In the space a few li away, countless points of blue light suddenly surged forth, coalescing into dense, shimmering figures identical in form to the eight figures that had appeared earlier—now numbering well over a hundred, densely packed around Han Li and Xie Dao Ren. "Impossible!" Han Li gasped inwardly, his heart racing. If these newly formed figures possessed the same capabilities as the eight before them, then he now faced nearly a hundred magi of magus rank. Even if Yuan Sha were a high-ranking magus of the demonic lineage, such a miraculous feat was beyond belief. After taking a deep breath, the great ape form Han Li had transformed into split open a crimson streak across his brow, from which a surge of black energy erupted, manifesting as a towering black-eyed spirit—the Eye of Annihilation! The black eyes of this spirit merely flickered, and instantly cast a sharp, penetrating gaze across all the surrounding figures. "Indeed!" A deep, resonant roar burst forth from the giant ape's mouth. Suddenly, one of its arms shot forward, grasping the empty space before it. As the space rippled, the upper portion of the arm blurred and vanished entirely into the void. At the same time, a newly coalesced, translucent figure shimmered with a flash of golden light—then, a furry, massive hand surged out of the space and swiftly seized it. On the other side, the golden-brown arm became utterly unyielding. With a sudden snap of its fingers, it grasped the blue ice shield and shattered it completely. A deep thud followed, and then the arm surged outward once more. The translucent figure fleeing backward felt the golden arm blur before her, and instantly experienced a searing heat in her chest, a tearing pain radiating deep into her soul, prompting an involuntary cry of agony. Her originally serene, nearly identical to Yuansha, countenance instantly transformed into that of a thunder god—sharp ears and monkey-like cheeks. With great difficulty, she lowered her head, only to find the golden arm piercing straight through her chest. "Boom!" A surge of silvery flame erupted from the palm, instantly engulfing the creature. After emitting several more cries of pain, the creature ceased moving altogether. At that moment, the golden arm trembled and then vanished—only to be seen once more as the colossal golden ape slowly drew back its arm. And almost at the moment the monster fell, the other translucent figures scattered throughout the space spontaneously burst into fragments, dissolving into scattered points of blue light and vanishing into the void. Below, Yuan Sha's expression first subtly changed. These translucent creatures were a rare type of crystalline being that he had nurtured—capable not only of wielding extreme cold energy but also of mastering the innate ability to manifest in countless forms. Normally, as long as the creature's true form remained undetected by the opponent, it could easily overwhelm any adversary at the Saint Ancestor level through its numerous manifestations. Yuan Sha had relied on these beings to defeat numerous powerful foes over the years. Yet, within less than a few breaths of releasing them, they had been effortlessly exposed to their vulnerabilities and eliminated by Han Li. This development came as a complete surprise to Yuan Sha, and much of his earlier mild indifference had vanished. However, the creature's original life-force magic core had long since been fully integrated and refined into its own spiritual essence. Though its physical body had been lost, as long as it returned and underwent further secret rituals for a period of time, it could still be revived. Thus, although Yuansha had heightened his alertness, he did not display much annoyance. "Indeed, you possess some ability—no wonder you spoke so confidently earlier. Yet you truly believe that with merely this skill, you can stand against a Saint Ancestor? That would be a grave mistake. I don't know under what circumstances you encountered the other Saint Ancestors, nor whether you felt any hesitation or limitations. But under the full power of this moment, with me fully exerting myself, you will have absolutely no chance at all." As Yuansha spoke these words coldly, he raised one hand and chanted a series of gestures. A shimmering blue light flashed behind him, and instantly, a towering blue light column surged upward. At that very moment, a colossal wolf-shaped phantom, several dozen zhang tall, materialized above the hall, its entire body glowing with a soft blue radiance, its eyes blazing with deep purple flames. A terrifying aura, almost suffocating, radiated from the giant wolf's phantom, instantly filling the entire sky and pressing down upon Han Li and his companions. Upon encountering this powerful pressure, the giant ape Han Li had transformed into staggered, trembling, and then retreated several steps with a series of firm, deliberate movements. Though Han Li was undefeated at the Consolidated Stage, he could not help but step back when facing the full force of a true Great Immortal's presence. The crab immortal, standing by, remained composed, yet suddenly flung out one sleeve, causing a shimmering golden aura to materialize and vanish almost instantly, fully enclosing himself and Zhu Guo'er within it. The terrifying pressure pressing against the crab immortal merely caused the golden screen to flicker slightly, yet it remained undamaged. Zhu Guo'er, too, showed no signs of injury. "This is indeed the essence of Yuansha's life-bound demonic form—remarkably formidable! Brother Crab, how much of your inner energy have you recovered now? Can you now unleash your full power?" Han Li gazed toward the distant blue giant wolf silhouette. The giant ape, slightly wary, turned his head and asked the crab immortal: "At present, I still lack a few essentials to fully restore my stage of Great Multiplication. By myself, I am not strong enough to repel the opponent." The crab immortal replied matter-of-factly. "Brother Crab, you're not alone—there's also Han Li here. Unless we drive off this Yuan Sha Saint Ancestor, she won't let us go easily. So, friend, go ahead and make your best effort." The giant ape murmured. "Indeed, with our combined efforts, there's still a chance of success." The crab immortal's eyes flickered slightly before he finally nodded. Upon hearing this, Han Li felt a sense of relief. The giant ape immediately raised both hands and struck his chest with force, and instantly several colorful luminous orbs shot forth from his body. After swirling and dancing, they transformed into several major true-spirit manifestations—such as the Celestial Dragon, the Rainbow Phoenix, and the Celestial Peng. At the same time, the Buddha-Saint's golden form surged forward and plunged into the giant ape's body. At that very moment, the golden giant ape surged tenfold in size, transforming into a colossal being resembling a small mountain. As the golden glow on its body blurred, it roared once more, and instantly morphed into a three-armed, six-limbed form. Meanwhile, Crab Dao stepped forward with a single decisive stride, his golden giant crab form emerging in full glory under a brilliant radiance. A thunderous crack rippled across his body, launching countless silver arcs that interwove into a vast network of lightning, enveloping him completely. Upon witnessing the transformation of both the giant ape and the golden giant crab, Yuan Sha's eyes slightly narrowed. Without a word, he simply flipped his hand, and suddenly a small, faintly white mallet appeared in his grasp. The mallet was three feet long, its surface adorned with hundreds of golden eye-like patterns, densely clustered and vividly detailed. With a mere flick of his wrist, the mallet glowed uniformly, and all the hundred eyes simultaneously opened, revealing soft golden irises that gently swayed. The sight was so striking that it sent a shiver of awe through the onlookers. Yuan Sha emitted a cold snort, then, with a simple motion of his hand, tossed his small hammer into the void. A thunderous roar erupted, and suddenly, a vast, ethereal hammer-shaped silhouette emerged in the sky, plunging straight downward with tremendous force. Rumbles of wind and thunder surged from the hammer's surface. Han Li's eyes flashed with a spark of surprise, his expression revealing a touch of astonishment. The ethereal hammer silhouette struck not where he and the golden giant crab stood, but rather a modest, unremarkable hill located to the side and below. Given the immense power of the hammer's impact, if it truly struck the hill—only a few hundred paces across—the mountain would surely crumble to dust in an instant. At that very moment, a soft, gentle voice from atop the hill spoke: "Master Yuan truly lives up to his reputation as the holy ancestor of the demonic race—such swift recognition of me!" As the words fell, a streak of silver light spiraled upward from the hill, and in a single flash, collided with the hammer silhouette. A tremendous shaking of earth and mountains followed! A shimmering white light instantly intertwined, forming a massive orb that burst and contracted violently, its intense fluctuations transforming into gales of wind that swept outwards in all directions. Mountains and dense forests around swiftly turned to powder, leaving the nearby ground perfectly level. When the winds finally subsided, two figures emerged clearly in the sky above the remaining mountain peaks. Han Li, startled, quickly turned to gaze at them, only to feel his heart stirred deeply. The two figures were a man and a woman. The man wore a silver robe, his long, straight black hair flowing down to his waist, his face youthful and serene, with a gentle smile. The woman was graceful in form, her skin as white as snow, with a straight, flowing mane of silver hair that gleamed like pure silver—her beauty was extraordinary, exuding a fresh, refined, and refreshing elegance. As soon as she appeared, her pair of soft, jade-green eyes fixed intently on the giant ape form Han Li had transformed into, her expression clearly stirred with emotion. Yuan Sha, upon seeing that man, was also struck with astonishment, her face turning as cold as winter frost, and she exclaimed with a sharp voice: "Ao Xiao, you—this old man—dare to enter here alone? Don't you fear you might truly perish here?" That man was indeed Ao Xiao, the only one among the妖 clan at the Great Enlightenment stage, a venerable elder from the Silver Moon Wolf Clan. It was truly unexpected that such a senior figure of the妖 clan should appear on the territory of the Wood Clan. Beside him stood the silver-haired woman—none other than Yin Yue, the "Linglong Immortal" of the Spirit Realm, whom Han Li had not seen since their parting at Kunwu Mountain. Upon seeing Yin Yue, Han Li was momentarily stunned, then immediately filled with joy. But before he could ask any questions, Ao Xiao Elder chuckled and spoke first: "Yuan Sha, if you truly have the strength to leave me behind, then I wouldn't have come here at all. But now, with me and these two companions, I wonder just how much of an advantage you still hold." Do not leave me behind at last only to find yourself overwhelmed.