158: Two fellow Taoists, come up together.

However... if a top-tier war breaks out, it might not be a bad thing for him.

Fish in troubled waters!

The greater the storm, the greater the opportunity!

Killing Qi was the fastest way for him to improve.

“If there’s no Holy Land support, then…”

Han Li looked at Hong Xuanji.

Hong Xuanji took a sip of wine, then put down his cup: “Then there will inevitably be a war.”

Han Li picked up his wine cup and took a sip.

If this war broke out, it would certainly be an earth-shattering battle.

Eternal Sky Sect, Tian Mo Sect.

These two forces, combined, could sweep across the world.

The support of a part of the Holy Land’s power would still be quite significant.

“But it won’t break out that easily. We have concerns, and relatively speaking, the Tian Mo Sect also has concerns; they can’t act recklessly yet,” Hong Xuanji said indifferently.

Han Li nodded.

Top-tier giants would generally not make a move easily.

Cultivating to this step was quite difficult.

They would only act if they had great confidence.

“Daoist Han’s Breakthrough will surely increase the Eternal Sky Sect’s apprehension by one point.”

Hong Xuanji said with a smile.

Han Li silently drank his wine.

Apprehension… perhaps a single Divine Aperture Realm giant wouldn't be enough to turn the tide.

The gap between God Realm cultivators would be even greater.

One Realm, one Heaven!

The difference between Early Stage and Peak was not small… After chatting for an hour, Hong Xuanji also got up and left.

Han Li also saw Bai Yi being taken away by Hong Xuanji, leaving together.

After seeing Hong Xuanji off, Han Li and the Sect Leader came to Qingyuan Palace.

“Sect Leader, you’ve come out of seclusion. This time, are you preparing to Break through to Yuanshen Realm?”

Looking at the Sect Leader, Han Li asked.

The Sect Leader shook his head: “It’s not that easy; there’s still a lot missing.”

“I see… Then I hope the Sect Leader Breaks through soon. That way, our Qingyuan Sect will be even more stable,” Han Li said with a smile.

“It probably won’t happen for a while. By the way, what are your plans next?” The Sect Leader asked, looking at Han Li.

“I plan to Cultivate for a while, and then, after some time, I’ll prepare to go to the Northern Continent Demon Realm,” Han Li said.

“Go to North Continent?”

The Sect Leader frowned, looking at Han Li.

“The Northern Continent Demon Realm is the Yao Race’s territory; there are many Demon Emperors.”

“I know, so I’m preparing. After going to the Northern Continent Demon Realm, I plan to go to the Central Continent. This trip should take several years,” Han Li nodded.

“Alright, it’s good to travel more. You, kid, your strength has already reached the top tier, just be more careful yourself,” the Sect Leader said, looking at Han Li.

“Understood,” Han Li nodded.

“Alright, you’ve only been in seclusion for a few days; go and thoroughly consolidate your Realm first,” the Sect Leader said.

Han Li nodded, then he stepped out of Qingyuan Palace.

Watching Han Li’s departing back, the Sect Leader stood in place, pondering for a moment, and his figure eventually disappeared… Yuhua Peak, inside the main hall.

Han Li’s figure appeared.

Taking out a cosmos ring, Han Li began to examine it.

Inside, there were a large number of Spirit Stones.

A full one million Low-Grade Spirit Stones, and besides the Spirit Stones, there were also some extremely rare Heaven And Earth Treasure.

Their value was considerable.

After checking it, Han Li put away the cosmos ring.

He naturally wouldn't refuse the imperial court's congratulatory gift.

Stepping into the God Realm and becoming a giant had an impact on the entire Wu Dynasty.

So far, Han Li had no ill will towards the imperial court.

After tidying up, Han Li immediately entered the Artifact Refining Room.

The embroidered rivers and mountains map only needed to be nurtured, but the Shaking Heaven Seal had suffered too much damage and needed his assistance to repair it.

He had a lot of Materials, and Han Li even took out a portion of Geng Jin to repair the Shaking Heaven Seal.

After stepping into the God Realm, his Innate True Fire also transformed into Dharma Power Divine Fire.

Its power also became more formidable.

The Divine Fire burned fiercely, melting the Geng Jin, and the temperature in the Artifact Refining Room quickly rose… A few days later, Han Li stepped out of the Artifact Refining Room, having completely finished the repair.

After integrating the Geng Jin Materials, the Shaking Heaven Seal, once repaired, had its power increased by a trace compared to before.

And his Weapon Crafting, also because he repaired the Shaking Heaven Seal, Broke through to the Grandmaster-level stage.

His Weapon Crafting became more proficient.

“I can’t upgrade the Heavenly Thunder Sword right now, so I’ll just make do with it for now.”

His mind sank into his Dantian, and Han Li checked the Twelve Heavenly Thunder Swords within his Dantian.

Tempered and enhanced by the Heavenly Tribulation, each Heavenly Thunder Sword’s power had now greatly increased.

Although they were still High Grade Spirit Treasures, the combined power of the Twelve Heavenly Thunder Swords was no worse than a Low-Grade Dao Artifact.

The Taiqing Shadowless Swordplay also contained powerful Sword Formations.

The Taiqing Shadowless Sword Formation was just one of them.

“After Breaking through to the God Realm, my speed in Cultivating martial arts has also greatly increased. In the remaining time, let’s see how much more I can improve…”

Han Li looked at the Void Realm, and with a wave of his hand, the Peak-protecting Formation Technique covered Yuhua Peak. His figure disappeared from his original spot, and he began to Cultivate the Taiqing Shadowless Swordplay… Three months passed.

Han Li’s name completely spread throughout the major and minor forces of the Nine Provinces.

After three months, his popularity had not faded, but instead continued to rise.

Other Sects all sent people to congratulate him. Of the Nine Provinces’ Twelve Sects, so far, only Cangjian Palace and Tai Xuan Sect had not sent anyone.

Han Li didn't pay attention to these matters. For several months, he had been Cultivating Divine Ability.

His improvement was also very significant.

And the Divine Ability of the Taiqing Shadowless Swordplay was completely Cultivated to its limit by Han Li.

Reaching Eighth Realm Perfection!

After two more Realms, it would completely reach an un-improvable state.

His other several Divine Ability also saw huge improvements.

After stepping into the God Realm, comprehension and Cultivation were no longer a big problem; it was completely different from Cultivating martial arts Divine Ability in the Innate Realm, like heaven and earth.

The higher his own Realm, the faster he could achieve Perfection in martial arts.

Different strengths required different levels of effort.

In three months, Han Li also Broke through another secret aperture, completing twelve secret apertures. The Heaven and Earth Power he could communicate with also became stronger, and his strength continued to improve.

Yuhua Peak, in the courtyard, Han Li sat in the pavilion, his body enveloped by a majestic Sword Intent.

Like a peerless Divine Sword, it exuded an invisible sharpness, and the entire courtyard was shrouded by the powerful Sword Intent.

The air was filled with a sharp aura.

“Hoo—!”

Opening his eyes, he exhaled a turbid breath, and the Sword Intent around him dissipated.

With a thought, Han Li opened his panel.

name: Han Li.

Realm: Divine Aperture Realm Early Stage!

martial arts: Azure Wood Earth Emperor Skill Heaven-Grade High Grade (Transcendent and Holy 66%) Dragon Elephant Overlord Body Art Heaven-Grade Low Grade (Transcendent and Holy 16%) Dragon Elephant Divine Fist Heaven-Grade High Grade (Perfection) Taiqing Shadowless Swordplay Heaven-Grade High Grade (Perfection) Kun Peng Transformation Art Heaven-Grade High Grade (Perfection) Heavenly Evolution Divine Art Heaven-Grade High Grade (Profound 33%) 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-level 32%) Weapon Crafting (Grandmaster-level 3%) Formation Technique (Great Master-level 79%)

Heaven and Earth Demon Seed: (Level 7 79%)

Divine Ability: Sky Dragon Suppressing Prison (Fifth Realm 23%) Taiqing Sword Intent (Perfection) [Evolvable] Devouring Heaven and Earth (Fifth Realm 21%) Azure Emperor Dharma Image (Fifth Realm 19%) Divine Summit Transparency (Fourth Realm 7%)

Demonic Origin: 0

“Even the Eighth Realm cannot reach Perfection… What a pity…”

Looking at the panel, Han Li sighed in his heart.

Taiqing Sword Intent had reached Eighth Realm Perfection, but it had not reached the Divine-Grade level he had imagined.

Earth-Grade martial arts did not have this potential.

Only Heaven-Rank Martial Arts might be able to impact the Divine-Grade.

In three months, besides the Taiqing Sword Intent reaching Perfection, his other martial arts also saw huge improvements. Divine Summit Transparency continuously advanced two stages, reaching the Fourth Realm.

And Azure Emperor Dharma Image, Sky Dragon Suppressing Prison, Devouring Heaven and Earth, also advanced a full stage.

Every Breakthrough to a Realm brought astonishing changes.

Han Li had not unleashed his full power; mainly, the destructive force was too great, and if he wasn't careful, Qingyuan Sect might be destroyed by him.

Although Taiqing Sword Intent had already reached Perfection, to the point where it could be evolved.

However, Han Li was not in a hurry to evolve it.

He currently did not have a suitable martial arts to replace it.

Qingyuan Sect did not have Heaven-Rank Martial Arts.

If he were to replace it, he would have to replace it with a more powerful martial arts.

The starting point would have to be Heaven-Rank Martial Arts, so that he would have hope of reaching the Divine-Grade martial arts level.

If he Broke through this threshold, its power would be enough to bring earth-shattering changes to his strength.

Coming back to his senses, Han Li closed the panel.

Gazing at the Void Realm, he suddenly thought of a person.

The True Ancestor suppressed beneath the Heaven Severing Mountain Range.

“He definitely has more martial arts…”

This thought emerged in Han Li’s mind.

However, there was one problem: he was not clear about the True Ancestor’s strength.

This True Ancestor had to be at least a Yuanshen Realm giant, and possibly even a Supreme Paragon.

Otherwise, after being suppressed for so long, his Primordial Spirit would still be powerful.

And it was very likely that he was a Supreme Paragon.

“Forget it, I won’t take the risk for now…”

After pondering for a moment, Han Li ultimately gave up the idea of getting martial arts from this True Ancestor.

Even if he had now Broke through to the God Realm, he was still not enough to contend with that existence.

If he was truly a Supreme Paragon, he would be even harder to deal with.

A lean camel is still bigger than a horse!

Supreme Paragons were existences who had condensed the Law of Heaven and Earth.

God Realm cultivators, who controlled the Heaven and Earth Power, at most only borrowed Heaven and Earth Power.

But Supreme Paragons were different; having comprehended the Law of Heaven and Earth, they themselves were invincible.

There were probably not many existences of this Realm in the entire mortal world.

Although he couldn't find any better replacement martial arts for now, he would just make do with what he had.

The power of Heaven-Grade High Grade martial arts was enough for him to roam the world.

Moreover, his other martial arts all had the potential to be upgraded to the Divine-Grade.

He was not that anxious either.

Putting aside the strength of his martial arts, the Northern Continent Demon Realm should be put on the agenda… Night fell, and in the courtyard of Yuhua Hall, lights shone brightly.

Han Li gathered several Senior Brothers and Senior Sisters in the courtyard to drink and eat.

He wasn't sure how long this trip would take before he could return.

Before leaving, he also prepared to have a good gathering with his Senior Brothers and Senior Sisters.

The few of them ate and chatted, and the courtyard was filled with laughter.

“Junior Brother, are you really planning to go to the Northern Continent Demon Realm?” Baili Changqing looked at Han Li, taking a sip of wine.

“Yes, I must go on this trip,” Han Li nodded.

“The Northern Continent Demon Realm, that requires crossing the North Sea,” Huangfu Yanran sighed.

“That place is a paradise for demons. Junior Brother, although your current strength is formidable, you still need to be careful.” Huangfu Yanran reminded Han Li.

“Hmm, don't worry, I'll be careful. Come, let's drink.” Han Li smiled.

The few of them clinked glasses and drained their cups... As night deepened, silence returned to the courtyard.

After his Senior Brothers and Senior Sisters left, Han Li returned to his room.

Tonight, he did not Cultivate. Relaxing his mind, he fell asleep as soon as he entered the room.

This was his last moment of relaxation. Next, an extremely arduous journey awaited him.

— —

At dawn, Han Li stepped out of his room.

Walking out of Yuhua Hall, Han Li took a deep breath as he looked at the rising sun in the sky.

North Continent Yao Realm, I... “Hmm?”

Suddenly, Han Li frowned. Through his powerful spiritual sense, he detected the arrival of two giant figures outside Qingyuan Sect.

“Nie Cangqiong of Cangjian Palace has come today to visit Fellow Daoist Han Li.”

“Qin Wushuang of Tai Xuan Sect has come today to visit Fellow Daoist Han Li!”

Outside the mountain gate of Qingyuan Sect, voices like a grand bell echoed into Qingyuan Sect. The quiet Qingyuan Sect instantly erupted.

Countless gazes simultaneously turned towards the outside of Qingyuan Sect's mountain gate.

Anyone who wasn't deaf could hear these voices.

“Nie Cangqiong, Qin Wushuang.”

“Hiss, these two giants are visiting at the same time?!”

Inside Qingyuan Sect, chaos erupted.

Shock, astonishment, disbelief... Several months had passed, and what was bound to happen, had finally arrived, and they came together.

Before the main hall of Yuhua Peak, Han Li's heart twitched as he listened to these two voices.

You two really know how to pick your timing. You figured out I was leaving today, right? You specifically came on the day I'm leaving?

“Sigh...”

Sighing, Han Li took a step, and the next second, his figure appeared in the Void Realm outside Qingyuan's mountain gate.

Not far away, two figures appeared in his sight.

It was Nie Cangqiong and Qin Wushuang.

Their last battle was at the Nine Provinces Tournament, but now, they were no longer in the Innate Realm. They had both entered the God Realm, becoming regional giants.

“Fellow Daoists, your presence honors us. Han was remiss in not greeting you sooner.” Han Li cupped his fists as he looked at the two.

“Fellow Daoist Han, you broke through to the God Realm several months ago. We have only come to visit you today, please do not blame us.”

Nie Cangqiong and Qin Wushuang spoke at the same time.

“Not at all, not at all. Fellow Daoists, you both entered the God Realm, and I also did not have the chance to visit you.” Han Li said calmly.

“Fellow Daoist Han, having broken through to the God Realm, your current strength must have undergone an earth-shattering transformation, right?” Nie Cangqiong looked at Han Li and said.

“Only a slight improvement, nothing worth mentioning.” Han Li said with a smile.

“Buzz—!”

At this moment, the Void Realm flashed with light, and a figure stepped out from the Void Realm.

It was the Sect Leader.

And behind the mountain gate, the figures of a group of Elders also appeared. They all stared intently at the four giant figures of Han Li outside the mountain gate, not moving their gaze.

“Greetings, Sect Leader Ye.”

Looking at the Sect Leader, Nie Cangqiong and Qin Wushuang bowed simultaneously.

“Haha, you two are too polite. Fellow Daoists, your visit is truly an honor for my Qingyuan Sect.”

The Sect Leader smiled, his voice gentle.

“Sect Leader Ye is too modest. Besides visiting Fellow Daoist Han today, there is another matter.” Nie Cangqiong said.

“Oh, what matter does Fellow Daoist Nie refer to?” Han Li narrowed his eyes, looking at Nie Cangqiong.

Although he already understood, he still pretended to be confused.

Nie Cangqiong looked at him and said, “Fellow Daoist Han once promised me that when you broke through to the God Realm, we would have another battle.”

“Qin also came for this matter, Fellow Daoist Han, you also promised me back then.” Qin Wushuang said with a smile.

“...?”

“Guests are always welcome. Since Fellow Daoists have arrived, please enter the sect first.” The Sect Leader said.

Qin Wushuang and Nie Cangqiong exchanged glances and nodded in unison.

Han Li also said nothing.

The four figures instantly transformed into a streak of light and disappeared.

“Two people coming to the door, they really came to fight...”

“Elder Han, do you have confidence?”

“Who knows? They are all in the Divine Aperture Realm, and both of them entered the Divine Aperture Realm before Elder Han. They are probably well-prepared.”

“I believe Elder Han can win.”

“If he could defeat them before, now, at the same Realm, Elder Han will definitely be invincible.”

“That's not necessarily true. They are all in the Divine Aperture Realm, and the difference between them is not that great.”

“Let's wait and see. If they fight, it will undoubtedly be the most Peak battle in the Nine Provinces in recent years.”

The Elders discussed animatedly, and this news quickly spread throughout Qingyuan Sect.

The entire Qingyuan Sect quickly boiled over... In the main hall of Qingyuan Palace, the figures of Han Li and the other three appeared.

“Fellow Daoists, is a battle unavoidable?” The Sect Leader looked at the two.

“Sect Leader Ye, this is my wish. I hope Sect Leader Ye will grant it. Regardless of success or failure, it will not affect the friendship with your esteemed sect.”

Nie Cangqiong said.

Qin Wushuang also nodded, “I am the same. I only seek a battle. Regardless of success or failure, it will not affect the friendship with your esteemed sect.”

“...”

“Elder Han, then you decide for yourself.” The Sect Leader said helplessly, looking at Han Li.

Nie Cangqiong and Qin Wushuang also looked at him.

Their gazes met, and Han Li's heart twitched.

They didn't come early or late, but precisely when he was about to leave, they both arrived at the same time.

“Fellow Daoists, a battle is fine, but I have a condition.”

Han Li said.

“Fellow Daoist Han, please tell us.” Nie Cangqiong said.

“After this battle, I don't wish to fight with you two again. Is that acceptable?” Han Li said.

“No problem.” Nie Cangqiong nodded.

Qin Wushuang also nodded readily.

“I also have a small suggestion, which you two can consider.” Han Li said.

“What suggestion?” The two looked at Han Li.

“How about we add a little wager?” Han Li said calmly.

“Wager...”

Qin Wushuang and Nie Cangqiong exchanged glances, instantly understanding Han Li's meaning.

“Alright, I have a treasure that can serve as a wager.” Qin Wushuang spread his hand, and a golden fruit appeared in his palm.

It had patterns like a true Dragon, looking as if a true Dragon was attached to the fruit.

“This is a thousand-year Dragon Divine Fruit, a Heaven And Earth Treasure, with the marvelous effect of enhancing the Physical Body.”

Qin Wushuang said.

As soon as he finished speaking, Nie Cangqiong also spread his hand, and light surged forth: “I also have an item that can serve as a wager.”

Han Li's gaze fell upon a Medicinal Pill.

“This pill is a Heaven Spirit Divine Pill, a top-grade Medicinal Pill, which has the effect of enhancing the Spirit Soul.”

“Fellow Daoists are truly generous. I also have two treasures.” Han Li said, producing two fruits as he spoke.

“These two Vermillion Fruits are both four-thousand-year-old fruits, also rare Heaven And Earth Treasures. What do you two think?”

“Alright.” The two nodded simultaneously.

Han Li looked at the Sect Leader and said, “Sect Leader, then please be our witness. Keep these items for now, and the winner will take them.”

As soon as he finished speaking, Han Li handed the two Vermillion Fruits to the Sect Leader.

Nie Cangqiong and Qin Wushuang also simultaneously handed their items to the Sect Leader.

Looking at the four treasures, the Sect Leader sealed them with his magical power with a wave of his hand.

“Fellow Daoist Qin, Nie will go first!”

Nie Cangqiong stood up, his voice ringing out.

Qin Wushuang, who was beside him, frowned slightly, but before he could speak, Han Li's voice rang out.

“Fellow Daoist Nie, there's no need for such trouble. It's fine for both of you to come at once.”

“Hmm?”

Hearing this, Nie Cangqiong and Qin Wushuang looked at Han Li in unison.

Their gazes also became sharp.

The Sect Leader's brow furrowed.

He looked at Han Li.

One against two, was he really that confident?

“Is Fellow Daoist Han looking down on us?” Nie Cangqiong's gaze was calm, his tone cold.

“Not at all. This merely saves time. If both Fellow Daoists come at once, a single battle will decide everything. If I lose, my Vermillion Fruits will be just enough for each of you to have one.” Han Li's expression was calm, his tone indifferent.

“Buzz—!”

Hearing this, their fists clenched, and a terrifying aura emanated from their bodies.

“Good, since Fellow Daoist Han is so confident, then let's do it together.” Nie Cangqiong suddenly said.

Qin Wushuang looked at him and also nodded, “Since Fellow Daoist Han suggested it, I have no objections.”

“Then please follow me, both of you.”

Han Li stood up, took a step, and disappeared from his spot.

Qin Wushuang and Nie Cangqiong moved simultaneously, disappearing from the main hall.

“One against two... Is he really that confident?” The Sect Leader's gaze was solemn.

Han Li's move truly surprised him.

Either he had absolute confidence in himself, or he was seeking death.

Nie Cangqiong and Qin Wushuang, even after breaking through to the God Realm, could both be considered outstanding individuals.

This battle... even the Sect Leader could not predict the outcome.

“I hope he can perform unexpectedly.” Sighing, the Sect Leader's figure also disappeared from Qingyuan Palace... Qingyuan Sect, North Mountain Firmament, in the Nine Heavens.

Here, powerful Heaven and Earth Astral Winds were rampant.

Wind blades were like knives.

A destructive storm could appear at any moment.

At this moment, Han Li and the others appeared in the Void Realm of the Nine Heavens.

The destructive Heaven and Earth Astral Winds could not shake them in the slightest.

Here, there was a distance of tens of thousands of feet from the land of Qingyuan Sect.

And this was only the first day of the Nine Heavens Void Realm, one of the Nine Heavens, Yang Heaven!

The true Nine Heavens Realm was millions, or even tens of millions of feet higher. They naturally didn't need to go that far.

This was enough.

Standing in the Void Realm of Yang Heaven, Han Li's robes fluttered loudly.

The strong winds howled.

Faintly, lightning also flashed and roared.

The sea of clouds surged, like a continent of white clouds, radiating brilliant light, seemingly within reach of the great sun.

Nie Cangqiong and Qin Wushuang were both a hundred feet away. The aura emanating from their bodies completely suppressed the surging sea of clouds and the roaring winds around them, as if time had stopped.

Twelve thousand, seeking support!!!