Chapter 881: Exploring the Whirlpool

**VIP Volume 6: Heavenly Spiritual Treasure**

"From the Great Jin?" This greatly surprised Han Li, leaving him stunned.

"Yes. But that was countless years ago. The age is so remote that our Taizhen Sect's lineage in that regard has long been broken. Except for a few extremely ancient cultivation methods, most of our current spell techniques and legacies have no connection to the Jizhen Sect. If not for this incident, where I inadvertently found this ancient text hidden in a secret part of the sect, this matter might never have been known," Zhiyang Shangren said with a sigh.

"Fellow Daoist Zhiyang, what did the ancient text say about the sealing formation? Did you find a way to resolve this crisis from it?" Han Li asked thoughtfully.

"Although it spoke of the sealing matter with extreme gravity, stating it was our lineage's permanent responsibility, the relevant information was quite vague, without specific details. Fortunately, it did provide the general structure of the sealing formation. The three of us gathered some formation masters, and after several years of research, we finally found a method to repair the formation," the Daoist said solemnly.

"However, this method requires not only a large number of high-level cultivators but also one person to delve deep into the demonic qi and bury a formation plate at a designated spot deep under the sea. This is also why we sought out Fellow Daoist Han. Only with your Purifying Evil Divine Thunder protecting you can you truly resist the demonic qi from entering your body and causing demonization, allowing you to thoroughly investigate," Wei Wuya calmly explained.

Han Li frowned slightly upon hearing this. "Judging by your expressions, it seems you've been working on this method for some time. I only recently returned to Luoyun Sect. Before that, I wonder what method you intended to use to send the formation plate deep into the demonic qi?" Han Li asked calmly after his brow relaxed.

Wei Wuya and Zhiyang Shangren were startled by his words and exchanged glances.

"It seems nothing can be hidden from Fellow Daoist Han. We indeed had another method prepared previously. We originally planned to bring out several demonic-repelling treasures from our major powers, concentrate them on a cultivator who practiced evil-warding techniques, and have them attempt to enter the demonic qi. However, the demonic qi below is truly formidable; that method only offered a 40-50% chance of success, with a high probability of failure. But Fellow Daoist's Purifying Evil Divine Thunder is different. Its power specifically counters demonic qi, making this task almost effortless for you," Zhiyang Shangren said with a smile.

"So that's how it is! That's also a good method," Han Li said with a light chuckle. "Logically, since this concerns the entire Tiannan region, I should naturally agree to this immediately. However, before I agree, could I first go and see how formidable that boundless demonic qi truly is? I don't wish to undertake a task without certainty." Han Li's eyes flickered a few times as he continued.

"That is certainly appropriate. Old Devil Hehuan is currently monitoring the changes in the demonic qi near the great vortex. Why not go and see it now? After all, the sooner the demonic qi is resealed, the sooner we can all be at ease," Zhiyang Shangren agreed without hesitation. Wei Wuya also nodded, indicating no objection.

Seeing their reactions, Han Li felt a slight relaxation in his heart. It seemed there was no trap involved; there shouldn't be any major problems. The three immediately left Zhiyang Shangren's cave dwelling and headed straight for the massive spiritual source Han Li had sensed.

As soon as they left Spirit Turtle Island, the three immediately transformed into three long streaks of light and flew westward.

After flying for about a hundred miles, they finally saw a hazy white light cluster gleaming on the distant sea surface. Large swathes of five-colored light converged and rotated high in the sky, resembling an inverted giant funnel, with one end vaguely connecting to the light cluster below, forming an extremely peculiar sight. A trace of surprise flashed across Han Li's face as he witnessed this scene.

Under his spiritual sense, both the white light cluster and the five-colored light contained astonishingly pure spiritual energy, even slightly surpassing top-tier spirit vein locations. "So this is the Great Chasm Vortex!" Han Li muttered to himself.

"That's right, this is it. Old Devil Hehuan is meditating on a reef over there. Let's go meet him first," Zhiyang Shangren suddenly said, pointing in a certain direction in the distance. Sweeping his spiritual sense in the indicated direction, Han Li indeed found a black-robed man sitting cross-legged on a reef about ten miles from the light cluster.

It was indeed Old Devil Hehuan!

As Han Li's spiritual sense swept over him, Old Devil Hehuan's tightly closed eyes suddenly opened. A pair of cold eyes glanced towards Han Li's group, and he abruptly stood up.

With a flicker of his body, Old Devil Hehuan appeared high in the sky.

At this moment, the streaks of light from Han Li and the others also shot forth. "Hehuan! Fellow Daoist Han has arrived. It seems we'll be able to repair the formation soon," Zhiyang Shangren stopped his light near Old Devil Hehuan and greeted him with a smile. Han Li and Wei Wuya also materialized one after another.

"Oh! It's certainly good that Fellow Daoist Han is willing to help. With divine arts like the Purifying Evil Divine Thunder, success will naturally be swift." Old Devil Hehuan did not smile; he merely gave Han Li a brief glance before speaking, appearing somewhat aloof. Han Li was initially surprised by this, but after a moment's thought, he understood what was happening and couldn't help but smile faintly.

The Purifying Evil Divine Thunder specifically countered demonic cultivation, posing a great threat to demonic cultivators who practiced ancient demonic arts. As the foremost demonic cultivator, it was naturally impossible for him to give Han Li a good reception. Moreover, Zhiyang Shangren had been exceptionally polite when meeting him previously. Perhaps he also intended to win him over to oppose the demonic path.

Han Li secretly shook his head. Although a little vexed, he didn't take it too much to heart. With his current cultivation, even if Old Devil Hehuan harbored killing intent towards him, he was more than capable of protecting himself. There was no need to be overly fearful. Furthermore, he believed that the old devil would absolutely not do something so unwise.

Wei Wuya had already mentioned Han Li's desire to examine the demonic qi. Old Devil Hehuan frowned upon hearing this but still nodded in agreement.

Thus, led by the three, Han Li followed them towards the nearby light cluster.

As they drew closer, the so-called Great Vortex appeared with exceptional clarity in Han Li's eyes. On the nearby sea surface, a massive hole, three to four hundred zhang in diameter, had appeared. Though called a vortex, its center contained not a single drop of seawater. Instead, strands of pure white spiritual energy continuously gushed forth from within, then floated upwards, transforming into vast swathes of radiant light under the sunlight, obscuring half the sky and appearing extraordinarily vibrant.

Han Li took a deep breath of the somewhat humid sea air, feeling the purity of the surrounding spiritual energy, and was inwardly somewhat astonished. This Great Vortex had been present for a long time now. If it released so much spiritual energy every day, the amount of lost spiritual energy would be truly astounding!

Unable to clearly see the depths of the vortex from the edge, Han Li thought for a moment without speaking. A flash of green light enveloped him, and he abruptly appeared high in the center of the air, intending to gaze downwards.

However, the moment he materialized in the air, Han Li felt a tremendous suction force cause his body to sink, then a powerful force pulled him downwards. Han Li was startled, but his protective spiritual light flashed wildly, immediately forming a hazy green barrier that shielded his entire body. Relying on his profound cultivation, he only fell a few zhang before coming to a complete stop, as if nothing had happened. Only then did Han Li confidently gaze downwards, blue light flickering slightly in his pupils.

This scene caused the expressions of Zhiyang Shangren and the others watching Han Li from outside to change. "Brother Zhiyang, I recall that last time, Elder Ma of your sect, a Mid-Nascent Soul cultivator, also flew to this spot without using any magical artifacts, but he seemed to fall over ten zhang before he could barely stabilize himself, didn't he?" Wei Wuya turned his head and suddenly said to Zhiyang Shangren with a solemn expression.

"That's right, that did happen. The suction at the center of the vortex is extraordinary; even we would waver if caught off guard," the Daoist said, eyes wide with surprise.

"There's no mistake then. I've always felt that Fellow Daoist Han's cultivation method seemed somewhat unique, clearly much profounder than those of cultivators at the same level. Now that he's advanced to the Mid-Nascent Soul stage, his magical power has become even purer, far beyond what ordinary cultivators can compare to. I truly don't know what primary cultivation technique he practices to have such extraordinary effects," Wei Wuya clicked his tongue twice, speaking with a hint of envy.

"That's unclear. While some top-tier cultivation methods can indeed greatly increase a cultivator's magical power, they are either extremely difficult to master or possess significant drawbacks, making them not worth the effort. I wonder if Fellow Daoist Han cultivates one of those," Zhiyang Shangren hesitated, unable to say for sure.

Old Devil Hehuan, standing nearby, remained silent, but his face darkened.

At this moment, Han Li's figure flickered in the air. After a flash of green light, he returned to the side of the three cultivators.

"The spiritual energy in this vortex is indeed astonishing. There's such strong suction at the surface; I wonder what dangers lie deeper below," Han Li said calmly.

"Because there are ten thousand zhang of spiritual energy separating us, spiritual sense cannot penetrate deep below. To observe the demonic qi, one must go all the way to the bottom. Although the pressure below is not as utterly irresistible as we deliberately made it out to be, it would still be best for you to summon a few more treasures when you descend. Furthermore, within the vortex, there are many smaller spiritual energy whirlpools, and it can be somewhat dangerous if one gets caught in them. How about this, this humble Daoist will accompany Fellow Daoist Han on this trip," Zhiyang Shangren said, seemingly on a whim.

"If Senior is willing to accompany me, that would naturally be even better. I appreciate your trouble, Brother Zhiyang," Han Li was overjoyed at his words, and his previous concerns completely vanished.

Immediately, Han Li and Zhiyang Shangren transformed into streaks of green and white light, respectively, and vanished into the vortex.

Suddenly, only Wei Wuya and Old Devil Hehuan remained on the sea surface. The two silently watched the center of the vortex, saying nothing for a time.

"Brother Wei, what do you think of this Fellow Daoist Han from Luoyun Sect?" After an unknown period, Old Devil Hehuan suddenly asked indifferently, without turning his head.

"What do I think? What do you mean by that, Fellow Daoist?" Wei Wuya chuckled lightly upon hearing this, and slowly replied.