Chapter 1158: Volume 7 Across the Human World Chapter 1154 Conditions of the Heavenly Star Sages

Han Li did not rise immediately. He looked up and gazed over with an expressionless face.

The cultivators within the two streaks of light apparently noticed Han Li on the island from afar. Their speed surged by a third, and with “swish, swish” sounds breaking the air, the white light converged above the island, revealing a male and a female cultivator.

The woman appeared to be around twenty-five or twenty-six, with snow-white skin and hair as black as clouds. She was dressed in emerald palace attire, exuding an air of elegance and nobility. The man, however, seemed to be about forty and wore a white scholar’s robe. He had an average face, but his thick, dark eyebrows were like swords, and he emanated a chilling evil Qi from his body, making his complexion as cold as ice.

The two hovered about thirty yards in the air, scrutinizing Han Li together.

Han Li slowly rose to his feet, his body floating upward as if lifted by an invisible breeze.

A moment later, he was suspended in the air at the same height as the two of them.

“The grand reputation of the Heavenly Star Sages is well known to Han. It is indeed a great fortune to meet both Fellow Daoists at once today.” Han Li chuckled lightly, appearing neither warm nor cold.

Seeing Han Li’s unaffected manner, Wen Qing, the woman in palace attire who had seen Han Li once before, smiled delightfully, looking as enchanting as flowers in full bloom and as captivatingly charming.

“There are only a few late-Nascent Soul Stage cultivators in the Scattered Stars Sea. Since Fellow Daoist Han has agreed to a meeting with my spouse and me, how could we fail to honor the agreement? This is my husband, Ling Xiaofeng. Although my spouse and I have some fame, there are truly few who know our real names,” said the woman, her red lips parting slightly.

Han Li smiled faintly, not saying much, but his gaze carefully studied the man and met his cold eyes for a few moments.

Both felt a chill in their hearts for no apparent reason, recognizing that the other was not to be underestimated.

“I’ve heard from Elder Zhao that Brother Han has already found a Nascent Soul female cultivator as a dual cultivation partner. It’s indeed regrettable. However, for all the female cultivators advancing to Nascent Soul in the Scattered Stars Sea, even the reclusive ones, with the influence of our Star Palace, we could not possibly remain unaware of them. Brother Han, you are not native to the Scattered Stars Sea, are you? Could it be that you came from Great Jin?” Ling Xiaofeng uttered words that caused a slight change in Han Li’s expression as he spoke.

“Fellow Daoists have also been to Great Jin?”

Han Li exhaled lightly, his thoughts racing. He neither confirmed nor denied, yet his tone naturally led the Heavenly Star Sages to solidify their assumption.

The man nodded with a look of ‘so it is’ on his face.

“Known as the sacred site of Immortal Cultivation in the human world, how could we, as a couple, not make a trip to Great Jin? There is an ancient teleportation formation from Scattered Stars Sea to Great Jin, yet its location is extremely secretive, posing some risk even for us with our current Divine Skills. Therefore, aside from the successive masters of the Star Palace, very few Nascent Soul cultivators would venture to Great Jin. Of course, there are very few cultivators who know of this ancient teleportation formation. However, our Star Palace has an elder stationed nearby to guard it at all times. If Fellow Daoist came to Scattered Stars Sea through this formation, it would be impossible for us not to know. Aside from this, if one were truly willing to spend more than a decade flying through other sea regions, one could also reach Great Jin. Yet, the journey would be fraught with immense danger, and one might be devoured by a nameless demon beast. Hardly anyone would attempt such a foolish act. I wonder, how did Brother Han come to our Scattered Stars Sea?” As Wen Qing spoke, her glance was probing, not concealing her curiosity.

“It was a series of fortuitous events that brought me here inadvertently. The method of my arrival is difficult to replicate. Fellow Daoists need not worry overly,” Han Li said with a flash of emotion, his words a mix of truth and deceit, showing a reluctance to elaborate.

Ling Xiaofeng and Wen Qing exchanged glances. Though surprised and doubtful, they did not press Han Li further. The man then spoke indifferently:

“Has Elder Zhao conveyed the purpose of our summons to Fellow Daoist Han?”

“He mentioned it briefly. It was said that both Fellow Daoists intend to discuss matters related to advancing to the Divinity Transformation Stage with me. How could I not be tempted to come after hearing that?” Han Li laughed lightly after a pause.

“Indeed, although my husband and I have been trapped in the late-Nascent Soul Stage for hundreds of years, we still believe we can offer some shortcuts to Fellow Daoist in advancing to the Divinity Transformation Stage, including several methods and secret techniques that are significantly effective for the breakthrough. Of course, whether one truly succeeds still depends on Fellow Daoist’s fate,” the woman in palace attire said with an unchanged pleasant smile, her voice melodious.

“Oh, that sounds wonderful. Surely Fellow Daoists wouldn’t tell me these secret techniques for nothing,” Han Li said, not showing much excitement but instead a glint of caution flashed in his eyes.

“If Fellow Daoist agrees to join with Ling Yuling as a couple, we naturally would not impose any conditions. However, if Fellow Daoist is not so inclined, my spouse and I would have to make a trade with Fellow Daoist Han,” Wen Qing spoke languidly.

“What kind of trade? Please do tell, Fellow Daoist Wen!” Han Li narrowed his eyes slightly as he stared at her charming features, yet his face remained stoic.

“Quite simple. I hope to exchange these secret techniques and insights for Fellow Daoist’s assistance in Yuling taking the helm of the Star Palace, until she can truly secure her position as the master of the Star Palace,” Wen Qing said earnestly.

“Assist Fellow Daoist Ling Yuling!” Upon hearing this, Han Li frowned slightly, a look of contemplation on his face.

The Heavenly Star Sages were in no rush, quietly letting Han Li carefully ponder.

“Fellow Daoist Ling is at the early stage of the Nascent Soul, I presume?” Han Li spoke with a grave tone.

“Indeed.” The woman in palace attire raised her fine eyebrows and smiled, seemingly guessing what Han Li was about to ask.

“I wonder how confident are the two of you that Fellow Daoist Ling Yuling can advance to the late stage? One hundred years, two hundred years, or perhaps even longer!” Han Li spoke slowly.

“We do have a method that would allow the young lady to advance to the middle stage within a century. As for reaching the late stage, such an easy matter it is not, and that would depend on her own fate,” Ling Xiaofeng replied coldly.

“Do you both believe that without reaching the late-Nascent Soul Stage, one could secure the position of Star Palace’s Sect Master? You wouldn’t expect me to spend hundreds of years on this matter, would you?” Han Li stroked his chin and sneered.

Upon hearing what Han Li said, Wen Qing’s smile froze slightly, but it quickly returned to normal.

“If Fellow Daoist Han feels this condition is too excessive, of course, you are free to propose something else. You must also be aware of the many provocations from the Starfall Coalition’s clowns against our palace. If you agree to join forces with my husband and me to eliminate the six golden blades and Wan Sangu, my husband and I will also willingly present you with both the method and the secret technique. As far as I know, due to the matter of the Heavenvoid Cauldron, you have made enemies with many Nascent Soul cultivators within the Starfall Coalition. This should kill two birds with one stone, yes?” The woman said with a smile.

“A wise man does not stand under a dangerous wall! Both the six golden blades and Wan Sangu are well-known great cultivators who have been famous for many years. Even with your assistance, I am not confident of emerging unscathed. Moreover, I have no intention of involving myself in any disputes in the Scattered Stars Sea. After arranging the matters here, I plan to return and focus on my cultivation. I regret that I cannot help with this matter,” Han Li replied unmoved, shaking his head.

Seeing Han Li swiftly refuse a second condition, the smile on the woman in palace attire receded, and though she did not speak further, she was obviously dissatisfied. Beside her, Ling Xiaofeng then spoke up:

“Fellow Daoist Han may not be aware. Many of the secret techniques we are offering to help you break through to the Divinity Transformation Stage have been researched over countless years by generations of Star Palace Sect Masters. They are priceless treasures to us late stage cultivators. Surely you do not wish to gain such things from us without offering something in return?”

The man, who exuded an air of Evil Qi, began to speak with an unfriendly tone.

“How could I possibly think that way? As far as I am aware, although most of the past Sect Masters of the Star Palace were indeed great late-Nascent Soul cultivators, very few of them managed to advance to the Divinity Transformation Stage. Although these methods and secret techniques for breaking through to Divinity Transformation are exceedingly rare, I have my doubts about their efficacy for me. Of course, these things will be very useful and provide many insights. However, for me to commit a substantial part of my life to it or to take extraordinary risks, I will not agree to that. Perhaps the two of you can propose simpler conditions. Any that are too complicated or amount to extortion can be waived,” Han Li unaffectedly replied, his hands clasped behind him.

At Han Li’s words, the expressions of the couple across became somewhat ugly. However, ultimately they did not say anything else and instead exchanged looks. In Han Li’s presence, they began to communicate secretly, their lips moving slightly.

Witnessing this scene, Han Li’s mouth twitched slightly, and he simply looked up to the sky, indifferent.

After a short while, having seemed to reach an agreement, Ling Xiaofeng spoke with an impassive face:

“My wife and I will exchange these items for three times assistance for our young lady from you. As long as you help our young lady three times, we will consider this transaction complete.”

“I can agree. But only when Fellow Daoist Ling Yuling is in mortal danger, and within the limits of what I can do,” Han Li thought for a moment and then accepted without hesitation.

“Good. Fellow Daoist Han need not swear any oaths. Given your identity as a great cultivator, you are unlikely to be dishonest. Here, I have three ancient expertly crafted Ten Thousand Miles Talismans. Even if separated by tens of millions of miles, writing on one half will allow the holder of the other half to see the message immediately. Please keep them safe.” With a flick of Ling Xiaofeng’s sleeve, three shimmering white jade talismans appeared before him. Then, he traced his finger in the air above the talismans.

A thin gold chain flashed by, and the three talismans split neatly down the middle, turning into six halves.

With a wave of his sleeve towards the talismans, three halves flew away as if by magic. The remaining three, at the man’s exhalation, turned into three rays of white light shooting towards him.

Han Li raised an eyebrow and made a grabbing gesture in the air, catching the three halves in his hand and glanced at them casually.

Despite being only halves, the spell incantations on the surface of these talismans were quite complex, still shimmering with spiritual light, clearly no ordinary items.

Without another word, Han Li flipped his palm and stored the halves in his storage pouch.

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