"Ah, it's indeed the technique of a body-born avatar—most refined and subtle. Yet I find myself somewhat puzzled. Given your current condition, I wonder if your original powers have retained any trace of their former strength." The giant ape's pupils suddenly flashed with a vivid blue light as he carefully examined the old master from head to toe, his expression tinged with a subtle sense of curiosity. "What... do you mean?" The old master, facing him, suddenly narrowed his gaze, finally speaking—his voice was thick and unfamiliar, as though he had not spoken in many years. Yet his facial expression remained utterly still. "You may not know this, but when my spiritual eyes are fully activated, I can see clearly every detail from nine thousand li beyond the heavens. Though you have concealed the decay of your body with a secret artifact and move as if perfectly healthy, the dead muscles within you cannot escape my perception. I am genuinely curious—how did you come to be in this state? Did you willingly transform, or was it due to some restriction imposed upon you?" The thunderous words pouring forth from the giant ape caused the Jade-Clad Elder's pupils to contract once more; the pair of hands originally resting in his sleeve had unconsciously tightened slightly. The ape's voice was so loud that even the other Great Transcendents nearby could hear every word clearly, all of whom looked visibly startled. Only the Huaxi Immortal Maiden reacted with sudden alarm, her face pale as she roared sharply, "Jade-Clad, what are you doing? Why are you listening to his nonsense? Kill him now!" "Rest assured, this little provocation from him cannot truly disturb my composure. Heh, I must disappoint you. I have not become this half-human, half-zombie figure due to any harm inflicted upon me—rather, it is a result of a flaw in my practice. To preserve my life, I was compelled to transform into this state. No further words—let us begin!" The Elder of Unsoiled Streak glanced at the neighboring Immortal Maiden beside him, his eyes seeming to carry a subtle shade of contempt, yet his voice remained composed. At the very moment he finished speaking, he suddenly took a decisive step forward, his form blurring as if dissolving—first into two, then into four—and within moments, he had manifested over a dozen identical, indistinct shadows, all flashing into position around the giant ape. With a swift movement, even more shadows emerged, surging toward the center. In that instant, it appeared as though hundreds of figures were simultaneously charging the giant ape. At the same time, the Hua Xi fairy beside him brightened her eyes and, without hesitation, extended her hand to grasp the void. Instantly, countless points of crystalline light surged forth from her body, coalesced into her palm, and a rustic, sand-blade of one zhang in length materialized. With a bright cry, she launched it straight toward the space where Han Li stood. The giant ape, though witnessing this, did not show any sign of alarm. Instead, it roared low, and at once, a surge of purple-gold light erupted from its body. Countless silver runes surged forth from within, swirling and coalescing into dense, intricate patterns of silver glyphs, which then, with a resonant hum, instantly solidified into a complete silver exosuit that enveloped its entire form. The giant ape merely pressed a hand seal, and instantly thunder roared across his body, golden arcs of lightning as thick as large bowls bursting forth and shooting out in every direction. In an instant, the space within a mu-sized radius centered on the ape was filled with flashing lightning and golden arcs interwoven. Nearly a hundred gray figures approaching the ape's front were caught off guard, dissolving into sparks and vanishing in the thunderous blasts. Only about a dozen managed to escape, hastily gathering together and quickly reuniting into the true form of Wugou the Elder. Observing this scene, the giant ape let out a fierce laugh, then pressed another hand seal and exhaled a spherical ball of silver fire, about one zhang in diameter. As the fire ball rolled forward, a clear, resonant sound emanated from within, and in a moment it transformed into a massive silver fire bird, over ten zhang long. As the bird spread its wings, faint golden glimmers shimmered within its feathers, and it charged straight toward the Huaxi immortal maiden. As for the Elder Master of Purity, upon being caught in a single, vast hand of the giant ape, the surrounding void suddenly tightened, enveloping him in an invisible, immense force. Startled, the Elder Master shook his sleeve and suddenly launched a round orb wrapped in green vapor. This orb shot upward, rapidly expanding until it grew to the size of a carriage wheel, then crashed directly into the force rushing toward him. A thunderous roar shook the earth and mountains. Instantly, a brilliant green sun rose above the Elder Master, and waves of shockwaves like a hurricane surged outward in all directions. The green orb, an extraordinary artifact of unknown origin, now radiated an intensely bright light, with countless golden characters subtly appearing and shimmering upon its surface—thus successfully shattering the giant ape's grasp. Han Li, witnessing this, was momentarily surprised, yet immediately reached out with his other, furry hand, swiftly seizing it. This time, as the ancient master of purity stirred the air above, countless golden arcs spiraled out and coalesced into a massive purple-gold hand, which then thundered down in a lightning-fast strike, precisely hitting the orb bathed in the radiant sunlight below. The orb was instantly enveloped by countless golden arcs, its surface runes briefly glowing before fracturing and fading under the intense flashes. The orb itself trembled continuously, gradually descending. Below, the ancient master of purity coldly exhaled, extending his hand upward toward the void. The orb, which had previously shrunk slightly, emitted a clear chime, its light suddenly shifting to a pale golden hue, and a faint luminous veil began to form on its surface. Despite relentless strikes from the golden arcs, the golden orb remained steadfast, hovering motionless in the air. At that moment, the colossal ape into which Han Li had transformed took a single great step, instantly spanning a hundred paces and materializing directly before the Elder Wuou. With a motion of his arm, a massive fist, adorned with countless silver veins, slammed down with great force. A roar of thunder erupted above the Elder Wuou, and a surge of invisible power, now twice as strong as before, poured down, pressing against the circular orb beneath. The orb immediately flashed erratically once more, then slowly settling downward under the weight. Seeing this, the Elder Wuou's eyes flashed with sharp brilliance, and with a swift arm movement, she seemed poised to unleash another divine technique to counter the pressure. But just then, a sudden cry of distress came from the distance—Lingxi, the Immortal Maiden, calling out urgently. "Wuou! Come quickly! I can't hold on any longer!" Her voice was sharp and urgent, filled with unmistakable fear. The Elder Wuou was startled, and in the midst of her preparations, quickly turned her head to look toward the source of the call. To the sight, the Hua Xi immortal maiden had been enveloped by a vast expanse of silver flame at an unknown moment, with a silver phoenix darting erratically around her. The maiden herself had taken refuge behind an exceptionally thick, translucent sand shield. Yet, as the silver flames surged and roared, the shield was rapidly melting into droplets of crystalline juice, thinning and dissolving. The intensity of the silver flames far exceeded the maiden’s expectations. Not only did her innate defensive spell fail to withstand the searing heat, but even the seven or eight precious artifacts she summoned in a single breath were quickly dissolved and consumed upon contact, lasting only a brief moment. More strangely, as the silver phoenix soared above and below, faint pulses of magical resonance could be felt in the surrounding area, as though the very space around her were being sealed and restrained, preventing her from casting spells or moving freely—compelling her to remain still and steadfast. Now, with the sand shield itself beginning to falter, she was forced to urgently call out for help to Wugou. Master Wújiù, upon clearly seeing the situation here, hesitated slightly in his movements, his eyes briefly flickering with a twitch, before swiftly making up his mind. Suddenly, he roared aloud, and his body burst open spontaneously, transforming into over a hundred ethereal shadows that darted off in all directions. Though the giant ape's face showed a moment of surprise, and one of his arms blurred slightly, a massive paw shadow shot down with lightning speed and only managed to partially shatter it. Most of the shadows, after several swift movements, materialized near the silver-hued sea of flames, gathered together, and then reformed into the original form of Master Wújiù. With a quick gesture of his hand, golden flames surged across his body, and he immediately plunged headlong into the sea of flames. Within the silver-hued flames, a cluster of golden flames danced ghostly, then, with a soft hiss, materialized beside Huáxī's celestial maiden. Overjoyed, the maiden raised her hand and pointed at the sand curtain, instantly creating a clear opening. The Elder of Pure Purity flashed once more and instantly entered the scene, appearing beside the young woman. "Act quickly. My star sand can only last so long—only your true essence flame can withstand the opponent's spiritual flame," the Huaxi Immortal urged, her eyes fixed on the massive fire bird charging furiously at the sand barrier. At that moment, the giant ape formed by Han Li also advanced steadily toward them with a deep, resonant rumble, deepening the young woman's sense of urgency. "Agreed," the Elder replied calmly, lifting her hand and flipping it once. A golden flame burst forth, swiftly engulfing her entire arm. Yet in a single, sudden motion, it surged forward with an almost incomprehensible speed, piercing the young woman just at arm's reach.