“That crisis was nothing much, really. Although Shi Kongyu was strong, he was also suppressed within the Accumulated Scales Void Realm, unable to exert much power. Furthermore, his main objective was to interrupt Shi Kongjie's advancement. After a successful strike, he retreated immediately and didn't try to exterminate us. As for external help, we were trapped here, unable to leave easily, and had little contact with other forces in the Holy Region. Shi Kongyu held absolute power within the Holy Region, and other forces were avoiding us, let alone offering assistance?" The white crab daoist smiled, his tone calm.

"I see," Han Li murmured, then nodded with a smile.

"I have some matters to attend to. Please make yourself at home, Daoist Han." The white crab daoist slightly inclined his head and turned to leave.

Han Li watched the white crab daoist's receding figure, his brow slightly furrowed.

He wondered if the crab daoist, along with the two Corpse-Severing Puppets, knew the truth about what happened back then. However, judging from the white crab daoist's demeanor, even if he knew, he clearly wouldn't easily tell anyone. Asking the crab daoist probably wouldn't yield any answers.

If he wanted to understand the truth of what happened back then, he could only investigate slowly from other sources.

After a moment of contemplation, Han Li quickly walked out and arrived in the main hall.

There were quite a few people standing in the main hall. Besides the crab daoist, there were over twenty others, including Zi Ling, Sha Xin, Madam Six Flowers, Shi Chuan Kong, Zhuo Ge, Xuan Yuanxing, and even the Zhu Ziyuan and Zhu Ziqing siblings.

On the open space on the other side of the hall, a white stone platform had been set up.

At the top of the stone platform was a circular magic formation several feet in size, emitting waves of golden-white light.

A strong spatial power fluctuation emanated from the magic formation, causing the void above the formation to ripple like water, forming a spatial vortex several feet in size.

"Daoist Han, you've arrived." The crab daoist rose to greet him.

Seeing this, Sha Xin and the others also greeted Han Li enthusiastically.

Zi Ling stood behind Sha Xin, her starry eyes also looking over. Sensing that Han Li's aura was even more robust and vast, and his temperament more mature and steady, her beautiful eyes couldn't help but light up slightly.

"I apologize for keeping everyone waiting," Han Li said, cupping his hands.

"Not at all, Sha Xin and the others only just arrived. This teleportation formation leads to the outside. I'll open it shortly. If you have anything to take care of, Daoist Han, please do so immediately." The crab daoist glanced at Zi Ling, his words carrying a deeper meaning.

Hearing this, Han Li's expression paused slightly.

After saying this, the crab daoist flicked his finger, and a golden light entered Han Li's body, restoring the circulation of his immortal spiritual power.

Having done this, the crab daoist rose and walked to the side of the magic formation.

Sha Xin immediately went over, and the two began to exchange whispers, seemingly discussing teleportation matters.

Han Li was somewhat puzzled by the crab daoist's actions, but having his immortal spiritual power circulating was always a good thing.

He composed himself slightly, walked to Zi Ling's side, and waved his hand, setting up a soundproof barrier. Just as he was about to speak, he was interrupted by Zi Ling's wave.

"I've come here only to see you off, don't overthink it," Zi Ling said with a charming smile.

"You plan to stay here?" A hint of surprise flashed in Han Li's eyes, and he glanced at the crab daoist with some realization.

So the crab daoist already knew that Zi Ling wanted to stay, which was why he had spoken that way earlier and restored his immortal spiritual power.

"The *Heavenly Fiend Prison Suppression Art* that you taught me, after studying it for these years, I find it truly exquisite. The stellar power within the Accumulated Scales Void Realm is dense, making it an excellent place to cultivate this body refinement art. I want to further improve my strength here before going to the Demon Region," Zi Ling said, nodding.

"Alright, the Demon Region is not very safe in various places right now. The Accumulated Scales Void Realm is better. Cultivate diligently here," Han Li said, staring at the stunning woman before him. After a long while, he spoke, his voice surprisingly calm.

"Also, the *Spirit Refining Art* that you taught me, I've already started cultivating it," Zi Ling said again, her beautiful eyes full of determination.

"I knew it, you would definitely cultivate this art," Han Li sighed after a moment of silence upon hearing this.

"I have a good talent in spirit sense cultivation, and I believe I'm not inferior to you, Brother Han. Since you can cultivate this *Spirit Refining Art*, of course I can too," Zi Ling blinked playfully.

"Since you plan to cultivate this art, then so be it. But if any problems arise during cultivation, remember to contact me immediately," Han Li instructed.

"Okay," Zi Ling nodded with a smile.

Han Li pulled Zi Ling to the side, took out some special items from the Starry Sky Ring, and put some things into it.

"This bone ring looks a bit ugly, but it's a storage ring that can be used within the Accumulated Scales Void Realm, very practical. Since you've chosen to stay, I'll give you this," Han Li then took off the Starry Sky Ring, lifted Zi Ling's left hand, and put it on her.

"This is too precious, I can't accept it, you should keep it for your own use," Zi Ling was startled upon hearing this and tried to take off the ring.

"No need, I'm leaving this place soon, and I won't need this ring at all when I get outside," Han Li raised his hand to stop Zi Ling's actions, and chuckled via voice transmission.

"You're right, I almost forgot," Zi Ling was taken aback, then laughed.

"Inside the ring is the cultivation method for the last nine levels of the *Heavenly Fiend Prison Suppression Art*, and a mask from the Samsara Hall. If you need anything in the future, you can use this to contact me. Besides that, there are some other things that you can use now," Han Li continued to say.

A hint of moisture flickered in Zi Ling's eyes, and she nodded lightly.

"I won't be by your side. If you encounter any difficult matters that you can't solve, don't resist, remember to ask the crab daoist for help," Han Li instructed again.

The two talked privately for a long while before returning.

Han Li's gaze shifted to Shi Chuan Kong.

Seeing this, Shi Chuan Kong walked over.

"Daoist Han, since entering the Accumulated Scales Void Realm, I'm grateful for your help, I can't thank you enough. Like Daoist Zi Ling, I've come here only to say goodbye to you. I don't plan to leave the Accumulated Scales Void Realm for the time being," Shi Chuan Kong nodded to Zi Ling, looking familiar, then said to Han Li.

"Daoist Shi also doesn't plan to leave?" Han Li was slightly taken aback and couldn't help but touch his nose.

"Third Brother is no longer trustworthy. My strength is still very weak. Instead of returning to the Night-Yang Dynasty at this moment to be bullied by others, I'd rather stay here to cultivate. Anyway, with your connections, Daoist Han, I'm living a very comfortable life here," Shi Chuan Kong laughed.

"Alright, then I'll have to trouble you to take care of Zi Ling," Han Li nodded.

The crab daoist is now an adversary of the Demon Lord. Shi Chuan Kong's staying here is out of his own will, or under coercion.

Although he and Shi Chuan Kong are friends, his relationship with the crab daoist is deeper, and now he has formed an alliance with him, so it is not good to inquire about these matters.

"Daoist Zi Ling is now a popular figure in Puppet City, she doesn't need me to take care of her. These years, I have to thank Daoist Zi Ling for her care," Shi Chuan Kong laughed.

"Daoist Shi is too polite. You are Brother Han's friend, so naturally you are also my friend. Moreover, you are the thirteenth prince of the Night-Yang Dynasty. In the future, when we leave the Accumulated Scales Void Realm, there may be many things that we will have to rely on Daoist Shi for," Zi Ling laughed.

"That's for sure," Shi Chuan Kong said, patting his chest.

Seeing this, Han Li felt slightly relieved.

In this way, Zi Ling will have someone to take care of her in the future, whether she is in the Accumulated Scales Void Realm or in the Demon Region.

"After I leave, take care of yourself," Han Li's lips moved slightly, and he transmitted his voice to Zi Ling.

"Take care," Zi Ling replied via voice transmission.

"Daoist Han, I heard from Daoist Zi Ling that you will soon return to the Immortal Region after leaving the Accumulated Scales Void Realm. I'm staying here, unable to help you. Speaking of which, almost none of the rewards I promised you have been fulfilled. It's really embarrassing," Shi Chuan Kong sighed.

"Daoist Shi is too polite. You helping me find Zi Ling is enough. I'll figure out the other things myself," Han Li waved his hand.

Hearing this, Shi Chuan Kong's expression looked slightly better.

"By the way, besides the two of you, are everyone else here being teleported back to the Holy Region?" Han Li glanced at the others and asked via voice transmission.

"That's right. The crab daoist seems to have some plans," Zi Ling said.

Hearing this, Han Li slowly nodded.

The three of them chatted for a moment. The crab daoist seemed to be ready and called Han Li over.

Han Li, Sha Xin, and the others soon stepped onto the teleportation formation.

The crab daoist did not step on it, chanting incantations and flicking his finger.

The teleportation formation bloomed with dazzling golden-white light. The spatial vortex above spun faster, soon revealing a pitch-black spatial passage.

A huge spatial swallowing force emanated from the spatial passage, enveloping Han Li and the others.

Han Li raised his eyes to look at Zi Ling, and their gazes met.

The next moment, Han Li and the others were sucked into the spatial passage with a "whoosh" and disappeared without a trace.

Zi Ling's body trembled slightly, and her beautiful eyes just stared blankly at the place where that figure disappeared, as if her whole person was lost in place.

……

Above a wild forest in the Demon Region, a dazzling white light suddenly appeared out of thin air and rapidly expanded, forming a white sphere dozens of feet in size in the blink of an eye.

The space within the sphere churned violently. After a few breaths, with a "chi la" sound, a pitch-black spatial gate opened.

The next moment, twenty-odd figures flew out of the spatial gate one by one. After the initial panic, everyone quickly stabilized their bodies, and it was none other than Han Li, Sha Xin, and the others.

Han Li felt the spiritual energy of the surrounding world, as well as the spatial oppressive force that had disappeared without a trace, and a look of relief appeared on his face. The others were the same.

Han Li took a deep breath and quickly calmed down. His spirit sense spread out around him, exploring the surrounding terrain to confirm the location of this place.

After a few breaths, his eyebrows twitched, as if he had discovered something.

"Daoist Han, I have some matters to attend to as entrusted by my master, so I'll take my leave now. We'll meet again someday." Sha Xin cupped her hands slightly towards Han Li, and then, without waiting for Han Li to answer, she led the others away in one direction, looking hurried.

Seeing this scene, a light flickered in Han Li's eyes.

He did not stay there either, turning into a cyan streak of light and shooting away into the distance, disappearing without a trace in the blink of an eye.