Ling Feixian, facing these high-ranking cultivators from his own clan, could not afford to be careless. With nothing to conceal, he simply and openly recounted the origin of Han Li. As a result, within a single night, every human cultivator in the vicinity learned that Han Li was indeed a senior human cultivator from the Spiritual Realm. They all became immensely excited and eagerly changed their minds, eager to board the vessel and personally visit Han Li. However, as soon as these human cultivators approached within a few hundred paces of the great vessel, they were immediately blocked by an invisible barrier emitted from the ship. Unable to force their way through, they had no choice but to retreat back from the vessel's vicinity. Early the next morning, a brilliant flash of spiritual light appeared on the horizon, and several vivid streaks of long, radiant rainbows burst forth with a hissing sound. While seated in the ship's cabin, Han Li merely thought for a moment, pressed a hand seal, and summoned back the invisible barrier released by the sacred vessel. Then, he stepped decisively out of the cabin and walked toward the ship's prow. To the sight, those several streaks of brilliant light reached the great vessel's upper level in an instant, and upon the light fading, several human-origin male and female cultivators emerged. As soon as the words "Wan'er" slipped from Han Li's lips, he said nothing more—merely extended his hand and gently traced it across the flawless, silk-smooth face of the stunning young woman, as though caressing a priceless treasure. All of this was conveyed without a single word. The white-robed maiden was none other than Nan Gong Wan, Han Li's long-sought partner in dual cultivation, and the celebrated "Moon Immortal" of the Xiao Ling Tian human lineage, renowned throughout the human realm. Upon seeing this scene, many human cultivators at a distance were stirred into a state of excitement and commotion. After all, with Nan Gong Wan now hailed as the foremost human cultivator and possessing an unparalleled grace, she had long been regarded by countless young male cultivators as a goddess of their dreams. To see her now so intimately engaged with a foreign male cultivator—something so close and personal—left many in awe, even filled with growing resentment. Only the several human realm cultivators who had accompanied Nangong Wan to the sky above the giant vessel did not display any surprise, though their expressions varied as they watched the scene unfold. At the next moment, the young white-robed girl moved swiftly, as if she had vanished entirely, and plunged directly into Han Li's arms. Half a day later, in a beautifully appointed bedroom aboard the sacred vessel, on a bed of pure white stone, the white-robed girl rested gently against Han Li's chest, her face flushed with a delicate warmth, softly recounting all the events she had experienced over the years. It turned out that after Han Li entered the spatial tunnel, Nangong Wan, after years of dedicated cultivation, had finally reached a cultivation bottleneck—her修为 had remained stagnant, unable to advance even an inch. Faced with this, she had decided to follow Han Li's example and enter a specific spatial node, intending to quietly journey to the Spiritual Realm. As she spoke slowly, Nangong Wan sighed lightly. "Then perhaps you've also encountered a spatial storm?" Han Li gently inhaled the fragrance of the young woman in his arms, and asked softly. "I didn't encounter a spatial storm during my journey, but rather came upon two powerful beings engaged in a fierce struggle at a spatial nexus. It was the disturbance caused by their battle that disrupted the spatial forces and carried me into Xiaoling Tian." Nan Gong Wan suddenly displayed a strange expression on her face, and after a pause, gently said with her lips slightly bitten. "A struggle? Who dares to engage in such a confrontation at a spatial nexus—must it be a being at the peak stage of cultivation?" Han Li was startled and asked. "Not exactly. It's the True Spirit Luo Huo and another ancient True Spirit Hundred-Headed Insect that you once encountered. When I saw them, both had been fighting so fiercely that they were left exhausted and wounded, yet even in their final, mutual strikes, they managed to shatter the nexus pathway. As a result, both their bodies and I were all thrown into Xiaoling Tian. Fortunately, I sustained only minor injuries and, in doing so, gained an extraordinary opportunity." Nan Gong Wan replied softly. "Indeed, it must be the remains of these two True Spirits you're referring to!" Han Li was greatly surprised, yet quickly settled into a thoughtful expression. "Indeed. Whether it be Luo Hua or the Hundred-Headed Creature, both are among the top-tier beings even within the realm of true spirit. Aside from that, the vast essence contained within their crystal cores is of immense value to any cultivator—so valuable that, solely through this extraordinary fortune, I have been able to reach this stage of cultivation in such a short span of less than two thousand years, even in Xiaoling Heaven, where the spiritual energy is far below that of the immortal realm. As for you, Lord Han, though you reside within the immortal realm, you have already advanced to the Great Perfection stage within the same timeframe—this is truly beyond comprehension. The more I cultivate, the more I come to realize how difficult it is to transcend the Great Perfection threshold. Even with the true spirit crystal core at my disposal, I still feel uncertain about successfully breaking through that final barrier." Nangong Wan gently turned her head to gaze at Han Li, her face openly revealing her quiet astonishment. "My own advancement to the Great Perfection stage was achieved only after I had prepared a number of contingency plans—my success was truly fortunate." When I emerged from the spatial node at the stage of Huashen, my journey was far from smooth—I was severely wounded during the spatial storm, even losing my spiritual power entirely at one point…” Han Li slowly recounted some of the experiences he had over the years, naturally omitting certain details that were better left unspoken. Nevertheless, upon hearing that Han Li had encountered Yuan Yao in the Yinhe realm and later met Zilin in the Demon Realm, Nangong Wan could not help but display a subtle, half-smiling expression. "Indeed, both Yuan Yao and Zilin have each experienced remarkable fortune. Will it not be the case that when my husband finally ascends to the immortal realm, they will remain steadfast, accompanying him all the way?" "Wan'er is jesting. My encounters with both of them were purely coincidental. As for ascending to the immortal realm—what a daunting task it is! Even now, I have no confidence at all in achieving it." By the way, how did you manage to pass on the Cycle of Rebirth Technique to Ju Ge, especially since her mother has recently made remarkable progress in her cultivation—something that must have been due to your quiet support, hasn't it?" Han Li chuckled slightly before turning to ask about Ju Ge's situation. As for the matters concerning Zi Ling and Yuan Yao, his wife naturally knew them best. Now that she suddenly brought this up, it wasn't truly out of jealousy—most of it was more of a playful tone. "Ju Ge was one of the students I discovered after I first achieved a solid foundation in cultivation at Xiao Ling Tian, and she proved to be exceptionally suitable for the Cycle of Rebirth Technique. However, at that time, due to the significant secret I carried—the True Spirit Crystal Core—I was hesitant to formally take her as a disciple, so I arranged for her mother to quietly pass on the technique to her. Ju Ge has not disappointed me; within a short period, she managed to reach the early stage of mastering the technique. Yet, unexpectedly, she ended up drifting into the realm of the Demon Kingdom. As for her mother, I eventually took her as a registered disciple under circumstances that required my reluctant decision. Though she was not suited to cultivate the Cycle of Rebirth Technique, her innate cultivation potential was indeed exceptional. As for me, I would need to break through the Great Perfection stage bottleneck in a few centuries, and thus required a close companion to serve as my protector. That's why I used the true spirit crystals to rapidly elevate her cultivation level to the Lingxu stage within a short time. Should there be no unforeseen circumstances, my original plan was to steadily advance her all the way to the early Consolidation stage before I would consider it complete." Nangong Wan spoke without reservation. "Hehe, do you really think your husband is just an ordinary transcendental being? If I'm not exaggerating, he's even capable of challenging an ancient true spirit—no one knows who will ultimately prevail." Han Li smiled slightly and spoke with complete indifference. "Your husband has such confidence! If Lady Wan didn't know you weren't one to overstate things, she would have found it hard to believe this. By the way, you mentioned bringing me back to the Spiritual Realm—does that mean the channel connecting the two realms hasn't disappeared yet? Hasn't it already been discovered and exposed by the other several clans?" Nan Gong Wan no longer concealed her astonishment, but suddenly remembered something, and quickly asked. "Since I've drawn upon the power of that channel to enter Xiao Ling Tian, the channel itself won't vanish anytime soon. Moreover, I've concealed its precise location with a magical array—ordinary array masters generally can't detect it. Is there anything else you'd like to add, Wan'er?" Han Li, being the discerning person he was, immediately sensed something beneath Nan Gong Wan's words and asked in return. "I've been here at Xiao Ling Tian for many years, and have developed good relationships with several fellow cultivators. Their cultivation levels have now reached their respective bottlenecks, and if they wish to advance further, they will only find hope by returning to the Spirit Realm. Moreover, there are indeed some exceptionally talented human descendants in Xiao Ling Tian. If it's possible, I would kindly suggest that you take these individuals with you when you return to the Spirit Realm." Nan Gong Wan spoke slowly and calmly. "How about this—let them send several representatives to see me here in three days. I'll handle the matter myself." Han Li gently stroked his chin and suddenly smiled.