The light screen shattered with a single strike from Han Li, causing the two meditating figures below to open their eyes and look at Han Li with astonishment.
At that moment, a new layer of a green and yellow light screen appeared above the two, faintly shimmering. Although it was much smaller than the previous five-colored screen, it was enough to envelop them. In the center of the light screen, a semi-transparent brocade scarf floated and slowly rotated.
This light screen was a magical ability released by the brocade scarf.
"It's you!" The old woman, her face full of wrinkles, was in disbelief.
The gray-robed monk's expression was also uncertain.
Han Li glanced at the brocade scarf and the new light screen below, and a slight smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.
"It seems you did put some effort into hiding yourselves, using a treasure to conceal your presence. No wonder I couldn't see through such a simple illusion with my spiritual eyes. So, you two have been planning to profit from others' fights. Truly admirable!" Han Li's words were polite, but his face showed no emotion, and there was even a hint of murderous intent in his eyes.
The gray-robed monk, having regained his composure, chanted a Buddhist mantra before saying, "Han Daoist Friend, your abilities are indeed extraordinary, to the point where even Han Li Daoyou and his companions couldn't capture you. But where are Han Li and his companions now? Have they left the cave on their own?"
The monk glanced around the underground cave but couldn't find any trace of Han Li Daoyou and his companions, growing increasingly alarmed. He couldn't believe that Han Li could have defeated all three of them on his own.
Han Li squinted, shook his head, then nodded, and finally sighed without saying a word.
This left the two below somewhat perplexed.
"Hmph, there's no need for pretense, Daoist Friend. If Han Li Daoyou has left the cave, we must also escape quickly, or we will be trapped when he calls in other Xiaoji Palace cultivators," the old woman said, her eyes wide with anger.
"You need not worry about them. They have been mostly killed by me. Han Li Daoyou's Nascent Soul is still intact. Do you wish to see him one last time before joining him on the other side?" Han Li said bluntly.
"Han Li Daoyou defeated him? Impossible! What do you mean by your last words?" The old woman was shocked, and then furious.
"Nothing much. I may not know your exact relationship or plans, but it doesn't matter. Trying to use me against the Xiaoji Palace cultivators while harboring ill intentions is enough for me. I hate being used. Besides, I don't want anyone to know about my possession of the Tongtian Treasure. It's time for you two to disappear from this world," Han Li said calmly, closing his eyes and chanting incantations.
The gray-robed monk and the old woman were startled and sensed the nearby spiritual energy fluctuations, quickly looking around.
They saw countless golden lights flickering tens of feet away, followed by the appearance of fine golden threads. These threads moved erratically, silently converging towards the center, creating an eerie and silent atmosphere.
"A sword array!" The old woman exclaimed upon seeing Han Li's sudden attack.
The gray-robed monk's heart sank. Trying to calm his suspicions about Han Li defeating Han Li Daoyou, he said loudly, "Han Brother, please don't misunderstand. We mean no harm. There are still many Xiaoji Palace cultivators outside the Void Spirit Hall. If Han Li Daoyou doesn't come out, you won't be able to leave easily. We should join forces to fight the enemy. As for the Tongtian Treasure, we can swear not to reveal anything."
