Falling Cloud Sect's Cheng Tiankun and Lü Luo tempted Han Li with various benefits.
Han Li, of course, wouldn't be swayed by such petty gains. What he wanted was a stable environment, and the Falling Cloud Sect barely fit the bill.
However, he didn't make a decision immediately, only saying he would consider it and notify them if he agreed.
Cheng Tiankun and Lü Luo knew they couldn't force him. The fact that he hadn't immediately refused was already cause for joy.
After all, there was still hope.
Afterward, Han Li asked Silver Moon for her opinion.
"Master's future plans do not conflict with being in the Falling Cloud Sect. The Spiritual Qi concentration in the Cloud Dream Mountain Range should be quite good in the Mortal Realm, enough to support Master's daily Cultivation needs."
"Additionally, among the four—no, five—major powers of Heavenly South, the Heavenly Dao Alliance is the most stable."
Silver Moon paused, "Could it be that Master wants to go to Yue Country and join your Senior Brother Li?"
This was precisely the source of Han Li's hesitation. With Li Feiyu in charge, no force in Heavenly South would dare to invade.
Both safety and stability were excellent.
But there was a feeling of unwillingness in his heart, perhaps due to the invisible competition between geniuses.
Both having struggled out of the mortal world, he had Cultivated for more than ten years longer than Li Feiyu, yet the other party had caught up and far surpassed him.
Deep down, he felt a little unconvinced.
Silver Moon smiled sweetly in her eyes, "I understand. Master is conflicted, not wanting to be subordinate to your Senior Brother. This is normal."
"Since Master suspects that Li Feiyu has a Pill Formula and Medicinal Pill to accelerate Cultivation in the Nascent Soul Early Stage, then you naturally cannot miss it!"
"In the Cultivation world, everyone is striving. Since you know there are resources, wherever the resources are, you should use every means to exchange for them, strive for them, or even seize them. Only then can Master possibly reach Deity Transformation and hope to Ascend to the Spirit Realm in the future."
After hearing this, Han Li exhaled a long breath, feeling as if a heavy burden had been lifted from his heart. His entire being gave off a feeling of Epiphany.
He smiled freely, "I was too attached to appearances!"
"Senior Brother Li is Senior Brother Li, and I am I. Why should I compare myself to him? I should be striving to surpass myself."
Silver Moon let out a series of bell-like laughter, clear and pleasant, "It's good that Master understands, but..."
"Master, with your Heaven-Defying Opportunity, it's not impossible to compare. Silver Moon believes you will definitely surpass your Senior Brother Li in the future!"
Han Li made up his mind to follow his own steps and settle in the Falling Cloud Sect.
However, he definitely had to return to Yue Country, and the connection with Senior Brother Li could not be severed.
If he could set up Teleportation Arrays on both sides.
That's right, Senior Brother Li set up a Teleportation Array on Sangxing Island in the Chaotic Star Sea, which he extorted from the Star Palace. Perhaps I can exchange for it from him.
That way, future travel would be convenient, and he would have an extra escape route.
A few days later, Han Li informed Cheng Tiankun and Lü Luo of his decision. The two were overjoyed and immediately prepared to arrange a grand ceremony for his entry into the Sect, announcing it to the entire Sect, and inviting high-level Cultivators from other Sects in the Cloud Dream Mountain Range to observe.
Han Li disliked such fanfare, at least for now, and flatly refused, saying only to inform the Sect and the other two Nascent Soul Stage Cultivators from the Cloud Dream Mountain Range.
The two had no choice but to follow Han Li's wishes.
Soon after, Han Li notified the two and flew towards Yue Country.
After Han Li refined the Windfire Wings into a flying Magic Treasure, his flight speed increased several times.
Although not as fast as Li Feiyu and Crimson Crow, even a Nascent Soul Middle Stage Cultivator without a similar Magic Treasure probably couldn't catch up.
Because Han Li formed his Nascent Soul nearly twenty years early, he did not encounter the Ultimate Wood Spirit Infant on this trip back to Yue Country. By the time he went to Zidao Mountain, Fuchi Fortress had already become a ghost realm.
The grand array was still there, but it was empty, and the air was still filled with the scent of blood.
"It seems Senior Brother Li has already made his move."
A small white fox was perched on Han Li's shoulder, speaking in human tongue, "Your Senior Brother Li is quite ruthless, isn't he?"
"Senior Brother Li has been like this since he was young. Except for his close friends and family, he is ruthless to both himself and his enemies."
"Let's go to Xin Ruyin's old residence and take a look."
Upon arriving there, it was still empty. After offering sacrifices to Qi Yunxiao and Xin Ruyin, he left.
He returned to the Han family, completely severing his worldly ties, and then set off for the mine pit where the Ancient Teleportation Array was located.
The place had completely changed.
Tall and majestic palaces stood, surrounded by a grand array that slowly gathered the surrounding Spiritual Qi into it.
In addition to the spirit-gathering array, there was also a protective grand array, sufficient to defend against Nascent Soul Stage Cultivators.
"Who is loitering here!"
A patrolling Foundation Establishment Cultivator shouted loudly, also acting with borrowed prestige. Even when facing high-level Cultivators, he showed no fear.
Who told them that their backer was the number one Cultivator in Heavenly South!
Han Li stopped and said calmly, "My name is Han Li. I am a friend of your Sect Master and have come to visit."
The Foundation Establishment Cultivator's eyes immediately widened, and his stern face was replaced with a brilliant smile, "So it's Senior Han. The Sect Master had already given instructions that you can go directly to see him."
The Foundation Establishment Cultivator took out a token. After activating it, a blue light flew out from the token and landed on the array wall. Soon, a three-zhang wide and tall opening appeared in front of Han Li.
"Senior Han, I'll take you there."
Han Li nodded, wondering in his heart, could it be that Senior Brother Li had already guessed I would come to find him?
Entering the majestic grand hall, there were stairs leading directly to the underground mine pit.
Except for here, all other entrances were sealed with Restrictions and massive stones.
The underground cave had also been greatly transformed. The cave ceiling was embedded with countless fist-sized luminous pearls emitting a soft glow, making the cave bright.
There were about ten stone chambers here. Those who could be here were basically important figures and Core Formation stage Cultivators who were highly valued by Li Feiyu.
"I'll escort you this far, Senior Han. Feel free to look around. Several of the Sect Master's confidantes also came before and are now living here."
With that, the Foundation Establishment Cultivator retreated.
Han Li walked along, observing the changes here. When he reached the Teleportation Array, the Teleportation Array was covered by a terrifying grand array. Han Li secretly felt a chill, realizing that even if he tried to force his way in now, he probably couldn't.
Beside the grand array, a Daoist-robed Nascent Soul Stage Cultivator sat in meditation.
Han Li recognized him; it was Tianwuzi, from the Righteous Path of the Inverse Star Alliance, whom Li Feiyu had taken in.
At this moment, a flash of light appeared, and several stunning women emerged.
Besides Zi Ling and the others, Yaoer was also there.
Seeing Han Li, Yuan Yao happily said, "Brother Han, why are you here?"
Zi Ling raised her hand and activated a token, sending out a five-colored light. Everyone walked out of the grand array.
"Fellow Daoist Han, have you successfully formed your Nascent Soul?!"
Han Li nodded, smiling slightly.
Yaoer's beautiful eyes flickered with envy, as did the others. They all congratulated Han Li.
At this moment, a middle-aged man in a crimson-gold robe rushed out of a stone chamber. It was Jin Yuan.
"Have all the Materials I need been brought back?"
Han Li looked at him, and his heart immediately tightened. What a terrifying aura.
"Who is this?" Jin Yuan asked curiously.
Zi Ling said, "Senior Jin, this is Fellow Daoist Li's Junior Brother, named Han Li."
"Junior Brother? Then he's one of us, right?"
Zi Ling handed Jin Yuan a Storage Pouch, and Jin Yuan immediately rushed back to the stone chamber.
Yuan Yao smiled and explained, "Senior Jin Yuan is Brother Li's friend, a Level 10 Demon Beast from the Chaotic Star Sea, brought here to guard."
"Level 10 Demon Beast?!"
"Yes, it's said to be the same race as Brother Li's Spirit Beast, Crimson Crow."
Han Li was secretly startled. Crimson Crow could easily fight above its level, so this Jin Yuan must also be a very powerful existence among Level 10 Demon Beasts.
Li Feiyu walked out of the quiet room. He looked at Yaoer and smiled slightly, "You're here."
Yaoer nodded slightly.
Zi Ling stepped forward and returned the Great Teleportation Token and the token to Li Feiyu.
"Fellow Daoist Han, with this token, you can buy things at 50% off in the Sangxing Island market. It's really convenient. I wonder when you'll refine a few more?"
"Depends on my mood."
Yuan Yao also said, "We want some too!"
"Next time, next time." Li Feiyu gave an awkward smile.
Before the two sides developed, he didn't intend to let everyone come and go frequently.
He looked at Han Li and said with a smile, "Junior Brother Han, are you looking for me for something?"
Han Li nodded.
"Then come in."
After Li Feiyu and Han Li left, the others also returned to their respective stone chambers and began to take Medicinal Pills and Cultivate.
"Speak, what is it?"
Li Feiyu poured Han Li a cup of Five-Colored Dao Tea. Han Li took a sip, and his eyes immediately lit up, "Good stuff!"
"Where did Senior Brother get it?"
"If you like it, I can give you some. If you want the root system of this Five-Colored Dao Tea, we can exchange."
"Exchange for what?"
Li Feiyu's eyes held a smile, and the corners of his mouth lifted slightly as he said, "Since you're in the Falling Cloud Sect, you must have already obtained the root system of the Spirit Eye Tree and cultivated seedlings, right? Why don't we exchange to enrich both our Spiritual Plant inventories."
Spiritual Plant inventory?
Han Li couldn't help but smile bitterly, "Senior Brother Li, you really know me inside and out. You're right, I did get the Spirit Eye Tree. However, the Spirit Eye Tree is known as one of the three divine trees. Although your Five-Colored Dao Tea tree is also a rare treasure, I think its value is still slightly inferior."
Li Feiyu shook his head, "Whether it's valuable or not depends on whether it helps us at our level."
"The Spirit Eye Tree, for a Sect, is indeed a priceless treasure, but for us Nascent Soul Stage Cultivators, it can help in very few ways."
"And my Five-Colored Dao Tea is specially cultivated, not naturally formed by heaven and earth. It has the effect of comprehending the Dao, and it is useful even for us Nascent Soul Stage Cultivators. Long-term consumption yields better results."
Pausing, Li Feiyu looked at Han Li, "Moreover, do you think I can't get the Spirit Eye Tree just because it's in the Cloud Dream Mountain Range?"
Han Li's breathing hitched. Yes, Li Feiyu was the number one Cultivator in Heavenly South. There was almost nothing he wanted that he couldn't get.
If it were the entire Spirit Eye Tree, the three factions would certainly refuse, but if Li Feiyu only wanted a small root system, they would probably be eager to offer it to curry favor with him.
In an invisible confrontation, Han Li was defeated.
"Then let's do as Senior Brother says."
Li Feiyu nodded in satisfaction. After completing the first transaction, Han Li began to ask Li Feiyu if he had any Pill Formulas or Medicinal Pills that could promote Cultivation in the Nascent Soul Early Stage.
"Yes, but only one kind, the Nascent Soul Pill. The main ingredients are transformed demon cores or a Cultivator's Nascent Soul, and the rest are also rare Spiritual Plants."
"Then I'll use the formula for the Clear Spirit Water..."
Han Li spoke, then immediately closed his mouth. The Magic Treasures, Pill Formulas, etc., he currently had were almost of no equivalent value. He wanted not only the Pill Formula but also the formula for its Spiritual Plants.
Watching Han Li's silence, Li Feiyu knew that he was still relatively poor at this time, of course, relative to him.
The only valuable thing was the void heaven cauldron, but he certainly wouldn't be willing to exchange it.
Li Feiyu smiled, took out a wooden box, and handed it to Han Li.
When Han Li opened it, there was only a single green, seed-like object with mysterious patterns on it.
"What does this mean?" Han Li asked, puzzled.
"Stay here with me during this time and help me bring it to life, to take root and sprout. All past favors can be written off, and I can also give you the Nascent Soul Pill Formula, including a portion of the Spiritual Plants needed to refine it."
Han Li pondered, his eyes full of surprise, then looked at the green seed a few more times.
"It seems this thing is very important to Senior Brother Li."
"I'm just guessing that it might be the remnant of some legendary Heavenly Spiritual Root."
"Have you heard of the Mysterious Heavenly Spiritual Root?"
"What? A Mysterious Heavenly Spiritual Root?!"
"Are you referring to the ancient Spiritual Root that appeared at the beginning of Chaos, when a realm was first opened? Only they can be named xuantian, right?"
Li Feiyu nodded, "But I'm only guessing. I've used many methods, but I still can't revive it. I know Junior Brother Han, you also have a Heaven-Defying method to quickly Cultivate Spiritual Plants, just like me."
"I have no choice but to ask for your help!"
"If you agree, I'll also tell you another piece of news, the whereabouts of another Mysterious Heavenly Spiritual Root."
Han Li's eyes widened, "Senior Brother Li, where do you get so much information? It really makes one envious."
Han Li was very interested in the other Mysterious Heavenly Spiritual Root, and he was determined to get the Nascent Soul Pill. After thinking for a moment, he said, "Senior Brother Li, your conditions are so generous that I really can't refuse."
Li Feiyu continued, "However, I can only give you the items after the task is completed, is that alright?"
"Senior Brother Li has a lot of confidence in me!"
"Then I'll take it. I'll open up an Immortal Cave above. If there's any effect, I'll notify you."
"Alright, this is the token for entering the grand array above. It'll be convenient for you to go out if anything happens."
Thinking of something, Li Feiyu took out a copy of the Profound Female Infant Transformation Art, which he had obtained from Xin Ruyin's old residence, from his Storage Pouch and handed it to Han Li, also telling him about Huang Yueyin.
"Since she has already joined your Sect, then let her Cultivate well. I won't disturb her!"
Li Feiyu nodded.
Returning to his quiet room, Li Feiyu entered the Void Garden Pearl and planted the Spirit Eye Tree, alongside the other two divine trees.
The three divine trees were now all thriving.
However, in the Mortal Realm, they were considered divine trees, almost extinct, but in the Spirit Realm, there must still be many rare and precious spirit trees waiting for Li Feiyu to collect.
Han Li Cultivated while trying to bring the green xuantian seed to life. As for Li Feiyu, he quietly Cultivated, and of course, he had already sent people to inquire about any ancient secret formulas that could refine a special Spiritual Liquid effective for that seed.
Time flew by, and half a year passed in a blink of an eye.
Han Li had Silver Moon water it with Spiritual Liquid every few days, but there was no movement for half a year, and he was helpless.
If the Spiritual Liquid were effective, it should have reacted after all this time of watering.
Having no other choice, he went to find Li Feiyu.