So many dark beasts, each possessing formidable powers no less than those of a Xuangui-stage cultivator. Even if Han Li and his two companions were no ordinary figures, they all felt a subtle weight of concern. Han Li himself was relatively composed, knowing he had ample reserves of strength. Should he be willing to make a certain sacrifice—whether it was the golden insect swarms or the Xuan Tian fruits—he was confident he could easily eliminate all these dark beasts. He thus remained calm and composed. Liu Shui'er and Shi Kun, however, recognized that they simply could not hope to hold their own against such a multitude. Even if they managed to secure a narrow victory, they would surely suffer significant injuries, and if their vital energy were severely depleted, their subsequent journey would be plagued with difficulties—let alone the task of seeking ancient ruins or breaking seals. Fortunately, although these dark beasts had unexpectedly blocked their path, they were already aware of the fates of the earlier waves of companions. In their state of shock and outrage, they had adopted a defensive posture, refraining from launching immediate attacks. Their intention seemed clear: to merely hold them in place temporarily, until more dark beasts arrived on the scene. Li Shui'er paused slightly, slightly raised her dark brows, and moved her lips a few times. At that moment, Han Li and Shi Kun instantly heard her inner voice: "Both of you, we are now only a short distance from the exit of the Dark Beast Forest. Since so many Dark Beasts don't require a direct confrontation, we will temporarily split up to break through, and then reunite once we reach outside the forest." "Very well, let us follow the Lady's suggestion," Shi Kun also had the same intention and readily agreed without hesitation. Han Li glanced at her with a few flickers of his eyes, then nodded gently. Seeming to sense the unusual demeanor of the three—especially the leading three-eyed beast, far surpassing its peers—suddenly roared lowly. The other Dark Beasts stirred immediately, then, simultaneously opening their mouths, launched dozens of beams of black light toward them. In an instant, dense showers of clawed spears materialized in the air, completely enveloping Han Li and the two companions. With dozens of Dark Beasts uniting for a single assault, the combined force was undoubtedly overwhelming! But Han Li and his two companions had already slain numerous dark beasts before, and thus were well accustomed to handling such attacks. A shimmer of luminous light rippled across each of their bodies, and they instantly cast spells, their evasive beams of light taking shape. Han Li merely pressed a hand seal, and behind him, a pair of translucent feather wings unfolded. With a gentle flap, he transformed into a slender, silvery-white filament that shot forth. Along the way, the filament flickered and curved in several arcs, weaving through the dense columns of light and claws, and suddenly materialized in the high sky behind the herd of beasts—vanishing silently into the void without a trace. With a series of hissing sounds of rushing air, the blue-white light sphere only slightly blurred before shooting out hundreds of zhang beyond, breaking through the sky's horizon in the opposite direction. The shadow beasts naturally could not let the three escape so easily. Under the roar of the lead three-eyed beast, the herd split into three waves, surging upward and pursuing the traces of the lingering essences left behind by Han Li and his companions. With Han Li moving at full speed without any hesitation, the mere shadow beasts trailing behind could not keep up. Within just a meal's time, the light filaments he had transformed into would completely outpace and leave the pursuing forces vanishing into the distance. Indeed, due to the striking brilliance of his flight, several other shadow beasts suddenly burst forth from beneath the forest, aiming to attack him. Yet Han Li merely rolled his sleeve, and dozens of streaks of emerald light erupted in a sudden, torrential barrage. Unmasking the true power of the Qingzhu Fengyun Sword, every beast that attempted to obstruct him was instantly severed into countless fragments. Even a few that reacted swiftly enough to raise their claws and unleash streams of claw beams managed only partial resistance. Yet the blue flying sword seemed formless, flashing past the clawed attacks as if they had never existed, and directly severing the dark beast's body, causing it to fall instantly. Thus, without pause, Han Li continuously expended his spiritual energy throughout the journey, and after days of nonstop flight through the dark, dense forest, he finally burst forth from the gloom, fully emerging beyond the forest of dark beasts. Ahead, the view brightened, revealing an endless expanse of lush, emerald grasslands. Though it was still nighttime, the rich scent of fresh grass filled the air. Han Li's flight did not cease. With the shimmering strands of pale-blue light, he continued to break through the air ahead. After traveling nearly ten thousand li in a single stretch, he reached a small hillock several tens of zhang high, where the pale-blue light finally spiraled and settled. A flash of light, and Han Li stepped into view, his face calm. A blue glow flashed in his eyes, and he swept them left and right. With such an open, unobstructed landscape, his spiritual vision naturally reached its full potential. In an instant, everything within a hundred li was clearly imprinted in Han Li's mind. Though he could still perceive distant regions, they appeared blurred and indistinct. Finding no immediate threats, Han Li exhaled gently, then extended his divine awareness to sweep over the surrounding area before drawing it back promptly. After a thunderclap, the translucent feathered wings behind him dissolved and vanished. Turning around, he glanced steadily toward the Dark Beast Forest. At that distance, even if the Dark Beasts erupted in fury, they should not dare to flee and pursue him further. Should they truly dare to do so, Han Li would not mind eliminating all these十余 Dark Beasts at once. His reluctance to engage them earlier on the road was not due to fear of these beasts, but rather because he was wary of being surrounded by more of them and ultimately trapped. Han Li stood motionless on the mound, arms folded behind his back, the fresh breeze flowing gently over him, causing his robes to flutter like that of a celestial being. Suddenly, he flipped his hand, and a blood-red talisman disk appeared in his grasp, its surface shimmering with faint silver threads. Han Li studied the disk intently, then furrowed his brows. "These two have already joined forces and are not far from here—why haven't they come yet? Could it be they've encountered some new difficulty?" He murmured these words, then, with a slight gesture, the disk vanished from his hand. He raised his head again, gazing steadily in a certain direction. A flash of jade-green light surged across his body, and he instantly rose into the air as a streak of emerald light, spiraling once near the ground before darting off toward his chosen direction. Though his speed was not as astonishing as the earlier instantaneous teleportation, it was still remarkably swift. After a brief moment, Han Li had vanished, now some twenty to thirty thousand li away, hovering above another part of the grassland. As he moved through the light, blue sparks flashed several times in his eyes, and a subtle expression of surprise appeared on his face. Once the sound of the azure streak breaking through the air had faded, Han Li materialized in the void some hundred li away, then calmly turned his gaze toward the front. At a distance of about a hundred zhang from him, two groups of people stood facing each other. One group consisted of Shi Kun and Liu Shui'er. Liu Shui'er's eyes flashed constantly beneath her cloak, displaying an unusually cautious demeanor. Shi Kun, however, concealed a quiet smile of contempt, his hands clenched, his battle armor shifting between light and dark, as if eager to act. Opposite them, a man and a woman stood side by side. The man had a rugged beard and wore a silver scale armor over his upper body, carrying a massive weapon shaped like a trident, giving off a bold and imposing presence. The young woman had black eyes and exceptionally fair skin, wearing a green leather jacket that accentuated her full figure, making her appearance profoundly captivating. Yet strangely, both her and the man beneath their garments were enveloped in a layer of white vapor, from which a clear, flowing sound like gentle water trickled softly. "Sea King Clan!" Almost at first glance, Han Li recognized the origins of the newly arrived couple, his expression subtly shifting as he murmured the name. Though the Sea King Clan did not directly border the Tianyun Realm, it was well known that they maintained an alliance with the Jiao Chi Clan. It was no surprise, then, that the two parties had immediately become tense upon meeting. Upon seeing Han Li arrive in flight, their expressions varied significantly. Liu Shui'er's eyes brightened with delight, instantly calming her mind. Shi Kun's inner thoughts remained unclear, but he smiled warmly at Han Li and greeted him politely. In contrast, the Sea King Clan couple exchanged a sudden, sharp gaze, scrutinizing Han Li with an expression of disapproval. But seeing Han Li merely possessed the cultivation level of a seventh-rank noble family member, the two exchanged a look of astonishment, each reading surprise in the other's eyes. "Are you also from Tianyun?" the man exclaimed, his voice resonant and strong. "For now, that's as accurate as it gets. With you two here, do you intend to attack my companions?" Han Li immediately regained his composure and calmly asked. "Attack them? If that's the case, how could they still be standing here so calmly!" The sea king's noble murmured, speaking with a touch of scorn. "What did you just say? Such boldness! Heh, though I may not be particularly skilled, I'd like to see what the renowned divine arts of the three noble aquatic clans truly entail." Upon hearing this, Shi Kun didn't grow angry—he smiled instead, stepping forward with a fluid motion, his tone solemn and grave.