Thus, Han Li's figure was now exposed before over a hundred mid-to-high ranked beasts. What secret technique produced this radiant glass light, capable of effortlessly shattering even the ethereal form? Moreover, how did this beast know he was nearby? Yet an even more surprising development occurred! As soon as Han Li's form emerged, a flash of emerald light from another location some dozens of zhang away revealed a second slender, familiar figure. Upon focusing his gaze, Han Li recognized it as the young woman, Feixian. This crystalline maiden had employed some hidden technique that even Han Li's clear-sighted spiritual vision had failed to detect. However, now that her form was revealed, she suddenly grew pale. Han Li was utterly astonished, and in a flash of thought, he pressed his palms together, and a rumbling thunder erupted behind him, instantly unfolding a pair of translucent, feather-like wings. Feixian, meanwhile, smoothed out her agitation, and as she opened her mouth, a silver-tinged scroll suddenly appeared in her hands. The roar from both sides surged simultaneously, dark magical energy surging upward from either end and pressing down upon the center like a tidal wave. With over a hundred mid-to-high tier beasts joining forces, the combined force was truly formidable—any one of the Consolidated Stage beings would have dared to meet this assault. The black mist rolled away, revealing over a hundred wild beasts standing in astonishment at one another. "Even so, they've managed to escape." A flash of light, and the form of the lustrous small creature appeared before the gathered beasts, gazing into the now empty void with a thoughtful expression. "It's all our fault—we've wasted such a wonderful opportunity." A beast resembling a wild boar spoke, its voice human-like. The other high-ranking beasts nearby also looked visibly ashamed and frustrated. "Indeed, it's not entirely your fault. Their method of evading detection is truly remarkable. Even I only noticed one of them; I had no awareness of how the other had slipped past unnoticed." "Shall we continue to remain here?" one of the high-ranking beasts asked, unable to hold back his curiosity. "Of course we must stay. Even if we fail to capture these two, we still need to secure at least one or two of the others. Otherwise, we won't be able to face our superiors back home." The lustrous small creature smiled faintly, with a touch of resignation. Upon hearing the young beast's words, the other magical creatures also found them reasonable and immediately dispersed, taking flight to hide themselves nearby. ... Han Li flew forward, enveloped in a sphere of silver light. Countless arcs of green electricity continuously fell from the sky, striking the silver glow and causing it to tremble repeatedly. Not far behind him, another sphere of silver light followed closely, advancing steadily despite the relentless thunderbolts. ... After several hours, a thin veil of mist shimmered, and two spheres of light burst forth from within. As the light gradually faded, two magnificent silver umbrellas materialized. Beneath the umbrellas stood a man and a woman—none other than Han Li and Xian Xian! "At last, we've made it out. This time, however, it seems we've come up short—our efforts have not only failed to secure the true essence of the Sacred Unicorn, but we've also depleted a significant portion of our spiritual power and magical artifacts. We've also incurred a great debt of gratitude to our friend." The crystal-people woman glanced at Han Li, her eyes expressing a gentle sigh. "Why should Lady Xian be so disheartened?" This time, so many upheavals have occurred, with numerous high-tier beasts appearing in large groups. To simply survive and emerge alive is already quite an achievement." Han Li smiled slightly, speaking with a relaxed tone. "That's true. With so many high-tier beasts stationed near the exit, it's likely only a few will manage to make it out. But regardless, we should hurry and leave this place." Xin Xin turned back to gaze at the site where the seal had been broken, exhaled deeply, and said so. Han Li naturally agreed, nodding, and together they surged forward, shooting deep into the mist. One hour after their departure, a sudden flash of white light erupted in the fog from a different direction, revealing a brilliant streak of light that instantly took the form of a human figure. It was an elderly man, plump and dressed in a dark blue robe, visibly anxious. The elder swiftly scanned the surroundings with his eyes, murmuring, "I've only been away for a short half-day. It can't be that lucky—right? If it truly happens, I'll certainly not let go easily with that Liu madman. I knew I had important matters to attend to, yet he insisted on forcing a sparring session to learn some new technique. Running into this old madman truly seems unfortunate." As he spoke, the plump elder carried a look of resigned helplessness, clearly accepting his fate. Yet, his inner cultivation was profound—indeed, he was a full-bodied stage being. Yet none of the elder from the Valley Saint Clan could have imagined that, after patiently waiting here for so many days, his carefully nurtured goal would actually slip away simply because of the arrival of that so-called "Liu Madman." It was truly a matter of luck for Han Li, or perhaps sheer misfortune for the elder himself. Then, with a single hand gesture, the elder grew increasingly translucent, until finally dissolving into the mist. …Han Li naturally had no idea that he had inadvertently avoided a major predicament. Instead of returning to Leiyun Town, he and Xian Xian simply passed through the nearby area swiftly and headed directly toward the outskirts of the Mist Sea. After half a day's journey, they finally emerged from the Mist Sea, breaking through the air with a brilliant glow. A month later, Han Li and the crystal-kin maiden spotted the majestic, indistinct silhouette of the cloud city soaring above. At that moment, they halted their flight, pausing temporarily in the air. "Miss Xian, to avoid drawing attention from those with intentions, it would be better if we enter the city separately," Han Li said calmly to Xian. "You are absolutely right, Brother Han. If we enter together, we would certainly stand out. How about this: you enter the city first, and then I will follow after one hour?" Xian thought for a moment, then smiled. "That sounds perfect," Han Li agreed readily. "By the way, Brother Han, could you hand me that Saint-Level magical core now?" "If I wish to repair your celestial magic armor, I shall first need to treat this magical core with a special technique and refine it through a secret art. With that, Brother Han will be able to wear the repaired armor much sooner." The crystal-people woman smiled gracefully. "Regardless of what else, since Brother Han has placed such confidence in me by entrusting this item to me, I will certainly not fail in fulfilling his trust. In fifteen days' time, when you come back to my shop, I will have everything ready and will repair your celestial magic armor for you." The slender woman smiled gently and spoke softly. "That would indeed be a great favor, Lady Qian." Hearing this, Brother Han also beamed with a smile. After exchanging a few more words, Han bowed slightly and then departed. As the light of his flight began to rise, a streak of jade-green light sped directly toward the towering city walls in the distant sky, and soon vanished into the mist. Meanwhile, the young woman remained in place, motionless, gazing in the direction where Han had gone, her eyes gleaming with something unspoken. "Is it possible you still wish to win him over?" A sudden, unfamiliar voice emerged from the crystal maiden. "Qi Ying! You've awakened!" Upon hearing the voice, the young woman was delighted, and her long sleeve trembled slightly. At that moment, a streak of rosy light shot forth, forming a shimmering, jade-colored shadow that spiraled before settling into the shape of a fist-sized qilin phantom. The beast shook its head, smiling wistfully at the crystal-kin woman and said, "I managed to awaken a few days ago, but due to the continuous efforts you've made to channel several of our vital energies during this mission, I've suffered significant losses. I've therefore had to rest quietly for a few days. This mission has turned out to be a complete failure. I didn't expect both the spirit essence at your true spiritual sanctuary to show abnormalities, and even the other beings sharing your existence to have arrived there as well. Had it not been for a bit of luck, we might have perished right there." The slender woman sighed helplessly. "Indeed. Fortunately, the young Han has proven far more capable than we anticipated—otherwise, you would have been unable to leave the magical Mount of the Demon. Still, do you intend to maintain good relations with him, in preparation for the next time you need to access your true spiritual sanctuary?" The qilin phantom nodded and added a further question. "The next time the True Spirit Nexus appears will be many years from now. For now, I simply cannot envision that far ahead. Yet even if we set that aside, this individual's prowess is so great—seemingly on par with even the early-stage members of the Sacred Clan. I should make every effort to cultivate a good relationship with him; it can only benefit me." The crystal-clad woman smiled, lifting one corner of her mouth. After a moment of silence, Qi Ying suddenly smiled brightly and said, "What! Did you really know the location of the second True Spirit Acupoint?" Upon hearing this, Xin Xin was first startled, then quickly asked with great excitement. "Hehe, as for the second True Spirit Acupoint, I certainly couldn't possibly know it."