In Zhu Xian, people start to rise from plundering entries

We've arrived.

Elder Mu stopped and said.

Before us stood a side hall, half-embedded in the mountain rock.

Although one corner of the dome has collapsed.

However, the main structure is still relatively intact.

The heavy stone door was ajar.

The surface is covered with glowing moss.

Elder Mu stepped forward.

Extend your palm and press it on the ancient patterns of the stone gate.

Slightly exerting force.

The stone gate emitted a dull thud.

It slowly opens inward.

A stale, dusty air wafted out.

It also has a faint hint of starlight.

The hall was quite spacious.

The ground was paved with huge stone slabs.

Soft, star-like low-growing plants grow in the crevices.

It provides a faint light.

At the deepest part, there is a broken stone platform.

It appears to be a former altar.

There are several thick stone pillars on both sides.

It supports the roof of the palace that has not yet collapsed.

From the gap in the collapsed dome.

You can see the dark blue lake above, its surface shimmering with starlight.

And that huge, silvery-white pillar of light that ran from top to bottom.

The scene was spectacular and strange.

It's safe here.

Elder Mu looked around and said.

The lingering aura of the sacred site can interfere with divination and tracking.

The star fog barrier is a natural labyrinthine barrier.

Let's rest here first.

Su Han nodded.

His gaze quickly swept across the hall.

He held Biyao in his arms.

Walk to a relatively dry corner covered with thick fluorescent moss.

Carefully lay her down flat.

Lu Xueqi stepped forward silently.

He took out a soft fabric from his storage artifact.

It was placed under Biyao.

She looked at Biyao's pale face.

His brows furrowed slightly.

Su Han checked Bi Yao's pulse again.

Still very faint.

But it seems to have stopped getting worse.

That layer of cold, deathly aura that enveloped her, originating from the Ruins of Return.

In this environment teeming with life and stars.

It seemed to have been slightly suppressed.

The tortoise shell was still slightly warm.

Su Han took it out of his bosom.

The tortoise shell at this moment.

The shimmering blue patterns on the surface became more pronounced.

The rhythm of flickering light.

It seems to subtly harmonize with the shifting light pillars in the lake outside the palace.

Elder Mu walked over.

His gaze fell on the tortoise shell.

"This tortoise shell..."

he mused.

"Could you let me take a closer look?"

Su Han hesitated for a moment.

He handed over the tortoise shell.

Elder Mu accepted it with both hands.

His expression became extremely serious.

He did not immediately inject magic to investigate.

Instead, they carefully examined those ancient patterns.

My fingertips gently brushed across the surface of the tortoise shell.

Feel every engraving on it.

After a while.

He took a deep breath.

"really……"

"This is no ordinary tortoise shell."

"Its material is neither jade nor bone."

"The patterns on it were not carved later."

"It is born of nature and contains traces of the Great Dao."

"If I'm not mistaken..."

He raised his head.

There was a complex light in his eyes.

"This thing is very likely to have the same origin as the Fallen Star Lake."

"Or rather, it's related to that fallen 'star core'."

Su Han was startled.

"What makes you say that, Elder?"

Elder Mu pointed to several key patterns and nodes on the tortoise shell.

"Look here."

"And here."

"The direction and connection of these patterns."

“It is extremely similar to the ‘star trail runes’ recorded in some ancient fragments.”

"And the star trail runes..."

"It is said to be a reflection of the rules governing the movement of stars in the material world."

"It usually only appears in the core of meteorites from outer space."

"Or some divine objects born from the fortune of the stars."

"The aura of this tortoise shell."

"With the power of starlight in this lake."

"It resonated clearly."

"This is by no means a coincidence."

He paused for a moment, then continued.

"more importantly."

"Its reaction to the girl in your arms."

"The power of the Void devours all things and ends everything."

"It is the ultimate 'death' and 'annihilation'."

"And the power of stars, especially this kind of starlight that contains life."

It represents 'life' and 'continuation'.

"From the perspective of attributes, there is a subtle sense of mutual restraint."

"This tortoise shell spontaneously protected its owner."

"It is very likely that it sensed that the power of mutual generation from the same source was being eroded by 'deathly silence'."

"Therefore, unusual phenomena appeared."

Su Han's heart was filled with emotion as she listened.

He looked at Biyao.

Then he looked at the tortoise shell that emitted a faint light.

"Then... can this tortoise shell help Biyao heal her injuries?"

Elder Mu slowly shook his head.

"Hard to say."

"This object is mysterious and unpredictable."

"Even I can only see a little bit of the surface."

"It might be able to temporarily stabilize Biyao's condition."

"To delay the erosion of the power of the Ruins."

"But if we want to eradicate that power..."

"This is probably beyond the capabilities of the tortoise shell itself."

"but……"

He changed the subject.

"Since this object has such a deep connection with Falling Star Lake."

"We are here."

"Perhaps we can leverage the power of the environment."

"Try to further stimulate the power of the tortoise shell."

"even……"

"To explore its true secrets."

"Thus, a cure can be found."

Hope ignited in Su Han's eyes.

"What to do?"

Elder Mu pondered for a moment.

"First, we need to have a clearer understanding of the condition of this tortoise shell."

"I need to set up a simple star-gathering array."

"Gathering some of the star power from the lake water."

"Try to guide it to come into contact with the tortoise shell."

"Observe its changes."

"But this process requires extreme caution."

"Don't rush things."

"Otherwise, it could trigger unpredictable reactions."

Su Han nodded.

"Thank you for your help, Elder."

Elder Mu said no more.

They began to walk around inside the hall.

He chose a location.

The starlight shining through the gap in the dome is most concentrated there.

He took out several strange stones that shimmered with a faint light from his storage treasure.

Then he took out some jade pieces engraved with runes.

The arrangements began to be made in an orderly manner.

Lu Xueqi stood quietly beside Biyao.

His gaze kept drifting towards Su Han.

Looking at the focused and solemn expression on his face.

Looking at his clenched fists.

She could sense his inner anxiety.

And that determination to do whatever it takes.

This stirred up complex emotions within her.

There are concerns.

I admire him.

There was also a touch of something indescribable.

Su Han seemed to notice her gaze.

Turned.

Their eyes met.

Su Han nodded slightly.

His eyes held unwavering trust.

Lu Xueqi felt a warmth in her heart.

He nodded slightly.

He then looked away.

They continued to vigilantly perceive the movements around them.

Although this place seems peaceful.

But in these unfamiliar ancient ruins.

It is always necessary to remain vigilant.

soon.

Elder Mu has completed the formation setup.

Several unusual stones and jade pieces were arranged in a specific orientation.

A simple magic circle with a diameter of about three feet was formed.

The moment the magic circle is completed.

Starlight specks floating in the air.

It was as if I was drawn by an invisible force.

They began to slowly converge towards the center of the formation.

This makes the light in that area...

It became softer and brighter.

"Okay."

Elder Mu said to Su Han.

"Place the tortoise shell at the center of the formation."

Su Han did as instructed.

Carefully place the palm-sized, warm tortoise shell.

Gently place it in the center of the formation.

The moment the tortoise shell hit the ground.

Its surface has a deep blue pattern. (End of Chapter)