The talismans pressed closely against the small horse gradually transformed into successive layers of colorful luminous shields. With a subtle movement of his divine awareness, Han Li caused the Taiyin Fire Bird still drifting within the purple ice to condense into a bright crimson flame, fully enclosing the Sun's refined fire within it. Then, he raised both hands and cast several spells directly at the purple ice. The spells flashed briefly before vanishing into the ice, causing the entire massive block to instantly glow with a deep purple light and rapidly shrink in size. In mere moments, it had shrunk down to a snowball the size of a fist. Han Li extended his hand, and the snowball flew over and settled into his palm. He examined it with keen interest. "I didn't expect your fortune to be so remarkable—having actually captured the Sun's refined fire. If you can harmonize and truly refine this with the Taiyin True Fire, achieving a yin-yang fusion, the benefits would surely far exceed your expectations. Perhaps even surpass the several celestial and immortal flames of the Spirit Realm." At that moment, a sigh echoed in Han Li's ear, and the tone of the voice carried a subtle hint of envy. "Celestial and immortal flames?" Han Li's expression stirred slightly, yet he didn't press for further details. Instead, he rubbed his hands together, and a thunderous sound resonated. Delicate golden arcs shot forth, spiraling and tightly wrapping around the purple ice, completely enclosing it. In moments, a bright golden orb appeared before him. Han Li then shook his sleeve, and a small jade cauldron took flight, spiraling before settling gently upon his chest—none other than the Xitian Cauldron! With a gentle flick of his finger, he sent a clear chime echoing through the air. The cauldron's lid soared upward, and a cascade of silken strands shot out, instantly ensnaring the golden orb and drawing it into the cauldron. Only then did Han Li press his palms together, activating the Tongbao Seal, causing the lid to settle and close once more. He exhaled deeply, his eyes gleaming with a touch of excitement. With this flame, the returning Yang Water could now be brewed. Should he gain several decades of added lifespan, even if the Yuanmagnetic Divine Light remained difficult to master, he believed it would surely achieve great success. With these plans firmly in mind, Han Li stored the five demons and the humanoid automata, dismantled the massive spell array he had set up here, and thoroughly erased all traces of his presence before calmly departing from the volcano's crater. By now, all his objectives in the Great Jin realm had been accomplished, and with barely any hesitation, he prepared to return to Tiannan. All for use when the timing was more certain. As a matter of fact, after rescuing Zilin from Magu Mountain, he had not forgotten the matter of the "Moguan Dan" mentioned by Zili. Before departing, he truly managed to secure three "Moguan Dens" from the old magus Hu, adding another layer of hope to his advancement toward the stage of Chasming. Yet, when recalling the price he had paid for these dawns, even Han Li could not help but feel a pang of discomfort. The old magus had apparently learned of the news that Han Li had moved a considerable number of the Wanyuan Xuanyu stones from Xiaoji Palace, and now demanded nearly half of them at once—whether because he genuinely considered the Moguan Dens rare and valuable, or simply as a means of retaliating for the loss of his concubine, remained unclear. Though the Wanyuan Xuanyu stones were exceptionally precious, to Han Li at this moment, they were far less important than the Moguan Dens—medicinal pills that directly aided his breakthrough into the Chasming stage. Even if the hope brought by this pill was barely noticeable, he would not easily give up. He had only reluctantly exchanged it, under the presence of Xiang Zhi Li. As he vanished in a flash of light, recalling the satisfied expression on Hu Lao Mo's face after the exchange, he still felt somewhat dissatisfied. Yet, he quickly gathered his composure and began to ponder his future plans. Soon after, a streak of azure light broke through the red mist and disappeared at the far end of the fiery hell. Not long afterward, several powers within the Great Jin began to notice that Han Li had suddenly vanished without a trace. This caused a wave of agitation and concern among many keen observers. Only when it was finally confirmed that Han Li had indeed left the Great Jin did they all quietly exhale in relief. Though Han Li remained relatively unknown within the Great Jin's immortal circles, some astonishing tales about him quietly circulated among the senior officials of the major sects. A cultivator who had not yet reached the Huashen stage, yet could hold equal stature with a Huashen cultivator, and who could effortlessly defeat a Yuanjing Late-stage cultivator of the same rank without fear of losing his vital essence to the primordial qi of heaven and earth—this naturally instilled profound apprehension in many seasoned masters. Now, upon seeing Han Li truly showing no intention of establishing a great sect in the Great Jin realm, all of these elders have grown greatly relieved and no longer give the matter much thought. ……Since Han Li's disappearance, time has passed steadily, and in a flash, three or four decades have vanished. During this period, the cultivation world of the Great Jin has remained remarkably stable, though occasional conflicts still arose, with no major, earth-shaking events occurring. Meanwhile, far away, in a mountain peak and cave sanctuary thousands of miles distant in the southern heavens, a vibrant and joyful laughter suddenly erupted. "It was truly worth all the time and effort I've invested! Finally, I've refined this fire. Now, I can proceed to create the Reviving Water." The lively laughter gradually faded, and then abruptly ceased. Until one month later, a figure quietly slipped out from this mountain peak and transformed into a streak of emerald light, vanishing into the sky. Three months later, a young man appeared within the inner valley of the Valley of Fallen Demons, silently merging into the depths before disappearing without a trace. Yet a few days later, beneath an obscure, unnamed small mountain in the inner valley, an overwhelming aura of dark, ghostly energy suddenly surged. A pitch-black mist, as dark as ink, completely enveloped a hundred-mile radius, with strong gusts of wind and continuous wailing of ghostly cries, making anyone who approached feel as though they had stepped into the realm of the afterworld. This unusual phenomenon persisted for six months before the dark energy gradually dissipated. It wasn't until one month later that the young man mysteriously reappeared in the Valley of Fallen Demons, transforming into a streak of green light and quietly departing. Due to his exceptional teleportation and concealment techniques, neither the arrival nor departure of this individual was noticed by any cultivator. This person was none other than Han Li, who had just completed the refinement of the Chihun Banner and the Ji Zi spatial realm. Decades ago, after returning from Dajin to Luoyun Sect, he had devoted considerable effort and finally succeeded in fully integrating and taming the Sun Spirit Flame. Just a few months prior, he had also produced several vials of Yang-Reviving Water. Since Nangong Wan was still in seclusion, Han Li immediately consumed one vial himself and used his flying sword to transmit another one into his partner's inner sanctuary, then departed from the cave to begin the continuous refinement of the Chihun Banner in the Jumu Valley. The dozen Ghost Luo Banners each possessed abundant spiritual essences, and with the direct guidance of the Tianlan Sacred Beast's avatar present, the process, though lengthy, ultimately proved successful. The half-section of Black Wind Banner was finally transformed into the Chihun Banner. Now, upon returning to the sect, Han Li began to study the first two layers of the Yuanmagnetic Divine Light cultivation techniques. Even with the Chihun Banner—a spatial treasure in hand—his ability to successfully transport the entire mountain into the banner still required him to be capable of subtly manipulating the Before entering seclusion, Han Li suddenly remembered something, hesitated slightly, then went to the herb garden with a bottle of Huayang Water, returning empty-handed and immediately entering the seclusion chamber. The humanoid automaton remained in the dwelling, responsible for cultivating spiritual insects and promoting the growth of various medicinal herbs using its mysterious small bottles. ...Ten years later, Han Li, seated in meditation within the inner chamber, opened his eyes again, his face now showing a look of mild concern. The Yuanmagnetic Divine Light truly proved exceedingly difficult to master. It seemed impossible to achieve mastery without the assistance of Yuanmagnetic Mountain. At last, I have successfully cultivated the first layer of this divine light. It's time to finally journey to the Star Palace and retrieve the items I had placed there. "If I were you, I would first prepare a pure metallic, elemental spirit embryo—complete my five-element spiritual roots before proceeding. I have never heard of this technique before." However, this technique clearly incorporates the five elemental forces. If the practitioner lacks the corresponding spiritual roots, fully mastering it would place a significant burden on the body, and such a multi-elemental technique becomes increasingly difficult to refine as one progresses. The ethereal image of the child suddenly appeared in the low space before Han Li, speaking softly. "You've already mentioned this once, and I naturally understand. But golden-elemental beasts are inherently rare, requiring at least a fully formed, or higher-level, spirit jade to suffice. It's far from easy to find such specimens." Han Li lightly sighed, then flipped his palm, revealing a shimmering, vibrant five-colored glow that danced continuously in his palm, appearing exceptionally radiant. "Golden-elemental spirit jades. How about the golden dragon king you encountered in the Chaotic Star Sea? This creature is truly a ten-tiered beast, and its spirit jade is ample enough to serve as a genuine golden-elemental spiritual root." The child's eyes twinkled, suddenly asking. "That golden dragon king certainly qualifies. But this spirit, as the head of the sea-jiao dragon clan from the outer sea, wouldn't be so easily subdued. Better prepare a few metallic artifacts first, and then proceed. I remember you mentioned that artifacts and treasures could also serve as substitutes for the spirit root. Han Li furrowed his brow and spoke slowly. "Using objects to replace the spirit pearl as the root is certainly feasible, but this method takes longer and carries certain risks," the attendant replied, somewhat dismissively. "With the returning-life water, spending a bit more time isn't a problem. I'll address this matter once I reach the Luoxing Sea." Han Li nodded, stood up, and stretched his limbs before stepping out through the sealed chamber door. A flash of silver, and another "Han Li" appeared silently before him. Han Li had initially paid no attention, but after exchanging information between his consciousness and the second immortal embryo concealed within the humanoid automaton, his face suddenly changed, and he lost his voice altogether: "What? The Xuan Tian Immortal Vine has truly survived!"