The three of them flew for four days and four nights, and on every island they encountered, other sea beasts had already claimed their territories, each radiating an overwhelmingly strong aura. While this level of power did not quite send the three of them fleeing in panic, it was clearly far stronger than that of the massive octopus they had previously faced. Even working together, they would not have easily been able to subdue such formidable presence—thus, both Liu Shui'er and Shi Kun felt a deep sense of relief. Fortunately, they had heeded Han Li's advice; otherwise, throughout their journey, they might have only found opportunities to practice their combined secret technique on land. "But how easy it is to find stable, peaceful spots on land!" Han Li remarked. By morning of the fifth day, a dark line finally emerged on the horizon, revealing the land itself. All three of them beamed with relief. "At last, we've broken free of this strange sea," Shi Kun chuckled. "Still, Master Shi, you should remain cautious. According to prior experience, dangers on land are often far greater than those in the sea. Once we reach land, we should further refine and calm our auras." "So as not to disturb any ancient beast." Liu Shui'er was equally delighted, yet added with a gentle reminder. "Liu Lady need not worry. Though I may be inclined toward battle, I am quite aware of my own strength and capabilities." Shi Kun replied with ease. Upon hearing this, the cloak-wearing woman felt a slight relief. While the other's level and experience naturally made such words unnecessary, Shi Kun's unusually spirited and combative demeanor had prompted her to offer the advice. Han Li, observing this, smiled slightly. As he opened his mouth to speak to the two, a sudden gale arose on the distant sea, and a pale, misty vapor began to rise from the water, spreading rapidly. "What is that?" Han Li paused, his words momentarily lost. Liu Shui'er and the other naturally noticed the unusual sight, exchanging puzzled glances. Without needing any further words, the three flashed their light forms, materialized into their true forms, and halted in place, all turning their gaze toward the distant shoreline. Almost at the same moment that the three made their move, a cry rang out from afar along the seashore. The white sea mist, expanding into several acres, surged and rippled, and the nearby sea surface erupted into turbulent waves. Suddenly, a wild and fierce aura surged upward from beneath the mist. Then, a colossal creature emerged from the sea—several times larger than the previous giant octopus—its form vaguely that of a massive, fur-covered ape with a single horn on its head. As soon as the creature broke the surface, it raised its head and let out a cry within the mist, the sound remarkably harsh and piercing. Yet upon hearing this cry, Han Li and his two companions instantly grew pale, quickly flashing with inner light to form thick, protective glow shields around themselves, and exchanged glances filled with apprehension. For just as the cry reached their ears, each of them felt a sudden ringing in both ears, with a strange, sharp pain radiating through their eardrums, and their entire bodies felt as though their vital essence surged and rolled—leaving them unusually weak and trembling in their limbs. How could they not be startled? Yet none of the three knew that all this was merely the beginning. At that very moment, the sea creature, resembling a giant ape, suddenly emitted a sharp cry that transformed into a thunderous roar. The roar surged continuously, shaking the sky above with a constant hum! Beneath the roar, not only did the surrounding sea mist rapidly dissipate and vanish, but the sea water itself, stirred by the sound waves, formed countless swirling currents and eddies of varying sizes. Moreover, countless sea fish—numberless in quantity—rose from the depths, belly-up, and were instantly killed by the sheer force of the creature's roar. For a moment, the sea surface within a hundred li was covered in a white expanse, strewn with the bodies of fish. At this point, Han Li and his two companions, situated within the reach of the roar's power, found their protective shields violently trembling as if struck by a powerful blow, and their faces grew pale with alarm. The jade-faced Lu Shui'er, concealed beneath her cloak, appeared pale, her body subtly trembling, as if she might at any moment be carried down from the sky. Though Shi Kun remained steady as a mountain, the fierce expression on his face now surged with veins bulging, his eyes bulging out, as though he were struggling desperately. In contrast, Han Li appeared most at ease, though his complexion had grown slightly pale. Yet strangely, despite the immense pressure the roar exerted on all three of them, none of them moved an inch—seeming rooted to the spot, as though their feet were firmly planted. The roar from the great beast grew increasingly astonishing, and suddenly, a visible, translucent wave surged forth, spreading rapidly in all directions. As the wave swept over the nearby sea surface, it pulled the water down, forming a deep depression several dozen zhang deep, and thus, amid the vast ocean, a massive "water pit" emerged, its edges expanding at an ever-increasing, terrifying pace. A sea wave hundreds of zhang high surged forth instantly, as if a tremendous force were relentlessly propelling it, swiftly sweeping outward in all directions. Even though Han Li and his companions were still数十 miles away, it seemed as though they would be immediately engulfed at the next moment. Li Shui'er and Shi Kun both stared in wide-eyed astonishment, yet they remained frozen in place, unable to move an inch. As the transparent sound waves flickered a few times, they reached within less than a zhang's distance from them. Shi Kun slightly opened his mouth, and a strange hissing sound emerged from his throat; his tall form flashed with yellow light several times, yet he still could not shift an inch. His face now grew flushed, and beads of sweat rolled down his forehead. Li Shui'er also showed clear signs of fear, yet was powerless to act. They watched helplessly as the transparent waves, which had arrived at close range just moments before, swiftly approached and seemed poised to sweep them both into the midst. Yet suddenly, a flash of golden light surged across Han Li's face, followed by a sharp, cold exhalation. Though the sound was not loud, it struck Li Shui'er and the other with a particularly vivid effect—sending both of them shivering, their bodies glowing with a sudden surge of spiritual light, their faces brightening with joy. Shi Kun planted his single foot firmly into the void below, instantly transforming into a streak of yellow light and shooting off toward the rear. Meanwhile, Li Shui'er raised her hand, forming a series of gestures, her form briefly blurring before vanishing entirely from her original spot. When she reappeared, she had already traveled over a hundred paces away. In this sudden appearance and disappearance, she swiftly eluded more than ten miles, overtaking Shi Kun. As for Han Li, at the very moment he emitted his cold exhalation, he had already transformed into a golden streak of light, breaking through the air at incredible speed. Only after all three of them had journeyed together for thirty or forty li did their light finally fade, and they came to a complete halt, turning to look back. And there, the transparent sound waves that had rolled forward, finally dissipating after having traveled some seven to eight li beyond their retreating backs, ceased their power. The three did not know that, precisely as they regained their footing and began to flee, the two massive, lantern-like eyes of the creature resembling a giant ape-sea beast—fierce glimmers flashing briefly, its head slightly turning to gaze at their retreating path—then resumed their calm, unbroken gaze toward the shore, its thunderous roar continuing unabated. "I think it's rather reminiscent of the ancient legendary beast known as the 'Sea-Taming Monkey.'" Liu Shui'er seemed to have regained her composure and spoke with unwavering confidence. "The Sea-Taming Monkey! The very creature said to be capable of tearing through a dragon's body and devouring beings of Saint Rank!" Shi Kun, upon hearing this, drew in a sharp breath. "That must be correct. After all, the Sea-Taming Monkey's legendary Roar Technique was well-known even in ancient times. Moreover, the fact that we've managed to escape suggests that the beast's attack wasn't directly aimed at us—it was merely a case of the city's gate catching fire, and the fish in the pond being affected by the ripple." Liu Shui'er chuckled slightly. "If indeed that's the case, then our survival is nothing short of a miracle. But had it not been for Brother Han's sudden spellcasting intervention, both Lady Liu and I would have surely perished." After a moment of thoughtful silence, Shi Kun suddenly turned with a look of surprise toward Han. "Indeed. I never expected Brother Han to possess such extraordinary abilities—capable of breaking through the Sea-Taming Monkey's Roar Technique." "Li Shui'er also turned her gaze, asking with a somewhat unusual tone. "Nothing at all. I merely happened to have practiced a certain mental secret technique back then, which allows me to withstand the roar of this beast to some extent. That's why we managed to stay so far away and only experienced slight effects. Otherwise, I wouldn't have been able to protect myself at all," said Han Li calmly. Hán Li, listening to both of their words, smiled slightly and replied. "Friend Hán, you..." Liu Shui'er chuckled softly, intending to say more. But at that moment, suddenly, amid the distant roar, a new, strange yet melodious cry emerged—so beautiful, it sounded like celestial music. Hán Li and his two companions were startled, immediately pausing their conversation and turning their gaze once again toward the far distance. Though the white mist had been scattered by the shock waves, the view remained only somewhat blurred. It seemed that a large purple bird had flown in from across the sea-facing shore of Zhunhai Yuan, continuously emitting clear, clear calls. Though too far away to see clearly, the bird's size was no smaller than that of the giant ape. Moreover, despite the booming cries of the sea ape advancing steadily, the bird remained undisturbed, straightening its course and charging forward.