Over these decades, Han Li has periodically consumed dragon-scale fruits stored in his storage bag. Nowadays, his strength is remarkable—when he first transplanted the dragon-scale fruits to Zui Mo Valley, the humanoid automaton initially sent medicinal herbs to his芥子 space, including these fruits. However, Han Li does not consume them daily; instead, he takes one every half-month. Although the fruits have a mild medicinal nature, if the effects are not fully absorbed and refined each time, the cumulative impact over time would eventually overwhelm even a practitioner of the Ming Wang Sect at the third level. As for the daily consumption requirement mentioned by the Golden Dragon King, it naturally stems from the exceptionally robust constitution of the dragon race compared to ordinary beasts. Yet, during his period of seclusion for the purpose of breaking through the stage of Huashen, Han Li refined these fruits less frequently, so after merely over a decade of consumption, he paused and devoted himself entirely to refining the Qing Yuan Sword Technique. Before reaching Wulong Sea this time, he specially packed a full storage bag with the dragon-scale fruit that had been ripened. Thus, over the years, while traveling across the adult realm, he consumed the fruit regularly and concurrently practiced the "Quench-Bone Technique," which had unexpectedly come to him, to refine and absorb the fruit's medicinal effects. To his surprise, he found that the Quench-Bone Technique worked exceptionally well in synergy with the dragon-scale fruit—what had initially seemed difficult to master now progressed rapidly, advancing by leaps and bounds. In just a few decades, he had attained several layers of proficiency. Now, upon internal inspection, he noticed that his bones had grown noticeably thicker and took on a pale golden hue, closely resembling the color of his skin when he was channeling the Mingwang Technique. As for strength, he could now effortlessly lift a stone weighing ten thousand catties with just one hand, without even drawing upon any internal qi, and remain completely unperturbed. What surprised Han Li even more was that he discovered the Long-Lin Fruit seemed to be equally effective in cultivating the Ming Wang Decision, resulting in the Ming Wang Decision unknowingly reaching its fourth stage of cultivation while he was refining the Qu Bu Decision. This left him marveling, yet he quietly speculated that the Qu Bu Decision might have some connection with the Buddhist Saint's True Scroll, possibly even being a separately developed technique based on the Ming Wang Decision. Otherwise, the two techniques would not exhibit such complementary synergy. Once the fourth stage of the Ming Wang Decision was achieved, he could begin cultivating several Buddhist secret techniques listed in the Ming Wang Decision. When combined with the Ming Wang Decision, these techniques produced an extraordinary power, significantly enhancing his abilities. While consuming the Long-Lin Fruit, Han Li naturally concealed the Xiu Tian Ding from the child's sight, ensuring that the secret would remain undetected. Otherwise, he would have to produce the Long-Lin Fruit every few days, and it would be surprising if the child didn't notice. "To be honest, it's rather unusual that the Yuanmagnetic Divine Light, when fully refined, turns gray instead of displaying its characteristic five-element hues. I originally expected it to still manifest as a vibrant five-color glow. Once a practitioner achieves mastery of this technique, they can command the five elemental magnetic forces and thus counteract five-element artifacts. As one's cultivation deepens, the power of this technique will naturally grow stronger, making further dedicated practice unnecessary. It's indeed a rare and exceptional ability—highly difficult even for cultivators one level above to effectively counter it." The child shifted the topic suddenly, bringing up the Yuanmagnetic Divine Light. "I hadn't expected the Yuanmagnetic Divine Light to take on such an unimpressive appearance. During my earlier training, the light indeed radiated in the five elemental colors. Only after reaching full mastery did this change occur." Han Li stroked his chin, equally puzzled. He had long harbored this question since back then, keeping it quiet. Now that the child had mentioned it, he could not help but reflect thoughtfully. "Hehe, your cultivation technique is entirely original to the cultivators of this realm. Even if it undergoes some changes, that wouldn't be surprising at all." The child smiled and said this. "That makes sense. As long as the power of this divine light remains unchanged, even if its color slightly varies, what's the difference?" After a brief twitch of his lips, Han Li smiled calmly in return. "Hehe, that's exactly the way I'd like it. It seems clear now that Brother Han truly intends to ascend to the Immortal Realm soon. In that case, I shall no longer accompany you back to the Five-Dragon Sea. Then, let us part ways here." As soon as the child finished speaking, a streak of green light shot swiftly from Han Li's sleeve, spiraled once, and hovered in midair—none other than the Xutian Small Cauldron. Upon a clear chime, the cauldron's lid opened slightly, and a gray vapor emerged, transforming into a child several feet tall. "You can now step free from the Xutian Cauldron? I thought the full technique wasn't quite complete yet." Han Li's expression was slightly startled, clearly surprised. "Over these years, I haven't been idle in the Cauldron. This final confinement can no longer bind me." The young attendant smiled gently, with a tone that carried the weight of age. "Ah, so it is. Would you like to remain here? Why not return to the Tianlan Grassland, or settle elsewhere? This Tiansha Continent, though named a continent, is merely a particularly large island—indeed, it falls far short when compared to other foundational realms of cultivation." Han Li's expression quickly returned to its usual composure, and he asked calmly. "My presence here is merely a contingency plan from my true form in the Spirit Realm. I am not in a hurry to achieve cultivation mastery. As for resources, their quantity holds little significance at this moment. I have chosen to remain on this Tiansha Continent because, recently, I discovered a being of similar essence. Though their lineage is not quite pure, I intend to meet with them." The attendant spoke with a composed, serene tone. "Similar essence? Then congratulations to Tianlan, Master!" Han Li was momentarily surprised, but soon brightened and replied with a smile. "Ha ha! Even I didn't expect to encounter a kindred spirit in the Human Realm. Then, I shall bid you farewell here and no longer accompany you on your journey." After bowing, the child's form shimmered and transformed into a stream of pale, ethereal aura, rolling steadily toward the distant horizon. A moment later, the aura vanished at the very edge of the sky. How remarkably composed and unhesitant this creature had been! Han Li's eyes flickered several times as he gazed in the direction where the aura had disappeared, remaining motionless for a long while. "With such a being existing in this realm, peace will surely not last long. Yet, how does this concern me?" It wasn't until much later that Han Li murmured these words to himself, then activated his flight light and transformed into a streak of jade-green light, vanishing into the distance. Two years later, over the misty expanse of the Five Dragon Sea, a streak of jade-green light burst from the horizon, flashing and dissolving into the sea mist, leaving no trace. When Han Li's long, resonant cry echoed above the island, figures emerged from the island's shores, suddenly appearing in numbers—over a dozen cultivators Han Li was momentarily stunned, his eyes flashing with cold brilliance. But upon seeing a familiar, graceful figure among the figures, his expression softened instantly, and a genuine warmth and joy spread across his face. "My lord, you've finally returned." The figure materialized before Han Li, smiled brightly, and her delicate beauty radiated so vividly that even the flowers seemed momentarily outshone. "Yes, I have returned. But Wen'er! How did you end up coming to the island to teach? I had planned to return to Luan Xing Sea at some point soon." This person was none other than his companion, Nan Gong Wan. "I'm not entirely at ease with the spatial nodes, so I naturally came to check on them. Moreover, I've been on the island for over forty years!" Nan Gong Wan smiled gently, with a touch of mild reproach. "Forty years ago? Didn't that coincide with the very time I just left the island?" Han Li couldn't help but chuckle. "Indeed. As soon as my lord departed, I arrived right after. I even met Feng Dao-you." Nan Gong Wan smiled, covering her mouth. "Did you see that ice phoenix?" Han Li asked casually. "Of course I did. In fact, I immediately bonded with Feng Daojun—our friendship has grown strong over the years." Nangong Wan's face flashed a hint of cunning as she smiled brightly. Han Li found himself somewhat at a loss upon hearing this. "Alright, then, let's talk about this over on the island," Nangong Wan said, glancing around the room with a composed air. Han Li naturally agreed, nodded, and stood beside the beautiful woman, joining the gathering of cultivators as they took flight to the pavilion on the island. As soon as they settled into the chairs in the hall, Nangong Wan raised her hand, dismissed the other cultivators, and left only Tian Qin'er standing by, hands folded. "Qin'er! How is your Long-Resonance body?" Han Li glanced at his disciple, his expression momentarily surprised. "Thank you, Master, for your guidance back then," Qin'er replied. "The Long-Resonance body I once had has now been fully restored by Master Feng's cold and vital essence. I'm currently preparing to attempt the formation of my true spiritual embryo." "Upon hearing Li Han's question, Tian Qin'er replied with a grateful smile. "That's excellent. Your ability to secure such an opportunity is truly a blessing—finally, my efforts haven't been in vain." Li Han couldn't help but smile as well. "Qin'er, go inform Feng Dao-yi that your master has returned and there are matters to be discussed!" Nan Gong Wan gently issued her instruction at that moment. "Understood!" Tian Qin'er immediately responded and stepped back out of the hall. Li Han's expression of surprise flickered briefly. Though he said nothing at first, as soon as Tian Qin'er had departed, he turned to Nan Gong Wan with a look of inquiry. "I've heard that my husband has been traveling far and wide in search of methods to withstand the various dangers within spatial nodes. Have you learned of any discoveries?" Nan Gong Wan's eyes sparkled with gentle warmth as she suddenly asked. "While I can't say I've come empty-handed, the things I've found have indeed been somewhat disappointing." Li Han shook his head, his expression slightly serious. "It seems that the husband must team up with Feng Daojun to enter the node, as only then will their chances of success significantly improve. Moreover, there's no need for the husband to worry excessively about the treasures—he already possesses two transcendental spiritual treasures and has fully mastered the Yuanmagnetic Divine Light cultivation technique, making him far beyond the reach of ordinary cultivators. Additionally, I happen to have a defensive treasure here that the husband should take and refine." Nan Gong Wan furrowed her brows and spoke seriously at once. "A precious treasure? What kind of treasure is it?" Han Li found this rather surprising. Just as Nan Gong Wan was about to elaborate, her expression suddenly changed, and she closed her red lips silently. A moment later, footsteps were heard outside the hall. A lady in silver robes entered silently. It was the Ice Phoenix! "Feng Daojun, please sit. The husband is just discussing with me how we can collaborate to enter the node," Nan Gong Wan immediately rose to greet her and smiled lightly. (Second update!)