a massive shadow loomed overhead.

22:45He looked up.

22:47Another giant mountain was already descending, far too close for him to evade.

22:51The burly man let out a desperate cry as he swept both hands through the air, releasing two bursts of

22:57light, one yellow and one black.

23:00Two treasures shot forth.

23:01One was a black cane, the other a large yellow seal engraved with countless flashing runes.

23:07Both hurtled directly toward the descending giant black mountain.

23:11The spiritual fluctuations they emitted were astonishing.

23:14These were clearly his trump cards.

23:16He formed another hand seal and roared thunderously.

23:19The yellow and black lights expanded into enormous radiance, colliding with the base of the mountain and forcibly slowing its

23:26descent.

23:27Seizing the opportunity, the burly man retreated rapidly, but the resistance lasted only a brief moment.

23:33He had barely flown a hundred feet when the giant mountain crushed the two bursts of light and slammed into

23:39the desert,

23:40sending sand erupting in all directions.

23:42The burly man shot out from the sandstorm, but his speed had slowed drastically.

23:47His face was pale as paper.

23:49Half his body was drenched in blood, and his left arm hung limply at his side.

23:54Though he had reacted swiftly, the mountain had been too fast.

23:58He had still been grazed, suffering severe injuries.

24:01He spat out a mouthful of blood and fell to the ground with horror in his eyes.

24:05Yet in the next instant he gritted his teeth and flipped a hand over, producing a white talisman densely inscribed

24:11with runes.

24:13Powerful spatial fluctuations radiated from it.

24:15He began chanting an incantation, pouring the last of his magic power into the talisman in an attempt to activate

24:22it.

24:23At that exact moment, another massive shadow loomed above him.

24:27Yet another mountain descended, and this one was falling even faster than the previous three.

24:32The burly man's expression changed drastically, activating the spatial talisman required time.

24:38In desperation he formed a strange hand seal.

24:41Black light burst from his body, forming a black array beneath him.

24:45In an instant the five giant ghosts that had hovered in mid-air reappeared around him, forming a protective encirclement.

24:52Their crimson eyes flared.

24:54They roared in unison and slashed their enormous claws through the air, unleashing black claw projections that struck the descending

25:02mountain.

25:02The claw projections shattered instantly upon impact.

25:06The mountain's momentum slowed slightly, but it continued crashing down with tremendous force.

25:11Black key surged over the ghosts' bodies.

25:13Their muscles bulged violently as they braced themselves.

25:17They raised their massive arms and resisted the mountain without hesitation.

25:21The moment their arms touched it, they shattered under the impact.

25:25Yet the ghosts continued roaring, pressing their bodies against the mountain, refusing to retreat a single step.

25:32A sickening grinding sound echoed as blood and flesh scattered in all directions.

25:36At last the mountain was halted.

25:38The upper halves of the five ghosts had been completely destroyed.

25:41Only their lower bodies remained, feet buried deep in the desert sand, like five colossal pillars supporting the mountain's weight.

25:50The burly man heaved a faint sigh of relief and hurriedly injected all.

25:55His remaining magic, power into the white talisman.

25:58White light began to glow from it.

26:01Ecstasy flashed in his eyes.

26:02But a thunderous boom erupted.

26:05The final mountain came crashing down, landing atop the fourth mountain.

26:10A terrifying force descended from above.

26:12What remained of the five ghosts instantly exploded into dust.

26:16The air around the burly man tightened, locking him in place.

26:19The two stacked mountains slammed down.

26:22He was crushed into a pile of flesh before he could even scream.

26:25Suddenly a streak of golden light shot out from beneath.

26:28The mountains and sped rapidly into the distance.

26:31Hanley narrowed his eyes.

26:33The streak was a miniature golden figure only three inches tall.

26:36It was identical to the burly man, though its hair was disheveled and terror filled its face.

26:42Clutched tightly in its arms was a silver storage bracelet.

26:45It was the burly man's nascent soul.

26:48Go.

26:48Hanley made a grabbing motion and casually flicked his wrist.

26:52A streak of black light shot forward at incredible speed.

26:55At that moment, Gu Yunye had just stabilized the spirit.

26:59Arkan happened to glance in Hanley's direction.

27:02She heard a sharp screech but could not even track the black streak with her eyes.

27:06A distant explosion resounded in the sky.

27:09The nascent soul burst into a ball of golden light.

27:12A palm-sized black object fell from the sky.

27:15Merely a piece of ordinary iron essence.

27:18The silver storage bracelet, however, was drawn into Hanley's grasp with a casual wave.

27:23He then flew toward the scattered mountains, shrinking them back to miniature, size and

27:29stowing them away.

27:30Before returning to the spirit arc, Gu Yunye stared at him blankly, as if looking at a stranger.

27:36Earlier, she had been too panicked to identify the burly man.

27:40But recalling the techniques he had used, she now recognized him as Lu Ya, an early deity,

27:47transformation elder of the heavenly ghost sect.

27:49He specialized in ghost manipulation and, over a decade ago, had fought two origin-realm

27:55temple, cultivators of equal cultivation and held his ground.

27:59Yet such a figure had been slain effortlessly by Hanley.

28:02This had completely exceeded her understanding.

28:05Only now did she realize there was no comparison.

28:08Between her and Hanley, astonishment filled her heart.

28:13After a long silence, she finally forced a wry smile.

28:16Fellow Taoist Han, are you truly only a nascent soul cultivator?

28:21The awe in her eyes was unmistakable.

28:24I'm sure you can judge that for yourself.

28:26Fellow Taoist Gu, Hanley replied ambiguously.

28:29I can discern your magic power fluctuations, she sighed.

28:33But your combat strength far surpasses what a nascent soul cultivator should possess.

28:38Even among our deity transformation elders, few could slay another of the same stage so easily.

28:44My only advantage is that my physical body is slightly stronger than most,

28:49Hanley said with a faint shake of his head.

28:52I wouldn't dare compare myself to the elders of the cold flame sect.

28:56He did not elaborate further.

28:58Instead, he looked toward Liu Lair and Yu Menghan, who still lay unconscious.

29:03With a sweep of his sleeve, he released a burst of azure spiritual light over them.

29:08The two slowly regained consciousness, though they appeared disoriented.

29:12As a Foundation establishment cultivator, Liu Lair quickly recalled what had happened.

29:17She sat upright in alarm.

29:19Brother Rock, you—

29:21Don't worry, Hanley said gently.

29:24Everything is fine.

29:25We can continue.

29:27It was as if nothing extraordinary had occurred.

29:30Within a conference hall on one of the mountains of the cold flame sect, a burly, rugged-looking

29:36man was speaking to a middle-aged scholar in azure robes.

29:40The scholar, clean-shaven and holding an ancient azure scroll, appeared refined and composed.

29:47Peak Master, according to Marshal Nisgu's message, that vagrant cultivator surnamed Han is certainly

29:52no ordinary nascent soul cultivator.

29:54Who would have thought she'd encounter such an interesting figure?

29:58The azure-robed man nodded.

30:00The fact that he killed an early deity, transformation cultivator relying primarily on physical strength,

30:06alone indicates he is a high-grade body cultivator.

30:10In any case, the rugged man chuckled,

30:12it is good news that the heavenly ghost sect has lost one of its elders.

30:17I am quite interested in meeting this man.

30:19A faint smile appeared on the scholar's face.

30:21In that case, you may greet him personally when he arrives.

30:25I trust you know what to do?

30:27Yes, the burly man replied.

30:29At the same time, inside a certain cave abode, a thin elderly man in an ochre robe sat in the

30:35main seat, gently blowing across the surface of the tea in his cup.

30:39Standing before him was a middle-aged man with narrow eyes.

30:42He kept his head slightly lowered, his posture respectful.

30:46Given how much time has passed, Luya should have finished by now.

30:50Now, the elderly man said calmly.

30:52There is no possibility of error under Elder Lu's supervision, the middle-aged man replied respectfully.

30:59Only someone of your lofty status could have requested such a favor from him.

31:04The elderly man's expression darkened.

31:06Out of all my descendants, Hauer was the only one with true potential.

31:11And yet he died so prematurely.

31:13That bastard should be killed ten thousand times over!

31:16He slammed his teacup onto the table.

31:18Look on the bright side, patriarch, the middle-aged man quickly consoled.

31:24Once Yu Menghan is captured, you will be one step closer to fully mastering your cultivation art.

31:30The fury in the elderly man's eyes eased slightly.

31:33Now that I think about it, she is partly responsible for Hauer's death as well, he muttered coldly.

31:39But I will spare her for now.

31:41Her constitution is useful to me.

31:43Just as his voice faded, his expression shifted.

31:46He turned his gaze toward the entrance of the cave abode.

31:49Moments later, footsteps echoed.

31:51A young female servant appeared at the entrance and bowed respectfully.

31:56Elder Chi, Elder Mo has come to see you.

31:58Before the elderly man could respond, a cold voice sounded from outside.

32:03To still be calmly sipping tea at a time like this?

32:05Your composure is admirable, Elder Chi.

32:08A middle-aged man in a black robe and tall hat stepped into view.

32:13Kishuan raised an eyebrow.

32:14He gestured for the servant to leave.

32:17What brings you here, Mo Chen?

32:19I don't recall arranging any meeting.

32:21Instead of answering, Mo Chen asked his own question.

32:24Elder Lu Ya's soul badge cracked not long ago.

32:27Do you have anything to say about that, Elder Chi?

32:30Qishuan immediately sprang to his feet, shock filling his face.

32:33What did you say?

32:34According to those who last saw him, Elder Lu went to intercept a group at your request.

32:40That mission resulted in his death.

32:42May I ask who exactly you asked him to intercept?

32:45That's impossible!

32:47Kishuan exclaimed.

32:49How could two nascent soul cultivators possibly defeat Lu Ya?

32:53Mo Chen's voice turned colder.

32:55Elder Lu Ya was an early deity transformation cultivator.

32:59Not only was he killed, even his nascent soul failed to escape.

33:03Are we to believe you had no idea what kind of danger you placed him in?

33:07His gaze sharpened.

33:09I sincerely hope you have not created a powerful enemy for the sect, because of a personal vendetta.

33:15In any case, Elder Chi, you will accompany me to the enforcement hall.

33:19Several days later, Han Li and his group emerged from the Yellow Billow Desert.

33:24They had encountered several swarms of flying sin ants along the way, but Han Li had easily eliminated them with

33:31Mo Guang's assistance.

33:32No further pursuers from the heavenly ghost sect appeared.

33:36After witnessing Han Li slay a deity transformation cultivator with ease, Gu Yun Yue was no longer surprised by anything

33:43he displayed.

33:45After days of travel, Yu Meng Han and Liu Le'er were exhausted.

33:48They slept soundly together on one side of the spirit arc.

33:52Han Li sat cross-legged at the rear of the arc, brows slightly furrowed.

33:56Before him were seven or eight empty vials of varying colors and materials.

34:01How did it go?

34:02Mo Guang's voice echoed in his mind.

34:04Most of these pills came from that deity transformation cultivator.

34:09Han Li replied with a sigh.

34:11Some were high quality.

34:12None had any effect on me.

34:14Although he had not consumed much magic power in the battle, the inability to increase his reserves remained a serious

34:21issue.

34:22What about top-grade spirit stones?

34:23Han Li opened his palm, revealing a completely dull spirit stone.

34:29I can't absorb them either.

34:30It seems only certain special pills work for you, Mo Guang mused.

34:35Perhaps.

34:36So far, only the sharp watch pill and the golden pill.

34:40I found in Qi Minghao's storage.

34:42Bag have been effective.

34:44Once we reach the cold flame sect, I'll acquire another sharp watch pill and study it carefully.

34:49He absentmindedly stroked the small vial hanging from his neck.

34:52Half a month later, their spirit arc flew above a lush mountain range.

34:57One man and three women stood aboard it.

35:00Han Li's group.

35:01This is the spirit flame mountain range.

35:03The entrance to our cold flame sect.

35:06Gu Yun Yue introduced with a smile.

35:09The spirit veins are stable.

35:10Spiritual ki is abundant.

35:12A fine place indeed.

35:13Han Li remarked.

35:15Yu Menghan looked delighted, but confusion soon appeared on her face.

35:20Liu Lair leaned over the edge of the arc, scanning below.

35:23I can sense the spiritual kui, but I don't see any sect, she said.

35:27All major sects are concealed by powerful arrays.

35:31Han Li explained with a smile.

35:33We are currently outside the formation, like standing outside a city wall.

35:38The two young women nodded, though they only partially understood.

35:43Please wait while I inform the sect of our arrival, Gu Yun Yue said.

35:47She produced a palm-sized golden badge engraved with a flame design.

35:52Light shimmered across it and the flame motif began to flicker like a real fire.

35:56A streak of light shot from the badge into the mountains below.

36:00Moments later, ripples spread through the air.

36:02A faint golden hemispherical barrier slowly emerged, encompassing the entire Spirit Flame

36:08mountain range for hundreds of kilometers.

36:11As expected of a dominant sect, Han Li remarked, below the barrier were countless palaces and

36:17pagodas, scattered throughout the forest.

36:20Some stood alone atop cliffs, others clustered together.

36:24Some were nestled in canyons, others built along mountain slopes.

36:27At the center stood over a dozen towering peaks, shrouded in white mist and rising purple.

36:34Chi, clearly the most spiritually abundant locations.

36:37This place is beautiful!

36:39Yu Meng Han exclaimed.

36:41Liu Lear nodded eagerly.

36:43Gu Yun Yue smiled.

36:45Elder Luo is already waiting for us at Cloudrise Peak.

36:48Han Li nodded.

36:49As the Spirit Arc passed through the barrier, Han Li felt a sweep of spiritual sense across his

36:55body.

36:55He assumed it belonged to Elder Luo.

36:57Once inside, Liu Lear glanced upward.

37:00The barrier had vanished from sight, leaving only blue sky and drifting clouds.

37:04The Spirit Arc descended toward a towering peak that pierced into the clouds.

37:09At its base was a spacious white plaza.

37:12Standing there was an imposing man with rugged features, wearing an ochre robe tied with a black

37:17belt that accentuated his muscular frame.

37:20From the aura he emitted, he was clearly a deity transformation cultivator.

37:24After stowing the Spirit Arc, Gu Yun Yue moved forward with a graceful curtsy.

37:29I pay my respects to Marshal Uncle Luo.

37:31Luo Jun, a burly man with a warm expression, nodded.

37:35Thank you for your efforts.

37:36Marshal Nis Gu, and you must be fellow Taoist Han?

37:40His gaze settled on Han Li.

37:42That's correct, Han Li replied calmly.

37:44My name is Luo Jun.

37:46Peak Master Nangong intended to welcome you personally.

37:49But matters required his attention, so I'll be standing in.

37:52I hope that's all right, Luo Jun said with a smile.

37:56Of course, Han Li returned the smile.

37:59Luo Jun then turned his attention to Yu Menghan, his eyes brightening.

38:03This must be your new disciple, Marshal Nis Gu, a fine student indeed.

38:08Junior Yu Menghan pays her respects to Elder Luo, Yu Menghan quickly said, bowing respectfully.

38:14As long as she cultivates diligently.

38:17I'm confident she'll surpass me one day, Gu Yun Yue added with pride.

38:22Next Luo Jun greeted Liu Leher, noting with curiosity that she and Han Li referred to each

38:27other as brother and sister, though he made no comment.

38:31Having witnessed Han Li's extraordinary abilities, Liu Leher felt reassured and secure in his presence.

38:38Turning back to Han Li, Luo Jun spoke with admiration.

38:41Fellow Taoist Han, you not only slew a deity transformation stage elder of the heavenly ghost

38:47sect, you also ensured Marshal Nis Gu's safe return.

38:51With such contributions, we are honored to welcome you as a guest elder.

38:55There are a dozen cave abodes available.

38:57Do you have any preferences?

38:58Han Li responded evenly.

39:00I'm currently injured, so a quiet, secluded cave would be ideal for recovery.

39:05Additionally, I have some experience in pill refinement, so it would help if the cave were

39:10near a plot of spirit farmland.

39:12Luo Jun hesitated, frowning.

39:14That might be difficult.

39:16Several abodes are peaceful, but none have adjacent farmland.

39:19Most plots on Cloudrise Peak are tended by disciples, often on sloped areas with full sun exposure,

39:26not exactly tranquil.

39:28Han Li's brows furrowed slightly, considering the challenge.

39:31Observing this, Luo Jun suggested, choose a plot of farmland you like, and I'll have

39:37disciples construct a new cave there.

39:39How does that sound?

39:40Han Li chuckled softly.

39:42No need.

39:43If there's no cave beside the farmland, I can bring the farmland to the cave myself.

39:47Is that permissible, elder Luo?

39:49Gu Yunyu and Yu Menghan blinked, unsure what he meant.

39:53Liu Le'er, clinging to Han Li's side, only observed curiously.

39:57Luo Jun laughed heartily, intrigued.

39:59So you'll make the land conform to you instead of conforming to it?

40:03Bold indeed.

40:05That is allowed.

40:06Please follow me.

40:07He led them to a valley halfway up the mountain, where several plots of spirit farmland, totaling

40:14about an acre, were separated and tended by servants.

40:17These plots belong to a guest elder who died unexpectedly years ago.

40:21I've maintained them since.

40:23Take whichever you like, Luo Jun said, gesturing casually.

40:27Han Li's gaze swept over the valley, a faint smile appearing.

40:31Luo Jun, sensing something unusual, felt a hint of unease.

40:34Han Li stepped forward, took a deep breath, and slammed his fist into the ground.

40:39The valley trembled violently and a crater formed, its depth obscured from view.

40:44Yu Menghan swayed, barely supported by Gu Yunyue.

40:48Liu Le'er steadied herself with a grip on Han Li.

40:51The servants.

40:53Mostly key refinement cultivators panicked and fled.

40:56Luo Jun observed silently as Han Li paced the valley, punching the earth every few hundred

41:01feet, creating multiple craters.

41:03For fifteen minutes, resounding booms echoed across the valley, yet Han Li showed no sign

41:09of fatigue.

41:10Then, crouching, Han Li plunged his hands into the ground.

41:13Violently raising his arms, a rift tore open beneath him, connecting all the craters.

41:19The entire plot of farmland rose into the air, suspended as if floating.

41:24Liu Le'er's eyes sparkled with admiration, an excited flush spreading across her cheeks.

41:29Gu Yunyue was stunned into silence.

41:31Yu Menghan's jaw nearly dropped to the ground.

41:34Let's check out my new cave abode, Elder Luo, Han Li said casually.

41:39Luo Jun stared at the floating plot and the ravaged valley, uncertain how to react.

41:44He had expected Han Li to move a single plot with some technique, not uproot the entire farmland

41:50using raw physical strength.

41:52But having granted him freedom, he could only give a Rai smile and lead the way.

41:56Han Li carried the massive farmland across Cloudrise Peak for over an hour, finally selecting

42:02a cave abode tucked into a peaceful corner near the summit.

42:06This chapter teaches powerful lessons about composure and true strength.

42:10When faced with overwhelming pressure, panic leads to weakness and but calm focus creates

42:15control.

42:16Han Li never rushed, never hesitated, and never allowed fear to dictate his actions.

42:21It also shows that relying on tricks and illusions can give temporary advantage, but without real

42:26power, they collapse instantly.

42:28Han Li, in life, steady confidence backed by true ability, will always outmatch loud

42:33arrogance and empty threats.

42:34We also learn powerful lessons about desperation, resilience, and true superiority.

42:39When facing defeat, the burly man used every hidden card he had, treasures, formations,

42:45sacrifices, even a spatial talisman.

42:47But strength built on fear and survival.

42:50Instinct alone cannot overcome overwhelming power.

42:53It also shows that real dominance is quiet.

42:55Han Li did not boast, explain, or celebrate.

42:58He simply ended the battle and moved on.

43:01In life, true strength speaks through results, not noise.

43:04And when the gap in ability is too great, no amount of panic or last-minute tricks can reverse

43:09the outcome.

43:11This chapter teaches powerful lessons about consequences and hidden power.

43:15Kishuan believed he was manipulating events from the shadows.

43:18But one miscalculation led to the fall of an entire elder and scrutiny from his own sect.

43:24Hidden schemes often bring unexpected backlash.

43:27It also shows that true strength changes how the world responds to you.

43:31After witnessing Han Li's power, even major sects begin taking him seriously.

43:35In life, actions always ripple outward.

43:38Whether through arrogance or excellence, what you do will eventually shape how others treat

43:42you.

43:43This chapter highlights the difference between arrogance and true strength.

43:47Elder Qi believed power gave him control over fate.

43:50But his schemes led to consequences beyond his expectation.

43:54It also teaches strategic independence.

43:57Han Li does not complain about circumstances.

43:59Instead of adjusting himself to limitations, he reshapes the environment to suit his needs.

44:05In life, real power is not loud anger or authority.

44:08It is calm capability, adaptability, and the confidence to create solutions where others see obstacles.

44:13This episode demonstrates true initiative and ingenuity.

44:17Instead of accepting the limitations of his surroundings, Han Li reshapes the environment to suit his goals,

44:23teaching that proactive problem-solving, and confidence can overcome obstacles that appear insurmountable.

44:29It also illustrates the contrast between raw talent and thoughtful strategy.

44:34Han Li's immense strength is paired with precise action,

44:37turning even a chaotic situation into an opportunity for advantage.

44:41That's it for today's chapter explanation.

44:44Han Li's journey reminds us that true growth comes from discipline and smart choices,

44:49not just strength.

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