The difficulty in advancing to the higher Mahayana stage is evident—among the vast human population, there is not even a single Mahayana cultivator beyond Mo Jianli. Despite having extraordinary fortune, Han Li would never boast of being certain to break through this bottleneck. Thus, the allure of the Washed Spirit Pool and the Purified Spirit Lotus must be truly compelling. In principle, he should have readily accepted the Elder of Long Family's invitation without hesitation. Yet, for some other reason, he has been forced to delay and postpone his decision. This reason, naturally, stems from the fact that Han Li has been closely watched by the Yuansha Saint Ancestor. Having formed a deep enmity with this Magician Ancestor, Han Li naturally avoids the magical realm altogether. How could he dare to enter it easily and willingly, setting himself up as a target? Should he truly accept and proceed into the magical realm, there is always a risk of exposing his movements—while other ancient Magician Saint Ancestors might remain indifferent, the Yuansha Saint Ancestor himself might very well take decisive action against him. Yet once Master Yuansha, the Holy Ancestor, became aware of his existence, he would certainly not hesitate to personally eliminate him, avenging the great injury suffered when his subtle awareness was destroyed. It would also be no easy matter to convince Han Li to outright reject the old patriarch of Long family, completely abandoning both the Washing Spirit Pool and the Pure Spirit Lotus—especially since such an opportunity to significantly enhance his chances of advancing to the Great Perfection stage was rare and precious. Should he miss this chance, he might truly lose his path to achieving that stage. Indeed, this was a true dilemma! After pondering for a while, Han Li's lips twitched, and a faint wry smile appeared on his face. Of course, this impasse was not entirely insurmountable. The solution lay in Han Li's ability to advance two stages in his cultivation before the magical calamity erupted, thereby attaining the rank of a fully perfected post-Body-Unity cultivator. With his post-Body-Unity cultivation level and a host of powerful techniques at his command, even if he were not yet a match for Master Yuansha, he would surely have a strong chance of securing his life at the elder's hands. With such strength as his backing, he would no longer hesitate to delve deep into the realm of demons. For others, leaping directly from the early to the late stage of Consolidation in just a few hundred years would surely be nothing short of a dream. Yet for him, endowed with the Art of Spirit Refinement and a wealth of medicinal herbs, such a feat was very much within reach. Especially with the promise he had made to Qingyuan Zi still standing. Having gathered all necessary materials, once he secured the Yinhe Divine Milk—a substance even the four great demon kings of the Deep Abyss had longed for—he would gain even greater confidence in advancing to the late stage of Consolidation. As long as he could reach that stage of Consolidation before the elders of Long family took action, he would certainly risk making the journey into the demonic realm. Should he fail to achieve this advancement in time, he would have to assess the situation on the ground and make a decision accordingly. After all, it would indeed be unlikely for him to easily give up such precious opportunities as the Spirit-Washing Pool and the Pure Spirit Lotus, which are essential for ascending to the stage of Great Perfection. Once he had a clear plan, Han Li no longer dwelled on idle thoughts. With a simple flick of his sleeve, several dozen array flags shot out and formed an invisible seal, enveloping the entire room. Then he closed his eyes and settled into meditation. Though only a few years had passed, the young girl, under the relentless efforts of the medicinal herbs, had already successfully established her foundational cultivation. Thus, while in Lin Li's eyes her magical power still remained insignificant, with the aid of her hand-held implements, she could manage to operate the flying vehicle as smoothly as usual. However, after quietly gliding for half an hour, "Master, where exactly are we headed? This direction seems not to be toward Tianyuan City. Are we not going to meet up with our senior brothers?" Bai Guo'er glanced back at Han Li quietly, noticing his nodding and deeply engrossed expression, and thus asked with a slightly pouty mouth. Having followed Han Li for several years, she now had a good understanding of her master's temperament. Additionally, over these years, Han Li had repeatedly intervened to relieve her from the suffering caused by her internal cold toxins, so her tone naturally carried a touch of warmth and familiarity. "Really, you've missed your two senior brothers already?" But I wonder—was it Master Daoist or Master Hai that little Bai Guo was thinking of? Hearing this, Han Li merely glanced up and replied, "Master, what are you talking about? Guo just finds both of the senior brothers quite interesting. There's no preference at all." Upon hearing Han Li's slightly teasing tone, Bai Guo's face flushed instantly, and she stammered out her explanation. Though still young, the girl was quite mature for her age, and the people of the spiritual realm naturally had a good sense of the subtle nuances of romantic matters. "Ha ha, I was just playing around. However, when I returned to Tianyuan City last time, I left several spells and pills for both of you senior brothers. Therefore, even though we haven't visited back for several decades, their cultivation won't be affected. Moreover, I've also kept your ice phoenix elder sister at the abode, so she can offer guidance and advice to them in their training. As for you, since you still have the cold toxin in your body, you'll have to remain with me continuously." Fortunately, your cultivation is still relatively shallow, and at present, you can simply rely on the power of pills to enhance your level. In the meantime, I have been primarily focusing on understanding divine techniques, so there's no immediate need for me to enter a meditation retreat. Therefore, I must make the most of this time to explore the entire land of the Three Emperors and Seven Demigods. Han Li finally smiled lightly and replied seriously. "With Ice Phoenix Sister's cultivation level, she naturally has the ability to guide your two senior brothers. But why is Master so busy traveling around? In the past few years, Master even took the fruit with him to explore the entire Xuan Tian realm—wasn't there something specific that Master was looking for?" White Guo hesitated slightly but eventually asked. "It's not about finding something. I'm actually trying to locate a person. If she too achieves transcendence and enters the spiritual realm, I should then be able to hear from her." Han Li sighed gently upon hearing this, murmuring softly, his face now showing a touch of melancholy. "Ah! So this person is a relative of Master?" White Guo's dark eyes darted around thoughtfully before suddenly exclaiming. "Oh, how did you know that!" Han Li was somewhat surprised upon hearing this. "The disciple merely guessed. When my grandmother spoke of my grandfather who passed away earlier in life, her expression and tone were exactly the same as Master's is now. Could it be that Master's relative is indeed Master's wife? Fruit has never heard Master mention her before." Bai Guo'er first blushed slightly with bashfulness, then asked with growing interest. "Well, then, you needn't be so curious about Master's affairs. Although this journey was primarily undertaken to find people, I also intended to explore and experience the region along the way. After all, I've only recently achieved the Consolidated Body stage, and both in cultivation and inner cultivation, I still need further refinement to lay a solid foundation for my future progress. The destination lies in the Tianling Realm. I've heard that since the passing of the Spirit Emperor, the region has become somewhat disordered. I hope we can gain something valuable here." Han Li said softly, his gaze flickering briefly. "The Celestial Spirit Realm—word is that after a few more years, the Grand Spirit Emperor Competition will be held to reappoint a new Spirit Emperor. Why don’t you also join the competition, Master, and take the title for yourself? With your great divine abilities, you should certainly have a chance." Bai Guo'er said with a bright smile. Han Li paid no attention at all, as though he had truly concentrated his entire mind on the object in his hands. Thus, the green flying chariot, silently and imperceptibly, transformed into a streak of green light and drifted far away. In a moment, the green light vanished from the sky around. For the next十余 years, Han Li's footsteps were seen throughout the human realm's Three Emperors' territories, with occasional news of his activities reaching the ears of others. However, after twenty years had passed, not a single trace of his presence remained among the humans—instead, among the seven tribes of the immortal beasts, there were high-ranking beast clans who recalled having seen Han Li in their marketplaces. Yet, due to the limited communication between the two races, some who were particularly attentive to Han Li found themselves half-believing, half-doubting the reports. Decades later, no further news of Han Li reached them at all. … Time passed slowly, and the two hundred years since the Great Treasure Assembly seemed to drift by in silence. During this period, many significant events unfolded within both the human and the immortal beast realms. The throne of the Spiritual Emperor among the Human race was finally claimed over a hundred years ago by a mysterious female cultivator who suddenly emerged from nowhere. Though this new Spiritual Emperor only possessed mid-Stage of Consolidation, she managed to defeat eleven contenders vying for the throne in a series of competitions. Among them, three senior masters—once considered formidable—were equally unable to overcome her. The news immediately sent shockwaves through both the Human and the Spirit races, sparking prolonged discussions among many high-ranking figures in both realms. As a result, despite having ascended to the throne only recently, this new Spiritual Emperor smoothly absorbed the original Emperor's established power networks and swiftly restored order to the Heavenly Spiritual Realm, putting an end to the chaos and reestablishing its well-organized structure. The title of "Three Emperors" once again became truly worthy of its name. Meanwhile, a major development occurred when the sacred isles of both the Human and Spirit races jointly announced that the two races, along with several neighboring ethnic groups previously at odds, would temporarily suspend hostilities and establish a "Millennium Alliance." For a thousand years, not only will the various tribes not go to war against one another, but they will be required to uphold the agreements of mutual defense and offense. Naturally, this has caused a great uproar among the ordinary members of both tribes!