Chapter 2441: True Immortals Descend Humans Reunite Again

Chapter 2402: Humanity Reunited

Half a year later, when the giant black boat appeared above Tianyuan City, both the human and demon races in the city erupted in excitement.

Not only did all the elders of both races respectfully rush out of their residences to greet those on the boat, but they also quickly informed Mo Jianli, who was cultivating in seclusion near Tianyuan City.

After briefly summoning some cultivators at the Integration stage and allowing the human cultivators on the boat to choose whether to stay or leave, Han Li waited for Mo Jianli's arrival in the holy boat with those Small Spirit Heaven human cultivators who chose to remain.

A day later, when a hearty laugh echoed from the distant void, Han Li, who was conversing with Nangong Wan in the cabin, immediately stood up and said with a smile:

"Brother Mo has arrived. Wan'er, come with me to greet him."

"Is it Fellow Daoist Mo Jianli? Wan'er would love to witness his demeanor." Nangong Wan had naturally learned about this Human Race Grand Ascension cultivator from Han Li in recent days, and she smiled charmingly upon hearing this.

Han Li chuckled, shook his sleeve, and a surge of green mist unfurled. Enveloping himself and the person beside him, he instantly transformed into a streak of green light and shot out.

A moment later, a flash of light appeared on the deck at the front of the giant boat. Han Li and Nangong Wan stood side by side there, gazing into the distance.

From afar, before the laughter faded, a white rainbow flashed into existence and shot towards them at an incredible speed. With just a few blurs, it indistinctly appeared above the giant boat.

"Brother Han, it's been a while. How have you been?"

The white rainbow in the air circled, its light receding, revealing a vigorous old man. After glancing down at Han Li, he spoke with a smile.

"Thank you for your concern, Brother Mo. Although I wasn't away for long this time, I finally fulfilled my long-cherished wish and found my cultivation partner from the Human Realm. Wan'er, come quickly and greet Brother Mo." Han Li cupped his hands towards the air and introduced with a smile.

"What? This immortal fairy is your sister-in-law?" Mo Jianli was naturally surprised to hear this.

"Nangong Wan greets Senior Mo Jianli. Although I was trapped in Small Spirit Heaven, my husband has told me about Senior's deeds many times. It can be said that the Human Race relies solely on Senior's power to sustain itself. I am truly filled with admiration." Nangong Wan stepped forward, curtsied, and spoke very respectfully.

"Fairy Nangong, you are too polite. Please rise quickly. Fellow Daoist Han and I are close friends, so there's no need for such formalities between us. From now on, we can interact as peers. If you don't mind, just call me 'Brother Mo'." Mo Jianli looked Nangong Wan up and down and said with a beaming smile.

Nangong Wan smiled charmingly. Knowing that the other party and Han Li indeed had a deep friendship, she did not hesitate to call him "Brother Mo."

Mo Jianli beamed with joy at her words. After a moment's thought, he immediately took out a light silver jade box from his person and said in a lighthearted tone:

"Since you're calling me 'Brother Mo,' as an elder brother meeting for the first time, I certainly can't come empty-handed. I just happened to acquire a set of Mystic Maiden Shattering Yin Needles, all 108 of them. They are quite profound and a rare top-tier treasure. I'll present them to you, sister-in-law, as a gift."

Nangong Wan, being well-traveled and experienced, knew immediately upon hearing the old man's words that this set of Mystic Maiden Shattering Yin Needles was extraordinary. After expressing her thanks, she stepped forward to receive the silver box with both hands and opened the lid on the spot to examine it.

Inside the box, more than a hundred black, slender needles, several inches long, were arranged. Each needle, though seemingly delicate, shimmered with crystalline light and emitted faint wisps of cold air. Upon a slight touch of divine sense, one would feel an immediate chill as if frozen through.

Nangong Wan was startled, realizing that the rarity of this treasure far exceeded her expectations. After expressing her joy and thanking him several more times, she carefully put away the silver box.

Han Li watched all this from the side with a smile, showing no intention of telling Nangong Wan to refuse Mo Jianli's gift.

"Brother Mo, let's go inside and discuss things in more detail. This time, I traveled to the Blood Heaven Continent and witnessed many things. I also have both good news and bad news to tell you, Fellow Daoist." After exchanging a few more polite words with Mo Jianli, Han Li finally said with a serious expression.

"Oh, good news and bad news? Then I really must hear it." Mo Jianli's heart tightened, but he nodded in agreement without showing much surprise on his face.

Han Li gestured to Mo Jianli, and with Nangong Wan, led him back into the original cabin hall.

As soon as the three were seated, Mo Jianli directly asked:

"Now, Brother Han, you can tell me about this good news and bad news."

"Of course. But I wonder, Brother Mo, would you prefer to hear the good news first, or the bad news?" Han Li smiled slightly and retorted.

"To ensure a good mood first, it's naturally good news then bad news. No matter how bad the bad news is, if there's good news before it to soften the blow, I can be happy for a bit longer," Mo Jianli replied with a wry smile.

"In that case, I'll tell you directly. In fact, this time when I left the clan, besides wishing to rescue Wan'er, who was trapped in Small Spirit Heaven, there was another matter: to rescue a Human Race Fellow Daoist who had been trapped in the Blood Heaven Continent for many years. The good news I mentioned is that this Fellow Daoist is not only free now but has also, through a stroke of luck, advanced to the Grand Ascension stage not long ago," Han Li said with a smile.

"What?! Another Grand Ascension cultivator has appeared in our Human Race? Brother Han, you're not pulling my leg, are you?" Mo Jianli, who had been sitting steadily in his chair, abruptly stood up with a "whoosh" and eagerly asked, both startled and delighted.

"Haha, I personally helped rescue that Fellow Daoist, so how could I deceive you about this? However, because her cultivation realm is not yet stable and due to some special circumstances, she must remain on the Blood Heaven Continent for a few more years before she can return to the clan." Han Li replied unhurriedly.

"Haha, if the Human Race can gain another Grand Ascension existence, what does it matter if she returns a bit later? By the way, what is this Fellow Daoist's esteemed name? Do I know her?" Mo Jianli chuckled freely, then suddenly remembered something and asked.

"This Fellow Daoist... no, I should say this immortal fairy, was already at the Integration stage when she left the clan back then. Her name is Ice Soul. Brother Mo, I believe you must have heard of her," Han Li said slowly after a moment's thought.

"Ice Soul? Immortal Ice Soul! Now that you mention it, I do have some impression. She seemed to be an Ascended Immortal as well. When she advanced to the Integration stage back then, I even heard Fellow Daoist Ao Xiao discuss it once. I never expected that after all these years, Fellow Daoist Ice Soul would also reach this stage!" Mo Jianli pondered for a moment, then suddenly spoke with realization.

"Indeed, Fellow Daoist Ice Soul and I have some connections. I also didn't expect her to truly advance to the Grand Ascension stage, but this is certainly a joyous and congratulatory event for our Human Race!" Han Li said with a smile.

"Indeed, in the history of our Human Race, we've never had more than three Grand Ascension cultivators appear simultaneously. Moreover, Brother Han is a top-tier powerhouse among Grand Ascension cultivators, possessing immense divine abilities capable of easily resisting several Grand Ascension cultivators. With such strength, the Human Race can legitimately begin to expand its territory and dominate a region," Mo Jianli said, his eyes flashing with delight after his initial joy.

"Expanding territory? Now is not a good time," Han Li said, his eyes twitching slightly as his expression grew more solemn.

"Oh, why is that? With our current strength, foreign races like the Yaksha and Wood Race are simply no match. What concerns do you still have, Brother Han?" Mo Jianli asked, somewhat surprised, his brow furrowing.

"This probably ties into the bad news I'm about to tell you," Han Li said.

"Bad news... Indeed, I was so engrossed in my joy earlier that I haven't heard what the bad news from Fellow Daoist Han is. Is it very serious?" Mo Jianli's heart skipped a beat.

"More than just serious. If we're negligent, it could even lead to the complete annihilation of our Human Race," Han Li said, now it was his turn to smile wryly.

"What? It's that bad? Brother Han, tell me quickly," Mo Jianli's expression changed drastically.

"I didn't witness this myself; most of the information came from the Helians Commerce Guild. However, it's true that when I left Blood Heaven, the entire continent was in a state of panic because of this matter. And this incident involves a suspected True Immortal's descent..." Because the matter was of great importance, Han Li had no intention of concealing anything. He recounted everything he had learned about the blood sacrifice and the Immortal, from beginning to end, in full detail.

"I have temporarily agreed to Mingzun's proposal for an alliance. If there's truly an opportunity to suppress that True Immortal, I'm afraid I'll have no choice but to act once. After all, if that individual truly targets the Human Race, it would be difficult for our clan alone to resist a True Immortal. Brother Mo, you are very knowledgeable; do you have any other thoughts?" After speaking for the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, Han Li paused and asked the old man solemnly.

"A True Immortal appearing in the Spirit Realm... this is truly unbelievable! This matter is far too significant, Brother Han. Allow me to think about it further before I answer that question." Mo Jianli had long been dumbfounded by what he heard. After his expression flickered between solemnity and contemplation for a moment, he finally took a deep breath and spoke.

"Of course, Brother Mo, please take your time to consider. Wan'er, have someone prepare some spirit tea," Han Li said, turning to Nangong Wan.

"Husband, Wan'er will personally brew a pot of spirit tea unique to Small Spirit Heaven for Brother Mo to taste," Nangong Wan, who had been silently smiling until now, stood up and said gently upon hearing Han Li's words.

"Very well."

Han Li nodded subtly.

Nangong Wan then gave Mo Jianli a slight bow and gracefully exited the hall.

A short while later, a pot of spirit tea, resembling amber, was brought into the hall, carried on a round, jade-white tray.

Nangong Wan personally poured a cup for Han Li and another for Mo Jianli, then smiled charmingly and returned to her seat.

At this point, Mo Jianli seemed to have thought of something and finally spoke with a serious expression:

"Brother Han, I've just been thinking, and there's one thing I'm still unclear about. Do you know, or did the Helians Commerce Guild mention it to you?"

"What is it, Brother Mo? Please feel free to ask." Han Li's expression shifted slightly as he replied.