"Fellow Daoist Chen, please come in quickly." Han Li revealed a hint of a smile and gestured for him to enter.

"I'm bothering Fellow Daoist Li." Chen Lin cupped his fist towards Han Li and walked into the room.

"Li promised earlier to return the reward for the Heavenly Star Shell soon, but during this time, I spent all my Profound Points on cultivation, so..." Han Li said with a slight embarrassment.

"Fellow Daoist Li, there's no need to say more. I naturally understand your situation. I'm not here to collect debts this time, but to discuss something else with you." Chen Lin raised his hand to stop Han Li's words and said with a faint smile.

"Fellow Daoist Chen, please speak freely." Han Li's heart stirred, and he raised his hand to say.

"Then I'll get straight to the point. Fellow Daoist Li should also know that Boss Poison Dragon will be out of seclusion soon. With his personality, he will definitely come looking for trouble with you immediately, and he will never show mercy. I wonder if Fellow Daoist Li has any countermeasures?" Chen Lin put away his smile and said solemnly.

"What countermeasures can there be for such a thing? I'll just fight with all my strength." Han Li said calmly.

Seeing Han Li's expression so calm, Chen Lin was slightly stunned.

"Boss Poison Dragon is very strong. Although you are not weak, Fellow Daoist Li, you are still far inferior to him. I have a way to help you get through this crisis. I wonder if Fellow Daoist Li is interested in hearing it." He then said with a mysterious expression.

"Oh, what kind of method is it?" Han Li's eyebrows twitched.

"Although Boss Poison Dragon is strong, he is not invincible. There are several leaders in other areas whose strength is even greater than Boss Poison Dragon's. I used to know Lord Gu Qianxun by chance. As long as Fellow Daoist Li is willing, I can ask Lord Gu Qianxun to mediate this grievance between you and Boss Poison Dragon." Chen Lin said, looking into Han Li's eyes.

Han Li was slightly stunned upon hearing this.

Having stayed here for so long, he was not completely ignorant of the Profound Battle Arena. He had naturally heard of Gu Qianxun's name long ago.

This person was the chief Profound Battler of the First Area, with absolute strength. She was also recognized by everyone in the areas as the number one person in the Profound Battle Arena. What was even more bizarre was that this Gu Qianxun was a woman, which added a bit of legendary color.

"Li has never met Fellow Daoist Gu, how dare I trouble her to do things for me." Han Li's expression quickly returned to calm, and he said.

"Lord Gu Qianxun has watched two of your matches, Fellow Daoist Li, and is very interested in you. To be honest, she heard about your matter with Boss Poison Dragon this time and took the initiative to ask me to come and find you." Chen Lin said meaningfully.

"Although Fellow Daoist Gu is strong, it must not be easy to take on this matter. I wonder what kind of price Li has to pay?" Han Li pondered slightly for a moment, then asked directly without beating around the bush.

"Hehe, Fellow Daoist Li is straightforward. Since that's the case, I won't hide anything. Lord Gu Qianxun is very interested in you, Fellow Daoist Li, and wants to invite you to join the Thousand Bone Alliance." Chen Lin laughed and said.

Although the Profound Battle Arena is divided into forces based on the ten major areas, there are also some power organizations formed by Profound Battlers from different areas. The largest of these is the Thousand Bone Alliance centered on Gu Qianxun, with members all over the areas.

Qingyang City does not object to these gang-forming activities, but rather subtly supports them.

The more power circles there are among the Profound Battlers, the more intense the struggle will be. The Profound Battle Arena is not afraid of fighting, but only afraid of not fighting.

"So Fellow Daoist Chen is a member of the Thousand Bone Alliance, but Li has always been used to being idle and carefree, and I'm afraid I can only politely decline the kindness of Fellow Daoist Chen and Fellow Daoist Gu." Han Li lowered his eyes and remained silent for a moment, then shook his head and said.

He also knew a lot about the Thousand Bone Alliance and Gu Qianxun. Although Gu Qianxun was a woman, her personality was extremely strong, and she was also very strict with her subordinates.

After joining the Thousand Bone Alliance, although he could get her protection, there would also be great restrictions.

Being forced into the Profound Battle Arena had already made him very dissatisfied, and he didn't want to be controlled by others again. More importantly, he didn't know much about the situation in the Profound Battle Arena, and it would be very inappropriate to rashly join the Thousand Bone Alliance.

As for the problem with Poison Dragon, if it really came to it, he would have to expose the trump card of Refining Spirit Art.

"Fellow Daoist Li, have you thought about it clearly? Boss Poison Dragon's strength is extraordinary." Seeing Han Li's calm expression, Chen Lin's heart sank, but he still continued to persuade him unwillingly.

"Thank you, Fellow Daoist Chen. I have thought about this very clearly. Please convey my thanks to Fellow Daoist Gu." Han Li said slowly.

"Since Fellow Daoist Li has made up his mind, I won't say anything more." Chen Lin sighed, got up to say goodbye, and left.

After Han Li sent Chen Lin out of the room, he stood there for a moment, then returned to the room and sat down cross-legged.

As he closed his eyes, spots of Mysterious Aperture light lit up on his body, reaching forty-three in number.

As his physical cultivation progressed and the number of Mysterious Apertures he opened increased, the demand for Star Power to open new Mysterious Apertures had also changed somewhat.

During these days, he cultivated diligently without懈怠, and only managed to open one Mysterious Aperture, and the speed was slower than before.

Han Li sat in silence for a moment, then shook his head, no longer thinking too much. He took out a Tarot Beast Core, swallowed it, closed his eyes, and began to refine it.

…

Chen Lin left Han Li's residence and walked towards the outside of the Ninth Area, soon arriving at the Exchange Hall.

Two delicate women stood side by side outside the Exchange Hall, both with their backs to the hall, looking at the square below, their faces not visible.

The two had the same tall figure, one in a purple纱skirt on the left, and the other in a鹅yellow dress.

Seeming to sense Chen Lin's approach, the purple-skirted woman on the left turned around and looked over. This woman looked to be in her early twenties, with fair skin and a beautiful appearance, with a cold and proud expression on her face.

"Alliance Leader, I'm very sorry that I couldn't complete the task you assigned. He didn't agree." Chen Lin nodded to the purple-skirted woman, walked behind the yellow-dressed woman, and said somewhat ashamed.

"What! This person is so ungrateful, doesn't he know Poison Dragon's strength? My sister is kindly saving his life, how dare he refuse!" Before the yellow-dressed woman could speak, the purple-skirted woman's eyes flashed with sharp, ice-like light, and she said coldly first.

Gu Qianxun slowly turned around. This woman was of medium height, and her facial features were not very outstanding, and even seemed to be slightly inferior to the purple-skirted woman next to her.

However, she exuded a calm demeanor all over her body, and coupled with her clear and agile eyes and skin that emitted a jade-like luster, it was enough to make up for her lack of beauty.

Anyone who saw the two women would first look at Gu Qianxun.

The woman's voice was also extremely melodious, with an unspeakable charm, soft yet with a hint of majesty.

Seeing that Gu Qianxun did not blame him, Chen Lin secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

"Dragon and Tiger Fight? Sister, you think too highly of that Li Feiyu. He's a human with Mysterious Apertures around forty. We have a lot of such people in the Thousand Bone Alliance. Why do you care so much about this person, sister?" The purple-skirted woman curled her lips, her words filled with disdain for Han Li.

"Li Feiyu has opened fewer Mysterious Apertures, but this person has a very strong combat awareness when fighting against the enemy. Even when facing an enemy stronger than himself, he can always respond calmly and seek victory in defeat. This is very commendable." Gu Qianxun said in a calm tone.

"What's the use of just being good at combat skills? Once he encounters someone who far exceeds him, he'll still only have a dead end." The purple-robed woman retorted coldly.

"That's true. Poison Dragon's strength exceeds him too much. He will indeed lose more than win in this battle." Gu Qianxun smiled faintly.

Hearing Gu Qianxun say this, the purple-robed woman showed a smile on her face.

"In that case, Li Feiyu will inevitably face disaster this time." Chen Lin couldn't help but interject.

"That depends on Li Feiyu's discernment." A strange light flashed in Gu Qianxun's eyes, and then she turned and left.

The purple-skirted woman immediately followed.

"Discernment?" Chen Lin was stunned there, not understanding, and then reacted and quickly followed.

In the blink of an eye, a day and a night passed.

The door to Poison Dragon's room "boomed" and slowly opened, and a huge figure walked out from inside.

"Boss Poison Dragon." Scarface had been waiting at the door for a long time and immediately greeted him.

The Profound Battlers in the Ninth Area were all waiting for this day to arrive, and most of them were gathered here at the moment. Chen Lin was also among them.

Poison Dragon's tall body stood like a mountain peak. Although he didn't use his power, a huge aura was already emanating from his body, which was even slightly stronger than before. The people nearby couldn't help but take a step back.

"Boss Poison Dragon, your cultivation..." Scarface's eyes lit up.

"Although this injury was serious, it was also a blessing in disguise. I have opened another Mysterious Aperture." Poison Dragon grinned.

"Boss, it seems that it has only been a hundred years since you opened the Mysterious Aperture last time, right? You are so fast! Boss, you are really gifted!" Scarface flattered, then turned his head and glanced at Han Li's residence, a trace of killing intent flashing in his eyes.

Upon hearing this, the people nearby made a "whoosh" sound and talked non-stop.

Chen Lin frowned, and a trace of worry flashed in the depths of his eyes.

"Is that kid inside?" Poison Dragon also glanced towards Han Li's residence, a cold light flashing in his eyes.

"Yes, yes. He hasn't left the house for several days. I guess he's either too scared to walk, or he's temporarily hugging Buddha's feet, hoping that some miracle will happen and his strength will greatly increase." Scarface said deliberately.

Many people nearby laughed along with him. Some people who had been friendly with Han Li before, after a flash of their eyes, also laughed out loud.

Poison Dragon also showed a smile on his face, walked to Han Li's door in large strides, and raised his hand to strike out.

As a result, at this moment, with a light "boom", the door slowly opened, and Han Li's figure walked out.

His face was as calm as a waveless ancient well. He looked at Poison Dragon, Scarface, and other Profound Battlers outside the door, his expression unchanged.