"Hmph! Humans are all cunning and deceitful. From now on, perhaps they should stop playing such petty tricks!" Originally, the venomous dragon was handling a large, shimmering pearl with grace, but with a sudden firm grip of his fingers, the pearl instantly turned into a pile of fine powder. A flash of fierce determination crossed the dragon's stern face. Han Li felt a slight chill, though he merely smiled bitterly on the surface, saying nothing. "Well, Lì Daojun has known both of the young gentlemen for some time now. However, I must rely on the combined strength of all three of you. Should any one of you be absent, I would be utterly at a loss." Seeing the tension in the air, Feng Xi quickly stepped in to ease the situation, then invited Han Li to sit at the opposite side of the table, slightly farther from the two seated across from him. "Feng brother, we've known each other for several years now. What exactly is going on? Why have you been keeping such secrets all this time? You've never given us a clear explanation. And now, you even need a human cultivator to assist—what good could a mere Jin-Dan stage cultivator possibly do?" "The venomous dragon-jelly took a large cup of wine from before him, lifted it to his mouth, and drank it down in one go, speaking with a carefree air. 'Indeed! This time, you've insisted that we both come. I'm also curious—does it mean there's any danger involved in Feng brother's matter?' The green-faced turtle demon, whose back bore thick, hard shells, furrowed his brows slightly, showing a touch of surprise. Though this creature was exceptionally tall, he seemed rather overcautious. 'No need to worry, Daojun,' Feng Xi smiled and waved his hand. 'Next time, when we invite you both, it won't be to face any enemies or venture into perilous lands. Rather, we simply wish to have you assist me in crafting a special artifact.' 'Crafting an artifact?' The turtle demon and the venomous dragon-jelly exchanged glances, both momentarily stunned. Hearing this, Han Li beside them was equally astonished, his face reflecting a look of surprise. 'That's correct,' Feng Xi said slowly, his expression now glowing with enthusiasm." "Did I misunderstand? Wind Brother wishes to craft external artifacts? Has Wind Brother forgotten that, for us immortal cultivators, our very bodies are the finest treasures? What material could possibly be more suitable than our own immortal bodies when it comes to enhancing and strengthening us?" The toxic dragon expressed his skepticism, shaking his head and offering advice. "Brother Wu is absolutely right. No external artifact can match the power of our innate talents as immortal cultivators. Why waste time on external materials when we could simply deepen our own body's abilities through cultivation? For instance, Brother Wu's jiao-lin body naturally masters all water-based cultivation techniques with little to no training, achieving proficiency that surpasses other races by a hundredfold. Wind Brother's spirit-fowl body possesses exceptional wind-based potential—when refined through deep practice of wind and fire wings, it enables instantaneous travel across vast distances, allowing effortless voyages across the seas. As for my own pygmy turtle form, though perhaps not as versatile as either of the two esteemed brothers, if I cultivate my sturdy shell to the point of spiritual awareness and divine enlightenment, it too becomes an indestructible, unyielding body. Then what need do we have for human-made artifacts?" The turtle demon nodded in agreement, speaking the same words of encouragement. Hearing the two younger immortals' remarks, Feng Xi did not grow angry but instead laughed heartily. "The wisdom you've shared is well known to me after years of cultivation. However, the divine artifact I wish to create has its own unique mechanism—it is not the usual wind-and-fire wings, but rather a pair of wind-and-thunder wings. With this second set of spiritually attuned wings supporting it, I am confident that no matter how vast the world may be, I shall be able to reach any corner of it!" This ninth-level Wind-Cracking Beast, brimming with excitement, uttered words that completely astonished the two demons across from him. "Wind-and-Thunder Wings!" the turtle demon blinked, now somewhat puzzled. "Indeed. Several years ago, while I was journeying and cultivating deep in the ocean, I discovered the remains of an ancient giant bird at an isolated island's ancient immortal site. Though only the silver skeleton remained, the pair of broken wing bones still contained a remarkable surge of electrical energy. It was the remains of a Thunder Pheasant, nearing the final stage of its transformation. You all know that the flight speed of the celestial and divine phoenix, a spiritual bird of the realm, ranks among the top ten among high-tier spiritual avian beasts. Its winged lightning flight is nearly as swift as lightning, electricity, and flame. We, the Li Feng clan, consider ourselves far behind. Thus, I had an idea—bringing these bone wings back to our abode and combining them with other materials from various spiritual birds, aiming to craft them just like human法宝, attaching them to my body. As he spoke, the light in Feng Xi's eyes grew bright, as if he could no longer contain his excitement. "After remaking these wings, they won't be entirely of lightning nature; some wind essence will need to be incorporated so that I can better control them," he added. "Will this actually work?" The venomous dragon on his side looked half-doubtful, as though still uncertain. The turtle spirit seated beside him also displayed clear skepticism. "Rest assured—this will work for these wings." I've devoted myself to this pursuit for many years, even going so far as to change my appearance and seek out numerous alchemy texts from human cultivators. I've also invited several human cultivators to teach me the relevant knowledge. Then, by integrating our Leifeng clan's methods of cultivating wind and fire wings, I've finally arrived at today's plan for crafting treasures. I can't claim a 100% certainty, but I do have at least a hope of seven or eight out of ten. Of course, I won't let my two younger brothers' efforts go to waste—regardless of whether the treasures are ultimately successful, I will certainly... "With this confidence, Wind Xi of the Leifeng beast species spoke, then suddenly fell silent, his lips moving slightly as he transmitted a private message. It seemed he didn't wish for Han Li to hear their conversation. Han Li remained seated calmly by the side, paying it no attention, his expression unchanged. Yet, the hands resting beneath the table had, at some point, become entwined, revealing that his inner thoughts were far from the serene calm he projected. Han Li realized that the conditions discussed by these three immortals might not be entirely favorable to him. Yet, when he reflected upon himself before these three immortal cultivators, he realized he had no voice—only silently pondering his course of action. "Very well. Since Wind Brother has shared all he knows, we shall lend our support to Wind Brother." After a moment's thoughtful pause, the toxic dragon consulted slightly with the turtle immortal and finally agreed. Upon hearing this, Wind Xi naturally felt greatly relieved. "With the earth and water-based cultivation techniques of our two younger brothers, we can employ a spell array during the brewing process to temporarily blend and generate lightning-energy. Combined with my own wind-based cultivation method, the wind and lightning forces will be fully realized. However, to balance the subtle differences between these two energies, we shall still need Lí Brother's wood-based cultivation technique to harmonize them. With this, the creation of the wind-lightning wings becomes highly promising!" Wind Xi smiled with confidence. Yet, as his gaze shifted, he noticed Han Li sitting there silently. Suddenly, he recalled something. Suddenly, a strange expression flashed across his eyes, and he smiled warmly at Han Li, saying, "Liyu, I nearly forgot to mention this. The Blue Flame Wine you've been drinking indeed helps cultivators overcome their bottlenecks and enhances their cultivation. However, this wine was specifically prepared for us, the immortal beings and feline cultivators. After humans have consumed it for several years, a trace of chaotic, malevolent energy begins to accumulate within their bodies. Though currently it seems harmless, this energy will eventually spread, eventually blurring their true essence until their vital energy becomes completely mixed, leading to a sudden explosion of spiritual energy and their ultimate demise." With these words, the Nine-Level Cracked Wind Beast immediately closed his mouth and stared coldly at Han Li, remaining silent. Han Li, however, only slightly furrowed his brow and sighed gently—showing no signs of alarm or anger. "Wind brother, please tell me directly—what must I do to eliminate this malevolent energy? Is it necessary for me to successfully complete the creation of my divine artifact before I can have any chance of survival?" Han Li asked calmly, his expression utterly composed. This unexpectedly caught Feng Xi's attention, and the Poisoned Dragon and the Tortoise Immortal also showed signs of interest. "Ha ha! Master Li is indeed a clever one. Since you've already grasped the situation, I have no need to elaborate further. As long as my Wind and Thunder Wings法宝 is successfully crafted, I will personally remove your lingering troubles. Should it fail, then you will naturally become my first offering—my first sacrifice when I unleash my fury. And even if a human Yuan-Center cultivator is willing to lend a hand to you, you won't be able to eradicate the Chaotic Evil Qi embedded within my Blue-Flame Wine." Feng Xi slightly opened his mouth, delivering words as cold and clear as ice, with no change in expression. "I know exactly what to do!" Han Li nodded slightly, finally breaking into a faint, wry smile. Yet, there was still one thing he hadn't voiced. Perhaps, at the very moment the法宝 is finally completed, it would also be the moment when his own life hangs in the balance. Just as Han Li was deeply helpless, the three immortal cultivators began chatting casually at the jade table. "Have you heard that the Wu brother's family of the dragon-jade race also participated in the attack on human cultivators from the ten-thousand-zhang sea? Is this true? I remember the dragon-jade race usually doesn't get involved in such matters." Seemingly confident about the prospects of their法宝, Liefeng the wind-beast asked the toxic dragon casually. "Hmph! Indeed. Several senior immortal cultivators from our clan did step in this time. Otherwise, how could the mediocre troops from the ten-thousand-zhang sea have broken through the enemy's cities so smoothly? Even the success of breaking this city would have been impossible without eliminating two Yuan-Stage cultivators." The toxic dragon didn't hesitate, stating these facts openly in front of Han Li. Even though Han Li had always maintained composure, a slight change in his expression could not be denied.