At this moment, ten thousand questions arose in Han Li's heart, yet he asked nothing. After calming down, he became even more puzzled as to why Shi Chuan Kong would tell him all this.

"According to my deduction, it should be that after I refined the Rota Pi-pa with a secret family technique, my father sensed it. That's why he was able to use spatial divine powers, using the Rota Pi-pa as a guide, to bring us back," Shi Chuan Kong explained after seeing Han Li's silence.

"So that's how it is..."

Han Li nodded upon hearing this, but as he was about to say something, he suddenly remembered something.

With a flick of his wrist, a silver light gate about ten feet high appeared beside him. He took a step and walked inside.

A trace of doubt flashed in Shi Chuan Kong's eyes, and he and Xie Dao Ren entered the light gate one after another.

Crossing the light gate, the group entered the cave heaven bamboo building.

Han Li immediately saw Ti Hun lying on the floor of the building and quickly bent down to hold her in his arms.

He moved his divine sense and began to examine her body.

After a moment, Han Li took out a golden pill, put it into Ti Hun's mouth, and helped her swallow it.

The pill entered her stomach, but Ti Hun remained unconscious, showing no signs of change.

"Li brother, she is..." Shi Chuan Kong hesitated.

"The injuries she suffered are not serious, and her divine soul is not greatly damaged. She shouldn't be unconscious. I don't know why she is like this..." Han Li frowned and shook his head.

"If that's the case, why not check her dantian for any abnormalities?" Shi Chuan Kong suggested.

Han Li came to his senses upon hearing this and quickly began to check.

"Hmm... I can't detect a trace of original power in her dantian. It's really strange," Han Li said in confusion.

"In that case, the problem most likely lies here," Shi Chuan Kong said after a moment of thought.

Han Li carefully recalled the scene before their crossing, and his heart trembled slightly.

He felt that Ti Hun's current condition was closely related to the sudden appearance of that round wheel divine power, but he wasn't sure if it was specifically affected by that thing.

"Thank you, Shi brother, for reminding me, otherwise I wouldn't have found the reason," Han Li said.

"It's just concern that clouds your judgment. But with this kind of situation, does Li brother know how to deal with it?" Shi Chuan Kong asked.

"I've never encountered this kind of situation before, and I really don't know what to do. Does Shi brother have a good solution?" Han Li said with a wry smile.

"I don't know anything about rescue methods, but if Li Dao You returns to Holy Capital Ye Yang City with me, perhaps the high priest of our clan will have a way," Shi Chuan Kong shook his head and said.

Han Li did not immediately respond after hearing this, and fell into contemplation.

"Regardless of whether Li brother is willing to go, allow me to ask one more question, what are your plans next?" Shi Chuan Kong asked upon seeing this.

"I thought I had returned to the Immortal World, but unexpectedly I came here. I need to think carefully about what to do next," Han Li sighed softly.

"To be honest, this place is a desolate area in the south of our Holy Region, called 'Ten Affliction Mountains'. The reason it got this nickname is because there are ten fierce beasts in this mountain range whose realm is comparable to Da Luo cultivators, and they have been a scourge for a long time. Even if Li brother wants to think carefully about the future, you should change places," Shi Chuan Kong said frankly.

"Ten Da Luo realm fierce beasts! That's really troublesome. To be honest with Shi Dao You, I am also completely clueless now. In Shi Dao You's opinion, what should we do next?" Han Li asked back after a moment of contemplation.

"The fierce beasts here are extremely xenophobic. Ordinary fierce beasts are fine, but if the Ten Afflictions at the head discover our existence, it will be really dangerous. We should go north and leave here as soon as possible. At the northernmost part of Ten Affliction Mountains, there is a Heroic Citadel, which is an important pass to resist the invasion of fierce beasts. There are Da Luo cultivators stationed in the city. As long as we get there, we will be safe. At that time, whether it's through the city lord's mansion or the Guang Yuan Zhai branch in the city, we can get to Holy Capital Ye Yang City as soon as possible," Shi Chuan Kong said.

Han Li thought about it after hearing this and felt it made sense, so he nodded in agreement.

"Since Li Dao You also agrees, let's set off quickly. Although those fierce beasts have retreated temporarily, they may come back at any time. This place can't be considered safe," Shi Chuan Kong said, his face filled with joy and a bit impatient.

"Shi Dao You, please wait a moment, I have something I want to ask before we set off," Han Li suddenly stopped Shi Chuan Kong.

"Li Dao You, please speak," Shi Chuan Kong said with a slight flash in his eyes.

"When I was breaking through earlier, thank you for protecting me. But I have some doubts. Why did Shi Dao You go to so much trouble to help me? If Shi Dao You has something to ask, just say it," Han Li said, looking at Shi Chuan Kong.

After spending some time with Shi Chuan Kong, he had a slight understanding of Shi Chuan Kong's temperament and style. Shi Chuan Kong was selling him a favor, so he must have something to ask for.

"Haha, I really can't hide anything from Li Dao You. I do have something to ask. This Ten Affliction Mountains is extremely dangerous. With my strength, I really don't have the confidence to leave safely. Li Dao You is strong, and I hope you can take care of me along the way," Shi Chuan Kong said with some embarrassment.

"Of course, since this place is dangerous, we should naturally join hands and help each other," Han Li nodded and said.

He had now advanced to the Tai Yi realm, and his strength had greatly increased. Relying on the Time Law and many treasures on his body, even when facing Da Luo existences, he had the confidence to protect himself. Taking Shi Chuan Kong along was nothing. In the worst-case scenario, he could just put him into the Flower Branch Space, which wouldn't be a problem.

"Then thank you, Li Dao You. The Guang Yuan Zhai headquarters is located in Ye Yang City. The headquarters has spatial gates connecting to various immortal domains in the True Immortal World. As long as we reach Ye Yang City, I will immediately arrange for you to return to Black Soil Immortal Domain," Shi Chuan Kong said with great joy.

"Returning to Black Soil Immortal Domain is not urgent. When we get to the Guang Yuan Zhai headquarters, I have another matter I want to ask Shi Dao You to help with," Han Li said, touching his nose with a flash in his eyes.

The heaven and earth spiritual energy here in the Demon Region was also considered rich, and it was far from the power of the Heavenly Court, which was quite suitable for his cultivation.

Therefore, he was not in a hurry to return to the True Immortal World.

"Oh, what is it? Could it be that matter that Li Dao You mentioned in the Grey Realm?" Shi Chuan Kong was stunned, and then thought of something, and said.

"That's right, I would like to ask Shi Dao You to use Guang Yuan Zhai's intelligence capabilities to help me look for a ascended cultivator. This is her appearance image," Han Li waved his hand and took out a blue jade plate, and handed it over.

A figure of a woman in purple robes appeared on the jade plate, with picturesque eyebrows, beautiful and refined, it was Zi Ling.

"Is this person Li Dao You's lover? She is truly a beauty," Shi Chuan Kong took the jade plate and praised with bright eyes.

"Her name is Zi Ling, she is a Saint Race cultivator from the Lower Realm. She may have already ascended, or she may not have. Please help me find her," Han Li said noncommittally.

"This woman is a Saint Race from the Lower Realm, which makes things much easier. Saint Race cultivators from the Lower Realm all ascend to the Saint Region, and the Saint Region's Ascension Platform has always been managed by my third brother. We have a close relationship, so it's easy to investigate. As long as this woman ascends, we will definitely be able to find her," Shi Chuan Kong said with a smile and confidence.

"Then I'll have to trouble Shi Dao You," Han Li said, feeling relieved after hearing this.

"Li Dao You is too polite. I already promised you this matter in the Grey Realm, and now I want you to protect me from leaving Ten Affliction Mountains. You should be the one saying 'trouble'," Shi Chuan Kong laughed.

The two of them did not delay any further and soon left the Flower Branch Space and carefully set off north.

……

At this moment, in a vast mountain range countless miles away from Han Li and the others, most of the cliffs in this mountain range were golden yellow, possibly because they contained unique ores.

In the central area of the mountain range, stood a ten-thousand-foot-high peak. This giant peak was entirely golden yellow, without a trace of blemish, constantly emitting golden light, which was extremely eye-catching and could be clearly seen from hundreds of miles away.

A large palace complex was located on top of the giant peak. The palaces were tall, exquisite, and magnificent. Everything in the palace was also golden yellow, and it was shrouded in bright golden light everywhere.

This palace was full of bright gold and was majestic and magnificent, but it also gave people a vulgar feeling.

Ten Affliction Mountains was vast, and the Ten Affliction Kings each occupied one side, ruling vast areas, and gathered countless powerful demons under their command. They were powerful, and the demons outside could do nothing about it.

This was the cave dwelling of Golden Rhinoceros King, one of the Ten Afflictions.

The guards and servants in the palace were all wearing golden armor or clothing.

Outside the main entrance of the outermost hall, two gold-armored guards stood on either side of the door. They were all wearing thick golden armor, revealing only half of their faces.

"This Qian Jin Armor is really heavy, making it hard to breathe. But if you don't wear this armor, you will be immediately injured by the Jing Jin Light. Standing guard on this Gold Peak Mountain is really a hard job," the guard on the left stretched his body and couldn't help complaining.

"Brother Ba, you just came here, so you will naturally be a little unaccustomed. It will be fine after a while. Although the job here is a bit hard, the reward is much more generous than other places," the other guard said.

"Of course, if it wasn't for the reward, I wouldn't be willing to come here. But the Golden Rhinoceros King's preference is really strange, to actually like this kind of environment..." The guard surnamed Ba curled his lips and said.

"Silence!" The other guard immediately interrupted him with a sound transmission.

"What's wrong?" The guard surnamed Ba asked in surprise.

"The Golden Rhinoceros King hates people commenting on his preferences the most. The last time a newly acquired concubine of the king accidentally said a sentence like yours, she was immediately subjected to the Sunlight Punishment, tied to the Fiery Sun Pillar on the back mountain, and baked into charcoal. Remember not to say these words again!" The other guard solemnly instructed him with a sound transmission.

"Thank you, brother, for your guidance," the guard surnamed Ba was startled when he heard this and quickly thanked him, his eyes scanning around.

After a while, there was no movement around him, and the guard surnamed Ba breathed a sigh of relief.