In the inner chamber of the parent-and-child peaks of Yunmeng Mountain, the surroundings are hazy and white. At the center of the chamber, a figure sits in meditation, radiating vibrant jade-like light. Surrounding him are five human-shaped skeletons, as pure and white as jade, each seated in the same meditative posture. These skeletons are veiled in a faint gray-white magical aura, their mouths slightly open, each emitting a steady flicker of five different hues—black, white, blue, yellow, and green—constantly dancing around the central figure. The figure in jade light holds both hands gently together in front of his chest, and a brilliant, glaring purple flame hovers subtly between his palms. This is Han Li, who has been in seclusion for countless years. Suddenly, a flash of silver light appears on the walls, and a translucent figure of jade color emerges mysteriously from the incantation, then settles silently beside him. After half a day, Han Li suddenly opens his mouth, and the glowing purple flame transforms into a slender thread of purple fire, instantly being drawn into his mouth. In contrast, the five skeletons nearby had their mouths open, and the light flames within them flickered and vanished instantly. Their gray-white magical aura rapidly dissipated, and their once-white bones gradually turned into a pale hue matching the light flames. At this moment, Han Li slowly opened his eyes, yet his face remained clouded with confusion. It wasn't until after a while that a clear expression appeared in his gaze. He slightly tilted his head, his eyes settling on the figure beside him—of a jade-green hue. His brows furrowed slightly. That jade-green figure was the humanoid automaton that Han Li had always kept outside his dwelling, allowing it to move freely. Over the years, Han Li had entrusted it with managing all affairs within the estate, only occasionally synchronizing his second immortal embryo with it. Now, its sudden appearance here clearly indicated something momentous had occurred—something that required Han Li himself to take decisive action. Han Li found it somewhat puzzling: given the second embryo's capabilities no less than those of a great cultivator, what could possibly have arisen that it could not resolve on its own? He instantly stirred his spiritual awareness, now directly penetrating the humanoid automaton and beginning the process of merging with the consciousness of the second immaterial embryo. After a full minute, a strange expression appeared on Han Li's face. The previously motionless humanoid automaton raised its hand, withdrew an object from its waist satchel, and calmly offered it. Han Li accepted it without hesitation—turns out it was a fragment of a jade tablet, roughly the size of half a palm. After channeling a few drops of spiritual energy into it, dense crimson characters began to emerge on the tablet's surface. Han Li studied it for a moment before his expression turned thoughtful. "Master Tianlan, have you also awakened? Our period of seclusion has been quite lengthy, hasn't it?" He spoke in a low tone, his words slightly stiff due to the prolonged silence. "Only a hundred and twenty to one hundred and thirty years—just two generations. That's not very long, is it? Should we be preparing to emerge now?" Your Cold Flame Conjunction Spirit is at a crucial stage of cultivation—just another ten or so years, and it will successfully refine the five extreme cold flames into true mastery. Isn't it a pity to leave now? A flash of inspiration, and a small cauldron sprang from within Han Li's sleeve, spiraling before hovering before him. A child's figure appeared on the cauldron's surface. The spirit now seemed several years older than before, shaking his head and murmuring thoughtfully. "It's not particularly regrettable. As long as I return and continue the refinement, that's all. However, this Wàn Lǐ Seal carries news from Luàn Xīng Sea. Back when I made a pact with the Twin Saints of Luàn Xīng Sea, the young lady Ling Yuling now faces difficulties, and I cannot simply ignore her." Han Li gently shook his head. "The Twin Saints of Luàn Xīng Sea? That couple in the later stages of their careers? I once used a secret technique to observe their vital signs through the cauldron. Though their magical abilities are strong, their vital energy and blood flow are somewhat weak—indicating a limited lifespan. Even if they remain uneventful, they "Then, with this couple in place, what could possibly require your assistance?" the young attendant said, his eyes flashing with insight. "From the message sent by Ling Yuling, the matter of the two sages has not been mentioned at all. It seems these two are indeed no longer among the living. Yet this is also an opportunity—I have long been eager to learn the Yuan-Magnetic Divine Light cultivation technique. When the two sages once imparted several methods useful for advancing to the stage of Divine Spirit, I studied them carefully. Of the various methods, only the Yuan-Magnetic Divine Light, when fully perfected, proves truly effective for achieving the Divine Spirit stage. This visit is therefore the perfect chance to obtain the cultivation method firsthand." Han Li said slowly. "The Yuan-Magnetic Divine Light technique—I have never heard of it in the Spirit Realm. It is likely a unique creation of cultivators in this world. Yet, would it not be somewhat distracting for you to devote so much focus to mastering this technique? Might it possibly hinder your progress on the grand path of cultivation?" the young attendant offered a gentle reminder. "I am confident in my plans." Before cultivating the Primordial Magnetic Divine Light, I will first refine my spiritual power to a late-stage mastery, and first break through the Transformation Immortal stage using the method of Extreme Cold Flame. If that succeeds, it would be ideal. Should that fail, then I shall have no choice but to cultivate the Primordial Magnetic Divine Light. Otherwise, there is no other way for me to advance to the Transformation Immortal stage." Han Li said seriously. At this moment, he recalled the Jingyun Pills he had once refined within that mysterious medicinal garden space. If he could secure a sufficient supply of these pills, he could compress his cultivation timeline by several fold. Unfortunately, the rare herb required for refining the Jingyun Pills had been completely depleted, and it was impossible to transplant it from the space to stimulate new growth. The other pills he was currently taking now offered only limited supportive benefits for his current cultivation level, falling short of his expectations. After channeling powerful spiritual energy into both eyes, one can not only penetrate clouds and mist, but with full exertion, perceive objects clearly at distances of a thousand zhang as if they were right before one's eyes—without needing to employ spiritual awareness. Thus, when situated within a seal that blocks spiritual perception, this ability proves exceptionally practical. The six-winged frost centipede, after a century of cultivation, has finally evolved its second pair of wings, advancing its divine ability from around level five to a fully mature level seven, enabling it to simultaneously harness the powers of wind and snow. When all twelve centipedes activate their abilities together, they can instantly transform a territory spanning over ten li into a vast expanse of ice and snow. However, the batch of golden-devouring insects specially cultivated by Han Li has yet to show any signs of advancement. Although he holds the spell—the final refinement technique borrowed from the Tianlan Holy Maiden, which utilizes the five elemental energies—he has clearly not yet reached the stage where he can apply it. It appears these spiritual insects will require several more years of cultivation before they can progress. As for the earth-jia dragon from the great Jin dynasty, skilled in seeking celestial treasures and rare materials, now contentedly and steadily refining himself within his abode, having consumed numerous immortal pills, he has yet to reach the threshold of breakthrough at the eighth level of transformation. In terms of cultivation techniques, while practicing the Qingyuan Sword Technique, Han Li also concurrently cultivates the Daxian Technique. Whether due to a change in his innate spiritual root or genuine talent in the refinement of his spiritual awareness, he has successfully advanced the Daxian Technique all the way to its final stage, seemingly even more smoothly than in the earlier layers. As a result, his spiritual awareness has grown substantially stronger—by a considerable margin compared to before. Should he complete the final layer, his spiritual perception would rival that of a fully developed Immortal Stage cultivator. Beyond his spiritual awareness, Han Li’s physical form has also become remarkably robust. To support the cultivation of the Ji Feng Nine Transformations, he has fully mastered the third layer of the Mingwang Technique. Though it didn't take much time, the difficulty of cultivation and the intensity of the suffering proved overwhelming, nearly causing Han Li to abandon his practice midway. It was no surprise, then, that even in the Spiritual Realm, few cultivators reached the third level or beyond. Yet after the third stage of this cultivation technique was fully achieved, the strength of his body, refined through a complete transformation and marrow renewal, far exceeded Han Li's expectations. Now, he no longer needed to summon his protective spiritual aura—he could withstand ordinary attacks from magical implements simply by relying on his physical form. The cultivation of the "Nine Transformations of the Wind" was remarkably simple; within just over a year, he had fully grasped it and could now deploy it at will. During his period of seclusion, Han Li also crafted several treasures. Among these, the Wooden Sphere capable of manifesting the "Body of Unyielding Vitality" was the first to be completed. The most crucial auxiliary materials required for this sphere were the "Soul-Nourishing Tree" and the "Spirit-Verifying Tree"—materials that were extremely rare in the Human Realm. Yet for Han Li, these were entirely accessible. Thus, he effortlessly created the Wood-Generating Pearl and fully integrated it into his body. Of course, during his period of seclusion, he also took the time to refine the pair of venomous hooks from the two-tailed human-faced scorpion and the fire dragon pillars obtained from Kunwu Mountain into two sets of powerful artifacts. In his mind, he silently reviewed the gains from this period of meditation. Suddenly, his sleeve trembled, and the long black jade bottle he had been holding was thrown out. As he chanted softly, the five skeletons nearby shivered, and a sudden surge of gray-white magical aura emerged, transforming into five ghost heads the size of wheels, each spewing out magical flames and appearing terrifying. "Move swiftly!" Han Li raised his hand and cast a series of gestures. The ghost heads spun around, gradually shrinking in size until they became only as large as a fist. Then, a radiant glow emanated from the black jade bottle, drawing them in. Han Li closed the bottle and stepped forward, his form suddenly standing upright. He swept his long robe across the white light of the stone chamber, and instantly, a burst of luminous energy surged forth, causing the chamber's seals to rapidly dissipate and vanish, revealing the stone gate at the entrance. Han Lin walked past it expressionlessly, while the humanoid automaton shimmered in the silver glow and simply disappeared mid-air.