A heavy thud, and a golden fist crashed down, shattering the white wind blade as if it had never existed. The colossal ape formed by Han Li stepped slightly in front of Xie Dao Ren, then slowly drew back his massive fist. The Mother of the Midge insects paused, slightly startled. Though the wind blade appeared ordinary, it had actually been forged from her invisible, immense power—so strong that even a typical top-tier flying blade or sword could not have fathomed to move it, let alone a common spiritual artifact. "I underestimated you. Your physical strength appears quite formidable. I recall among the group of demons I ensnared with my spell, there was one who transformed into a great demon form resembling yours now. Could it be that both of you are practicing the same cultivation technique?" said the Mother of the Midge insects, her eyes flashing with cold intensity. She paid no attention to Xie Dao Ren or the fate of the precious flowers, now fully focused on Han Li. "Ah, you mean the Buddha of Nirvana?" Though my Buddhist-Sacred True Demon Power is somewhat unique, it indeed shares a certain lineage with the cultivation method I've studied. Additionally, I'd like to tell you a truth. Although I possess numerous treasures and am proficient in many supernatural abilities, my true, essential strength—unfortunately—is nothing more than this very physical form." As韩立 spoke these words calmly, the giant ape suddenly pressed seals with each of its six arms, radiating intense golden light. One after another, purple-gold scales surged forth from its body, while various silver spiritual patterns flowed continuously and densely across its surface. In an instant, the spectral images of several great beings—such as a golden dragon, a colorful phoenix, a thunderous phoenix, and a green crane—appeared briefly behind the ape, then flashed again, and surged inward into its body. The giant ape's form suddenly expanded dramatically, swirling with countless incantations, and transformed into a magnificent magical deity towering over a thousand zhang. On the giant ape's body, one by one, purple-gold scales suddenly solidified under the interweaving silver spiritual patterns, transforming into a magnificent, intricately engraved purple-gold battle armor that completely encased its form. The fierce, penetrating aura radiating from within made even onlookers feel their hearts tremble. This... this is the Hundred-Stream Immortal Treasure Technique—how do you know the secret arts of the Hundred-Create Mountain in the Immortal Realm? I understand now. You've acquired the cultivation method from the one who defected from Hundred-Create Mountain decades ago. Hah! Even so, do you truly think that, without guidance from a true immortal of the Hundred-Create Sect, merely mastering a few superficial techniques through your own haphazard practice, you could stand against me? Han Li emitted a cold sigh. Suddenly, a golden glow flashed across the three faces of the colossal ape he had transformed into, and each face was instantly enveloped in a layer of silver facial armor, revealing only six pairs of brilliant, luminous eyes. With a mighty roar, three glowing orbs of different colors burst forth from within his body, each containing a vividly lifelike small mountain. After spinning gently, the three mountains collided with a thunderous "boom," fusing into a single, radiant, luminous giant sphere. Han Li's giant ape extended one massive hand into the sphere, then swiftly retracted it, drawing forth a towering, dark green-and-black staff. The staff was not only extraordinarily thick, but also etched with countless vibrant, five-colored spiritual patterns, radiating a splendid array of hues and exuding an immense sense of weight. Holding the staff firmly, the giant ape, Lu Bi, directed six cold, piercing eyes at his opponent in a single glance, then suddenly moved his arm, sending a powerful gust of wind crashing down upon him. Before the colossal staff had truly descended, a piercing, high-pitched cry erupted in the void, and suddenly a thick, luminous white streak flashed across the sky. At the same time, an indescribable, invisible wind pressure surged downward with overwhelming force. If the previous Nirvana Stage III transformation had already made Han Li's physical strength comparable to some legendary true eldritch beings, then now, with the Root Fire ignited within him, the immense power coursing through his body was truly capable of shattering the heavens and splitting the earth with mere hands. Thus, the giant ape merely lightly struck the staff, and instantly tore open a massive rift in the void. Observing this, the Mother of the Lesser Insects narrowed her eyes, seemingly unbothered by the force descending from above. Instead, she suddenly raised her two dark, ink-black limbs—resembling pairs of scissors—crossed them, and boldly directed them straight toward the towering staff. A thunderous crack split the sky, and a radiant, seven-colored aura burst into being. The entire deep-sea abyss trembled, and waves of suffocating, invisible power surged outward in concentric circles, rushing in all directions. Yet the massive form of the giant ape and the mother of the insects remained steady as a mountain, undisturbed by the tremors. Once the brilliant light from above faded, it became clear that the dark, emerald-hued staff and the two black forelimbs were firmly stuck together in the air. The three entities trembled slightly, yet the staff would not fall, nor could the two forelimbs be separated with a single lift. The initial strike had been truly evenly matched. Han Li was left stunned, but as the giant ape roared once more, its six arms surged into action. The staff suddenly dipped and swiftly transformed into a dense array of swirling staff shadows, rushing in from all directions to engulf the opponent. The mother of the insects, her face darkened with resolve, immediately blurred the outlines of her limbs beneath her. A continuous roar of rushing air surged around her body, and countless phantom limbs appeared and faded in layers within the surrounding space. Neither party summoned any magical power—instead, they fought purely with raw, physical strength. The thunderous roar of wind and lightning grew ever louder. One after another, hurricanes surged forth from the water, causing the void to shimmer and waver. Subtle, delicate white traces, like veins of secret patterns, emerged and bloomed amid the turbulence, while colossal waves rose in relentless succession, crashing one upon another. Amid the vigorous contest between the two immense beings, the entire deep-sea abyss appeared as though the world were coming to an end—shattered and in chaos. "Puff! Puff!" Two fists of pure white jade emerged unexpectedly from within the wind-blade's protection, pressing down firmly onto the golden-armored giant ape's chest with a sudden, powerful thrust. A flash of purple-gold light rippled through the armor, causing two deep dents to form on the ape's chest plate. The giant's body trembled, then lifted off the ground, spinning several times before finally stabilizing. Yet Han Li seemed entirely prepared for this development. As soon as his body stabilized, he suddenly drove his massive staff across his chest. A flash of light, and it instantly transformed into three towering mountain peaks, firmly shielding him and placing the colossal body of the giant ape behind them. The mother of the locusts drove her two fingers, sharp as cones, through the runic inscriptions on the giant ape's face, and forcefully pressed them into the ape's eyelids. Though the golden-armored giant had anticipated the blow, the impact felt like a heavy hammer striking his eyelids—his vision darkened instantly, and countless golden specks burst into view. A sharp, unbearable pain surged forth in his eyes. Yet, unexpectedly, the giant burst out in a joyful, resonant laugh, and the three towering peaks suddenly blurred and vanished into nothingness. At the same time, the surface of the giant's purple-gold armor suddenly glowed with an intense radiance of gold and silver, and countless silver spiritual patterns detached themselves, shooting out in a sudden surge and unexpectedly embedding themselves into the mother of the locusts' massive body. Startled, the locust mother attempted to move, but suddenly felt a tightening sensation across her body—there, a thick, silvery chain materialized out of nowhere, securely binding her in place.