The time it takes for an incense stick to burn slips away.
Xiao Han did not stop walking, and soon he stepped into a place where the terrain had sunken.
The distinctive pungent smell of sulfur wafted towards us, growing stronger with each passing moment.
Suddenly, the sand and stones beneath his feet surged, and dozens of giant scorpions burst from the ground, surrounding Xiao Han completely.
These monsters were quite large, with dark red carapaces covering their entire bodies, and eerie flames flickering on their tail hooks.
"The leader of the Molten Fire Poison Scorpions actually has the cultivation of the Martial Grandmaster Realm Seventh Layer."
Xiao Han's brows twitched slightly.
Not only did he show no fear, but his fighting spirit burned fiercely within him.
"Perfect! I'll use you all to test my newly developed physical body and fist techniques!"
Facing the first scorpion at the Martial Grandmaster Realm Third Layer that pounced on him, Xiao Han did not retreat but advanced, bravely meeting it head-on!
The scorpion's stinger, wreathed in scorching venom, flashed like lightning straight for Xiao Han's vital chest.
Xiao Han remained unmoved, his left fist suddenly clenching, the power of the stars gathering at the tip of his fist.
The fist intent of "Annihilation Divine Fist" erupted instantly, and an ordinary punch was unleashed with overwhelming force!
"Bang--!"
The fist clashed head-on with the scorpion's tail, producing a dull, resounding boom.
The Molten Fire Poison Scorpion, at the Martial Grandmaster Realm Third Layer, let out a shrill cry as its sturdy carapace crumbled inch by inch.
Its enormous body was sent flying more than ten feet away by Xiao Han's punch. It convulsed for a moment after landing and then lay still.
The poisonous hook, powerful enough to pierce through metal, stabbed Xiao Han in the chest, leaving only a faint white mark, without even damaging his skin or flesh.
"Wow, this physical strength is impressive!" Xiao Han himself was pleasantly surprised.
The [Star Body-Tempering Technique] complements the inexhaustible power of the Chaos Green Lotus, creating an effect that is truly domineering and unparalleled!
His confidence soared, and he moved with the agility of a tiger charging into a flock of sheep.
With each opening and closing of his fists, he conveyed the terrifying intent of the "Annihilation Divine Fist," a fist technique capable of destroying everything.
Those ferocious Molten Fire Poison Scorpions were utterly vulnerable under his fist, exploding into pieces.
In an instant, the leader of the Martial Grandmaster Realm Seventh Layer Poison Scorpion let out a desperate roar, and its head was directly blown off by Xiao Han's fist energy, which combined the power of chaos and eternal night.
With the battle over, Xiao Han dusted off imaginary dust from his sleeves and began to tally his spoils.
From the remains of the leader scorpion, he unexpectedly discovered a peculiar crystal about the size of a fist.
This crystal is completely translucent, with a ghostly blue flame flickering inside; it is indeed "Sulfurfire Star Marrow".
The moment he grasped the Sulfurfire Star Marrow, the [Void Marker] within his sea of consciousness trembled violently.
The buzzing sound was more urgent than ever before, indicating that there must be an extraordinary connection between the crystal and the "guiding token".
Xiao Han's spirits lifted, and he immediately activated the Sulfurfire Star Marrow.
A faint, ethereal blue light emanated from the surface of the crystal, pointing directly deeper into the cave.
Without further hesitation, following the directions of the Sulfurfire Star Marrow, he soon arrived at the edge of a magnificent collapsed cavern.
The cave was dark and deep, its entrance resembling a black hole that could swallow all light.
On the outskirts, some extremely ancient and long-broken traces of array formations and restrictions remain, silently telling the story of a powerful force that once resided here.
Xiao Han, skilled and daring, directly activated the stealth ability of the Eternal Night King Martial Soul.
His figure silently blended into the surrounding shadows, like a ghost without form, burrowing into the depths of the cave.
The interior of the cave was far more complex than he had imagined, with countless branching paths intersecting, resembling a giant anthill.
On the cave walls, clusters of naturally formed sulfur fire crystals can be seen everywhere, emitting a faint firelight, but they also conceal deadly energy geysers and tiny spatial rifts. A slight mistake could result in being pulverized to pieces.
It was unclear how long they had been deep inside, but relying on the early warning and avoidance capabilities of the [Void-Piercing Divine Eyes] and the continuous guidance of the Sulfurfire Star Marrow, Xiao Han finally reached the deepest part of the cave. Before him, a vast underground cavern suddenly appeared.
In the center of the cave, the skeleton of a giant, ten feet tall, stood quietly.
The star-patterned robes draped over the skeleton had long since decayed, but their former splendor and extraordinary appearance could still be vaguely discerned.
Its withered, bony hand gripped a dull, six-pointed star-shaped token tightly.
Beneath the giant's skeleton lay a bizarre spring that continuously spewed forth pitch-black demonic energy. The demonic energy was chillingly cold and extremely evil, sending shivers down one's spine.
"The Heaven-Piercing Token!" Xiao Han's breath hitched.
The appearance of that six-pointed star-shaped token was almost identical to the description of the "guiding token" in the system prompt!
He held his breath, moved his feet carefully, and slowly approached, preparing to reach out and take the star-shaped token.
Just then, an unexpected event occurred!
Two ghostly blue soul flames suddenly ignited within the empty eye sockets of the giant skeleton!
An extremely powerful and terrifying remnant soul aura, comparable to that of the Peak of the Martial Emperor Realm, erupted like a primordial beast awakening from its slumber, instantly filling the entire cavern.
A cold and authoritative thought echoed through the cave, "Those who trespass into the forbidden area of Starfall Demon Spring and covet the Heaven-Piercing Token —die!"
Before the words were finished, the giant's skeletal remains suddenly raised its empty arm.
In an instant, the remaining starlight and demonic energy gushing from the underground Demon Spring within the entire cave were forcibly drawn together by an invisible force, converging wildly!
Countless shimmering black stars intertwined and merged with the pitch-black demonic energy, rapidly coalescing into thick energy chains as thick as giant pythons.
The chains tore through the air with a piercing, ear-piercing clang, and rained down on Xiao Han from all directions, instantly sealing off all his escape routes!
Xiao Han's pupils contracted sharply; the strength of this giant's remnant soul far exceeded his expectations!
In a split second between life and death, his Twin Martial Souls erupted simultaneously!
The Chaos Green Lotus emitted a dazzling green light, its petals unfolding to tightly protect him at its core.
The phantom of the Eternal Night Monarch materialized behind him, boundless shadow power surging, ready to unleash a thunderous strike at any moment.
However, what made Xiao Han's heart sink even more was another unexpected event.
The giant's remnant soul stirred up the demonic energy of the stars, and the impact of this dual power unexpectedly triggered the long-dormant "Primordial Demon Finger Soul-Splitting Curse Seal" on his left ankle!
The cursed seal throbbed violently, ready to spring into action!
A cold, malevolent will, brimming with desire and greed, surged forth from the depths of the cursed seal.
It seemed eager to break free from the shackles of the star runes and resonate with the demonic energy of the Starfall Demon Spring here!
Internal and external troubles erupted simultaneously!
In an instant, energy chains formed by the intertwining of dark starlight and pitch-black demonic energy, like an enraged python emerging from its lair, accompanied by a sharp whistling sound that tore through the void, came ferociously towards Xiao Han from all directions.
That chilling wave of destruction was enough to make even ordinary Martial Emperor experts change color.
Xiao Han's pupils contracted sharply, but he did not back down in the slightest.
"Perfect timing!"
He let out a deep, angry roar, and his Twin Martial Souls began to operate wildly within him.
In an instant, the Chaos Green Lotus shone with a brilliant azure light, and countless profound runes danced around its body. The rudimentary form of the [Chaos Domain] was born in response to the command and rapidly expanded.
A hazy blue halo spread outwards like ripples on water, struggling to resist the corrosive demonic energy clinging to the black chains.
Each wisp of demonic energy that struck the domain's light barrier emitted a sizzling, corrosive sound, and the domain's light dimmed slightly.
At the same time, the phantom of the Eternal Night Monarch silently appeared behind him, and with a slight sway, it completely blended into the dappled shadows of the cave.
His aura was completely concealed, as if he had become part of the darkness, quietly waiting for the best opportunity to strike.
Xiao Han deeply absorbed the surrounding energy, pushing the [Star Body-Tempering Technique] to its current limit.
A faint starlight appeared on his body, his muscles bulged, and his bones and tendons cracked like popping beans.
Instead of passively defending himself, he took the initiative to meet the energy surges that were emanating from the main direction of the chains' attack.
"Bang! Bang!"