The Balance Talisman Saves Its Master, the Starlight Maze-Locking Formation!
The "Final Elimination Protocol" was activated! Dozens of destructive stellar energies suddenly condensed into a spear, its tip gleaming like a needle, piercing straight into Xiao Han's soul and locking onto him. The chilling killing intent almost froze his soul. Almost simultaneously, within Xiao Han's body, the "Primordial Demon Finger Soul-Splitting Curse Seal" on his left ankle and the "Primordial Demon Fiend Qi" deep within his back, like hungry sharks smelling blood, reacted to the impending doom and suddenly went out of control! The incomparably violent demonic thoughts erupted like volcanic fire, frantically assaulting his sea of consciousness, attempting to seize his body and devour his soul.
Caught between attacking from both inside and outside, their lives hang in the balance!
Xiao Han's sea of consciousness churned like boiling water, the Soul Origin Treasure Jade radiating brilliant light as it desperately suppressed the demonic thoughts. Above his Chaos Green Lotus Martial Soul, the blurry phantom of the World Tree swayed gently, scattering specks of azure light in an attempt to soothe the restless demonic thoughts and protect his last vestiges of clarity. However, this double impact was too terrifying. The Jade's light flickered erratically under the erosion of the demonic thoughts, the World Tree phantom teetered on the brink of collapse, and his sea of consciousness's defenses were on the verge of collapse. His body seemed poised to be torn apart by this terrifying power at any moment!
"Ugh!" A sharp pain shot through his brain, and Xiao Han let out a trapped beast's roar, nearly fainting. In a flash, a glimmer of hope flickered through his chaotic mind. His eyes turned bloodshot, and he roared hoarsely, "System! What was that unknown, mysterious item that was the reward for the 'outsmarting' option? Use it for me!"
The system's slightly cheeky notification arrived late, but now it was like heavenly music: [Ding! The unknown mysterious item is a "One-Time Absolute Balance Talisman," which can forcibly balance all conflicting forces within the host's body. The effect lasts for fifteen minutes. Side effect: After fifteen minutes, all of the host's strength will be temporarily and significantly weakened, leaving only 10% of the original combat power, and during this period, the host will be unable to actively upgrade or break through. Is the host sure they want to experience the feeling of being a "softie" right now?]
"Use it!" Xiao Han roared without the slightest hesitation.
As soon as he finished speaking, a transparent talisman radiating an indescribable and profound aura appeared out of thin air, transforming into a stream of light and instantly merging into his brow. In an instant, an irresistible, invisible power washed over Xiao Han's entire body like a clear spring. The raging, consuming demonic thoughts within him, the restless star power, and the combined power of his Chaos Green Lotus and Eternal Night Monarch dual Martial Souls were all forcibly pulled back to a delicate balance by this power! The extreme pain receded by more than half like a tide.
However, the effect of this "Absolute Balance Talisman" was merely a balance of power, not an amplification. At this moment, although the various powers within his body no longer clashed, they were like shackles, temporarily unable to unleash their full potential. Faced with dozens of star energy spears that had already shot towards him, blocking all escape routes, Xiao Han could not even effectively activate the rudimentary form of the [Beginner Demon Fiend Battle Body]. He could only rely on his physical instincts and a vague sense of space to struggle to use the "Close at Hand, Xiao Han A Step to the Ends of the Earth" footwork, attempting to find a glimmer of hope amidst the hail of bullets.
Even so, the Star Energy Spears were simply too dense, their attack range covering all his evasive maneuvers. With several fatal attacks still unavoidable, his life hung in the balance! At the same moment, the [Heaven-Connecting Ancient Token) ] worn on Xiao Han's chest and the [World Tree Heart Fragment] deep within his dantian each emitted a faint yet exceptionally resilient ray of light. The two rays intertwined and merged, forming a combined protective shield on his body, as thin as a cicada's wing, yet seemingly containing some profound truth of the Great Dao.
Boom! Boom boom!
Several stellar energy spears slammed into the cicada-wing protective shield! The shield shattered in less than a breath. Xiao Han was struck as if by a gigantic hammer, coughing up blood as he flew backward, his meridians shattered and countless bones broken. But thanks to the incredibly strong body forged through the [Star Body-Tempering Technique] and the strange state brought by the "Absolute Balance Talisman," he miraculously withstood this fatal blow that would have obliterated him, saving his life!
The Starpath Guard Squad, whose helmet was the foremost, suddenly began to flash intensely with a ghostly blue light. He seemed extremely confused and perplexed by the strange balance of energy within Xiao Han's body, and his pre-programmed attack sequence froze and malfunctioned for a moment as a result.
"Now!" Xiao Han seized this fleeting opportunity. He endured the excruciating pain that tore his entire body apart, and with the little spatial and shadow power he could still barely mobilize while in a balanced state, he pushed "Close to the A Step to the Ends of the Earth" and [Shadow Stealth] to their limits. His figure transformed into a blurry afterimage that was almost invisible to the naked eye, and he rushed desperately into the depths of the Starry Sky Ancient Road.
"Target escaped! Activate 'Starlight Maze-Locking Formation'! Pursue with all your might, kill without mercy!" The guard captain's program quickly returned to normal, and his cold, ruthless voice rang out again.
In an instant, the starry sky murals on both sides of the ancient road, which had been static, shone brightly, and countless star patterns came to life, intertwining and sparkling.
The space ahead suddenly collapsed and folded, and amidst the boiling starlight, it transformed into a boundless and enchanting star palace, cutting off his path.
Xiao Han crashed headlong into the "Starlight Maze-Locking Formation," and the surrounding scenery instantly turned into billions of fragments, a bizarre and surreal spectacle. His vision and consciousness were shattered together. A dizzying sensation pounded into his mind like a giant hammer. The starlight shifted and changed, each wisp seemingly carrying a mysterious whisper, trying to stir ripples in the depths of his heart. The violent demonic thoughts that had been forcibly suppressed by the "Absolute Balance Talisman" also began to stir subtly.
What made his heart sink even more was that the cool sensation emanating from the "Absolute Balance Talisman" between his brows was fading at an alarming rate, and the fifteen-minute limit was already within reach. The Primordial Demon Finger Soul-Splitting Curse Seal and the Primordial Demon Fiend Qi, which were temporarily locked, were like two primordial beasts about to break free of their cages, emitting a muffled and suppressed roar within his body, foreshadowing the storm to come.
Behind him, the Starpath Guards's chilling killing intent followed like a shadow, already drawing ever closer.
Xiao Han wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, and his [Void-Piercing Divine Eyes] suddenly opened. A resolute madness ignited deep within his eyes. "Want to kill me? Then try!"
Within the Starlight Maze-Locking Formation, the light and shadows were chaotic, as if he had fallen into a kaleidoscope made of shattered stars. Countless distorted constellations swirled before his eyes, disturbing his mind. At times, there were seductive and alluring melodies, and at other times, deafening clangs of swords and horses, each sound striking his soul. The hideous demons that had once been frozen in the murals of the ancient road had now come to life, transforming into solidified phantoms, shrieking and baring their fangs as they lunged at him, trying to tear his defenses apart completely.
[Void-Piercing Divine Eyes] were activated to their peak, and golden light surged rapidly in his eyes. Amidst the myriad bizarre and fantastical illusions, he managed to glean, through layers of delusion, a barely perceptible, faintly visible path of reality.