The world descends on Sky Island: God-level talents are drawn at the beginning.

Han Xing infused the bracelet in his hand with his primal power, and the Seven Star Meteorite Core began to spin rapidly, then burst forth with a vast wave of divine power!

"The starry sky... is collapsing!"

With a deep shout from the Korean star, time stop was lifted!

The string of Seven Star Meteorite Cores in his hand suddenly burst forth with indescribable dazzling light!
The seven miniature stars expanded instantly, evolving into the phantom of a vast galaxy, and then collapsed inward at a speed beyond comprehension!

The ultimate destructive power is brewing within it; it is not an explosion of energy, but the collapse of rules and the annihilation of all things!

“Buzz—boom!!!”

The deafening roar, beyond description, was strangely confined to a relatively "silent" area, as if all sound had been swallowed up by the collapsing core.

The next instant, an invisible ripple composed purely of "annihilation" suddenly erupted from Han Xing's center and swept outwards in all directions!

Where the ripples passed, all things returned to nothingness!

The thick, ink-like water of Tianchi Lake did not evaporate, but simply "disappeared," as if it had never existed!
The terrifying giant hand, composed of chaotic energy and silt, was the first to be hit.

The giant hand, capable of easily crushing a novice god, was like a sandcastle encountering a tsunami in the face of this annihilation ripple.

Not even having the right to struggle, it crumbles inch by inch, starting from the fingertips, turning into the most primal nothingness!
The terrifying will hidden deeper in the pool let out a silent roar mixed with shock, anger, and pain, as if it had suffered a severe blow!
It kept retreating madly into the endless darkness and mud.

But no matter how fast it is, it can't outrun the speed of [Starry Sky Collapse]!

With a shrill scream, that will was completely obliterated, and it died without even revealing its true form!

In that instant, Han Xing shot out like lightning.

He reached out with both hands at the same time and firmly grasped the two jade and dark red lotus hearts that were still emitting a hazy glow and were trembling slightly due to the terrifying explosion just now!

[Obtained: Million-Year Lotus Heart (Purity of Mind)]

[Obtained: Million-Year Lotus Heart (Blood Moon)]

...

The touch was warm and smooth, and a vast and pure life force and primal power instantly surged into his body, easing his injuries considerably.

"Got it, let's go!"

Without hesitation, Han Xing turned around and was about to rush upwards.

...

...

At this moment, on the surface of Tianchi Lake.

The once sacred Lotus Platform of Purification has been shrouded in towering black mist!

At first, the roars of Tu Gang and the Great Beast Lord could be heard, along with bursts of lightning and sword energy.

But as time went on, the voices of the crowd grew weaker and weaker, and the frequency of the lightning and sword energy also gradually decreased.

Now, there is not even a sound coming from that area; it seems to have fallen into complete silence.

And just then!
The pitch-black poisonous mist surrounding the lotus platform suddenly trembled violently, as if it had been gripped tightly by an invisible giant hand.

"Boom--!"

Despite being separated by an endless, deep pool of water, a terrifying energy erupted from the bottom of the pool, powerful enough to annihilate stars.

Even the slightest aftershock caused a dramatic change on the surface of Tianchi Lake!

The entire Heavenly Lake seemed to have been shoved into a sun, with terrifying light and heat emanating from the bottom of the abyss, turning everything above into a destructive incandescent white!

Countless lotus leaves instantly vaporized, and the towering waves were flattened!

The Pure World Lotus Platform trembled violently.

Along with the giant wave rushing up, there was also a powerful figure!

He was dressed in a full set of starry sky armor, holding a jet-black war bow in his right hand, and a string of beads that was slowly rotating floating in his left palm.

That figure was none other than Han Xing.

At this moment, nine-colored divine light flowed around his body, emanating waves of mysterious aura.

The Seven Star Meteorite Core in his hand shone with dazzling divine light, making him appear like a war god of bows!
However, when Han Xing emerged from the water and saw the Pure Lotus Platform shrouded in black mist, his brows furrowed slightly.

The black mist churned and writhed, emanating a chilling, malevolent aura capable of eroding the very soul.

It also carried a nauseatingly sweet and fishy smell, completely obscuring the original sacred radiance of the lotus platform.

The Korean star's brows furrowed suddenly.

He could sense that his teammates' auras were all within that evil black mist domain, but they were extremely weak, indicating that they had suffered considerable injuries.

Just then, the thick black fog surged.

Immediately afterwards, a huge and ferocious python head slowly emerged from it.

The Heart-Eating Python's scarlet vertical pupils stared intently at Han Xing, filled with cunning, greed, and a hint of... surprise and uncertainty.

It had clearly also sensed the terrifying outburst from the bottom of the pool that had sent shivers down its spine.

"His-"

A sickening screech rang out, carrying a power that eroded the mind, directly entering Han Xing's mind: "Human... you actually managed to come back alive from down there?"

Han Xing remained expressionless, his gaze as cold as ice: "You've been following us for a long time, haven't you?"

Upon hearing this, the Heart-Eating Python's crimson vertical pupils narrowed slightly, and it said with some surprise and uncertainty, "Hmm? You know of my existence?"

"nonsense."

The Korean star remained expressionless: "Did you think I wouldn't pay attention to you after you attacked us in the Trap Palace last time?"

"Heart-Eating Demon Python".

Upon hearing Han Xing call out its name directly, a hint of fear appeared in the Heart-Eating Python's scarlet eyes.

"You...you...how do you even know my identity?"

Han Xing chuckled: "You little rascal, you don't actually think you've hidden it well, do you?"

“I was already aware of the poisonous power contained in that poison needle in the palace last time.”

"But at that time I only had a suspicion, after all, it was possible that there was someone of this level hidden among those Western Region lords."

"But... when you later sent the Purple Thorn God Lord to ambush me, it made me completely certain of your identity."

"After all, with the power of the Purple Thorn God and those Western Region lords, absolutely no one can get ahead of us."

"The fact that the Bauhinia Goddess actually reached the end of the chasm in front of us means that she must have used some special power, or rather, the power from the Heavenly Pool Secret Realm."

"Only the creatures within this Heavenly Lake Secret Realm are capable of doing this..."

"So, I already guessed your identity back then."

After hearing Han Xing's explanation, the ferocity and malice in the Heart-Eating Python's eyes subsided, and a look of realization appeared on its face.

"So that's how it is... So this is why I was exposed?"

"That's something I didn't expect."

However, at that moment, it changed its tone: "But! Even if you've guessed my identity, so what!?"

"I still succeeded!" "Now, your teammates, and those twin lotus flowers, are all in my hands."

"With just a thought from me, I can melt them all into a pool of black water!"

To enhance its persuasiveness, the black mist enveloping the lotus platform suddenly contracted.

A few extremely faint groans, as if from the source of immense pain, came from inside, before falling into dead silence again.

Seeing this, Han Xing's expression turned cold, and a hint of murderous intent flashed in his eyes.

But he forced himself to remain calm and asked, "You went to great lengths to follow us and carry out assassination attempts time and time again. You couldn't have simply wanted to kill us, could you?"

"what do you want?"

Upon hearing this, the serpent's massive black maw gradually widened: "What do I want..."

"Of course, it's those two lotus hearts you fished out of the lake!"

"When I sensed your presence at the entrance, I had a premonition that you might possess the ability to ignore the chaotic origins of the Heavenly Pool and retrieve the lotus hearts below."

"Originally, I intended to eliminate a group of people around you, and then use the remaining ones to force you to go to Tianchi to retrieve Lianxin, but you were too astute, and you averted several crises..."

"However, to my surprise, you actually jumped in and retrieved the lotus heart for me."

"And being separated from my teammates gave me an excellent opportunity."

At this point, it let out another chilling laugh: "I really have to thank you..."

After listening, Han Xing nodded in understanding, and roughly understood the purpose of the demonic python and why it had attacked them repeatedly.

He continued, "Can you tell me what you want this lotus heart for?"

"Is it just for swallowing?"

Two million-year-old lotus seeds, their effects are truly miraculous.

But the Korean star always felt that there must be other purposes behind this.

Otherwise, this demonic python wouldn't have made such a big show of it.

"Ho ho ho..."

The demonic python let out a chilling laugh: "Little fellow, are you too naive to think you can so easily extract information from me?"

"It's up to you whether you tell me or not. I was just asking out of curiosity." Han Xing shrugged.

"Interesting little fellow..."

The serpent said in a low voice, "Although your method is clumsy, I can reveal a little secret to you."

"Those twin lotus blossoms are actually a key..."

"Only by incorporating the lotus heart can they function as a key."

"Then, when I completely devour them, I will be able to integrate their power into one, and become the key myself, do you understand?"

Upon hearing this, Han Xing was startled.

As expected... just as I thought, there was another meaning behind the Heart-Eating Python's demand for the lotus heart.

Twin lotus flowers... key...

He seemed to realize something, and his gaze unconsciously drifted toward the illusory, magnificent palace at the end of Tianchi Lake.

It is said that the palace was never entered by anyone.

At that moment, the Heart-Eating Serpent's chilling voice rang out again: "Now, hand over the Lotus Heart!"

"Otherwise, I will turn all your companions into pus and blood!"

Han Xing had calmed down by now, and a smile reappeared on his lips: "If you hand over Lian Xin, you won't hurt my companions, right?"

“Of course… apart from those twin lotus blossoms, no one else is of any use to me,” the demonic python replied without hesitation.

At this moment, as if it had remembered something, it shouted sharply, "That's right, I know you possess time-related powers!"

"Don't even think about using time stop to save your teammates!"

"Not only do they bear the [Heart-Corroding Poison] I inflicted upon them, but this barrier has also been imbued with a special power by me!"

"If any abnormal energy enters, it will explode immediately, turning everyone inside into pus and blood!"

After he finished speaking, the Korean star's expression changed slightly again.

Clearly, this treacherous Heart-Eating Python is not only cunning in its methods, but also possesses keen observation skills.

Based on the Korean star's previous actions, it has been determined that he possesses the incredible ability to "stop time," and corresponding countermeasures have been taken.

As mentioned before, the power of time is not invincible.

As long as a suitable method is found, it can be countered.

Just like it is now.

After a moment of silence, the Korean star suddenly chuckled softly.

"Two lotus seeds in exchange for my teammates, that's quite a good deal."

"Since that's the case... let's change it then."

As soon as he finished speaking, he casually waved his hand, and two lotus seeds, one emerald green and the other dark red, appeared in mid-air.

The two lotus seeds contained a vast aura, and as soon as they appeared, they caused a gentle breeze to blow across the entire Heavenly Lake.

The breeze carries the breath of life.

Not only that, even the bright moon above Tianchi Lake turned into a blood moon.

At this moment, the Heart-Eating Python's gaze was completely fixed on the two lotus seeds, its eyes filled with undisguised greed!
However, at that moment, the illusory image of the clock in Han Xing's pupils reappeared.

"clang--!!!"

The clear sound of the bell once again resounded throughout the entire Tianchi Lake.

Time was forcibly frozen at this moment!

The churning pool water, the gentle breeze, and even the blood moon that had just begun to turn all fell into absolute stillness!
The greedy and ferocious expression of the Heart-Eating Python was completely frozen on its huge snake head. Its scarlet vertical pupils still held a lingering desire for the lotus heart, but had lost all their luster.

However, just as the serpent itself warned, this area, shrouded in the [Heart-Corroding Poison] and the power of the special barrier, reacts extremely violently to the intrusion of abnormal energy!
Almost the instant the power of time touched the thick black fog, the entire poisonous fog barrier suddenly boiled and went berserk, like an ice cube thrown into boiling oil!
“Buzz—boom!!!”

Terrifying destructive energy was frantically accumulating inside the black mist, and it looked like it was about to explode at any moment, completely annihilating all living beings within it!
The previously invincible "time stop" failed to turn the tide of battle this time, instead becoming the fuse that ignited destruction.

At this critical moment, Han Xing's eyes showed no panic, but rather a cold glint.

"You... if you hadn't told me beforehand and laid out a method to counter the power of time, I might have really been at a loss."

"However... since you've told me, how could I not have a way to crack it?"

He muttered to himself, and at the same time, his right hand flashed with light again.
A seemingly antique, even slightly worn, pale leather coat appeared in his hand.

Clearly, this was the rare item he hadn't used in a long time: the skin of Harleken!
It is also one of the strongest trump cards of Korean stars!

Once he dons this wondrous item, he will enter a state of dual concealment in time and space.

It directly isolates him from all his aura, causal connections, and even... his own concept of existence in this world.

...(End of chapter)