Bachelor [EN]: Chapter 830

Han Li, who had been leaving a long trail through the void, vanished as a flash of spiritual light flickered.

Activating the Wind and Thunder Wings, which had already become a spirit treasure, allowed him to move several times faster than cultivators of the same level. In just two days, Han Li had left the massive peninsula and was flying over the sea tens of thousands of miles away.

There, various coral colonies existed, some as large as small islands and others just big enough for one person to stand on. Han Li stopped above a coral colony of about a few *mu* [approximately 720 square feet], his eyes gleaming.

This was the residence of the Bo Guang Honored One, which he had discovered through the Soul-Seeking Technique.

Although called a Honored One, he was merely an eighth-level demon beast who had just reached the Transformation stage. It was said that two hundred years ago, he had passed through this area, subdued seven or eight mid-level sea demon beasts, and settled here.

The demon beasts of the island had become acquainted with the Bo Guang Honored One through trades of spirit herbs and other items. This time, they had promised to offer the Golden Marrow Crystal Insect in exchange for help in attacking Han Li’s cave.

Han Li immediately flipped his palm, extending a black light towards his residence.

*Kuururung.*

A small mountain appeared from his palm, growing within the gray aura before slowly falling. The Yuan Magnetic Divine Mountain emitted Yuan Magnetic Divine Light, covering the coral colony of a few *mu* in size.

Even before the massive mountain touched the coral, it emitted tremendous pressure. The reefs in the gray aura crumbled into dust, and the surrounding seawater surged, forming waves hundreds of feet high.

With Han Li making such a commotion, those below the coral colony couldn’t possibly remain unaware. After a short while, the sea surface split open, and two masses of red and blue demonic energy shot up.

“Who dares to cause a disturbance here! Do you not know that this is the residence of the Great Bo Guang Honored One?”

Upon hearing their shouts, Han Li, instead of answering, gestured towards the massive mountain. Immediately, a gray aura flowed from the mountain, enveloping the two masses of demonic energy. Horrific screams echoed as the demons exploded within the gray aura, splattering blood everywhere.

Han Li didn’t want to waste time on just two sixth-level sea demon beasts.

Finally, the massive mountain fell onto the sea surface, and at the same time, a huge vortex with a diameter of one *li* [approximately 0.3 miles] began to form. The power of the Yuan Magnetic Divine Light distorted the surrounding seawater, causing sounds like the roars of evil spirits to reverberate.

Numerous fish deep in the sea quickly fled, including sea demon beasts with bodies over ten feet long.

*Kwaaak!*

As Han Li displayed the power of the Yuan Magnetic Divine Light, an angry roar finally echoed from the depths of the sea, and five black auras rose beside the vortex.

One of the black auras transformed into a burly giant wearing blue armor and holding large bone clubs in both hands.

Han Li merely sneered and activated the Yuan Magnetic Divine Light, causing the mountain to tremble and disappear, instantly appearing above the giant’s head.

However, by the time the opponent noticed it, the pitch-black mountain was already falling with a menacing aura. The giant couldn’t even maintain his stance from the pressure of the falling mountain.

His face turning pale, he didn’t even look at Han Li. He hastily threw away the bone clubs in his hands and transformed into a blue *jiao* dragon [a type of mythical dragon] over ten feet long, trying to escape.

*Puh-puh.*

The black bone clubs flew out, growing in size, but they didn’t inflict any damage on the Yuan Magnetic Divine Mountain. They were simply enveloped by the gray aura, losing control and falling. Consequently, the *jiao* dragon couldn’t escape either, only managing to fly thirty feet before being enveloped by the gray aura and becoming immobile.

At that moment, Han Li, with an expressionless face, gestured towards the mountain.

At his gesture, the mountain rotated, creating an invisible force, and the blue *jiao* dragon within the gray aura screamed in terror before being crushed by the immense pressure, leaving only its head.

It was true that *jiao* dragon-type demon beasts possessed strong bodies, but they were no match for the power of the Yuan Magnetic Divine Mountain. Thus, the *jiao* dragon lost its body before even confirming Han Li’s appearance.

However, by luck, the nascent soul remaining in the *jiao* dragon’s head desperately used a secret technique, turning into a blue light and trying to escape. At this, a silver firebird flew in at high speed and collided with the *jiao* dragon’s head.

*Hwareuk!*

*Keuhak!*

The small *jiao* dragon, which was escaping from the head, screamed upon seeing this and disappeared into the flames, leaving only the *jiao* dragon’s head floating in the void. This was because Han Li had intentionally controlled the Spirit Devouring Heavenly Flame to leave only the head.

The other four black auras disappeared without any resistance the moment the mountain rotated. There wasn’t even time for their souls to escape.

Han Li, who had killed five demon beasts in an instant, smiled and reached out towards the *jiao* dragon’s head, examining it carefully before putting it into the Demonic Treasure Pouch. Then, he struck the area where the mountain was with his black palm, causing the Yuan Magnetic Divine Mountain to become hazy, turn into an illusion, and disappear.

‘Hmm.’

Han Li, having retrieved the mountain, was about to leave when he turned his gaze towards the massive vortex that still hadn’t disappeared. Suddenly, he transformed into a streak of blue light and plunged into the vortex.

As he passed, the water parted on its own, and soon Han Li found a small underwater mountain beneath the coral colony.

*Shwik!*

With a flick of his hand, a golden sword light shot out. The golden and blue lights clashed, and the blue aura shattered. Then, the mountainside broke, revealing a pure white coral gate.

‘This must be the Bo Guang Honored One’s cave.’

He sent out another sword light, turning the silver coral gate into dust, revealing a blue passage. Han Li, with a smile, moved into it.

The passage was quite long, about a hundred feet or so. Upon exiting the passage and reaching the main hall, his vision brightened.

The main hall, about fifty to sixty feet in size, was as luxurious as an imperial palace. There were furniture made of carved white jade, and large night-shining pearls were embedded all around, sparkling. Additionally, red corals hung from the ceiling of the main hall, emitting a gentle aura and regulating the temperature.

However, Han Li’s gaze was drawn to a gray-white foundation stone placed in a corner of the main hall. It looked crude and like an ordinary rock, and he would have passed it by if it hadn’t been placed on a jade table.

Everything in the main hall was luxurious, except for that foundation stone, which made it even more eye-catching. Han Li tilted his head and reached out to pull it towards him.

However, something unexpected happened. Despite his cultivation, the foundation stone didn’t budge. Han Li paused and approached, touching the foundation stone again with his fingertips.

Initially, a cold aura traveled up his arm, but before he could pull his hand away, a hot aura surged. Startled, he placed his palm on it this time, and the cold and hot auras alternated continuously, turning into a comfortable and warm energy.

He was consciously observing his arm, but there was nothing wrong with it.

Han Li frowned and emitted golden light from his entire body, exerting force on his five fingers to lift the several-foot-high stone. However, even with the strong golden light, he still couldn’t lift it.

Han Li was dumbfounded. He placed his other palm on the foundation stone, sensing a strange energy rushing in. Soon, one of his hands glowed black, and the other turned pure white.

He shrugged his shoulders, and a sound like firecrackers exploding came from his body. An inexplicable, monstrous force was applied to the stone.

*Kukung!*

The entire main hall shook with such force, but the foundation stone only vibrated for a moment before returning to its original position. Cracks appeared in the floor of the main hall around the foundation stone, and upon closer inspection, Han Li saw dark soil beneath the finely broken stone fragments.

“Mystic Iron Essence!”

Han Li, having immediately recognized the identity of the black soil, wore a surprised expression. He then looked at the flat stone in front of him again, noticing that half of the foundation stone was embedded in the black soil.

Han Li sighed deeply. This was definitely not an ordinary object. Regardless of anything else, its weight alone was heavier than any material he had ever seen.

Although he hadn’t fully unleashed the power of the Great Brahma Devil Arts, he couldn’t lift it even with his basic strength and the power of both hands using the Hundred Meridian Body Refining Technique. That meant its weight was over ten thousand *jin* [approximately 13,200 pounds].

If his memory was correct, the heaviest of the rare materials was the Mystic Heavenly Heavy Gold. Even a fingernail-sized piece of Mystic Heavenly Heavy Gold could pin down a strong man.

However, judging by its size, the stone in front of him was equal to or heavier than the Mystic Heavenly Heavy Gold. Thinking this, he sent out a golden sword energy this time.

*Pung.*

The sword energy collided with the surface of the foundation stone and disappeared, causing no damage. However, Han Li wasn’t disappointed. In fact, he would have been disappointed if the stone had easily split from the sword energy.

He flipped his palm and took out a small sword, which emitted golden light and transformed into a ten-foot-long sword. Then, Han Li held the sword in one hand and slashed at the foundation stone.

*Pung!*

A tremendous sound echoed, and numerous golden lights scattered. However, the foundation stone remained as it was. Even a direct strike with the sharp Azure Bamboo Cloud Sword couldn’t cause any damage.

Han Li’s eyes gleamed, and this time he sent out a silver fireball. The silver flames enveloped the foundation stone, and the sound of crackling flames could be heard from within, but the foundation stone remained unchanged.

‘This is!’

However, as Han Li examined the foundation stone using his consciousness, a look of joy appeared on his face. He immediately sat cross-legged, formed hand seals, and invigorated the energy of the Spirit Devouring Heavenly Flame. Then, pure blue spiritual power appeared between his hands and flowed into the silver flames.

Time passed, and a day went by.

Han Li uttered a low shout, and the silver flames transformed into a circular firebird, returning to his sleeve.

At first glance, it seemed no different from before, but in Han Li’s eyes, which were flickering with blue light, he could see slight traces of melting on the surface.

However, the fact that only minute traces remained even after being heated by the Spirit Devouring Heavenly Flame for an entire day meant that it would take decades to melt it completely.

But instead of worrying, Han Li smiled. After all, decades were nothing to a cultivator. Especially if it was a strange treasure like the object in front of him, it was worth putting in the effort.

He didn’t know how the Bo Guang Honored One had discovered this, but his abilities were likely insufficient to do anything with the foundation stone. So, he had probably built his cave around it and settled here.

‘He probably intended to deal with it after his cultivation increased or he found another method!’

Han Li examined the *jiao* dragon’s actions and the foundation stone, roughly grasping the situation. However, the problem was that he also had to carry the foundation stone away.

If he recklessly put something so heavy into the Demonic Treasure Pouch, the pressure of the weight could cause the space inside the pouch to explode. He had no choice but to carry it on his body.

However, even if he fully unleashed the Great Brahma Devil Arts, he could only lift one-third of it at a time. Of course, that would also greatly slow down his speed. Looking down at the stone, Han Li pondered and pondered.

*Weng!*

He suddenly flicked his sleeve, and golden petals flew up, circling in the void before transforming into finger-sized golden beetles. They were the fully grown Gold Devouring Beetles.

*Waeeng!*

With sharp sounds, two Gold Devouring Beetles immediately rushed towards the stone and began to gnaw at it. Han Li quietly observed the beetles’ actions. Although there was nothing that the Gold Devouring Beetles couldn’t gnaw through, the foundation stone in front of him was too strange, so he wasn’t sure.

However, the next moment, his worries vanished. Although the speed was slow, small grooves began to form after a short while.

Han Li was greatly pleased.

*Puhk! Puhk!*

However, after a while, the Gold Devouring Beetles flapped their wings and fell to the ground with a thud. But the sound was so loud that it echoed as if a huge object had fallen.

After a long while, he reached out and summoned one of the Gold Devouring Beetles. However, the weight of the beetle that was sucked into his palm was enormous.

Han Li’s eyes narrowed, and a look of surprise flashed across his face. Apart from the fact that its weight had become extremely heavy, the Gold Devouring Beetle was fine. It still wanted to fly, flapping its wings and moving its body.

It was because the material of the foundation stone was so strange that the Gold Devouring Beetles couldn’t digest it immediately and exceeded their limited weight, making it impossible for them to maintain their balance. It seemed that it would take some time for them to return to normal.