"Lord Ling, what exactly do you want me and the others to do? No more indirect words, please." Mo Jianli asked, his gaze sharp. "Since you've put it so plainly, then I shall be direct. Currently, the King requires the legendary 'Thread of Time' to save his life. One strand of this Thread can be exchanged with me for a Three-Clear Thunder Sky Seal. What do you all think?" The white-robed elder's expression shifted slightly before he finally revealed the terms of the exchange. "The Thread of Time? Are you jesting, Lord? Such a mythical treasure from the Nine Heavens—how could we possibly locate it and present it to you?" Upon hearing the King's proposal, all of them were startled at once, with Hei Lin especially expressing shock and indignation. By name, the Thread of Time is a rare treasure born only within the River of Time, which embodies the principles of time. However, such a river is utterly impossible to find in the spiritual realm—a lower plane—where the River of Time exists only in the true Immortal Realm, where a few such rivers flow, each imbued with the supreme principles of the Great Way. "Lord Ling, does it seem that the party has no genuine intent in pursuing this transaction?" Mo Jianli said, his face growing grave. Han Li, having read classical texts, was already familiar with the lore of the "Threads of Time" and the "River of Time." Upon hearing this, he stroked his chin, astonished, while a flurry of thoughts raced through his mind. Even among the many legendary treasures mentioned in ancient tales, the Threads of Time stand out as truly extraordinary, born of the very fabric of heaven and earth. Their most remarkable function is to extend life and vitality! It is said that a single thread of Time's essence contains enough temporal power to grant a mortal or a mid-to-low level cultivator a lifespan exceeding a thousand years. Yet for beings of their stature, such threads possess an even more astonishing effect—delaying the arrival of celestial calamities. One thread can delay a minor celestial storm by over five hundred years, and a major one by more than a century. Of course, these are all legends. No one has yet personally confirmed or verified the precise effects. Yet one thing is certain—the River of Time has never flowed through this spiritual realm. Now that the Spirit King suddenly mentions it, perhaps... Han Li pondered for a moment, then glanced at the white-robed elder, his expression subtly changing. At that very instant, the elder's light chuckle dispelled Han Li's speculation. "Heh, how could I possibly jest with my esteemed companions? Indeed, the finest strands of Time are only born within the River of Time. Yet, as for the rank of this item, I have no particular demands. Even if any of you manage to find the lowest-grade Time strand, I will gladly exchange it for a Lei Xiao Seal right away. Naturally, obtaining a primordial Time strand is unlikely. But if the Time strand is refined and cultivated later—after being processed and enhanced—it might well be achievable for us." The Spirit King narrowed his eyes slightly, then spoke slowly. Black Scale and Mo Jian Li were momentarily stunned, and began to reflect deeply. Yet, blood-ran furrowed his brows, but immediately recalled something upon hearing the elder’s just-now words, his face suddenly brightening with surprise. "It seems that Master Blood has remembered!" The Spirit King turned his gaze steadily to Blood-Ran, the heterodox cultivator of high attainment, and spoke calmly. "Master Blood?" Black-Lin turned to look at Blood-Ran with a look of astonishment. Han Li and Mo Jian Li exchanged glances, both remaining silent. "If I'm not mistaken, Master Spirit King refers to that small Shouluo Realm which appeared once many years ago, and the unique Shouluo Spider native to this realm. Beyond these, I can't think of any other source from which to obtain that post-natural thread of time." After a pause, Blood-Ran said each word deliberately. "The small Shouluo Realm." "The Shouluo Spider!" Mo Jian Li and Black-Lin both exclaimed simultaneously. As for Han Li, he blinked several times, appearing somewhat puzzled. He had never heard of either name before. "Indeed." The Shouluo Spider was born with a natural aptitude for manipulating space and time. If several of these creatures could be slain, it would be possible to extract a strand of post-natural time silk from their crystalline cores. This would be far easier than having the esteemed guests search for the River of Time, which is no small task. "Ling Wang said calmly. "Hmph! You speak with such ease! Let alone the strange nature of this small Shouluo realm, how formidable the Shouluo Spiders are. The realm's entrance collapsed and vanished entirely during the great battle twenty thousand years ago. How could it possibly be re-entered now?" Blood Ran's face changed several times before he finally sneezed and asked. "With this plan in mind, I have long prepared accordingly. Please look at this." The white-robed elder smiled slightly, then with a single hand motion, suddenly produced a cluster of bloodlight in his hand. Han Li focused his gaze. What he saw was a solid, fist-sized crimson stone block within the bloodlight, its surface rough and dotted with countless fine pores. "The Heart of the Asura—this is truly the Heart of the Asura! Where did Ling-brother obtain this artifact?" As soon as Mo Jianli saw the object, his face instantly turned pale. Blood-Ran and Black-Scale clearly recognized it as well, both displaying expressions of profound astonishment. Only Han Li's expression slightly shifted—his demeanor remained calm, as he had never seen such an artifact before. Yet, as soon as the sound reached his ears, Mo Jianli's whispered transmission came through, adding a brief explanation: "In the small Asura realm, there was a brief appearance roughly twenty thousand years ago in the southern region of our Fengyuan Continent. However, unlike our own realms, although this realm appears relatively small, its creatures bear a striking resemblance to the ancient, once-thriving yet ultimately collapsed 'Asura Realm'—the Asura Spider being a prime example. Hence, many speculate that this realm may be a fragment of the original Asura Realm that remained after its collapse." Therefore, although the Kirin Realm is incredibly perilous, it also harbors many rare materials that are difficult to find in ordinary realms. Initially, to compete for this realm, several powerful clans from the surrounding areas made significant efforts, inadvertently destroying the entrance to the realm and causing it to vanish once again. This left the then-dominant clans deeply regretful for a long time. As the transmission reached here, Mo Jianli paused slightly. "Ah, so the Kirin Heart—what is it? From the way you've described it, Master Mo seems quite astonished." Han Li replied in kind. "The Kirin Heart is a rare artifact formed from the hearts of powerful creatures native to the small Kirin Realm. It contains a unique, mysterious energy specific to this realm. Originally, it was used solely for crafting artifacts and medicinal pills. However, after the entrance collapsed, it was discovered that when combined with an ancient, previously abandoned inter-realm transportation array, the Kirin Heart could enable direct transportation into the small Kirin Realm—without requiring the original entrance at all." But during this period, those who were transported into this realm had to promptly refine the Shura heart into a protective artifact and carry it close to their bodies, as the energy within would continuously dissipate, serving to counteract the repelling force of this realm. Once the energy was completely depleted, the individuals would automatically be expelled back outside the small Shura realm due to the repelling force. Unfortunately, the Shura hearts found within the Shura realm were not easily slain by ordinary beings, and initially, few people had placed much value on these hearts. Consequently, after the entrance vanished, such hearts became relatively rare, and over the years of continuous energy loss, the number of surviving ones is now even more scarce—perhaps no more than a handful, barely five fingers' worth. It was no surprise that the Spirit King held such a heart in his possession, which naturally astonished me. Mo Jianli carefully explained this further. Upon hearing this, Han Li nodded, expressing a thoughtful expression. As the two were exchanging whispers, the heterodox master, Xue Ran, had already taken the Shouluo Heart from the white-robed elder and carefully examined it. After a while, he exhaled deeply, weighed the object in his hands, and then asked the elder seriously: "Indeed, it is the genuine Shouluo Heart. But how many pieces does the elder have?" "Two," replied the elder, raising two fingers. "Two? A single Shouluo Heart should only allow one person to enter the Xiao Shouluo Realm. Does the elder intend to select only two of us to go there?" Xue Ran asked, his expression growing serious. Mojianli, upon hearing this, also frowned. "Rest assured on this point. After my improvements, the Shouluo Heart can now be divided into two parts. However, while it originally provided enough energy for one person to remain in the Xiao Shouluo Realm for a full month, now each person can only stay for about ten days." "I believe, with the divine abilities of my esteemed companions, we should have ample opportunity to locate the Shura Spider within this time frame," the robed elder calmly stated. "Hmph. Once truly immersed in the Small Shura Realm, even this amount of time will only allow us to rely on luck," Blood Ran murmured. "If I'm not mistaken, Blood Ran and Black Scale should each possess the ancestral bloodline of the Six-Headed True Spirit Flame Spider and the Black-Scaled Celestial Dragon Spider, respectively. While this period may not be sufficient for others, with the innate sensitivity of their bloodlines guiding us, I believe the chances for success are quite promising," the robed elder added with a sudden smile. "You know all this! It seems you've made a thorough investigation into my two companions," Blood Ran's eyes narrowed. Black Scale's gaze flashed with a glint of intensity. "Ah, originally, I had arranged to meet Stone Heart, whose body carries a closer lineage to the Thousand-Eye Evil Spider. He should find the Shura Spider more readily upon entering the Small Shura Realm." Now that Master Li has fallen in the realm of magic, I can only place my hopes in all of you. As for Mo Brother and Friend Han seeking the Shura Spider, they may truly have to rely on a bit of luck. Fortunately, the small Shura Realm isn't very vast, so even without relying on their bloodline powers, they still have a chance. Had I not urgently needed the threads of time, and if I hadn't anticipated Friend Shi's demise beforehand, I would never have invited Mo Brother and Friend Han to join this endeavor. Now that both of them have come to me with the relevant tokens, I can only let them take their chances. I've already shared all that I have to say. Do any of you four now intend to journey to the small Shura Realm?" The white-robed elder spoke calmly to the four of them. Meanwhile, all four of Han's companions looked serious, and none of them immediately responded.