The black-armored man and the petite woman both grew tense. Even the white-robed youth, who had previously maintained a composed expression, suddenly displayed a subtle change in demeanor. "With the reminder from Jing Yan, it seems this scenario is indeed plausible. Calculating the timing, the chances that those two human cultivators would encounter the three elders of Lì appear to be quite substantial. If that's the case, then this person's prowess surpasses our initial expectations. At the very least, in the presence of one Magistrate, I believe it would not be difficult for me to defeat the three elders of Lì; however, to eliminate them all at once and secure their complete annihilation remains a challenge." The black-armored man said, reflecting thoughtfully. "Therefore, we must indeed regard this person as a major threat. Should he be the one who actually killed the three elders of Lì, even with the assistance of Yin and Yang Two Stalwarts, it would prove quite difficult to hold him in place on the battlefield. With such strength, if he truly intends to flee, unless the Sage Ancestor personally intervenes or he is trapped in a position from which escape is impossible, it will be absolutely impossible to stop him." "The petite woman murmured, her face showing evident hesitation. 'Indeed, that's true. Moreover, with this person joining the defense of Yitian City, it would surely become a major variable.'" The black-armored man's eyes flashed, his expression growing increasingly gloomy. The hall fell into quiet silence, and everyone else furrowed their brows, deep in thought. "Hmph. If all else fails, we'll resort to that method once again to eliminate this individual. As long as we lure him in, even if he possesses the greatest talents, he'll be helpless—trapped, unable to escape. Didn't we eliminate two fully merged human cultivators exactly that way last time?" The petite woman suddenly proposed an unusual suggestion. "We absolutely cannot resort to that method again. The last time we employed it, we lost nearly a thousand magical cavalry and over a dozen Jialun War Magnates. If we use it once more, the losses will surely exceed those of the previous instance. These are our holy clan's carefully nurtured elite—by no means can we afford to sacrifice them so easily." The fire-armored giant was startled and immediately voiced his strong objection. "Hmph, but if we don't use this method, and if that person escapes, I suspect the number of Saint-kin who perish at his hands will far exceed the current losses. Moreover, if he truly is the one the Bloodlight Elder is seeking, and we allow him to slip through our fingers, who among us will be able to bear the wrath of the Saint Ancestor?" The black-armored man snorted, firmly countering. "My earlier suggestion was merely a hunch—how could it be so coincidentally linked to the Force Venerable?" The fire-armored giant's eyes flashed with fire, and he could only shake his head with a wry smile. "Then perhaps, we should investigate further before making a decision. Nevertheless, regardless of what unfolds, we must prepare accordingly. Though it may not necessarily require the full implementation of this measure." The black-armored man paused slightly, then added. "Cang, what do you mean? Just a moment ago, you insisted we had to employ this method to deal with him—now you're saying it might not even be necessary?" The petite lady raised her brows slightly, looking somewhat displeased. "Master Yuxian, there's no need to be angry. Though the powers of the Yin and Yang Monks are strong, together they can hardly surpass my own. Since the Saint Ancestor has sent them out to investigate and track down the murderers of the Three Masters of Li Zun, I'm certain he must have devised a strategy specifically tailored for them. Otherwise, if that person could defeat the Three Masters of Li Zun, defeating the Yin and Yang Monks would surely not be a difficult task." The black-armored man replied calmly and composedly. "Agreed," said the petite lady, her expression not much relieved. "With the capabilities of Master Xueguang, we truly have no need to worry. Then, the methods we mentioned earlier shall serve as our contingency plan." The fire-armored giant chuckled and seemed to have finally found peace of mind. "Cold Brother, what do you think?" she asked, still looking somewhat reserved, and turned her gaze toward the young man in white robes. "I don't care what means you've prepared to deal with the humans—those human lives must be taken by me personally. This person possesses a rare cold power that will prove invaluable to me." The young man's eyes flashed with a green glow, and he spoke with a piercingly cold tone. "Rest assured, little sister, I won't compete with Brother Cold for this matter. I'm merely curious to hear Brother Cang's thoughts." The petite woman blinked in surprise, then smiled lightly. "Indeed, since Brother Cold has made this decision, I will certainly see that it comes to pass. However, I shall claim half of the treasures this person carries. The other half shall go to Lady Yú and Brother Yan. I believe Brother Cold will have no objection to this arrangement." The black-armored man paused slightly, then turned his eyes with a thoughtful expression. "I only need the rare cold power of that human cultivator. The other treasures, please divide them as you see fit." The white-robed youth replied with calm indifference. "Little sister and Brother Yan also have no objections!" The petite woman blinked her beautiful eyes, then nodded with a pleased smile, readily agreeing. The Fire-armor Giant, hearing this young woman represent his own views, remained silent, offering no dissent. "Very well, then, let it stand as decided. First, we shall dispatch a contingent of personnel to investigate the circumstances surrounding the demise of the three Masters of Strength. Then, we shall await the arrival of the Yin and Yang Masters. I believe, before the Day of Five Yangs and the Moon's Transformation, we shall have sufficient clarity on who exactly was responsible for the deaths of the three Masters of Strength. Should it indeed be the human cultivator from Yitian City, we shall proceed according to the method previously agreed upon. Should it be anyone else, we shall follow our original plan." The Black-armor giant issued the final decision with authority. Yet this object was sealed by an eerie spell, which he had no time to unravel during his journey. Now, having entered Yitian City, he finally had the opportunity to study it more closely. From within the wooden box, intermittent pulses of cold and scorching heat subtly radiated out, and it effectively blocked all spiritual probes—remarkably unusual. Han Li carefully examined the box for a long while, and suddenly, two brilliant blue glimmers burst forth within his pupils, directly illuminating the depths of the box. As these blue flashes flickered, his expression subtly shifted, and he did not immediately withdraw his spiritual sight. Time passed slowly, and Han Li's gaze remained fixed upon the box, as if his entire being had transformed into a statue. Thus, three days and three nights passed in the blink of an eye. By now, Han Li's complexion was slightly pale, and the blue glimmers in his eyes had dimmed somewhat compared to before. After a full cup of tea's worth of time, Han Li's expression grew somewhat strange. With a single hand gesture, the blue glow in his eyes gradually faded away. "There's something to be said—this box itself is a microcosm, sealed within thirteen ancient prohibitive spells. If it weren't for the Ming and Qing-era spiritual vision that allows me to perceive ancient spells, I'd likely be completely at a loss to understand anything at all. "Each of these spells is exceptionally powerful; without spending several centuries meditating and gradually unraveling them layer by layer, it would be impossible to open the box. Yet it seems these spells weren't laid down by that bald magical being. I have no idea what lies inside, yet the care taken to seal it is truly remarkable." Han Li's face shifted between gloom and brightness, and he murmured these thoughts in a barely audible tone. Then, he placed the wooden box gently on the ground before him and fixed his gaze upon it, deeply contemplating. After a full meal's worth of time, Han Li's eyes brightened, as though he suddenly remembered something: "Although we may not yet be able to break this seal completely, if we employ that peculiar foreign arcane technique, we should be able to peer inside and examine what lies within. However, should the contents inside be malevolent or harmful, that would certainly pose some difficulties!" Han Li seemed uncertain, his eyes slightly narrowed as he pondered once more. Yet this time, within just a brief moment, he broke into a quiet smile. "Even if we do encounter something truly maleficent, it would merely cost us a little of our spiritual awareness—enough to recover fully within a month of meditation. Since this object has been sealed by such a powerful enchantment, it surely merits our investigation." He instantly made up his mind, no longer hesitating at all, and merely shook his sleeve. A flash of light revealed several dozen translucent, five-colored spheres that shot out from his sleeve, spinning around him before settling into still, radiant orbs of luminous energy. Within these shimmering radiance, faintly enclosed were several luminous, five-colored eyes, pulsing with an eerie glow. Han Li flipped his palm, and suddenly an additional five-colored orb appeared, which he then cupped to his chest, immediately beginning to chant a strange, foreign incantation. At the same time, his other palm struck sharply against his forehead. A golden, misty aura surged and rolled downward, revealing a golden immortal embryo fully formed, its hands forming an unusual hand seal, while its mouth continued to chant in unison. The five-colored eyes embedded within the surrounding radiance suddenly burst forth with intense brilliance, projecting slender, finger-thick beams of five-colored light that swiftly vanished into the embryo. At the same moment, the golden embryo emitted a low, resonant cry, and suddenly directed its hand seal toward the five-colored orb floating just above the center of the body, suspended at the chest. A golden ethereal form shot forth from the embryo, and in a single flash, merged seamlessly into the orb it had touched. Within the orb, a faint image of a Yuan婴 appeared, serene and calm. Upon seeing this, the golden Yuan婴 couldn't help but smile slightly, and with a swift motion, extended a small hand toward the orb once more. The surface of the orb shimmered with a cascade of five hues, gently swelling and contracting before vanishing in a "whoosh," transforming into a streak of light that entered and settled within the wooden box on the ground. ...Within a hazy space, the streak of five-colored light flashed once, appearing mysteriously. Then, the light rippled and shifted, gradually taking the form of a blurred humanoid silhouette. Though the face was somewhat indistinct, the attire clearly revealed it to be none other than Han Li. As soon as the figure materialized, he raised his head and surveyed the surroundings, his eyes flashing with blue light. "Hmm, this doesn't quite resemble the Su Mi space—it seems more like a spatial illusion or a spell barrier. Perhaps this fragment of consciousness hasn't penetrated through the wooden box and has instead become trapped within some layer of the barrier," murmured the image of Han Li, clearly surprised.