"With the combined strength of these three of us, as long as we don't encounter true realm-level beasts, we should be able to hold our own without any difficulty. Though we won't return until a year from now, we still don't know where we currently are. Finding the site's sealed location, plus making our own cultivation breakthrough—time is already tight. Why complicate matters further?" Shi Kun, a rugged man with skin as gray and rocky as stone, shook his head. "Master Shi, the technique of concurrent emission of Yuanmagnetic Divine Light was specially devised by my master for today's mission, painstakingly developed over many years. Its power far exceeds ordinary expectations. I insist on practicing and refining this technique first. Otherwise, should we face a major threat, we'll regret it later." Li Shui'er, beneath her cloak, clearly expressed her displeasure, her tone now more reserved and cold. "Indeed. Still, I believe that the fundamental matter is to reach the sacred site as soon as possible and then make the most of the time to break through our current cultivation bottlenecks." Shi Meng had never practiced any coordinated attack technique before, yet he still achieved the accomplishments he has today. Shi Kun chuckled, showing no intention to back down. "Friend Han, what is your opinion?" Li Shui'er's gaze, already cold beneath her cloak, grew even more piercing as she turned her head to ask Han. "My thought is... since the two of you have differing views, yet either one of you is essential for this journey. Why not each step back slightly? We could spend just half a month practicing this coordinated secret technique. Regardless of how well we eventually synchronize, we can immediately set out to locate that sacred site. This way, we'll gain a bit of familiarity with the technique, and with only half a month required, I'm sure Shi Brother will be able to wait." After a moment's reflection, Han delivered these words. "That... sounds reasonable." The cloaked woman hesitated slightly, while Shi Kun merely thought for a moment before decisively agreeing. "You all have thought this way, and I can't disagree anymore. Then it shall be as such." Liu Shui'er could only勉强 nod. "Then, let us first find a place to settle, and then we'll discuss and practice accordingly." Han Li smiled and said so. Shi Kun and the other two naturally had no objections, and the three of them instantly accelerated their pace, releasing their divine awareness simultaneously, flashing through the surrounding void like meteors. "It's rather odd—the divine awareness cannot penetrate deep into the island, and the sea surface below is also thick with a fishy, eerie aura. It seems as though some beast has taken up residence here." Stone Kun's expression grew serious, and he spoke first. "Indeed. There's a sea creature beneath, though its cultivation level is not high—it's only comparable to ours." Han Li's pupils flashed with blue light several times before he slowly responded. "Can you sense the creature beneath the island?" Liu Shui'er was somewhat surprised. Earlier, she had experienced the same as Stone Kun—her divine awareness immediately blurred upon touching the sea surface near the island, as if the sea itself strongly resisted her perception. "I've been fortunate enough to cultivate certain unique techniques that grant me some subtle abilities, such as enhanced hearing and sight, rather than relying solely on divine awareness," Han Li replied with ease. "That's excellent news," Stone Kun exclaimed, clearly delighted, and now treated Han Li as a brother. Han Li, however, only offered a light smile. "Indeed, with the divine communication that Friend Han possesses, our chances have grown even stronger. Now that the island is occupied by sea beasts, we should seek another location. It would be a waste of any spiritual power to merely settle somewhere." Li Suo, her eyes brightening, said so. With us three flying at this swift pace for a full day and night, we've already covered a distance that must exceed several million li—perhaps even more. Moreover, we've been continuously using our divine awareness to scan the surroundings throughout the journey. Under such circumstances, it's only now that we've discovered this island. Don't you find that rather surprising?" Han Li sighed. "Han Brother, just say what you'd like to say plainly. I'm not particularly good at thinking on my feet, and I've always disliked when people speak in roundabout ways." Shi Kun hummed a few times, clearly showing some impatience. Han Li's lips slightly curled, though in his heart he was utterly unconvinced that Shi Kun had any poor mental faculties. "Han Brother, perhaps you're suggesting that the seas of Guanghan Realm are unusual—other islands are just as hard to find, or even when found, are already occupied by other sea creatures?" Liu Shui'er interjected. "That's exactly what I mean." Although there are sea beasts on this island currently, they are not the ancient, formidable creatures we've encountered before—mere minor challenges that we can easily handle with a little effort. It's far better than wasting more time searching for other islands," Han Li explained calmly. "That does sound reasonable. Very well, then, I'll follow Han brother's suggestion. With the three of us working together, we won't have any trouble defeating a sea beast of the same level." Shi Kun nodded, twisting his neck and adopting a stern expression to agree. "I also find your suggestion more reliable," Liu Shui'er thoughtfully added, and likewise agreed. "Since none of the three of you have any objections, let's begin. To ensure everything goes smoothly and to avoid alerting nearby sea beasts, I'll first set up a temporary magical array. This will help mask the sound of our battle and the destruction of the creature." Han Li spoke calmly. Shi Kun and the cloaked woman naturally did not hesitate to agree. Thus, Han Li flipped his hand and suddenly found a stack of array flags appearing in his palm. He hurled them upward into the sky, then pressed his palms together, murmuring incantations. Instantly, several beams of various colored lights flashed into being and shot toward the sea surface, vanishing in a flash. Yet at the next moment, massive columns of light erupted from all around the island, spreading out and transforming into a nearly translucent white shield that instantly enveloped the entire island. The yellow circular disk spun swiftly, also projecting a shimmering yellow aura that radiated outward in all directions, eventually enveloping the white light shield formed by Han Li's array within its embrace. "With this seal in place, even if we fight fiercely inside, we should hardly draw the attention of others," the cloaked woman remarked calmly. "Ha! With that, I'm finally ready to engage in a full-scale battle," Stone Kun laughed heartily, then his entire body flashed with yellow light, instantly revealing a deep yellow armor that enveloped most of his form. A flash of yellow light followed, and without a word, Stone Kun plunged directly into the two layers of seals, rushing straight toward the island below. From a distance, he appeared as a yellow meteor streaking swiftly from the sky and plummeting downward. A thunderous roar echoed, and a vibrant yellow light suddenly descended upon a small grove at the very center of the island. Visible yellow waves radiated outward from this point, spreading in concentric circles. Whether stone or trees, everything touched by the light crumbled silently, fragmenting into fine powder. In an instant, the entire island—every elevated structure—was reduced to a vast, bare plain. At the very center of this plain, Shi Kun stood proudly within a deep depression several feet below the surface, having just drawn his yellow-hued fist from the ground. This astonishing feat had been achieved simply by the force of his single punch against the island's surface. Witnessing such a dramatic display, the cloaked woman subtly trembled, and Han Li's eyes narrowed slightly. It was clear that Shi Kun, confident in his own abilities and unwilling to rely on any coordinated secret techniques, was no mere accidental presence. "I had no idea the Shijian clan was renowned for their physical strength, but with such formidable capabilities even at the Upper Clan level—this Shidao friend must be practicing a truly exceptional cultivation technique." The cloak-wearing woman suddenly murmured these words in a very low tone, as if speaking directly to Han Li, yet also as if to herself. Yet upon hearing her, Han Li remained completely composed, as though he had never heard a word. Han Li quickly focused his attention and realized that these were no ordinary pillars—they were actually enormous, incredibly thick tentacles.