"Indeed, but have you heard the latest news regarding this demon on the Thunder Roar Continent, Friend Han?" Ming Zun nodded, then suddenly added. "The Thunder Roar Continent? Has he not done something truly astonishing again?" Han Li asked, his expression instantly sharpened. "It's not just astonishing—this time, the impact has surpassed even that of the Blood Sky era, surpassing it in magnitude." Ming Zun said, his tone grave. Then, with a sudden flick of his wrist, he tossed the jade scroll directly toward Han Li. Han Li extended his hand, caught the scroll with one motion, and without hesitation pressed it against his forehead, sending a thread of divine awareness into it. Within just a moment, however, his face grew pale as he gently shifted the scroll aside and slowly addressed the person across from him. "I never expected this formidable demon to have drawn the attention of the Jiaochi Clan, and even to have slain four of their senior cultivators, engaging in a full-scale battle with three ancient true spirits. Yet, what exactly is meant by the 'disappearance' mentioned here?" "It's quite simple—after the battle against the three ancient true spirits, this individual suddenly vanished from the Lei Ming Continent, and no one has been able to locate him since." The elder spoke slowly, his expression of concern remaining unchanged. "Now, has your alliance discovered anything else?" Han Li, ever perceptive, immediately sensed the subtle oddity in the other's demeanor and asked directly. "Your insight is truly remarkable! Indeed, shortly after the battle concluded, our alliance sent several members to investigate the scene of the demon's disappearance. They detected a faint spatial fluctuation and traces of disturbed void space nearby. However, despite employing various methods, our personnel were unable to follow the trail further." Ming Zun explained. "Thus, it appears the demon has not perished at all, but has merely used spatial forces to temporarily evade detection." Han Li's face also showed a slight change. "Exactly—this is likely the case." "The elder replied slowly. "What is Master Ming concerned about, and why has he summoned me to discuss this matter?" Han Li paused and asked in return. "Master Han, your question seems to be one you've already known the answer to. It's no surprise that the ferocious demon could appear on our Fengyuan Continent after the Blood Sky Thunder has already sounded. As a top-tier cultivator of the Human race, and one of the most prominent figures on the Blood Sky Continent, could Master Han truly ignore such a world-class demon? Wouldn't he fear that the demon might suddenly turn its attention to noble families, conducting blood sacrifices upon them? With the Jiaochi Clan—already a superpower—suffering such a severe blow, what if the other, smaller clans on our Fengyuan Continent are now targeted? Then, wouldn't their very existence be at risk?" Ming Zun suddenly smiled and said. "Heh, this point of yours seems rather unusual. With so many diverse clans across the entire Fengyuan Continent, how could the demon so conveniently single out the Human race—such a relatively weaker one—when surely the larger, more prominent clans would stand out more?" Han Li chuckled lightly and remained unconcerned. "Our alliance has already analyzed the characteristics of this ferocious demon's blood sacrifices and found that it seems to have no clear targets—merely showing up whenever there are large gatherings of living beings. Though the noble houses have not previously been prominent, that was only because they lacked top-tier cultivators before. In terms of actual noble population and density of settlement, they are certainly among the leading ranks across the continent. So, Han brother, are you truly certain that this madman won't turn his attention to the nobility?" The red-haired elder spoke calmly. "Are you threatening me, Ming?" Han Li's eyes narrowed slightly, though his expression remained unchanged. "I have absolutely no intention of threatening you. I'm merely reporting the facts. Moreover, it seems this ferocious demon has a genuine connection with you—its likelihood of targeting human nobility is far greater than you might imagine." Ming Zun's face took on a slightly puzzled expression. "What exactly do you mean by that?" Han Li was genuinely taken aback. "I have two portrait sketches here—does my friend Han recognize them?" Ming Zun spoke as he gestured with one hand, flipping over the jade scroll, and then with a few movements of his fingers, a shimmering glow of misty light instantly rolled out from the scroll. Within the radiance, two figures—a man and a woman—were clearly suspended. "Ah... this is..." Han's eyes narrowed slightly, his expression now somewhat surprised. "Then it seems you indeed recognize these two. Could you kindly share a bit of their background with me?" Ming Zun said, completely unsurprised by the response. "I should say I only recognize one of them. This woman, named Bing Feng, though not of human origin, has some personal connection with me. Now, how does this man come into play? Is there some connection between the two? Who exactly is this man?" Han gazed at the portraits for a moment before shaking his head. "As for the man's origin, I'm not entirely certain." We only know that he too is from the Fengyuan Continent, and our alliance has discovered that his true form—revealed during a battle—was a massive centipede with six wings, a being of considerable strength even among those at the Great Perfection stage. It seems he and the Ice Phoenix have greatly provoked this fierce demon, who has been relentlessly pursuing them from the Blood Sky all the way to the Leiming Continent. Indeed, I suspect the demon may eventually turn its attention to the Jiaochi Clan—perhaps due to some actions taken by both of them." Ming Zun said, his tone grave. "A centipede with six wings? Constantly pursued by this demon?" Even though Han Li had always remained composed, a hint of astonishment was visible on his face. "Then, Brother, have you finally recalled something about this person?" Ming Zun asked, his gaze sharp. "If I'm not mistaken, this man appears to be one of my old acquaintances—though I never expected him to have turned out this way." Han Li said, gazing at the portrait thoughtfully. "So both of them are old friends of yours. Then, it seems the human race is truly in peril. Should that madman learn of these two's origins, he might truly make a dash to the noble houses. Ming Zun spoke slowly. "That's somewhat exaggerated, yet I find myself unable to remain entirely detached. But I wonder—where are they now? Are they still on the Thunder Continent?" Han Li asked, frowning slightly. "According to our investigations, these two have seemingly vanished almost simultaneously with the dreadful demon—first one, then the other. Since you know them well, do you think they might have gone somewhere in particular?" Ming Zun asked, gazing intently at Han Li. "That's difficult to say. Though I know them, I haven't seen them in many years." Han Li shook his head, speaking calmly. "Could it be that they've returned to Fengyuan to seek you out?" Ming Zun pressed on without letting up. "It's certainly possible. If they indeed do return, I shall certainly be in a tangle. Speaking of this, I'd like to ask Brother Ming a question: in your opinion, what is the likelihood that the dreadful demon is actually a celestial being from the Immortal Realm?" Han Li sighed and suddenly asked, "I'd say there's a 99% chance." Ming Zun's face slightly changed, but after a moment's thought, he replied honestly. "Why are you so certain?" Han Li stroked his chin, his tone serious. "It's simple—this person's several divine techniques are indeed secret methods from the Immortal Realm. I can guarantee that. My ancestor was a direct descendant of Immortals. While some of the Immortal Realm's techniques haven't been passed down, certain descriptions and detailed explanations have indeed been preserved." Ming Zun smiled slightly, a touch of humor in his voice. "So it is. Then, this person is truly an Immortal—no surprise at all. Yet, you've summoned me and spoken so much, surely you don't intend for Han Li to face this Immortal alone, do you?" Han Li asked, remaining neutral. "Han Daojun, you're being too modest," Ming Zun replied. "How could I possibly have such a thought?" As for my proposal, I have only one thing in mind—to see all of us stand together for the good of the Fengyuan Continent. We from the various realms and the Immortal Realm have lost touch for countless years. Now, suddenly, such a powerful immortal has arrived. We still don’t know what his true intentions are. Should he indeed decide to launch a full-scale assault upon our continent, we—these top-tier cultivators—will have to gather together, pool our strength, and either compel him to withdraw or completely subdue him. Otherwise, if we scatter, he will gradually eliminate us one by one." Ming Zun spoke with a sharp expression on his face. "A united alliance? It seems the Blood Sky Continent’s Blood Way sect has attempted something similar before, yet they still fell to the enemy’s overwhelming power." Han Li’s expression slightly shifted, yet he slowly asked, "The people of Blood Sky must have underestimated their opponent. Before fully understanding the enemy’s origins, they only gathered around fifteen cultivators of the Great Multiplication stage, among whom only a few were true powerhouses. Their failure was therefore inevitable." This alliance proposed by Ming is not merely a gathering of strong contenders from the Blood Sky Realm, but also includes the active participation of several powerful True Elms from our own alliance. Together, they will surely achieve a decisive victory. Even if a Daoist Immortal is exceptionally strong, should their power be largely sealed, they would absolutely be unable to stand against the combined strength of our alliance." Ming Master spoke with unwavering confidence. "Could you truly assemble such a large number of participants? Aside from myself, how many have already agreed to join this effort?" Han Li was genuinely surprised. "Han brother, please rest assured. Besides you, over half of our Daoist companions have already clearly expressed their willingness to join this alliance as soon as this True Immortal steps onto the Fengyuan Continent. The remaining ones, I believe, will also readily agree once we make the connection—after all, no one wants to see such an Immortal freely dominating and acting with impunity on this continent." Ming Master replied without hesitation. "Since Ming brother has thought this through so thoroughly, I shall tentatively agree to join." "But should it come to it that your alliance fails to gather enough strong contenders, I shall leave immediately upon arrival, even if I make it to the scene." After pondering for a while with a fluctuating expression, Han Li finally nodded. "Ha ha, Brother Han, please rest assured. Should we truly fall short of personnel, I won't simply die in vain. Take this messenger scroll—keep it safe. As soon as I receive any news of the true immortal, I will immediately relay it to all of you and arrange for you to gather together promptly." Ming Zun laughed heartily, clearly delighted. Then, with a single hand motion, a pale silver scroll shot forth from his hand. Han Li nodded in response and, with a simple roll of his sleeve, silently tucked the scroll into his sleeve.