Chapter 1795: Invitation and the Spirit Emperor Grand Competition

"How would this junior dare to have such thoughts? Senior, your attempt to break through the Body Integration bottleneck is of the utmost importance; being cautious is only natural," the young woman said with a charming smile.

"When I was breaking through the Body Integration bottleneck back then, I also found an extremely remote place. It seems my thoughts were much the same as Fellow Daoist Han's," the green-robed old man also laughed.

Upon hearing this, Han Li naturally responded with a smile.

Afterward, the three of them stopped discussing this matter and chatted casually about other things.

Han Li's rich experiences from wandering alone across two continents were such that his breadth of knowledge could well be imagined.

As for the old man and the young woman, one was the head of a True Spirit clan, and the other was a cultivator who had advanced to Body Integration many years ago; their insight was naturally no small matter.

After a round of conversation, the three of them were actually enjoying each other's company.

Both the old man and the young woman felt as if their horizons had been broadened.

"Fellow Daoist Han, listening to your words just now, you seem to have a deep understanding of matters regarding alien races, many of which are not even recorded in human classics, and there are even matters concerning other continents. Could it be that you have already traveled to other continents?" The old man finally could not suppress the doubt in his heart and asked.

"Fellow Daoist Qi has eyes like torches! This one has indeed just returned from traveling in the wilderness, and as for alien continents, I was also fortunate enough to take a trip there." Han Li had no intention of hiding it and replied frankly.

However, the green-robed old man and the young woman could not help but gasp.

Fairy Xiaofeng remained silent for a moment before saying with some hesitation:

"No wonder that with Senior's cultivation and divine abilities, this junior had never heard of you before. So Senior has actually been cultivating outside all along and only recently returned to the clan. However, hearing Elder Gu mention that you once mentioned the Ye and Long clans, who are also True Spirit clans, this reminds me of something. I don't know if I should say it."

"Oh, what is it? Fellow Daoist, please feel free to speak!" Han Li said with an unchanging expression.

"Since Senior has said so, then this junior will speak plainly. To tell you the truth, after Elder Gu Yun informed me about Senior, I became quite interested and used some manpower to investigate people with the same name as Senior. Although the time was short and I didn't find much, I did obtain some simple information. Among them, a 'Han Li' who served as a member of the Azure Underworld Guard in Sky Abyss City several hundred years ago—is that Senior himself?" Fairy Xiaofeng said in a soft, slow voice.

The green-robed old man was quite surprised upon hearing this.

Whether it was the fact that Han Li was once a member of Sky Abyss City, or that in a mere few hundred years, a mere Azure Underworld Guard had become a Body Integration stage cultivator, both made this Sky Abyss City elder feel greatly astonished.

"Hehe, the reputation of the True Spirit clans is indeed extraordinary. In just a year's time, you've found my background. This one was indeed a Sky Abyss Guard of Sky Abyss City, but after completing a mission back then, I already regained my freedom and left Sky Abyss City." Han Li's expression changed slightly, but he immediately returned to normal and replied.

"In that case, the person being sought by both the Long and Ye clans is also Senior Han." The young woman's expression became somewhat strange.

"The Ye clan, the Long clan? Have they been looking for me?" Han Li narrowed his eyes, his expression turning somewhat gloomy.

"The Ye clan searched for Senior for over a hundred years back then and eventually gave up. However, the Long clan, which claims to be the number one True Spirit clan, seems to have not yet officially canceled the order. Over these years, the Ye and Long clans have become quite hostile toward each other; although it hasn't reached the point of major conflict, there have been frequent frictions between the two. Counting it up, it happened right after the two clans started searching for Senior back then." The young woman said with deep meaning.

Han Li frowned slightly and did not immediately interface with anything, instead falling into deep thought.

"Fellow Daoist once served as an Azure Underworld Guard in Sky Abyss City? That is somewhat unexpected. But this is just as well; I, Qi, will get straight to the point. I think Fellow Daoist Han should have guessed the true intention of my visit this time, right?" The green-robed old man coughed lightly before speaking at this moment.

"Hmm, what Brother Qi is saying, could it be an invitation for me to rejoin Sky Abyss City!" Han Li raised an eyebrow and replied indifferently.

"That's right. I am indeed representing the Elder Council to formally invite you to join our city. Of course, with your Body Integration stage cultivation, joining our city would immediately make you a member of the Elder Council. As for the subsequent treatment, since Fellow Daoist Han has also stayed in Sky Abyss City, you should be very clear about it. There is no need for me to say more." Qi Xubing said solemnly.

"This..."

Han Li revealed a thoughtful expression and did not immediately agree or refuse.

Seeing this situation, the young woman's eyes swirled for a moment before she opened her sandalwood mouth and said lightly:

"Since Senior Qi has spoken, as the head of the Gu clan, my intention is naturally much the same. I also want to invite Senior to join the Gu clan and become our Gu clan's Supreme Guest Elder. For this position, besides ensuring that the treatment will definitely satisfy you, under normal circumstances, except for major matters concerning the life and death of the Gu clan, our Gu clan will absolutely not restrict you in any way."

As soon as Fairy Xiaofeng spoke, the conditions were even more tempting.

The green-robed old man's expression sank upon hearing this, but it was not easy for him to say anything to this woman.

After all, although the young woman's cultivation was only at the Void Refinement stage, her status as the head of a True Spirit clan made any Body Integration stage cultivator not dare to look down on her.

But after the old man pondered for a while, he still slowly said to Han Li:

"The number of Body Integration stage existences in our Human and Demon races is extremely rare. Except for this city, I believe that in any place among the Three Emperors and Seven Territories, it is impossible for so many Body Integration stage existences to live in one place at the same time. Members of our city's Elder Council can frequently exchange their insights gained during their usual cultivation. If you are willing to join our city, you will definitely benefit greatly in your future cultivation. Furthermore, our Elder Council frequently joins forces to go to the wilderness to hunt some powerful ancient beasts. These are things that other places cannot compare to. Fellow Daoist Han can carefully consider it; I am indeed sincerely inviting you to join our city."

Han Li's expression stirred, and he seemed to be truly moved.

"Although our Gu clan only has one Body Integration stage Supreme Elder sitting in charge, as one of the True Spirit clans, the Gu clan naturally has unique secret techniques for the use and driving of True Spirit blood. I heard that when Senior Han was breaking through the Body Integration bottleneck, you revealed the Dharma image of the Mountain-Moving Great Ape. And as far as I know, among the various True Spirit clans of the human race, none have inherited the bloodline of the Mountain-Moving Great Ape. It seems that Senior obtained the bloodline of this True Spirit from outside the human race. If Senior is willing to join our Gu clan, this junior will hand over the techniques for refining and driving True Spirit blood to you. And I guarantee that ten thousand years later, if Senior has the intention to establish a new True Spirit clan, our Gu clan will absolutely not obstruct you and will definitely support you with all our strength." The young woman also stated the greatest reliance of this trip.

When the green-robed old man heard that Han Li actually possessed True Spirit blood, he was greatly shocked, and upon hearing the conditions proposed by the young woman, his expression changed completely.

"A new True Spirit clan!" Han Li's eyes flashed, and he was also quite surprised in his heart.

"That's right. With Senior's divine abilities and the inherited True Spirit blood, how would the Gu clan dare to let Senior serve as a Supreme Elder with a mere empty title? As long as Senior is willing to serve as our Gu clan's Supreme Elder within ten thousand years, ten thousand years later, our Gu clan will definitely assist Senior in establishing a new True Spirit clan. Otherwise, with Senior's cultivation and divine abilities, even if you could establish a family with your own strength, the resistance would definitely be not small. After all, the major clans have already divided the benefits, and if one more clan appears, it will definitely dilute quite a bit. The other clans will mostly not be willing." The young woman said with a smile.

Han Li touched his chin and remained silent!

Seeing this, Elder Qi could not help but have a face full of bitter smiles.

Han Li had not yet replied, but it was clear that even if he really wanted to join any force, it would absolutely not be their Sky Abyss City.

And although the Gu clan young woman was unusually calm on the surface, she was also somewhat uneasy in her heart, not knowing if the generous conditions she offered would truly be valued by the other party.

After all, there are many high-level cultivators who are not interested in establishing their own families and forces.

Many bitter cultivators only focus on cultivation and are fundamentally unwilling to have any restrictions or worries in name.

Otherwise, Sky Abyss City would not have been so difficult to replenish from the Three Emperors and Seven Territories after losing a Body Integration stage cultivator.

"I heard that the Heavenly Wonder Spirit Emperor among the Three Emperors passed away not long ago. The new Spirit Emperor is to be re-selected within a hundred years. I wonder if this is true?" After pondering for a good while, Han Li spoke, actually saying something that stunned both Qi Xubing and Fairy Xiaofeng.

"It is true. The new Spirit Emperor will be selected from the Sage Cultivation Grand Competition held in a hundred years, choosing a Body Integration stage fellow daoist to serve as the new Spirit Emperor. Fellow Daoist Han asks about this, could it be that you are also interested in the position of Spirit Emperor?" After being stunned for a good while, the green-robed old man replied with a strange expression.

"Why, am I not qualified to participate in the selection for the position of Spirit Emperor?" Han Li smiled lightly and replied nonchalantly.

"As long as you are a human fellow daoist above Body Integration, you are qualified to participate in the competition for the Spirit Emperor. However, the position of the Three Emperors throughout the ages has almost always fallen into the hands of Body Integration late-stage Great Perfection cultivators. Occasionally there are exceptions, they are also mid-stage existences with heaven-defying divine abilities. As far as I, Qi, know, since the human race established itself in the Spirit Realm, there has truly never been an early-stage cultivator serving as the Sage Emperor." The old man withdrew the strange expression on his face and replied with a bitter smile.

"Senior Han possesses True Spirit blood, so your divine abilities are naturally extraordinary. But if you want to plot for the position of Spirit Emperor, I'm afraid it's still a bit too hasty. A hundred years is just enough for Senior to familiarize yourself with the realm and divine abilities after advancing, and I'm afraid you won't be able to compete with mid-to-late stage existences." After taking a deep breath, the young woman also persuaded in an extremely tactful tone.

"Hehe, of course I am not so arrogant as to think that I can win the position of Spirit Emperor just after advancing to Body Integration. The Spirit Emperor Grand Competition will definitely gather many existences of the same rank. I am participating in this grand competition just to take the opportunity to get to know and exchange ideas with some fellow daoists. As for the kind intentions of the two fellow daoists, I have never liked staying in one place for too long, nor am I willing to have too many causal entanglements with others, so I can only respectfully decline. However, I am indeed quite interested in the techniques for refining and driving True Spirit blood of the True Spirit clans. If Fairy Xiaofeng is willing, I am willing to exchange other treasures or techniques for these secret techniques. I wonder what the Fairy thinks?" After a flash of light in Han Li's eyes, he actually said such words.

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