Chapter 464

These people were the cultivators who had come out of the Ice-Fire Path first; the black desert and the blood ice forest naturally posed no threat to Nascent Soul cultivators like Ji Yin, but for late-stage Core Formation cultivators, they still suffered quite a bit before they could escape. As for the weaker cultivators, their fate was grim. 【WM Web】

So much so that there were only these few people here until now!

Ji Yin and Daoist Qingyi were naturally worried about Han Li's life.

If Han Li were to perish on the Lava Road just like that, the Blood Jade Spider would naturally not be spared, and they would have rejoiced in vain.

Especially Ancestor Ji Yin, because the interests involved were the greatest, his mood was even worse than that of Daoist Qingyi.

Although Wan Wan Tianming was slightly more composed, he also had a cold expression, lowering his head and gazing at his pair of broad, slender palms without saying a word.

These three Nascent Soul cultivators naturally knew that the mutation of the Ice-Fire Path must have a great deal to do with the Star Palace elders who had not yet appeared. While hating them to the bone, they also felt great apprehension inwardly.

They wondered what the Star Palace's intention was in doing this!

Could it be that they really wanted to tear their faces off with both the righteous and demonic sides here in the Void Heaven Palace?

In this eerie atmosphere, time passed bit by bit.

Man Man Huzi, Tian Tian Wu Zi, the old farmer, as well as Wu Chou and Xuan Gu, were all successively teleported into the stone hall.

These people either had unlucky expressions or were gnashing their teeth. Clearly, they were all cursing the people of the Star Palace in their hearts regarding this mutation.

At this time, there was only half a day left before the Ice-Fire Path closed.

Seeing that Han Li indeed had not appeared yet, Ji Yin's expression, which had eased slightly because Wu Chou had passed, became ugly again.

The reason Wu Chou was able to pass the Ice-Fire Path was thanks to an ancient treasure he had given him beforehand for self-protection, which allowed him to be unscathed. He didn't hope that Han Li would have a treasure of this level for protection.

Presumably, Qingyi and Man Man Huzi were equally regretful.

After all, with their status, they also had a few ancient treasures of decent power. If they had lent them to Han Li, he would surely have been worry-free.

Thinking of this, Ji Yin couldn't help but gloomily glance at the old man and Man Man Huzi.

The old man in Confucian robes was looking at the teleportation array, his expression uncertain, seemingly pondering something.

Man Man Huzi was looking up at the hall ceiling, his chin moving slightly, muttering something to himself. Clearly, he also had his own thoughts.

Seeing this, Ji Yin became even more frustrated.

But after calming down slightly inwardly, he had no choice but to face reality and ponder. Without the Blood Jade Spider, what should he do next?

Xuan Gu was sitting cross-legged on a stone table at this time, his eyes half-closed, seemingly having entered a state of cultivation.

Not seeing Han Li's figure was both somewhat unexpected and within reason for him.

After all, in his mind, Han Li's true strength was at most comparable to that of a late-stage Core Formation cultivator.

Whether he could pass the Ice-Fire Path, which had undergone a mutation, was really just a fifty-fifty chance.

However, without Han Li's help, he was afraid he would be lacking in strength if he were to deal with Ji Yin alone.

Whether to take action in this Void Heaven Palace, Xuan Gu himself was somewhat wavering.

Perhaps by seeking another suitable opportunity and preparing more thoroughly, the chance of success would be even greater.

Xuan Gu, somewhat helpless, couldn't help but curse the two Star Palace elders again in his heart.

As for Wan Wan Tianming and the other righteous cultivators, they were also full of bitterness.

They had to change some of their original plans that relied on the strength of Core Formation cultivators.

Just as everyone in the stone hall was full of thoughts and harboring ulterior motives, the two white-clothed elders of the Star Palace appeared in the teleportation array at this moment.

Instantly, various unfriendly gazes were fixed on the two of them at the same time.

"Cough! I don't know which reckless fellow Daoist triggered some powerful restrictions while passing through the Ice-Fire Path, causing a great change in the canyon. The two of us specifically searched for it, but unfortunately, we didn't find a way to undo it. This time, I'm afraid it has caused our cultivation world to lose quite a few fellow Daoists, right? The two of us have failed in our duties this time; after this Void Heaven Palace event, we will definitely go back to plead guilty to the two Holy Masters and face the wall for over a hundred years to redeem our negligence." That kind-looking white-clothed elder, ignoring everyone's cold gazes, looked around and sighed, as if he were truly heartbroken!

Hearing this, everyone from both the righteous and demonic paths cursed this person for being shameless in their hearts.

With a few light words, he wanted to push the matter away completely, as if it really had nothing to do with the Star Palace.

However, the following events were just as the two had expected.

Although everyone in the hall watched the two coldly, no one actually took the initiative to step forward and question them.

Old monsters of the Nascent Soul stage like Man Man Huzi and Wan Wan Tianming glared at them fiercely before withdrawing their gazes and continuing with their own business.

It seemed that no one dared to easily touch the reputation of the Star Palace.

The two white-clothed elders looked at each other and smiled, found a corner to sit down, and closed their eyes to rest.

Just as everyone felt somewhat unwilling but no one was willing to be the first to speak, white light flashed in the teleportation array, and two figures appeared again.

It was Han Li and the great beauty Yuan Yao.

However, Yuan Yao was now covered in a black robe again, making it impossible to distinguish her gender, seemingly harboring misgivings about certain people in the stone hall.

"Han Li!" Ancestor Ji Yin shouted as soon as Han Li's figure appeared.

Then, with a face full of smiles, he beckoned to Han Li, telling him to come over immediately.

Man Man Huzi and Daoist Qingyi also showed looks of surprise, and after looking at each other, they also unceremoniously gathered toward Ancestor Ji Yin.

Han Li sighed inwardly, said a few words to Yuan Yao, and then braced himself and walked toward Ancestor Ji Yin.

Fortunately, he knew that these demonic old monsters would never do anything to him before obtaining the treasures, so he was quite calm inwardly.

And upon entering the hall, Han Li caught a glimpse of Xuan Gu, which made him even more composed.

Ancestor Ji Yin called Han Li over, naturally for a round of warm greetings, like a standard kind master. He also slightly inquired about the situation when passing through the Lava Road.

Han Li naturally wouldn't go into detail, just saying a few vague words to muddle through. He knew very well that the other party didn't really want to ask about this!

Sure enough, Ancestor Ji Yin didn't pursue the matter further and instead praised him a few times.

The old man in Confucian robes on the side looked at Han Li with a smile and occasionally interjected a few words, seemingly just as concerned about Han Li.

Man Man Huzi, standing on his dignity, just watched coldly from the side and didn't ask a single question. But when Han Li wanted to return the Cold Ice Bead to him, he waved his hand very generously, indicating that it was gifted to Han Li.

It seemed that Han Li, who had passed through the Ice-Fire Path and was one step closer to the Inner Palace, was increasingly valued by these old monsters.

However, Wu Chou on the side was increasingly hostile toward him, and the gaze he occasionally cast toward him was full of cold intent.

Ancestor Ji Yin seemed to have noticed this, suddenly glared at Wu Chou a few times, and then transmitted a few words.

Wu Chou immediately lowered his head, and when he looked up again, his expression had returned to normal.

While dealing with Ji Yin and the other old monsters, Han Li was wondering if he should contact Xuan Gu to see if the other party had any specific plans.

Was it entirely a matter of acting according to circumstances!

As Han Li was distracted, the last bit of time passed.

When the time was up, the teleportation array in the middle of the stone hall suddenly disappeared.

There were only a dozen or so cultivators left here.

But just as the teleportation array disappeared, the stone doors on the four walls automatically rose amidst a rumbling sound, revealing deep bluestone passages, leading to unknown places.

"Three of these four passages lead to a pavilion, and the items in each pavilion are different, being things left behind by ancient cultivators such as 'Ancient Treasures,' 'Medicinal Pills,' and 'Cultivation Techniques.'"

"But each item is sealed by a restriction. Everyone only has one chance to take one item. Once obtained, the person will be immediately teleported to the next stage, the 'Exquisite Illusionary Realm.' As for the last passage, it leads directly to the next stage. Anyone who walks in can only blame their own bad luck for this trip; the restrictions here are somewhat peculiar, and the places the passages lead to are not fixed. Once a person enters one, they cannot retreat along the original path. If any fellow Daoist does not wish to enter the Exquisite Illusionary Realm, just don't have any thoughts of going to these pavilions to take treasures. After staying in this stone hall for a period of time, you can be automatically teleported out of the Void Heaven Palace. I hope all fellow Daoists will take care of themselves!" That kind-looking white-clothed elder, seeing the passages appear, didn't stand up but sat there and explained slowly.

However, this time when the others heard it, they just looked at him coldly and no one paid any more attention.

This Star Palace elder saw this, his expression remained as usual, and he didn't care at all, smiling slightly and closing his eyes again.

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