More than two months later, suddenly, a roar erupted from beneath the sea surface, and instantly, a towering wave surged upward, reaching dozens of zhang in height. A massive, single-horned, black-fish-like creature emerged from the depths, its mouth filled with sharp fangs, fiercely plunging into the shimmering azure light, intent on swallowing it whole. The azure glow intensified, then spiraled sharply, accelerating nearly several times faster than before, vanishing abruptly from its original position and reappearing several dozen zhang away. The monster's jaws snapped empty, yet it immediately turned with a powerful tail flick, recharging its attack. At that moment, a clear, resonant chime surged within the azure light, and dozens of slender green threads shot out, swiftly circling the creature. Instantly, the substantial sea beast shattered into countless fragments, falling downward, mingled with a strange, emerald-colored blood. A thick wave of blood and vitality spread swiftly across the surrounding sea surface. The silvery stream surged back instantly, and the jade-hued aura resumed its original, steady pace, advancing unhurriedly. Amidst the shimmering light, a young man in his twenties stood motionless before a massive, jade-colored sword several dozen feet in diameter, his expression calm and composed. It was Han Li, who had now reached the coastal region where the legendary sea creature was said to dwell, having searched there for over ten days. Though he had only recently entered the area, Han Li felt as though he were searching for a needle in a vast ocean—each step seemed to bring him no closer to finding the elusive beast. In these days, aside from slaying several ordinary sea creatures that behaved as stubbornly as the earlier strange fish, he had gathered no tangible clues. Fortunately, this region was dotted with numerous small islands—some only a few miles across, others stretching dozens of miles. Thus, Han Li need not worry about depleting his spiritual energy. As long as he paused occasionally to meditate and recover at any convenient location for two days, his strength would return to full measure. Of course, during this time, Han Li did not intend to limit himself merely to searching for the sea creature. If one could peer into his body, it would be found that within the field of his form, several inches high, golden and azure Yuan婴s were clasping a small, translucent shield barely an inch in size, constantly exhaling infant flames to refine and strengthen it. A significant portion of the magical energy circulating within Han Li's body had been devoted to this very purpose. This shield had been crafted during his journey to this location, using over a hundred translucent scales harvested from the remains of a strange, monstrous moth, combined with other materials. Though the process of crafting the shield was not particularly complex, due to the unique nature of the materials used, it had not only proven exceptionally resilient but also inherited the moth's innate ability to twist and bend half of its magical swordlight—something that greatly delighted Han Li. After some hesitation, he ultimately decided to transform this sacred site into one of his own life-bound treasures, imbued with his blood. In addition, Han Li also utilized the giant wings of the moth to forge three hundred and sixty flying blades, each measuring an inch in size. Each blade was remarkably sharp and capable of easily piercing ordinary battle armor and shields. Yet unfortunately, the immortal essence pill that Han Li had most hoped for had shattered beyond repair. Otherwise, he would have been eager to investigate the secret behind the strange phenomenon where the giant moth's roar caused the blood of the cultivators to boil. Ordinary sonic attacks simply could not induce such a transformation in the true spirit blood within the creature. Thinking of this, Han Li felt a slight unease. Who knew if his Jingze Twelve Techniques had some weaknesses he was unaware of? What if, encountering a similar divine ability, the same situation occurred? While pondering this, Han Li glanced aimlessly around, his consciousness periodically extending out to scan every detail on the surface and beneath the sea. According to Qing Xiao and the other two sisters, this colossal sea creature had been appearing in this region for nearly a century. As long as he spent sufficient time, he should still have a chance to encounter it. The key challenge, however, was that this beast possessed an exceptionally powerful water-based elusiveness technique, making it extremely difficult to truly eliminate. Yet having come this far, he must have already devised a strategy and method, confident at least in having a fair chance. After a sweeping glance across the endless sea, a slight furrow formed between Han Li’s brows. There were several lower-tier sea creatures, like the strange fish he had seen earlier, dwelling near the seabed—so the colossal whale-like sea beast, likely, would not remain in this vicinity. As he thought this, a spark of inspiration struck him, and his Qing Hong speed increased slightly, propelling him swiftly toward the distant horizon. Thus, day after day passed. Every few months, Han Li would find a small island, rest there, and meditate for several days, then, once his strength was restored, depart once more to continue his search. As a result, various sea creatures that had grown established in the region inevitably suffered. Those that encountered him and chose to attack were easily defeated by Han Li. As for those with greater intelligence who had proactively avoided him, Han Li would only investigate further to confirm they were not his intended targets, and then leave them be, allowing them to proceed unharmed. Thus, although Han Li had never yet identified the specific beast, he had encountered several traces of its presence. On one occasion, deep within a vast underwater cavern, he even discovered a massive hide of the sea beast—exceptionally tough and an invaluable material for crafting artifacts. Instead of using it to forge a battle armor, which would never surpass his own physical resilience, Han Li employed the hide to create various spiritual seals. He crafted a set of "Jiugong Tianqian Seals," several "Jiayuan Seals," and "Taiyi Huaqing Seals." Among the several seal types recorded on the golden gate jade scroll, only the "Tiange Seal" remained uncrafted. Since attaining the Liangxu stage and gaining mastery over the fundamental energies of heaven and earth, Han Li has seemingly been touched by an unseen fortune, and now possesses a growing sense of inspiration regarding the crafting of the "Tiange Seal." Yet, as to when the actual creation of this seal will be realized, he still has no clear timeline. Time flew by swiftly, and Han Li found himself drifting through this sea region for several years without realizing it. He wasn't in a hurry—having only recently reached the Lingxu stage, he still had much to gradually comprehend and master. Though he hadn't intensified his cultivation of spiritual power over these years, his understanding of techniques and divine abilities had greatly deepened. On this day, as always, Han Li floated slowly over a certain stretch of sea, silently meditating within. Suddenly, from a distant point ahead, an unusual and unfamiliar cry rang out. The calm expression on Han Li's face brightened instantly; his eyes widened as he gazed intently toward the source. A moment later, a look of both surprise and delight spread across his face. "At last, I've found it! But what creature has been fighting it?" He murmured to himself, then his light and aura surged brightly, and suddenly he transformed into a streak of silvery hair, racing forward toward the distant sound. After a few flashes, Qinghong appeared hundreds of zhang away, emitting a sound of rushing through the air; then, with another flash, she vanished completely from the current sea surface. Meanwhile, the colossal creature resembling a giant whale drifted gently through the waves, silent as a ghost, its two pale, strange eyes fixed intently on the blood-red giant shrimp, glowing with a human-like expression of hunger. One motion, one stillness—yet the impression left was that the shrimp's presence was far weaker, steadily being subdued by the other. Suddenly, the giant whale-like beast blinked sharply, turning its gaze toward one side of the sky with a look of surprise. A moment later, far off in that sky, a flash of ethereal light appeared, and a thread of barely visible, silvery hair surged forth at an astonishing speed, streaking through the air with no attempt to conceal its luminous trail. The surge of light reached the nearby area in a few quick flashes, and both the giant whale and the blood shrimp instantly raised their heads, alert. As the silvery glow faded, Han Li materialized like a phantom between the two colossal beasts, calmly observing them from above. "Indeed," he said, "it is this creature." Hm, there's even a Blood-Fire Shrimp! Well, quite good. It seems I haven't come empty-handed after all. Han Li only glanced at it, and already his voice carried a hint of excitement. Suddenly, both sleeves trembled simultaneously. At once, a clear, resonant tone rang out from one sleeve, and dozens of small jade swords shot forth like arrows from a giant sea creature, only to vanish into the void in a flash. From the other sleeve, a dark figure shot out, swayed in the wind, and instantly transformed into a massive, dark mountain, pressing straight down upon the Blood-Fire Shrimp. Then, Han Li suddenly pressed his palms together, his body radiating golden light, revealing a golden, six-armed form. With a mere flick of each of his six arms, a series of sharp crackling sounds echoed, and six golden beams of light burst forth—three aimed at the Blood-Fire Shrimp, three at the giant sea creature. Han Li had launched an attack on both sea beasts at once, and his actions were nothing short of thunderous, leaving not a single ounce of reserve. Under Han Li's full exertion of the Fàn Shèng Zhēn Mó Power, the golden light surged with such speed that it was truly astonishing! In a single flash, he arrived ahead of the two sea beasts, reaching their bodies before they could react. The two massive creatures were startled—one opened its mouth and expelled a sphere of blue light, while the other saw blood-like light ripple across its surface, instantly forming crimson flames several zhang long, shielding itself thoroughly. A series of dull thuds echoed as the three golden beams struck the blue light, which then collapsed and dispersed as if withered and crushed. After a swift flicker, the golden beams struck solidly upon the giant whale's body. Immediately, a sharp, piercing cry erupted from the creature's mouth. Its body surface flickered with blue light, and within moments, three blood holes the size of large bowls appeared, spewing out vast amounts of blood like a fountain—so intense that the flow could not be stopped.