".It's rather rare to see cultivators from your region among our Da Jin. Nevertheless, whatever the reason, since your friend has slain a senior elder of Yin Luo Sect and taken the Gui Luo Banner from them, this matter won't be easily settled." Huatianqi said with a look of surprise as he stood near the stone pavilion. He had just heard the general account from the wealthy elder and was genuinely astonished. The others were equally agitated, all gazing at Han Li with a sense of curiosity. Tiannan was indeed quite distant to them. In the eyes of the Da Jin cultivation world, it was almost insignificant. It was remarkable that such a person could come from there and even have a dispute with Yin Luo Sect—this naturally piqued their interest. "I merely acted to protect myself. Had it not been for the senior elder of Yin Luo Sect actively seeking me out, how could I have encountered this situation?" Han Li replied calmly. "Alright! Regardless of the circumstances, the three of you have already stayed here for some time. Surely, by now you should know exactly where this mountain is located." "That Yuan-Encarnation cultivator seemed utterly uninterested in the matter between Han Li and Qian the Elder Demon, instead pressing the question with evident urgency. "I do know a bit about it. This very place is the Kunwu Immortal Mountain you've heard of in the Great Jin realm!" Han Li replied calmly, his eyes flashing. "Kunwu Mountain!" The several Yuan-Encarnation cultivators were first startled, then quickly beamed with excitement. Qian the Elder Demon was equally surprised upon hearing this. As for the four elders of Du Sheng Sect, they had known this matter all along and merely exchanged glances. "So it seems someone has already taken the lead ahead of us. We don't yet know how many cultivators are involved, nor which faction they belong to. Yet, given that they've managed to open such a vast seal, their strength must be truly formidable. Qian brother, no matter how many disagreements you and Han Li may have—right now is not the time for conflict. Why don't we unite and drive those people out of this mountain, and then each of us can pursue our own fortune to share the treasures of Kunwu Mountain?" As for your grievances with Han Dao, let's settle them another time after we leave this mountain," Hu Tianqi said, stroking his chin and glancing at the several white figures. "Working together?" Qian Lao Mo listened carefully and fell silent. The four scattered immortals, Zheng Wei and the five Han elders, meanwhile, exchanged glances and murmured conversations among themselves. Seeing this, the wealthy elder and Bai Yao Yi breathed a sigh of relief. Though they were confident that joining forces would not be outmatched by Qian Lao Mo, such an unexpected and direct confrontation was naturally preferable to be avoided. No one noticed that Han Li's brow subtly furrowed. He sighed softly inwardly. With no chance to act now, his plans for unraveling the Seal of Soul and the Decree of Unbinding seemed destined to be postponed. Thinking of this, Han Li looked up at the light screen where Hu Tianqi and the others had emerged, and asked, "Hu Dao, after the phantom array exploded, has the seal's exit point been destroyed? Is there still a possibility of entering or exiting through it?" "How exactly?" Han didn't visit personally—he had to go and see for himself. For a long time, he'd been hesitant to speak, but at the very least, in the near term, this passage would remain impassable. Hua Tianqi sighed, not withholding his words. Han pressed his lips slightly, hesitated a moment, then promptly flew straight toward the light screen. In an instant, he vanished into the silver glow. Concerned about his own safety, the wealthy elder and Bai Yaoyi also turned to watch. Within just a short while, Han emerged again from the silver light, his expression gloomy, and shook his head upon meeting the elder and Bai Yaoyi's gaze. "It's indeed impossible to pass through. However, it seems the situation will soon stabilize—perhaps not long from now. In the meantime, let's first explore this mountain." Han said calmly. The subsequent events were straightforward. Even though the Dry Elder was exceptionally proud, once he learned that this place was the renowned Kunwu Mountain, he finally decided to postpone any immediate action. He didn't want to leave empty-handed, having the chance to enter such a heavenly paradise, so he readily agreed to put aside his grievances with Han for now. The five who had temporarily allied themselves also promptly agreed without hesitation. "With us united, even if those people are cultivators from among the Ten Great Sects, we can stand a strong challenge. Let's move quickly—don't let them actually snatch the treasures first!" As soon as everyone agreed to join forces, Huata Qiqi roared loudly, leading the other elders of Dousheng Sect to take off first, swiftly ascending the stone steps toward the mountain peak. Qian, the Old Demon, snorted, and five white silhouettes flashed with gray light, their flight trails connecting seamlessly, closely pursuing. Han and the others remained silent, simply rising into the air and following in sequence. On the other side, the members of the Ye family had already stood upon the white jade plaza. This plaza was nearly a hundred mu in size, its entire surface paved with fine, translucent, pure white jade, and towering white jade pillars stood around it, each reaching ten zhang in height. On each jade pillar, rare spiritual beasts and celestial birds were intricately carved, lifelike and commanding a sense of solemnity upon mere sight. Yet at this moment, the Ye family members paid no attention to these pillars, instead gathering at the far end of the plaza. There, before each stone staircase extending from the plaza, stood towering jade tablets inscribed with names such as "Jinshi Pavilion," "Xiangyun Hall," and "Qiling Institute." The Ye family members exchanged puzzled glances, their brows furrowed with growing curiosity. "The Jinshi Pavilion is self-explanatory—it must be where materials are stored. As for Xiangyun Hall, the name sounds somewhat ethereal and abstract; it likely isn't a place for meditation or a particularly significant location. The Qiling Institute, however, clearly appears to be..." One of the Ye family cultivators, observing and analyzing the potential functions of these sites, spoke slowly. Others nodded in agreement, finding his reasoning convincing. "Therefore, the only three locations that could possibly house the Heavenly Spiritual Treasures are these three." "One is the Kunwu Hall, directly in the center and directly accessible; another is the Lingbao Pavilion, adjacent to it; and the third is the Zhumò Tower, located on the periphery." The Ye family cultivator finally selected these three paths. The Confucian scholar and the large-headed humanoid said nothing, yet remained silent, clearly pondering whether the elder's statements were accurate. "The Kunwu Hall is self-evident—it must be the heart of this mountain. As for the Lingbao Pavilion, its name suggests it is a repository for ancient cultivators' treasures, housing celestial treasures, which is entirely natural. As for the Zhumò Tower, it logically serves as a site where ancient cultivators once subdued demons and monsters. Given the enigmatic condition of this mountain being sealed, it is quite plausible that the celestial treasures are stored here. After all, in ancient times, cultivators often relied on the power of their treasures to subdue powerful demons and monsters." The Ye family cultivator added further explanation. "Yes, your points are well taken. I also believe the celestial treasures should be housed in one of these three locations." "But with our current capabilities, we can't manage all of them—we can only explore two or three." The scholar finally spoke. "Two paths? Which two do you intend to choose?" the strange man asked, hesitating. "The Lingbao Pavilion and the Town-Monster Tower!" the scholar replied without hesitation. "These two! Yet I personally believe the Kunwu Hall holds greater potential than the Town-Monster Tower!" the strange man shook his large head. "Heh! As for the Lingbao Pavilion, even without the heavenly treasures, acquiring other valuable items would make our journey worthwhile. The Kunwu Hall, on the other hand, stands out too clearly—precisely because of that, I didn't choose it. I suspect that since this mountain has been sealed here, and two heavenly treasures have been deliberately preserved, they wouldn't simply be displayed as ornaments in the Kunwu Hall. Rather, it's far more likely that these treasures are used to seal off demons or monsters." The scholar said calmly. "Though this reasoning makes sense, I still believe that the Kunwu Hall, as the core structure of this mountain, must be explored." The stranger nodded first, then shook his head. "Master Qi's words—I fully understand them. Yet we have only so many personnel. Even distributing them into two groups is already somewhat strained; if we were to split them into three, our strength would become too thin," the scholar said with a wry smile. As for which of the other two routes will proceed more smoothly—perhaps they'll still have time to make a second trip to Kunwu Hall," the stranger suggested. "That... well, then, let's follow Seventh Uncle's advice! However, since this disciple is traveling alone, we must be cautious about the lion-fowl and that silver-winged night hawk. Have him carry the Mitian Bracelet." The scholar paused and found the suggestion reasonable, so he agreed. He added two more remarks. "The Mitian Bracelet! With this treasure, even if he encounters any danger, he'll be able to protect himself." The stranger nodded, showing no objection. Immediately, the Ye family group divided their tasks and split into two groups. Ancient Magic remained silent, standing quietly behind the stranger. The disciple dispatched to investigate Kunwu Hall was the middle-aged man with a square face, who volunteered for the task. After all, among the Ye family's disciples, aside from the stranger and the scholar, this man appeared to be the one with the highest cultivation level. Thus, the scholar hesitated only slightly before agreeing and promptly drew out a bracelet crafted from white bones from his storage bag, handing it to him. "Every time the Miraculous Cuff is activated, it must draw upon its own vital essence. Brother Er, if you don't have to, please refrain from using it." The scholar said seriously. "Rest assured, I've got it under control," replied the plain-faced cultivator, speaking in a steady tone, and then took the artifact. "It's said that the Tower of Sealing Demons is specifically designed to imprison some of the most vicious demons, spirits, and malevolent beings. I've heard of its fame for some time now. I wonder what kind of creatures reside within—then I shall go there myself." The odd man said casually. "Hah! Uncle Qi has indeed thought of the same thing as I have. I've always been quite interested in that Tower of Sealing Demons. However, since Uncle Qi has expressed such a desire, I'll let him take the lead. I'll go with the three of them to the Hall of Divine Treasures to search for some treasures." The scholar paused slightly, then nodded with ease and readily agreed.