This time, Han Yi had prepared so thoroughly for death that he barely felt any pain, his demise was so swift.
Moreover, he now understood death in the Cave Heaven World as a player character's respawn.
Opening his eyes, he didn't check his condition but immediately looked at the floating True Ascension Mark, his face lighting up with delight.
The Grand Void Token Fragment he had obtained earlier, which had solidified into a crimson True Ascension Mark, had now reverted to its original form—a swirling, multicolored orb of light. Beside it floated another orb, about half its size, identical in shape except for its smaller dimensions.
"As expected, two True Ascension Marks."
"More precisely, one is the True Ascension Mark, and the other is Primordial Qi, but their essence is the same."
Han Yi retrieved a spare Storage Pouch from his main one. After a moment's thought, he carefully transferred only the seven Wind Demon Daggers, the Chengying Sword, spirit talismans, and some spirit stones into it.
With a thought, the extra ball of light drifted toward Han Yi and landed in the specially prepared Storage Pouch, vanishing from sight.
The next moment, Han Yi looked up. The True Ascension Mark on his forehead instantly transformed into the Grand Void Body. His Divine Soul transferred into it, and the Grand Void Body took the Storage Pouch, fastening it to its waist before stepping through the Light Gate.
A kaleidoscope of swirling light and shadow enveloped him. In the blink of an eye, he found himself in a different world. After surveying his surroundings and confirming his safety, Han Yi lowered his guard. Once again, he had descended near the Crimson Radiance Tribe, though this time the landing site was about a kilometer away from his previous location.
Instead of immediately searching for the Descender, Han Yi glanced at the Storage Pouch at his waist. With a thought, a black longsword materialized in his hand—the Chengying Sword.
Then, six daggers appeared one after another, floating around him in a celestial formation, guarding his flanks like stars orbiting the moon.
A delighted expression spread across Han Yi's face.
Both of these Magic Artifacts had finally accompanied him through. With them, his strength had recovered to at least ninety percent of its peak. Still, the absence of his Top-Grade Magic Artifact, the Golden Light Shuttle, left him feeling slightly incomplete.
Having advanced from the Seventh Layer to the Eighth Layer of Qi Refinement, Han Yi could now control six Wind Demon Daggers simultaneously, up from his previous four. He casually brought a seventh dagger along, just in case.
"With this, I might even stand a chance against a Legendary Qi Refining cultivator," Han Yi mused inwardly. Each Legendary Qi Refining cultivator earned their title by forging their own unique path, possessing unwavering resolve and beliefs. Some could even hold their own against ordinary Foundation Establishment experts.
Just then, a mysterious voice echoed deep within his Divine Soul:
"The Jade Capital Grand Void Token has fallen upon Imperial Demon City!"
Each of the ten characters felt heavy enough to crush Han Yi's soul. After the final word faded, he jolted to his feet, trembling uncontrollably before gradually regaining his composure.
"The Jade Capital Grand Void Token?"
"Fallen upon Imperial Demon City?"
"What's the difference between the Grand Void Token and the Jade Capital Grand Void Token?"
"Judging by the name, Imperial Demon City must be the capital built by the Imperial Demon, the strongest among the Twelve Branches of the Demon Race."
Han Yi had previously learned from Zuo Lie that the Demon Race, one of the four major Foreign Races in this world, was divided into twelve branches:
Imperial Demons, Blood Demons, Fire Demons, Black Demons, Evil Demons, Giant Demons, Yin Demons, Water Demons, Earth Demons, Metal Demons, Wind Demons, and Rock Demons.
The Imperial Demons served as the main lineage, with the other eleven branches deferring to them.
Suddenly, a figure materialized from the void, landing nearby with a face flushed with excitement. He immediately charged toward the stone hut where the Shaman resided.
At the other end of the Crimson Radiance Tribe, a thunderous voice erupted: "The Jade Capital Grand Void Token! The Jade Capital Grand Void Token! How many years has it been since one last appeared? This time, I must seize a fragment of the Grand Void Token and forge a First-Grade Immortal Foundation!"
The voice was vast and overwhelming, shaking the very fabric of space. Han Yi was startled.
"Which Legendary Qi Refiner is this? I didn't see him among the sixteen at the Black Demon Clan Ancestral Temple."
Han Yi also realized that the "Jade Capital Grand Void Token" mentioned in the voice must be extraordinary. The inclusion of "Jade Capital" implied a special nature, considering that this Cave Heaven World belonged to the Jade Capital Mountain Holy Land.
Han Yi sheathed the Wind Demon Dagger, slung the Chengying Sword across his back, and swiftly darted toward the Shaman's stone hut.
Moments later, a dense crowd had gathered before the hut. Han Yi spotted Zuo Lie on the periphery and quickly approached him. Zuo Lie's eyes blazed with excitement upon seeing Han Yi, as if his emotions were about to burst forth.
"Fellow Daoist Han! This is a once-in-a-millennium opportunity! A once-in-a-millennium opportunity!" Zuo Lie exclaimed. "The Jade Capital Grand Void Token! It's the Jade Capital Grand Void Token! Such a chance only comes around every few centuries! The ancient texts in the Tower record that the last appearance of the Jade Capital Grand Void Token was three hundred years ago. Even a small fragment could elevate my comprehension to unprecedented heights!"
"We must fight tooth and nail! We must fight tooth and nail!"
For a cultivator at the peak of the Qi Refining Stage to lose his composure so completely was truly remarkable to Han Yi.
He himself had once experienced such fervor. When he first learned that the Blood Bone Spirit Flower could enhance one's Root Bone, he had paced restlessly in his meditation chamber, unable to sit still.
Han Yi understood this feeling, and his curiosity about the so-called "Jade Capital Grand Void Token" deepened.
Zuo Lie took several deep breaths, finally regaining his composure.
After some explanation, Han Yi finally understood what the Jade Capital Grand Void Token was.
Essentially, it was a type of Grand Void Token, but this special kind only appeared once every few centuries. Each emergence sparked a frenzy of competition among all Descenders.
The Jade Capital Grand Void Token always manifested as a set of nine.
Unlike ordinary Grand Void Tokens, these tokens were indestructible. They were the most resilient objects in the entire Cave Heaven World.
While they could technically be traded with Shamans, no one would ever waste such an opportunity. Taking a Jade Capital Grand Void Token to the Jade Capital Mountain Holy Land would grant the bearer a chance to establish a First-Grade Immortal Foundation.
"A First-Grade Immortal Foundation?" Han Yi's heart skipped a beat.
When Qi Refining cultivators advanced to the Foundation Establishment Stage, they underwent Immortal Foundation Establishment. The grade of their Immortal Foundation had a profound impact on their future cultivation. In fact, most Nascent Soul Stage cultivators had established a First-Grade Immortal Foundation during their own Foundation Establishment.
Han Yi had never expected this particular Grand Void Token to be so extraordinary. It truly defied his expectations.
Unlike the others, Han Yi remained remarkably calm.
For him, considering Immortal Foundation Establishment was premature. Even if he obtained the Jade Capital Grand Void Token, he couldn't realistically take it to Jade Capital Mountain to exchange it for the chance to establish a First-Grade Immortal Foundation.
After all, he was still at the Eighth Layer of Qi Refinement. No matter how quickly he progressed, it would take at least a decade to reach the Foundation Establishment Stage. And if word of his opportunity for a First-Grade Immortal Foundation leaked, the Blood God Sect, sworn enemies of the Profound Pill Sect, would undoubtedly dispatch stronger cultivators to eliminate him.
Even hiding within the Profound Pill Sect might not guarantee his safety.
Moreover, it wasn't just the Blood God Sect. Other sects from Shu Prefecture or Qian Prefecture might also pressure him to relinquish this rare opportunity. The Profound Pill Sect might struggle to withstand such pressure.
Why invite such trouble?
Han Yi's plan was simple: whether it was the Jade Capital Grand Void Token or an ordinary Grand Void Token, once he secured it, he would immediately seek out the shaman of a Primitive Tribe to exchange it for a spiritual object that could enhance his Root Bone, further improving his innate aptitude and narrowing the gap between him and the prodigies.
His current strength was decent, but not enough. He still needed to maintain a low profile.