A sharp, rushing sound erupted as a dozen streaks of golden light burst forth from the Dharma Form's six eyes, striking the fleeing silver beasts with pinpoint accuracy in a single flash. The silver beasts instantly howled, their bodies dissolving and vanishing within the golden radiance. Witnessing this, the magian warrior and the elder, though aware that Han Li's cultivation surely surpassed their own, could not help but grow pale. After all, they had personally engaged with these silver beasts for some time, intimately knowing their prowess. To see such a "senior" effortlessly eliminate them with mere gestures revealed a power far beyond their comprehension. As the silver beasts disappeared, the other creatures previously lingering nearby, under the leadership of the green beast, began to scatter in panic. Countless beasts surged swiftly toward the deeper reaches of the grasslands, leaving the surrounding space eerily empty within moments. Han Li showed no intention of pursuing further. Instead, he expanded his divine awareness outward, scanning the surrounding areas, and discovered that the other beasts had also received the news, fleeing in disorder. The terrifying wave of beasts had thus been completely dispersed. Feeling this unfold, Han Li exhaled gently, his expression relaxing. "Thank you so much for your life-saving assistance, elder. If it weren't for your timely intervention, I and my companion would surely have perished at the jaws of these bright wolf beasts." After casting a spell to heal his shoulder wound, the Magian from the demon race flew alongside the elder to Han Li's vicinity, gazing at the fierce, three-headed, six-armed form with a sense of reverence. "It's nothing—just a small favor. And I only acted after you agreed to my request." Han Li glanced at the two, replied calmly, then gave a slight nod of his shoulder, and the massive form vanished. "Indeed, our lives were saved by your seniors. I wonder what we, the younger ones, might possibly do to serve you?" The elder mage blinked several times at his triangular eyes, then spoke respectfully. "First, tell me about yourselves—how did you come to be here?" Han Li did not immediately respond, but instead asked a question. "We are the guardian cultivators from Xueya City. This time, we were sent by the city's magistrate to slay the Hao Lang Beast King in order to drive off the current wave of wild beasts. Yet, unexpectedly, we nearly perished here." The magian Han replied, his hands clasped firmly. Though they could not sense Han Li's cultivation level, they naturally knew he must be a remarkably powerful magister, and thus showed no hesitation in maintaining proper decorum. "Given your cultivation level, you managed to penetrate deep into the midst of the beast herd, and even faced a foe as formidable as the Hao Lang Beast King—killing him must have been no easy task. As for Xueya City, I have never heard of it. Is it one of the nearby settlements?" After a brief pause, Han Li asked with a hint of curiosity. Though he had gathered some information and received a set of jade scrolls from the elder of the Long family prior to their departure, giving him a general understanding of the magical realm, he could hardly be expected to know every city in detail. Since the materials didn't mention it, he naturally assumed that Xueya City must not be very large. "It seems, then, that you came from another region. We were able to blend into the herd and defeat the beast king thanks to several specially crafted treasures and medicinal elixirs. Otherwise, relying solely on our own abilities, how would we have dared to venture into this surge of beasts and seek our own demise? As for Xueya City—it is indeed a small town not far from here. While not particularly large, it holds a certain reputation locally. Our city's master, Bing, is actually a great deity of the magical race!" Naturally, there was no reason to conceal these details, and the elder of the magical race replied without hesitation. "Ah, from the way you describe it, Xueya City appears to be quite prosperous, with a high-ranking master residing there!" "Is there anything special about it?" Han Li was somewhat surprised. "Our elder may not be aware, but the Blood Crow City was built upon a vein of bloodlight crystal ore. The bloodlight crystals produced here are essential for many practitioners of blood-based magical arts. Our city's magistrate himself specializes in the renowned Blood River Technique of the Sacred Realm. Otherwise, how could someone of his stature be so humble as to serve as city magistrate in such a remote, modest town? Moreover, although the city is small, it is the only such settlement within a million li radius. Travelers from nearby areas who come to the grasslands to hunt mythical beasts invariably stay here for several days. If our elder does not mind, he is most welcome to rest with me in the city. We are currently hosting a small auction—perhaps there is something of interest to our elder." The elderly mage gently and carefully said. "An auction? I do have some interest, but at present I cannot afford to waste time on it. I have urgent matters that require me to proceed." Han Li shook his head and firmly declined. The elder mage sighed, a touch of disappointment evident on his face. "Senior, are you indeed heading to the Wasteland?" the magian giant asked hesitantly. "How do you know I'm going to the Wasteland?" Han Li's expression darkened, and a chilling aura radiated from his body. "Senior, please don't misunderstand! Any traveler passing through our city's vicinity either heads deep into the grasslands to hunt monsters or, naturally, goes to the Wasteland. Beyond that, I can't think of any other destination accessible via this route," the giant quickly explained, his face turning serious. "So, according to your words, one must necessarily pass through your Blood Raven City to reach the Wasteland?" Han Li sensed the underlying implication in the giant's words and asked coldly. "Of course not! But if Senior wishes to go to the Wasteland now, he would likely need to stay in our city for at least half a month," the elder mage interjected urgently. "Oh, is that so? Does someone else have to be blocking the way ahead?" Han Li furrowed his brows, speaking with a noticeably serious tone. "Senior, you must be jesting. How could anyone dare to commit such a breach of protocol in such a place? However, on the eastern side, in that remote region leading to the wild frontier, another valley is currently experiencing a terrifying surge of beasts. Compared to that, the current wave of皓wolf beasts here is truly insignificant. Even a magus-level presence like Senior would find it extremely perilous. This surge has been raging for nearly half a month and is expected to last another ten or so days before fully subsiding. At present, only our city remains relatively safe and suitable for the seniors to rest and recuperate." The Magian explained in detail. "What kind of beast surge could be so formidable? Could it possibly be the Iron-Toothed Beasts?" Han Li asked, his eyes narrowing in astonishment. According to the magical realm records he has access to, the Iron-Tooth Beast is indeed one of the most terrifying creatures in the magical realm's grasslands. Not only does it hold a high rank, but its herd numbers often reach into the millions. All the magical clans living near the grasslands have long regarded it as a source of constant dread. "If it truly is an Iron-Tooth Beast forming a wave of creatures, I would not hesitate to urge the elder to reconsider. With the elder's divine abilities, as long as he possesses specific artifacts capable of countering this type of beast, he should be able to successfully navigate through such a massive herd. However, the current surge of creatures from the eastern region is exceptionally rare even within the entire Sacred Realm—specifically, it is the Butterfly-Tail Beast." The magian Han took a deep breath and spoke with a hint of apprehension. "The Butterfly-Tail Beast—aren't those renowned for their venomous nature? This seems impossible. Doesn't this creature typically dwell deep within mountain forests? How could it have appeared near the grasslands?" Han's expression finally turned serious. "Indeed, it is precisely this type of beast. As for how it has come to be located in this region, It was only recently that such a beast suddenly surged forth from deep within the grasslands and then remained stationed eastward, refusing to move. Many of the nearby companions had thus flocked to this city in large numbers. However, according to the creature's nature, it would never linger in one place for more than a month. As long as this city did not actively provoke it, there should be no issue. Moreover, even if these butterfly-tailed beasts did launch an attack, the city's defenses were far from ordinary. "That's exactly what the magian from the mage clan said, speaking in one breath. This does indeed pose a real challenge. Though the butterfly-tailed beasts are only slightly higher in rank than the iron-toothed ones, their toxic mist is exceptionally potent—it can remain concentrated in one area for an entire day without dispersing, and gradually erode protective spiritual energies and defensive measures, making them utterly difficult to counter. Just imagining being completely enveloped in an endless expanse of toxic mist, one would find it quite overwhelming. Han Li pondered quietly, his eyes flashing. "You two wait a moment. This matter is significant—I need to consult with a few of my companions." As soon as he finished speaking, Han Li flipped his palm and extracted a yellow scroll from it. After muttering a few soft words to it, he raised his hand and cast it into the air. At once, a beam of red light shot forth, flashing briefly before vanishing into the void. Although the Magian giant and the elder were somewhat astonished, they dared not utter a single word of objection under Han Li's overwhelming presence. They could only remain still and patiently await the arrival of Han Li's companion—the so-called "Magical Sovereign," Han Li himself. Yet the astonishment in their hearts was unimaginable. After all, though the magical realm boasted countless powerful beings, it was rare indeed to see so many Tai-zhen Lords appear at once—something truly breathtaking. The magian warrior and the elder now felt only a trembling sense of urgency, with no room for further thoughts or plans. "Brother Han, you truly conveyed the message just now, didn't you? There's an even more formidable wave of beasts ahead—specifically, the rare and venomous butterfly-tailed creatures," said the elder of the Long family, turning only briefly to the two Tai-zhen beings before him, and immediately addressing Han with a serious expression. "I learned this directly from these two esteemed friends—there's no doubt about it. Once we proceed a little further and conduct a simple investigation, we can easily verify the truth of what has been reported." Han replied calmly. "If that's the case, then our journey will indeed face significant delays. If there are only a few tens of thousands, or even a few hundred thousand, butterfly-tailed beasts, our forces, with our current methods, can easily eliminate them completely. But should a tide of beasts form, even if we combine our efforts to break through, we would likely suffer significant exhaustion and injuries. The Saintess Qianqi also sighed lightly as she spoke.