Published: September 5, 2025
Chapter 685: The Perils of the Wilderness
There was no objection from Wang Tiangu and the other cultivators regarding the conditions set by the Marquis of Nanlong and his companion.
After all, whether considering their cultivation bases or their status as initiators, it was quite reasonable for them to receive more treasures, so everyone silently agreed.
To avoid any complications or second thoughts, the group immediately agreed that, after a brief preparation period of two days, they would set off without waiting for the trade fair to conclude.
Only after everyone swore a demonic oath not to leak this matter did they gradually leave the place.
However, Han Li noticed how exceptionally confident the Marquis of Nanlong and his companion appeared, seemingly unafraid of any underhanded moves from others.
That made sense. The location and the method to break the restrictions were both controlled by these two, and with their cunning and magical abilities, it would be difficult for others to act against them.
Han Li agreed to this journey for his own reasons.
Since reaching the nascent soul stage, he had made little progress with the Blue Origin Sword Technique due to the lack of suitable pills to consume. His progress could only be described as snail-like.
Han Li estimated that if he relied solely on hard cultivation inside the secluded mansion, it would take two or three hundred years to reach the peak of the early nascent soul stage.
Whether he could advance to mid-nascent soul stage afterwards would depend on fate and luck; talent was not the most important factor.
After all, every nascent soul cultivator who reached this stage was naturally extraordinarily gifted.
According to Han Li’s original plan, once the trade fair ended, he would seclude himself to diligently refine secret arts for over a hundred years. After all his cultivation techniques reached minor success, he would leave the mansion to travel around, seeking ancient ruins and heavenly materials and earthly treasures.
Only by doing so could he hope to find a chance to break through into the next realm ahead of time.
Now, with the opportunity to obtain the famous treasures of Fallen Demon Valley, how could Han Li possibly give it up?
Perhaps this was his chance!
The others likely thought similarly.
These nascent soul old monsters had been stuck at the early stage for countless years. They would never miss any opportunity to break through.
Moreover, the demonic cultivators who died together in Fallen Demon Valley were no ordinary ancient cultivators; it was said that they were top-tier even among ancient cultivators at that time. The cultivation techniques and pills left behind were naturally extraordinary.
Just this fact alone was enough to stir Han Li and the others’ interest.
However, since the Young Lord of the Ghost Spirit Sect would also be accompanying them, if there was a chance to eliminate him along the way, Han Li would certainly not hesitate to strike.
As long as Wang Tiangu didn’t catch him in the act, the opponent couldn’t really do anything to him. After all, the demonic path and his current Heavenly Dao Alliance were originally hostile to each other.
While planning his killing intent, Han Li walked along a bluestone street toward his residence.
Unbeknownst to him, Wang Tiangu was casually walking ahead in a small alley several streets away, with Wang Chan and Yan Ru Yan silently following behind.
“Once we return, tell me in detail about the grievances between you and that man. Judging by his demeanor, it seems his hatred toward you hasn’t faded. From now on, you and your wife shouldn’t stray too far from me. Just in case he tries to ambush,” Wang Tiangu instructed slowly.
“Yes, Second Uncle. I never imagined that a moment’s lapse in judgment back then would make me an enemy of such magnitude. This man has unexpectedly broken through both the foundation formation and nascent soul bottlenecks in such a short time, which surprises me greatly!” Wang Chan replied respectfully. Yet, thinking of Han Li already being a nascent soul cultivator, his heart grew heavy and his expression somewhat dejected.