Chapter 1885: Visiting

**Volume Ten: The Demon Realm War****A Record of a Mortal's Journey to Immortality**

“Since there’s a reason for this, I certainly can’t blame Senior. I will wait for now. But I wonder when I can expect a definite answer!” Han Li knew that for Qing Yuanzi to say this was already showing him special regard. After a slight pause for thought, he respectfully agreed.

“To visit those old fellows, I naturally can’t just send this second Nascent Soul; my true body must go in person. I estimate it will take at least a month, perhaps up to half a year, for my true body to emerge from seclusion. Fellow Daoist Han, you can wait that long, can’t you?” Qing Yuanzi replied calmly.

“Senior, you’re jesting. Although I am eager, I can naturally wait that long.” Upon hearing this, Han Li couldn't help but smile awkwardly.

“Heh heh, I wonder how Fellow Daoist Han’s Azure Essence Sword Arts cultivation is progressing. Those seventy-two Azure Bamboo Cloudswarm Swords should have been re-refined, shouldn't they?” Qing Yuanzi suddenly asked with a slight smile.

“Indeed, I followed Senior’s instructions and re-refined all my flying swords. I have also cultivated to the final Azure Coiling Sword Formation. However, the sword arts Senior imparted are truly profound; I’ve only managed to grasp one or two tenths of their essence.” Hearing the elder suddenly change the topic, Han Li paused for a moment, then replied without hesitation.

“In that case, would you be willing for me to offer you some guidance on these sword arts? Over the years, I've gained new insights into them, which I believe could benefit you. Additionally, since you've now reached the mid-Body Integration stage, it's only a matter of time before you encounter the late-Body Integration bottleneck. Though I'm not the most capable, I do have some experience in that area as well, which I can share.” Qing Yuanzi uttered words that surprised and delighted Han Li.

“Thank you for your generous kindness, Senior. To receive your guidance is truly a blessing of three lifetimes for me!” Han Li, overjoyed, quickly stood up and bowed deeply as he spoke.

He clearly understood that Qing Yuanzi was doing this because Han Li had far exceeded the standards for collecting the materials this time.

“Good. Since Fellow Daoist Han has no other objections, please stay here for now. I'll go organize these materials. Tomorrow, you can come directly to my private chamber. Yao’er, Yan Li, you two entertain Fellow Daoist Han for me.” Seeing that the matter was settled, Qing Yuanzi smiled and turned to instruct Yuan Yao.

“Yes, foster father, please rest assured. Your daughter will entertain Fellow Daoist Han well.”

“This junior obeys!”

Yuan Yao and Yan Li naturally bowed and quickly assented.

After Qing Yuanzi nodded and then gave Han Li a slight nod of acknowledgment, he gracefully departed from the main hall.

Suddenly, only Han Li and the two beautiful women remained in the hall.

“Brother Han, I truly didn't expect that in just a few hundred years, you would have already advanced to the mid-Body Integration stage. This speed of advancement makes me and others feel quite ashamed.” While Yuan Yao’s face was slightly flushed and she didn't know what to say to Han Li, Yan Li began to scrutinize Han Li with a peculiar gaze, exclaiming in wonder.

This was also because Yan Li and Han Li already had a certain rapport and had long treated each other as equals; otherwise, she wouldn't have been so bold.

“Brother Han, your current divine abilities are truly unfathomable. Even the slight changes in my junior sister and me couldn't escape your notice. Indeed, Senior Jiang has found a way for us to shed our half-ghost bodies. However, this method is extremely slow-acting; so far, there have only been minor changes. To truly regain our human forms, it will probably take another two to three thousand years of gradual transformation.” Yan Li replied with a bright smile, clearly delighted by the matter.

“Not only do both of you come from the same Mortal Realm as I, but you are also among the few friends I have in the Spirit Realm. Seeing that both of you are safe and well with Senior Jiang, I am deeply relieved.” Han Li replied with a smile.

“Brother Han, if it's convenient, could you tell us about your experiences over these years? Of course, there's no need to mention anything too secretive. My senior sister and I have been confined to a certain place since ascending to the Spirit Realm, so we're very curious about your adventures.” Yuan Yao finally spoke.

“Indeed, I am also very interested in your experiences over these years, Fellow Daoist.” Yan Li also said with some excitement.

“Heh heh, I have indeed traveled to quite a few places over the years. I even made a trip to another continent. If you two Fellow Daoists truly wish to know, I can share a bit!” Han Li chuckled softly, not refusing.

“After I left you two back then, I returned to my original island and entered seclusion to cultivate for a period, fortuitously breaking through to the Void Refinement stage...”

Thus, Han Li began to unhurriedly recount some of his experiences since leaving the Underworld River area to the two women.

Even after omitting some important details, his experiences over the years were still an incredibly exciting journey compared to those of most people.

Yuan Yao listened with shining eyes, while Yan Li occasionally let out exclamations of surprise!

After a good while, once Han Li finished recounting his years, he naturally inquired about the two women's cultivation progress.

Yuan Yao and the other woman naturally told him openly.

However, compared to Han Li's extraordinary experiences, the two women's lives were exceedingly dull and simple.

Apart from cultivating and occasionally going out to collect things for Qing Yuanzi in the small Underworld River area, they had virtually no other notable experiences.

Thus, time passed amidst Han Li's casual conversation with the two women.

Later, after the three had thoroughly enjoyed their conversation, the two women led Han Li out of the main hall and arranged a quiet residence for him within the cave dwelling, so he could rest.

Han Li meditated in his residence for a night. The next day, guided by the two women, he headed directly to Qing Yuanzi's private chamber.

Time passed quickly; three months flew by in an instant.

On this day, above the cave dwelling where Qing Yuanzi resided, a golden light and an azure rainbow suddenly soared into the sky. After a few flashes, they shot rapidly in a certain direction.

Within the streaks of light were an old man in a gray robe and a young man with an ordinary appearance, seemingly around twenty years old.

They were none other than Qing Yuanzi and Han Li.

However, the Qing Yuanzi who was flying was not the clone formed from his Nascent Soul, but his true body.

He had only emerged from his seclusion yesterday.

During these three months, under the guidance of Qing Yuanzi's Nascent Soul clone, Han Li naturally gained considerable benefits in his cultivation.

Moreover, Qing Yuanzi's true body was preparing to visit a mysterious individual who lived in seclusion in the Underworld River area the very next day.

What surprised Han Li was that Qing Yuanzi had actually informed him to depart together before setting off.

This left him feeling quite puzzled.

“May I ask, Senior, what is the background of the person you intend to visit? Could you perhaps tell this junior a little beforehand?” After half a day of continuous travel, Han Li couldn't help but ask.

“Since I'm bringing you along to visit this person, it's naturally because I find them relatively easier to talk to, offering a better chance of obtaining some spirit milk compared to the others. As for their background, I'm not entirely clear myself, but they are certainly not from the Flying Spirit or Ephemera races. Their true form seems to be a successful cultivation of a rare beast. In terms of experience and years lived, I can hardly compare. Although this person is more approachable than others, their temper can still be a bit eccentric. Fellow Daoist Han, please be mindful of this when we meet them.” After Qing Yuanzi answered, he surprisingly gave a solemn warning.

“Thank you for the reminder, Senior. This junior will certainly be cautious with my words.” Han Li's heart tightened, and he quickly responded.

“Haha, but you can rest assured. This person once owed me a favor for a certain matter. Barring any unforeseen circumstances, this trip will definitely yield results.” Qing Yuanzi added with another laugh.

“If it truly is as Senior says, then this junior will feel at ease.” Han Li's eyes flickered, and he replied with a smile as well.

“Haha, in that case, let's travel at full speed. That person lives in a remote corner of the Underworld River area, and even at our current escape velocity, it will take more than ten days to reach their abode.” Qing Yuanzi let out a hearty laugh. Then, golden light swirled around his body, and his escape velocity instantly became more than twice as fast as before, transforming him into a golden thread piercing through the air.

Seeing this, Han Li naturally unleashed a surge of spiritual power within his body, activating his full escape velocity as well, transforming into an azure thread that followed closely behind.

Ten days later, Han Li and Qing Yuanzi's streaks of light arrived above a strange, azure lake shrouded in a hazy gray mist.

Not only was the lake covered in mist and vast beyond compare, but its waters were also an unusually vibrant emerald green.

From within his streak of light, Han Li extended his spiritual sense into the lake and was startled to discover that the lake water was brimming with spiritual energy, and countless gigantic, strange fish were constantly swimming deep within it.

These fish had astonishing auras; they were actually demon fish possessing magical power.

However, these giant fish seemed to be bound by some restriction. Not only did none surface, but even when Han Li and Qing Yuanzi flew over the lake, they remained indifferent, continuing their activities deep within the water, showing no interest in investigating.

Han Li felt a touch of surprise, but after flying tens of thousands of miles further, a striking island suddenly appeared on the lake's surface.

It was striking because the entire island shimmered with golden light, and upon it stood a magnificent, colossal palace, which occupied nearly two-thirds of the island's area.

The remaining portion was planted with various rare flowers and exotic fruits, presenting a breathtaking, fairyland-like scene.

However, the entire island was enveloped by a layer of hazy white light barrier, from which numerous faint barrier fluctuations could be detected.

“This is that person's residence! Little Fellow Han, come with me.” As soon as Qing Yuanzi saw the island, he immediately stopped his escape light, turned, and said to Han Li with a smile.

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