88: The whirlpool is approaching [Sixth update please order first]

Stepping out of the Heaven Severing Mountain Range, Han Li looked back, gazing at the Heaven Severing Mountain Range.

Then, he headed directly towards Chang County.

After several days of high tension, it was time to relax.

Entering the county town, Han Li went directly to the inn he had stayed at last time and booked a room.

After eating something, Han Li sat cross-legged on the bed and released the sealed blood Qi.

Inside his body, the three Dragon Elephant Primordial Embryos rapidly absorbed it, growing stronger once more.

His strength also increased by several points.

"I wonder, how big is the gap between me and a Xiantian martial artist..."

Opening his eyes, Han Li felt the abundant Qi and blood within his body and slightly clenched his hand.

Having cultivated the Third Dragon Elephant, he even had the thought of fighting a Xiantian.

The Xiantian Realm, once only a distant dream, now felt within reach.

"True Qi is probably not comparable..."

Han Li focused on his Dantian; within it, a thick cloud of True Qi gathered.

Although his True Qi had improved in quality, there was still a huge gap compared to Innate True Qi.

Innate True Qi had already reached a liquid state, while his True Qi was still gaseous.

The difference between water and mist.

Outwardly, the mist might seem vast, but when condensed, it could only form a single drop.

The gap in quality was currently insurmountable.

The Xiantian Realm breaks through the Profound Barrier and connects with Heaven and Earth.

The gap at this step was immense.

His only advantage was that he had cultivated the Dragon Elephant Overlord Body Art; his strength and Physical Body were his greatest assets.

He could even surpass the strength of a Martial Artist who had just entered the Innate Realm.

However, for those who had been in the Innate Realm for many years, there would still be quite a significant gap.

"Slowly, no rush..."

Exhaling, Han Li took out the Iron Plate and began to Cultivate the Qing Yuan Skill, as endless Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi surged into his body.

The True Qi in his Dantian also increased little by little... The next morning, Han Li left Chang County early and headed straight for the Qingyuan Sect.

"Dong—!"

In Ruyi County, passing by Changyang Mountain, a sudden tremor occurred, as if an earthquake had struck. Han Li's speeding figure instantly stopped and he looked towards Changyang Mountain.

"What's with this tremor?"

Gazing at the main peak of Changyang Mountain, Han Li's eyes were solemn.

This tremor came extremely suddenly.

"Whoosh—!"

Just as Han Li found it strange, a streak of rainbow light swiftly approached from the sky, stopping above Changyang Mountain on a white cloud.

Clad in white, a layer of white light emanated from his body, and Han Li could only see a silhouette.

However, just as Han Li took a second look, the figure on the white cloud vanished into thin air.

Han Li: "???"

He blinked, looking at the white cloud in the sky; the mysterious person was already gone.

At this moment, a sudden explosion rang out from Changyang Mountain, shaking Heaven and Earth. A white light shot into the sky, and the next second, a nine-colored vortex appeared in the Void Realm.

It emitted a nine-colored light.

Han Li's Soul instantly trembled; he felt as if the nine-colored vortex was trying to devour his Soul.

His Soul vibrated, and faintly, he felt as if his Soul was about to emerge from his body.

"Dong—!"

At this moment, deep in his mind, the Heaven and Earth Demon Seed suddenly pulsed, and instantly, the tremor in his Soul subsided.

Han Li looked at the Void Realm; the appearing nine-colored vortex also dissolved like a bubble, rapidly disappearing.

The sky returned to calm, as if everything just now was merely an illusion.

The soaring white light also vanished, and Changyang Mountain returned to tranquility.

Han Li stood still, his pupils trembling.

What was that nine-colored vortex?

Why did his Soul feel as if it was being devoured by the nine-colored vortex?

A huge question mark appeared in Han Li's mind.

Could this unusual situation be related to the person in white?

"That person... why do I feel a hint of familiarity?" Han Li looked at the Void Realm, his brows tightly furrowed.

He thought carefully, but he couldn't recall who it was. His entire body was shrouded in light, making it impossible to determine if it was male or female, but he felt it was a male.

"Why would such a commotion happen in Changyang Mountain? Could there be some treasure?"

Han Li's gaze turned back towards Changyang Mountain.

The special phenomenon that had just appeared was very strange.

Changyang Mountain was where he had hunted before.

This place was also where he had lived previously, and he had never heard of any rumors about Changyang Mountain.

This accidental encounter made Han Li feel very strange.

Looking at Changyang Mountain, Han Li waited for a moment, but nothing happened.

Complete silence.

Gazing at the main peak of Changyang Mountain, Han Li pondered for a moment, then his figure moved, swiftly disappearing from his original spot.

Soon, he arrived deep within Changyang Mountain.

The scorching sun hung in the sky, and the mountain forest was quiet.

Aside from the absence of insect chirps and bird calls, there seemed to be no other unusual circumstances.

Han Li traversed the mountain and soon reached the depths of Changyang Mountain.

The direction from which he had seen the soaring white light earlier was precisely this location.

He looked around; the jungle was dense, with no special circumstances.

Han Li's senses were fully open, missing not a single detail. He searched carefully, and in a bush about a hundred feet away, Han Li found a jade pendant.

A square jade pendant.

One side was carved with a special pattern, while the other side bore an ancient character.

"This is Spirit Jade!"

Looking at the jade pendant, Han Li's eyes narrowed.

This was not an ordinary jade pendant, but Spirit Jade, a special kind of jade. Holding it in hand had the effect of calming the mind.

Moreover, it could gather Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi. Although its effect was not as powerful as his mysterious Iron Plate, it was still a rare and precious jade.

He didn't recognize the pattern on the front. Han Li looked at the ancient character on the reverse side.

"This ancient character... looks like the character 'feather' (yǔ, feather)."

After looking for a long time, Han Li finally recognized it.

The jade pendant had the character 'feather' on it.

"Could this jade pendant belong to the person in white?"

Holding the jade pendant, Han Li fell into deep thought.

"It must be..."

"This piece of Spirit Jade is also a treasure. Did that person in white not leave?" Han Li looked around; in the quiet mountain forest, he was the only one.

There was no one else.

"Treasures shouldn't be wasted. I'll hold onto it for Senior for now." A thought flashed through his mind, and Han Li put away the jade pendant with a flick of his hand.

He searched carefully again, but within several hundred feet, he found nothing.

Han Li didn't linger and then disappeared into the mountain forest.

Stepping out of Changyang Mountain, Han Li headed directly towards the Sect gate.

At this moment, in a corner of the jungle in Changyang Mountain, a ball of light appeared, gradually solidifying into a white-clad figure.

Shrouded in white light, his face was unclear. He clutched his chest and coughed, and his body suddenly underwent some change, as if his Soul was an ethereal body, liable to collapse at any moment.

However, it eventually stabilized.

"This Reincarnation whirlwind is truly powerful. It seems I can't enter the Underworld through this Reincarnation tunnel entrance. If I try again, I'm afraid my Soul will be Flying Away and Spirit Scattering completely. It seems I can only pass through the Yin Domain to reach the Underworld..."

The white-clad figure murmured, then transformed into a white light and vanished without a trace, as if he had never appeared... Rushing all the way.

As night fell, Han Li finally arrived at the Sect gate.

Aside from the mysterious person he met at Changyang Mountain, nothing else happened on the way.

Looking at the Sect gate, Han Li strode towards it with large steps.

Returning to Yuhua Peak, the sky had completely darkened.

Han Li entered his room in the back hall and immediately rested.

The next morning, Han Li went to Heaven and Earth Peak to submit his mission, then proceeded to Qingyuan Market.

At the market, he exchanged his silver forMerits (merit points), and Han Li converted all of them into Comprehension Pills.

There were only a dozen or so in total.

His accumulated merit points were once again depleted.

However, he didn't care about this; what needed to be spent, was spent.

As his strength improved, earning merit points would become easier. The Mountain and River Tournament was approaching, and although he was confident, Han Li still wanted to reach a higher level.

The Mountain and River Tournament was the fastest opportunity to earn merit points... Time, like spring water, flowed swiftly.

A month passed in the blink of an eye.

Yuhua Peak, back mountain, dazzling lightning bolts crisscrossed, rampant with electricity, sparkling brightly.

"Boom—!"

The lightning transformed into a thunder seal, striking out with a single blow, shattering rocks and sending dust flying.

Han Li's figure stepped out from the lightning, the rampant electricity disappeared, leaving only swirling dust.

His gaze fell upon the spot struck by the thunder seal, where a huge pit, about aten feet (zhang, ~3.3 meters) in size, had appeared, with charred marks and thick white smoke rising.

Han Li was very satisfied with the destructive power of this strike.

He reined in his aura, exhaling a mouthful of turbid Qi.

With a thought, he immediately opened his panel.

name: Han Li.

Realm: Vein Opening Realm Late Stage!

martial arts: Divine Travel Eight Desolations Profound-Grade Medium Grade (Perfection) Qing Yuan Skill Earth Rank High Grade (Initiation 35%) Life-snatching Spear Technique Profound-Grade High Grade (Minor Achievement 25%) Ben Lei Fist Profound-Grade High Grade (Perfection) Dragon Elephant Overlord Body Art Heaven-Grade Low Grade (Initiation 15%) Dragon Elephant Divine Fist Heaven-Grade Low Grade (Beginner 42%)

skills: Archery (Perfection) Alchemy (29%)

Heaven and Earth Demon Seed: (Level 4 2%)

Divine Abilities: Winds Arise, Clouds Surge (Third Realm 20%) Thunder Gods Wrath (Second Realm 18%)

Demonic Origin: 0

Looking at the panel, Han Li's gaze swept over it.

With the help of the Comprehension Pill to Cultivate martial arts, the improvement of various martial arts was significant, but only spear techniques improved slowly.

However, his focus this month was mainly on Cultivating Ben Lei Fist. After Breaking through to the Second Realm, Thunder Gods Wrath, a Divine Ability, also reached a qualitative change.

martial arts that derive Divine Abilities are far more powerful than martial arts of the same Realm.

Thunder Gods Wrath, a Second Realm Divine Ability, can even contend with other Earth-Grade martial arts.

When activating Thunder Gods Wrath, he can evolve a thunder seal attack, no longer simply using Ben Lei Fist to strike.

Han Li was also continuously exploring the use of Divine Abilities, and now, he was becoming increasingly proficient.

"There are only a few days left..."

Han Li gazed into the distance, looking at other places. With the approaching Mountain and River Tournament, the Sect was now filled with a lively atmosphere.

All the Inner Sect Disciples were rubbing their fists and palms, all wanting to make a name for themselves at the Mountain and River Tournament.

Han Li was more focused on the rewards of the Mountain and River Tournament.

After a month of Cultivation, he was even more confident. Below the Innate Realm, he had confidence.

Even if he had to fight an Innate, he wasn't entirely without confidence.

Of course, at most, he could only contend with a Martial Artist in the Innate First Realm.

His greatest advantage was his Physical Body and strength.

Divine Abilities could provide some amplification, but not enough to allow him to contend across Realms.

A Martial Artist in the Innate Second Realm would have a basic strength of at least 100,000 jun, which is 2,500 ding of strength.

His strength was only 33,000 jun, just over 800 ding.

In terms of pure strength, the difference was several times over.

Innate Protective Aura was even more terrifying; overall strength, the gap would be even larger.

"Hmm?"

Suddenly, Han Li snapped back to reality, looking at the cosmos ring in his hand. With a thought, he took out a purple bell from the cosmos ring.

The sound transmission bell!

By leaving the opponent's True Qi imprint, one could transmit sound over a thousand li.

There were also more Advanced sound transmission bells that could transmit sound over ten thousand li.

It was also a special communication method for Martial Artists.

Han Li had acquired it half a month ago. This item wasn't expensive; it could be exchanged for one thousandMerits.

The bell in his hand emitted a purple light and vibrated, indicating that someone was transmitting sound to him.

With a movement of True Qi, a voice came from the sound transmission bell.

"Senior Brother Han, your Spiritual Artifact has been repaired. We are at the plaza in front of Yuhua Hall."

Listening to the voice from the sound transmission bell, Han Li responded with a sound, then his figure moved, quickly disappearing from his original spot.

Soon, he arrived at Yuhua Hall from the back mountain. Stepping out of the hall, Han Li saw two figures standing not far away and immediately stepped forward.

"Brother Chen, Brother Qin."

Han Li cupped his hands in greeting, a brilliant smile on his face.

These two were Chen Yuan from Pill Refining Peak and Qin Fei, a Disciple from Artifact Refining Peak.

Half a month ago, by chance, they met in the market and had a chat. Hearing that Qin Fei had the ability to repair Spiritual Artifacts, Han Li asked about it, intending to repair his Dragon Pattern Spear.

Then, under Chen Yuan's introduction, it would only cost a few thousandMerits to repair, so Han Li entrusted his Dragon Pattern Spear to him for repair.

Now, half a month later, the two were here to deliver it.

"Brother Han!"

The two also bowed in return. Then, Qin Fei spread his hand, and a miniature silver spear appeared in his palm.

With a movement of True Qi, it instantly enlarged.

The long spear stood tall, radiating Spiritual Might. It was Han Li's Dragon Pattern Spear. Compared to its previous state, covered in cracks, the Dragon Pattern Spear was now as good as new.

"Brother Han, please inspect it and see if there are any problems."

Qin Fei said with a smile.

Han Li reached out and held the Dragon Pattern Spear in his hand. True Qi poured into it, and the Dragon Patterns on the spear body instantly activated, spreading Spiritual Might.

"Ch—!"

He raised his hand and thrust the spear, a sharp spear shadow instantly shot out, piercing through the air, stirring up a wave of Qi.

"Brother Qin has excellent craftsmanship, thank you." After inspecting it, Han Li nodded with satisfaction.

"It's passable. As long as Brother Han is satisfied." Qin Fei smiled.

"Two Senior Brothers, please come inside for a cup of tea." Han Li put away the Dragon Pattern Spear and said to the two.

"Then we respectfully accept." The two smiled, and then the three entered Yuhua Hall.

"Brother Han, is it just you alone on Yuhua Peak?" Stepping into the main hall, Chen Yuan curiously looked around and asked.

Han Li nodded: "Yes, it's just me for now. The other Senior Brothers and Senior Sisters all have their own Daoist sites and only come occasionally."

"Yuhua Peak is rich in Spiritual Qi, a place of Heavenly Spirit. Brother Han is truly blessed."

Qin Fei said.

Han Li poured two cups of tea for them and smiled lightly: "What blessings? I'm not as fortunate as you two Senior Brothers. Here, I don't even have anyone to talk to."

"Brother Han, you Cultivate alone, free and at ease. We don't have it as easy as you. Besides Cultivation, we also have to complete assigned tasks."

Chen Yuan took a sip of tea, complaining.

"Assigned tasks are also for training, a form of Cultivation. Brother Chen doesn't need to be like this."

Han Li smiled.

"Brother Han, the Mountain and River Tournament will start in a few days. I heard Brother Chen say that Brother Han is very powerful. This Mountain and River Tournament will probably be the day Brother Han soars to prominence." Qin Fei took a sip of tea and asked Han Li.

"That's Brother Chen flattering me. I am unremarkable, nothing special."

Han Li said with a smile.

"Unremarkable..."

Qin Fei and Chen Yuan exchanged glances, their eyes twitching slightly.

Although they didn't know Han Li's exact strength, from the faint aura they sensed from him, they both felt a strong sense of trepidation.

Of course, discerning people knew that this was just Han Li's modesty.

To Cultivate to the Late Stage of the Vein Opening Realm in such a short time after entering the Sect already surpassed other Disciples by a large margin.

"This time, it will be quite exciting. I heard that the Sect Master's newly accepted Disciple broke through to the Tōngmài Realm Peak a few days ago. This Mountain and River Tournament will be another fierce Dragon and Tiger battle!"

Chen Yuan changed the subject.

"Chen Dongfeng..."

Hearing Chen Yuan say this, Han Li instantly thought of a name.

However, from the time he entered the Sect until now, he had barely seen him.

Seven-star High Grade talent. This talent is indeed strong. With the Sect Master's cultivation, Breaking through to the Tōngmài Realm Peak is normal.

A one-star difference in talent still means a very large gap.

"I have met this Disciple of the Sect Master once. His strength is very formidable."

"If he enters the Mountain and River Rankings, there should be no problem. It just depends on his ranking."

Qin Fei said.

"Alas, this time, I'm just a supporting act again." Chen Yuan sighed.

Han Li looked at him and smiled lightly: "The outcome is not yet decided, Brother Chen. The tournament hasn't started yet, why be like this? Perhaps you might also enter the Mountain and River Rankings."

"Forget it, I know my own limitations."

Chen Yuan rolled his eyes.

"Anything is possible. Perhaps the first place this time might even change hands." Han Li said faintly.

"First place changes hands..."

"That's probably not very likely. That's someone with a special Physique, even capable of contending with Xiantian martial artists." The two shook their heads.

"It's not impossible. This time, there might be quite a few dark horses." Han Li smiled.

"Then we won't know until the tournament."

...The three chatted for a while and didn't stay too long, soon leaving Yuhua Peak.

Han Li looked at the disappearing figures of the two on the mountain path, then cast his gaze into the distance.

During the casual chat just now, he had roughly grasped the situation.

However, this would still not shake his confidence.

The ranking was secondary; he was determined to get the reward.

Anything standing in his way would be completely eradicated!

Withdrawing his gaze, Han Li turned and disappeared from his spot, passing through Yuhua Hall, and quickly arrived at the back mountain. He revealed his Dragon Pattern Spear and began practicing the Life-snatching Spear Technique.

The long spear shook, and the spear struck like a Dragon!

Sharp spear shadows spread out, enveloping the surroundings.

Sharpening the spear before battle, even if it's not fast, it will still shine!

Spear techniques first, as for other trump cards, they would adapt to stronger opponents.

—

Five days passed, and only one day remained until the Mountain and River Tournament.

The entire Qingyuan Sect had put their energy into the Mountain and River Tournament.

Venue arrangements, personnel statistics, and various preparatory tasks had all been completed.

At Yuhua Peak, in the courtyard of the back hall, Han Li and several Senior Brothers and Senior Sisters gathered together.

Except for the Eldest Senior Brother and Third Senior Brother, all the other Senior Brothers and Senior Sisters had come.

Yuhua Peak was rarely so lively.

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