Chapter 1222

Han Wuxian

"Since you insist on seeking death, I'll let you see what truly is… the Divine Soul Silence Extinction!"

He no longer held back; the core of the source star within the Sea of Knowledge began to spin at an unprecedented speed! A power far deeper, more primordial than Return Void Qi was drawn—this power, contained deep within the source star core, represents the willpower of his own Existence's root!

He did not employ Return Void Qi, but transformed his own will—tempered by tribulations and unbreakable—mixed with his understanding of the Return Void Dao into an invisible shock, directly confronting the Soul Demon King!

Elder Li

In the soundless instant, the black soul spears raining from the sky melted like ice and snow under sunlight! The mental shock emitted by the Soul Demon King, upon contacting Han Wuxian's will that embodied the true meaning of "Silence Extinction," struck like an immovable reef and **Boom—shattered! **

"No! What is this power?!" the Soul Demon King let out a terrified screech; its body, condensed from countless lingering souls and grudges, began to quake violently, as if it might disintegrate at any moment. Han Wuxian's will, to such beings, is a predator‑like nemesis!

Han Wuxian's face grew even paler; using this technique placed a massive burden on his divine soul, yet his eyes were icy, his will like a drawn sword, continuously pressing forward!

Heavenly Craft Sect

Two words spoken, law followed. The massive black shadow of the Soul Demon King emitted a desperate wail, finally disintegrated completely, turning into the purest soul‑energy particles that dissipated into the air.

Han Wuxian breathed a few times, suppressed the weakness of his divine soul, hurried to the Soul‑Nurturing Tree. He did not damage its roots, only carefully took a segment of its verdant branch brimming with vibrant life.

Swaying Wind Valley

Fallen Soul Gully

When Han Wuxian's figure appeared again at Broken Soul Cliff, only seven days had passed since his departure.

Seeing his return, especially feeling the three heavenly treasures in his hand that each emitted a distinct yet powerful aura, the entire Demon‑Slaying Alliance erupted in a post‑cataclysmic cheer!

Wang Tie, excited, took the herbs, his old eyes watery: "Alliance Leader! You… you really did it! Wonderful! They're saved! Everyone is saved!"

Han Wuxian looked at the hopeful gazes of the crowd, a faint, barely perceptible relaxation appearing on his weary face.

Three Main Medicinal Ingredients

Soul-Purifying, Heart-Cleansing Pill

Wang Tie almost trembled as he received the three main herbs, especially the dripping emerald Soul‑Nurturing Tree branch radiating warm soul‑energy; his eyes shone with unprecedented brilliance. "Alliance Leader, rest assured! With this divine object, I will not fail the trust and will refine the 'Pure Soul Cleansing Pill'!"

He immediately summoned all the Elders and disciples proficient in alchemy from Hundred‑Herb Valley, and opened a temporary alchemy chamber deep within Broken Soul Cliff, laying multiple soul‑gathering and protective arrays. Elder Li of the Celestial Work Sect also brought several array masters to assist; using the "Ten‑Thousand‑Year Ice Soul" as core, they set up a small "Ice‑Heart Guard‑Essence Array" to ensure the alchemist's mind remains undisturbed and to maximize the herb's potency.

The alchemy began; the chamber was enveloped by misty spiritual energy and herb fragrance, at times exhaling the extreme cold of Ice Soul, at times radiating the blazing golden light of Solar Essence, and at times covered by the warm green of the Soul‑Nurturing Tree. Wang Tie devoted himself wholly, daring not a moment of slackness; he knew this batch of pills concerned the very survival of the Demon‑Slaying Alliance.

At the same time, Han Wuxian entered seclusion again. This outing to gather herbs, with successive battles, especially the final clash at Fallen Soul Ravine where he wielded the source star core's primordial will against the Soul Demon King, aggravated his old divine‑soul wounds but also deepened his comprehension of the Return Void Dao. That subtle balance between "Oblivion" and "Absorption," "Termination" and "Reincarnation," let him glimpse the road ahead.

Xiao Ran, Qing Lin and others seized the time, using the additional Ten‑Thousand‑Year Ice Souls that Han Wuxian brought back as core, together with the array masters of Liu Yun Alliance and Xun Feng Valley, to fully construct a massive "Ice‑Heart Pure‑Spirit Array." The entire stone forest of Broken Soul Cliff was incorporated into the array's range; although not fully activated, the irritating "Residual Desire Toxin" in the air was already slightly suppressed, and the pressure on the surviving cultivators' divine souls was considerably eased.

Great Path of Returning to the Void

Suddenly a clear, resonant phoenix cry rang from the alchemy chamber direction! Immediately, a seven‑colored sunrise burst upward, dispersing the lingering gloom over Broken Soul Cliff; the dense alchemical fragrance, previously unable to part, spread thickly, invigorating the spirit and clearing the soul.

Existence

The stone door of the alchemy chamber opened; Wang Tie emerged, weary yet unable to hide his excitement, carrying a jade tray on which lay dozens of pill‑sized orbs the size of longan, each bearing natural cloud patterns and a seven‑colored glazed sheen. Around the pills swirled a faint purifying aura—the ancient Pure Soul Cleansing Pill!

Dao Heart

Han Wuxian nodded, took a pill, his divine consciousness examined it finely, confirming the pure soul‑energy and the mighty yet gentle power that guards the Dao Heart. "Valley Master Wang, you have labored; this pill to us is like a coal delivered in snow."

The pills were quickly distributed to all injured cultivators. After taking the pills, everyone immediately sat cross‑legged to assimilate.

Those who took the pills began to emit strands of gray‑black mist, the "I desire" will remnants forced out by the pill's power. Their complexion shifted from the previous pallid agony to a rosy, tranquil hue; furrowed brows relaxed, breath steadied and deepened. Even many cultivators stuck at a bottleneck for years showed faint signs of breakthrough after cleansing their heart‑demons and stabilizing the Dao Heart!

Effective! It really works!

I feel my spirit has never been so clear!

Thank you, Alliance Leader Han! Thank you, Valley Master Wang!

Voices of joy and gratitude echoed in the camp. The strength of the Demon‑Subjugation Alliance is recovering at a visible speed, even surpassing before!

At that very moment, Elder Li of the Heavenly Craft Sect also came running with excitement to report: "Alliance Leader! The Ice‑Heart Pure Spirit Formation has been set up and is ready to be activated at any time!"

All is ready!

Han Wuxian stood at the highest point of Broken Soul Cliff, gazing down at the crowd whose breaths were united as one and whose fighting spirit soared; heroic ambition welled up in his heart. He took a deep breath, and his voice rang throughout the entire stone forest:

Everyone! Our wounds have healed, the great formation is complete! The pain and humiliation that Yan Buji inflicted upon us—now it's time to return them to him!