Bao Hua, seeing the situation, merely lightly pressed her palm, forming an unusual hand seal. A deep rumble followed, and the massive pink flower beneath the giant stone figures swiftly rotated, then sprayed out two shimmering beams of light in quick succession. Each beam was thick, translucent, and remarkably solid, as if tangible, rushing forward with the speed of lightning—vanishing in an instant and striking precisely before the giant’s body. The two stone giants were startled, attempting to move to evade, but it was too late. The beams passed through their protective luminous halos, vanishing almost instantly into their massive forms. The giants could only emit a startled, low roar as a sudden cascade of white light burst across their bodies, blossoming into crystalline flowers that spread across every inch of their surfaces. In a matter of moments, both stone figures were instantly encased in a mysterious, crystalline ice, completely motionless. Watching the two figures now frozen within the crystal, Bao Hua simply raised her hand and made a gesture without a word. The vast crystal on its surface flashed with white light, rapidly shrinking. In a short while, it had shrunk to the size of a clenched fist and was easily slipped into the woman's sleeve. "Congratulations, Master! The great foe has been vanquished!" At that moment, the black crocodile finally regained his composure and hurried forward a few steps to say. "These three are merely three manifestations of the Bloodlight Region—how could they be considered true adversaries? On the contrary, each of the six manifestations of the Six Poles is a vital ally. Having been struck by my setting-sun arrow, they will not recover their original power for over a hundred years." The blossom spoke calmly. "Should we not pursue them further and eliminate all of them now? This is a rare opportunity!" the black crocodile gently suggested. "No need. Since the Six Poles have willingly sacrificed their vital energy to escape my Radiant Sun's influence, they will surely deploy other life-saving techniques and retreat to distant lands. Even if I pursue them with all my might, the chances of catching up are not particularly high." It is still more urgent to secure the Tian Tan flower at this moment. Otherwise, should this flower truly slip away from our sight, we would have to expend much more effort later. "Let's go!" Bo Hua paused briefly before making her decision. "Yes, subordinate will carry out the superior's instructions!" The Han official bowed respectfully. Subsequently, the great flower beneath Bo Hua's feet gently rotated, then once again emitted a soft pink glow, wrapping both figures within and vanishing in a flash into the void. For a moment, the once bustling space now stood empty, with no trace of any living presence. ... At a hidden gully far beyond countless miles, two silver-lit thunder arrays—one large, one small—roared to life, rising steadily into the lower sky. The two arrays overlapped, one encircling the other. At the center of the magical formation, two upright figures floated in mid-air. One wore a light green robe, with crystalline wings flashing with electric light behind him; the other was enveloped in dancing electric serpents, each hand cradling a silver disc. It is precisely Han Li and Lei Yunzi! "Friend Han, are you ready? As for this dual-thunder array, I believe I have thoroughly studied it from a theoretical standpoint and am confident it should work without any issues. However, I have never actually put it into practice—should anything go wrong, then it will be entirely up to you to bear the consequences." Lei Yunzi held out his hands, his jade plates glowing with brilliant white light, electric arcs swirling and dancing around him, yet he laughed heartily at Han Li, clearly filled with excitement. "Haha, if that's the case, then I certainly accept the risk. But how can I be sure that Brother Lei has the same confidence as I do in our joint journey through the array? If Brother Lei himself feels secure, then what could possibly concern me? Moreover, I've just briefly reviewed the secret technique of this dual-thunder array, and I also feel it's quite solid, with no major concerns." Han Li smiled gently from the side. "Hmph! You sound so confident in me, as if I were the one who's always on the brink of failure. Yet in truth, you still retain that same cautious, patient demeanor—exactly as you did hundreds "Well, I'd bet those two are on their way now. Let's go," Li Yunzi muttered, flipping his eyes. With that, two brilliant talismans suddenly shot from his hands and swiftly merged into the two thunder arrays. At the same time, he quickly pressed a series of hand seals and began murmuring incantations. A thunderous roar erupted, instantly awakening both arrays. Countless electric arcs shot out and burst into splinters across the arrays, spreading silver lightning throughout. Amid the clamor, Li Yunzi suddenly roared, and several thick arcs—each as wide as water barrels—erupted from the center of the arrays, engulfing both himself and Han Li completely. The two vanished into the arrays. ... A minute later, ripples of energy rippled through the surrounding void, and a soft pink glow appeared, then blossomed into a magnificent pink flower. As the petals slowly unfurled, the figures of Bao Hua and the black crocodile emerged from within the flower. Although the thunder array had already dissipated, when the young woman scanned the space where the array had once stood, her expression subtly changed. "The fluctuations are completely different from those of the earlier transmission—now even I can no longer determine where the person might have been transported!" she murmured, her beautiful eyes for the first time revealing a touch of surprise. "This is impossible! Didn't the young lady already grasp half of the array's fundamental principles? How could things have changed so drastically?" the black crocodile was startled and asked in astonishment. "Not only that, but the subtle imprint connection I've always sensed has also been severed. Either the person has perished completely, or he has truly escaped to a distance of tens of thousands of miles." The woman shook her head. Upon hearing this, the black crocodile naturally grew increasingly anxious, yet found himself at a loss for words. "Given the residual spatial fluctuations here, it's most likely the latter." It seems I have underestimated these two. Indeed, they possess the ability to perform long-distance transmission. Well, though the lotus blossom may have been of some use to me on that day, it still did not warrant me expending my vital energy to divinate for it. Let us then proceed to the human realm! It is there that the true herbs capable of healing me must reside. Only once we reach that place and perform the divination again at close range can we obtain more detailed information!" The lotus blossom's eyes sparkled twice, yet she remained calm and composed, showing no trace of annoyance, simply speaking in a steady, unhurried tone. Upon seeing the woman's composed demeanor, the black crocodile felt somewhat surprised, yet naturally deferred without hesitation, promptly nodding in agreement. The lotus blossom nodded, but suddenly felt a subtle unease. Frowning slightly, she glanced in a particular direction, her beautiful eyes narrowing momentarily. After a prolonged pause, however, she shook her head, firmly pushing away the lingering sense of doubt, and then stepped firmly upon the massive flower beneath her. At once, a flash of霞light illuminated the sky, and the giant flower carried the two figures swiftly toward the human realm. ... At a distance of ten thousand miles, above an endless expanse of vast lake, a clear and resonant thunderclap echoed, sending out countless silver arcs that instantly coalesced into a massive thunder array, pulsing and expanding and contracting in the air. Then, with another thunderous boom, the array burst into brilliant, dazzling flashes of lightning, and the forms of Han Li and Lei Yunzi materialized before them. Both looked around with wide eyes, their faces now bright with joy. "Indeed, this dual thunder array has successfully transported us to this distant location. The constant feeling of being watched that I've had has completely vanished. Nevertheless, for added security, I shall now part ways with you and proceed on my own path," Lei Yunzi said, turning to Han Li with a composed demeanor. "I've been thinking the same thing! Unfortunately, this dual thunder array requires both of us to activate it simultaneously; otherwise, it would serve as an excellent life-saving measure." Han Li nodded, adding with a touch of regret. "Heh, how could there be anything perfectly perfect in the world? That we've managed to meet and survive this great peril—already a remarkable fortune, a near escape from our fate. But as the saying goes, 'those who survive great trials will surely reap blessings in the future.' Who knows, perhaps even better things await us both down the road." Li Yunzi's expression flashed with a moment of surprise, and he chuckled warmly. "Why wait until the future? Already, your acquisition of the Tian Tan flower is a great blessing." Han Li looked at Li Yunzi and suddenly smiled. "Indeed, is it not? Does my friend also find the Tian Tan flower particularly appealing?" Li Yunzi blinked, smiling slightly. "No, Li brother has mistaken me! Though the Tian Tan flower is excellent, it is unfortunately at odds with the cultivation method I follow. I have little interest in it. Well, then, I shall be off. I hope to see you again in the future." After shaking his head to dismiss the remark, Han Li immediately bowed both hands and took his leave. "Then, I shall wish you a smooth journey," said Lei Yunzi, his shoulders relaxing and a smile spreading across his face as he bowed to Han Li. Han Li said nothing further, merely nodded, then his body radiated a strong green glow, transforming into a streak of green light and swiftly vanishing into the sky. After seeing Han Li's light fade beyond the horizon, Lei Yunzi also turned into a silver streak and sped off in the opposite direction. ... Han Li made no stop at all, continuing his flight steadily toward the distant lands away from the human realm, for three days and three nights, until he reached the sky above a desolate mountain of scattered stones. Feeling certain that his pursuers could no longer catch up, he slowed his flight and landed at mid-height on the mountain. With a series of murmured incantations and a single hand gesture, Han Li was instantly enveloped in a yellow glow and then vanished into the mountain stone. A moment later, Han Li suddenly appeared within a cave at the base of Luanshishan. With his sleeves swirling, dozens of array flags burst forth as points of luminous spirit light, flashing briefly before vanishing into the surrounding void. Instantly, a delicate layer of pale light enveloped the cave, sealing it in place. Only then did Han Li exhale deeply, settling onto a piece of green stone at the center of the cave. With a single hand motion, several jade vials of varying sizes rose one after another and floated before him. He gazed solemnly, drawing out about fifteen pills of different colors from the vials and swallowing them all at once. Closing his eyes, he then pressed his palms together, entering a state of meditation. Now, he not only had to restore the nearly depleted inner qi within his body, but also needed to fully transmute the potent, lingering effects of the pills he had consumed raw. Without combining both efforts, it would simply be impossible to achieve this within two or three months. (Recently I've been a bit at a loss. First, the neighborhood power went out for two days, then last night my wireless network card suddenly stopped working. Now I have to find another location to upload the chapters. Quite frustrating!)