Xiao Han's face suddenly darkened.
He activated his [Void-Piercing Divine Eyes] to its limit, instantly detecting several powerful auras rapidly converging from all directions, their momentum fierce and their malevolent energy almost solidifying.
Xue Tu's venomous and chilling killing intent was the most striking, locking onto him firmly.
What made him even more uneasy was that there were two black-robed men beside Xue Tu, whose auras were deep and powerful, far surpassing Xue Tu's. They were clearly two late-stage Martial Emperor Realm experts!
One of them emanated a faint, mysterious, and dangerous aura emanating from his body, suggesting the presence of a magical formation.
Hehehehe...
A sinister laugh ripped through the sky.
Xue Tu's face, twisted with resentment and venom, appeared at the edge of Xiao Han's vision.
He pointed a finger at Xiao Han, his voice filled with pleasure and cruelty. "You little bastard, you got off easy last time by escaping!"
"This time, I, the sect leader, am here in person, along with two protectors. Let's see where you can run now!"
"Hand over the Source Crystal and that strange black ring you possess, and this leader might consider sparing your corpse!"
Alarm bells rang in Xiao Han.
The opponent not only had a numerical advantage, but also overwhelming strength.
The presence of that array master, in particular, blocked many of his escape routes.
To confront them head-on is suicidal.
He quickly scanned the shimmering, unpredictable Falling Star Lake, his mind racing as he devised a plan to escape.
Just then, the system's familiar notification sound rang in his mind:
[Crisis is imminent! Host, you seem to be trapped in a dead end yet again! Please make your choice!]
Option 1: Bloodshed at Falling Star Lake! Hesitation leads to defeat, decisiveness to certain death! Activate all your trump cards, fight to the death, and carve a bloody path (extremely low success rate, extremely high mortality rate; system reminder: ashes can be scattered by the wind or buried on the spot). Rewards: [Unyielding Battle Soul] (one-time use, unleashes superhuman combat power when near death), [Random Martial Emperor- level Martial Skill Fragment x1].
Option Two: Star Escape for Survival! Running away when you can't win is the key to survival! Utilize the unique environment of Falling Star Lake and the newly acquired [Star Lord's Sigh] to create chaos and find an opportunity to escape (System Tip: The faster and more stylish you are, the less likely you are to get attacked). Rewards: [Star Concealment Technique] (a high-grade Earth-rank concealment technique, compatible with the power of the stars), [Star Map Fragment x1] (may point to an unknown opportunity).
Option 3: Shift the blame! Sharing is caring, let's all go down together! Try detonating the remaining power of the Falling Star Lake, engulfing all enemies, and then escape using the [Void Marker] (extremely risky, may trigger uncontrollable disaster; system warning: don't blame me if you mess this up). Rewards: [Nirvana Star Core Fragment x1] (contains the Law of Annihilation), [Slight increase in Void Affinity].
Xiao Han hesitated almost without hesitation, silently declaring in his heart, "I choose option two!"
He remained outwardly calm as he faced the rapidly approaching Xue Tu and his men.
Secretly, he quietly activated the [Soul Origin Treasure Jade] within his dantian, spreading out gentle soul power to protect his sea of consciousness and guard against any possible soul attack from the opponent.
"You want what's on me?"
Xiao Han's lips curled into a mocking smile. His voice wasn't loud, but it carried clearly.
"Then let's see if you have the ability to take it!"
He deliberately delayed.
A hand quietly and tightly gripped the cold-looking [Star Lord's Sigh] in its palm.
With his other hand, concealed by his sleeve, he secretly made hand seals, drawing a faint spiritual energy into the Falling Star Lake beneath his feet, silently stirring the dormant, extinguished star power at the bottom of the lake.
"You dare to talk back even when you're about to die! Get him! Seize him, dead or alive!"
Xue Tu was clearly impatient and was enraged by Xiao Han's attitude, shouting angrily.
Before he could finish speaking, the formation master protector, whose figure was shrouded in a black robe, made the first move.
With a flick of his hand, several array flags shimmering with eerie light shot out and nailed precisely into the void surrounding Falling Star Island.
In an instant, a pale blue light curtain rose from the ground, enveloping the entire Falling Star Island and the surrounding waters for dozens of feet.
A sense of stagnation permeated the air, clearly eliminating any possibility of Xiao Han escaping underwater.
At the same time, two other guardians at the late stage of the Martial Emperor Realm, one on the left and one on the right, launched a fierce attack on Xiao Han with overwhelming power!
The fierce wind hadn't even reached his body before it made Xiao Han's cheeks sting.
Xiao Han sharpened, and he pushed the "A Step to the Ends of the Earth" movement technique to its limit!
His figure blurred into afterimages within a small space, narrowly avoiding a fatal attack powerful enough to shatter stone tablets.
The power of the Eternal Night King Martial Soul quietly spread, and the shadow energy attempted to interfere with the opponent's perception, buying himself even a moment's respite.
"Bang!"
In a close dodge, Xiao Han was caught off guard and struck on the left shoulder by a palm strike casually unleashed by one of the guardians.
He spat out a mouthful of blood, his body flying backward and crashing straight towards the lake.
"Hmph, utterly pathetic!"
Upon seeing this, the guardian let out a disdainful snort and was about to step forward to capture him.
Just when Xue Tu and the others thought Xiao Han was at his last gasp and could be easily captured, a sudden change occurred!
As Xiao Han was being sent flying backward, he gritted his teeth and crushed the [Star Lord's Sigh] in his palm without hesitation!
"Buzz--!"
In an instant, an extremely dazzling pillar of starlight shot into the sky from Xiao Han's hand!
The beam of light contained unimaginable terrifying impact, instantly blasting away a late-stage Martial Emperor Guardian who was about to give chase!
The protector screamed in agony, coughing up blood mid-air, his life force instantly waning.
The spatial sealing array set up by the array master also began to crack under the violent impact of the stars, its light screen shaking violently and becoming flickering!
Taking advantage of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, Xiao Han's mind raced, and he suddenly detonated a small portion of the power of the silent star at the bottom of the lake, which he had been secretly activating and preparing to unleash!
"Boom!"
With a deafening roar, a colossal wave tens of meters high suddenly erupted from the surface of Falling Star Lake!
The chaotic and violent power of the annihilating stars mixed with the lake water, transforming into a hazy energy storm that swept outwards!
In the blink of an eye, Xiao Han plunged into the center of the chaos without the slightest hesitation.
Like a fish entering water, silently.
The air was thick with moisture, obscuring our view.
The stellar energy was surging erratically, interfering with perception.
A golden opportunity!
He rapidly recited the incantation for the [Star Concealment Technique] in his mind, each word crystal clear.
In an instant, a strange fluctuation emanated from his body.
This fluctuation is different from the usual flow of spiritual energy; it's more like a unique frequency adjustment.
The aura surrounding him, which was originally clearly discernible, began to undergo a mysterious change.
No longer an isolated entity, it began a peculiar resonance with the chaotic stellar energy, the rising water vapor, and even the wisps of desolate energy emanating from the depths of the lake.
It's not a simple disappearance, but a complete integration.
His presence, his aura, rapidly faded at this moment, becoming faint and elusive.