The hunched-man and the golden-bearded man were naturally taken aback by Han Li's actions. With their lips slightly moving, they exchanged a few whispered words, then immediately walked to a corner, silent. Their thoughts were actually quite simple: since they didn't have the confidence to capture Han Li, and since he showed no immediate intention of rushing into the luminous gate, they naturally chose to remain steady and adaptable, delegating this troublesome matter to their elders. This way, they wouldn't risk creating any major complications—or even getting caught in the crossfire. As a result, the entire space fell into quiet stillness. The three of them either closed their eyes to meditate or gazed silently at the luminous gate. The hunched-man and the golden-bearded man were unaware that, at this very moment, Han Li was quietly chuckling to himself. The words he had spoken about the transmission seals and other magical mechanisms were, in truth, mere empty promises. Originally, according to his plan, if these people were indeed there to retrieve the treasures, he would rely on the power of the Taiyi Huaqing Seal to slip away unnoticed, like a fish in a quiet pond. If the other party possessed a highly accomplished cultivator with remarkable abilities, then all that would be needed was discreet observation. Yet no one could have foreseen that, upon merely approaching this location and being swept up by that strange aura, not only was he unexpectedly transported into this spatial realm, but even his hidden incantation technique—designed to conceal his presence—was unexpectedly disrupted. Now, he had to face these cultivators directly. Fortunately, he had previously thought through several strategies that would make the others hesitant, and, unable to avoid it, he had to reveal one of them early on, successfully impressing and intimidating the two men with furrowed brows. Of course, this did not mean that he believed himself incapable of defeating either of them. Though the two men—one at the mid-Stage of Transcendent, the other at the late Stage—were indeed formidable, with his current extraordinary abilities and array of techniques, and by fully deploying his most powerful attacks, he was confident of at least an eight-out-of-ten chance of eliminating both of them on the spot. Killing someone outright was naturally a simple matter, but the consequences of acting hastily might well have forged deep enmities with the two cultivators at the Liangxi level who had entered through the light gate. Though he held little favor for those who had擅自 entered the spiritual realm without invitation, he certainly did not wish to become actual adversaries of two such powerful figures. Moreover, even if he managed to easily dispatch the two men with furrowed brows, should he become trapped within this mysterious space and unable to escape in time, he would surely be intercepted by the two Liangxi cultivators—thus, ending up in trouble himself. In that case, it would be wiser to first seek a secure means of escape, and only after ensuring a safe retreat to decide on his next course of action. With this strategy firmly settled in his mind, although his eyes remained closed, his powerful consciousness had already spread out in countless threads, radiating in every direction. The extent of his unrestrained probing of the surroundings naturally could not go unnoticed by the two stout men. Yet instead of speaking up to obstruct him, they silently chuckled to themselves, inwardly amused. As a result, when Han Li's divine awareness first touched the seven-colored clouds on a particular spatial barrier, it vanished without a trace—like a mud ox plunging into the sea—while even generating a powerful suction that shook Han Li's main consciousness, making it tremble several times and nearly dislodging it from his body. Han Li was startled. He quickly activated a series of rotations in the Daxian Sect's technique, only to finally dissipate the suction force. Yet this incident caused him to open his eyes fully, gazing at the light clouds on the nearby barriers, his expression shifting between gloom and concern. The subtle expressions of satisfaction and amusement on the faces of the two men beside him were naturally noticed by him. It seemed that these two had long been aware of the peculiar nature of the spatial barriers, deliberately aiming to make Han Li suffer a significant setback. Though Han Li was somewhat annoyed internally, he immediately composed himself, maintaining a calm exterior while secretly formulating alternative strategies. Unfortunately, the spatial spiritual artifact he had crafted—resembling a "Chihun Banner"—had been destroyed by a spatial storm when it reached a spatial node, and otherwise would have been highly effective in overcoming such spatial barriers. Besides the Red Soul Banner, the method of destruction proves highly effective in tearing through space. Yet the situation remains rather mysterious—whether the method truly succeeds in a single strike is still uncertain. Han Li swiftly pondered in his mind. After a brief moment, he had formed a clear plan. Since the divine awareness could not penetrate the barrier, he decided to try the Qing-Ming Spiritual Gaze to see if it could reveal any viable path. He immediately infused spiritual energy into his eyes, where a bright blue glow intensified deep within his pupils. As the day and night passed, Han Li, stationed at one corner of the space, closed his eyes once more, now appearing completely absorbed in meditation. It seemed the earlier exploration had not uncovered a more reliable means of departure. Meanwhile, the seven luminous orbs floating in the air remained unchanged, showing no signs of movement. The man with the hanging brow and the golden-bodied man fixed their attention firmly on the sky, their expressions growing increasingly gloomy. Of course, they occasionally cast cautious glances toward Han Li. "Having waited for this long, I wonder if the two senior masters have encountered any difficulties inside?" Han Li didn't open his eyes, yet suddenly spoke these words. "Please rest assured, Han brother. If Master and the others truly encounter any trouble, we would naturally receive the message. Isn't it that you've been waiting for two days now—perhaps you've grown a bit impatient?" The man with a furrowed brow, startled by Han Li's sudden words, responded with unwavering confidence. "Good—that the two senior masters are unharmed. This brief interval is quite sufficient for me..." Han Li smiled, intending to say more, when suddenly the seven milky-white luminous orbs floating in the air emitted a resonant hum, then released a powerful spiritual pressure, brightening dramatically throughout. Both the man with a furrowed brow and Han Li were taken aback. Han Li opened his eyes and narrowed them, gazing intently. The unusual occurrences had only just begun! As the hum intensified, the seven orbs began to rapidly expand, spinning and growing in size. In a moment, the figure had grown from the size of a head to that of a massive wheel, swelling and contracting, and beginning to flash erratically. Layer upon layer of rippling spatial waves suddenly emerged, sweeping past the central light gate. For an instant, the gate seemed compressed by an invisible immense force, twisting and blurring violently. "Unbelievable!" cried Jin, the plump man, his face pale with alarm, leaping to his feet instantly. The man with the furrowed brow looked equally stunned. As for Han Li, his expression darkened profoundly. For now, not only had the floating light orbs changed, but the ground and the surrounding barriers began to tremble subtly, and the seven-toned radiance even showed signs of dispersing and dissolving. This was unmistakably a sign that the entire space was on the verge of collapse. Concerned for his own safety, Han Li rose without hesitation, reaching up with one hand to his head, where suddenly a series of hazy, luminous glows emerged from behind his scalp. Then, with a single hand motion, he flipped it over, and a flash of golden light revealed three bright golden spheres. These were precisely the three Thunder-vein Spheres recently condensed. At that moment, although the man with a furrowed brow and the golden-bodied man also expelled several valuable items, having witnessed the spatial marvels, they were far from confident about truly breaking through the spatial barrier and escaping—both looked visibly alarmed. Naturally, Han Li did not concern himself with their fates. He took a deep breath, preparing to cast a spell to expel the signs of dissolution from his forehead and brow, then combine the power of the Yuanmagnetic Divine Light and the Thunder-vein Spheres to breach the space and proceed. Yet at that very instant, a tremendous roar suddenly erupted from within the aerial gateway. Han Li was startled, his hand movements momentarily halted. Then, the seven-colored radiance of the gateway flashed, and two beams—one vivid green and one golden—flew out from its center. Two streaks of light, like startled rainbows, spiraled through the air before fading to reveal a jade young dragon and a golden figure barely a foot tall. The jade dragon had one of its twin horns broken and several scales missing, while the golden figure had its hair loose and its golden robe torn away in patches. Both appeared utterly disheveled. "Hurry! This place isn't where Master Qianbao passed away—it's actually where a 'Jade Bone Human Demon' is imprisoned. We've disturbed the ancient cultivator's seal, and now the demon has broken free. The space itself will collapse shortly. Oh! Who are you?" The golden figure, initially shouting in agitation, paused upon noticing the gray glow pulsing steadily around Han Li's head, and was clearly taken aback. "Grandfather, he's the young man from the Han family—he…" Seeing the two emerge, the plump Jin man was overjoyed, his lips moving slightly as he quickly transmitted several messages to the Emerald Dragon and the small golden figure, briefly explaining Han Li's background. "The master of this sacred land!" Upon hearing the words clearly, the Emerald Dragon's eyes flashed with sharp intensity, a streak of murderous intent emerging. "Brother Ming, what do you intend to do? We're still barely managing to escape—how can we possibly take on more responsibilities now? If we're forced to perish as a result, it would be a great loss. Moreover, don't forget—he's a cultivator who has achieved transcendence. I have no interest in dealing with those madmen." After listening attentively, the golden figure, though briefly surprised, immediately relayed the message to the dragon. "Very well. For now, we will work together to escape this place. As long as we don't personally intervene, even if Zhao Wugu and the others come personally to confront us, I shall have no fear. Once the space collapses, let this young man and that jade-bodied demon perish here together." Alas, we are only embodied forms here. Otherwise, why would we fear this demon? Let us go." As soon as the Jade Serpent Dragon hesitated, he immediately restrained his killing intent and spoke with remarkable wisdom. "That's exactly right! Act now—this space is about to collapse!" The golden spirit relaxed slightly, determined not to see his degree-of-destiny spirit fragment perish here. At once, he pressed his palms together in a series of gestures and murmured incantations, and instantly, the wooden sword behind him trembled, then rose into the air, transforming into a massive luminous blade several zhang long. Meanwhile, the Jade Serpent Dragon emitted a resonant roar, rolled his body downward, and, amid the fierce wind and thunder, transformed into a colossal green serpent several dozen zhang long, its head crowned with a twisted green horn, upon which purple lightning flickered and danced ceaselessly—its presence awe-inspiring. Though he did not fully grasp what the others had just discussed, the sight of the great sword and the serpent displaying such extraordinary powers left Han Li himself deeply impressed. At this moment, the luminous halos of the spatial barriers have completely dispersed, and the barrier surface is now resonating with a hum, severely distorted.