A most astonishing scene unfolded. As Crab-Path pointed, a golden glow suddenly surged forth, spinning smoothly before transforming into a luminous golden sphere several zhang in diameter. When the black axe-blade struck the sphere, it made no sound at all—completely silent. Yet the next instant, the sphere flashed violently several times, then burst open on its own, radiating waves of golden light that surged back and rolled against the axe-blade. In that moment, the interplay of black and golden waves caused the black waves to momentarily solidify in the air, halting their advance entirely. At a distance, the golden-armored man's face changed, a look of surprise flickering across his eyes. Meanwhile, at either side of Han Li, a series of sharp "shush-shush" sounds erupted as golden light burst from the void, launching countless slender sword-like streaks in all directions. As the space rippled, two figures materialized separately, each appearing suddenly at the site of a golden light explosion. One surged skyward, white and misty, with whirlwinds swirling around him, forcibly dispersing all the swordlight in a single sweep. The other radiated arcs of electricity, effortlessly extinguishing every beam of golden light that approached. These two were precisely the robed elder and the third-eyed, sturdy man. Clearly, neither had anticipated being physically summoned from the void, and the third-eyed man, in particular, fixed the elder with a fierce, glaring gaze. The two female magi, witnessing this scene, found their previously rolling magical energies momentarily still, exchanged glances, and then exchanged expressions of surprise. "Hmph! You must have some nerve, don't you think? Do you really intend to face off against us five at the same time with just your two? Surely you're not mistaken for one of those senior, late-stage cultivators, are you? Or perhaps you simply have no sense of what's happening!" the robed elder said, his expression shifting several times before emitting a cold, disdainful sigh. "I may not be a great vehicle-period cultivator, but you haven't even had the Saint Ancestral Body personally arrive. What could I possibly have to fear?" Han Li yawned and replied calmly. "Such boldness! My esteemed friends, it seems we must first resolve this matter before we can proceed further. Let us all join forces and immediately eliminate them before continuing on our journey." The robed elder narrowed his eyes, a cold glint flashing through his pupils, and spoke firmly to the others. Though he hadn't yet discerned exactly what strength Han Li possessed to make such a statement, a sudden, unmistakable sense of danger had emerged within him, causing him to feel a sharp sense of alertness and immediately deciding to launch a full-scale assault to eliminate the current threats first. "No one is to move! These two opponents are mine. Do you really think I can't handle just two Consolidation-period cultivators?" The golden-armored man roared, his face flushed with anger. The three-eyed demon race and the two female demon warriors, who had been eager to move forward, paused suddenly upon hearing this, their intended surge of momentum momentarily dampened. "Brother Niu, haven't you forgotten the orders we gave you upon our arrival? This operation is pivotal to the entire battlefield outcome—far from the time to be obstinate. If this great battle fails precisely because of your impatience, you'll have to explain it all to the senior official yourself." The robed elder spoke with a serious tone, his voice cold and firm, carrying a clear undercurrent of authority. "Oh... ah, haha! Just now, I was only momentarily excited and thus spoke rather impulsively. Brother Shē, please don't take it too seriously. Given the importance of this mission, I certainly won't fail to carry out the orders. Let's act together. These two seem to have some real skill—better eliminate them swiftly." The golden-armored warrior stirred, his face rapidly shifting several times before suddenly brightening with a warm, apologetic smile. The golden-armored壮man's face changed so swiftly that even Han Li on the opposite side was left speechless. Yet the robe-clad elder showed no surprise at all, merely giving a calm greeting to the others, and immediately had the five magi encircle Han Li and Xie Dao-ren, gradually closing in as they moved in unison. Though their movements appeared slow, each of the five magi had already summoned immense inner power, and no longer concealed the various terrifying essences radiating from their bodies. "Indeed, all of them are Saint Ancestral Embodiments," Han Li mused, his eyes slightly narrowing as he asked Xie Dao-ren, "How many can you handle, brother Xie?" "Two—I can eliminate them outright. Three? Then I can only maintain a draw," Xie Dao-ren replied calmly, showing no sign of surprise, as though speaking of the most ordinary matter. "Then, brother Xie, take on the three first. The other two will be mine." Han Li, hearing this, remained unsurprised, his eyes flashing with subtle brilliance. "Agreed. No problem." "The Crab Daoist agreed immediately. 'Hah! You dare act all formal and dignified? Then wait and take another blow from me!' Upon hearing the exchange between Han Li and the two, the heavily armored giant grew furious, instantly drawing on all his inner power. A flash of black light behind him revealed a colossal bull-headed phantom, towering like a small mountain. With his arms surging with magical energy, he raised his dark, massive axe and charged straight toward Han Li, delivering a fierce, decisive strike. These venomous bees, their bodies vividly crimson and exuding a pungent fishy aroma, immediately transformed into streaks of cloud-like insects as they emerged, streaking forth like meteors. The tri-ocular demon race, however, merely pressed a hand seal, opening their third, mystical eye between brows. As the three pupils spun swiftly, flashes of three distinct hues—red, yellow, and green—rose and then, in a single surge, three resplendent beams of light erupted. The beams appeared with no trace of sound, materializing instantly before Crab Dao's person. The slender, petite demon woman, meanwhile, simply twisted her delicate hands and then swept them forward. Instantly, countless pink threads shot out with a hissing sound, weaving together in the sky to form a broad, pink net that descended toward the ground. Even before the net fully settled, Han Li detected a faint, delicate fragrance—so subtle that, despite his修为, he found himself slightly dazed, his head sinking slightly, his heart momentarily stirred with awe. As for the final female demon, whose back bore a pair of dark, feathered wings, after a slight tremor of her wings, a strange cold aura spread out, and a series of points of dark light appeared on her back. Upon her sharp exhalation, these points of light surged forth in a vast, sweeping wave, coalescing mid-flight and transforming into eerie, dark ice spears that swiftly covered half the sky, creating an astonishing display. Yet this false immortal, indifferent to all attacks, took a step forward and instantly radiated a brilliant golden glow, followed by a thick, shimmering golden aura materializing in a sudden flash around his body. At that moment, beams of light, the shadow of an axe, ice spears, and a network of pink threads in the air surged simultaneously, producing a continuous thunderous roar in the heavens. Radiant hues, cold air, soft pink glimmers, and dark streaks wove together in a constant burst around the golden aura. Clusters of luminous spheres exploded, gusts of hurricane-force winds rose skyward, distorting and trembling the surrounding void, and the surge of powerful waves swept outwards in all directions with astonishing force. Upon witnessing this, the two clusters of blood-red bees that arrived later hesitated to descend, instead spiraling in the air before emitting a series of sharp crackling sounds—countless streaks of blood surged forth from the bees, joining the assault. A continuous series of sharp impacts rang out, and the golden light shield seemed as solid and unyielding as forged from indomitable jade. Every attack that struck it merely caused slight shimmering before settling without a single tremor. Crab Daoist remained motionless within the shield, enduring relentless assaults from outside, yet showed no intention of launching a counterattack. The robe-clad elders and others, witnessing this, were instantly struck with alarm, their faces turning pale with growing concern. Yet at that very moment, a ripple of energy surged in the heavens, and a streak of silver lightning flashed through the air, revealing Han Li's form amid the thunderous roar. With a swift glance downward, a cold smile flickered across his face. He merely pressed a series of hand seals, and instantly, a brilliant golden glow emanated from behind him, unveiling a tripartite, six-armed form of the Buddhist Saint. As soon as the massive golden image materialized, the six arms suddenly blurred and struck the void beneath with a decisive palm. At once, golden light flashed in his palms, and each of them revealed a golden orb composed of countless golden characters, spinning continuously. "What are you doing?" The winged female demon immediately spotted the scene in the sky, her face instantly growing cold as she roared, simultaneously raising her back wings and giving them a sharp shake. "Plump, plump!" Two streaks of black light, each over fifteen zhang in length, shot forth and swiftly headed straight for Han Li in the sky. As the Buddhist Saint's form just made contact, the cloaked elder's eyes flashed, and without even lifting his head, he suddenly swept his long sleeve upward, revealing a slender, withered hand glowing with purple light. "Thud!" The silhouette of a massive purple claw, roughly the size of an acre, flashed into existence beneath Han Li and then reached upward with fierce determination. Indeed, these beings, as incarnations of the Saint Patriarch, were no ordinary magistrates. Even as Han Li instantaneously materialized in the void using the Lightning Teleportation Technique, he was immediately subjected to fierce attacks from both of them. The other three did not intervene, not because they had failed to notice the disturbances in the air, but because they were confident in the attacks of the robed elder and the woman with feathered wings, and thus chose not to strike韩立. Yet, observing this scene, Han Li felt a subtle sense of relief and suddenly surged all his inner energy into the image of the Buddha of the Vajra. "Boom!"