I am a mortal who has achieved enlightenment through burning my secrets

Chapter 217 Calculation and Arrangement

"Since you're unwilling to infiltrate directly, why not use a feint to lure us away from our prey?"

"No..." Faced with such an immature suggestion, Han Li felt it was inappropriate from the bottom of his heart, but before he could refute it, he was rejected by the Six Extremes Saint Ancestor in a vehement manner.

"Han Li, don't even think about testing my patience! With me, the Holy Ancestor of the Demon Realm, protecting you, what do you have to fear?"

To be honest, Han Li's talent for cultivation wasn't that great, but he always had a tenacity. She had witnessed him break through his limits multiple times after being infused with demonic energy.

This cautious and timid nature of his was utterly baffling to her. Not only was he afraid to face the "Lord of the Heavenly Palace," but now he even hesitated to attack a late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator. "You're a late-stage Deity Transformation cultivator! A whole realm lower!"

Next, under the guidance of a sixth-level Saint Ancestor, Han Li set up a teleportation array not far from Kunwu Mountain, and then set up the other end next to a large spirit stone mine five million miles away.

"Isn't this place too close to Kunwu Mountain?!"

Looking at the newly set-up teleportation array beneath his feet, Han Li protested once again. It was less than five million li, and even a late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator going all out would only need a day or two to make a round trip.

If he fails to break the seal in Kunwu Mountain within the next day or two, then he'll be in big trouble.

He could break a seal in just a few hours before, but the seal on Kunwu Mountain must be much stronger than those in other places, and it will definitely take longer to break.

"This is one of the largest spirit stone mines in this world, and also the largest spirit stone mine furthest from Kunwu Mountain."

"Furthermore, there are no other spirit stone mines with teleportation arrays nearby, so there's no need to worry about them using it as a transit point!"

"Only if there is a problem with such a spirit stone mine could it attract the attention of the Lord of the Heavenly Palace."

"Don't even think about going any further!"

Han Li was somewhat helpless after the proposal was met with a vehement rejection from a Level 6 Saint Ancestor. He could only urge himself to be extra cautious in his future actions.

"Based on my observations over this period of time, there must be a teleportation array here that leads to Kunwu Mountain. If we want to buy some time, we must destroy this teleportation array!"

"Based on our previous observations while infiltrating other spirit stone mines, those guarding the teleportation arrays are generally the strongest individuals in the area!"

Han Li had been preparing for this day for more than half a year, and had infiltrated other small and medium-sized spirit stone mines several times to observe the personnel arrangements. Only in this way could he know that teleportation arrays would definitely be set up in medium and large-sized spirit stone mines.

"Don't worry, from what I've observed, there don't seem to be any Nascent Soul cultivators in this Heavenly Palace. Even if there are, they're most likely in seclusion in Kunwu Mountain! You can make your move with peace of mind!"

The sixth-level Saint Ancestor was truly frightened by Han Li's cautiousness, and he really didn't want to delay any longer.

"Fine!" Han Li replied reluctantly.

……

A few days later.

"Are they finally going to make their move?"

When Daoist Hongchen realized that the pills he had refined had been destroyed, it meant that the subordinate who had taken them had been murdered. He immediately abandoned all his other duties. As orders were issued, the colossal Heavenly Palace began operating at full capacity.

First, they discovered that the teleportation array had been destroyed, and then they immediately activated the backup teleportation array!

That's right, it's the backup teleportation array!

Knowing all along that someone was eyeing Kunwu Mountain, how could he not make preparations? He had long ago set up a backup teleportation array within a radius of about a hundred miles in each of the major resource-producing areas. Although these teleportation arrays were unguarded, they were therefore well-hidden.

A magnificent cauldron, several dozen feet tall, flew out from the bottom of the Heavenly Flame Refining Tower, then shrank to the size of a person and landed on a teleportation array. Several mid-grade spirit stones were thrown into it, and after a flash of light, they disappeared without a trace.

Compared to his fragile body, he didn't even need to use something like the Great Teleportation Token; he could traverse the void simply by relying on the outer shell of the Dao artifact. In a desolate mountain, the figure of the Ten Thousand Feet Red Dust Furnace floated out from the ground, then transformed back into a size of several dozen feet and sped towards the spirit stone mine.

Above the collapsed spirit stone mine, a figure in black robes stood with his hands hanging down, surrounded by several magical artifacts, seemingly on guard against something.

Although Han Li had set up numerous warning formations around the mine beforehand, he was still somewhat flustered at this moment. He wasn't sure who the first person to arrive would be.

Moreover, even right after he committed the murder, his body was already tainted with something strange that even a knowledgeable sixth-level Saint Ancestor could not remove.

This means that he only has this one chance to go deep into Kunwu Mountain. If he fails, he will be hunted down and killed.

However, although Han Li was worried, he was not yet in despair, because his ascension was a foregone conclusion.

Moreover, he was confident that his strength had already reached the pinnacle of this realm, and even if he were no match for the mysterious "Lord of the Heavenly Palace," escaping from his grasp would not be a problem.

Looking at the mountain peaks that were faintly visible hundreds of miles away, Han Li was finally less anxious. He had already set up several layers of arrays on the mountain in advance, which should be enough to delay the Lord of the Heavenly Palace for a while. He had plenty of time to activate the teleportation array.

"Be careful, he's coming!"

Before Han Li could detect any movement, he heard the warning from the Six Extremes Saint Ancestor.

Following the guidance of the sixth-level Saint Ancestor, Han Li looked behind him, his eyes emitting several inches of black light. This was a demonic eye, an ability derived from one of the six great dharma forms of demonic arts. With his current level, even without using the dharma form to possess him, he could borrow a trace of the dharma form's power.

A black dot suddenly appeared in his field of vision, then grew larger and larger until Han Li could see its appearance clearly.

It was a rather ornate alchemy furnace, which looked to be over ten feet tall, with a phantom figure floating above it.

Upon seeing the figure, Han Li's pupils contracted. His guess was indeed correct; the Heavenly Palace was indeed related to his nominal master, and this pill furnace that appeared out of nowhere seemed to be a fragment of his master's soul.

However, although he was nervous, he did not turn around and run away. He was indeed afraid of his master, but this was just an avatar, and it could only exert a fraction of the original body's strength. It should not be a threat to him.

Not only that, he can also take this opportunity to learn about his master's methods so that he can prepare in advance in the future.

"Han Li, run!"

Before Han Li could actually engage the cauldron, he suddenly heard the urging voice of the sixth-level Saint Ancestor within his body.

escape?
Upon hearing this word, Han Li instinctively used his escape technique to run towards the hilltop where defensive formations and teleportation arrays were set up.

He didn't know why he was running, but he just kept running.

"There's no mistake, this is the aura of the laws!"

"I never imagined that such a thing would exist in this world!"

Han Li detected three parts doubt, six parts surprise, and one part worry in the voice of the sixth-level Saint Ancestor.

He didn't know what a law was, but he was certain it was an extremely dangerous thing.

"Hahaha! I never expected that such a thing would exist in this world. Although it is only a replica, it must contain a fragment of a Xuan Tian spiritual treasure. Otherwise, it would be impossible for it to generate such power of law."

"Han Li, don't go to Kunwu Mountain. Take advantage of the formation's obstruction and ascend directly to the Demon Realm!"

"After I relay the message to my main body, you will definitely receive your share of the benefits!"

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(End of this chapter)