651: Lu Xueqi and Biyao (30)

Su Han's thoughts stirred, and he poured his Star Power and will into the ice crystal without reservation.

The ice crystal shone with a brilliant blue light, and a phantom, yet incredibly clear, feminine figure slowly emerged from within it.

The figure was clad in snow-white robes, possessing an exquisite face, and eyes as cold as millennia-old profound ice—it was the sword spirit phantom of Senior Sister Tianya!

The moment the sword spirit phantom appeared, the temperature of the entire palace plummeted to freezing point; even the Star Power flowing in the air seemed to be frozen solid!

She coldly swept a glance at the Humanoid Star Spirit frantically lunging toward them, lightly raised her jade hand, and tapped the tortoise shell in Su Han's hand.

"Buzz—!"

The tortoise shell vibrated violently, and its originally silver light instantly transformed into a deep, dark silver color that seemed capable of devouring all light!

A terrifying defensive power, more than ten times stronger than before, erupted, firmly shielding Su Han within it!

Simultaneously, an extremely pure, icy Star Power fed back into Su Han's body, rapidly mending his injuries!

"Tianya... You really aren't dead!"

The Humanoid Star Spirit stared intently at the sword spirit phantom, its voice filled with shock, anger, and apprehension.

The tianya sword spirit phantom didn't even spare it a glance; its icy gaze turned toward Su Han, and a clear, cold voice sounded directly in Su Han's mind: "Go."

It was only one word, yet it carried unquestionable majesty.

Su Han's spirit lifted, and he nodded heavily: "Yes!"

He hesitated no longer, his figure transforming into a streak of dark silver light, using the dual protection of the tortoise shell and the tianya sword spirit, he shot toward the outside of the deep pit!

This time, he did not choose the path he came by; instead, he charged directly toward the large hole broken open by Elder Mu in the palace dome!

"Stop him!"

The Humanoid Star Spirit roared repeatedly, charging furiously toward Su Han along with the Giant Lion and the Black Tortoise.

But how could Elder Mu allow them to succeed? The Azure Emperor Dharma Appearance displayed its Divine Might, and the myriad wood vines transformed into countless giant dragons, tightly binding the three Star Spirit Guards.

"Su Han! Go!"

Elder Mu shouted loudly, slamming the Azure Wood Staff onto the ground again, and a verdant light bridge appeared out of thin air, one end connecting to Su Han's feet, and the other leading directly outside the hole in the dome!

Su Han stepped onto the light bridge, his speed soaring, and in an instant, he burst out of the palace and arrived in the outside world!

... Outside the palace, deep in Falling Star Lake.

The moment Su Han burst out of the palace, a thick mist of water rushed toward him.

He hovered in mid-air and looked back, only to see the entire Star Spirit Palace shaking violently, with earth-shattering explosions and the roars of Star Beasts constantly emanating from within.

It was clear that the battle between Elder Mu and the three Star Spirit Guards had reached a white-hot stage.

"Su Han!"

A slightly anxious voice called out.

Su Han turned his head and saw a figure flying rapidly toward him from a distance; it was the Sect Deacon who had met him earlier at the coral reef cave.

The Deacon saw Su Han covered in blood, his aura weak, yet tightly clutching an ice crystal emanating terrifying coldness in his hand.

A trace of astonishment flashed in his eyes, and he said urgently: "Hurry and leave! Elder Mu sent a message, telling us to evacuate Falling Star Lake immediately! This place is not safe to stay!"

Su Han nodded, glanced at the tianya ice crystal in his hand, which was flowing with light and the sword spirit phantom flickering in and out of sight, and said in a deep voice: "Deacon, Senior Sister's spirituality still remains, but she must be brought back to the Sect for treatment as soon as possible!"

"I understand!" The Deacon's expression turned solemn. "Let's go!"

The two no longer hesitated, transforming into two streaks of light, and sped toward the direction of the coral reef cave on the outskirts of Falling Star Lake.

Along the way, Su Han could feel the tianya ice crystal in his hand constantly absorbing the Star Power between heaven and earth, and its spirituality was steadily recovering.

The return of that drop of Origin essence blood, coupled with the nourishment of Su Han's heart blood, seemed to have caused some subtle changes in the sword spirit, making the connection between her and him even closer, even vaguely feeling a sense of shared Bloodline.

"Senior Sister... We're really... going home..."

Su Han murmured silently in his heart, and a smile of relief finally appeared on his exhausted face.

Half an hour later, the two finally returned to that hidden coral reef cave.

Inside the cave, the light of the teleportation array was already lit, showing that Elder Mu had long prepared for the evacuation.

"Quick! Activate the teleportation array!"

The Deacon urged.

Su Han took one last look in the direction of the depths of Falling Star Lake; the sky there was still filled with soaring starlight, and the energy fluctuations were intense, clearly indicating the battle was not over.

He silently offered a prayer for Elder Mu in his heart, then stepped into the teleportation array without hesitation.

Buzz—!

The teleportation array shone brightly, and the power of space enveloped his body.

In the final moment before his consciousness blurred, Su Han tightly grasped the tianya ice crystal in his hand, as if holding the entire world.

"Senior Sister, we... are going home."

... At Tianya Peak, Qingyun Sect.

A flash of teleportation light passed, and the figures of Su Han and the Deacon appeared in the teleportation array on the peak.

Several Sect Elders who had been waiting there for a long time immediately gathered around.

The leading Elder, whose face was stern and whose aura was as deep as an abyss, was none other than the Sect Master of Qingyun Sect!

He saw the tianya ice crystal in Su Han's hand, brimming with spirituality and radiating biting coldness, and the faintly visible sword spirit phantom within the crystal.

Sharp light shot from his eyes, and unconcealed excitement appeared on his face.

"Good! Good! Good!" The Sect Master said the word 'good' three times, his voice trembling slightly, "Tianya... is truly alive! Su Han, you have rendered a great service!"

Su Han forced himself to stand up and respectfully presented the tianya ice crystal to the Sect Master: "Sect Master, Senior Sister's spirituality is severely damaged and needs to be nurtured immediately with the Sect's secret method."

"Don't worry!" The Sect Master solemnly accepted the ice crystal, feeling the familiar and powerful spiritual fluctuations within it, and said in a deep voice, "I will immediately open the Spirit Nurturing Pool and mobilize the entire Sect's strength to help Tianya reshape her sword body and reconstruct her Dao body!"

He glanced at the heavily wounded and near-fainting Su Han, a trace of admiration and heartache flashing in his eyes: "Su Han, you are also seriously injured. Go to the Hundred Herbs Hall immediately for treatment. The Sect will supply an unlimited amount of Medicinal Pills needed. When your injuries heal, the Sect will surely reward you handsomely!"

"Thank you, Sect Master!" Su Han bowed in salute, then his vision went black, and he could no longer support himself, collapsing softly.

He was truly too tired; both his body and spirit had reached their limit.

An Elder quickly supported Su Han, sighing: "This child... truly risked his life. Quick, send him to the Hundred Herbs Hall!"

... One month later.

At the Hundred Herbs Hall, Qingyun Sect.

Su Han slowly opened his eyes, and the dazzling sunlight made him squint slightly.

He examined his body: the broken bones had already healed, and his damaged Meridians had recovered significantly under the nourishment of precious Medicinal Pills.

The newly formed star seed was slowly rotating in his Dantian, emitting a light that was more condensed and purer than before, even faintly carrying a trace of the unique icy attribute of the tianya sword.

"You're awake."

A gentle voice sounded.

Su Han turned to look and saw Elder Mu sitting on a chair by the bedside, looking at him with a smile.

Elder Mu's complexion was somewhat pale, and his aura seemed weaker than before, clearly indicating a huge expenditure of energy in the battle at Falling Star Lake, perhaps even suffering some hidden injuries, but his spirits seemed quite good.

"Elder Mu!" Su Han quickly got up to salute, "Your injuries..." (End of Chapter)