Chapter 1150

An Existence that can fish calmly in such a place possesses unfathomable strength!

Translation: An existence that can fish calmly in such a place must have unfathomable strength!

An Existence that can fish calmly in such a place must have unfathomable strength!

But we need to keep the exclamation mark.

Let's produce: 【1】 An Existence that can fish calmly in such a place must have unfathomable strength!

The old fisherman seemed unaware of his arrival, still maintaining his fishing posture.

Translation: The fishing old man seemed not to have noticed his arrival, still maintaining his fishing posture.

old man

【2】 The fishing old man seemed not to have noticed his arrival, still maintaining his fishing posture.

Only when Han Wuxian cautiously approached, trying to sense the other's depth, did the old man seem to have just noticed him, slowly turning his head.

Only when Han Wuxian cautiously approached, trying to sense the other's depth, did the old man seem to have just noticed him, slowly turning his head.

We need to use Han Wuxian.

【3】 Only when Han Wuxian cautiously approached, trying to sense the other's depth, did the old man seem to have just noticed him, slowly turning his head.

It was an ordinary face, wrinkled, with cloudy eyes, like a typical rural elder. But when his gaze fell on Han Wuxian, especially on the bronze lamp in his bosom, a faint ripple seemed to flicker deep within his cloudy eyes.

Translation: It was an ordinary, wrinkle‑covered face, with cloudy eyes like the most common rural elder. But when his gaze fell on Han Wuxian, especially on the bronze lamp in his bosom, a barely perceptible ripple flashed in the depths of his cloudy eyes.

bronze lamp

【4】 It was an ordinary, wrinkle‑covered face, with cloudy eyes like the most common rural elder. But when his gaze fell on Han Wuxian, especially on the bronze lamp in his bosom, a barely perceptible ripple flashed in the depths of his cloudy eyes.

He opened his mouth, his voice aged and tranquil, yet carrying a strange power that reached straight to the soul:

Translation: He opened his mouth, his voice aged and tranquil, yet carrying a strange power that pierced straight to the soul:

【5】 He opened his mouth, his voice aged and tranquil, yet carrying a strange power that pierced straight to the soul:

"Disturbing the peace, little one…… You carry the scent of an old friend."

Translation: 「You little troublemaker disturbing the peace…… you carry the scent of an old acquaintance. 」

We need to keep quotes? The Chinese uses 「」. We'll keep English quotes? Probably use double quotes. We'll output: "You little troublemaker disturbing the peace…… you carry the scent of an old acquaintance."

But we need to keep the line as 【6】 then translation.

【6】 "You little troublemaker disturbing the peace…… you carry the scent of an old acquaintance."

The old man's words were calm, yet they exploded in Han Wuxian's mind like a thunderclap!

Translation: The old man's words were calm, yet they exploded in Han Wuxian's mind like a thunderclap!

【7】 The old man's words were calm, yet they exploded in Han Wuxian's mind like a thunderclap!

"Old friend?" Han Wuxian's pupils constricted slightly; the Silence Extinction Power surrounding his grayish‑white aura flowed instinctively, and the damaged Returning to Void Sword Core emitted a wary hum. He locked his gaze on the seemingly ordinary old fisherman by the river, his spirit tense to the limit. To be able to fish calmly beside the River of Rebirth and a tributary of the Nether River, and to reveal his hidden Existence in a single sentence—his strength must be beyond imagination! Friend or foe?

Translation: "An old acquaintance?" Han Wuxian's pupils contracted slightly; the gray‑white Silence Extinction Power instinctively circulated through him, and the shattered Returning to Void Sword Core emitted a wary hum. He fixed his gaze on the seemingly ordinary fishing old man before him, his spirit stretched to the limit. To be able to fish calmly beside the River of Rebirth and a tributary of the Nether River, and to lay bare his hidden existence in a single sentence—his strength must absolutely surpass imagination! Friend or foe?

The hidden Existence wields Silence Extinction Power, Returning to Void Sword Core, River of Rebirth, and Nether River.

Thus: "... and to lay bare his hidden Existence in a single sentence—his strength must absolutely surpass imagination!"

We'll keep that.

【8】 "An old acquaintance?" Han Wuxian's pupils contracted slightly; the gray‑white Silence Extinction Power instinctively circulated through him, and the shattered Returning to Void Sword Core emitted a wary hum. He fixed his gaze on the seemingly ordinary fishing old man before him, his spirit stretched to the limit. To be able to fish calmly beside the River of Rebirth and a tributary of the Nether River, and to lay bare his hidden Existence in a single sentence—his strength must absolutely surpass imagination! Friend or foe?

The old man seemed unfazed by his vigilance, his cloudy eyes slowly sweeping over the bronze lamp in his bosom that still emitted a warm green glow; that faint ripple in his eyes gradually turned into a distant, complex memory. He gently set down his fishing rod, which was actually polished from a piece of translucent unknown beast bone, and the fishing line was a strand of solidified reincarnation mist.

Translation: The old man seemed not to mind his guard, his cloudy eyes slowly sweeping over the bronze lamp in his bosom that still emitted a warm green glow; that faint ripple in the depths of his eyes gradually turned into a distant, complex reminiscence. He gently set down his fishing rod, which was actually polished from a slice of lustrous white unknown beast bone, and the fishing line was a strand of solidified reincarnation mist.

reincarnation mist

【9】 The old man seemed not to mind his guard, his cloudy eyes slowly sweeping over the bronze lamp in his bosom that still emitted a warm green glow; that faint ripple in the depths of his eyes gradually turned into a distant, complex reminiscence. He gently set down his fishing rod, which was actually polished from a slice of lustrous white unknown beast bone, and the fishing line was a strand of solidified reincarnation mist.

"It's been many years…… so long that I'm almost forgetting what the stars of my homeland looked like." The old man's voice was desolate, carrying a fatigue that spanned ages. "This 'Patrol Star Torch'…… I never expected to see it ignite its star‑fire again. It seems the war out there isn't over yet…"

Translation: 「It's been many years…… so long that I'm almost forgetting what my homeland's stars looked like. 」 The old man's voice was desolate, carrying a fatigue that spanned myriad ages, 「This 'Patrol Star Torch'…… I never expected to see it ignite its star‑fire again. It seems the war out there isn't over yet……」

Patrol Star Torch, "star‑fire"

【10】 "It's been many years…… so long that I'm almost forgetting what my homeland's stars looked like." The old man's voice was desolate, carrying a fatigue that spanned myriad ages, "This 'Patrol Star Torch'…… I never expected to see it ignite its star‑fire again. It seems the war out there isn't over yet……"

Patrol Star Torch! Star‑Torch Commander! He indeed recognizes it!

Translation: Patrol Star Torch! Star‑Torch Commander! He indeed recognized it!

Star‑Torch Commander

【11】 Patrol Star Torch! Star‑Torch Commander! He indeed recognized it!

Han Wuxian's heart shuddered, but his vigilance remained; he asked in a low voice: "Senior, who are you? What is your relation to the Star‑Torch Commander?"

Translation: Han Wuxian's heart shuddered, but his vigilance remained; he asked in a low voice, "Senior, who are you? What is your relation to the Star‑Torch Commander?"

【12】 Han Wuxian's heart shuddered, but his vigilance remained; he asked in a low voice, "Senior, who are you? What is your relation to the Star‑Torch Commander?"

The old man slowly rose to his feet, his form seeming more substantial than before; a void aura that blended with the River of Rebirth faintly undulated around him. "Me? I'm merely a deserter from the Star‑Fall War, lingering here, a grave‑keeper guarding the gate of the River of Rebirth…" He gave a self‑deprecating smile, his expression full of vicissitudes. "As for the Star‑Torch Commander… he was once our paragon, a beacon that lit the star‑road. Alas, that beacon… eventually fades."

Translation: The old man slowly rose to his feet, his form seeming a bit more substantial than before; the aura of emptiness that blended with the River of Rebirth around him flickered faintly. "Me? I'm merely a deserter from the Star‑Fall War, one who clings to life here, guarding the gate of the River of Rebirth… a grave‑keeper, that's all." He gave a self‑deprecating smile, his expression full of vicissitudes, "As for the Star‑Torch Commander… he was once our paragon, the beacon that lit the star‑road. Alas, the beacon… will eventually be extinguished."

In the Star‑Fall War, the grave‑keeper encountered the Star‑Torch Commander and saw the beacon that lit the star‑road.

【13】 The old man slowly rose to his feet, his form seeming a bit more substantial than before; the aura of emptiness that blended with the River of Rebirth around him flickered faintly. "Me? I'm merely a deserter from the Star‑Fall War, one who clings to life here, guarding the gate of the River of Rebirth… a grave‑keeper, that's all." He gave a self‑deprecating smile, his expression full of vicissitudes, "As for the Star‑Torch Commander… he was once our paragon, the beacon that lit the star‑road. Alas, the beacon… will eventually be extinguished."

His gaze fell again on Han Wuxian, carefully examining his grayish‑white skin and the sword core within him—shattered yet containing both Silence Extinction and stellar auras. A flicker of surprise crossed his eyes: "The aura of Returning to Void… and the imprint of the Star Torch…… Youngster, you've taken an unprecedented perilous path. To flee here with such wounds… you could say your life wasn't meant to end yet."

Translation: His gaze fell on Han Wuxian once more, carefully examining his gray‑white skin and the sword core within him—shattered yet containing the dual aura of Silence Extinction and starlight—a flicker of surprise crossed his eyes: "The aura of Returning to Void… and the imprint of the Star Torch…… youngster, you've taken a path never before trodden. To drag such wounds here and escape counts as a life not meant to end."

The youngster possesses Silence Extinction, Star Torch, and Returning to Void sword core.

【14】 His gaze fell on Han Wuxian once more, carefully examining his gray‑white skin and the sword core within him—shattered yet containing the dual aura of Silence Extinction and starlight—a flicker of surprise crossed his eyes: "The aura of Returning to Void… and the imprint of the Star Torch…… youngster, you've taken a path never before trodden. To drag such wounds here and escape counts as a life not meant to end."

Han Wuxian fell silent for a moment, slightly easing his hostility but keeping his distance: "Junior, I was pursued by the Heaven‑Slaughter Sect and another Divine‑God cultivator, mistakenly entered this place, disturbed your tranquility—I hope you can forgive me."

Translation: Han Wuxian fell silent for a moment, slightly easing his hostility but keeping his distance: "Junior, I was pursued by the Heaven‑Slaughter Sect and another Divine‑God cultivator, strayed into this place, disturbed your tranquility—I hope you'll forgive me."

A Divine‑God cultivator from the Heaven‑Slaughter Sect appeared.

【15】 Han Wuxian fell silent for a moment, slightly easing his hostility but keeping his distance: "Junior, I was pursued by the Heaven‑Slaughter Sect and another Divine‑God cultivator, strayed into this place, disturbed your tranquility—I hope you'll forgive me."

"Heaven‑Slaughter Sect? Hmph, a bunch of pawns used by the Nether‑Path, greedy for the Star‑Fall Core—fools." The old man snorted contemptuously, his eyes sharpening. "You said another Divine‑God cultivator? But one whose body is thick with ghostly qi, wielding a bone‑shuttle?"

Translation: "Heaven‑Slaughter Sect? Hah, a bunch of tools wielded by the Nether‑Path, greedy for the Star‑Fall Core—fools." The old man snorted contemptuously, then his eyes sharpened: "You said another Divine‑God cultivator? One whose body is thick with ghostly qi, who commands the bone‑shuttle?"

In the Nether‑Path's Star‑Fall Core, the air is thick with ghostly qi and bone‑shuttles dart about.

【16】 "Heaven‑Slaughter Sect? Hah, a bunch of tools wielded by the Nether‑Path, greedy for the Star‑Fall Core—fools." The old man snorted contemptuously, then his eyes sharpened: "You said another Divine‑God cultivator? One whose body is thick with ghostly qi, who commands the bone‑shuttle?"

"Exactly."

Translation: "Exactly."

【17】 "Exactly."

"The Nether‑Path's 'Extradition Envoy'……" The old man's brows knit, his face growing grave. "They can't sit still either—are they trying to intervene? It seems the balance of the Burial‑Star Valley is about to be broken…"

Translation: "The Nether‑Path's 'Extradition Envoy'…… " The old man's brows knit, his face growing graver, "They can't hold back either, wanting to intervene? It seems the balance of the Burial‑Star Valley is about to be broken……"

The Extradition Envoy entered the Burial‑Star Valley.

【18】 "The Nether‑Path's 'Extradition Envoy'…… " The old man's brows knit, his face growing graver, "They can't hold back either, wanting to intervene? It seems the balance of the Burial‑Star Valley is about to be broken……"

He looked at Han Wuxian, his tone grave: "Youngster, you bear the Patrol Star Torch, you've slain members of the Heaven‑Slaughter Sect, and you've stirred the River of Rebirth—now you're public enemy number one. Those two Divine‑Gods outside, though temporarily blocked by the surging Nether‑River Law and checking each other, will surely not let this rest. Once they figure out this place's patterns, or even join forces briefly, they will surely break in by force."

Translation: He looked at Han Wuxian, his tone grave: "Youngster, you bear the Patrol Star Torch, you've slain Heaven‑Slaughter Sect members, and you've stirred the River of Rebirth—now you're public enemy number one. Those two Divine‑God cultivators outside, though temporarily blocked and held in check by the turbulent Nether‑River Law, will surely not let this rest. Once they discern this place's pattern, or even temporarily join forces, they will surely force their way in."

The Patrol Star Torch witnessed a Divine‑God of the Heaven‑Slaughter Sect by the River of Rebirth under the Nether‑River Law.

【19】 He looked at Han Wuxian, his tone grave: "Youngster, you bear the Patrol Star Torch, you've slain Heaven‑Slaughter Sect members, and you've stirred the River of Rebirth—now you're public enemy number one. Those two Divine‑God cultivators outside, though temporarily blocked and held in check by the turbulent Nether‑River Law, will surely not let this rest. Once they discern this place's pattern, or even temporarily join forces, they will surely force their way in."

Han Wuxian's heart sank. Two Divine‑God powerhouses surrounded him; given his current state, it truly is a dead‑end with no chance of survival.

Translation: Han Wuxian's heart sank. Two Divine‑God powerhouses surrounded him; given his current state, it truly was a dead‑end with no chance of survival.

Facing Divine‑God powerhouses, they found themselves in a dead‑end with no chance of survival.

【20】 Han Wuxian's heart sank. Two Divine‑God powerhouses surrounded him; given his current state, it truly was a dead‑end with no chance of survival.

"Please, senior, point me to a path of life!" He clasped his hands and spoke solemnly. Since this person has past ties with the Star‑Torch Commander, perhaps there is a sliver of hope.

Translation: "Please, senior, point me to a path of life!" he said, clasping his hands and speaking solemnly. Since this person has past ties with the Star‑Torch Commander, perhaps there is a sliver of hope.

He sought the path of life.

【21】 "Please, senior, point me to a path of life!" he said, clasping his hands and speaking solemnly. Since this person has past ties with the Star‑Torch Commander, perhaps there is a sliver of hope.

The old man gazed at him deeply, then glanced at the Patrol Star Torch in his bosom, fell silent for a moment, and slowly said: "A path of life… exists, but it is also a path of death—see if you dare to walk it."

Translation: The old man gazed at him deeply, then glanced at the Patrol Star Torch in his bosom, fell silent for a moment, and slowly said: "A path of life… exists, but it is also a path of death—see if you dare to walk it."

【22】 The old man gazed at him deeply, then glanced at the Patrol Star Torch in his bosom, fell silent for a moment, and slowly said: "A path of life… exists, but it is also a path of death—see if you dare to walk it."

He pointed to the clear stream emitting a faint reincarnation undulation: "This is a tributary of the River of Rebirth, containing the purest power of the Reincarnation Law. For ordinary beings, touching it damages lifespan, contacting it causes one to fall into reincarnation. But for you…… your sword‑body, reforged from the Origin of Returning to Void and nourished by the Star Torch's power, perhaps this is an excellent…… place for tempering."

Translation: He pointed to the clear stream emitting a faint reincarnation undulation: "This is a tributary of the River of Rebirth, imbued with the purest power of the Reincarnation Law. For ordinary beings, touching it damages lifespan, contacting it plunges one into reincarnation. But for you…… your sword‑body, reforged from the Origin of Returning to Void and nourished by the Star Torch's power, perhaps it is an ideal…… tempering ground."

The reincarnation undulation in the River of Rebirth triggered the Reincarnation Law, awakening the Origin of Returning to Void, and the Star Torch's power tempered the sword‑body.

【23】 He pointed to the clear stream emitting a faint reincarnation undulation: "This is a tributary of the River of Rebirth, imbued with the purest power of the Reincarnation Law. For ordinary beings, touching it damages lifespan, contacting it plunges one into reincarnation. But for you…… your sword‑body, reforged from the Origin of Returning to Void and nourished by the Star Torch's power, perhaps it is an ideal…… tempering ground."

"Tempering?" Han Wuxian blinked.

Translation: "Tempering?" Han Wuxian blinked.

【24】 "Tempering?" Han Wuxian blinked.

"Not bad." The old man nodded. "Your sword core is shattered because the Returning to Void Power clashes with this world's laws, and because your reforging was hasty, your foundation is unstable. Only by repeatedly tempering and polishing with a higher, more primal law can you purge the dross, retain the essence, solidify your base—and even further, allow your Returning to Void Sword‑Body to truly achieve a balance with this place's Reincarnation Law, thereby offsetting part of the world's rejection."

Translation: "Not bad." The old man nodded, "Your sword core is shattered because the Returning to Void Power clashes with this world's laws, and the hasty reforging left an unstable foundation. Only by repeatedly tempering it with a higher, more primal law can you purge the dross, retain the essence, solidify the base—and perhaps even further, let your Returning to Void Sword‑Body truly achieve a certain balance with this land's Reincarnation Law, thereby offsetting some of the world's rejection."

The Returning to Void Power surpasses this world's laws, reaching a higher, more primal law; it purges the dross, retains the essence, solidifies the base, forms the Returning to Void Sword‑Body, yet faces rejection from the Reincarnation Law and the world.

【25】 "Not bad." The old man nodded, "Your sword core is shattered because the Returning to Void Power clashes with this world's laws, and the hasty reforging left an unstable foundation. Only by repeatedly tempering it with a higher, more primal law can you purge the dross, retain the essence, solidify the base—and perhaps even further, let your Returning to Void Sword‑Body truly achieve a certain balance with this land's Reincarnation Law, thereby offsetting some of the world's rejection."

"Jump into this reincarnation stream, draw the reincarnation power into your body, protect your true spirit with star‑fire, and use the intent of Silence Extinction to grind away impurities in your sword core. If successful, your sword‑body will be perfected, your wounds fully healed, and you may even initially grasp a thread of the Reincarnation Law, gaining the means to contend here. If they fail……" The old man's voice was flat: "then your true spirit will have its memories washed away by the reincarnation power, sink into the River of Rebirth, becoming one of the Nether River's countless muddled souls, lost forever."

Translation: "Jump into this reincarnation stream, draw the reincarnation power into your body, shield your true spirit with star‑fire, and use the intent of Silence Extinction to grind away impurities in the sword core. If successful, the sword‑body will be perfected, injuries fully healed, and you may even initially grasp a thread of the Reincarnation Law, gaining the wherewithal to contend here. If he fails……" the old man's voice flat, "then the true spirit will have its memories washed away by the reincarnation power, be cast into the River of Rebirth, becoming one of the myriad muddled souls of the Nether River, forever sunk."

The star‑fire carries the intent of Silence Extinction, the reincarnation power awakens the true spirit, and it soothes the muddled souls in the River of Rebirth and the Nether River.

【26】 "Jump into this reincarnation stream, draw the reincarnation power into your body, shield your true spirit with star‑fire, and use the intent of Silence Extinction to grind away impurities in the sword core. If successful, the sword‑body will be perfected, injuries fully healed, and you may even initially grasp a thread of the Reincarnation Law, gaining the wherewithal to contend here. If he fails……" the old man's voice flat, "then the true spirit will have its memories washed away by the reincarnation power, be cast into the River of Rebirth, becoming one of the myriad muddled souls of the Nether River, forever sunk."

Immense risk! The Reincarnation Law is one of the most fundamental, irresistible rules of heaven and earth! To temper one's body with it is no different from dancing on a blade's tip, walking a tightrope over a cliff!

Translation: The risk is immense! The Reincarnation Law is one of the most primal, irresistible rules of heaven and earth! To temper one's body with it is like dancing on a blade's tip, walking a tightrope over a cliff!

In heaven and earth, tempering the body with the Reincarnation Law is like dancing on a blade's tip, walking a tightrope over a cliff.

【27】 The risk is immense! The Reincarnation Law is one of the most primal, irresistible rules of heaven and earth! To temper one's body with it is like dancing on a blade's tip, walking a tightrope over a cliff!

Han Wuxian gazed at the gently flowing stream, seemingly peaceful yet emanating a law fluctuation that made his heart race, and felt the sword core within him on the brink of collapse, as well as the fierce enemies eyeing him from outside.

Translation: Han Wuxian gazed at the gently flowing stream that seemed calm yet emitted a heart‑pounding law fluctuation, and he also sensed the sword core within him on the verge of collapse and the formidable enemies eyeing him from outside.

law fluctuation

【28】 Han Wuxian gazed at the gently flowing stream that seemed calm yet emitted a heart‑pounding law fluctuation, and he also sensed the sword core within him on the verge of collapse and the formidable enemies eyeing him from outside.

There was no retreat.

Translation: There was no retreat.

【29】 There was no retreat.

A flicker of desperate madness flashed in his eyes. From the moment he stepped onto this path of survival, has he not been walking atop an abyss ten thousand zhang deep?

Translation: A flash of desperate madness crossed his eyes. From the moment he set foot on this path of survival, when had he not been walking atop an abyss ten thousand zhang deep?

He sought the path of survival atop an abyss ten thousand zhang deep.

【30】 A flash of desperate madness crossed his eyes. From the moment he set foot on this path of survival, when had he not been walking atop an abyss ten thousand zhang deep?

"Many thanks for your guidance, senior!" Han Wuxian hesitated no longer, bowing deeply to the old man. Then, cradling the bronze lamp, he stepped toward the reincarnation stream.

Translation: "Many thanks for your guidance, senior!" Han Wuxian no longer hesitated, bowing deeply to the old man. Then, clutching the bronze lamp, he stepped toward the reincarnation stream.

【31】 "Many thanks for your guidance, senior!" Han Wuxian no longer hesitated, bowing deeply to the old man. Then, clutching the bronze lamp, he stepped toward the reincarnation stream.

The closer he drew, the clearer became the reincarnation power that froze souls and sapped vitality. The Patrol Star Torch in his bosom erupted on its own with brilliant stellar radiance, enveloping him and resisting the law's erosion.

Translation: The closer he drew, the clearer became the soul‑freezing, vitality‑sapping reincarnation power. The Patrol Star Torch in his bosom spontaneously burst forth with brilliant stellar radiance, enveloping him and resisting the law's erosion.

The Patrol Star Torch emits stellar radiance.

【32】 The closer he drew, the clearer became the soul‑freezing, vitality‑sapping reincarnation power. The Patrol Star Torch in his bosom spontaneously burst forth with brilliant stellar radiance, enveloping him and resisting the law's erosion.

Reaching the stream's edge, he glanced once at the faint energy rumble from outside, then without hesitation leapt forward!

Translation: Reaching the stream's edge, he glanced once at the distant rumble of energy from outside, then without further hesitation, he leapt forward!

【33】 Reaching the stream's edge, he glanced once at the distant rumble of energy from outside, then without further hesitation, he leapt forward!

*Plunk! *

Translation: Plunk!

【34】 Plunk!

The instant his body submerged in the stream, an indescribable extreme cold and pain swept over every inch of flesh and every fragment of spirit!

Translation: The instant his body submerged in the stream, an indescribable extreme cold and pain swept over every inch of flesh and every fragment of soul!

【35】 The instant his body submerged in the stream, an indescribable extreme cold and pain swept over every inch of flesh and every fragment of soul!

This was not mere bodily cold, but a terrifying force that directly assailed the very source of life, as if seeking to utterly freeze, shatter, and merge his very Existence into reincarnation! His thoughts nearly halted instantly, his consciousness like a candle in the wind, ready to be snuffed out at any moment.

Translation: This was not mere bodily chill, but a terrifying force that acted directly on the very source of life, as if seeking to utterly freeze, shatter, and merge existence itself into reincarnation! His thoughts nearly halted in an instant, his consciousness like a candle in the wind, ready to gutter out at any moment!

【36】 This was not mere bodily chill, but a terrifying force that acted directly on the very source of life, as if seeking to utterly freeze, shatter, and merge existence itself into reincarnation! His thoughts nearly halted in an instant, his consciousness like a candle in the wind, ready to gutter out at any moment!

"Guard the heart! Focus the spirit! Draw star‑fire, command reincarnation!" The old man's low shout, like a dusk bell and dawn chime, pierced the icy reincarnation power and reached the depths of his consciousness, which was about to sink.

Translation: "Guard the heart! Focus the spirit! Draw star‑fire, command reincarnation!" the old man's low shout rang like a dusk drum and dawn bell, piercing the icy reincarnation power and reaching the depths of his consciousness about to sink.

【37】 "Guard the heart! Focus the spirit! Draw star‑fire, command reincarnation!" the old man's low shout rang like a dusk drum and dawn bell, piercing the icy reincarnation power and reaching the depths of his consciousness about to sink.

Han Wuxian bit his tongue hard, relying on his strong will, frantically driving the Patrol Star Torch!

Translation: Han Wuxian bit his tongue hard, relying on his formidable will, he frantically drove the Patrol Star Torch!

【38】 Han Wuxian bit his tongue hard, relying on his formidable will, he frantically drove the Patrol Star Torch!

*Hum! *

Translation: Hum!

【39】 Hum!

At the lamp's center, the Star‑Torch stone burst forth with unprecedented light; azure‑blue star‑fire ignited with unprecedented intensity! Pure and warm stellar might, like the toughest shield, fiercely guarded his heart, dantian, and sea of consciousness, barely holding back the all‑pervasive reincarnation power.

Translation: At the lamp's center, the Star‑Torch stone burst forth with unprecedented light; azure‑green star‑fire ignited with unprecedented intensity! Pure and warm stellar might, like the toughest shield, clung fast to his heart, dantian, and sea of consciousness, barely holding back the all‑pervasive reincarnation power.

The Star‑Torch stone holds star‑fire, unleashing stellar might that permeates the heart, dantian, and sea of consciousness.

【40】 At the lamp's center, the Star‑Torch stone burst forth with unprecedented light; azure‑green star‑fire ignited with unprecedented intensity! Pure and warm stellar might, like the toughest shield, clung fast to his heart, dantian, and sea of consciousness, barely holding back the all‑pervasive reincarnation power.

At the same time, he circulated his Returning to Void Sword Core! Not to resist, but to…… guide!

Translation: At the same time, he circulated the Returning to Void Sword Core! Not to resist, but… to guide!

【41】 At the same time, he circulated the Returning to Void Sword Core! Not to resist, but… to guide!

He actively relaxed part of his defenses, guiding strand after strand of pure yet icy reincarnation power into the Return to the Ruins Sword Core riddled with cracks!