Curiously enough, as the young woman finished speaking, the previously motionless youth suddenly raised his head toward the sky, then extended his hand, launching a dark, round basin that spiraled into the air and hovered steadily. Following this, the young man recited a series of incantations, using his ten fingers to successively tap the basin. A cascade of colored spells shot forth, flashing in and vanishing into the basin one after another. After a long, resonant hum, the basin emitted a brilliant surge of black light, expanding rapidly as if flying through the air. In a moment, it grew to over ten zhang in height, hovering like a house in mid-air. Then, the lid lifted, and a vast stream of dark, ink-black vapor burst out from within, spreading wildly in all directions. Thus, a complete black night幕 was drawn across the sky, completely obscuring half of the heavens. The crystal view in front of Han Li and Liu Shui'er instantly turned pitch black, leaving them unable to see anything at all. Both of them were startled, yet before either could speak, the crystal flashed with a black glow and instantly reverted to its original state, restoring the image. What was visible now seemed remarkably similar to the previous scene—even the distant few clouds appeared unchanged. Yet the angular figures of the Jiaochi people, who had previously floated in mid-air, and the young man with golden horns were completely gone. Li Shui'er's eyes flashed, and with a delicate finger, she pointed at the crystal. As the light shimmered, the image on the crystal shifted once more, now reflecting the scene below. Once again, in the yellowish, sandy wind, the traces of the Jiaochi people were entirely absent. "Clearly, the other party has employed a spell to conceal their movements entirely," Li Shui'er sighed lightly. "Unless we forcibly manipulate the shadow crystal to project into the seal, we'll be powerless. But doing so would inevitably reveal our own movements—perhaps not the most advantageous course of action." With a swift sweep of her sleeve over the crystal, the crystal flashed with light, and a fine layer of milky mist rose upon its surface. The scene instantly dissolved like a phantom, eventually settling into a seemingly ordinary milky crystal, which she then folded into her sleeve. "Well, since these Jiaochi people are so cautious, we needn't disturb them. Yet it seems their intentions are no small matter. I wonder if this might have any impact on our own affairs," Han Li murmured thoughtfully. "Over a distance of tens of thousands of miles, it's merely a matter of moments for us. Indeed, we cannot afford to overlook this. Han brother, do you have any effective strategies?" Li Shui'er felt a sudden sense of urgency and asked gently. "Their numbers are substantial, and their abilities are no less than ours. There's no perfect solution, naturally. We'll simply need to deploy several layers of magical arrays to mask the disturbances caused by our breaking the seals. Moreover, although the Jiaochi people have employed illusions to conceal their movements, we can also make subtle adjustments in the vicinity of the illusionary arrays. We can send some puppets or spiritual beasts to keep a close watch in the background. Should they indeed make any significant moves, we'll be able to anticipate and respond accordingly." Han Li paused briefly before saying this. "We can only proceed this way for now." Liu Shui'er also thought for a moment, and finally agreed with a sense of resignation. "Since the仙子 has no objections, let us begin arranging immediately. This place isn't suitable for long-term stay—let us hurry on to the sealed site right away." Han Li spoke without hesitation. "Of course. I just wonder when Shi Daojun will arrive here. I hope there are no unforeseen delays on the alternative route." Liu Shui'er nodded seriously, her voice tinged with concern. "Given that we have reached here so smoothly, I believe Shi Brother's abilities will ensure everything goes well. Moreover, we've only been here for about two months. Should Shi Daojun have taken a longer route, arriving a few days later would be entirely normal." Han Li smiled lightly, clearly confident in Shi Kun's capabilities. "I hope so. The cloak-wearing woman, hearing Han Li's explanation, naturally found no further words of concern to offer. Han Li smiled slightly and moved his sleeve. Instantly, a white figure shot forth from within, spiraling before materializing into a serene white-clad woman standing before them, expression neutral—none other than the spiritually attuned automaton, "Baby." "Go," Han Li said calmly, "monitor those Jiao Chi people. Do not engage them directly—merely keep a watchful eye from a distance." Upon hearing this, "Baby" blinked her eyes slightly, inclined her body slightly, and was about to rise into the air. But with a mere thought, Han Li called her back. "Wait," he said, "carry this artifact and this scroll with you. Your primary concern must be to remain undetected." As he spoke, he flipped his hand once, and with a flash of light, a thin black silk cloth and a scroll appeared in his hand. The scroll shimmered with a soft purple glow—exactly the Taiyi Hua Qing Scroll. The little doll still showed no signs of unusual activity, yet with a simple, obedient gesture of her hand, she effortlessly drew the black silk and the talismans from the air, then flashed a brilliant white glow before vanishing into a streak of white light. "Frater Han, you truly care for this puppet. It's no wonder, though. Such a high-level spirit-linked puppet is something even my younger sister would be envious of," said Liu Shui'er, smiling gently at the scene. "Heh, Lady, you're being too kind. With your family's resources, acquiring a spirit-linked puppet isn't exactly a difficult matter. Still, I must say, these puppets often appear rather ornamental—typically not as practical as a comparable spirit-beast. My own puppet, in fact, was a gift from someone else," replied Han, offering a quiet smile without further elaboration. "That's true. Simply operating such a puppet in battle can be quite taxing, especially in terms of the top-tier spirit stones it consumes. Since Frater Han has dispatched a spirit-linked puppet, I'll also release a spirit-beast to work in tandem with it, keeping a close watch on these Jiao Chi people." Liú Shuǐ noticed Han Li was not inclined to elaborate on the spirit puppet matter, so she promptly shifted the topic. With a single hand pressed against her waist, she suddenly sent forth a vibrant arc of five colors, vanishing as swiftly as a flash of lightning—like a spark of flame—into the void. Even with Han Li’s keen spiritual sight, he could only catch a blurred glimpse of a small creature resembling a winged weasel, radiating five hues of light. Startled by the creature’s strange speed, Han Li cast a thoughtful glance at the cloaked woman. Yet Liú Shuǐ immediately stood up and said, “Let’s go. We’ll just wait near the site of the seal, and Stone Brother will join us shortly.” Han Li naturally had no objections. Together, their bodies shimmered with subtle spiritual radiance, transforming into two gentle streaks of light that swiftly ascended and sped off in the direction away from the Jiao Chī people. Along the way, the landscape beneath remained unchanged—always a soft, yellowish haze of wind and sand, with the remnants of ruined walls and ruins appearing and disappearing within the shifting sand. When Han Li arrived at this site several days earlier, he had already obtained a general overview of the area. The terrain was vast, spanning several hundred thousand to even three million li. Many regions clearly still bore intact restrictions, presenting an exceptionally hazardous appearance. Fortunately, Han Li had been alerted in advance by Cai Liu Ying and others, allowing him to avoid these perilous zones altogether. Otherwise, ancient mechanical constructs—such as the thunderous puppets—would surely have remained in abundance throughout this region. The very site that Cai Liu Ying and the others repeatedly avoided was precisely the most dangerous among these restricted areas. After carefully flying for tens of thousands of kilometers, the two finally came to a halt. Han Li narrowed his eyes and gazed forward. There, far below, a luminous white aura of a hundred zhang in diameter slowly rotated amidst the wind and sand, remaining perfectly still despite the roaring gusts. Whenever the wind and sand touched this aura, they instantly flickered and vanished, as though swallowed whole, leaving no trace. What is even more chilling is that scattered around the dawn light, piles of animal bones cover the ground. Most of them are buried beneath yellow sand, yet some protrude with blackened, yellowed bones, clearly having remained for many years. Others are pale and fresh, evidently the remains of recently deceased beasts. As my master explained, this seal originated from a transformation of the "Taiyi Qingguang" from ancient times, which stood on par with the Yuanmagnetic Divine Light. To dispel it, only the Yuanmagnetic Divine Light—its counterforce—can be used. With the three of us possessing bodies of Yuanmagnetic nature, I believe we should be sufficient to break through this seal." Li Shui'er clearly knew more about this seal than Han Li, and thus spoke such a well-reasoned statement. "Taiyi Qingguang!" Han Li, who had been composed, could not help but softly exclaim, his face briefly lighting up with surprise. "Ah, Han brother, are you also interested in this rare light?" Li Shui'er seemed to have noticed Han Li's change in expression and asked with a quick glance. "As I myself possess a Yuanmagnetic treasure, I naturally have some familiarity with the various rare lights that stand alongside the Yuanmagnetic Divine Light. I've heard that the Taiyi Qingguang is renowned for its 'ethereal blade' quality—exceptionally sharp. Once released, its power approaches that of a fully mature intangible sword aura, capable of cutting down opponents without them even realizing Han Li's expression immediately returned to its usual composure, and he spoke softly. "It seems that Brother Han truly knows a great deal about this Taiyi Qingguang. As my master has told me, while this light's power is indeed considerable, it is not as astonishing as the legends suggest. However, the seal formed using this extraordinary light is truly impregnable—indeed, it is nearly impossible to penetrate. Otherwise, my master would have risked a great deal to forcibly break through this seal and retrieve the treasure at the very beginning. Moreover, Taiyi Qingguang cannot be cultivated through postnatal practice; it can only naturally form through the combined forces of heaven and earth. In our spiritual realm, this rare light is even less common than Yuanmagnetic Shen Guang. While we occasionally hear of those who cultivate Yuanmagnetic Shen Guang, we have not heard of anyone cultivating Taiyi Qingguang since ancient times." Liu Shui'er explained. "Then, it must be that within this lower seal lies a supreme treasure capable of harnessing Taiyi Qingguang, or an extraordinary object imbued with this light!" Han Li's eyes suddenly flashed with sudden movement, and he asked in reply.