Han Li's Qingyuan Sword Technique had already been refined to its utmost perfection. Although his other abilities were powerful, the power of the Yuanmagnetic Divine Light Technique grew stronger as his cultivation level advanced. The Spirit-Consuming Heavenly Fire Technique, on the other hand, enhanced its potency through the natural evolution of his own being—neither of these provided any substantial assistance in advancing his cultivation level. Without a suitable cultivation technique to guide his practice, a cultivator who merely consumed spiritual pills would eventually burst due to an excess of inner qi. Now, Han Li wished to further elevate his cultivation level, and he had two viable paths. One option was to follow the common practice of ordinary cultivators—seeking out a new, higher-level technique to continue his cultivation. However, switching to an unfamiliar technique midway would inevitably require extensive study and comprehension, and a misstep might lead to conflicts with his existing technique, resulting in efforts that were only half successful. The other method, however, was a path that Han Li only discovered after reading numerous cultivation experiences of body-cultivators—rarely followed by others. That is the path of dual cultivation—seeking advanced physical cultivation techniques from the Mage Sects or the Spirit Beast Clans to refine one's body. Once such techniques are practiced to a high level, they not only strengthen the physical form but also simultaneously enhance one's spiritual power. However, such techniques are rare outside the realm and extremely difficult to master. While human cultivators do choose this path, only a few succeed. The fundamental reason lies in the inherent physical potential of humans, which simply cannot match that of the ancient spirits and primal beasts of the Spirit Beast Clans. Unless one possesses exceptional talent, it is rare for a human cultivator to advance beyond a certain level of physical strength. Yet, once the dual cultivation path truly reaches an exceptionally high level, the cultivator achieves extraordinary strength and has a significantly greater chance of breaking through growth bottlenecks compared to peers practicing ordinary cultivation techniques. This makes Han Li find it difficult to decide which path to pursue. To his surprise, he was precisely holding a set of dual cultivation techniques—exactly the ones that complemented the "Tao Tian Mo Gong" and the "Fanzheng Zhen pian" series, forming a coherent sequence with the Ming Wang's decision. Han Li had already verified that these three sets of techniques indeed worked synergistically. Each could be practiced independently, granting its own unique abilities, or could be combined into a unified system for progressive cultivation. When practiced separately, the latter two techniques lacked the foundational strength of the earlier ones, thus only achieving a fraction of their true power. When learned from the beginning, they seamlessly transformed into a powerful dual cultivation system. Though originally a highly advanced magical technique from the True Magic Realm, it had undergone numerous revisions and adaptations through the hands of human Buddhist sects, the magical path, and various high-ranking beings from the spirit and monster realms—resulting in a completely distinct system. Instead of true magical energy, the cultivation now infused with the fundamental energies of heaven and earth. Han Li, although he has studied the three sets of techniques independently and believes they should work well when practiced together, has never encountered anyone who has actually practiced the complete set of techniques he holds. Since the Mingwang Decision of the Buddhist sect and the Tuo Tian Mochi of the demonic path were originally developed as standalone practices, and the techniques recorded in the Fanzheng Zhen pian, as the inherited cultivation method of the human realm's yao king, are missing the initial two components, it is likely that they differ significantly from the Mingwang Decision and Tuo Tian Mochi. Therefore, the problems that would arise during the cultivation of this composite technique remain entirely unknown—only heaven knows. Undoubtedly, however, this Fanzheng Zhen pian technique far surpasses ordinary dual cultivation methods combining spiritual and physical energy. As one who has already mastered the Mingwang Decision, Han Li can already stand up against Yuanjing cultivators solely due to his strength. Once he successfully cultivates the final two components, the resulting power will be truly formidable. While cultivating spiritual energy alone and dual spiritual-physical cultivation each have their own advantages and disadvantages. One path progresses swiftly at the outset, is relatively easy to cultivate, and proves dependable; the other, however, is exceptionally difficult and carries considerable risk, though upon attainment, it yields immensely powerful effects and offers a far higher likelihood of advancement in later stages. Thus, Han Li has remained indecisive to this point, still without a firm resolution. He has consistently kept a close eye on high-level cultivation techniques along the conventional path, yet has not encountered any particularly suitable ones in the marketplace—though he has not lacked opportunities to acquire such techniques from late-stage Lingxu cultivators. In fact, since gaining the divine abilities of Yuanmagnetic Light and Shenglin Heavenly Fire, ordinary techniques no longer meet his expectations. It is only now, upon hearing of a high-level cultivation method left behind by a Grand Consolidation-stage cultivator nearing completion, that he has become genuinely enthusiastic. Should this technique truly prove well-suited, then he may well abandon his somewhat cumbersome dual-path cultivation of body and spirit. While Han Li was pondering and feeling restless, the elder named Chi on the auction platform had already swiftly sold off all the pills held by the ten women in imperial attire, securing each one at prices significantly above the opening bid. Each time a pill was snapped up, a female cultivator holding a silk box gently carried it directly to the Sky Pavilion, then collected the spiritual stones before returning to the platform. Most of these pills were similar to the "Revitalizing Heart Pill," effective only for cultivators at the initial stage of the Shen Transformation. Only two types of pills were available for mid-stage cultivators, and there was yet one pill beneficial to late-stage cultivators. This was no surprise! Even though the spiritual realm boasts dense spiritual energy and abundant medicinal herbs, most raw materials required for pills at the Shen Transformation level and beyond still need to be sourced from the wild, untamed worlds. Cultivating these materials artificially either takes an extremely long time or proves difficult to succeed. As a result, pills at the Shen Transformation level and above are rare. Moreover, the success rate of producing higher-grade pills is even lower. Any pills that do succeed in being crafted are invariably reserved by the cultivators themselves for personal use—how could anyone possibly offer them for auction on the platform? This was also true in Tianyuan City, where the variety of medicinal materials was exceptionally abundant—otherwise, it would have been difficult to find even early stage Dan pills, let alone mid-stage ones. Once the first batch of pills was auctioned off, with a simple wave of the elder's hand, the women who had previously been empty-handed instantly flipped their palms and retrieved a silk box from their storage bracelets. Opening the boxes revealed a series of jade vials, each with a distinct shape—still in the form of pills. However, these were not pills designed to enhance cultivation, but rather sacred medicines for detoxification and healing. Immediately, a new round of bidding began. Though this batch sold out just as well, it did not attract the same level of enthusiasm as the first—its final price was significantly lower. For cultivators, pills that promote spiritual advancement are always more beneficial in greater quantity; healing and supportive medicines, on the other hand, only require a modest reserve. Thus, the bidding did not become as intense. However, once the batch of pills had been dispensed, when the ten female cultivators again retrieved individual wooden boxes sealed with two sets of incantation seals from their storage bracelets, the slightly subdued atmosphere in the hall immediately surged back to life. As the seals were removed one by one, a variety of finished treasures shimmered before everyone—ranging from common items like flying swords and blades to rarer, top-tier ancient artifacts in the form of seals, tablets, and mirrors. Then, the robed elder reached into one of the silk-covered boxes with a gesture of his hand, instantly capturing a bronze-colored token in his grasp. He tossed the token into the air and pressed two hand seals, forming a spell that struck it. The token spun smoothly before suddenly releasing three translucent figures that shot out like streaks of light—transforming into three massive serpents, each about five or six zhang long, in shades of green, red, and white, coiling elegantly and menacingly in the surrounding space. "The Poison Serpent Seal is crafted from the essences of three ancient serpent beasts, enabling the spirits to manifest and engage enemies directly. When the three serpents work in unison, they are no less than three helpers at the Yuan Ying stage. It is a rare and exceptional artifact, with a base price of two million灵stones. Each increment must be at least one hundred thousand!" As the white-robed elder paused his incantation, he clearly explained the origin and significance of the seal. "Two million!" Though three Yuan Ying-level assistants may not seem significant to a Hua Shen cultivator, their strategic value becomes decisive when needed, prompting immediate interest from several bidders. "Two hundred and twenty thousand!" A brief pause followed, as another bidder also recognized its value and began to compete. "Two hundred and thirty thousand!"... One after another, the treasures were snapped up in bidding rounds. After two waves of competition, the final two—both top-tier spiritual artifacts—were pushed to an astonishingly high price. Though it was merely a low-tier spiritual treasure, even cultivators at the Liangxi stage couldn't help but bid fiercely for it. Each additional spiritual treasure could enhance their chances of surviving the great celestial calamity. Indeed, in past auctions, the final standout items were often precisely of this tier. However, some Liangxi cultivators had remained indifferent throughout, never placing a single bid—clearly aiming for the final three treasures. While all could be called spiritual treasures, the difference between ordinary ones and the transcendent, celestial-grade treasures listed on the Chaos Immortal Rankings was nothing short of profound. Any cultivator who felt confident in their standing naturally wouldn't hesitate to secure such items. Throughout this entire process, Han Li had remained completely uninvolved, simply sitting quietly in the stone pavilion. It wasn't until the auction of various rare materials and secret cultivation techniques that he became alert and began to pay close attention. One after another, these rare materials and scrolls of cultivation techniques were swiftly sold off. When the white-robed elder announced the price of the "True Toad Spirit Blood" jar, a genuine smile broke out on Han Li's face. His original purpose for attending the auction had naturally been to secure this very item. However, upon the white-robed elder setting the floor price at one and a half million spiritual stones, Han Li could not help but draw his lips slightly. This was the highest floor price among all the previously sold rare materials. As Han Li hesitated, still uncertain about how many spiritual stones he should offer to secure the jar, a sudden announcement from a flying pavilion in the hall caused his heart to sink. "Three million spiritual stones!" a lazy voice echoed from a quiet corner of the hall. The other bidders, who had been preparing to make offers, instantly fell silent, all turning to gaze in surprise. Unfortunately, the flying pavilions were protected by their own seals, so nothing could be seen inside. The true toad's spiritual blood is an essential ingredient for preparing the true toad elixir, yet at a price of three million, it naturally exceeds the bidding limits of most participants. For a moment, the hall fell silent. Han Li frowned, his brows knit, gazing at the vial of spiritual blood held by the white-robed elder on the auction stage, his expression shifting between concern and uncertainty.