"Act swiftly with your thunderous techniques—he is growing more terrifying with each passing moment, as though restoring his strength!" The ancient elder, deeply alarmed by what he had just witnessed, was even more startled when he scanned the bones once again with his divine awareness. Instantly, he vanished from his form, his figure blurring as he appeared hundreds of feet away. With a single palm press to his forehead, a cascade of azure light surged forth. Within the radiance, a small figure, wrapped in shimmering blue light and bearing the same features as the elder, sat cross-legged. As soon as the figure materialized, a series of blue orb spheres burst from his body. Each orb, no larger than a thumb, was exquisitely smooth and of an intense deep blue hue. Under the elder's fully developed immortal embryo technique, these orbs swiftly expanded into massive luminous spheres, emitting gusts of wind and thunder, and then surged forward to strike the colossal bone remains with tremendous force. On the other side, the cloaked woman pale-faced, her expression shifting several times as the old man spoke. With a sharp bite of her silver teeth, she suddenly rolled her body to the ground, dissolving into a mist of blood, vanishing into the ethereal silhouette of the nine-headed serpent behind her. A thunderous boom echoed, and at once, the nine serpent heads swayed, drawing a surging tide of primordial energy from the depths of the abyss into their bodies, transforming the previously ghostly form into solid reality. Now solid, the serpent's skin and scales shimmered in a vibrant array of five colors, while its nine heads remained vividly crimson. It opened its mouth once more, and nine streams of purer, deeper purple-black imp flames erupted, far more refined than before. Though neither had yet witnessed the skeleton unleash any offensive move, the profound sense of weight and pressure they both felt was deeply unsettling, prompting both to rally with renewed determination. The skeleton had risen, yet it still seemed far from fully restored, its movements appearing awkward and clumsy. A dozen blue luminous orbs flashed and then consecutively crashed against the vicinity of the skeletal remains with thunderous force. Brilliant blue light burst forth, accompanied by a continuous roar! The space near the massive bones trembled as if the heavens had split open, sending out energy waves that surged outward like a tidal wave in all directions. Though these orbs appeared unimpressive, each one possessed the power of tens of thousands of catties—enough to level mountains and cleave the earth. The bones raised its two arm-like forelimbs in front of it to block the attacks, yet with each impact, the body shivered and stepped back. After a series of more than a dozen steps, the invisible wall in front of the bones completely collapsed, and the once-crystalline, jade-like forelimbs were riddled with countless fine cracks and fractures. Before the bones could take further action, nine long, serpentine flames surged forward, swiftly coiled around it several times, and then transformed into a blazing chain that tightly encircled and immobilized the skeletal body in place. These deep purple and black fire chains exhaled an utterly astonishing corrosive aura, instantly etching deep black marks upon the bone-like, jade-white body. The several luminous spheres, previously circling the skeleton, now swerved and struck erratically. Together, the two figures were driving the massive skeleton toward imminent destruction. The ancient, dignified elder in black robes and the elderly woman in black robes were filled with relief at this development. Suddenly, a ripple of disturbance appeared above the giant skeleton's head, and a small, strange figure materialized there. Upon close inspection, both the elder and the woman were startled. This small figure was none other than the child form manifested by the earlier mother of the insect pests—hadn't she been ensnared by the three flower-blessed beings? How then had she appeared here? The elder and the woman silently sighed, continuing to cast spells to ensnare the skeleton while remaining ever vigilant toward the child. The young girl's complexion had grown noticeably paler than before. Upon appearing, she did not glance at the dignified elder or the woman who had transformed into a strange serpent, but instead fixed her gaze on the immobile bones below. After her eyes rolled back and forth, she suddenly spoke a language that was exceptionally pleasant to the ear—yet one the elder and the woman could not comprehend. Yet both of them seized the opportunity to vigorously channel their inner energies, intensifying their attacks on the bones. The blue orbs blurred momentarily, then surged in speed—doubling their pace—and transformed into streaks of light, swirling wildly around the bones like meteors. Meanwhile, the nine purple-black chains of flame trembled, and sharp, pointed spines emerged from their surfaces, piercing deeply into the bones' outer layers, visibly accelerating the corrosion process. Of course, to prevent any sudden injury to the bones or the young girl, the elderly, rustic sage and the black-robed woman gradually shifted into great serpents, gliding silently toward the distance. Unexpectedly, however, the bones showed no response at all—steadily lifting their heads, they continued to converse with the girl in an unknown language, unhurried and composed. As the two observers' voices alternated between slow and urgent, and their expressions shifted between stillness and animation, the scene appeared strangely eerie from a distance. Suddenly, a fierce expression flashed across the girl's face. With a single finger lifted downward, a dark glow emerged at the tip of her finger, spinning rapidly before swelling dramatically and brightening to an intense luminescence—so bright that it seemed capable of drawing in all nearby light. The deep ocean trench roared as a wave of tremendous, earth-shaking power surged forth, causing the ambient celestial and elemental energies in the surrounding area to boil and surge. "The Law of Time!" the ancient elder exclaimed, his fully mature Yuan婴 (spirit embryo) seated upon his body suddenly pale, his face filled with alarm. The massive skeleton trembled slightly upon witnessing the young girl manifesting the law of time, its spoken words accelerating slightly, as if conveying a hint of apprehension. Yet the girl's own speech grew even more urgent. After a while, the skeleton's speech slowed, as though yielding, and then, after uttering a few more words, opened its mouth to release a colossal crystal block the color of deep ink—large enough to match a house—which soared upward steadily. The girl finally broke into a pleased expression, drawing back the black light at her fingertips and gently settling her body as she descended toward the crystal. Just as she was about to step firmly onto the crystal, an unexpected scene unfolded. Below, several limbs of the skeletal remains moved simultaneously, suddenly bursting forth with a terrifying aura that snapped the purple-black chains binding them. As a lightning-fast stroke across the surrounding void, the still swirling blue orbs instantly split in two, each exploding with a thunderous roar. The young girl, witnessing this, her face instantly filled with shock and fury. Her fingertip flashed with a black glow, re-activating, and her form began to blur, as if about to vanish from the crystalline surface. Yet, the dark crystal beneath suddenly trembled and transformed into a massive black mouth lined with jagged teeth. With a sudden bite, it unexpectedly swallowed the girl whole, sending her body back as a shimmering crystal beam, re-entering the giant skeletal mouth—disappearing in a single flash. The colossal skeleton trembled, its entire motion momentarily halted, and remained motionless. The ancient elder and the cloaked woman, standing afar, naturally stared in astonishment. After exchanging a quick glance and a few words, one Yuan-En stage cultivator suddenly reappeared within their bodies, while the other swiftly regained their human form. Together, they ignited their flight spells and shot upward toward the depths. Having just witnessed their deadly techniques effortlessly shattered by the bones, they now realized they were no match for one another and thus chose to flee first, prioritizing survival. Perhaps only by joining forces with the precious flowers above—like Han Li and others—could they muster the courage to face the bones once again. Yet, as soon as they had just taken flight, the previously still bones emitted a sound, and within the two large eye sockets, clusters of crystalline light gathered, instantly forming two swirling masses of black flame. With a sharp, gurgling laugh, they glanced toward the two fleeing figures, then suddenly raised their heads and tapped the sky twice in succession. After the two clumps of black light vanished momentarily, the law-force that had just disappeared suddenly emitted a resonant hum and reappeared within the abyss, precisely enveloping the elderly, rustic sage and the cloaked woman who were mid-flight. An unprecedented phenomenon unfolded. Though both were desperately trying to flee, they suddenly found the surrounding scenery blurred. When they lifted their heads again, they discovered a massive white bone lying just a short distance away, gazing at them with an unkind expression. Under the influence of the temporal laws, they had unconsciously retreated beneath the bone without realizing it. Both were stunned, still unable to react when the bone opened its mouth and firmly bit down toward them. ... In the space above the water, Han Li, now taking the form of a demon, pulled a palm covered in silver patterns free from the body of a colossal, insect-like creature whose entire surface was encased in green spiky armor. This colossal creature was likely over a hundred zhang in length, yet its pair of ghostly, forelimbs were astonishingly massive—several times larger than the body itself, appearing both formidable and terrifying. As Han Lilai pulled his hand away, the immense forelimb suddenly emitted two sharp "pffft" sounds and rapidly deflated, shrinking swiftly until it matched the size of the rest of its limbs. Han Lilai raised his brow, withdrew his hand, and glanced upward. Finding no traces of blood, he slightly furrowed his brow, a hint of puzzlement appearing on his face.