?Chapter 962: Volume 6 Spirit Treasures Chapter 959 Rumors of Divinity Transformation Chapter 962: Volume 6 Spirit Treasures Chapter 959 Rumors of Divinity Transformation “Should I address you as Xiang Senior Brother, or should it be Li Senior Brother?” Han Li said with a sudden smile after taking a careful look at the elder.


    “What is Senior Han talking about?


    This junior is a bit confused.


    Could it be that this junior closely resembles someone Senior is acquainted with?” The elder’s eyes shifted slightly, and the previous trace of anomaly vanished, as he replied with a forced smile on his face.


    “Now that it has come to this, why must Senior Brother Xiang continue to hide?


    Do not forget that we cultivators have photographic memories.


    Back in the blood-red forbidden area, the disciples of Yellow Maple Valley who managed to make it out alive were only a few of us.


    Even after so many years, how could I possibly misremember someone?” Han Li said, his eyebrows raised and eyes slightly narrowed.


    This elder was none other than the one who had attempted to form a team with Han Li before the Trial by Blood and Fire, known as Xiang salutes.


    At that time, this elder, with the cultivation of the tenth layer of the Qi Refinement Realm, had managed to emerge from the trial, which had greatly surprised many of the cultivators present.


    However, Han Li’s subsequent performance was even more astonishing, which led everyone to overlook this person.


    Although Han Li had not had much contact with this Senior Brother Xiang at the time, he had become extremely alert after seeing this person emerge alive from the forbidden area, sensing that he might be hiding some secrets.


    Later on, after Han Li had successfully reached the Foundation Establishment and was taken under Martial Ancestor Li Huayuan’s wing, he never saw the elder again, gradually forgetting about him.


    After the six sects of Devil Sect invaded the State of Yue, he became even more uncertain about this person’s life or death.


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    What Han Li had never expected was that, after so many years, he would encounter this same face again in a small sect in the Great Jin.


    How could he not be greatly astonished?


    It should be noted that when the elder appeared in Yellow Maple Valley, he already had the appearance of an old man.


    With so many years passed, even if he were a Qi Refinement Realm cultivator, let alone a Foundation Establishment Stage cultivator, he should have reached the end of his lifespan, turned to dust long ago.


    Yet now, this Senior Brother Xiang looked almost exactly the same as he did over two hundred years ago, which deeply alarmed Han Li.


    At the very least, this person must have played the role of pretending to be a pig to eat a tiger during the Trial by Blood and Fire, although it was unclear what his intention was for infiltrating it.


    Han Li stared unblinkingly at the elder while various thoughts rapidly turned in his mind.


    “The world is so vast, there are no wonders that do not exist.


    It seems that there really is someone in the world who looks exactly like this junior.


    However, Senior has recognized the wrong person.


    My last name is Li, not Xiang.


    Otherwise, if I could indeed form a connection with a person of Senior’s status, why would I deny it?” The elder kept denying any connection, showing no signs of giving in.


    Han Li’s face darkened, and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.


    “If Fellow Daoist says so, it might be that Han has really recognized the wrong person.


    Forget it!


    Perhaps you could first point out some books on paper talisman making to me,” Han Li said after a moment of silence, his expression suddenly softened as he changed the subject.


    “Hehe, Senior, please follow this junior.


    Since our sect is called Heavenly Talisman Sect, naturally we have many books on talisman making stored here.


    However, the more profound books are all on the second floor and above.


    This junior will now show them to Senior,” said the elder with an unchanged smile, and then, as humbly as a common low-level disciple, he respectfully led Han Li straight to the second floor.


    The second floor was set up very similar to the first, with shelves of books filling a not-so-large area.


    While Han Li scanned around, the elder had already moved swiftly.


    Despite his aged appearance, his movements were surprisingly agile, flipping through books quickly from east to west.


    In a matter of moments, he skillfully picked out a bunch of jade slips and, panting, brought them to Han Li with a flattering and pleasing expression:


    “Senior, these are the Daoist paper talisman books collected on this floor.


    There are some more on the third floor; this junior will go fetch them for Senior, to save you the trouble of searching for them.”


    “There’s no need for such trouble.


    These jade slips are enough to keep me busy for a day or two.


    I will find the books on the third floor myself.


    Fellow Daoist need not accompany me here; you can go downstairs and tend to your own affairs,” Han Li said as he stroked his chin and spoke amiably.


    “Then this junior will not disturb Senior’s quiet cultivation.


    If Senior Han has any commands, just call for this junior.


    I will be waiting downstairs at all times,” the elder said with a cheerful smile, and after placing all the jade slips on a nearby shelf, he cautiously backed out of the second floor of the loft.


    Watching the elder’s retreating figure, the smile on Han Li’s face gradually faded, replaced by a trace of solemnity.


    “How is it?


    Monarch Great Development, can you see this person’s cultivation level?


    I’ve just forcefully scanned him with my divine sense and, though I’ve seen through his apparent Qi Refinement cultivation as nothing but an illusion, I couldn’t determine his real mana realm.


    Beneath that layer of false cultivation, his entire body seemed empty and hollow, which is extremely strange.”


    “I feel the same way.


    Although my divine sense is much stronger than yours, the situation I’ve encountered is just like yours,” came the solemn voice of Monarch Great Development.


    “How could this happen?


    Could this person’s Divine Sense actually be much stronger than the senior’s?” Han Li was somewhat shocked.


    “How could such a thing not happen?


    Even if there are cultivators in this realm with a stronger Divine Sense than mine, it would not be strong enough for their spiritual sense to shield my probing alone.


    If such a situation has arisen, it’s no wonder this person is either practicing some special secret technique or has some kind of treasure that can transform their body in this way.


    There is another possibility, which is…” Monarch Great Development hesitated as he spoke.


    “What possibility?” Han Li couldn’t help but ask.


    “There’s also the possibility that this person has advanced to the Divinity Transformation Stage, and they can disperse all the Spiritual Power throughout the body’s meridians, even temporarily rendering the Nascent Soul formless.


    Naturally, you would not be able to find anything,” Monarch Great Development said slowly.


    “Deity Transformation stage cultivators?


    Is senior making a joke?” Even Han Li, who was usually very composed, was greatly shocked upon hearing this.


    “Although I never advanced to the Divinity Transformation Stage, I have studied some things related to this realm.


    This ability is the most basic for the Deity Transformation stage cultivators,” Monarch Great Development said calmly.


    “I’m not saying Deity Transformation stage cultivators do not possess such Divine Skills, but why would such cultivators still linger in this realm?


    Isn’t it said that once one advances to the Divinity Transformation Stage, they have the ability to ascend to the next world?” Han Li took a deep breath and eventually calmed down.


    “Although I traveled the world in my years and never saw any Deity Transformation stage cultivator, I can confirm that there are indeed Deity Transformation stage cultivators lingering in this realm, and not just one or two of them.


    Having the ability to ascend and actually ascending are two different matters.


    I’m not too clear on the specifics, but it seems that after advancing to the Divinity Transformation Stage, these people can no longer appear in front of others as frequently as ordinary cultivators, lest they encounter some extraordinary disaster,” Monarch Great Development said with some confusion.


    “Such a thing exists!


    Senior, you have never mentioned this to me before,” Han Li was stunned.


    “Hmph, you haven’t even cultivated to the late Nascent Soul stage; what use is there in telling you these things?


    The specific reasons will naturally become clear to you if you can advance to the Divinity Transformation Stage.


    Otherwise, from ancient times to the present, all Deity Transformation stage cultivators have disappeared from the realm of immortal cultivators as if by some agreement,” Monarch Great Development said with some irritation.


    “That’s also true.


    So, although it’s unlikely, there’s still a certain chance that the person downstairs is a Deity Transformation stage cultivator,” Han Li said with a bitter smile.


    “It’s indeed possible.


    Even if he’s not at the Deity Transformation Stage, this person gives me a dreadful feeling.


    I think it’s better if you do not provoke this person.”


    “Senior also feels the danger from this person; here I thought it was just my own misperception.


    That’s why I changed my tone suddenly on the first floor.


    Since this person has been running around to Tian Luo and appearing in Great Jin, both times under the identity of low-level disciples, it seems he certainly has his own intentions.


    We might as well pretend we know nothing about this,” Han Li said after some thought.


    “That’s all we can do for now.


    But if possible, you should try to leave the Heavenly Talisman Sect as soon as possible.


    If this person is indeed a Deity Transformation stage cultivator and harbors any murderous intentions, your life will be in serious danger,” Monarch Great Development warned.


    “I am well aware of the stakes involved.


    But if I rush to leave now, I might inadvertently provoke hostility from the other party, which would only backfire.


    We should stick to the original plan and stay at the Heavenly Talisman Sect for a few more days.


    Since he is willing to hide his true identity here, even if he is truly a Deity Transformation stage cultivator, he must face some limitations as you mentioned, senior.


    Otherwise, why be so secretive?


    With the cultivation of the Divinity Transformation Stage, where in the world couldn’t he go openly?” Han Li said, shaking his head calmly.


    “You do have a point.


    It seems I haven’t considered everything thoroughly,” Monarch Great Development chuckled dryly, giving a rare compliment.


    “However, you’ve more or less recovered the base essence you depleted using the Bloodshadow Evasion in these past few days.


    Have you started making the puppet for me?” Monarch Great Development changed the topic, his voice tinged with anticipation.


    “Mhm, senior, even if you didn’t mention it, I was planning to start making the puppet immediately after beheading those malevolent Flood Dragons.


    After all, the scales of the Redfire Flood Dragon must be obtained first.


    As for the Crow Phoenix Feathers, there’s no hurry for now.


    I’ll attend to that after the puppet is crafted,” Han Li said with a plan already in mind, without a second thought.


    “Haha!


    That’s good.


    It would be regret-free to see this puppet before my time comes,” Monarch Great Development, upon hearing this, laughed satisfactorily.


    Han Li smiled slightly without saying anything further, then flicked his sleeve.


    Several formation flags shot out from his sleeve, circling before scattering in all directions.


    With a flash of light, all the formation flags disappeared, and a faint cyan restrictive formation materialized out of thin air, enveloping the entire floor within it.


    Although he felt that it was unlikely for the other party to make a sudden move against him, he decided to set up a protective restrictive formation just to be cautious.


    After completing all this, Han Li stepped forward confidently, casually took a jade slip that Xiang had left on the shelf, and immersed his Divine Sense in it to examine its contents.


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