Chapter 1362: Thunder Robe Emerges

Han Li had previously paid attention to some restrictions related to silver tadpole script in Tianyuan City. He discovered that although some of these restrictions had similar functions to the Myriad Spirit Pearls he had developed, none were as concealed or compact.

Unless a cultivator with divine sense several times stronger than his meticulously searched the ground, no anomalies would be detected, even under surveillance.

Therefore, although this type of magical artifact was simple to craft, it was truly unique. Of course, this simplicity was relative; without mastering the Dao of talismans on the incomplete page, it would be impossible to craft such an artifact. Previously, in the Human Realm, Han Li had also been tempted to craft a set. However, a primary material was extinct in the Human Realm, making it impossible.

Years ago, he had unintentionally discovered this primary material in the Sunset City market, and it didn't seem expensive. His heart stirred, and he took the opportunity to purchase all the materials needed to craft these pearls. Now, it seemed, that action was correct.

Since he knew that someone was secretly plotting something in the spirit land, it was naturally impossible for him to do nothing. Regardless of how he dealt with it, it was absolutely necessary to first monitor the other party.

Han Li transformed into a green streak and left his cave abode once more. Using the cave as a center, he cast spells to bury countless Myriad Spirit Pearls, which he had crafted in his storage bracelet, deep underground according to a specific pattern.

With his escape speed, in a brief period, nearly two-thirds of the spirit land had been silently set with restrictions.

Han Li then unassumingly returned to his cave abode. In one of the halls within the abode, he personally set up a strange magical array, placing the octagonal dharma plate at its core.

He then embedded dozens of high-grade spirit stones around the array and consecutively cast several spell incantations into it, activating the entire array.

After a low hum, the entire array emanated waves of white light. Then, amidst the flashing white light, the octagonal dharma plate suddenly displayed a layer of silver light curtain. On the light curtain, dots of white light flickered continuously, almost covering the entire screen.

Han Li’s gaze swept across the light curtain, and he nodded with satisfaction, then immediately headed towards the secret chamber.

Although he didn't know who had intruded into the spirit land, it was likely related to the man with the raised eyebrows who had previously competed for the spirit land. Before he gathered sufficient information, he would not act rashly. It was better to observe secretly for a while!

Now, he planned to first comprehend the mysterious thunder patterns and simultaneously refine several silver tadpole script spirit talismans from the incomplete pages of the Golden Palace Jade Book. Of course, during this period, he also needed to expedite the growth of a batch of spiritual herbs and refine the Jade Purity Pills at the same time. Han Li entered the secret chamber, closed the door behind him, walked a few steps to the center, and sat cross-legged on a futon.

With a flick of his hand over his storage bracelet, a jade slip, a golden brocade handkerchief, and a round bead immediately appeared amidst a flash of green light.

Han Li first immersed his divine sense into the jade slip, reviewing all the thunder pattern designs. Only then did he touch the golden brocade handkerchief he was wearing. After a moment of thought, he suddenly tossed the handkerchief into the air, and it spun out as if offered in sacrifice.

Without a second thought, Han Li opened his mouth, and a crimson fireball instantly shot out, precisely striking the golden drum.

A flash of light, and the fireball extinguished itself with a soft pop, yet the golden brocade handkerchief appeared completely unharmed. Han Li raised an eyebrow. He pointed his finger at the brocade handkerchief again, and a crystalline ice cone shot out. Similarly, amidst a flash of spiritual light, the ice cone dissolved into nothingness. A hint of surprise appeared on Han Li's face. *Could this thunder-patterned item be impervious to the power of the Five Elements?* Thinking this, Han Li lightly flicked his finger once more, and a golden sword qi shot out.

With a soft clang, the brocade handkerchief was easily sliced into two, disintegrating into countless fine golden threads that burst apart and vanished. Han Li frowned, first nodding, then shaking his head. He turned his attention to the golden bead in his hand. The lightning power contained within this bead seemed unusually violent.

Half an hour later, an earth-shattering roar suddenly erupted from the secret chamber. The walls of the chamber, originally encased in layers of restrictions, abruptly cracked inch by inch. Immediately, golden arcs as thick as bowls surged out, golden light intertwining and flickering like countless golden snakes dancing wildly.

Just then, a clear cry resonated from the center of the golden light. Immediately, a dark, small mountain emerged from within, its entire body then radiating spiritual light, emitting circles of faint, shimmering gray halos.

Under a sweep of the gray light, all the golden arcs filling the air were swept away, coalescing into a golden electric dragon within the Divine Magnetic Light. This electric dragon shook its head and wagged its tail, struggling continuously, seemingly trying to break free.

Below the small mountain, except for the approximately one *zhang* (about 3.3 meters) radius where Han Li sat cross-legged, the rest of the area was completely empty, revealing a giant pit five or six *zhang* deep.

Han Li appeared as if he was perched alone on a stone pillar in the center of the giant pit, a truly bizarre sight.

Han Li looked up at the small mountain and the golden electric dragon in the air, then scanned the surrounding situation, his face showing great delight.

“The power of the Thunder-Patterned Pearl has not just amplified the original Anti-Evil Divine Thunder by tenfold. If I hadn't protected myself with the Divine Magnetic Light beforehand, I would have been caught in the Thunder Pearl's power myself. If I could condense a few more of these, why would I need any other magic treasures? Wouldn't I be able to easily kill opponents of the same cultivation level with this special item?” Han Li thought, his mind racing.

However, the success rate for crafting this kind of thunder pearl wasn't very high. Even with his Anti-Evil Divine Thunder, it wasn't possible to use all of it to condense these pearls at once. Yet, speaking of lightning power, it seemed he didn't only possess Anti-Evil Divine Thunder... Han Li's heart stirred. He opened his mouth, and a cluster of green light sprayed out. Within the green light was an ancient-looking small cauldron, precisely the Void Heaven Cauldron.

Han Li didn't hesitate. He touched the top of his head with one hand, and a similar misty gray light stream suddenly erupted, enveloping the electric dragon trapped by the small black mountain, then pulling it downwards. Under the effect of the dual restrictions, the golden electric dragon immediately plunged downwards irresistibly. Han Li then pointed his finger at the small cauldron in front of him.

Immediately, after a hum, the cauldron lid flew off, and the gray light forcibly sent the electric dragon into the cauldron, then dissipated and vanished on its own. Han Li then raised his hand to beckon the small mountain in the air, withdrawing it into his body. As for the Void Heaven Cauldron, he didn't rush to retrieve it, instead letting it hover uncertainly above his head.

Han Li surveyed the chaotic surroundings, frowning. He raised his hand, releasing a two-zhang-tall giant ape puppet, imbued it with a wisp of his divine sense, and after giving instructions for repairs, he headed towards another spare secret chamber without looking back. The Void Heaven Cauldron floated leisurely behind him, never leaving his side.

Upon reaching the new secret chamber, as soon as Han Li settled down again, he beckoned to the small cauldron. With a whoosh, the Void Heaven Cauldron flew directly in front of him. He chanted the Universal Treasure Incantation in his mind, and the small cauldron emitted a great burst of green light, its size rapidly increasing more than tenfold, transforming into a *zhang*-sized object. With a soft clang, Han Li flicked his finger at the cauldron in the air.

Suddenly, rumbling thunder resonated from within the cauldron. A head-sized silver lightning mass shot out, emitting astonishing electric light. Rumbling sounds continued from within the cauldron, suggesting more thunder masses were still present inside.

These were precisely the golden and silver heavenly thunders that Han Li had forcibly collected during his minor heavenly tribulation. These thunders were no less powerful than the Anti-Evil Divine Thunder, and their quantity was abundant. This meant there was enough for Han Li to experiment with and attempt to refine thunder-patterned items. Han Li took a deep breath, his ten fingers continuously flicking towards the thunder masses, and his vast divine sense enveloped them like a tide. Amidst rumbling sounds, the silver thunder masses immediately transformed into countless silver electric threads...

Time passed little by little. In the blink of an eye, Han Li had been in seclusion in the secret chamber for half a month.

On this day, the octagonal dharma plate, set within the array in a certain hall, suddenly emitted clear chiming sounds. The silver light curtain emanating from it also shone brightly with silver light at the same time.

The tightly sealed door of the secret chamber immediately opened. A green streak shot out from it, flickering a few times before mysteriously appearing in the hall. The light receded, revealing Han Li, dressed in a gold and silver long robe. The robe appeared ordinary in style, but its entire body was adorned with faint, shimmering gold and silver runes, making it extraordinarily splendid. Han Li, expressionless, turned his hand, and another blue long robe appeared in his palm. He draped it over himself, completely concealing the silver robe. Then, he took a few steps forward into the array, his eyes flashing as he gazed at the silver light curtain in the void.

He saw that in one corner of the silver light curtain, four light points of various colors had suddenly appeared, slowly moving towards the center of the silver screen.

A cold glint flashed in Han Li's eyes, but he silently watched the screen without speaking. However, as the four light points drew closer to his cave abode, his expression grew as calm as water.

A full hour later, the four light points suddenly stopped about two or three thousand *li* (approximately one thousand to fifteen hundred kilometers) away from his cave abode. Then, they scattered in four directions, beginning to wander around the vicinity, appearing hesitant. Seeing this, Han Li stroked his chin, finally showing some reaction.

He suddenly shook his sleeve, and over a dozen fist-sized Gold Devouring Beetles shot out. After circling once near the top of the hall, they whistled out of the hall door and vanished. After taking a deep look at the light curtain, Han Li disregarded it and left the hall, re-entering the secret chamber. He removed his blue robe, once again revealing the mysterious gold and silver robe. Han Li gently stroked the corner of the robe with his finger, a faint smile appearing on his face.

This Thunder Robe was meticulously refined by Han Li using the thunder patterns he had mastered, almost expending the majority of the heavenly thunder in the Void Heaven Cauldron.

This robe had condensed over ten types of thunder-patterned symbols. When activated simultaneously, its wondrous effects were astonishing, making it suitable to be used as a new trump card.

As for the Thunder-Patterned Pearls, he had also condensed over ten of them in one go. If activated together, even Void Refinement cultivators would likely have to retreat by three *chi* (about one meter).

As a result, Han Li's strength greatly increased almost overnight.

After pondering silently for a moment, Han Li put on the blue robe again. Then, with a single sweep of his hand over his storage bracelet, a palm-sized milky-white jade tablet appeared.

This item was precisely the incomplete outer page of the Golden Palace Jade Book.