227: Jiyin Island Han Li

Purple Spirit's clear voice was like an invisible heavy hammer, striking Han Li's heart.

The flame of hope he had just ignited was instantly extinguished by a basin of ice water, leaving only a wisp of smoke.

It's over.

Han Li's heart instantly turned cold; he knew it would be difficult to escape today.

Just as he was in this abyss of despair, the corner of Han Li's eye suddenly caught sight of the ordinary-looking, inwardly restrained middle-aged man behind Purple Spirit.

It's him!

The one who met him at Black Rock Reef and carried out the Scorpion Island mission with him!

Although he didn't know why he was here, this was undoubtedly the last, and only, straw of hope!

Thoughts raced through Han Li's mind, and almost instinctively, he bowed again to Lin Feng, who was disguised as Profound Bone, his voice carrying a hint of imperceptible tremor.

"Does this Elder still recognize this Junior?"

He didn't dare to speak too clearly because Extreme Yin was still present.

He could only hint, saying, "You and I once... teamed up at Black Rock Reef outside the city."

As soon as these words were spoken, all eyes in the hall instantly focused on Lin Feng.

Extreme Yin Old Ancestor's movements also paused, and he looked at Lin Feng with a puzzled expression.

This person looked very unfamiliar, and his aura was only at Core Formation Perfection; he seemed to be an unknown Elder of Star Palace.

During the Scorpion Island battle, his split soul was ambushed by a golden light and instantly annihilated; he didn't even see the appearance of the attacker.

Therefore, he did not recognize Profound Bone.

Facing the gazes of everyone present, Lin Feng merely raised his eyelids indifferently, his gaze falling on Han Li.

The corner of his mouth curved slightly upward, forming a half-smile.

Facing the several gazes that converged on him, especially Han Li's eyes filled with anticipation and pleading, Lin Feng merely smiled faintly.

"I've only met him once."

He paused, then uttered three final words that completely froze Han Li.

"Irrelevant."

As his voice fell, Lin Feng no longer looked at Han Li, but instead turned to Ling Yuling in front of him and nodded slightly.

Ling Yuling immediately understood.

She bowed from afar to Wan Tianming of the Righteous Path, her voice clear and cold: "Sect Leader Wan, Fellow Daoists, we shall go ahead."

With that, she wasted no time, taking Purple Spirit and Lin Feng, transforming into three streaks of light, and directly rushing into the spinning light gate, their figures instantly disappearing.

The Star Palace people just left like that?

A glint flashed in Wan Tianming's eyes as he glanced at Barbarian Hu and Madam Wen from the Demonic Path side; their gazes met for an instant in the air, and each had their own thoughts.

"Hmph, putting on an act."

Wan Tianming snorted coldly, flicked his horsetail whisk, and said to the two Nascent Soul Cultivators behind him: "Let's go!"

The members of the Righteous Path Alliance also transformed into several streaks of light, following closely behind, and disappeared into the light gate.

In the vast White Jade Plaza, in the blink of an eye, only the four Nascent Soul Old Ancestors of the Demonic Path remained, along with... Old Devil Han, who was like a lamb awaiting slaughter.

The atmosphere instantly became incredibly oppressive.

"Hehehe..."

Extreme Yin Old Ancestor's grating laughter broke the silence.

He, Barbarian Hu, and Qing Yi Hermit slowly surrounded Han Li, observing him unreservedly, as if admiring an interesting plaything.

Extreme Yin Old Ancestor's intentions were clear; he wanted the Blood Jade Spider on Han Li, as this item was key to seizing the void sky cauldron.

However, Barbarian Hu and Qing Yi Hermit were unaware of the inside story and were merely curious why Extreme Yin, this old fox, was so interested in a Core Formation Early Stage Junior.

Although the three of them belonged to the Demonic Path, they each harbored their own ulterior motives, and their Alliance was fragile and easily broken.

Thoughts raced through Extreme Yin Old Ancestor's mind; he had to firmly bind Han Li and his Blood Jade Spider to his side.

He reined in his Killing Intent, forced a smile that was uglier than crying, but his voice remained sinister.

"Little Friend Han, don't panic."

"This Old Ancestor observes your outstanding talent and extraordinary bone structure, most suitable for Cultivating the supreme Demonic Technique of my Jiyin Island lineage."

He took a step forward, the black Qi almost touching Han Li's face.

"How about you join my Jiyin Island lineage and become my Disciple? I guarantee your cultivation will be worry-free, and from now on, no one in this Chaotic Star Sea will dare to bully you for being a Loose Cultivator!"

These words sounded like a question, but the undeniable tone clearly conveyed a final ultimatum.

Han Li's heart was cold.

He knew he had no choice.

Refusal meant death.

Becoming a Disciple might offer a glimmer of hope.

The humiliation and unwillingness in his heart flashed by, then were suppressed by a strong will to survive.

A great man can bend and stretch!

Old Devil Han was no ordinary person either; in an instant, the panicked expression on his face completely vanished.

He took a deep breath, bowed deeply to Extreme Yin Old Ancestor, his expression becoming composed, and said in a clear voice:

"Junior Han Li has long admired Extreme Yin Old Ancestor's prestige; to see your esteemed face today is truly a blessing of three lifetimes! To be able to become your Disciple is even more than I could ask for!"

His unyielding yet composed demeanor made the three Demonic Path giants look at him with a new light.

Especially Extreme Yin Old Ancestor, who secretly nodded in his heart.

"This child's Heart-Nature is quite resilient; good, good. My useless grandson Wu Chou was lost on Scorpion Island last time. If I can seize the void sky cauldron with this child's help, taking him as a Personal Disciple might not be a bad idea."

Thinking of this, Extreme Yin Old Ancestor's mood brightened considerably.

Thus, Extreme Yin Old Ancestor immediately had Old Devil Han kowtow and perform the Disciple-taking ceremony on the spot.

A Disciple-taking ceremony, performed under duress and temptation, was thus hastily completed.

After the ceremony, the atmosphere in the hall noticeably eased.

Extreme Yin Old Ancestor was in a good mood and immediately took out two items from his Storage Pouch, handing them to Han Li.

"Good Disciple, this is the White Rhino Pendant, which can keep you warm and can be used during the second trial, the Lava Path, in this Void Heaven Palace. This Brahma Pearl has the effect of calming the mind and soul, and can ensure you pass the third trial, the Marvelous Illusion. Consider it your Disciple-taking gift from your Master."

Han Li quickly took them with both hands, expressing his gratitude, but his mind was rapidly calculating the uses of these two treasures.

Barbarian Hu, seeing this, grumbled, "Old ghost, you're quite generous. Fine, kid, catch this!"

He casually tossed something, and a yellow light flew over; it was an ancient-looking inner armor covered with runes.

"This is the Emperor Lin Armor, my former inner armor. No one below Nascent Soul can break your defense. However, you can only use it within this Void Heaven Palace; it will automatically return to me after you leave, so don't even think about keeping it!"

Qing Yi Hermit, fanning himself with a feather fan, also smiled.

"Since Brother Man and Brother Extreme Yin have both given gifts, I can't be stingy either."

He flicked his fingertip, and a tiny green needle, as fine as an ox's hair, flew to Han Li's front, hovering motionless.

"This is the Azure Nether Needle Talisman Treasure; its power is comparable to a Nascent Soul Cultivator's strike. It's a life-saving item, so keep it safe."

Han Li naturally accepted all gifts, carefully putting away the meeting gifts from the three "Junior Martial Uncles," but his heart was filled with mixed emotions.

Who would have thought that he would become involved with Demonic Path magnates in such a way?

Just then, Madam Wen, who had been resting with her eyes closed as if she were an outsider, suddenly opened her eyes.

Her cold gaze swept over the others, her delicate brows slightly furrowed, and her tone carried a hint of impatience.

"I'm going in first."

Before her voice faded, her entire being transformed into a brilliant sword light, tearing through the air, and instantly disappeared into the light gate, seemingly unwilling to wait any longer.

The remaining three looked at each other.

Extreme Yin Old Ancestor let out a dry laugh, breaking the awkward silence.

He patted Han Li's shoulder, his tone much warmer.

"Good Disciple, now that you've put away the treasures, come in with your Master."

He waved his black sleeve, enveloping Han Li, and together with Barbarian Hu and Qing Yi Hermit, they transformed into three streaks of Demonic light, disappearing into the light gate.