After a brief moment, the luminous glow on the jade scroll subsided, and it once again appeared plain and ordinary. Han Li shook his wrist, tossing the scroll and a translucent jade pendant to the maiden in the flowing robe. The girl grasped both items firmly, briefly scanned them with her divine awareness, and then beamed with delight, thanking Han Li repeatedly. "Calculating the time, it seems that both the immortal lady and I have arrived a few days earlier than originally agreed. Why not take advantage of this time to find a suitable place and exchange some insights on our cultivation practices? Though I have fortunately reached the late Consolidation stage, my time spent at the mid-stage was relatively short, so there are still several aspects I would like to learn from my friend Ye." Han Li said with a smile. "Your words are most humble, Brother Han. Yet, the opportunity to exchange experiences with you is precisely what I have longed for. Moreover, I would also like to further discuss certain details of our journey to the realm of the demons with you. I have recently cleared out a stone cave at the far end of the valley. Shall we meet there to share our cultivation insights?" The young maiden in the feathered robe expressed interest as she heard Han Li's words. Han Li had no further objections and readily agreed. Thus, the two of them activated their flight spells and instantly transformed into two streaks of brilliant light, shooting straight toward the far end of the valley. "It's rather strange—my divination arts have completely failed on this person, yielding not a single clue at all." The graceful figure sighed and murmured. "Master, could it be that he carries the very herbs you seek, thus concealing my divination abilities? Or perhaps the elder didn't exert their full effort earlier?" The other taller figure, dressed in black armor, asked in surprise. "The herbs I seek, though extraordinary, are not so powerful as to possess a divine ability that could obscure their very presence. Otherwise, I wouldn't have journeyed so far to find them. If he truly harbors these herbs, even at such close range, I should have felt a subtle sense of it in my heart simply by being near. As for my spellcasting earlier, though I only drew upon a fraction of my abilities due to the previous divination attempt, it still wouldn't make sense that I received absolutely no information at all." The graceful figure pondered before shaking her head. "Then, how has this person managed to achieve such a feat?" "With the master's divination prowess, only a Mahayana cultivator could completely sever such a connection." The black-armored man said, somewhat stunned. "Indeed, that's quite strange. However, there are other possibilities that could explain how someone could shield my divination abilities so effectively. If the person possesses the same divination capacity—or if they have any of the several legendary immaterial or celestial bodies—such an achievement would be entirely feasible." The graceful figure pondered slowly. "Having the same divination ability? That seems unlikely. The master's divination strength is unparalleled throughout the spiritual realm, with only a few individuals on par. As for those several legendary celestial or immortal bodies—each one possesses the power to overturn an entire realm—how could a mere human race member possibly acquire them? If this person indeed possesses such bodies, they would surely have been treasured and carefully preserved as a secret by the human race, guarded like a precious artifact. How could they have allowed such a person to wander freely outside?" Upon hearing this, the man drew in a sharp breath, then rapidly shook his head as if drumming it. "Hmm, I also find it rather unlikely. For a realm as refined as the Spirit Realm, the probability of someone possessing a Shénlíng body is often one in a hundred. If that were the case, then this person should carry either fragments of the Xuan Tian relic or some replica of the Xuan Tian Sacred Treasures. As long as these fragments contain the corresponding principles of law capable of countering the celestial laws that govern divination, I would be unable to sense them or perform any divination at all. However, such Xuan Tian fragments—especially those that are genuine and rare—are extremely scarce. I've only heard of them, never actually seen them. Nevertheless, this scenario is most likely, otherwise the situation wouldn't make sense." The graceful figure spoke softly. Though wise and endowed with great powers, she could never have imagined that a complete Xuan Tian relic was already sealed within Han Li's body—something even individuals whose divination abilities surpassed hers would find utterly unyielding when attempting to read his essence. Thus, she settled on the idea of fragments or replicas crafted from such fragments. "The last time the master retrieved the fragments of the Xuan Tian Rui Ri Blade, he had other Xuan Tian remnants in his hands as well. This young man appears to be exceptionally well-endowed—no less than some of our own Sage Ancestors." Upon hearing this, the black-armored man drew in a sharp breath, his gaze now blazing with fervor toward the distant valley. "Don't forget the purpose of my journey. Until we confirm the whereabouts of the medicinal herbs, do not move this person." The graceful figure glanced at the black-armored man and said softly. "Master, please rest assured—my hands will remain steady and I shall never act without cause." At this, the man shivered, a cold start running through him, and hurriedly bowed. "This human has already reached the late Consolidation stage. Even if you were to intervene, you would not stand a chance against him. Yet, when we last met, he was only at the mid-Consolidation level. Now, upon seeing him again, he has clearly advanced to the late stage. It seems that while he is protected by Xuan Tian remnants, there must be other secrets he holds as well." The graceful figure glanced at the distant valley, her eyes flashing with a touch of surprise, and said, "The black-armored man naturally understands that his master has grown interested in that human cultivator—despite the absence of medicinal herbs, he would surely not easily let go of him. He silently chuckled, yet on the surface remained respectful and inquired, 'Master, shall we continue to monitor them as we are, or take any further action?' 'These two are among the elite combatants of their clan. Their decision to gather here instead of staying at the stronghold indicates they have plans for something significant. It seems others will also arrive. Until all have gathered, we should simply wait. After all, our earlier divination clearly pointed to the medicinal herbs being linked to that human woman of Tianfeng lineage. We must avoid stirring up unnecessary alarm.' The graceful figure spoke without hesitation. 'Your judgment is sound. Once everyone has arrived, the chances of uncovering the herbs' whereabouts will greatly increase.' "If anyone else shows any signs of it, then that young human boy from before can be directly ruled out." The black-armored man nodded repeatedly in agreement. "Yes, that would be ideal. But judging by their current appearance, the arrival of the others will still take some time. For now, you go and meditate within my treasure chamber for a while." The graceful figure spoke calmly, then, with a simple grasp and release, a thick wave of rosy mist surged forth, within which a towering pink flower tree, several dozen feet high, gradually came into view. The black-armored man bowed and acknowledged, then, with a swift movement, vanished into the tree. The graceful figure herself leapt directly onto the tree, shimmered briefly, merged with it, and then, slightly blurred, gradually faded into a translucent phantom. ... Five days later, in the sky far beyond the valley, seven-colored glimmers of light flashed continuously, and then a massive, long, jade-green vessel, stretching over a hundred zhang, emerged and sped steadily toward the valley. This vessel is divided into three layers, uniformly emerald in color, its surface inscribed with successive layers of magical arrays and densely arranged symbols of various hues—clearly a rare and exceptional flying treasure. On the highest platform at the summit of the great vessel, four figures stand side by side, speaking softly among themselves. One is a blurred figure radiating bright white light, another a beautiful woman dressed in a yellow long gown, a third a lean man clad in simple coarse robes, and a fourth an elderly scholar of about sixty. "Um, Lady Qianqiu, you have had more contact with the mortal race, so I'll entrust you with handling all the interactions with them. We three will certainly provide full support at the time." The slender man spoke calmly. "Rest assured, that creature was originally lacking in intelligence, and with the secret treasure bestowed by the elder, we shall be able to fully control it. Alas, it cannot be stored within our storage bracelet, otherwise we wouldn't have needed to claim one of our spots entering the realm of demons." The woman in yellow robes agreed, yet expressed a slight sense of regret. "With that creature under our command, we can match half of our collective strength. Claiming one spot isn't much to ask. Then, let us prepare and head down shortly." The figure in radiant white light, however, remained unconcerned. Clearly, this person was the leader among the group, and everyone promptly nodded in agreement and began making their way toward the great vessel. At the same time, several thousand li in the opposite direction of the valley, three streaks of brilliant light suddenly appeared and swiftly shot toward the valley. Leading the procession was a golden glow, within which stood a middle-aged man with a pale golden complexion—none other than the elder of the Long family. Among the other two streaks of brilliant light were a black-robed man bearing a scar on his face, and a bearded man with an expressionless countenance.