Chapter 1095: Star Relocation Talisman

Han Wuxian's figure turned into a meteor that tore the darkness, and the starlight gathered on the shattered star blade merged with Earth Vein Power, carving a brilliant light trace on the filthy surging lake surface. In his eyes there was only the core eye of the Nine Nether Spiriting Array's dark purple crystal set in the center of the black altar!

"Stop him!!" The voice under the black‑robed demonic cultivator's mask trembled with fear for the first time. His withered fingers frantically twisted the binding, trying to mobilize the remaining filthy lake power to block, but the Earth Vein Core's upheaval had already thrown the entire array into chaos; the black qi tendrils that had just coalesced disintegrated on their own.

The Transformation Saint also sensed Han Wuxian's intent, but he was too far away and was further stunned by the terrifying aura of the Earth Vein Core about to erupt, and for a moment dared not act rashly.

Boom!

A massive stone that fell from the dome struck beside Han Wuxian, raising a filthy wave several zhang high. His figure wavered slightly but did not halt; the light on the shattered star blade flared hotter, and where the sword tip pointed, even the air emitted a strained hum.

Ten zhang!

Five zhang!

Three zhang!

Just as the sword edge was about to touch the altar, a sudden anomaly arose!

The dark purple crystal seemed to sense the danger, suddenly bursting with a blinding evil light; a fine crack split its surface, and a pitch‑black eyeball streaked with blood vessels snapped open! A cold, ancient, malicious will instantly locked onto Han Wuxian!

"Ants… how dare you ruin my grand plan…"

A deep hoarse voice rang directly in Han Wuxian's divine soul, shaking his seven orifices to bleed, and his body froze. From that eyeball shot a black‑purple beam refined to the extreme, moving faster than time perception, straight for Han Wuxian's forehead!

A thread between life and death!

Within Han Wuxian, the Star Extension Technique spun wildly; the Light Dao Dao Mark at his forehead instantly interwove into a miniature star shield. At the same time, he unhesitatingly released his right hand from the sword, letting the shattered star blade continue forward by inertia, while his left hand flashed a bizarre seal, slamming it onto his dantian!

"Star Explosion!"

Boom!

The Earth Vein Essence within him, not yet fully refined, and the star power, were forcibly detonated at this moment! The raging energy spewed from every pore, forming a circle of dazzling star power storm! This self‑destructive move caused countless cracks to appear in his meridians, yet at the critical instant it shifted his body half a foot sideways at an inconceivable angle!

Snort!

The black‑purple beam skimmed past Han Wuxian's temple, tearing away flesh, leaving a deep, bone‑visible charred wound on his cheek. But he ultimately evaded the lethal strike!

Meanwhile, the out‑of‑control shattered star blade, bearing unmatched sharpness, drove mercilessly into the dark purple crystal at the altar's center!

Crack!

A crisp breaking sound rang through the cavern.

On the crystal's surface, centered on the sword tip, spider‑web‑like fissures instantly spread across the whole face. That strange eyeball bulged out, its pupil showing an incredulous expression.

"No… can… be…"

Accompanied by a resentful roar, the crystal exploded with a thunderous blast! Countless black‑purple shards scattered, turning into wisps of black smoke before touching the ground. The twisted runes on the altar dimmed and crumbled simultaneously, and the entire black altar cracked and collapsed as if weathered away!

"Ah!!!"

The black‑robed demonic cultivator let out an extremely mournful scream; the runes on his mask extinguished one by one, and the black qi surrounding him burst outward like a popped balloon. The black lines connecting to the lake surface snapped, his body withered and rotted at a visible speed, finally turning into a skeletal corpse wrapped in a black robe, which fell apart with a splash.

Almost at the same moment, the Earth Vein Core at the lake's center, enshrouded by filthy black qi, finally had its shackles completely collapse! Deprived of the Nine Nether Spiriting Array's suppression, the Earth Vein Power that had accumulated for countless years burst forth like a breached dam!

Rumble!!!

A golden pillar of light over ten zhang in diameter shot up from the lake's heart to the sky; wherever it passed, the filthy lake water was instantly purified and vaporized! The pillar, unstoppable, pierced the cavern dome, continued upward, tearing through layers of rock, soaring into the clouds!

The entire Falling Star Abyss shook violently; beyond the abyss, the sky's dark clouds were pierced by the golden pillar, forming a massive vortex. Within a hundred‑mile radius, spiritual energy rushed toward this point, creating a rare spiritual power storm!

Inside the cavern, Han Wuxian was hurled by the explosion's shockwave, slammed heavily against the rock wall, spitting out a mouthful of fresh blood. He struggled to lift his head, gazing at the sky‑piercing golden pillar, a faint relieved smile curling at his mouth.

"I guessed right…"

The Earth Vein Core's eruption did not create a destructive blast, but found an outlet for release. Though the cavern still collapsed, the most lethal danger had been removed.

Yet before he could catch his breath, a murderous green figure already broke through the fallen debris and rushed forward in an instant!

"You bastard! Hand over the Earth Vein Essence!" The Transformation Saint's face twisted grotesquely, and a long sword wrapped in green light thrust straight at Han Wuxian's heart! He timed his attack to Han Wuxian's grievously wounded weakness, aiming to loot the fire!

Han Wuxian's pupils contracted sharply; his meridians were severely damaged, spiritual power in turmoil, even the strength to raise his hand was nearly exhausted. As the sword tip and his body aligned, a bright blade flash suddenly slashed horizontally from the side!

Clang!

Amid the clash of metal, the Transformation Saint's killing strike was forcibly blocked!

"Brother Han! Run!"

A familiar figure stepped before Han Wuxian—it was the previously late‑stage Nascent Soul Cultivator! Now his face was smeared with blood, his left arm twisted unnaturally, clearly also gravely injured, yet his eyes shone with resolute light.

"You… why…" Han Wuxian was stunned.

"The Earth Vein is a foundation; this beast, driven by selfish desire, dares to seize treasure amid chaos, betraying the righteous path!" The cultivator gritted his teeth, pointing his long blade at the Transformation Saint, "Even if I die today, I will stop you!"

"Traitor! Seeking death!" The Transformation Saint roared in fury, his sword light cascading like a waterfall, instantly enveloping the Nascent Soul Cultivator.

Han Wuxian knew that a Nascent Soul against a Transformation Saint could not last more than three strikes. Yet that brief opening gave him a sliver of survival!

He summoned the last ounce of spiritual power, pulling a thing from his storage bag

An ancient jade talisman etched with star patterns. He had fashioned it after cultivating his technique, a spontaneous insight. Named the "Star Relocation Talisman," it can teleport short distances at random, but its conditions are strict—it must be used where star power is dense.

And now, the Earth Vein Pillar that pierced heaven and earth was drawing the surrounding celestial power, the perfect moment!

"Star Shift!"

The jade talisman shattered, a swirl of starlight enveloped Han Wuxian. In the Transformation Saint's angry gaze, his figure vanished in an instant.

The next moment, Han Wuxian appeared on a cliff outside the Falling Star Abyss. In the distance, the golden pillar still pierced heaven and earth, and the entire Abyss slowly collapsed amid rumbling, raising clouds of dust.