On a vast sea between the Human and Immortal clans, within a group of islands composed of over a hundred isles, on one colossal island stretching for tens of thousands of li, streams of ethereal light rise and fall, with thousands of mid-to-low ranked cultivators busily moving about across the island. Centered on the highest peak of this giant island, pavilions, palaces, and halls rise one after another along the surrounding mountain ranges. At the same time, array flags and array discs are scattered throughout the island by these cultivators, generating concentric waves of magical restrictions. Deep within the mountain body of the tallest peak, Han Li is placing a round black-and-white stone, the size of a human head, into a massive magical array spanning several mu in area. As soon as the stone is inserted, the entire array emits a resonant hum, and countless golden and silver characters surge forth from every part of it. The black-and-white stone itself flashes with alternating hues of black and white light, and then releases a distinct ripple of energy that swiftly dissolves into the void. "Can this array truly enable us to harness the Two Principles of Magnetic Light and defend against attacks from outside the island?" Yin Yue stood behind Han Li, observing everything, and couldn't help but ask. "Relax," Han Li said, stroking his chin. "This Two-Principles Ten-Thousand-Drawn Array was designed based on an ancient method I studied. Since several major Magnetic Light geological veins lie buried beneath the entire island, when fully activated, not only can we defend against external threats, but the array's effective range can be expanded by more than ten times beyond its current scope." "With that, the Yuanhe Island can truly be considered secure. I've already witnessed the power of the Two-Principles Magnetic Light. As long as the underground veins remain intact, even a Great Master who inadvertently becomes trapped within will be temporarily contained." Yin Yue smiled lightly. "Moreover, I've noticed that the Magnetic Light veins of the Wuyi Sea seem to converge specifically beneath this archipelago." Magnetic pulses also exist beneath the other islands, though not as powerful as those beneath Yuanhe Island. Still, they are sufficient to support simplified versions of the Two-Polarity Ten-Thousand-Drawn Array. With such arrangements, these arrays can resonate with the ones on our island, further enhancing the strength of the Two-Polarity magnetic light by nearly half and significantly expanding the range of the seal's effectiveness. After glancing at the activated array, Han Li spoke with a sense of pride. "If we truly reach this stage, the entire Wuyah Sea will be as solid and unshakable as a fortress. You've truly established a lasting foundation, Han brother." Silver Moon's eyes flickered with a touch of sentiment. "Hmm, are you beginning to feel envious? I believe the wolf clan has sent another delegation recently. Isn't it surprising that you haven't made an effort to meet them? If you're willing to return, the position of Wolf King will surely be yours." Han Li turned to her, smiling. "I have absolutely no interest in this position. Let the elders of the wolf clan decide among themselves." At present, all I wish for is to further my cultivation and enter the Mahayana stage. Only then will I not fall too far behind you." Upon hearing this, Yin Yue gave her a withering look and said. "If Moon doesn't wish to become the Wolf King, then she needn't return. As for the Forgetting-Emotions Technique you've been practicing—I've consulted numerous classical texts, and finally discovered that it may not, as Master Ao Xiao claimed, be irreversible after all." Han Li nodded, then his expression grew noticeably serious. "What? You're saying the Forgetting-Emotions Technique can still be reversed? But my grandfather himself clearly stated that unless I am willing to revert my cultivation all the way back to the Xianxu stage, the technique cannot be abandoned. And once it's abandoned, my cultivation progress will stagnate forever." Yin Yue was overjoyed to hear this, yet immediately her expression turned one of disbelief. "It is indeed unlikely to completely abandon the Forgetting-Emotions Technique. However, it is entirely possible to separate it from within my body." Han Li slightly narrowed his eyes and replied slowly. "Complete separation. What does that mean?" Yin Yue expressed a touch of confusion. "It sounds simple to say, but in practice, it's quite troublesome. Allow me to put it briefly: you can create a separate avatar, and transfer all the true energy refined through the 'Forgetfulness Technique' into this avatar. With that, the negative emotions should have a high likelihood of being expelled from your body as well." Han Li spoke seriously. "Then this would allow you to rid yourself of the Forgetfulness Technique?" Yin Yue still found it hard to believe. "A regular avatar won't suffice. Moreover, once the true energy of the Forgetfulness Technique is separated, your cultivation level will revert to the Lingxu stage. The only advantage is that you'll no longer face difficulties in advancing your cultivation. When you eventually re-unite and rebuild your cultivation, you won't encounter any bottlenecks. The only drawback is that you'll need to invest a bit more time in training. Han Li explained it in full detail. "It's merely a matter of spending a bit more time. Compared to resolving the issue of the Forgetting Heart Technique binding within him, it's nothing significant at all. Nevertheless, how confident are you in this assessment?" Yin Yue still hesitated and asked. "I'm not certain—I'd say around seven or eight out of ten. However, to completely separate the Forgetting Heart Technique from his body, relying solely on you would be insufficient. A helper whose cultivation level and spiritual awareness surpass yours significantly would be essential. If you truly commit, I will personally step in to assist." Han Li spoke with serious determination. "Seven or eight out of ten—that's more than sufficient. Still, cultivating a duplicate body isn't an easy task, and from your tone, it seems even a regular duplicate wouldn't suffice." Yin Yue said, biting her lip. "Rest assured. Even if we fail, you won't face any life-threatening risks. As for the duplicate, I've already found someone suitable for you." "He smiled upon hearing this, shook his sleeve, and at once a flash of green light illuminated beside him—there emerged a green-hued figure. 'Huh! Isn't this your spiritual body? Are you planning to send it to me as a duplicate?' Silver Moon gasped upon recognizing the true form of the green figure. Indeed, it was precisely the immortal body of the Zhi Xian that had belonged to Han Li. 'You're right. This body is fundamentally different from ordinary manifestations—it originally lacked any spiritual essence, merely a hollow shell. Normally, I only use Qu'er or a thread of my divine awareness to animate it. Now that my cultivation has advanced significantly, this body, which was once vital during my Consolidation Period, has become less useful. Sending it to you is a perfect fit. As a body formed from the Zhi Xian essence, it is exceptionally pure and easily integrates with various inner energies. Moreover, it has already reached the peak of Consolidation Period cultivation, fully capable of accommodating your Wàng Qíng Jūé inner energy without any adverse reactions." Han Li spoke continuously, at the same time pressing a series of gestures and lightly touching the void before his spiritual body. Instantly, his entire form flashed with intense green light, blurring momentarily before transforming into a slender, graceful figure—his facial features and contours now exquisitely refined, matching those of Yin Yue perfectly, though his skin still retained a faint green hue. Yin Yue stared at this transformation, momentarily speechless. Han Li gazed at his spiritual form with a touch of admiration and reflection. He had hoped that, under the continuous infusion of the mysterious green liquid, his spiritual body would steadily advance in cultivation, never ceasing to progress. Yet for some unknown reason, after reaching the peak of the Consolidated Body stage, no matter how much green liquid he used, the body showed no further breakthrough and remained unable to ascend to the Great Mastery stage. In this situation, it seemed more beneficial to bestow it upon Yin Yue to help resolve the issue of the Forgetting Heart Technique. "Since Brother Han has truly offered his spiritual body as a form of gift, then I shall gladly accept it. With this embodiment, I now feel much more confident in achieving a successful resolution." It would be better not to delay. My sister will now return to refine this spiritual body. By the time a hundred days have passed, she should be able to begin addressing the issue of the Forgetting Decision. After a deep breath, Silver Moon spoke to Han Li with a touch of unusual urgency. "That would be excellent! The sooner you resolve the Forgetting Decision, the sooner you'll be at ease. During your period of seclusion, I will oversee the complete construction of our estate and all the magical arrays. Then, I will be able to fully support you in separating the true energy within your body." Han Li nodded with a gentle smile. Silver Moon then smiled warmly at Han Li, pressed a hand seal, and instantly vanished into a shimmering silhouette. Only then did Han Li calmly turn around and begin testing the various restrictions generated by the array before him. His eagerness to resolve Silver Moon's Forgetting Decision naturally stemmed from his preparations for an upcoming journey. Since this journey would take him to other continents, and he couldn't predict the various difficulties he might encounter along the way, he naturally didn't want to have Silver Moon accompany him through yet another series of adventures. After all, the spiritual realm is vast—though he was confident he could handle any great danger himself, his concerns for those around him were far more pressing. Han Li had planned for his future travels to other continents, intending to bring only Zhu Guo'er and the elderly Flower-Shi Elder as companions. Zhu Guo'er had to stay with him because her divine awareness was essential for exploring the channels connecting the smaller spiritual realms. As for Flower-Shi, her mastery of water-based techniques would prove invaluable should they venture to other continents. Thinking of this, a long-forgotten figure suddenly flashed before Han Li’s mind, yet after taking a deep breath, he gently pushed her image back into the depths of his heart. Should the journey to the distant continents proceed smoothly, he would soon be able to meet her in person. Now what he needs to do is first fully lay out the Twin-Principles Ten-Thousand-Call Array, leaving no gaps or weaknesses. …… Three years had passed in an instant! Compared to three years ago, the entire Yuanhe Island had transformed completely. Not only was the ambient qi now more vibrant than ever, but between the hills and peaks, various rare birds and beasts now soared or strolled leisurely. In some halls and pavilions, fully armed robotic soldiers, moving along fixed routes, paced back and forth with unwavering composure, adding a solemn, martial atmosphere to the ethereal scene. Suddenly, several resonant chimes rang out from the highest peak, and from the buildings on nearby hills, countless streaks of light shot skyward, all converging directly toward the summit. "Respectfully greeting the Master, congratulations on your emergence from seclusion!" As thousands of mid- and high-level cultivators materialized on the peak, they all bowed deeply before the silver palace before them. ------------ Volume Eleven: The True Immortal Descends Chapter 2,306: Huang Yuanzi At that moment, under the attentive gaze of several thousand Qingyuan Palace disciples, Han Li slowly walked out of the silver palace, accompanied by Yin Yue Zhu Guo'er and several of Hai Da Shao's direct disciples. "Everyone, please rise. I am about to embark on a journey far from the island. From now on, all routine matters here shall be handled by Yin Tian. As for affairs within the Qingyuan Palace, they will be managed by your silver moon senior sister. Do you have any objections?" Han Li turned around and said calmly to the several figures behind him. "Disciples shall abide by the master's command." Both Hai Da Shao and the newer disciples, including Lan Yao, bowed respectfully in unison. "You truly don't intend to take me with you? Though I have fallen into the Lingxu stage, my divine powers remain intact, and I now possess a body avatar at the Hétǐ stage. Even if I encounter a typical Dacheng cultivator, I shall still have a measure of self-defense capability." Yin Yue looked steadily at Han Li, speaking slowly. "No. Your body avatar has only just transferred its true energy. It will take another ten to fifteen years to fully Han Li shook his head, firmly declining. "Since Brother Han has truly made up his mind, I shall say no more. Take care on your journey!" The silver moon's gaze flickered slightly as she exhaled, adding, "Rest assured. If everything goes smoothly, we may return within a hundred years—probably not much time at all. Huashí, Zhu Guo'er, let's go." Han Li's expression eased, and a gentle smile appeared on his face. He then gave a brief command to Bai Guo'er and Huashí the Elder. At that moment, waves of energy surged above the silver palace, and a massive black vessel, dark as ink, materialized instantly. Han Li moved swiftly and, in a blur, appeared directly at the prow of the ship. Huashí and Zhu Guo'er bowed respectfully and then transformed into streaks of light, shooting toward the vessel. A short while later, as the group of cultivators atop the peak once again paid their respects, the Black Spirit Vessel rose into the air with a resonant hum. Only a few sharp hissing sounds were heard, and then the great vessel vanished completely at the horizon. ...On a vast expanse of emerald grassland, countless herds of creatures with bull heads and horse bodies surged forward, rushing wildly. Most of these beings were ordinary wild animals, still lacking even the beginnings of spiritual awareness. Only a few had reached the level of low-tier mythical beasts—some with wings sprouting from their backs, gliding through the air, while others whipped up gusts of mystical wind, enveloping themselves in swirling currents as they moved. Suddenly, a strange, resonant roar burst from behind, and then a wave of crimson light surged across the sky, revealing three massive, mountain-sized heads above the herd. These heads were covered in thick, olive-green scales, their eyes deep golden, and their pupils long and piercing—clearly resembling the heads of great serpents. As soon as these three heads appeared, they opened their mouths wide, exposing rows of massive, serrated fangs, and drew in a powerful breath downward. A thunderous roar echoed across the entire grassland. Three hues of霞—green, yellow, and red—rolled down in a single cascade, enveloping the grassland beneath like a vast, spreading canopy. In an instant, the herds below, whether or not awakened to spiritual awareness, all suddenly shuddered and leapt into the air, rushing toward the three colossal serpent heads as if drawn by a flame. Within mere breaths, tens of thousands of strange beasts with bull-like bodies and horse-like heads were entirely consumed by the three great serpent heads. The central serpent head raised itself, belched out a deep sigh, and revealed a satisfied expression. After a gentle sway, it began to blur, as though about to dissolve back into the form it had taken when it first appeared. Yet at this very moment, one of the other two serpent heads suddenly flashed with sharp, brilliant eyes, then emitted a sharp cry into the void to one side, followed by a resonant, human-like voice booming forth: "Which of you has come so swiftly and graciously to grace my humble abode on this verdant plain?" The voice of this skull immediately startled the other two massive serpent heads, which suddenly turned their gaze sharply toward the same direction, their fierce glares blazing. "Heh, Brother San-quan, don't be alarmed—years have passed, yet you're still in good health!" A light laugh suddenly echoed from the void on that side. As soon as the words were spoken, a faint shimmer of spiritual light passed through the space, and a thin, gaunt man dressed in yellow robes materialized silently, smiling warmly at the three large heads. "Ah, it's indeed Brother Huang Yuan! That explains how you managed to penetrate my Ban Yuan Pavilion's defenses so effortlessly." The middle serpent head relaxed slightly and spoke in human words, though his tone was noticeably cold and detached. "Brother San-quan, you've mistaken the matter. The defenses of my Ban Yuan Pavilion are truly formidable—though I myself have managed to unravel them, it would have taken me far beyond ten days or a fortnight. It is precisely because of this treasure that I have been able to arrive here so easily." The lean man named Huang Yuan smiled softly, then flipped his palm, and instantly a translucent, glowing sphere materialized, within which a miniature pavilion of exquisite jade carvings, about a few inches in size, shimmered faintly. "The Nine Phantoms' Auspicious Gate—this treasure is as vital to the old master of the Nine Phantoms as his life. How could it end up in your hands?" The central giant serpent's head, upon seeing the pavilion finally, could no longer remain composed and broke into a gasp. "It's quite simple," Huang Yuan chuckled, "I merely convinced him to lend it to me with my words." "Hmph! Convincing? Do you think I'm a child of three? If such a precious artifact could be secured merely by words, I'll immediately pluck this head off and keep it as a toy." The giant serpent's head immediately darkened in expression, his voice now somewhat ominous. "Perhaps mere words aren't enough," Huang Yuan replied, narrowing his eyes, "but what if we add an extraordinary advantage?" "What kind of advantage?" "The last colossal python head, which had remained silent until now, asked coldly, 'Three Lingyuan Dan! Each one can delay the heavenly calamity by three thousand years; together, they provide the Nine-Huan Elder with an extra ten thousand years of preparation—perhaps even saving his life in the long run.' Huang Yuan yawned and said this. 'You're quite generous. The Lingyuan Dan is the sacred medicine of your Lingyuan clan—many outsiders long to obtain even a single one but find no access. You offer three at once, which is no wonder the Nine-Huan Elder is willing to lend his own life essence artifacts to you. Still, what brings you here? I'm not particularly interested in the Lingyuan Dan—don't expect it to impress me much.' The middle python head snorted, speaking with a touch of sternness. 'Perhaps you may not value the Lingyuan Dan much, but have you considered the interest in the Mingyu Shocking Miracle?' Huang Yuan, hearing this, remained calm and composed, his expression subtly cunning. "The True Scripture of the Underworld Realm" "Do you have this item in your hands?" "This is impossible!" This time, all three colossal serpent heads suddenly gasped, their faces pale with alarm—clearly, this item held immense significance for them. "What is the True Scripture of the Underworld Realm? How could I possibly possess it? I never even dared to think of having it. Yet, I do know some clues regarding half of it. Would Brother Sanquan still be interested?" Huang Yuan spoke with a composed, slightly amused tone. "Half of it? Truly?" The middle serpent head's pupils flashed with cold light, pressing the question. "I have personally stated this to you, so how could it be mere fiction?" Huang Yuan remained calm and unflinching. "Very well. Then, how shall I convince you to reveal the true clues about half of the True Scripture of the Underworld Realm—so that I won't find out you've only come to see me today to reminisce about old times?" All three serpent heads exchanged thoughtful glances, and only after a pause did the middle one ask coldly. "Brother Sanquan truly understands." Indeed, I have come with a matter of urgent request—I seek your assistance in confronting a powerful adversary. Besides my esteemed friend, I have also invited the Immortal Tianzun of Bu-Mie Cave. Huang Yuanzi exhaled a long breath, yet his voice suddenly grew cold. "Tianzun of Bu-Mie, you've even summoned this malevolent star. The cost of securing his involvement must surely exceed what I've already paid. What, then, is this great adversary that has prompted such careful and persistent planning on your part?" The three colossal serpent heads flashed simultaneously and vanished into the void, yet instantly, a young Daoist with a full array of serpent patterns across his face materialized in their former place. His eyes, like those of the great serpents, were fully dilated, radiating an intense aura of menace. "Do you know this person, Huang Yuanzi?" Huang Yuanzi drew a slight breath, his lips slightly drawn, speaking the name with some grit. "I have never heard of him. Yet you call yourself Huang Yuanzi, and he is known as Qing Yuanzi—perhaps there is some deep connection between you two? Surely he is also a high-level cultivator?" Upon hearing this, the three "As for our connection, you needn't inquire further. All you need to know is that this man holds a grudge against me that is as deep as the heavens themselves—only after he is slain will you achieve what you seek. Moreover, this man is not merely a high-level cultivator; he is one of the more formidable among our high-level cultivators. In a one-on-one encounter, I'd say I'm not his match." Huang Yuanzi replied calmly, his face solemn.