Fortunately, Lan Hua retreated in time, appearing at the bottom of the River of Separation before the seal closed.

When the Merfolk chieftain Jiaoyuan saw Lanhua appear, he stopped casting his spell, his face turning deathly pale.

Clearly, breaking the seal had exhausted most of his vital energy.

"Young Master Lan, why are you back so soon?"

Baxia spoke first: "If we don't come back soon, we'll become someone else's food, leaving not even bone fragments!"

Jiaoyuan was puzzled, so Baxia explained it to him by speaking and drawing.

"What? The Longevity Clan has actually become an immortal race that never ages! The contents of that box are so terrifying, no wonder the people of the Pill God Palace sealed this place!"

Du Renjie bowed deeply, "Regardless of the circumstances, we were able to accomplish our mission thanks to the clan leader's help!"

"good!"

Lan Hua also clasped his hands in a fist and said, "We have also learned about a major event and clarified some things for us. We are truly grateful to the clan leader. If you need anything in the future, please feel free to contact me!"

After saying that, Lan Hua showed the jade talisman, "I'll keep this jade talisman!"

Jiaoyuan smiled and said, "Now that you have escaped safely, I am relieved. We will meet again in the future!"

The group then bid farewell to the Merfolk and left the River of Separation.

The elder from the Longevity Clan who had emerged with Lan Hua said, "Now that I've come out, it's time to part ways!"

Du Renjie said, "Senior, the Half-Heaven Realm is vast, with many interesting places. If you encounter any danger, please feel free to contact me!"

After saying that, Du Renjie handed him a jade talisman.

The old man didn't refuse; he took the jade talisman and flew towards the Eastern Continent.

"I still don't know your esteemed name, senior?"

"Just call me the Orphan!"

As soon as the voice reached him, the old man had already flown far away.

Du Renjie looked at the old man who had turned into a black dot, then turned to the side and said, "Brother Lan, you not only helped me a lot this time, but you also broadened my horizons."

"A temporary breakthrough, and to break through to the third level of the Yuanxiang Realm in one fell swoop—you're probably the only one in the world to have done that!"

After speaking, Du Renjie and Ye Yao bowed to Lan Hua together.

This time, Lan Hua didn't dodge it, but accepted it calmly, after all, that useless pill wasn't eaten for nothing.

"It's nothing. Just remember to invite me and Brother Ba to your wedding banquet if you get married!"

"That's a must!" Ye Yao said with a blush.

"What are your plans, Brother Lan and Prince Long?"

Lan Hua smiled and said, "Of course, I should cultivate diligently so that I can become a celestial being as soon as possible!"

Du Renjie clasped his hands in a fist and said, "Then I wish you a speedy ascension to the Heavenly Realm!"

After the group parted ways, Lan Hua asked, "Brother Ba, do you want to go to the Xuanyu Alliance or the Duanmu Family?"

Baxia shook his head. "I don't want to. It's too boring to stay there all the time!"

"Where do you want to go?"

Baxia shook his head.

Lan Hua turned around and sighed, "The world is so vast, yet there's nowhere for us to find refuge!"

"yes!"

Suddenly, Lan Hua asked, "Brother Ba, do you want to quickly improve your cultivation level?"

"Yes, I do!"

Lan Hua chuckled wickedly, "This place is located in the Eastern Continent, so perhaps..."

Baxia immediately understood Lan Hua's meaning and decisively said, "Stop! I never want to go into that barren pit again!"

Lan Hua laughed and said, "Now that our strength has greatly increased, there are many powerful individuals in the Barren Pit, who are perfect opponents for us. This is a rare opportunity!"

He knew that Baxia's resolute determination stemmed not from fear of the monsters in the barren pit, but from fear of the pit's master, the Blood Demon Dragon.

"Go ahead, your cultivation has greatly increased now, that Blood Demon Dragon won't do anything to you!"

Seeing that Lan Hua was relentless, Baxia quickly flew off his shoulder, trying to escape.

However, Lan Hua acted even faster, summoning the Qiankun Bowl to trap Baxia. Then, with a laugh, she flew towards the barren pit.

"Lanhua, I'm going to fight you to the death!"

Beside the barren pit, Baxia asked timidly, "Brother Hua, are we really going to go down?"

"Absolutely! This is a great opportunity to improve my cultivation!"

At that moment, a voice came, startling the two of them.

"Little brat, you heartless rascal, you've finally come to see me!"

The one speaking was none other than the pit master, Blood Demon Dragon.

Baxia, shrinking his head, said, "Grandpa Dragon, I missed you!"

As soon as he finished speaking, a gust of wind surged out of the tunnel, sweeping up Lan Hua and Ba Xia together and dragging them into the dark pit.

Baxia was utterly speechless.

"Hey, you little rascal, it's been over two years and your cultivation has improved so much! You're already at the second level of the Yuanxiang Realm!"

"Hmm? You're just like that, young man. I'm truly impressed!"

Lan Hua bowed deeply and said in a trembling voice, "Uncle Long, I have come here to gain some experience!"

The Blood Demon Dragon slightly moved its enormous head and looked at Baxia: "You also want to train?"

"Right?" Baxia whispered.

"Granted, kid. Go ahead and go train down there. There are plenty of Yuanxiang Realm experts down there; you'll have a hard time!"

"What about Baxia?" Lan Hua asked.

"Naturally, you'll cultivate under my guidance!" the Blood Demon Dragon said, panting heavily.

"Can I go with Brother Hua?" Baxia whispered.

"No, start now!"

After speaking, a terrifying burst of Yuan energy enveloped Baxia, and countless blood-red dragon shadows appeared within the barrier, rushing towards the weak Baxia.

"My dragon, Brother Hua, save me!" Baxia cried out in anguish.

"Too late!"

The Blood Demon Dragon snorted, and then slapped Lan Hua with a burst of Yuan energy, sending the latter flying directly into the barren pit.

The space beneath the barren pit is vast and shrouded in darkness, teeming with countless subterranean creatures.

The mere sight of their shapes was enough to make Lan Hua feel disgusted, let alone the thought of fighting them.

"I'll risk everything to improve my cultivation!"

From then on, the barren pit was never quiet again; wherever Lan Hua went, she left behind a mess.

A year later, Lan Hua's cultivation level soared to the fourth level of the Yuanxiang Realm.

During this period, not only were there the results of combat training, but there were also many fine elixirs and liquids hidden in the barren pit. Consuming them could enhance one's cultivation and was much more effective than spirit stones.

After entering the Yuanxiang Realm, each advancement is extremely difficult, not to mention that Lan Hua has two large dantians, which require even more spiritual energy.

Over the past year, Lan Hua also took time to attend Du Renjie's wedding. Seeing the happy couple, she became even more determined to enter the Heavenly Domain.

On this day, Lan Hua was hiding in a small cave, staring at a magic talisman.

This talisman was given to him by Yu Li, the founder of the Immortal Talisman Sect, and it is called the Soul-Suppressing Talisman.

However, this talisman has no power, because Lan Hua only memorized how to draw it; the talisman itself has no power.

Lan Hua had been trying to comprehend this celestial talisman for a long time, and only recently made a major breakthrough.

To create your own talisman, you must infuse it with your own will; only then can you create the talisman you desire.

Even with talismans, the same principle applies.

Therefore, as long as one can create a spirit talisman and achieve the Celestial Realm, the immortal talisman will naturally follow.

Lan Hua closed her eyes slightly, her right hand wielding the brush in the air, her spirit and will merging into it, and then a talisman took shape.

"Spirit Talisman Master, I've finally broken through to the Spirit Talisman Master level!"

"Hmm? This talisman is similar to a barrier, but it's even more powerful than a regular barrier talisman. Let's call it the Binding Talisman!"