In Zhu Xian, people start to rise from plundering entries

Elder Mu did not speak definitively.

"But the premise is that the tortoise shell can withstand and transform the power of the Void."

"And we can find ways to truly unleash its power."

“Even…complete it.”

Su Han stood up.

We walked to the gap in the side hall.

Looking towards the center of the lake.

That silver-white pillar of light that pierced through heaven and earth.

Eternal, serene, and magnificent.

"Elder."

Su Han's voice sounded distant in the starlight.

"I want to go to the center of the lake."

Elder Mu didn't seem surprised.

Just sighed.

I know I can't persuade you otherwise.

"But the area in the middle of the lake is by no means a good place."

"The beam of light appeared soft."

"In reality, it contains an immense and unstoppable stellar energy."

"Approaching too easily may result in assimilation or being torn apart by the raging star power."

“The ancient Shui people’s sacrificial rites also required specific rituals and procedures.”

"We know nothing about this."

Su Han turned around.

His eyes were firm.

"We should at least give it a try."

"Since tortoise shells and that place share the same origin."

"Perhaps it will provide guidance."

"and……"

He looked at Biyao, who was still unconscious.

"We don't have much time left."

"The power of the tortoise shell can only be temporarily suppressed."

"Biyao can't wait."

Elder Mu remained silent for a long time.

He finally nodded.

"Ok."

"But this matter needs to be considered carefully."

"We need to be better prepared."

"First, we must further explore the ruins."

"Find more information about aquatic rituals and the path to the center of the lake."

"Secondly, I need to refine a few things for you."

"A temporary magical artifact that can slightly resist the pressure of stellar energy."

"at last……"

He looked at Su Han.

"Your cultivation level still needs to be consolidated."

"It would be best to cultivate here for a while longer."

"Try to adapt to the environment of the star power."

"This will help you get closer to the center of the lake."

Su Han knew these were words of a mature and prudent person.

Although I was extremely anxious, I also understood that haste makes waste.

"I will follow the elder's arrangements."

Elder Mu nodded with satisfaction.

"Without further ado."

"I'll explore the deeper parts of the ruins first."

"Xueqi."

"You will come with me."

"This place is shrouded in the power of the Tortoise Shell Star, so it's safe for now."

"Su Han, you stay here and take care of Bi Yao."

"At the same time, try circulating the cultivation technique."

"Let's see if we can actively draw in and absorb the star power in the lake."

"This may be crucial for you to get closer to the center of the lake."

"Yes."

Su Han and Lu Xueqi responded at the same time.

Elder Mu led Lu Xueqi away from the side hall.

Their figures quickly disappeared into the starlit ruins and lake.

Su Han returned to Bi Yao's side.

Sit cross-legged.

I took her slightly cool hand in mine.

Whispering softly.

"Biyao, wait for me."

"I will definitely save you."

Following Elder Mu's advice, Su Han quietly cultivated in the side hall.

He sat cross-legged beside Biyao, the eerie blue light emanating from the tortoise shell swirling around him like flowing water. The starlight in the lake was several times denser than outside; with each breath, he could feel the subtle starlight seeping into his body through his mouth, nose, and pores, circulating in his meridians, and finally returning to his dantian.

The Taiji Xuanqing Dao of the Qingyun Sect is an orthodox sect of Xuanmen, characterized by its righteousness and harmony, and it accepts all spiritual energy from heaven and earth. While the power of stars differs in nature from ordinary spiritual energy, it is purer and more ancient, seemingly containing the primordial energy from the beginning of the universe.

Su Han guided the star energy entering his body, circulating it throughout his body along the cultivation technique's pathway. Initially, it was somewhat sluggish; the star energy seemed rather "disobedient," rampaging through his meridians and causing sharp pains. But he remained calm and patient, using his own spiritual energy to envelop, nurture, and assimilate it, gradually taming it.

Time slips away quietly during cultivation.

After an unknown amount of time, Su Han felt a tiny, silvery-white dot appear at the center of the spiritual energy vortex in his dantian. Although small, the dot was exceptionally solid, hovering quietly and slowly rotating on its own, emitting an aura of the same origin as the pillar of light in the center of the lake.

It became.

Su Han was overjoyed. This meant that his body had begun to adapt to and initially accept the power of the stars, which was crucial for approaching the center of the lake.

He opened his eyes. The light in the side hall was still there, but Su Han could sense that the brightness and darkness of the pillar of light in the center of the lake had completed another cycle. Elder Mu and Lu Xueqi had not yet returned.

He looked at Biyao. The girl in green was still unconscious, but her complexion seemed to have improved slightly, and her breathing was a little stronger. The blue light thread connecting her to her heart seemed to be a little brighter than before, and the patterns flowing on the surface of the tortoise shell seemed to come alive, slowly writhing like the movement of stars.

Su Han gently held Bi Yao's hand and whispered, "Are you feeling better? Wait a little longer, it'll be soon."

As if she heard his voice, Biyao's long eyelashes trembled slightly, but she ultimately did not wake up.

Just then, Su Han felt something in his arms get slightly warm.

A thought struck him, and he reached into his robes to retrieve the mysterious stone bead that had remained dormant since he acquired it, seemingly possessing nothing special except for its incredible hardness.

At this moment, this dusty gray stone bead emitted an extremely faint, almost imperceptible halo. The color of the halo was peculiar, neither gold nor jade. Upon closer inspection, it seemed as if countless tiny stars were creating and disappearing within it, subtly resonating with the tortoise shell and the pillar of light in the center of the lake!

“This is…” Su Han looked at the stone bead in her hand in surprise.

He had obtained this stone bead by chance during an expedition many years ago. Apart from its unknown material and indestructible nature, he had never known its purpose. Unexpectedly, at the bottom of Fallen Star Lake, under the influence of the tortoise shell and the star's energy, it actually reacted!
He tried to inject a wisp of spiritual energy into the stone bead, but it didn't react. He then tried to guide a strand of star power that he had just refined towards the stone bead. This time, the halo on the surface of the stone bead brightened slightly, but then dimmed again and remained still.

Su Han seemed to be deep in thought. It seemed that this stone bead was indeed related to the power of the stars, but it might require specific conditions or a much larger amount of star power to activate.

He carefully put the stone beads away. This might be yet another unexpected clue.

About half a day later, the water outside the hall rippled slightly, and two figures walked in. It was Elder Mu and Lu Xueqi.

Elder Mu looked tired, but his eyes shone brightly, clearly indicating that he had gained something. Lu Xueqi remained aloof, but her fair face now held a hint of seriousness.

"Elder, Senior Sister, did it go smoothly?" Su Han stood up to greet them.

Elder Mu nodded, then shook his head: "There were gains, but also troubles." (End of Chapter)