After a few sways, Han Li returned to the original spot where the combat had taken place. He glanced at the fragments of spiritual artifacts scattered on the ground—two items that had required considerable thought and care during their crafting. Had it not been for encountering a spiritual cultivator of spiritual general rank, they would never have been so easily destroyed. Yet, since these artifacts were crafted primarily to save his life, he had no regrets. Han Li did not wish to stay any longer at this location, and immediately decided to depart in the direction opposite to that of the small beast and the small sword. However, just as he was about to lift his foot, a man’s voice suddenly resonated from ten to fifteen zhang above his head: “Excellent! Remarkable! You managed to escape unscathed right under Huaguang’s eyes—clearly, you’re no ordinary physical cultivator. There’s something special about you.” Upon hearing these words, Han Li’s face instantly turned pale, and his body froze in place. At the same time, several streaks of spiritual light flashed through the air, and suddenly three small figures, each a few inches tall, materialized in the sky. One of the smaller figures wore a long robe of dark green and blue, with sharp, piercing eyes, seemingly clapping and laughing heartily. Yet when he looked at Han Li, his gaze was ice-cold, devoid of any warmth or smile. A cluster of blood-colored mist hovered beneath his feet. The two others beside him were a robust man radiating bright red light, and a young woman with a cold, composed face, wrapped in a layer of pale, chilly vapor. Once again, three members of the spiritual race. Han Li took a deep breath, calming his growing astonishment. The two immortal spheres he had been gripping tightly had now slipped gently between his fingers. Facing three opponents, even with the power of the immortal spheres, it would be impossible to strike all three simultaneously. And yet, these three had not immediately launched an attack—clearly, he still had a chance. He need not rush to fight right away. Han Li settled into a calm demeanor, silently gazing at the three figures floating above. "Master Xutian, let's take this one." "This man is an advanced Body-Forging cultivator and should know the location of the Chaotic Valley. Moreover, with no magical energy flowing through him, he is precisely the ideal target." The tall, glowing-man, carefully studying Han Li's face, suddenly turned to the man stepping on the blood-cloud, and respectfully said, "Then it will be him." The man on the blood-cloud, with an ordinary appearance, simply nodded lightly. Upon hearing the man's agreement, the tall man was overjoyed, immediately sneering at Han Li, then rolled his body and suddenly transformed into a fire-jacal about a foot long, charging straight down toward him. Han Li was startled—had he miscalculated? Did the opponent truly intend to strike him hard? As his thoughts raced, he naturally refused to remain passive. With a firm resolve, he flashed with golden light, activating the Indestructible Sectual Technique throughout his body. At the same time, he moved his hands, preparing to launch the two Immortal-Extinction Jewels without hesitation. Just then, the man on the blood-cloud noticed Han Li's intent to act. With a slight movement of his lips, he raised a single finger, gently yet swiftly tapping韩立. A soft "pffft" sound echoed above his head, and suddenly, the air around him tightened. Then, an invisible, immense force descended upon him, pressing him down as if to crush him to the ground. Hàn Lì murmured in surprise—under such pressure, launching the Shénxiān Pearl might well cause him to be absorbed into its power. With no choice, he rapidly accelerated the Jīngāng Sect's cultivation technique, unleashing a surge of divine energy that allowed him to withstand the force. Yet the power was overwhelming. Though he did not collapse completely, a loud "thud" rang out, and he seemed to have become a solid post, sinking into the ground by half, with soil reaching his thigh. At the same time, he felt a complete numbness throughout his body, rendering him motionless. "Hm," the man on Xuèyún remarked, slightly taken aback, as if surprised by Hàn Lì's extraordinary strength. Han Li was equally astonished and furious. The opponent had merely pointed, yet the power displayed was so formidable—it was certainly beyond the capabilities of a fully enlightened (Hua Shen) level adversary. Could this be a Xuan Ling-level presence among the spiritual lineage? Incredible! Initially, the man atop the blood cloud merely smiled and remained silent. However, as Han Li continued his relentless attacks for nearly a meal's worth of time without showing any sign of pause, the man's smile gradually faded, and a hint of surprise flickered in his eyes. "Master Xutian! Won't Shiyan be harmed?" the young woman beside him expressed growing concern. "He should be fine," the man said, after a moment's thought, shaking his head. "Shiyan's true form is a fire-consuming pearl. Absorbing the consciousness of a body-physicist is nothing short of effortless. Moreover, the pearl's aura has not weakened at all." Hearing this, the young woman from the spiritual clan grew reassured. Suddenly, the thunderous sounds echoing from the distant forest ceased entirely! A look of delight spread across the young woman's face, while the man unconsciously narrowed his eyes. A moment later, Han Li stepped out from deep within the forest. Yet now, he appeared expressionless, his eyes slightly glazed. "Shiyan," he said, "how are you feeling?" The man stared at Han Li for a moment before his gaze flickered and he asked one question. "Indeed. This human body proves exceptionally useful, though the other's consciousness is slightly stronger than that of an ordinary mortal, which has required some effort." Han Li subtly turned his neck, and the voice that emerged was that of the former Elven giant. "Ah, that reassures me. This bodybuilder is no ordinary one—I was afraid I might make a mess, or that something unforeseen might happen to you." The man smiled. "What's extraordinary about him? Isn't it just that he has greater strength than most bodybuilders? Master Xu Tian, I've now located the Chaotic Valley—it's a bit distant from us. Shall we go there now?" Han Li seemed unconvinced. "No need to rush. Huaguang is off to pursue that mutated leopard beast. He should return shortly. Just wait a moment." The man spoke calmly. Upon hearing this, Han Li nodded and immediately stood up on the ground, falling silent. After half an hour had passed, a sound of rushing air came from afar, and a streak of white light shot forth, arriving at the scene of several figures within moments. As the light faded, the streak vanished, revealing the small white figure. The figure held one end of a glowing green chain in one hand, while the other end was firmly attached to a small, tightly bound creature, floating behind them. "Hmm, this human..." the white figure stared at "Han Li," clearly surprised. "Rest assured. The human's spirit awareness has already been absorbed by Shiyan. Right now, he is under Shiyan's control," the man explained. "Ah, that makes sense. I didn't bring my spirit beast ring, and carrying this leopard-mane creature has been quite inconvenient. Please take good care of it for me until I return," the white figure said, now understanding. Then, with a simple flick of the chain in his hand, the creature immediately began moving straight downward, drawn by the chain. "Han Li" said nothing, simply extended his hand and effortlessly caught the small creature. Then, with a flash of his hand-held spiritual jade ring, the creature vanished instantly. "All right, Shiyan, you know the location of the Chaotic Valley—lead the way ahead. We don't have much time; we can't afford to delay any longer. This is a prime opportunity for our clan to obtain divine blood. Normally, the Wuxing Spiritual Clan members would never willingly offer us divine blood. With this single drop of divine blood, we'll be able to bring in a significant number of additional clan members. Success is absolutely essential—we must not fail. Hua Guang, go meet up with the Wuxing Spiritual Clan representatives and inform them that we're heading directly to the Chaotic Valley. Shiyan, upon arrival at the Chaotic Valley, you'll first blend in among the human inhabitants and act according to the situation." Xu Tian delivered each instruction calmly and clearly. "Yes!" "Han Li" replied composedly, while everyone else nodded respectfully. "Excellent. Let's go." With a single command, the man from the blood-cloud led the group to immediately depart, vanishing into the depths of the dense forest. ... Seven days later, Han Li appeared atop a small mountain outside the Chaotic Valley, accompanied by no fewer than seven or eight remarkable human cultivators and physical cultivators. Each of them was either a Jiadian cultivator or a high-level physical cultivator. All of them gazed solemnly toward the distant entrance of the Chaotic Valley, remaining silent. "Brother Sun, I'm certain that Huangliang and the Blue Governor and their companions will personally appear today to fight the spiritual race," one middle-aged man in gray robes suddenly asked, turning to an older man with sparse hair who was holding a jackfruit fan. "This is absolutely correct. I received a flying sword message personally from someone close to the Blue Governor, which is why I've come here. Besides us, others are also waiting nearby. It seems that these elders are determined to engage in this battle." "To guard against the demonic beings seizing the opportunity when the flames are at their peak, we needed our assistance." The elder with the surname Sun spoke with great confidence. "Since the command has been issued personally by Master Huangliang and Master Blue, we naturally have no hesitation. Yet, why have both Brother Han and Brother Li also decided to join us midway?" The elder glanced at Han Li and the other white-faced scholar, smiling slightly and asking. "I originally came to this place specifically to break through my cultivation stage and enter the setting sun tomb. How could I possibly miss the battles involving cultivators at the Huashen level or above? I may gain some insights from observing them. Moreover, Master Blue and his companions have offered substantial rewards." Han Li replied calmly. The other scholar's response was quite similar. Upon hearing this, the elder nodded in satisfaction and no longer harbored any doubts. After all, most of the people here who have taken the risk to come are driven by reasons much like these. At that very moment, suddenly, a soaring cry rose from one direction along the side of the Chaotic Valley. Immediately, countless streams of eerie energy surged forth and merged together, forming dense gray-white spectral mists that enveloped the upper half of the sky. Below, the clouds roared with the cries of beasts, and a strong, blood-charged wind swept through the air! (First chapter!