Chapter 193: Gratitude from Han Li

Yan Taibai was not aware that the Great Elder of the Yuling Sect, Dongmen Tu, had mistakenly assumed he coveted their Five Elements Spirit Infant Technique.

However, even if he had known, he would not have cared in the slightest.

After all, compared to other things, a mere Five Elements Spirit Infant Technique was of almost no use to Yan Taibai.

Unless it could truly create artificial Nascent Soul cultivators who possessed the same lifespan and hope for advancement, it would not interest him.

Whether leaving it to the Yanyue Sect as a legacy treasure or bringing it to the Spirit World upon future Ascension, it would be a decent choice.

However, although he had no interest in the Yuling Sect's Five Elements Spirit Infant method, that did not mean Nangong Wan, Xin Ruyin, and Yan Ruyan were not interested.

Ever since Liu Yu boarded the Heavenly Moon Divine Boat, the three women had been asking her about the Five Elements Spirit Infant.

As for the three "master's wives" level figures, Nangong Wan, Xin Ruyin, and Yan Ruyan, how could she dare to hide anything? Naturally, she answered everything truthfully.

"I never imagined this Yuling Sect actually possessed such a formidable secret technique. If the Yuling Sect gathers all five Spirit Infants and successfully fuses them, the head of the Heavenly Luo Kingdom Six Demon Sects will undoubtedly be the Yuling Sect. With the Hehuan Sect's Great Elder, Hehuan Laomo, killed by my husband, they will be hard to contend with."

Yan Ruyan sighed in surprise.

"That is true, but this Five Elements Spirit Infant Technique still has too many limitations. Of course, this is normal; if there were not so many limitations, the Yuling Sect would likely have unified the entire Tiannan Cultivation World long ago. Brother Yan, do you have any way to remove the drawbacks of this Five Elements Spirit Infant or improve it?"

Xin Ruyin looked at Yan Taibai. Clearly, she was quite tempted by this Five Elements Spirit Infant method; having long felt she would be unable to condense a Nascent Soul in the future, this method was a decent fallback. But wanting to improve it was quite difficult. Otherwise, the Yuling Sect would have improved it long ago.

However, the Yuling Sect had never had a figure as heaven-defying and almost omnipotent as Yan Taibai.

Therefore, Xin Ruyin set her sights directly on Yan Taibai.

"We shall see when the time comes! After I go to the Yuling Sect, I will look at the relevant classics and study them. Right now, relying only on a Wood Spirit Infant and what Yu'er has said, I do not have the ability to improve it."

Upon hearing this, Yan Taibai thought for a moment and did not refuse; after all, hearing Xin Ruyin say this, he was also a bit tempted.

"Good, then when the time comes, we shall make a trip to the Yuling Sect."

Xin Ruyin smiled beautifully, appearing incomparably happy.

"Mm! That is naturally not a problem."

Yan Taibai nodded and agreed.

In any case, it was just bringing a few more people along, which was not a big deal.

"By the way, remember not to forget the main business."

Yan Taibai continued to urge them.

"Husband, rest assured, we will naturally not forget the main business," Yan Ruyan said softly.

"Mm!"

Seeing this, Yan Taibai stopped saying anything else and turned to converse secretly with the Wood Spirit Infant.

After all, compared to Liu Yu, the Wood Spirit Infant, as the person involved, should know more.

However, although the Wood Spirit Infant knew quite a bit, it was limited to the aspect of the wood-attribute Spirit Infant; the remaining four attribute Spirit Infants, while roughly the same, also had their differences.

Therefore, it was not of much help to Yan Taibai.

But, "Based on my understanding of them, I fear that in order to prevent accidents, since you have taken a fancy to them, they have likely already begun preparations to fuse the Five Elements Spirit Infants. Unless you go now, it will be impossible to obtain all the Five Elements Spirit Infants."

The Wood Spirit Infant reminded him.

"That is natural. Such a precious secret treasure, they would naturally not let me obtain it. Otherwise, how would their Yuling Sect compete for the position of head of the Heavenly Luo Kingdom Six Demon Sects? This position is not just good for reputation; the interests involved are so great that even I am tempted by a third."

Yan Taibai nodded and smiled.

Regarding what the Wood Spirit Infant said, he naturally had his own expectations.

"However, I really do not have much interest in their Yuling Sect's Five Elements Spirit Infant; the drawbacks are too great. Just the fact that one cannot advance after fusing is enough to make me unable to accept it."

"Then do you have the confidence to improve it?" the Wood Spirit Infant asked, her tone somewhat nervous.

Like Xin Ruyin, she also held high hopes for Yan Taibai.

"I can only say I have some leads, but not many. I still need to obtain the full content when the time comes and study it carefully with Ruyin and Senior Dayan Shenjun. I only have stronger divine abilities and power, but when it comes to talent, I am far inferior to the two of them, master and disciple."

Yan Taibai shook his head and chuckled.

This was the truth.

"Fellow Daoist is being too modest. Looking throughout the entire history of the Tiannan Cultivation World, has there ever appeared a second person like you?"

The Wood Spirit Infant exclaimed in admiration.

This was also the truth.

After all, who else has a Golden Core cultivator wipe out an entire top-tier Demon Sect, or a Nascent Soul Stage cultivator suppress the entire Tiannan Cultivation World?

But one knows one's own affairs; Yan Taibai knew very well that these all came from the "White Emperor Golden Emperor Slash," and he himself had only cultivated the "White Emperor Golden Emperor Slash." If someone else cultivated it, the situation would be much the same.

Subsequently, Yan Taibai continued to chat with the Wood Spirit Infant about the Five Elements Spirit Infant, occasionally conversing with Xin Ruyin and Dayan Shenjun to ask for the opinions of the master and disciple.

Occasionally he asked for the views of Nangong Wan and Yan Ruyan, but the two women really did not offer any opinions.

They were simply superior to others in cultivation talent and Spirit Root.

Instead, because of her cultivation method, Liu Yu gave some suggestions. At the same time, the Wood Spirit Infant also gave Liu Yu some pointers, and by borrowing Liu Yu's body, she could also display the strength and divine abilities of the Nascent Soul Mid Stage.

Liu Yu also received no small benefit, so Yan Taibai simply left the Wood Spirit Infant with Liu Yu.

For a time, the entire Heavenly Moon Divine Boat was filled with "Nascent Soul cultivators."

As for Xin Ruyin, she had two Nascent Soul Early Stage Puppets, plus her master, Dayan Shenjun, and her formations; even Yan Ruyan and Nangong Wan were not her match.

It would not be an exaggeration to call her a Nascent Soul cultivator.

……

At the same time, the once-quiet Tiantian City, as the time for the convening of the Tiannan Cultivation World's number one trading assembly gradually approached, began to bustle with activity, as if it were an ordinary city in the mortal world.

But those walking on the streets of the city now were all cultivators with high cultivation realms. And the only currency used for buying and selling was Spirit Stones.

The only auction house in the city, which was run by the Nine Nations Alliance, also began to accept rare items for auction and appraisal. This caused the entire Tiantian City to gradually heat up.

Because they had plenty of time and the Heavenly Moon Divine Boat was not very fast, Yan Taibai, Yan Ruyan, Xin Ruyin, Nangong Wan, and Liu Yu only arrived late, seeing Tiantian City when there was only about half a month left.

However, just as they approached Tiantian City, they witnessed a grand spectacle of a divine sense confrontation.

The two sides of the spectacle were, on one side, the third Nascent Soul Stage Elder of the Luoyun Sect of the Heavenly Dao Alliance, Han Li, and on the other, the Nascent Soul Mid Stage cultivator with quite a reputation in the cultivation world, Nanlong Hou.

"Great Development Technique. To think that Elder Han of the Luoyun Sect has also cultivated the Great Development Technique created by Master. Moreover, he has successfully cultivated the first four levels. This strength of divine sense already exceeds that of an ordinary Nascent Soul Mid Stage cultivator; although not quite as good as a Great Cultivator of Nascent Soul Late Stage, it is not inferior by much. Such cultivation talent is truly rare."

Inside the Heavenly Moon Divine Boat, watching Han Li and Nanlong Hou, who were currently clashing and producing divine sense manifestations, Xin Ruyin recognized Han Li at a glance. Being able to possess such a powerful divine sense came precisely from the "Great Development Technique" created by Dayan Shenjun, and he had even successfully cultivated all of the first four levels. This cultivation talent was three parts stronger than her own.

"Not bad, it is indeed my Great Development Technique. This person's cultivation talent is truly not weak. It looks like he is about to win."

Dayan Shenjun also said with some surprise.

Before the words had even faded, the divine sense storm between the two people clashing in front suddenly exploded, unable to hold on any longer.

Instantly, a burst of blinding white light flashed, followed by a sound like a thunderclap in a clear sky. The originally hazy ring of air burst open, and violent gales swept out in all directions.

Lv Luo, who was dozens of feet below, saw the menacing white gale coming and his expression changed drastically.

The concubines and armored guards on Nanlong Hou's side also had their expressions change drastically.

Although they were well-trained, they raised their golden spears in unison, causing a large expanse of golden light to appear above their heads, as if a giant golden shield, protecting them and the beast carriage in the middle together.

However, facing such a powerful divine sense storm, it proved to be of no avail. In the face of the white wind formed by the divine sense storm, the golden light they had jointly created only lasted for a moment before shattering. Swept over by the residual gale, these warriors and female cultivators clutched their heads and screamed in pain one after another, gradually bleeding from their seven orifices, their faces showing expressions of terror.

Only the two female cultivators in palace attire, the concubines of Nanlong Hou sitting on the beast carriage, were safe and sound due to the protection of the beast carriage's Restriction. However, the two women were also pale with fright, their faces filled with panic.

At this moment, Nanlong Hou made his move. Only a cold snort was heard,

A mass of golden light descended from the sky, but it burst open halfway, turning into countless golden rays that covered all his subordinates.

Wherever the golden rays passed, the people clutching their heads stopped screaming and stood firm one by one.

Although they all still had terrified expressions, they seemed to be fine after all.

"Fellow Daoist, you have watched for so long, shouldn't you show yourself?"

Suddenly, just as Nanlong Hou was shocked that Han Li, a Nascent Soul cultivator who had just condensed his Nascent Soul, possessed a divine sense not inferior to his own, Han Li's expression changed slightly as he looked in the direction of the Heavenly Moon Divine Boat.

"Hahaha, Junior Brother Han, we haven't seen each other for many years, and you have finally condensed your Nascent Soul. Congratulations!"

Hearing this, Yan Taibai laughed out loud, then removed the illusion protection of the Heavenly Moon Divine Boat, revealing his true appearance.

"Heavenly Moon Divine Boat, it is Fellow Daoist Taibai."

Seeing this, Nanlong Hou was greatly shocked and said hurriedly.

But in his heart, he was lamenting incessantly, not understanding why his luck was so bad that he had actually run into Yan Taibai.

There was no one in the entire Tiannan Cultivation World who did not fear or dread Yan Taibai.

But no matter how much he feared or dreaded him, he had to be honest and could not offend Yan Taibai.

"This younger brother greets Senior Brother Taibai."

Seeing that it was Yan Taibai, Han Li also breathed a sigh of relief and hurriedly cupped his hands.

"Alright, do you two have some conflict? Why are you competing with divine sense?"

Yan Taibai asked, knowing the answer perfectly well.

"Senior Brother Taibai, the matter is like this..."

After listening to Yan Taibai's inquiry, Han Li gave a concise and comprehensive account of the cause and effect of the matter, without adding any embellishments.

But it made Nanlong Hou's scalp tingle, because it boiled down to him looking for trouble for no reason.

After all, Han Li had not provoked him, yet he insisted on competing with Han Li in divine sense. Originally it would have been nothing, but Yan Taibai had arrived, and he was acting so familiar with Han Li, calling each other Senior Brother and Junior Brother.

How could he not feel afraid?

"Fellow Daoist Taibai, please forgive me. This matter is my fault. I am willing to compensate Fellow Daoist Han with ten thousand Spirit Stones. What does Fellow Daoist Han think?"

Nanlong Hou did not wait for Yan Taibai to say anything and took the initiative to admit his mistake.

Hearing Nanlong Hou's compensation terms, Han Li looked at Yan Taibai and cupped his hands.

"I leave it entirely to Senior Brother Taibai to decide."

"Ten thousand Spirit Stones? Do you think my Junior Brother looks like someone who lacks Spirit Stones? Junior Brother Han, speak! What do you need?"

Yan Taibai chuckled and told Han Li to speak directly.

"Not bad, not bad, not bad. Fellow Daoist Han, please feel free to speak. As long as I can do it, I will absolutely not refuse."

With one's head under the eaves, one has to bow. Facing Yan Taibai, the number one person in the Tiannan Cultivation World, even as a veteran Nascent Soul cultivator of Tiannan, Nanlong Hou still felt restless and had a chill down his spine.

There was no help for it; he was no match for Yan Taibai, who could kill him with a wave of his hand.

The two were not existences on the same level at all.

"Han would like a piece of Geng Gold. I wonder if Fellow Daoist Nanlong Hou has any?"

Han Li opened his mouth and asked for a lion's share.

This request made Nanlong Hou curse in his heart, but he had to agree and dared not refuse at all. However, he did not have Geng Gold on him, so he could only say:

"I do not have this Geng Gold on me right now. However, at this Tiantian City trade fair, I will definitely find a way to auction a piece of Geng Gold and give it to Fellow Daoist Han as an apology."

"Good, then Han thanks Fellow Daoist Nanlong Hou."

Hearing this promise, Han Li, who had not held much hope, immediately cupped his hands in thanks.

"Fellow Daoist Han is too polite, too polite."

Nanlong Hou also had unspeakable bitterness and could only force a smile.

"The time is getting late, I have other matters to attend to, so I will take my leave first. Farewell, fellow daoists, farewell, Fellow Daoist Taibai."

After saying this, Nanlong Hou fled into the distance without stopping, not daring to stay for even a moment.

"He really is quite fast."

Seeing this scene, Yan Taibai chuckled.

"This time, I thank Senior Brother Taibai for your help. Otherwise, this younger brother would probably have had trouble again."

Han Li hurriedly cupped his hands to thank Yan Taibai.

"Junior Brother Han is too polite. With Junior Brother Han's divine abilities, even if this Nanlong Hou really wanted to make a move, I'm afraid it would be difficult to do anything to Junior Brother. I just asked casually; who knew Fellow Daoist Nanlong Hou would have such a big reaction and insist on apologizing to you."

Yan Taibai chuckled and explained.

"Regardless, I still must thank Senior Brother for your help."

Han Li expressed his thanks once again.

(End of chapter)