Han Li only nodded noncommittally at Daoist Huyan's words. He wasn't all that surprised.
This was the True Immortal Plane, a place with various immortal regions and high-level True Immortals everywhere. Even so, it was not much different from the Mortal Plane and Spirit Plane. Battles between cultivators would never cease. Every day, countless sects would be destroyed and the plundering of cultivation techniques was nothing new.
After all, since Daoist Hu Yan had brought this up, then it was obvious that it wasn't just for the sake of explaining the origins of the True Word Transformation Scripture, and there ought to be more to it.
As expected, Daoist Huyan paused for a moment before continuing.
"Of course, there's nothing much to say about this. What I want to say is that this True Word Transmigration Scripture doesn't only have three levels. The complete True Word Transmigration Scripture actually has a total of nine levels."
"What?!" Han Li's expression changed and his eyes were filled with excitement.
As his cultivation improved ceaselessly over the years, especially after he reached the peak of the advanced-stage of the True Immortal Realm, he'd indeed started to consider the cultivation technique after he advanced to the Golden Immortal Realm, and he'd tried to inquire about other cultivation techniques related to the Laws of Time through many channels. Unfortunately, he'd come up empty handed. Who would have thought that the True Word Transmutation Scripture actually had a follow-up cultivation technique?
To him, this was undoubtedly a great thing.
Han Li took a deep breath and calmed himself down before asking, "In that case, why did Senior Baili only place the first three layers of the True Word Transformation Sutra in the Torch Dragon Sect and announce that there are only three layers to the True Word Transformation Sutra?"
Daoist Huyan sighed and said slowly, "In the entire True Immortal Dimension, cultivation techniques related to the Laws of Time are extremely rare, and those that can be cultivated to the Golden Immortal Realm can already be said to be secrets that aren't passed down to outsiders. The True Word Transmigration Scripture that only has three stages has already been taken to be one of the ultimate cultivation techniques of the Torch Dragon Sect. If others were to find out that this cultivation technique actually has nine stages, then I'm afraid it would draw a great deal of trouble."
"That is indeed the case." Han Li nodded. He agreed with this point.
"Actually, Daolord Baili didn't obtain the complete version of this cultivation method back then. He only obtained the first six levels.
Now, this cultivation method is in my hands, "Daoist Huyan added.
"Senior, if you have something to say, please say it directly." Although Han Li's expression was as calm as before, his heart was moved as he spoke.
"As long as you are willing to enter the Netherfrost Immortal Mansion with us and help me obtain something, I can teach you the last three levels of the cultivation technique after we succeed," Daoist Huyan said with a smile.
When Han Li heard this, he stroked his chin with a pensive expression.
Daoist Huyan stood with his hands clasped behind his back. He seemed very calm, as if he was not worried at all that Han Li would reject his offer.
"If what Senior Huyan said is true, then I might consider your request.
However, I want to confirm if Senior really has the continuation of the 'True Word Transformation Scripture' in your hands. "Han Li raised his head and said after a long while.
Daoist Huyan was startled. He nodded and took out a jade slip with a flip of his hand. With a wave of his hand, he formed a seal and tapped on the jade slip a few times. Then, he threw the jade slip to Han Li.
Han Li caught the jade slip and probed it with his divine sense. After a long while, he nodded and said, "That's right. It's the continuation of the 'True Word Transformation Scripture'."
There wasn't much content within the jade slip, and it was only a few lines of the cultivation technique's incantation. But since he'd already cultivated the True Word Transformation Scripture to the third level, he was naturally able to discern if this was the cultivation technique that followed closely behind the fourth level with a slight discernment.
"Hehe, since that's the case, then let's reach an agreement …" Daoist Huyan said with a chuckle.
"Wait a moment. Before I agree, I still have a question to ask the two of you." Han Li suddenly interrupted Daoist Huyan.
Daoist Huyan was startled, but he didn't get angry. He said, "Fellow Daoist Li, please ask away."
Daoist Huyan stared at Daoist Huyan and slowly said, "I'm only a True Immortal cultivator. My abilities and strength are far inferior to the two of you. Even if I enter, I won't be able to help the two of you much.
Senior Hu Yan paid such a great price to invite me along. I'm sure there must be a reason. I need to know this reason. "Han Li stared at Daoist Huyan and slowly said.
"Regarding this question, even if you didn't ask, I would've explained it in a while.
I've already said that we're entering the Netherfrost Immortal Abode to obtain an item. If Fellow Daoist Huyan's True Word Treasure Wheel is complemented during this process, the success rate will greatly increase, "Daoist Huyan said with a smile.
Han Li frowned and said, "Since we're going to obtain a treasure, competition is unavoidable. When the time comes, I'm afraid that there will be many dangers, right?"
Daoist Huyan glanced at Yun Ni and said with a faint smile, "There will naturally be dangers. However, the 'True Word Transformation Scripture' is extremely precious. If you want to obtain it, you will naturally have to take some risks. Of course, we will do our best to protect you within our capabilities."
When Han Li heard this, his brows didn't loosen. It seemed that he was still hesitating.
Daoist Huyan said, "How about this? In order to express my sincerity, as long as you enter the Immortal Abode with me, I will teach you the fourth layer of the 'True Word Transformation Scripture'. Once we obtain that item, I will give you the next two layers."
When Han Li heard this, he revealed a slightly surprised expression. After a brief moment of silence, he tacitly agreed to this matter.
Daoist Huyan smiled and asked, "How about it? Does Fellow Daoist Li have any other questions?"
"No." Han Li shook his head.
Daoist Huyan laughed and said, "Alright, then our agreement is reached. Don't worry, after the matter is completed, I will naturally fulfill my promise."
"I've known Senior for many years. Naturally, I have no doubts about this." Han Li faintly smiled.
When Daoist Huyan saw this, he smiled and said, "Fellow Daoist Li, please board the flying boat. After all, this place is desolate and frightening. It's not good to stay here for long."
Han Li sized up the yellow flying boat for a moment before he flew onto it.
Daoist Huyan waved his hand and struck out an incantation gesture. Bright spirit patterns appeared around the yellow flying boat. In particular, the three yellow crystals shone brightly and emitted three bright rays of light. These rays of light condensed into a yellow ball of light that enveloped the flying boat.
The ball of light spun around and shot forward at an incomparably fast speed.
The yellow ball of light emitted a unique aura fluctuation. It seemed to be able to restrain the desolate and frightening winds. Wherever it passed, the surrounding Yin wind and black Qi automatically retreated to the sides. They were unable to enter the yellow ball of light in the slightest.
As Han Li sat on the flying boat, he couldn't hear the whistling of the Yin wind outside. He couldn't help but feel somewhat astonished.
He didn't know what kind of treasure this flying boat was. It seemed to have a similar effect to his Air-frozen Bead. However, it was ten times more powerful. Presumably, Daoist Huyan and Yun Ni had relied on this flying boat to traverse the desolate and frightening winds.
With this thought in mind, he carefully sized up the yellow flying boat. He especially took a few more glances at the three yellow crystals on the flying boat.
Yun Ni, who was at the side, noticed Han Li's gaze and explained, "These crystals were transformed from the remains of an Evil Warding Beast."
Is it the legendary beast that can seek good fortune and avoid calamity? "Han Li asked in astonishment.
He had once seen the name Evil Warding Beast in an ancient book. This beast was a legendary beast that could innately restrain all ghosts and spirits. It was very famous in the Realm of True Immortals.
There was also a rumor about this beast. It was said that the presence of this beast could drive away bad luck and allow one to enjoy peace. It was known as an auspicious beast. A long time ago, there was a craze to hunt this beast in the Realm of True Immortals. Afterwards, the Evil Warding Beast became rarer and rarer. Now, it was almost extinct.
Yun Ni faintly smiled and said, "I don't know whether the Evil Warding Beast can seek good fortune and avoid calamity. However, this beast is a Pure Yang beast. Huyan used the power of its remains to refine this flying boat to traverse the desolate and frightening winds."
"I see. Senior Huyan is really generous.
By the way, Senior Yun, how is Bai Suyuan now? "Han Li nodded and asked.
"Yuan 'er left the Candle Dragon Path before the Dao Discussion Conference. She is now cultivating in a safe place. Thank you for your concern, Fellow Li," Yun Ni said.
"That's good." Han Li nodded.
When Bai Suyuan was mentioned, he could not help but think of Meng Qianqian and the others who had followed him. In order to not expose his identity, he had not contacted them all these years.
However, everyone had their own path to walk. Meng Qianqian and the others had left his protection. Perhaps they could walk their own path.
Han Li secretly shook his head and stopped thinking about this. He closed his eyes and started cultivating.
Three days passed in the blink of an eye.
The distance that Han Li had spent more than ten days flying was covered in this yellow flying boat in three days.
"So this is the Blackwind Sea …" The three of them stood in the air and looked at the sea in front of them. Daoist Huyan breathed in the salty sea breeze with a hint of surprise in his eyes.
"The Blackwind Sea is at the border of the Northern Frost Celestial Realm. The Spirit Qi of Heaven and Earth here is thin. Naturally, it cannot be compared to other places.
We are now at the northwest border of the Blackwind Sea. This is the map of the entire Blackwind Sea. "Han Li smiled and took out two jade slips with maps and handed them to the two of them.
Daoist Huyan took the jade slips and probed them with his divine sense. He slightly raised his white eyebrows and said, "The Blackwind Sea is really big."
"Although the Blackwind Sea is remote, its area is not smaller than an ordinary continent," Han Li nodded and said.
Daoist Huyan slightly frowned and put away the jade slips. Then, he flipped his hand and waved. A blue light flashed in his hand and an item appeared. It was a blue painting scroll with mountains and rivers drawn on it. It seemed to be a spirit treasure.
"Huh? This is … the Netherfrost Mountain and River Painting!" Han Li let out a soft cry of surprise and stared at the blue painting scroll without blinking.
"Oh, Fellow Daoist Li recognizes this item?" This time, it was Daoist Huyan's turn to be slightly surprised.
A thought occurred to Han Li, and he asked, "I once saw this item being auctioned off at a secret auction prior to the Torch Dragon Dao Conference. However, it was only a fragment of the map at the time, and it was sold for a high price. Could it be that Senior Hu Yan was the one who purchased it?"
"The Netherfrost Mountain and River Painting appeared in the auction before the Dao Discussion Conference?
This is the first time I've heard of this. However, I obtained this painting from somewhere else. It's definitely not the one you saw, "Daoist Huyan said with a look of surprise on his face.
"Oh, in that case, there are two copies of this Netherfrost Mountain and River Painting?
Judging from its name, could it be related to the Netherfrost Celestial Mansion? "Han Li asked while stroking his chin.