Han Li's eyes flashed with cold light. A dozen silver threads seemed to pass through his body in a single flash, as though they had struck a mere shadow. Then, a brilliant golden glow erupted above his head, and a golden, three-headed, six-armed phantom emerged. With all six arms moving simultaneously, each emitted a golden beam of light, solid and tangible. A thunderous roar echoed! Though the three-colored electric arcs were powerful, they ultimately shattered and faded under the continuous assault of the six beams. As the creature in the lightning still sought to launch another attack, Han Li flicked his wings once more, and in that instant, he vanished from his original spot. A moment later, at a distance of over twenty zhang, a new figure emerged, accompanied by the sound of thunder. Now, Han Li's face no longer bore a smile; instead, a cold gleam flickered in his eyes. "Seems you've decided to engage. That's well—then I shall escort my friend to the afterlife. This way, I may finally understand the nature of our long-standing grievances." As soon as he finished speaking, the image of Fàn Shèng shone with brilliant golden light, instantly solidifying into a golden form. Han Li quickly tapped his forehead, and as the heavenly crown opened, a black Yuan Ying burst forth, swiftly transforming into a stream of black energy that merged into the golden form. The golden form immediately opened all six of its eyes, and with a sweeping motion of its six arms, golden great blades floated above each palm. As they all moved in unison, a series of sharp crackling sounds echoed, and a dense stream of golden sword-energy surged skyward. Then, as the golden form surged forward, its physical body transformed into a radiant golden glow and charged directly toward the aerial monster. The monster in the thunderlight roared in fury, summoning countless silver lightning spheres that appeared on its outer surface, and with a flap of its wings, launched numerous feathered crossbow arrows that surged forth as streaks of blue electric arcs, striking down in succession. Though the silver spheres and blue arcs displayed tremendous power, they were instantly scattered and fragmented under the relentless onslaught of the golden sword-energy. With a single flash, the golden form reached the monster's side. The six blades swayed and transformed into six golden orbs the size of wheels, surging forward in a powerful embrace. Seeing the lightning fail to make an impact, the monster's eyes flashed with fierce determination. Its two arms glowed brightly, shifting into the forms of a hammer and a spear. With a loud, resonant roar, the hammer and spear swept through the air, generating a ring of crimson and golden radiance. Waves of golden lightning arced and spiraled around them, and the monster advanced boldly, showing no sign of hesitation. In an instant, the clash of sword energy and thunderous lightning erupted, the two engaging in a fierce battle that proved difficult to resolve in the short term. At the fishmonger's stand, witnessing the thunder-beast unable to overcome Han Li, he was utterly astonished. While others might not know, he himself was fully aware of the strength of his thunder-beast. Though the lightning it emitted appeared ordinary, each arc possessed the power to annihilate a cultivator at the Lingxu stage. At the third layer of the Underworld, the several enforcement officers who had managed to catch up to him were slain in a single strike by the thunder beast he summoned. Though deeply startled, he remained composed, his expression steady. With a subtle shift of his gaze, he subtly pressed a seal with the palm concealed in his sleeve, then deeply inhaled. A deep rumble echoed from behind him, and a beam of five-colored light burst forth, swiftly transforming into a colossal, shimmering peacock phantom. "Are you of the Five-Light Clan?" Han Li, witnessing this, looked somewhat surprised. "Ha! Isn't that obvious? Try it yourself," the fish merchant chuckled, as the peacock phantom rolled and then expanded into a magnificent sea of vibrant five-colored light, roaring forward from afar. The light surged with tremendous force, darkening the heavens and creating the impression that the very sky was about to collapse—its presence awe-inspiring. At the same time, the several previously empty, translucent needles, trembling slightly, re-emerged and shot forth again, only to vanish mysteriously in the void a moment later. Han Li saw this scene and his expression suddenly darkened. With a flash of brilliant blue light in his eyes, a ripple of purple glow surged through his body, and suddenly a translucent green silhouette emerged, perfectly shielding the area behind him. Han Li, hesitating, used a thread of his divided awareness to release it, perhaps also testing its practical effectiveness. Now, after the silver filaments flashed past, silver glimmers danced across his chest, revealing nearly a dozen silver needles partially embedded there. What was astonishing was that the skin at the points of insertion had turned a deep black, emitting a faint, pungent odor. Each needle seemed remarkably toxic, and as the silver glimmers pulsed, they twisted and writhed as if striving to penetrate deeper into his chest. Yet Han Li, with a composed, cold exhalation, remained utterly impassive. Suddenly, a purple spectral pattern emerged on his chest, instantly turning his skin pale gray. The silver needles immediately seemed fixed as if embedded in hardened steel, unable to advance an inch. Moreover, Han Li bowed slightly, then exhaled gently into his chest, and a surge of emerald mist, carrying a unique fragrance, cascaded downward. A truly astonishing scene unfolded! Wherever the emerald mist flowed, the originally black area on his chest rapidly faded away. At the same time, the dozen silver needles trembled, then were swiftly pulled out by the mist's glow, one of them spinning backward and being swallowed whole by the green-skinned man named Han Li. The fish merchant at a distance, though confident, was genuinely startled by this sight. Yet, after a flash of panic, he clenched his teeth and, instead of withdrawing his spell, quickly pressed hand gestures with both hands, his inner qi surging forth vigorously. The already impressive five-colored mist, under a resonant hum, began to display countless characters, which rolled and coiled into layers of intricate seals, spreading out to envelop Han Li's head. Han Li, witnessing this, briefly furrowed his brow. Having practiced the Jingzhe Sect's technique and possessing the true blood of the five-colored peacock, he naturally understood the five-luminous divine light arts of the Five-Light Clan. Yet the terrifying power of this kaleidoscopic light sea was vastly different from what he had previously understood about divine light—seeming to be several times stronger. Had it not been for his clear sense of the familiar, unusual aura of the five-colored peacock emanating from within the light sea, he would have almost believed it to be a completely distinct divine ability altogether. It was no wonder that the thin, gaunt man, despite being one stage below him, had still decisively launched an attack—this kaleidoscopic light alone was formidable enough that even an average Consolidation Stage中期 cultivator would struggle to match it. Should a typical Consolidation Stage cultivator be struck directly by this light sea and ensnared by the embedded seals, he would indeed find it difficult to escape easily. Nevertheless, when Han Li raised his gaze to meet the swiftly approaching kaleidoscopic light sea, the initial astonishment faded, and a subtle smirk appeared on his face. With a subtle shift of his body, his spiritual form flickered and merged once more with the surrounding light, vanishing as a mere shadow. At the same time, Han Li’s physical form suddenly rolled onto the ground, and as the five hues of light flashed across his body, he Then, as the five-colored light sea crashed down, it completely submerged the five-colored peacock that韩立 had transformed into. Yet at the next moment, a long laugh echoed from within the light sea, and as the peacock spread its wings, it surged forth, emerging from the sea. The successive seals embedded within the light sea seemed to have no effect whatsoever upon it. Although the five-colored peacock could not emit five-colored divine light as powerful as the other's, it was absolutely straightforward to use such light to protect itself under the same divine technique. "Five-colored transformation! Are you also from the Five-Light Clan? No—should you truly be from the Five-Light Clan, I would have recognized any being of Saint Rank or above! Perhaps... Well then, regardless of whether you are sent by those elders, I will expend the accumulated power of over a hundred years to eliminate you right here!" The fish merchant stood stunned, but after murmuring a few words, his face grew increasingly grave, even taking on a fierce and terrifying appearance, as though he suddenly recalled something deeply resented. As he spoke, the thin man raised his arm and pointed sharply toward the distance. The once-rumbling sea of five-colored light erupted in a thunderous roar, and the vibrant light streaks spiraled inward, coiling into a massive orb of five-colored light. Yet immediately, the orb spun around, and swiftly transformed into a spectral peacock, stretching over a hundred zhang in length. Compared to the five-colored peacock formed by Han Li, the scale of this colossal spectral form was vastly different. Yet the great peacock spirit did not immediately launch an attack upon Han Li. Instead, with a single flap of its wings, it vanished as if instantaneously transported to another place. But the very next moment, the fish merchant's five-colored light streaks surged beneath his feet, and the peacock spirit reappeared once more. Then, the man slightly pressed his feet against the floating shadow below, and suddenly snapped his ten fingers toward his own body. A dozen shimmering streaks flashed swiftly and vanished into his form. With another surge of inner energy, the giant peacock's qi reached the pinnacle of its late consolidation stage. A simple flap of its wings caused the surrounding void to blur and twist, while countless runes spontaneously materialized around it, radiating an unstoppable power.