Published: September 5, 2025
Chapter 644: Promises and Departure
Facing this thing that could easily destroy a cultivator’s nascent soul, Han Li dared not be the slightest bit careless. Various methods of refining demonic flame surfaced in his mind, but in the end, he chose a secret technique from the Profound Yin Scripture, deeming it the most reliable.
After settling his plan, Han Li focused his gaze on the golden sphere for a moment before extending a single finger and calmly flicking it.
With a “crackling” sound, a thin electric arc suddenly shot out from his fingertip, landing precisely on the golden sphere inside the box.
Instantly, the golden sphere trembled a few times, radiating a brilliant light. Then, pulled by the electric arc, it floated up from the box and rose to the high air at the top of the stone chamber.
Han Li sat cross-legged below, looking up at the orb wrapped in golden light. His eyes narrowed slightly as his ten fingers continuously flicked and changed, forming a series of complex hand seals.
Countless faint golden electric arcs flashed and shot out amidst a roaring thunder, forming an impenetrable electric net about ten feet wide, perfectly enveloping the orb and trapping it within, as if poised to strike.
Only then did Han Li exhale in relief. He then shifted his spiritual awareness and connected to the Evil-Repelling Divine Thunder wrapped around the ice flame’s outer layer.
A sharp whistle suddenly arose. The surface of the golden sphere dazzled brightly as countless tiny golden arcs bounced and leapt, finally loosening the restraint on the orb.
Immediately, within the electric net in mid-air, appeared a deep blue sphere, crystal clear and spinning wildly.
Staring at the Qian Blue Ice Pearl, Han Li held his breath. He had personally witnessed the power of the ice flame that this pearl transformed into back then, and to this day, he still felt fear and awe.
Now that the ice pearl had revealed its true form, Han Li wasted no time. He opened his mouth, and a blue flying sword shot out. At the same time, his hands came together in a clasp, then split apart.
A thick golden electric arc shot forth from between his hands. As the blue radiance and golden arc surged fiercely, they struck the ice pearl.
With a crisp shattering sound, the ice pearl broke apart amidst flickering light and darkness, transforming into a ball of blue flame.
This flame contracted and expanded, forming a beautiful blue flower about the size of a fist. Its petals sparkled with crystal clarity and slowly blossomed.
At the same time, a “crackle” sound rose as a layer of icy blue frost strangely spread thickly and rapidly along the ground and walls.
Within moments, the room became unbearably cold, as if an iceberg world had descended.
However, Han Li was well prepared for this. Although a serious expression flickered across his face, he was calm. A flash of azure light enveloped him, forming a thick protective light shield that wrapped him tightly.
With his current nascent soul stage cultivation base, this chill was fierce but, as long as the ice flame did not attack him directly, this protective light treasure would keep him safe.
Seeing the pale blue coldness held outside by the azure light, Han Li felt at ease. Without hesitation, he pointed into the air. The electric net formed by the Evil-Repelling Divine Thunder immediately flickered and contracted, slowly enclosing the blue flower within.
The golden light and blue radiance flickered repeatedly. The huge blue flower changed shape, reverting to its flame form, desperately resisting the contracting pressure of the golden net.
Watching the Qian Blue Ice Flame restrained again, Han Li took a deep breath. At the same moment his spiritual awareness moved, a sudden clap of thunder sounded. The golden net cracked open a small gap but instantly closed again.
Yet, in that fleeting moment, a slender thread of blue flame slipped out and, as if possessing a will, shot straight toward Han Li.
Han Li showed no expression and quickly formed hand seals with both hands. His eyes closed.