"That was actually not a big deal. Shi Kongyu was indeed very powerful, but he was also restricted in the Accumulated Scale Spatial Realm, so he wasn't able to unleash much of his power. Furthermore, his main objective was to interrupt Shi Kongjie's progression, so he immediately retreated instead of trying to kill us.
As for reinforcements, we were imprisoned here and were unable to leave, so we had no contact with any of the other powers in the Holy Region. On top of that, Shi Kongyu is so powerful that all of the other powers in the Holy Region are trying their best to avoid us, so why would they lend us a hand? "Daoist Xie replied with a calm smile.
After a brief silence, Han Li nodded with a smile. "I see."
"I still have some matters to attend to, so please go ahead, Friend Han." Daoist Xie nodded before departing.
Han Li's brows furrowed slightly as he looked on at Daoist Xie's departing figure.
He didn't know whether Daoist Xie and the two Corpse Slaying Puppets were aware of what had happened in the past, but judging from Daoist Xie's expression, it was quite clear that he wouldn't tell anyone even if he did, so he most likely wouldn't be able to provide any answers.
If he wanted to uncover the truth of what had happened, he would have to investigate elsewhere.
Han Li muttered to himself for a moment before quickly making his way to the main hall.
There were many people standing in the palace aside from Daoist Xie, including Violet Spirit, Sha Xin, Madam Liu Hua, Shi Chuankong, Zhuo Ge, Xuanyuan Xing, and even Zhu Ziyuan and Zhu Ziqing.
On the other side of the hall, a white stone platform was set up.
At the top of the platform was a circular formation that was several tens of feet in size, and it was radiating bursts of golden and white light.
A powerful fluctuation of Space Energy radiated from the formation, causing rippling patterns to appear in the air above the formation, forming a spatial vortex that was several meters wide.
"Friend Han, you're here." Daoist Xie rose to his feet to welcome him.
Sha Xin and the others also extended warm greetings toward Han Li.
Violet Spirit was standing behind Sha Xin, and she also cast her gaze toward Han Li. She could sense that the aura emanating from Han Li's body had become even more vast and powerful, and her eyes lit up slightly.
"I'm sorry to have to make everyone wait for me, Han," Han Li said as he cupped his fists in a salute.
"Not at all, Sha Xin and the others have only just arrived.
This teleportation formation leads to the outside world, and I'll open it soon. If Friend Han has any matters to attend to, please take care of them right away, "Daoist Xie said.
Han Li faltered slightly upon hearing this.
Daoist Xie pointed a finger at Han Li as he spoke, and a streak of golden light disappeared into Han Li's body once again.
After that, Daoist Xie made his way to the formation.
Daoist Xie immediately made his way over to Sha Sha Xin and Dao Formation.
Han Li was rather perplexed by Daoist Xie's actions, but it was always a good thing that he was able to circulate his immortal spiritual power.
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"You're planning to stay here?" A hint of surprise flashed through Han Li's eyes before he turned to Daoist Xie with a hint of realization in his eyes.
It turned out that Daoist Xie had already known that Violet Spirit was going to stay, which was why he was willing to help him recover his spirit power.
"I've studied the Heavenly Ferocious Hell Suppression Art that you taught me for many years, and I find it to be extremely profound. The power of stars in the Jilin Spatial Realm is extremely rich, so it's the ideal place to cultivate this body refinement cultivation art.
I want to improve my strength here before going to the Demon Realm, "Violet Spirit said with a nod.
Han Li stared at the exquisitely beautiful woman before him for a long while before replying in a surprisingly calm voice, "That's a good idea. The devilish realm isn't safe at the moment, so the Karmamara Spatial Realm is much safer here. Cultivate well here."
"Also, I've already begun cultivating the Spirit Refinement Technique that you taught me," Violet Spirit said with determination in her eyes.
"I knew you were going to cultivate that cultivation art," Han Li sighed after a brief silence.
"My spiritual sense cultivation aptitude is quite good, and I'm not inferior to you, Brother Han. Seeing as you can cultivate the Spirit Refinement Technique, I can naturally as well," Violet Spirit said with a playful wink.
"Seeing as you're planning to cultivate this cultivation art, I'll do as you say, but remember to contact me immediately if you encounter any problems during your cultivation," Han Li said.
"Alright," Violet Spirit nodded with a smile.
Han Li led Violet Spirit to the side before taking out some special items from his Spatial Ring and placing a few more things into it.
"This bone ring looks a little ugly, but it's a storage ring that can be used in the Jilin Spatial Realm, so it's very useful.
Seeing as you've chosen to stay, you can have this, "Han Li said as he took off his Spatial Ring before putting it on Violet Spirit's left hand.
"This item is too precious, I can't keep it. It's better for you to keep it." Violet Spirit was startled and was about to take off the ring.
"No, I'm leaving this place soon. I won't be able to use this ring once I'm outside." Han Li raised his hand to stop Violet Spirit and sent her a telepathic message with a smile.
"You're right, I almost forgot about it." Violet Spirit was startled for a moment before she laughed.
"The ring contains the last nine levels of the Art of Hell Suppression and a Samsara Temple Mask. If you need anything, you can use it to contact me.
Apart from that, there are a few other things that will be of use to you right now, "Han Li continued.
Violet Spirit's eyes faintly flashed with a trace of tears as she gently nodded.
"I'm not with you. If you encounter any difficulties that you can't solve, don't fight it. Remember to ask Brother Xie for help," Han Li reminded her again.
The two of them talked for a while before they returned.
Han Li turned to look at Shi Chuankong.
Shi Chuankong walked over to him upon seeing this.
"Fellow Daoist Han, thank you for your help since entering the Jilin Void Realm, and I can't thank you enough.
I'm here to bid farewell to you, just like Brother Violet Spirit. I won't be leaving the Scale Spatial Realm for the time being, "Shi Chuankong nodded at Violet Spirit and said to Han Li.
"Brother Shi, you're not leaving either?" Han Li was slightly taken aback and rubbed his nose.
"Third Brother can't be trusted anymore. I'm still very weak, so I might as well stay here to cultivate rather than return to the Ye Yang Dynasty and be bullied by others.
Anyway, with your help, Friend Han, I can live a comfortable life here. "Shi Chuankong smiled.
"Alright, then I'll leave Violet Spirit in your care." Han Li nodded.
Daoist Xie and the Demon Lord were currently enemies, so it was unclear whether Shi Chuankong was staying here voluntarily or under duress.
Even though he and Shi Chuankong were friends, his relationship with Daoist Xie was deeper. Furthermore, they had already formed an alliance, so it wasn't appropriate for him to ask about this.
"Brother Violet Spirit is now a very popular person in the Puppet City, so you don't need me to look after you.
It's all thanks to Brother Violet Spirit's care over the years, "Shi Chuankong chuckled.
"You're being too kind, Brother Shi. You're Brother Han's friend, so you're naturally my friend as well. Furthermore, you're the thirteenth prince of the Ye Yang Dynasty, so I'll have to rely on you for many things after leaving the Scale Spatial Realm," Violet Spirit said with a smile.
"Of course," Shi Chuankong replied with a pat on his chest.
Han Li was slightly relieved to see this.
As such, regardless of whether Violet Spirit was in the Scale Spatial Realm or the Demon Realm, she would have someone to look after her.
Han Li's lips moved as he transmitted his voice to Violet Spirit, "Then after I leave, take care of yourself."
"Take care of yourself," Violet Spirit replied.
"Friend Han, I heard from Violet Spirit that you'll be returning to the Immortal Realm soon after leaving the Scale Spatial Realm, so I won't be able to help you here.
Come to think of it, I haven't fulfilled any of the rewards that I promised you, and I'm feeling quite guilty, "Shi Chuankong sighed.
"You're far too kind, Fellow Daoist Shi. You've already helped me find Violet Spirit, so I'll take care of everything else myself," Han Li replied with a dismissive wave of his hand.
Hearing this, Shi Chuankong's complexion became slightly better.
"By the way, aside from the two of you, is everyone else going to teleport back to the Holy Region?" Han Li transmitted his voice to everyone else.
"Indeed.
Daoist Xie seems to have a plan, "Violet Spirit replied.
Han Li nodded upon hearing this.
The three of them chatted for a while longer, and Daoist Xie seemed to have made his preparations as well, and he beckoned Han Li over.
Han Li, Sha Xin, and the others quickly stepped onto the teleportation formation.
However, Daoist Xie didn't step onto it. Instead, he began to chant something as he pointed a finger forward.
Dazzling golden and white light erupted from the teleportation formation, and the spatial vortex up above began to revolve at a rapid rate, forming an inky-black spatial passageway.
A burst of enormous spatial suction force erupted from the spatial passageway, enshrouding Han Li and the others.
Han Li turned to look at Violet Spirit, and their eyes met.
In the next instant, Han Li and the others were sucked into the spatial passageway and disappeared without a trace.
Violet Spirit's body shuddered slightly as she stared blankly at the spot where the figure had disappeared, as if she were completely rooted to the spot.
…
In the air above a primordial forest in the Infernal Realm, a ball of dazzling white light suddenly appeared out of thin air before rapidly expanding to form a white ball of light that was several hundred feet in size in the blink of an eye.
The space within the ball of light surged violently, and a few breaths later, a inky-black spatial gate was torn open.
In the next instant, over 20 figures flew out from the spatial gate, and after a brief moment of panic, all of them quickly stabilized themselves. They were none other than Han Li, Sha Xin, and the others.
Han Li could sense the spirit Qi of Heaven and Earth around him, as well as the spatial pressure that had disappeared without a trace, and a hint of elation appeared on his face. The same was true for everyone else.
Han Li took a deep breath to quickly regain his composure, and he released his spiritual sense into his surroundings to ascertain their location.
After a few breaths, his brows twitched, and he seemed to have discovered something.
"Friend Han, Master has entrusted me with some matters to attend to, so I'll be taking my leave now. Until we meet again."
Sha Xin cupped her fist toward Han Li, and before Han Li could reply, she led the others away in a hurry.
A faint light flashed through Han Li's eyes upon seeing this.
He didn't linger any longer, and he flew into the distance as a streak of azure light, disappearing in the blink of an eye.