Xiong Shan slowly said, "Fellow Icy Flame, don't be provoked by this person. I don't have any ulterior motives. I only did this to prevent enemies like this from interfering while we were concentrating on breaking the restriction.
Now, it seems it's extremely necessary, "Xiong Shan slowly said, glancing at Han Li.
When the Icy Flame Ancestor heard this, her expression relaxed slightly. At the same time, her eyes flickered with hesitation.
If that's the case, why did you secretly release it? Why didn't you tell Fellow Icy Flame? "Han Li chuckled and said indifferently.
Xiong Shan choked and awkwardly said, "This … the situation forced me to do so. This matter was indeed inappropriate."
In truth, he didn't use this move to launch a sneak attack on the Icy Flame Ancestor. More importantly, he wanted to take the initiative in a sudden situation. Of course, he was also somewhat on guard against the Icy Flame Ancestor. Now that Han Li had stirred up the situation, it was naturally difficult to explain.
The Icy Flame Ancestor's expression turned cold again, and she indifferently said, "Fellow Xiong, this matter isn't your fault. I was too trusting of others and was too careless."
When Xiong Shan heard this, he knew he was in the wrong and didn't explain further.
"Fellow Icy Flame, you and I can be considered old acquaintances. Although there are many good things in this Dim Cold Palace, as the saying goes, risk and opportunity coexist. There must be a lot of danger inside. Why don't we work together?
You know my strength. I should be able to help you a lot, "Han Li said to the Icy Flame Ancestor.
The Icy Flame Ancestor frowned and didn't say anything.
Han Li glanced at Xiong Shan and smiled, "Don't worry, Fellow Daoist Leng Yan. I am indebted to you for passing on the Great Heavenly Star Origin Arts to me. Although I am not a good person, I wouldn't plot against a friend."
A cold light flashed in Xiong Shan's eyes and he snorted.
The Icy Flame Ancestor pondered for a moment and smiled, "Very well. If that's the case, then we'll travel together. I hope Friend Han will take care of me."
Han Li nodded and smiled, "Fellow Icy Flame is too polite. Since that's the case, let's first break the last starlight restriction."
"What do you two mean?" Xiong Shan saw that Han Li and Icy Flame Ancestor were chatting happily, and his expression became somewhat unsightly.
"Fellow Daoist Xiong, please don't misunderstand.
Actually, there isn't any deep hatred between us. It's just that Your Excellency didn't allow me to explain before rashly attacking, causing a bit of a misunderstanding.
In my opinion, it is better to let this matter go.
Right now, we only have one goal. It's better to work together and break this restriction. There's not much time left for us. "Han Li turned his head to look at Xiong Shan and said.
"Friend Han's words aren't wrong. The current situation is beneficial to both sides.
Fellow Leng Yan, I was being mean before, so I hope you don't mind. If we find treasures in the future, I will let you choose one first. "Hearing this, Xiong Shan pondered for a moment before he smiled and said.
"You're far too kind, Fellow Daoist Bear Mountain. In fact, with Friend Han and this fellow Daoist joining us, our chances of success have naturally increased.
How should I address you, Fellow Daoist? "
Hearing this, the Icy Flames Ancestor smiled slightly. He did not decline, but his gaze turned to Lu Yuqing.
Hearing this, Xiong Shan also looked at Lu Yuqing, then looked at Han Li.
"Senior must be joking. With my insignificant cultivation, how could I dare to speak to you two as equals?
I'm just following Brother Han to gain some experience. If you have any treasures that don't catch your eye, just give me one or two. "Before Han Li could speak, Lu Yuqing quickly waved her hand.
The woman seemed to have heard something from the conversation between Han Li and the Icy Flames Ancestor, so she changed the way she addressed Han Li.
Hearing this, the expressions of the Icy Flames Ancestor and Xiong Shan relaxed slightly, but they did not say anything else.
"To avoid any undue delay, let's begin.
Please continue to break the restriction, I will act at the same time. "Han Li did not explain much and said.
"Okay!" Xiong Shan and Xiong Shan responded.
With that, Xiong Shan waved his hand and put away the golden longsword and banner. His figure then flickered and landed where he was before. His ten fingers moved like a wheel in front of him.
The Icy Flames Ancestor also turned around and performed a hand seal. The five Spirit Treasures in the air began to move again, and the five-colored pillar of light began to flicker again.
The starlight barrier shone brightly, and a layer of dazzling starlight rose up. There were countless patterns of stars within it, constantly turning up and down. It seemed to contain profound principles, and was extremely ingenious.
Balls of five-colored light shot out from the pillar of light one after another and struck the starlight barrier.
A series of loud explosions rang out, and the starlight barrier that had originally calmed down trembled again, emitting bursts of dazzling starlight.
Han Li put away the Seven Glorious Star Ring in front of him. He did not take out any treasures, and instead operated the Great Heavenly Star Energy Art with all his strength. Dazzling starlight appeared on his arms.
Immediately afterward, his arms blurred, and suddenly turned into two phantoms, violently attacking the starlight barrier.
In an instant, the sound of fist winds whistling loudly rang out!
Numerous starlight fist shadows alternated, and like a storm, they ruthlessly smashed into the starlight barrier.
Lu Yuqing did not stand to the side and do nothing. A green light flashed in her hand, and a green feather fan appeared. She fiercely fanned it.
Countless green wind blades flew out, hitting the starlight barrier.
The four of them joined forces, and their power was immediately earth-shattering.
Although the starlight barrier was mysterious, it could not withstand such a fierce attack from the four of them. The dazzling starlight on its surface quickly dimmed, and soon became only a thin layer.
But at this moment, the sky above the island suddenly rumbled with a muffled sound.
The white mist in the sky seemed to be stimulated by something, and began to spin, forming a huge vortex.
Han Li's brows furrowed as he looked up into the sky.
"This is the starlight barrier communicating with the power of the stars in the sky to replenish itself.
If we can't break it in one go, it will quickly return to its previous state. Everyone, don't hold back! "Xiong Shan shouted.
"That's right, we must do it in one go. We can't let this barrier recover!" Cold Flame Ancestor also quickly said.
The two of them quickly formed hand seals, and the five-colored pillar of light shone brightly. Countless five-colored balls of light shot out, and in an instant, they condensed together to form the huge ball of light from before, and shot toward the starlight barrier.
Han Li raised an eyebrow, and his lips also opened and closed as he began to chant.
A layer of golden light appeared around his body, and his body rapidly expanded, becoming several times larger in the blink of an eye. At the same time, a layer of golden fur appeared on the surface of his body, and he took on the form of a Giant Mountain Ape.
On his chest, 18 dazzling stars shone brightly, and the golden light on his body complemented each other.
The Giant Mountain Ape clenched his fists, and pounded his chest. Then, with a low roar, he fiercely punched out.
Golden light flashed in the air, and an incomparably huge golden fist shadow appeared. The fist shadow was entwined with wisps of starlight power, and it landed on the starlight barrier.
Lu Yuqing also let out a delicate shout, and the green feather fan in her hand shone with azure light. As she waved it, a gust of azure wind surged out, and immediately turned into an azure wind dragon, fiercely striking down.
Several earth-shattering explosions rang out in succession!
The starlight barrier distorted violently, and cracks finally appeared on it, and quickly spread out.
"Bang!" A loud sound echoed!
The starlight barrier shattered, and turned into incomparably dense starlight that filled the sky.
However, this starlight didn't scatter, and instead quickly gathered in one place, and transformed into a huge whirlpool. An indescribably terrifying suction force swept out from it.
Han Li and the others didn't even have time to react, and were sucked into the huge starlight whirlpool with a "whoosh".
Han Li only felt the scenery in front of him become blurry, and his mind became dizzy.
When his vision recovered, he was already on a wide stone platform, and the Cold Flame Ancestor and the others were also nearby. Their eyes were tightly shut, and it seemed as if they hadn't woken up yet. Judging from their positions, they were roughly in the same position as when they had joined forces to cast a spell to break the restriction.
This stone platform was navy blue in color, and was over a thousand feet in size. It gave off a simple and unadorned feeling.
Astonishingly, there was a transmission spell under the four people's feet. It was still humming, and emitting bursts of white light.
Han Li's mind was still a little dizzy at this time, and he shook his head to clear his mind a little. Then, he looked around.
He was currently in a blue space, and a sun was hanging in the sky. White clouds were drifting, and a cool breeze was blowing. It was no longer the black sea that was filled with icy mist.
"It seems that this is the real You Han Palace …" Han Li thought, and looked ahead.
About a mile in front of the stone platform was a mountain peak. It was tall and straight, and its peak was hidden in the clouds. It was at least four or five thousand feet high.
The entire mountain peak was silvery white, and the mountain was also extremely steep.
The top of the mountain peak was surrounded by white clouds, and a faint purple light was flickering. Looking from here, one could faintly see that there was a purple palace in the purple light.
A straight and steep staircase extended from the purple palace at the top of the mountain all the way to the foot of the mountain.
The staircase was also silvery white, and it was sparkling. It looked extremely spectacular, as if it was a staircase leading to the heavens.
Han Li looked at the scene in front of him, and his heart moved.
However, the next moment, he suddenly wrinkled his brows.
For some reason, the environment in front of him gave him a faint sense of familiarity.
Han Li looked around again, and tried hard to recall, but to no avail. He shook his head, and no longer thought about it, raised his foot, and was about to walk out of the formation.
However, as soon as he did that, a huge force surged out of the teleportation formation, and firmly restrained his body, making him unable to move.
He immediately frowned, and looked at the white light around him, and a hint of thought flashed across his face.
Not long after, the Icy Flames Ancestor, Xiong Shan, and Lu Yuqing also woke up one after another.
Lu Yuqing let out a soft exclamation when she saw the scene in front of her.
The Icy Flames Ancestor and Xiong Shan did not care about anything else, and their eyes were fixed on the purple palace at the top of the mountain. Their eyes were burning with passion.
However, the two of them did not move.
"Is this the real You Han Palace … It is indeed spectacular," Lu Yuqing exclaimed, and stepped forward.
However, her body stiffened, and she could not move at all. Her pretty face immediately changed.
"This teleportation formation is still in operation. We can only leave when it completely stops," the Icy Flames Ancestor said slowly.
Lu Yuqing was stunned when she heard that, and she nodded at the Icy Flames Ancestor to express her gratitude.
Han Li glanced at the Icy Flames Ancestor, and did not say anything.
The reason why he used some provocative methods to rope this person over was because this person had already entered this place before.