148: The soul is calcined and lives forever

“One more wave… that should be enough.”

Han Li’s thoughts flashed as he looked at the Dragon Elephant Divine Symbol deep within his flesh.

Dragon Elephant Divine Symbol.

It not only increases his strength, but if it is completely condensed, his Physique will also greatly improve.

His internal organs, flesh, tendons, and bones will become even stronger.

This is the power of the Dragon Elephant Overlord Body Art.

However, it is still lacking a bit now.

If enough Dragon Elephant Divine Symbols are condensed, even if his Physical Body suffers destructive damage, he can use the Divine Symbols to condense a new Physical Body.

Flesh and blood regenerate, and the Physical Body is immortal!

He can even reach the point of Rebirth from a drop of blood.

Every drop of his own blood would contain the power of the Dragon Elephant Divine Symbol, but to reach this level, even the creator probably hasn't achieved it.

It's as hard as ascending to Heaven.

However, with his Heaven and Earth Demon Seed, it’s not impossible.

Withdrawing his thoughts, Han Li closed his eyes and his consciousness entered the Celestial Court.

In the center of the Celestial Court, his Soul sat cross-legged in the Void Realm.

It was still dim and lifeless.

Hiding for a month, continuously activating the Heaven-遮ing Art, his mental consumption was simply too great.

Looking at his almost transparent Soul body, Han Li opened his eyes and looked at the Void Realm through the broken window.

“Baoyue National Teacher…”

Han Li murmured, his eyes filled with coldness.

He would temporarily remember this debt.

Once he was strong enough, he would definitely kill him.

Besides the Baoyue National Teacher, he would not spare the entire Baoyue Imperial Family.

“Third Prince…”

After a moment of contemplation, Han Li temporarily pushed the matter to the back of his mind.

Revenge now was too distant.

Baoyue Country had more than just the Baoyue National Teacher; there was also the King of Baoyue Country.

The Baoyue Imperial Family still had some hidden unknown Supremes. Without absolute certainty, Han Li would not act rashly.

Either he would flatten them all in one fell swoop, reducing them to ashes.

Or he would endure for now.

If he made a move, it had to be a complete funeral service!

The kind where even the ashes were scattered!

Withdrawing his gaze, Han Li spread his hand, and a golden light flashed, a golden lotus appearing before him.

Within the lotus, a Phoenix phantom could be seen manifesting.

Lifelike and vivid.

“Phoenix Golden Lotus, Nirvana Rebirth!”

Looking at the Phoenix Golden Lotus in his hand, Han Li’s breathing quickened by three points.

Then, he regained his composure and looked at the Phoenix Golden Lotus in his hand.

“Ancient texts say that consuming the Phoenix Golden Lotus will temper the Physical Body and Soul, which can be quite painful…”

Han Li recalled some descriptions he had read in ancient texts, but there wasn't much detailed information, only a few scattered words.

longevity divine medicine was not that easy to consume.

“Phoenix True Fire tempering, then let it burn…”

With a determined thought, Han Li steeled his heart and directly swallowed the Phoenix Golden Lotus in his hand.

“Clang—!”

The moment he swallowed the Phoenix Golden Lotus, a clear Phoenix cry instantly echoed in Han Li’s mind.

His spirit seemed to be pulled into a vast world in an instant. In the Void Realm, a golden Phoenix let out a long, roaring cry.

That clear, long cry seemed to penetrate everything in the world.

Han Li’s body instantly glowed with golden light.

A large amount of golden light enveloped his body.

And within his body, raging flames burned from within him. These flames seemed to be both real and illusory.

Han Li was instantly pulled back to his senses by this pain.

Inside his body, golden flames burned, and his internal organs made sizzling sounds.

Phoenix True Fire!

And at this moment, every inch of Han Li’s flesh was enduring the tempering of the Phoenix True Fire.

It not only burned in his body, but even his Soul was burned by the Phoenix True Fire.

The intense pain gave him an unprecedented tearing sensation.

Yet, he couldn't faint; he had to endure the tempering of the Phoenix True Fire.

“Ugh—!”

Han Li let out a muffled groan, his body curling up.

Like a cooked shrimp, he curled up tightly, biting his teeth until blood appeared.

Pain!

Excruciating pain!

Pain from the Physical Body to the Soul!

Han Li's face was pale, almost unable to move. The pain brought by the Phoenix True Fire was twofold.

His flesh, tendons, bones, internal organs, Soul, and spirit were all burned by the Phoenix True Fire.

“Ho ho…”

Han Li’s body curled up, and he let out a beast-like roar from his mouth.

The veins on his forehead almost burst out.

His eyes were filled with blood.

Every inch was undergoing the tempering of the Phoenix True Fire.

Golden light shone brightly. Han Li even wanted to faint directly, but unfortunately, he couldn’t.

His spirit and Soul were constantly burning under the intense Phoenix True Fire.

In the Celestial Court, his Soul was enveloped by the Phoenix True Fire, almost melting away.

But even as it continuously burned, his Soul always maintained the same state.

The intense pain numbed his consciousness.

His Soul and flesh, every inch, were enduring intense torment.

His roars also began to turn into moans.

An hour passed, and the pain continued.

The Phoenix True Fire not only did not weaken but grew stronger and stronger.

Under the tempering of the Phoenix True Fire, his body and flesh seemed to become much purer.

But at this moment, Han Li had no mind to sense these things; he only hoped the pain would end quickly.

This kind of pain in the Soul and flesh brought nothing but endless torment.

He couldn't escape it even if he wanted to.

His consciousness became numb, and then it became clear again, with the pain doubling.

Repeating back and forth, Han Li felt his consciousness was on the verge of collapsing.

This feeling was beyond description… The bright moon rose into the sky.

The cold moonlight shone into the desolate mountain temple.

In the room, faint moans emanated. Han Li lay on the ground, motionless.

If not for the faint moaning, one might have thought he was dead.

The golden light on his body gradually dimmed, and as the golden light faded, the Phoenix True Fire within his body also weakened.

His consciousness, numbed countless times, once again regained clarity.

An hour passed. When the golden light on his body completely extinguished, Han Li lay on the ground, motionless.

The pain brought by the Phoenix True Fire tempering his Soul and flesh was deeply etched into the depths of his Soul.

Now that the pain had dissipated, Han Li only felt a sense of surviving a catastrophe.

Exhaustion.

He was too exhausted.

He glanced at the Silver Armor Puppet hidden in the corner, then Han Li tilted his head and directly fainted… The red sun rose in the east, and the light of the morning sun, like a divine sword, cut through the darkness between Heaven and Earth, clearing away evil spirits.

When the first ray of sunlight shone through the dilapidated window, in the room, Han Li, who had been motionless on the ground, finally showed a trace of reaction.

“Whoosh—!”

With a carp flip, Han Li instantly stood up.

Looking at his body, Han Li felt a surge of vigorous life force.

Infinite vitality, as if he had gained some kind of new life.

It was very unique.

Closing his eyes, Han Li first checked his spirit and Soul.

In the center of the Celestial Court, his Soul sat cross-legged in the Void Realm, emitting powerful spiritual fluctuations.

Compared to his previous weakness, it was completely different.

Moreover, it was even stronger than his Soul during its previous Peak period. Han Li could feel that his Soul seemed to have increased several times over.

The Soul in the center of the Celestial Court seemed to be a physical entity.

There was no longer the previous weakness.

Opening his eyes, Han Li revealed joy.

“I didn’t expect the Phoenix Golden Lotus to have such an effect…”

“longevity divine medicine, truly lives up to its reputation!”

Han Li smacked his lips, feeling the changes in his body.

His flesh, tendons, bones, and internal organs all seemed to have changed, becoming stronger. Every cell, every inch of his flesh, was filled with infinite vitality.

It gave him a feeling of being reborn.

Both his Soul and Physical Body had undergone a transformation under the Phoenix True Fire.

After consuming the Phoenix Golden Lotus, he gained unexpected changes.

Even his True Qi became much purer.

The Phoenix Golden Lotus was not just about increasing his lifespan by ten thousand years.

Its other changes were unexpected.

“It’s just that the taste isn’t pleasant…”

Han Li murmured.

Just thinking about the agonizing pain, Han Li still felt his scalp tingle.

This taste was simply several times more painful than descending to the eighteenth layer of Hell.

Han Li hadn't expected it to be so painful after consumption.

But fortunately, he endured it.

With a sudden increase of ten thousand years of lifespan, he could even compare to the lifespan of a Supreme Paragon.

Truly “eternal life”!

“Buzz—!”

He spread his hand, and light bloomed. A scroll appeared before his eyes.

Dao Artifact Divine Diagram!

This was the only Dao Artifact treasure he obtained in the palace.

Looking at the Dao Artifact Divine Diagram in his hand, Han Li immediately began to refine it.

“Buzz—”

Light bloomed, and the Dao Artifact Divine Diagram in front of him automatically floated in the air, emitting brilliant rays of light.

Within it, the mountains, rivers, sun, and moon in the Dao Artifact Divine Diagram seemed to come alive, and changes occurred internally.

Han Li’s spirit moved, leaving his Soul imprint.

The stronger the spirit and Cultivation, the easier it was to refine Magic Treasures.

However, refining a Medium Grade Dao Artifact still required some time… A month passed in a flash.

In the desolate mountain temple, Han Li, after a month of continuous refining, completely succeeded in refining this Dao Artifact Divine Diagram.

This Dao Artifact Divine Diagram was the embroidered rivers and mountains map!

Within it was a Small World, with Heaven, Earth, sun, moon, rivers, and mountains, all lifelike.

The ability of this Dao Artifact was also very special.

Its main purpose was suppression.

The embroidered rivers and mountains map contained 108,000 Formations, forming a super Formation, the Embroidered Rivers and Mountains Great Formation.

Activating the embroidered rivers and mountains map could activate the layers of Great Formations within it. When facing an enemy, it could directly suppress them. Once they entered the embroidered rivers and mountains map, they would not be able to leave.

Within the embroidered rivers and mountains map, he could gain the blessing of a world's power.

Within the Rivers and Mountains Map, he was the Dominator!

However, the prerequisite for all of this was to successfully suppress the opponent within it.

It also had multiple abilities, with infinite wonderful uses.

However, with his current Cultivation, it was difficult for him to fully unleash the power of a Medium Grade Dao Artifact.

But even if he only activated a part of it, it would still be powerful enough.

Besides suppression, the embroidered rivers and mountains map also had offensive capabilities. Activating this Magic Treasure would activate the 108,000 Formations contained within it, condensing the internal world power to attack enemies.

Even a God Realm expert would be severely injured.

However, the prerequisite was that he had to be able to activate it.

His Cultivation was not yet sufficient.

But with this diagram, he could also have the means to contend with a God Realm expert.

The embroidered rivers and mountains map possessed multiple abilities for offense, defense, and suppression. Its defensive power was also invincible.

“If I Break through to the God Realm, I can fully unleash the power of the embroidered rivers and mountains map.”

Looking inward at his Dantian, Han Li saw the embroidered rivers and mountains map being nurtured within his Dantian.

Three Dao Artifacts.

He currently hadn't used a Dao Artifact to defend himself.

Even when he was chased by Baoyue National Teacher last time, Han Li didn't reveal his Dao Artifact.

The main reason was that he clearly understood the vast difference between himself and the God Realm.

Just as he could easily defeat Martial Artists of the same rank, he could crush them with a flick of his hand.

However, he had now improved his strength further; his Dragon Elephant Overlord Body Art had advanced, and he had also undergone a transformation after consuming the Phoenix Golden Lotus.

The distance between him and the God Realm was slowly shrinking.

To be invincible among his peers, and even to suppress Martial Artists with special Physiques, his Physical Body was the most crucial factor.

Without the Dragon Elephant Overlord Body Art, this Supreme body-refining martial art, he would at most be slightly better than ordinary Peak Martial Artists, far from being able to utterly dominate them.

A Soul will stronger than that of an ordinary Divine Aperture giant, True Qi comparable to magical power, and an ultimate Physical Body, along with terrifying surging power.

The superposition of several factors created his current strength.

There is no strength without reason.

Otherwise, he wouldn't be able to crush all Peak Martial Artists.

“With the embroidered rivers and mountains map, it's like I'm carrying a Small World with me. Hmm, I can first transplant the Spiritual Vein, Tianlei Bamboo, and purple lotus heavenly flower into the map.”

The thought flashed, and Han Li acted immediately.

To ensure no problems, placing them in the embroidered rivers and mountains map would be even safer.

Unless the map completely collapses, there will be no problems.

Tianlei Bamboo, purple lotus heavenly flower, Spiritual Vein, Vermilion Fruit Tree, and other precious treasures, Han Li placed them all into the embroidered rivers and mountains map.

This way, he no longer needed to seal them with True Qi.

It also had no impact on these treasures.

After consuming the Phoenix Golden Lotus, Han Li temporarily didn't need to consume the purple lotus heavenly flower.

He would keep it for now; perhaps it would have other uses in the future.

With everything resolved, Han Li looked towards the window.

“My previous speed was only slightly superior. It seems I still need to quickly improve my Kun Peng Transformation Art.”

Han Li opened his panel and checked it.

Devouring Heaven and Earth [Second Stage 79%]

“Once it reaches the Third Stage, the Kun Peng Transformation Art can become a Heaven-Grade High Grade martial art. At that time, my speed will also greatly increase, and I will be at ease.”

Looking at the panel information, Han Li quickly made a decision.

First, improve Devouring Heaven and Earth.

The Breakthrough of this Divine Ability would also allow him to possess greater strength, and at the same time, his own speed could reach an even more terrifying level.

Having experienced being chased by a God Realm expert once, Han Li didn't want to experience it a second time.

The Kun Peng Transformation Art was his life-saving skill.

His current speed could barely surpass a God Realm expert by a hair, but it was only a hair; he couldn't completely shake off a God Realm giant.

Only by further improving could he be completely safe.

The upcoming Pu Tuo Country still had several Demon Emperors residing there.

Making full preparations, he didn't want to fall into a desperate situation again.

Pushing open the door of the room, putting away the Silver Armor Puppet, Han Li stepped out and disappeared into the back courtyard of the temple.

Arriving outside the temple, looking at the surrounding continuous mountains, golden light condensed behind Han Li, and Kun Peng Wings instantly manifested.

“Whoosh—!”

With a flap of his wings, he directly turned into a golden light and disappeared from his original spot... On a desolate mountain, on a quiet mountain path, a group of figures was walking along the path.

They were a group of merchants.

After crossing the mountain, the group of merchants had just stopped when they suddenly seemed to hear something and all looked up at the sky.

“Whoosh—!”

A golden light streaked across the sky, faster than a meteor, and disappeared without a trace in an instant.

???

“What was that just now?”

A middle-aged man stared blankly at the sky.

At this moment, a bearded man next to him looked in the direction where the golden light disappeared and said, “It should be a Martial Artist.”

“Perhaps, that is a top-tier existence who has entered the God Realm.”

“God Realm!”

The group of merchants exchanged glances, their hearts shaking.

This existence was too distant for them.

“It's a pity, it was too fast, we didn't get to see the true face of this Supreme.” The bearded man sighed.

“I say, Old Beard, if that were a Demonic Path magnate, then you and I would probably be dead.” At this moment, another person beside him spoke.

“...”

“Can't you say something nicer?”

The bearded man glared.

“It's a fact, you also know what kind of place this is; it's not far from the Demon Kingdom.”

That person spoke again.

Listening to these words, the bearded man looked into the distance, his expression solemn.

“Be careful, it's getting dark, get into the city early, otherwise, it won't be safe.” Another person said.

The group nodded, and then, the一行 people continued their journey... On a desolate mountain, on a Peak, a golden light broke through the air and descended from the sky.

Han Li stood on the cliff and let out a breath.

After a month of Cultivation, he finally Cultivated Devouring Heaven and Earth to the Third Stage.

The Kun Peng Transformation Art also broke through to Heaven-Grade High Grade.

Not only had the power of Devouring Heaven and Earth greatly increased, but his speed had also greatly improved.

At his limit, Han Li could travel five hundred li in one breath.

However, at this level, the consumption of True Qi was also extremely huge.

Even at his Peak, with True Qi at Perfection, he couldn't sustain it for an hour.

At most half an hour, under extreme speed, he would be exhausted.

However, this speed was already enough to completely shake off a Divine Aperture Supreme.

Of course, if the opponent also had some special speed technique, then it would be hard to say.

But his speed had already surpassed by more than a little bit.

Han Li was still very confident.

With a thought, Han Li immediately opened his panel.

name: Han Li.

Realm: Innate Third Stage Middle Stage!

martial arts: Azure Wood Earth Emperor Skill Heaven-Grade High Grade (Heaven and Man Unity 3%) Life-奪ing Spear Technique Earth Rank High Grade (Perfection) Ben Lei Fist Earth-Grade Medium Grade (Perfection) Dragon Elephant Overlord Body Art Heaven-Grade Low Grade (Heaven and Man Unity 36%) Dragon Elephant Divine Fist Heaven-Grade Medium Grade (Perfection) Taiqing Shadowless Swordplay Earth Rank High Grade (Perfection) Kun Peng Transformation Art Heaven-Grade High Grade (Perfection) Heavenly Evolution Divine Art Heaven-Grade High Grade (Initial Mastery 18%) Heaven Evolution Divine Strike Heaven-Grade High Grade (Perfection) Azure Emperor Wood Monarch Fist Heaven-Grade High Grade (Perfection)

skill: Archery (Perfection) Alchemy (Great Master 11%) Weapon Crafting (Great Master 7%) Formation Technique (Great Master 9%)

Heaven and Earth Demon Seed: (Seventh Level 4%)

Divine Ability: Thunder Gods Wrath (Fourth Stage 65%) Peerless Might of Heaven and Earth (Third Stage 81%) Sky Dragon Suppressing Prison (Third Stage 35%) Taiqing Sword Intent (Third Stage 79%) Devouring Heaven and Earth (Third Stage 2%) Azure Emperor Dharma Image (First Stage 19%) Divine Summit Transparency (First Stage 10%)

Looking at the panel, Han Li also had clear data in his mind.

“After going to the barbarians, I can safely improve and fuse the Divine Abilities within it...”

Han Li looked into the distance, and then he took out the ruyi compass to check his current location.

His current location was at the border of Baoyue Country, bordering Pu Tuo Country.

And this place, strictly speaking, should be the junction of three countries.

To the east, it led to the Celestial Dynasty; to the west, it also led to Pu Tuo Country.

In about a few hundred li, he would completely enter Pu Tuo Country.

After confirming his location, Han Li immediately put away the ruyi compass, turned into a golden light, and disappeared from his original spot.

Pu Tuo Country, known as the Demon Kingdom.

This time, Han Li hoped that with this improvement, he could successfully condense his Dragon Elephant Divine Symbol, and then, his trip to the barbarian lands would have greater assurance... Under the scorching sun, on a mountain path in a desolate mountain, a figure wearing a black hood and a black robe walked leisurely.

Under the scorching sun, the black-robed and hooded figure stopped by a tea stall beside the mountain path.

He took off his hood, revealing a face.

It was Han Li.

“Guest, the weather is hot, have a cup of tea to refresh yourself.”

At the tea stall, a gray-clothed middle-aged man came forward, smiling.

Han Li looked at the gray-clothed middle-aged man, nodded gently, and then sat on a stool nearby.

“Guest, what kind of tea do you need? I don't have too much here...” The gray-clothed middle-aged man looked at Han Li.

“Just a pot of anything will do.” Han Li said.

The gray-clothed middle-aged man nodded, then turned to prepare, and in a moment, he carried a ceramic teapot to his table.

“Shopkeeper, I'm from out of town. I'd like to ask, what is ahead?” Han Li asked while drinking tea.

“Guest, ahead is Lion Camel Ridge, but I advise you not to go, it's too dangerous.” The shopkeeper looked into the distance, his expression solemn.

“Lion Camel Ridge... What's the danger?” Han Li asked while drinking tea.

The shopkeeper looked at him and said, “Guest, you are from out of town, so you don't know the situation of Lion Camel Ridge. Ahead is the eight hundred li Lion Camel Ridge, and there is a Lion Camel City within it. The city is a place of demons, with countless demons, you could say they are all over the mountains and plains.”

“Lion Camel City...”

Han Li nodded gently, then said, “Shopkeeper, don't be an alarmist. How can there be so many demons?”

“Guest, don't disbelieve me, what I said is true. Lion Camel City, deep in Lion Camel Ridge, is full of demons. You can meet them just by walking a few steps. And I heard that Lion Camel City has many powerful Demon Kings, their strength is very formidable.”

“So dangerous, why don't you leave here?” Han Li said indifferently.

The shopkeeper smiled bitterly and looked at him: “Guest, what you said is simple. I have a seriously ill old mother at home, and a pair of children, and no money, so how can I leave?”

“Are there no people who come to subdue these demons?” Han Li said indifferently.

The shopkeeper shook his head: “Guest, you don't know how powerful those demons are, and there are many of them. I heard my father say that many mages used to come to subdue demons, but in the end, these mages all became the demons' food, directly eaten by the demons.”

“Is that so...”

Han Li nodded gently.

Suddenly, Han Li turned his head and looked not far away.

Two figures appeared on the mountain path not far away.

Twelve thousand, seeking support!!