Since mastering the "Wind-Walking Technique," Han Li has grown increasingly enthusiastic about the other two spells—the "Stabilizing Spirit Seal" and the "Object-Transferring Technique." He has devoted considerable time and effort to refining them, hoping one day to achieve a sudden, profound insight akin to that of the "Wind-Walking Technique." However, after repeated studies, Han Li unexpectedly discovered that he was unable to successfully perform these two spells—perhaps not due to his own abilities, but rather because the external conditions for casting them were lacking. According to the book, the "Stabilizing Spirit Seal" is a type of seal that requires a pre-prepared magical scroll. Thus, Han Li had previously used yellow paper purchased from the nearby town, carefully drawing out the designated symbols with a brush to create what he called a magical scroll. Although the book did not specify any particular paint or coating for the scroll's design, he naturally recalled the silver-symbols scroll used by the Master of Ink and thus adopted silver powder—a costly luxury. Whether or not this pigment proves effective, Han Li did not know. But at least visually, these self-made talismans appeared exactly identical to those illustrated in the books. Unfortunately, mere visual similarity was not enough. When Han Li recited incantations to activate these talismans, the symbols on the talismans did not emit the brilliant silver glow that occurred when Mo Doctor used them, nor did any other unusual phenomena manifest. In short, his spellcasting effort completely failed, leaving him in a predicament of uncertainty and helplessness. For he did not know whether the failure stemmed from an error in the incantation or hand gestures, or from an inadequacy in the talismans' construction. However, after this study, the situation had changed. Through thorough research of various relevant materials and books on magical traditions, Han Li finally realized that the spells used by cultivators were certainly not simply drawn on ordinary paper and ink as ordinary people understood—rather, they were crafted from certain special materials unique to cultivators, and possibly required specific methods during preparation. Thus, even though his incantations and gestures were flawless, the spell still failed to succeed. The same principle applied to the "Art of Moving Objects." Previously, Han Li had assumed that any common object—such as furniture or blades—could serve as a target for the "Art of Moving Objects," and thus he would manipulate such everyday items, only to find no effect. However, now reminded by the matter of spell paper, he realized that the "Art of Moving Objects" did not act upon ordinary items, but rather upon specific objects used by cultivators. Thus, Han Li treated all the strange items he had obtained from the Black Doctor—such as the "Spirit-Calling Bell" and the seven silver blades used in the "Seven Ghosts Devouring Souls" technique—as objects to be controlled by the "Art of Driving Objects," and tested them thoroughly. Unfortunately, none of them responded to his spells. This left Han Li deeply disappointed. It seemed clear that the "Art of Driving Objects" did not apply to these artifacts; rather, it must be related to something else. Once he understood the likely root of the problem—realizing that without suitable items, the "Stabilizing Spirit Seal" and the "Art of Driving Objects" could not be successfully performed—Han Li shifted his focus away from these items and instead began to explore the idea of combining martial arts secrets with several magical techniques, aiming to rapidly enhance his own capabilities and achieve a significant leap in strength within a short period. With this bold and imaginative concept, Han Li resumed his rigorous self-training journey and soon began to see tangible progress. After several attempts, he finally managed to integrate "Luo Yan Bu" and "Yu Feng Jue" into a seamless technique. Though it was essentially just casting "Yu Feng Jue" first, then employing "Luo Yan Bu" afterward, the coordination and timing between the two had to be precisely controlled—otherwise, errors were common, and it required considerable mental effort and refinement from Han Li. As a result, the inherent shortcomings of "Yu Feng Jue" in handling fluid movements and "Luo Yan Bu"'s tendency to be physically taxing during prolonged motion were gradually overcome. His movements became swift and elusive, as if lightning and thunder in motion—often seen only in shadow, never fully visible. Soon after, Han Li also developed his own unique approach in the application of "Huo Dan Shu." Originally, once the small fire balls appeared, the caster would use their own magical energy to propel them toward the target to destroy the enemy—this was the traditional method. Yet Han Li found this approach unsatisfactory. Han Li believed that the small fire balls propelled by magical force were too slow, easily evaded by a master of light-footedness, which limited their effectiveness in actual combat and made them seem somewhat ornamental rather than practical. Thus, when employing the "Fire Ball Technique," he only used half the spell—once the fire ball appeared, he no longer launched it but instead wielded it as a compact, formidable weapon, harnessing its ability to destroy anything it touched. With this adaptation, combined with his now-refined, high-speed movement technique, Han Li felt confident that he could effortlessly defeat any skilled opponent. Having secured these advantages, he finally breathed a sigh of relief, no longer worried about his own limitations. Now, he could approach Lanzhou to address the poisoning issue with unwavering confidence. At the same time, his "Changchun Technique" was quietly advancing, reaching the eighth level as he consistently treated medicinal herbs like snacks, thereby significantly enhancing his inner energy. In terms of the depth of his magical prowess, Han Li now surpasses the former Yu Zichong when he still had a physical body. However, when it comes to the breadth of his spell mastery and practical combat techniques, he still falls short of Yu Zichong, who, during his family's training, had elder mentors to guide him and peers to practice with—far more advantages than Han Li, who had only a modest grasp of spells. Han Li was unaware of these circumstances, and even if he were, he wouldn't have cared, as he never considered himself sufficiently accomplished merely by mastering a few basic spells to stand a chance against true immortals. His current adversaries were still primarily laymen from the worldly martial circles. Thus, Han Li felt quite pleased. As he was full of confidence and prepared to find an excuse to leave the Qixuan Sect and descend to the mortal world, the Wild Wolf Clan suddenly proposed a request for peace negotiations with the Qixuan Sect. When the news reached the Qi Xuan Sect, it sent shockwaves through the entire organization. After all, in recent times, the Ye Lang Clan had consistently held the upper hand in their conflicts, steadily pressuring the Qi Xuan Sect. Under such favorable circumstances, how could they suddenly decide to seek peace? Was there some hidden strategy at play? This sparked widespread suspicion.