Chapter 91 Mysterious Realm? Power of Stars? "Haha, little girl, why are you in such a hurry? In this star field, you can learn a lot of knowledge that Canaan Academy has never taught, and even master the power of the stars." The old man turned his gaze to Xiao Chong, "As for the way back, the only way to find the answer is to solve the mystery of the stars." Xiao Chong took a deep breath, his eyes becoming more determined. "Star power? It sounds great." The guardian smiled, took out two gleaming star fragments from the star map, and handed them to Xiao Chong and Zi Yan respectively. "These two star fragments will guide you on your respective paths of trial. Remember, only if you are determined and move forward courageously can you comprehend the true meaning of the stars." Zi Yan tightly grasped the fragments in her hand, her eyes gleaming with eagerness to try. "Brother Chong, let's get started! I'm not afraid of any trial!" Xiao Chong chuckled, his eyes also burning with fighting spirit. "Then let's explore the mysteries of this star together." The two of them each embarked on different star paths. Zi Yan's figure gradually disappeared in a colorful nebula, while Xiao Chong stepped into a dark but star-studded road. Xiao Chong suddenly woke up from a trance. What he saw before him was no longer the familiar starry road, but a space passage shrouded in an ominous haze.
There was an extremely oppressive atmosphere all around him, as if even the light was swallowed up, leaving only a faint light lingering around him. He blinked, trying to sort out his thoughts: "This is where?" Just as he was wondering, there seemed to be a slight fluctuation in the air, and then tiny but extremely bright spots of light were born from nothingness and slowly revolved around Xiao Chong. These light spots became more and more numerous, gradually converging into blurry patterns, until finally condensing into the images of warriors wearing star armor. "Welcome to the Star Ruins, brave man." A deep voice echoed in the empty space. It was made by a star warrior made up of light spots. Although its voice was emotionless, it was somewhat solemn. Xiao Chong looked around cautiously, his eyes finally fell on the star warrior, and asked: "Star Ruins? Why am I here? And who are you?" The Star Warrior leaned forward slightly and answered in a tone that seemed to have spanned countless years: "I am a Star Warrior, responsible for guarding this ancient trial site. You and Miss Zi Yan have embarked on two different trial paths respectively. This is your challenge. Only by passing the trial can you understand the power of the stars more deeply and gain stronger power." "Trial?" Xiao Chong clenched his fists, his eyes full of fighting spirit. "As long as I can become stronger and protect the people who are important to me, I am willing to accept any trial! Tell me, what should I do?" The Star Guardian nodded, and the surrounding scenery changed. A starry road full of unknowns and dangers appeared before Xiao Chong. "This road will lead you to face your own fears, desires, and limits. Remember, true strength does not only come from external training, but more importantly, inner tenacity and purity. Go forward, Xiao Chong, and prove your will!" Xiao Chong took a deep breath and stepped forward resolutely without any hesitation. Every step breaks through nothingness, as if crossing the boundaries of time and space. Along the way, various illusions kept emerging, some of which were his past, some were his fears about the future, and even the most reluctant secrets in his heart. Just as he was struggling through this series of spiritual trials, a familiar and gentle voice suddenly sounded in his ears: "Brother Chong, no matter when or where you are, you are never alone." Zi Yan's voice was like warm sunshine, penetrating all the haze and giving Xiao Chong infinite strength and courage. He stopped, closed his eyes, and felt the care and trust from afar with his heart, with a firm smile on his lips. "Zi Yan, wait for me. No matter what I face, I will not give up." Xiao Chong spoke softly to the void, then he opened his eyes, his eyes more determined and unyielding than before.
Setting out again, those originally heart-pounding illusions seemed to have lost their effect. Xiao Chong continued on the road to the unknown with unprecedented speed and determination. At this moment, the shadow of the Star Guardian appeared again, and for the first time, its voice was filled with approval: "Very good, Xiao Chong. You have passed the greatest test of your heart. Next, please accept the inheritance of the power of the stars. It will be the most powerful support for your future path." As the Star Guardian hummed, a beam of brilliant light poured down from the void and rushed straight towards Xiao Chong. He opened his arms and let the warm and powerful force flow into his body. Every cell was cheering, as if the secrets of the entire universe were being solved bit by bit by him. "Is this... the power of the stars?!" Xiao Chong murmured in a low voice, his whole body emanating a faint light, his eyes flashing with infinite longing and desire for the future. In this unforgettable transformation, Xiao Chong's conversation with the Star Guardian quietly came to an end. "Remember, Xiao Chong, with great power comes great responsibility. Protect everything you hold dear, and the stars will always light your path." "I understand, Star Warrior." At this point in the conversation, silence returned to the space channel again, leaving only Xiao Chong alone, bathed in the light of the stars. After a moment, Xiao Chong left the space channel. He looked up at the vast Milky Way, his heart surging with unprecedented determination. The starlight fell, reflecting a brilliant universe in his eyes. Zi Yan's return became his deepest expectation at this moment. Finally, subtle fluctuations appeared at the other end of the space channel, like a gentle call from a distant star. Although the change was imperceptible, it was enough to make Xiao Chong's heartbeat accelerate suddenly. He clenched his fists tightly, his eyes fixed on the door that was about to open, as if the whole world had stopped at this moment. With a light "click" sound, the crack in space slowly opened up, and Zi Yan's figure gradually appeared. Her long hair danced in the wind and her eyes sparkled with newfound starlight, an aura completely different from before, powerful and mysterious. "Zi Yan!" Xiao Chong couldn't help but shout, his voice containing both joy and concern that was difficult to conceal. Zi Yan walked out of the passage steadily with a gentle smile on her face. She looked at Xiao Chong, and her eyes seemed to penetrate the boundaries of time and space and directly touch the depths of the other's soul. "I'm back, Brother Chong." The two smiled at each other without words. The tacit understanding and trust between them were better than a thousand words. Xiao Chong walked forward and gently took Zi Yan's hand, feeling the warmth and strength coming from it. "Your power has become stronger." (End of this chapter)
