173: Improve martial arts

His strength has broken through, and he is more stable.

However, Elder Feng's words also made Han Li vigilant.

The North Sea Divine Palace is the strongest force of the North Sea Yao Race, capable of rivaling the Myriad Immortals Palace, and it absolutely cannot be underestimated.

Currently, to cross the North Sea and enter the Northern Continent Demon Realm, he needs at least a month's time.

If a Yuanshen Realm Demon Emperor were to attack him, Han Li would be powerless to resist.

The gap is too great.

He might not even be able to escape with the Kun Peng Transformation Art.

"Daoist Li, you can choose to stay in Beiming and wait for a few months. When the Yao Race loosens up, I can take Fellow Daoist to my Myriad Immortals Palace. After a few years, when the time is right, you can leave. By then, it won't be so dangerous."

Looking at Han Li, Elder Feng slowly said.

"Of course, if Daoist Li is unwilling, he can also leave on his own. As long as he is on Beiming Island, I can guarantee Daoist Li's safety. But once he leaves Beiming, it will depend on Daoist Li's fortune." Elder Feng said again.

Han Li lowered his head and remained silent.

After pondering for a while, he looked up at Elder Feng: "Daoist Feng's suggestion is good, but I cannot decide right now. Li (humble) would like to wait a few months before giving Fellow Daoist an answer. What does Daoist Feng think?"

"That's fine, no problem." Elder Feng's face revealed a brilliant smile as he gently nodded.

"How about this, Daoist Li gives his decision in half a year?" Looking at Han Li, Elder Feng added.

"Half a year... no problem." Han Li nodded.

"Alright then, at that time, I will await Daoist Li's decision." Elder Feng smiled and nodded... An hour later, Han Li stepped out of the City Lord's Mansion and returned to his residence.

He had thought he could leave directly, but given the current situation, he probably couldn't.

Once he left Beiming Island, he would have to rely on himself.

From Elder Feng's words, Han Li also learned more about the North Sea Divine Palace, this Yao Race force.

The North Sea Divine Palace's power is equally formidable, with no shortage of top-tier magnates.

The North Sea Divine Palace has also existed for a very long time.

The North Sea Divine Palace was jointly established by several of the strongest Yao Race forces in the North Sea.

Among them, two clans were at the forefront.

One of them was led by the descendants of the Ripping Sky Demonic Ape, one of the Ten Primordial Fiends.

He is known as the Lietian Demon Emperor!

The Ripping Sky Demonic Ape, among the Ten Primordial Fiends, is a very terrifying existence.

However, this clan is not a pure Ripping Sky Demonic Ape Vicious Beast; they merely possess the Ripping Sky Demonic Ape Bloodline, being the joint descendants of the Ripping Sky Demonic Ape and the Primordial Water Ape.

The Primordial Water Ape is also a powerful Vicious Beast, but compared to the Ripping Sky Demonic Ape, it is somewhat inferior and not one of the Ten Primordial Fiends.

However, the variant possessing both the Ripping Sky Demonic Ape and Primordial Water Ape Bloodlines is still very terrifying, possessing the Legacy Divine Ability of both the Ripping Sky Demonic Ape and the Primordial Water Ape.

Because they possess the Ripping Sky Demonic Ape Bloodline, this clan also calls themselves descendants of the Ripping Sky Demonic Ape.

The North Sea Divine Palace's strongest of the two clans.

The other is the Dragon Clan.

And the strongest of the Dragon Clan is the Heaven Candle Demon Emperor.

He possesses the Dragon Clan Bloodline.

His strength is extremely formidable.

The rest are composed of other Yao Race members.

The North Sea Divine Palace has eight top-tier Yuanshen magnates. Besides the Heaven Candle Demon Emperor and the Lietian Demon Emperor, there are still six more.

As for the Divine Hidden Realm Demon Emperors, there are many, at least twenty or more.

Understanding the top combat power, Han Li's heart grew heavy.

If the North Sea Divine Palace were to dispatch a Yuanshen Realm top-tier Demon Emperor, he would certainly have no power to resist.

Even escaping might be difficult.

He could shake off a Divine Hidden Realm Demon Emperor, but a Yuanshen Realm Demon Emperor's strength is extraordinary.

And those who have cultivated to the Yuanshen Realm possess a special ability: instantaneous movement!

Activating Primordial Spirit Power, a thought can span ten thousand li.

Achieving Yuanshen, one can also directly Primordial Spirit Leaving the Body for instantaneous movement, which is even faster. However, Primordial Spirit Leaving the Body for instantaneous movement is generally only done in desperate situations.

He once thought he could easily retreat when facing a Yuanshen Realm magnate, but now, with constantly increasing strength and more understanding, he felt that he was truly dreaming back then.

Even with Devouring Heaven and Earth fully activated now, it cannot contend with the instantaneous movement of the Yuanshen Realm.

Although Primordial Spirit Power is not easily consumed, he has killed so many Demon Emperors, so it's not impossible for the North Sea Divine Palace to dispatch a Yuanshen magnate to deal with him.

One must consider the worst-case scenario for anything.

And if it were a special type of Demon Emperor, such as a Kunpeng, then without even activating Primordial Spirit Power, its speed would be unmatched in the world.

However, the only Kunpeng in the current era is the leader of the Demon Masters Mansion, one of the three great Yao Race Holy Lands in the North Continent, the Kunpeng Demon Master, who is a pure Primordial Fiend Kunpeng. His strength has reached its Peak, and he is a Yao Race Saint, which is a Supreme Paragon.

In the Northern Continent Demon Realm, the leaders of the three great Yao Race Holy Lands are all Supreme Paragon existences.

Having Cultivated until now, Han Li has never seen a living Supreme Paragon.

Except for the True Ancestor in the Heaven Severing Mountain Range, who is suspected to be a Supreme Paragon.

"Half a year... during this time, I will fully dedicate myself to the Kun Peng Transformation Art. If I make a Breakthrough, then even if a Yuanshen magnate pursues me, it shouldn't be too much of a problem."

Looking at the Void Realm, Han Li withdrew his gaze and went directly into the quiet room.

He needed to seize the time.

Now, with Elder Feng guarding Beiming, he is safe, but he will not place his hopes on Elder Feng.

Only when he has confidence himself will he truly have a strong foundation... "Big Brother, do you think Li Feiyu will go to Myriad Immortals Island?" In the courtyard of the City Lord's Mansion, Elder Shenxu looked at Elder Feng and asked.

"Perhaps. I'm not too sure. If he belongs to a Central Earth Holy Land force, then if they were notified, the Holy Land would probably send top-tier magnates to support him."

Elder Feng said.

"Half a year... from the Central Earth Holy Land to here... that's a stretch." Elder Shenxu said.

"The situation isn't absolute. At that time, it will depend on his own decision." Elder Feng said indifferently.

"What if he doesn't go? What do you plan to do, Big Brother?" Elder Shenxu looked at him and asked.

"If he doesn't go, then he doesn't go. As long as he's safe on Beiming Island, that's fine. Once he leaves Beiming Island, it will depend on his fortune." Elder Feng slowly said.

"If he can make a move at a critical moment, it would also be a favor. With his talent, it's certainly possible for him to step into the Yuanshen Realm in the future." Elder Shenxu said.

"It depends on the situation." Elder Feng said three words, and as soon as his voice fell, he disappeared.

"..."

"It depends on the situation..." Elder Shenxu murmured to himself, then also left the courtyard... Devouring Heaven and Earth [Fifth Realm 45%]!

"Fifth Realm. With half a year's time, breaking through to the Sixth Realm is no problem. As for the Seventh Realm... that's probably impossible."

Looking at the panel in his eyes, Han Li slowly closed his eyes, his figure disappearing into the quiet room, entering the embroidered rivers and mountains map.

"Swish!"

Taking a step, Han Li's figure transformed into a golden light and vanished into the Void Realm. The next second, he appeared thirteen hundred li away.

"The maximum speed is only this fast..."

"Can my Mental Energy and Soul Power be applied to this?" Standing in the Void Realm, a thought suddenly appeared in Han Li's mind.

His Mental Energy and will far surpassed the Divine Aperture Realm.

Even within the Divine Hidden Realm, it could not be underestimated.

Although he had not yet cultivated his Primordial Spirit, his Mental Energy was not weak.

The Heavenly Evolution Divine Art improved, and now, after cultivating the Ten Thousand Tribulations True Devil Art and condensing the True Devil Mark, his spirit also received a great boost.

In the center of his Heavenly Court, his Mental Energy and Soul sat in the Void Realm, reflecting the True Devil Mark, emitting abundant Mental Energy.

"Perhaps... I can try it." Han Li closed his eyes, then mobilized his Mental Energy and activated the Kun Peng Transformation Art.

His figure transformed into a golden light, vanished into the Void Realm, and appeared on the Peak of another mountain.

As soon as he stopped, Han Li tried again.

The first attempt failed; it wasn't as easy as he imagined.

There were difficulties... "Buzz!"

A golden light flashed, and Han Li's figure stepped out of the Void Realm, appearing on a mountain Peak.

"Four thousand li, an increase of more than three times!"

Han Li's eyes revealed surprise. After countless attempts, he finally succeeded.

The Kun Peng Transformation Art, fused with the method of space and driven by Mental Energy, would consume Mental Energy, but the speed increase was significant.

Under normal circumstances, he could travel at most fourteen hundred li in one breath, but now, he could consume Mental Energy and Soul to forcefully increase it to four thousand li.

"Breaking through to the Sixth Realm, and then using Mental Energy to boost extreme speed, it's not impossible to surpass the Yuanshen's thought-span-ten-thousand-li." Han Li's eyes showed surprise.

A sudden thought, and this time, it succeeded.

If he could shake off a Yuanshen magnate, he could rest easy.

Taking a deep breath, Han Li once again began his in-depth Cultivation... Time flowed, and half a year passed in a flash.

The North Sea war had settled, and the various Human Race forces had also gained a respite, fully recovering.

Similarly, the Yao Race was also in recovery.

In the North Sea war, neither side achieved an absolute victory, but the Yao Race's top-tier losses were somewhat greater.

And the instigator, Li Feiyu, became a person the Yao Race hated to the bone.

Beiming Island, light reflected on the great sea, and cold air swept through.

In winter, Beiming Island was covered in white snow, blanketing the island.

The deep blue seawater, however, remained unchanged.

Yet, beyond Beiming Island, within the calm waters, undercurrents surged.

A thousand li away, ten thousand zhang deep in the dark ocean, a barrier covered a crystal palace within it.

Demonic Qi surged. In a room in the back hall of the crystal palace, a figure sat cross-legged on the bed.

He had a pair of black ox horns on his head and wore a black robe, emitting abundant Demonic Qi. He was clearly a Demon Emperor-level existence.

Suddenly, he opened his eyes and looked at the door, "Come in."

"Creak!"

The door opened, and a thin figure entered the room. It was a middle-aged man around forty with a handlebar mustache, looking very shrewd. His body was also permeated with Demonic Qi, but he had transformed into a human form.

"How is the situation?" The Ox Horn Demon Emperor said indifferently.

"Reporting to Your Majesty, my subordinates have been keeping an eye on Beiming Island, and there has been no movement so far."

"Still not out!" The Ox Horn Demon Emperor's brows furrowed.

"Damn the Myriad Immortals Palace, are they going to protect him forever?!" Killing Intent permeated the Ox Horn Demon Emperor's eyes.

Immediately, he looked at the middle-aged man in front of him and said, "Keep watching; don't miss a single detail."

"Yes!"

The middle-aged man nodded and then stepped out of the room.

“I don’t believe you won’t come out. If you dare to take a step, this Venerable will ensure you die without a burial place…” Killing Intent flashed across the Ox-Horned Demon Emperor’s face, and he immediately closed his eyes again… Beiming City, heavy snow fell, winter arrived, and the temperature in the air dropped significantly.

In the mansion’s quiet room, the embroidered rivers and mountains map floated in mid-air.

Within the map of rivers and mountains, at the Peak of a mountain, a golden light broke through the Void Realm and descended.

Han Li stood at the Peak, looking into the distance, and with a thought, he immediately opened his panel.

name: Han Li.

Realm: Divine Aperture Realm Middle Stage!

Cultivation Technique: Azure Wood Earth Emperor Skill Heaven-Grade High Grade (Transcendent and Holy 69%) Dragon Elephant Overlord Body Art Heaven-Grade Low Grade (Shaking Ancient and Dazzling Modern 1%) Heavenly Evolution Divine Art (Masterful 90%) Ten Thousand Tribulations True Devil Art Emperor-Grade (50%)

martial arts: 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) Heaven Evolution Divine Strike Heaven-Grade High Grade (Perfection) Azure Emperor Wood Monarch Fist Heaven-Grade High Grade (Perfection)

skills: Archery (Perfection) Alchemy (Great Master-level 75%) Weapon Crafting (Grandmaster-level 35%) Formation Technique (Great Master-level 98%)

Heaven and Earth Demon Seed: (Second Order 3%)

Divine Ability: Sky Dragon Suppressing Prison (Fifth Realm 55%) Taiqing Sword Intent (Perfection) [Evolvable] Devouring Heaven and Earth (Sixth Realm 12%) Azure Emperor Dharma Image (Fifth Realm 51%) Divine Summit Transparency (Fourth Realm 79%)

Demonic Origin: 0

“Sixth Realm…”

Looking at the panel, Han Li slowly exhaled a breath.

Having made a Breakthrough to the Sixth Realm of Devouring Heaven and Earth, his Kun Peng Transformation Art also made significant progress.

With the Divine Ability at the Sixth Realm, his maximum speed could reach four thousand five hundred li per breath.

By using his Mental Energy, he could break through even faster, reaching a speed of twelve thousand li.

An almost threefold increase in his limit.

This kind of speed was no different from the instant teleportation of a Yuanshen Realm cultivator.

It was even faster.

However, doing so consumed a great deal of his Mental Energy and Soul.

In a few dozen breaths, he would consume one-tenth of his Mental Energy.

His Mental Energy could not be completely exhausted; if it were, his Soul would completely collapse.

“A Peak of twelve thousand li, even if it can only last for one or two hundred breaths… that’s enough.”

Han Li closed the panel, feeling a sense of security.

The ultimate speed of twelve thousand li would at least ensure his safety in an emergency.

“It’s about time to leave.”

With a thought, Han Li immediately disappeared from the embroidered rivers and mountains map.

For six months, although he had been fully focused on improving his Kun Peng Transformation Art, the precipitation of this half-year also allowed him to control his own strength more perfectly, enabling him to unleash even greater power… “It’s snowing!”

Stepping out of the quiet room, Han Li looked at the white snow falling from the Void Realm, reached out to touch it, and watching the snowflakes land in his palm, his gaze then turned to the City Lord’s Mansion.

His gaze became firm.

Going to Myriad Immortals Island was full of too many uncertain factors, and Han Li would not completely trust Myriad Immortals Palace.

After all, he was just an outsider.

Although he had helped Myriad Immortals Palace, Han Li was not so naive as to think that Myriad Immortals Palace would truly treat him as one of their own.

The North Sea Divine Palace’s power was too strong, even Myriad Immortals Palace had reservations.

If he went to Myriad Immortals Island, the situation could be unpredictable.

Leaving was the best choice, after all, his life in his own hands was the safest… A moment later, Han Li’s figure appeared in the City Lord’s Mansion.

Upon arriving in the main hall of the City Lord’s Mansion, Han Li saw Elder Shenxu, as well as several other giants from Myriad Immortals Palace.

Bai Chun and Yaoguang.

“Fellow Daoist Shen Xu, Fellow Daoist Bai, Fellow Daoist Yaoguang.” Han Li cupped his hands in greeting.

“Fellow Daoist Li has been in seclusion for half a year, and it seems he has improved even further. Congratulations!” Elder Shenxu said with a smile.

“Fellow Daoist, you flatter me. I merely consolidated my cultivation,” Han Li smiled.

“Buzz—!!”

At this moment, a flash of light appeared in the Void Realm, and a white-robed figure stepped out from the Void Realm, it was the Supreme Elder, Shenfeng!

“Elder Shenfeng.”

Looking at Elder Shenfeng who had appeared out of thin air, Han Li cupped his hands again.

Shenfeng’s gaze fell upon him, and he scrutinized him: “Half a year no see, Fellow Daoist Li has improved even further.”

“Fellow Daoist Shenfeng, you flatter me.”

“Fellow Daoist Li, half a year has passed. May I ask, what is your decision?”

Elder Shenfeng asked directly.

“Brother Li, if you come to our Myriad Immortals Island, we can definitely guarantee your safety.” Before Han Li could speak, Bai Chun interjected.

Yaoguang remained silent, simply looking at Han Li.

“Hehe, at that time, you and I can also exchange more pointers,” Bai Chun stepped forward, smiling genially.

“That might disappoint Fellow Daoist Bai. I have already decided to cross the North Sea alone, so I won’t trouble your esteemed sect.” Han Li shook his head.

Ah?!

Hearing this, the smile on Bai Chun’s face instantly froze.

And hearing this, Elder Shenxu and Shenfeng frowned, looking at Han Li, Yaoguang’s gaze also fell upon him.

“Fellow Daoist Li, you have helped our Myriad Immortals Palace, and our Myriad Immortals Palace should guarantee your safety. If Fellow Daoist leaves alone, then I’m afraid everything will be unpredictable,” Yaoguang said.

“That’s right, Fellow Daoist Li, if something happens to you in the North Sea, outsiders might think our Myriad Immortals Palace is ungrateful,” Bai Chun also said.

Han Li looked at the two and said, “Thank you for your good intentions, Fellow Daoists, I appreciate it. However, my mind is made up, and I will not go. This time may be a destined tribulation for Li (humble), and although it is dangerous, I don’t think it will take Li (humble)’s life.”

“…”

You know it’s a tribulation, and you’re still going head-on… Looking at Han Li, Bai Chun was speechless.

But with words already spoken, Han Li’s determination was clear, and he couldn’t force him.

“Fellow Daoist Li, there’s something you might not know.” At this moment, Elder Shenxu spoke.

Han Li looked at him.

Elder Shenxu continued, “According to our Myriad Immortals Palace’s intelligence, the North Sea Divine Palace has already dispatched a top-tier giant to secretly lie in wait outside Beiming. If Fellow Daoist departs, the danger will likely be very great.”

Han Li’s expression remained unchanged. He looked at Elder Shenxu, pondered for a moment, and said, “Thank you, Fellow Daoist Shen Xu, for informing me. I would like to know, which top-tier giant has the North Sea Divine Palace dispatched?”

“It’s still impossible to confirm, but from the analysis of the data, it might be North Moon Demon Emperor.”

Shenfeng suddenly interjected.

“North Moon Demon Emperor!”

Han Li looked at Shenfeng.

Shenfeng said, “This Demon Emperor is one of the top-tier giants of the North Sea Divine Palace. His true form is a Sky-Blue Divine Ox, and he is notorious. Among the many top-tier giants of the North Sea Divine Palace, his strength is second to none. The eight Demon Emperors you killed in Beiming earlier were all subordinates of Demon Emperor Tianqing.”

“Sky-Blue Divine Ox…”

“Also an ancient exotic beast!”

Han Li frowned.

The Sky-Blue Divine Ox, though not one of the Ten Primordial Fiends, was also extremely terrifying.

Ancient exotic beasts were not to be trifled with.

“Fellow Daoist Li, have you considered this carefully? This is not a game. Going to Myriad Immortals Island would at least be safer.”

Bai Chun looked at Han Li and reminded him.

“Li (humble) understands. Thank you for the reminder. However, I still plan to leave alone and not trouble your esteemed sect.” Han Li recovered his senses and shook his head.

“…”

“Alright, since Fellow Daoist Li has made up his mind, I won’t force you.” Elder Shenfeng nodded, then he spread his hand, revealing a token, and handed it to Han Li.

“This is our Myriad Immortals Palace’s VIP token. With this token, Fellow Daoist can receive hospitality from our Myriad Immortals Palace’s forces throughout the North Sea. If you encounter any trouble, it can also play a role at critical moments.”

Looking at Han Li, Elder Shenfeng slowly said.

Han Li looked at the token in his hand, nodded, “Thank you, Fellow Daoist Shenfeng, I will remember this.”

“Are you really not going to reconsider?” Yaoguang asked him.

“Li (humble) has already decided to depart immediately.” Han Li shook his head.

“In that case, I shall see you off from Beiming Island.”

Shenfeng said.

“Alright.” Han Li did not refuse.

Immediately, after bidding farewell to the others, Han Li and Shenfeng transformed into a long rainbow and disappeared from their sight.

“If it really is North Moon Demon Emperor making a move, then… I’m afraid he’ll be in grave danger.”

Looking at their disappearing figures, Elder Shenxu frowned deeply.

“He himself is unwilling, so there’s nothing we can do,” Yaoguang said.

“If Li Feiyu can overcome this tribulation, then in the future, the North Sea Divine Palace will have one more formidable enemy,” Bai Chun said.

“His talent and strength are indeed very strong, but it depends on whether he has the ability to overcome this tribulation.”

Elder Shenfeng said with a solemn expression.

“I hope we can still see him again,” Bai Chun sighed.

The few of them exchanged glances, said nothing, and then also disappeared into the main hall… “Whoosh—!”

Beiming Island, a flash of lightning-like light appeared, and Han Li and Shenfeng quickly left Beiming Island.

After traveling a thousand li, Shenfeng stopped and looked at Han Li, saying, “Fellow Daoist Li, I can only see you off this far.”

“Seeing me off for a thousand li is already enough. Thank you, Fellow Daoist Shenfeng.” Han Li cupped his hands.

Shenfeng looked at him and said, “I hope to meet Fellow Daoist again next time.”

“Haha, Li (humble) should not be so short-lived.” Han Li laughed heartily.

“Farewell!”

As soon as his voice fell, a pair of Kun Peng Wings manifested behind Han Li. With a flap, he directly broke through the Void Realm and disappeared without a trace.

Watching Han Li disappear before his eyes, Shenfeng lowered his head and pondered for a while.

After a long moment, he sighed, and then he transformed into a ray of light and disappeared into the ocean Void Realm… “Whoosh—!”

North Sea, in the vast ocean Void Realm, a golden light broke through the Void Realm and emerged.

After parting with Shenfeng, Han Li maintained the extreme speed of his Kun Peng Transformation Art and continued forward.

He covered four thousand li in a single breath, and in a dozen breaths, he had already crossed a distance of fifty thousand li.

The current consumption was nothing to him.

Taking a breath, Han Li was just about to continue at extreme speed when suddenly, his gaze narrowed, and he abruptly looked up at the Void Realm sky.