The impact of the fusion stage bottleneck sent powerful energies surging continuously within the second Yuan婴, causing the originally dark-tinged Yuan婴 to shimmer with a radiant five-colored light aura and expand several times over, as if breathing. The golden droplets within the light beam also sensed this change, gathering and transforming into a golden form that enveloped the second Yuan婴. Massive energies surged forth from the Yuan婴's body, overwhelming even the golden form, which shattered and dissolved under the intensity of the impact. A single such surge was utterly insufficient to break through the bottlenecks during the transition from Lingxu to Fusion. After the golden form vanished, the second Yuan婴 had to gather its mysterious energies anew. The just-dissolved golden form then re-emerged, glowing with a purple-gold hue. This process repeated, seven or eight times in succession, each impact depleting the mysterious energies within the second Yuan婴 completely. At the same time, due to the overwhelming strength of this force, the golden body manifested would easily be shattered and dissolved. However, under the guidance of the second Yuan婴's divine consciousness, the golden body would violently re-cohere, gathering a more potent and mysterious energy than in the previous instance. The strength required to surpass the Consolidation Stage bottleneck far exceeded initial expectations—despite these repeated impacts, only a slight loosening had occurred. There remained a full ten thousand eight hundred li before truly breaking through this barrier. Han Li's heart sank deeply. At this moment, his true body, whose spiritual cultivation had reached the peak of the Lingxu period, began forcefully channeling its cool essence into every meridian throughout his body, producing a clear and distinct sense of expansion. Han Li was deeply astonished, yet the intense pain radiating through his very soul and spirit left him barely able to maintain a semblance of clarity, unable to summon any additional seals or activate any of his treasures. Despite his vast array of divine techniques and extraordinary treasures, he found himself utterly helpless at this very moment. The luminous beam spewing forth from the golden vortex remained bright and misty, showing no sign of diminishing. Sensing the mysterious energy surging rapidly through his meridians, Han Li's face grew pale and lifeless. He was well aware that despite his strong physical constitution, it could never match the power of a Buddha-body form. Even the golden bodies, which were already straining at their limits, began to shatter and dissolve at the very moment of reaching their peak. As for himself, a mere mortal body, he could scarcely withstand the energy surges that occurred during the fusion stage. Though the energy within the beam was truly extraordinary, it was far more potent and overwhelming than ordinary spiritual energy. Yet, this feeling of helplessness—almost completely passive—had never before plagued him since he embarked on his journey to cultivation. Even with his mind as steadfast as stone, he could not help feeling a growing sense of apprehension. A short while later, Han Li's body seemed coated in a fine layer of gold, his form glowing brilliantly. The golden scales emerging on his skin, expanding and growing, began to merge and interweave, eventually forming a delicate, pale golden exoskeleton. Though remarkably thin, appearing only as a faint, delicate layer, it seems from a distance like a partially damaged golden armor. This is precisely the "Bansheng Armor," the life-force armor formed by the cultivation of the Ban Sheng True Magic Power at its deepest levels. Currently, this armor lacks any notable prowess, with its defensive capabilities falling short of one-thousandth that of the celestial magical armor from beyond the heavens. However, its strength lies in its boundless potential—it grows gradually and naturally as the master's cultivation deepens, and because it is self-forged and self-nurtured, it excels in adaptability and power expression compared to other armors. Originally, the Ban Sheng Armor was not attainable by cultivators at the Lingxu stage, but rather a grand ability unlocked only after the Ban Sheng True Magic Power reaches the Consolidated Stage. Now, thanks to the forced infusion of mysterious energy, with a portion of it overflowing outward, it has fortunately been activated prematurely, though only partially. While it is not yet particularly powerful, the earlier it emerges, the greater its potential becomes, allowing it to be refined and enhanced with the master's life essence at an earlier stage. Yet this matter that usually brought great joy to Han Li now failed to capture his attention at all. He merely spun his mind rapidly, striving to find a reliable means of preserving his life before the final deadline arrived. Even after Han Li, under pressure, had devised a solution—not quite a solution, truly—following the second Yuan婴's failed attempt to overcome its fusion bottleneck. That solution involved initiating a self-explosion of his physical form precisely at the moment his body was about to be ruptured, using the force of the explosion to propel his Yuan婴 away. Though Han Li currently could not activate any of his treasures or spells, he still managed to ignite his naturally volatile body and guide it toward an early, controlled explosion. While both involved bodily rupture, the two processes were fundamentally different. When his body was forcibly ruptured by that mysterious energy, he had little to no control over the explosion's power, and it was likely that even his Yuan婴 would be engulfed and reduced to ashes. And yet, when he finally sacrificed his body, he could still control the intensity and reach of the explosion, giving the main Yuan-Ying a fighting chance to escape. Of course, this was a desperate measure—something he would only resort to at the very last moment. After all, a Yuan-Ying without a body would surely meet a tragic end. Fortunately, within his storage bracelet, there remained a spiritual body of a Zhixian. Should he have nothing else but the Yuan-Ying, he would have to bravely transfer onto it. Even if he truly employed this method, it remained uncertain whether he would ultimately survive. Beyond this, he indeed had no other viable options. As for the second Yuan-Ying, he could only let it be—now that he himself was struggling to stay alive, he could hardly afford to worry about anything else. With a thoughtful turn of mind, Han Li found himself regretting his hasty actions, realizing that otherwise, both Yuan-Yings would have perished together. A moment later, sharp pains surged through his meridians, as if they would soon tear open. Han Li's face changed several times, and after taking a deep breath, he began to draw upon the last remnants of his divine awareness. Instantly, under the gentle pull of the pure spiritual energy and mysterious force that had filled his meridians to their limits, these energies began to swirl and boil within him. His seated body shone with a vibrant golden light, fluctuating wildly, and even the newly formed Buddha-Saint armor on his surface slightly warped and distorted, with faint white cracks beginning to appear. Han Li chuckled, glanced toward the second immortal embryo within the distant light column, and with a determined resolve, prepared to fully unleash all the spiritual power within his body. This approach would be like dropping a spark into a hot oil pan—potentially igniting and exploding the entire essence of his being. Yet, just as everything seemed poised for catastrophe, an unexpected twist occurred. Suddenly, one of Han Li's arms became intensely hot, enveloped completely in a roaring blaze of flame. He naturally was startled, his spirit awareness momentarily disrupted, and his eyes quickly swept over the arm. Yet, his expression then froze in astonishment! There, on the lower half of the arm, a brilliant yellow glow emerged, and a faint yellow imprint subtly shimmered, almost imperceptible—“Ah, it is this artifact!” His mind instantly recognized it. This imprint was precisely the one that had sealed the Xuan Tian Fruit on its own. But before he could ponder further, the imprint within the glow began to warp and flicker. The mysterious energy and refined spiritual force within him seemed to have found a sudden outlet, surging rapidly through his meridians and pouring into the imprint on the arm. The imprint appeared as if an endless abyss, absorbing such vast quantities of energy and spiritual force, yet it merely flashed with a gentle light, showing no other signs of strain. In just a short while, nearly half of the mysterious energy within him had been consumed. What had once seemed a life-threatening situation was now effortlessly resolved. Inside, Han Li was filled with both surprise and delight. And just at that moment, an even more astonishing sight unfolded. The yellow imprint suddenly flashed with light, and a yellow wooden staff materialized on the surface of his arm—the very essence of the Xuan Tian Fruit. As soon as it appeared, the fruit seemed thrilled, flashing wildly, and in a matter of moments, it drew off an immense amount of spiritual energy and mysterious power from within Han Li, as if sipping it up in a great, continuous flow. The Xuan Tian Fruit then exuded a remarkable aura, gently swaying toward the golden vortex high above, and then, with a soft "pffft," a jade-green glow flashed at one end, suddenly shooting forth a blade of shimmering light, about a foot long. The blade was brilliantly green, smooth as a mirror, yet at its center, a series of jade-green characters were etched, their cold light constantly shifting and pulsing. Indeed, it was the Xuan Tian Sword manifesting itself! No need for Han Li to exert any control—this treasure instantly sensed the greatest threat to it here, and with a sudden, decisive point of its tip toward the golden vortex in the sky, it emitted a clear, resonant tone that soared straight to the heavens. Then, a sudden inspiration struck, and a dense array of emerald script symbols shimmered suddenly upon the blade, trembling slightly. At once, the celestial and terrestrial qi in the surrounding void surged violently, forming countless ribbons of vibrant five-colored light that rushed toward the Xuan Tian Sword. In a flash, the Xuan Tian Sword glowed brilliantly, its clear resonance rising sharply, and it charged upward, cutting toward the golden vortex in the sky. A streak of jade-green light emerged, brilliant and radiant like a bolt of lightning from the ninth heaven, flashing swiftly and then slashing diagonally toward the golden vortex. "Boom!" The milky-white light column was severed in two with a single flash of green light, and a powerful, earth-shattering law force surged forth from the blade, instantly engulfing the vortex. The golden vortex roared loudly, then flashed once, transforming into a golden circular disc about one mu in size. This colossal golden disc bears an inscription that is identical to the celestial map displayed upon the high platform, with dense clusters of five-colored glyphs floating around its perimeter. One after another, luminous white light columns surge forth from the disc, desperately countering the law-based power of the swords below. Yet though this artifact is a renowned spatial treasure from the immortal realm—rivaling even ordinary Xiantian treasures in rarity and value—and though its inherent powers are not designed for combat, it proves utterly unable to withstand direct assaults of a realm's fundamental laws. In mere moments, the luminous white columns are entirely absorbed and dispersed by the law-based force. The surrounding void distorts momentarily, and the jade-blue swordlight strikes the golden disc with solid force.