As for the black storage bracelet, after the young man used his divine awareness to sweep through it, it likewise flashed and was stored away. "Just to be safe, go check whether the fleeing person is still lingering nearby. If you encounter them, kill them immediately," Han Li thought for a moment and then gave further instructions to the small figure. The purple-gold figure nodded mechanically, slightly shook its shoulders, and then vanished into a streak of golden light, moving swiftly. The direction was exactly the same as where the three full-merit monks had escaped earlier. After arranging all this, Han Li released a fire ball, which completely turned the small mountain of flesh and blood formed by the remains of the Immortal of Unbroken Heaven into ash, and then turned his gaze toward the valley. There, the entire valley remained enveloped by one series of spell arrays, with powerful streams of negative energies swirling and dancing in the sky—still far from negligible. Though the battle between Huang Yuanzi and the others had not lasted long, the others, especially Yan Li and her companions, could hardly have failed to notice it. Han Li thought of this, and with one hand, swept the space nearby. At once, a flash of green light erupted, and countless characters surged forth, spinning rapidly before coalescing into a translucent, shimmering mirror of jade-green hue. Initially, the mirror's surface showed no image at all. However, as Han Li lightly flicked his finger, sending a brief golden scroll vanishing into the mirror, a hum immediately resonated within, and a clear image of a slender, beautiful young woman appeared on the surface—Yan Li. Yet, this woman now stared with a look of dazed astonishment, as though still unable to believe the outcome of the battle outside the valley. Three formidable adversaries of the same level as Qingyuan Zi had been effortlessly slain and driven back by Han Li alone, leaving no further threats beyond the valley. After murmuring a few words, Yanli finally regained a measure of composure, yet remained uncertain and asked, "If I have not yet advanced to the Great Perfection stage, how could I possibly defeat and drive away that formidable foe just now? Since Qingyuan Brother has not yet completed his celestial transformation, I shall remain here and wait. After both he and Yuan Yao have successfully passed their trials, I will personally meet with him." With that, Han Li spoke calmly and, without waiting for any reaction from the reflection of Yanli in the mirror, simply waved his sleeve. A strange ripple swept through the air, and the jade mirror flashed before shattering into fragments, its symbols dispersing into the void. Then Han Li moved his body slightly, landing on a small hillock nearby, and settled on a clean stone, sitting cross-legged. He knew well that although he had once shared a close relationship with Qingyuan Brother and had the connection through Yuan Yao, their bond was still far from one of life-and-death trust. Thus, not a single word was spoken about urging Yanli to open the seal right away, but instead, he simply sat quietly outside the valley, waiting for the heavenly calamity to conclude. As soon as he settled down, he raised his hand, and a streak of green light shot out, vanishing swiftly into the void—leaving behind a sealed transmission scroll. Han Li intended to use this scroll to inform the people aboard the more distant Mo Ling Sacred Vessel, inviting them to join him. A short while later, a thunderous roar echoed from the sky, and the black giant vessel emerged, rising like a small mountain. ...Within the spell array, Yanli sat upon the disc-shaped artifact, gazing at the scene reflected in the copper mirror before her, her face still filled with disbelief and astonishment. Three days later, after a tremendous roar shook the valley, the black storm clouds gradually dispersed, and Qingyuan's clear and resonant cry rang out. In his voice, there was an overwhelming sense of joy. "Congratulations, friend, on finally overcoming the great calamity!" said Han Li, who had been meditating on the great stone, now opening his eyes and offering a warm, respectful greeting Though not loud, the sound resonated throughout the sky, lingering without being overshadowed by the long, resonant roar. "I haven't yet thanked my dear friend, Mr. Han, for your great assistance—otherwise, how could I have endured this crisis so undisturbed? By the way, I must congratulate you as well on reaching the Great Perfection stage!" Sei Yuan stopped his roar abruptly and immediately burst into laughter. Two days later, I will personally thank you for your great kindness," Qingyuan said after a brief pause, and immediately agreed. The seal fluctuations around the valley had persisted for a long time, yet no further sounds emerged. Having just weathered the heavenly calamity, he truly needed to take some pills now to restore his vital energy. Han Li gazed toward the valley for a while, then suddenly turned his gaze to a towering mountain peak far in the distance, smiled with deep significance, and then slowly closed his eyes. Almost at the same time, a faint outline shimmered beneath a great tree on that distant mountain peak, and suddenly there appeared a middle-aged man wearing a high crown and golden robe. His face was refined, with a half-shaft of dark black beard hanging down—exactly the same man Han Li had once met before, the other Great Perfection stage master from Minghe Land, Jin Yan Hou. This person should have already departed from the realm of the River of the Underworld, yet now he appears at Qingyuan Zi's location during his celestial transformation, remaining concealed throughout—clearly harboring other intentions. However, gazing at the distant figure of Han Li, Jin Yan Hou's expression shifts between clouded and somber. After a long while, he finally sighs deeply, his form flickering and vanishing as if dissolving into the air. Having witnessed Han Li and the Golden-Feathered Insect King's astonishing feats in defeating peers, even Jin Yan Hou's previous confidence and reserves crumble completely. Moreover, Han Li's seemingly ordinary gaze earlier had caused an inexplicable flutter within him, as though he had sensed Han Li's presence—now, he could no longer remain hidden in place. Shortly thereafter, Jin Yan Hou materializes high above ten thousand miles away, transforming into a radiant golden glow and swiftly heading back toward his own abode. "It's truly surprising that a young man who only reached the Consolidation stage hundreds of years ago should have not only advanced to the same level as the King, but also effortlessly defeated peers of equal rank. That little purple-and-gold figure is no less impressive—what kind of formidable being could he possibly be?" Gold Flame stood by, urging his flight spell forward while his expression remained gloomy, silently pondering. Two days later, in a dignified and elegant hall, Qingyuan sat with a warm smile at the head of the table, pouring wine repeatedly into the cup of Han Li, who sat across from him. Though Han's face was slightly pale and his breath a bit unstable, his spirits were remarkably bright. Yuan Yao and Yanli, standing behind Qingyuan, occasionally glanced curiously at Han Li and the others standing behind him. During the earlier defense of the heavenly calamity, Yuan Yao had directly stepped in as Qingyuan had requested, yet she had sustained no adverse effects herself. When she emerged from the valley, she was fully intact—every hair and strand untouched. However, when she first heard that Han Li had attained the stage of Great Perfection, Yuan Yao was as stunned as a beautiful maiden, her mouth open in wonder, unable to close it for a long time. As Han Li glanced at Yuan Yao's face, he naturally recalled the endearing image of her in shock and couldn't help but smile gently. "To be honest, although I knew you possessed exceptional talent, I never expected that, even after these years of not seeing you, you would have already reached such a lofty stage and managed to defeat a powerful opponent of comparable strength to myself. It seems my initial assessment of you was rather too low." Qingyuan said to Han Li. "Master Qing overthought it. My talent is indeed ordinary. Without the daring journey I made into the realm of the demons, securing a great fortune of fortune, I would never have progressed so smoothly to the stage of Great Perfection. On the other hand, after overcoming this trial, Master Qing's cultivation is certain to advance further—perhaps even offering a real chance for transcendence to the immortal realm." Han Li said, smiling slightly. "How could someone ordinary possibly secure such extraordinary fortune? At the very least, a typical Consolidated Immortal would never dare venture into the Realm of Evil. This clearly demonstrates that Master Han possesses an exceptional resolve and decisiveness, far beyond the ordinary. As for me, having weathered this trial and merely managing to extend my life by a few more years, I would never have dared to dream of ascending to the Immortal Realm. It is indeed quite plausible that Master Han, so young, has already attained such a level of cultivation and mastery." Qingyuan gently shook his hands repeatedly. "Oh, Qing, do you perhaps know something about this..." Han Li's expression slightly stirred. "After all, I am somewhat older than you, so it's natural that I know a bit more. Moreover, if you truly wish to reach the day of ascending to the immortal realm, you must also prepare yourself well in advance for the great celestial calamity—just in case something unforeseen should happen. If you don't mind, I'd be pleased to share some of my insights with you, and we can discuss these matters together." Qing Yuan said without hesitation. "Very well, then, I shall gladly accept." Han Li, naturally unwilling to miss such an opportunity, readily agreed. Thus, over the following period, Han Li and Qing Yuan exchanged their thoughts on ascending to the immortal realm and overcoming the celestial calamity. Their conversation continued for nearly half a day, and they still felt deeply satisfied when it finally came to an end. At that moment, Han Li glanced at Yuan Yao and suddenly said to Qingyuan Zi in a calm tone: "Qing friend, I originally came here merely to casually check in on the recent well-being of you and Miss Yuan Yao. I had no other intention at first. But now that you have successfully passed the heavenly calamity and both the two immortal maidens have restored their original human forms, I would like to take them back to my clan. Would you be willing to make a small arrangement for this?"