To the sight, the pale silver surface of the pond was visibly dropping rapidly, soon losing a span or more in depth. This time, the insect swarm didn't merely soak in the purified water of the pool—they actively drew it in large quantities. Seeing that the pool's water could no longer maintain its effect, Han Li decided, with a firm resolve, to let the golden-devouring insects directly consume it. Of course, this bold move was only possible due to the mature golden-devouring insects' inherent ability to engulf all things, combined with their nearly indestructible bodies—he himself would have dared not take such a risk with creatures like the leopard-mane beast or the spirit-bodied beings. Who could predict the astonishing consequences if the pool's water were directly swallowed? Should such a fate unfold, a burst of bodily failure would be nothing short of natural. Han Li stood by the pond's edge, silently watching the water level recede steadily, one span at a time. Yet, as the water level dropped to five or six spans deep, something strange began to unfold once again! No matter how thousands of golden-devouring insects drank vigorously in the pond, the pale silver water level remained unchanged. Through his divine awareness, Han Li clearly sensed that each insect was indeed continuously sipping the pond water. This naturally left Han Li deeply astonished. Frowning slightly, he raised his gaze toward the sky, then, after briefly considering the dwindling time remaining, his expression shifted. A flash of green light rippled over his body, and he instantly transformed into a streak of jade-green light, vanishing into the pond. Due to the water level having dropped nearly halfway, the pressure within the pond had significantly decreased, allowing Han Li to easily reach the pond's bottom. Upon a quick glance, his eyes widened in astonishment. At the center of the pond floor, which had previously been covered in a layer of fine white sand, several stone slabs now emerged, their surfaces etched with countless runes resembling those on the pond's walls. Though somewhat irregular and unstructured, they appeared as though naturally formed. And when these stone slabs were arranged in an interlaced manner, their patterns unexpectedly formed a small, somewhat incomplete magical array. Though only about a zhang in size, the array featured several fist-sized holes at its center, each spouting a steady stream of silvery liquid—identical in appearance to the water of the Wash-Spirit Pool. Seeing this, Han Li was suddenly enlightened, both astonished and delighted. Clearly, An Xi's actions were the very source of the pool's continuous flow of water. Yet it seemed that something precious was contained within these holes, capable of producing such abundant spiritual liquid. Without hesitation, Han Li extended his hand and gently grasped the air. A flash of emerald light followed, and a long, misty green sword materialized in his palm. With a flick of his wrist, the sword instantly transformed into a serpentine slash, aimed directly at one of the central holes. "Boom!" A brilliant flash of light erupted across the array, and a dense, five-colored light curtain instantly materialized. The green swordlight was deflected and scattered. His expression darkened, and as he opened his mouth again, a ball of silver fire shot forth—yet once more, after flashing with five hues of light, it was easily bounced back. Han Li grew more serious. After a brief thought, he pressed a hand seal, and instantly, hundreds of gold-devouring insects drawn from the surrounding water pools surged forth, rushing toward the method array below. A moment later, when the five-hued light curtain reappeared, it was densely covered with countless golden insects. As the insects' sharp mandibles moved, they opened their mouths and began devouring the entire curtain. Given the formidable power of the gold-devouring insects, the seal should have been completely consumed within moments. Yet just as a smile began to form on Han Li's lips, it instantly froze. He observed that wherever the insects' mandibles passed, the curtain's crystalline light shimmered and flowed, leaving no trace at all. The gold-devouring insects could not bite through this five-hued curtain—Han Li was now deeply alarmed! After a moment's thought, he clenched his teeth and raised his hand, dispersing the mature body-feeding golden insects. With a simple flick of his sleeve, several dozen candidate golden insect kings buzzed and flew out. Upon landing, these candidate kings immediately settled on the luminous screen. As their mandibles passed over the surface, deep grooves instantly appeared and spread across the screen. Han Li exhaled deeply, feeling a great relief. If even these candidate kings could not overcome the seal, he would indeed be in serious trouble. However, Han Li's joy had come a little too early. As he watched, the numerous bite marks on the screen briefly flashed and then instantly vanished, returning to their original state. This five-colored screen not only proved remarkably resilient but also possessed an extraordinary ability to self-repair. Han Li's face turned pale. If he had more time, he could have arranged several magical arrays himself, leveraging the seal's power to gradually unravel the current barrier—but now, he simply could not remain in this space any longer. Now, either abandon the effort to break through, or deploy decisive measures, sacrificing a great deal of vital energy and attempting to use the Divine Sky Sword. With the power of the Divine Sky Sword sealed within his arm, no matter how intricate the five-colored light screen may be, a single strike from the sword will surely shatter it beyond repair. Moreover, given the mysterious nature of the Washing Spirit Pool and the refined magic of this natural array, if any treasure is indeed hidden within the holes, its value must be incalculable. Yet, on reflection, once he leaves this space, he still faces two primordial magi-ancestors. Having already depleted a significant portion of his vital energy at this stage, confronting these two formidable beings will undoubtedly prove extremely perilous. The balance of risks and benefits weighs heavily upon Han Li's face, causing it to shift between gloom and cheer. "Well then! Even if the treasure is exceptional, can it truly compare to the Divine Sky Treasure? I already have the opportunity to advance to the Great Perfection stage. Once I make further progress, I will truly command the Divine Sky Sword. Why risk so much again?" It was truly a pity; if only they had discovered the anomaly one day earlier, perhaps they would have truly risked everything. After taking a deep breath, Han Li sighed regretfully, clearly deciding to abandon any further adventure. Turning around, his sleeves fluttered, and instantly countless golden-devouring insects surged forth, vanishing into his sleeves. Then, with a flash of light, Han Li transformed into a streak of jade-green light, shooting out from the pond, spiraling slightly in the air before breaking through the atmosphere toward a specific direction. Without the suction of the golden-devouring insects, the silvery surface of the purification pond began to rise steadily. In the sky, clusters of multicolored clouds materialized suddenly, emitting deep rumbling sounds, and streaks of lightning began to appear and fade. After a few flickers, the jade-green light of Han Li materialized on a raised platform resembling a sacrificial altar at one corner of the space. At the center of the platform, a faint silver incantation array was clearly engraved. This was precisely the entrance through which Han Li had entered. When he departed, he would naturally need to rely on the transmission spell array situated here. As soon as Han Li materialized on the high platform, he did not immediately step into the array but instead raised his head and gazed upward. By now, Han Li had clearly sensed a strong suppression of the natural energies pressing upon him. If he delayed any further, he might truly find himself unable to move, as the precious flower had predicted. Taking a deep breath, Han Li lifted his foot and stepped into the shimmering silver spell array. With a single hand motion, a streak of jade-green seal shot forth and vanished instantly into the array. The silver transmission array emitted a resonant hum, its milky luminous glow intensifying rapidly and fully enveloping Han Li. He felt the spatial energies within the array begin to surge and tremble, knowing that the transmission was imminent. Closing his eyes gently, he prepared to simply wait for the moment of departure. Yet, as his eyelids just closed, a cluster of green light suddenly burst forth from his chest, radiating through his robe. Han Li's eyes widened in sudden alarm as they opened. With a lightning-fast motion, one hand shot forward and instantly grasped the item concealed against his chest. Before he could even register his astonishment or react further, a flash of white light sent his form being transported outward by the spell array. At the same time, the water level in Xiling Pool returned to its original height. Beneath the pool floor, several stone slabs radiated an astonishing glow, completely obscuring the workings of the array. Amidst this brilliant radiance, a small, deep-yellow bottle, only a few inches tall, slowly floated out through the opening. Covered in intricate patterns of dark green veins, the bottle's mouth sprayed a stream of milky white water, gradually thinning as it flowed. Once the stream finished, the yellow bottle flickered several times and suddenly revealed two dark, bean-sized eyes on its surface—glistening and rotating steadily—before assuming a distinctly human expression of profound disappointment. After a brief flicker, the two eyes vanished mysteriously. Simultaneously, the yellow small bottle became hazy and then fell into the hole, disappearing in a flash. The several stone slabs, shimmering with radiant light, suddenly dispersed into five-colored luminous points, as if they had never been solid entities at all—mere manifestations of condensed celestial and terrestrial qi. The small holes that had originally appeared at the centers of these slabs also vanished silently, as though they had never existed in the pool's depths. Moreover, the dense bands of five-colored cloud formations that had previously filled the upper space of the entire area gradually dissipated after Han Li's transmission, restoring the space to its original tranquility. After a swift movement, Han Li materialized in the air above a certain corner of Kuling Island. Surveying the surroundings and finding no one nearby, he immediately grew serious, raised his arm, and gently released his grip—thus revealing the object he had been holding tightly. It turned out to be a black leather pouch only the size of a palm, with several gold and silver talismans affixed to its surface! With a simple motion of his two fingers, Han Li grasped one corner of the pouch and, with a smooth, practiced flick of his hand, the talismans fell silently to the ground, while a small green bottle rolled out from within. This was precisely the mysterious bottle capable of ripening all plants and herbs! Han Li quickly lifted the bottle and examined it closely. He noticed that the dark green patterns on the bottle's surface now shimmered with a faint, subtle emerald glow. Yet, under his steady gaze, this unusual radiance rapidly faded from the bottle's walls. Within just a few breaths, the bottle returned to its usual state. Han Li frowned, his expression growing increasingly puzzled and surprised. But then, suddenly, he raised his head and glanced in the direction of a distant point. With a simple wrist flick, the bottle was instantly sealed back into the pouch, and the talismans gently adhered themselves to the surface of the pouch. At that moment, he grasped the leather bag with one hand, placed it gently against his chest, and it silently vanished into the folds of his robe.