Han Li immediately spotted the five "Blood-Clotting Five-Element Pills" among these items. He promptly retrieved them from the beast puppet, carefully examining each one. Upon sensing the substantial spiritual energy within the pills, Han Li confirmed their authenticity and then felt at ease, taking out a finely crafted jade box from his storage pouch to gently place the five pills inside. Though Han Li had no clear understanding of the specific effects of the "Blood-Clotting Five-Element Pills," the fact that Yue Huang was so attentive to them suggested that the claim made by Xiao Prince Xin of the Xin Palace—that they were beneficial for consolidating the Dan stage—was likely true, which filled him with great excitement. Then, Han Li turned his attention to the other items: a black, ink-like basin, a blood-red, slender cone only an inch in size, and a jade scroll emitting a pale gray aura. Gazing at these objects, Han Li felt a growing sense of unease. These items clearly belonged to magicians and evil cultivators, likely bearing some spells or curses—so he didn't rush to handle them. Instead, he gently inhaled, and a faint glow emanated from his hands, instantly enveloping them in a thin layer of green light. Only then did Han Li feel confident enough to pick up the jade scroll and examine it closely. Aside from its somewhat strange aura, the scroll itself appeared free of any visible seals or restrictions. After a deep breath, Han Li slowly extended his consciousness into the scroll. As his awareness entered the scroll, he remained motionless in place, yet his expression grew increasingly odd—first filled with delight, then deeply discouraged, and finally settled into a state of profound seriousness, with a rare undercurrent of fear. After a full cup of tea's worth of time, Han Li withdrew his consciousness, yet he stood there, somewhat dazed. The contents of this jade scroll were both within韩立's expectations and unexpectedly surprising. Indeed, it recorded the cultivation techniques of the Black Devastation Sect's various members—such as the young prince who practiced the "Black Devastation Warrior Technique," the four Blood Servants who wielded the "Shade Demon Decree," and the Emperor Yue who mastered the "Blood Refinement Light Technique." What astonished韩立, however, was that each of these techniques explicitly mentioned a single text known as the "Xuan Yin Jing," suggesting that all these methods originated from it. This sparked韩立's keen curiosity! Yet, despite hastily flipping through the entire scroll,韩立 could not locate any reference to this text. Faced with this,韩立 had to set aside his hopes and instead focused on the strange, mysterious rituals outside the cultivation techniques. Among several of these,韓立 was particularly delighted—some resolved long-standing puzzles he had struggled with, and notably, they clarified the true purpose of the "Blood Solidified Five Elements Pill."韓立 then settled down to read them carefully. Originally, the "Blood-Coagulated Five-Element Pearl" is a substance that can be condensed within the body only by cultivators who have mastered the "Savage Spirit Decision"—this is precisely the primary purpose for which the "Savage Spirit Decision" was established. The Four Blood Servants' ability to transform into savage spirits, as well as their capacity to reach the Foundation Stage without consuming Foundation Pills, is all due to the formation of this very pearl. However, according to the description of the "Savage Spirit Decision," even without employing blood sacrifices, cultivators practicing this technique are unlikely to achieve a Dan Stage in their lifetime, thanks to the method's rapid progression—Foundation Stage becomes the highest attainable level. In fact, not only does the "Savage Spirit Decision" share this limitation, but most other cultivation techniques also exhibit similar shortcomings, nearly all of which are fundamentally incapable of enabling their practitioners to form a Dan. Naturally, the combination of their swift cultivation pace and the supportive effect of blood sacrifices results in an astonishingly impressive advancement. The emergence of the "Blood-Coagulated Five-Element Pearl" appears to be specifically designed to address these inherent flaws in such cultivation methods. This leads us to a secret technique known as "Shada Dan Method" recorded within the Jade Scroll. According to this method, even a late Foundation-stage cultivator of mediocre aptitude has a one-in-three chance of forming a "pseudo-Jin Dan"—a "Shada Dan"—that resembles the true Jin Dan of a Jin Dan-stage cultivator. When freshly formed, the Shada Dan may slightly fall short in power compared to a genuine Jin Dan, yet the difference remains negligible, and it still offers remarkable benefits in extending life span. Upon reading this section, Han Li's heart nearly leapt out of his chest. A one-in-three chance of achieving Jin Dan status—how extraordinary is that! He immediately felt a strong urge to grasp the five Dan pills and try them out. However, the limitations of the Shada Dan described later in the technique left Han Li astonished. The text explains that since the Shada Dan is an artificially created Jin Dan, once formed, it will never grow larger. This meant that the cultivator's cultivation would remain stagnant at the initial stage of Golden Dan, never advancing another step. Even so, Han Li would still not let go of this shortcut. The process of dispersing and then recondensing the Golden Dan through the "Three Transformations of the Rejuvenating Primordial Power" was far too convoluted and uncertain. Moreover, even if the three transformations were successfully completed, Han Li would still feel utterly uncertain. After all, this technique was merely a hypothetical concept proposed by the master who created the "Severed Primordial Sword Technique"—never actually practiced by anyone before. In contrast, the "Soul-Devouring Dan Technique" was clearly different. From the tone of this secret method, it seemed that it had already been successfully employed by someone. A one-third chance of success was simply too compelling for Han Li. As for the consequence of forming a "Soul-Devouring Dan," which would prevent the cultivator from progressing to the Yuan Yin stage, Han Li would never even consider such a distant possibility. The Yuan Yin stage was something he only occasionally dreamed about at night. For him now, merely achieving Golden Dan was his ultimate goal. As for whether, after achieving Dan Stage, he still hopes to refine his Yuan婴—well, that would have to be settled at that point. But the further explanation under the "Shada Dan Technique" left Han Li completely stunned. It continued, "Once the Shada Dan forms within a cultivator's body, it continuously emits the spirit of the demonic beasts, gradually eroding the cultivator's mind over time. Though the cultivator won't suffer a complete loss of mental faculties—such as forgetting relatives and becoming utterly unrecognizable—the mind will inevitably grow sluggish and the intellect will gradually deteriorate. This is an inescapable fate. Han Li felt a deep chill at this revelation! After all, Han Li had always prided himself on his sharp mind, which had been his greatest asset in maintaining his freedom and ease throughout his cultivation journey. Upon reading this, he hesitated briefly before completely abandoning his intention to use the "Xue Ning Wu Xing Dan." At that moment, Han Li felt deeply regretful—wasn't it precisely the painstaking effort he had invested to obtain the "Xue Ning Wu Xing Dan"? Now, it seemed to have become a mere afterthought, utterly useless? But after a moment's reflection, Han Li felt something was amiss. If that were the case, why would the Emperor of Yue have specially cultivated this pill? Given his seasoned, shrewd demeanor, he would certainly not have taken it himself. With this thought in mind, Han Li browsed through various secret techniques before settling on another one that particularly intrigued him—the famed "Body-External Avatar" technique. This top-tier magical art, which he had long heard of, was indeed a cornerstone of the magical arts. While the specific methods and effects of various "avatar" techniques varied widely, they were all considered indispensable to magical practitioners—basically the most closely guarded secrets of each sect or school. Despite the seven major sects of Yue having made countless efforts to collect such techniques, they ultimately remained unsuccessful. Upon reading through the technique swiftly and thoroughly, Han Li was overjoyed, for he had finally found a way to utilize the "Blood-Condensed Five-Element Pill." If his guess is correct, then the Yue Emperor must have made the same strategic plan back then—therefore investing heavily in cultivating his Four Blood Servants to refine the "Blood-Condensed Five Elements Pill." The blue-robed figure who had his cultivation absorbed and ultimately perished under the heavenly thunder disciple is precisely the embodiment he has refined. Only in this way can one explain why he willingly accepted the absorption of cultivation without resistance. Han Li suppressed his inner distractions and quickly reviewed the remaining secret techniques. The "Bone-Marrow Pill" and other techniques involving blood sacrifice, which he himself had never practiced, naturally held little interest for him. However, the method for refining the "Blood-Spirit Drill" caught his attention, prompting him to study it more closely—thus, he noted it down. After withdrawing his mind and thoroughly digesting the information, Han Li turned his attention to the other two items. The blood-red pointed cone he had received was the solidified form of the Blood-Spirit Drill after it detached—should it serve as a suitable artifact? As for the dark, bowl-shaped vessel, it is a rare artifact known as the "Convergence of Souls Cauldron," specifically designed to hold the spiritual essences and immortal bodies of cultivators. Once a cultivator's soul or spirit enters this artifact, their spiritual vitality gradually fades, and they eventually become ordinary wandering spirits, solely at the service of evil cultivators who harness and refine them. Upon merely observing this artifact, Han Li was immediately chilled by its cold, damp aura, prompting him to swiftly store it within his storage bag. Han Li was well aware that he had never cultivated any such Yin-based techniques, and thus, he would be unable to utilize this artifact effectively. Considering the profound coldness of this vessel, he could only imagine how many cultivators' souls had already perished within it. With continued exposure, he himself would surely fall ill.