"Dragon-magic Grass!" "Impossible!" The voices of Bao Hua and Yuan Yan came one after the other. Bao Hua, though somewhat stunned, remained firmly in place. The young man in the black robe, however, after shouting, leapt suddenly and blurred into the air, vanishing entirely from sight. Han Li only felt a flash of black light, and then Yuan Yan, the Saint Ancestor, appeared suddenly, accompanied by a gust of wind. With a single stretch of his hand, his five fingers hardened into iron hooks and surged straight toward the pale silver spiritual grass, gripping it with astonishing speed. The entire movement flowed seamlessly, and the force of his grasp was as swift as lightning. Now, the black-robed youth's face was slightly distorted, his eyes blazing red, fixed intently on the pale silver spiritual grass—so completely absorbed that nothing else seemed to occupy his gaze. Han Li's expression darkened. With a sudden sweep of his sleeve, the five-colored ice blocks vanished in an instant. He roared, then drove forward a massive fist encased in scales, transforming into a beam of golden light. A thunderous roar echoed through the air. Amid the interweaving golden and dark energies, a hurricane surged skyward, its surging waves sweeping out in all directions. The entire sky trembled violently, and countless slender white streaks mysteriously appeared in the nearby void, only to twist and vanish moments later. At the epicenter of the explosion, two figures flickered and shot out in opposite directions, only to stagger and regain their balance several moments later at distances of several dozen zhangs apart. These were Han Li and Yuan Yan, the Saint Ancestor. They had clearly shared the momentum of the attack, each matching the other's strength. Han Li slowly raised his magically transformed face, his gaze toward the young man in black robes icy and piercing. A surge of anger flashed across his features before he boomed, "So, you intend to engage me in a direct clash? If so, I shall not hesitate to join you." As he spoke, a flash of golden light appeared on his shoulder, revealing a second golden image of his transformed head, while ripples spread along his ribs, giving rise simultaneously to two additional golden, scaly magical arms. In his form as a two-headed, four-armed magical deity, Han Li simultaneously clenched each of his four arms, and an even more powerful aura than before surged forth from his body. "Second Nirvana Transformation! You've indeed refined the Nirvana Body to a high level," the distant observer, Bao Hua, murmured, her expression briefly startled. Since both of you are familiar with this item, would you kindly first elaborate on it in detail for me, and then proceed with the rest of the matter?" Han Li paid no attention to the questions from the young man in black robes, instead speaking coldly. "The Magi Grass and that Heavenly Thunder Core are both celestial medicinal herbs unique to the higher realms. As Yuan Yan mentioned, their effects are particularly beneficial to our Saint Clan. However, due to certain reasons, compared to myself, Yuan Yan values this herb even more! Whether Yuan Yan can ultimately take the final step may very well hinge on whether he secures this rare herb. Additionally, I would like to add one more point—some time ago, Yuan Yan conceived an innovative idea to cultivate true Magi Grass using several other similar herbs. Yet, as of now, he has not succeeded in doing so." "Enough, Lady Baohua! You've spoken far too much!" Just as Baohua, unaware of her own thoughts, had only lightly laughed to reveal most of the significance of the Magician's Herb to Yuanyan's Saint Ancestral, the young man in black robes grew visibly displeased and suddenly roared, cutting off the white-clad woman's words mid-speech. Baohua glanced at Yuanyan's Saint Ancestral with a graceful look, slightly lifting the corner of her mouth, and then ceased speaking. "Ah, now I understand!" Han Li seemed to ponder deeply. "Young man Han, since Baohua has already made her point, allow me to state clearly—my determination is absolute: I must have the Magician's Herb. Should you refuse, I will even sacrifice my main spirit essence to ensure you remain with me forever." The young man in black robes' face now bore a fierce expression, as though truly resolute. "If I prove to be of no use to you, I certainly don't insist on staying in your hands—yet, do you not find it rather frivolous to take me so easily?" Han Li, after a subtle thought, replied calmly. "As long as you agree to hand over the Magician's Herb to me, everything else shall be settled Though I am the Sacred Ancestor of the Demon Realm, I must admit that many of my treasures are truly longed-for by your human cultivators. Hearing that Master Han's resolve had softened, the black-robed youth immediately felt a surge of joy. After having witnessed Han's second Nirvana Transformation, he no longer felt confident in capturing him—thus, he gladly settled for a gentle approach to secure the silver elixir. "Heh, let's discuss the matter of the Magmatic Grass later. My transaction with Elder Baohua still hasn't been fully completed yet," Han chuckled, offering a noncommittal reply. "Very well. Then I shall wait until Master Han has finished handling the other matters," the Yuan Yan Sacred Ancestor said, after a brief hesitation, and finally agreed. "Elder Baohua, I've presented so many medicinal herbs just now, yet you haven't shown any particular interest. If I now have nothing more to offer, and still find no items you find appealing, then I shall not be held responsible," Han said, his gaze sweeping over the white-robed woman, his voice steady and serious. "You first bring forth the other medicinal herbs. When you've truly come up empty-handed, then we can discuss the rest," Baohua said with a slight lift of her brows, speaking with calm ease. After placing these two spiritual artifacts into the bottle, Han Li glanced again at the white-robed woman across from him. The composed demeanor on the face of the Treasure Blossom Sage had long since vanished; now, with her star-like eyes fixed upon the silver lotus bud, her delight was unmistakable. Though the white-robed woman said nothing, Han Li, observing the scene, immediately understood. He then glanced briefly at the Yuan Yan Sage on the other side. While the Yuan Yan Sage also gazed at the silver lotus bud and silver lotus stalk, his expression carried a hint of doubt—clearly, he did not recognize their origins. After quickly pondering this, Han Li exhaled gently and said to the Treasure Blossom Sage, "It seems this item is precisely what you've been seeking. Could you please introduce its name and origin? It would settle the long-standing curiosity in my mind." "If you don't even know its name, then why ask at all? My intuition was correct—there truly is something you possess that I have been seeking." But looking at your demeanor, it seems you don't intend to simply hand everything over to me just like this." Bao Hua gently brushed her silken hair, finally shifting her gaze from the silver lotus bud and said to Han Li in a calm tone. "The medicinal herbs originally presented may be acceptable. However, the several herbs I have recently obtained—each one should have originated from the Immortal Realm. Though I may not know their exact origins, I am certain they are unique and unparalleled within the realms of the Spirit and Demon Worlds. Would any elder be so willing to hand them over so easily? Moreover, at the outset, I only mentioned retrieving the herbs for your inspection. I never agreed to deliver them outright." Han Li did not immediately respond, but simply spoke calmly. "When we are separated and living apart, I too will strive to secure greater benefits. Very well, then—what conditions would you like to propose? Please go ahead and state them clearly." I possess several treasures and techniques obtained from elder beings in the spiritual realm, as well as some genuine spiritual essences and pills particularly useful for combined-stage cultivators—there are a few such items in my possession. Were it not for the fact that our cultivation methods differ, and if you asked me for my personal experiences and insights from when I attained the stage of Great Perfection, I would certainly be able to share them with you." Upon hearing this, Baohua did not express surprise but instead smiled gently, displaying a composed and confident demeanor. "True spiritual essences!" While other items had not particularly captured韩立's attention, the mention of this specific substance stirred his interest immediately. "Indeed, I have previously interacted with several true spiritual beings and thus hold some genuine spiritual essences. I observe that your Nirvana-bodied form relies on activating multiple true spiritual bloodlines to achieve its transformation. These essences should prove quite beneficial to you." The white-robed woman smiled warmly. "I do indeed require true spiritual essences, but not all true blood is equally useful to me." Why not let me first know what true spiritual essences and refined bloods you possess? I’ll listen and then decide." Han Li’s face changed slightly, but soon settled into calm. "Very well. The true bloods I hold include the Black Phoenix, the Six-Winged Bone Ibis, and several others—rare ones, indeed." The white-robed woman listed six in quick succession, all of which were uncommon. Upon hearing this, Han Li’s expression briefly showed surprise, yet he immediately declined: "If these are all that you have, I fear they may prove of little use to me. Do you have any other true spiritual essences and refined bloods?" "I do still have some refined blood from the Peacock Phoenix, though you already possess it—likely you won’t need it again. As for others, I used up most of them years ago and now have none left. Perhaps you’d like to take a look at some of the pills I have here—would they be suitable?" The smile on the Treasure of the Fragrant Blossom Patriarch’s face momentarily tightened as she gently shook her head. "No, thank you. This journey into the realm of the demons was precisely undertaken to obtain these two items here." As long as my senior grants my wish, Han will wholeheartedly present the elixir in person!