Chapter 201

Zhou Xuan and Xiang Xingluo began to shuttle across the universe, searching for those scattered artifact parts.

Their journey was full of unknowns and dangers, but every step was full of firmness and faith.

"Look, this is a clue to the first part."

Xiang Xingluo pointed to an ancient stone tablet engraved with obscure and difficult-to-understand runes.

These runes seemed to be the most ancient language in the universe, recording the whereabouts of the artifact parts.

"These runes... I seem to have seen them somewhere."

Zhou Xuan gazed at the stone tablet, his brow furrowed. Suddenly, his eyes lit up, "That's it, that's the knowledge we obtained from an ancient prophet when we were in the Forgotten Star Region!"

The two worked together to solve the puzzle on the stone tablet and finally found the location of the first artifact part.

However, this was just the beginning. 420

Every subsequent part was hidden in even more dangerous and mysterious places; they had to face ancient mechanisms, fierce alien beasts, and even obstruction from other races.

"Zhou Xuan, do you think we can really succeed?"

After a fierce battle, Xiang Xingluo leaned on Zhou Xuan's shoulder and asked wearily.

Zhou Xuan gently held her hand: "As long as we are together, nothing is impossible. No matter how many difficulties and challenges are ahead, I will face them with you."

His gaze was firm and warm, as if it could dispel all haze.

Xiang Xingluo smiled; that was her most peaceful smile.

227. 【The conspiracy of the "Shadow of Chaos"?】

She knew that no matter what the future held, as long as Zhou Xuan was by her side, she had nothing to fear.

As time passed, they gradually approached the location of the last artifact part.

But at the same time, the power of the "Shadow of Chaos" was also constantly growing; they seemed to have already sensed Zhou Xuan and Xiang Xingluo's actions and began to pursue them frantically.

"We cannot drag this out any longer."

Zhou Xuan looked at the last difficulty before him—a huge maze composed of countless stars, "We must find the artifact part as soon as possible, then leave here."

Xiang Xingluo nodded, and the two joined hands again to step into the maze.

In this maze composed of star power, they not only had to face complex path choices but also fight against monsters formed by star power.

Every step was full of unknowns and dangers.

However, it was this unknown and danger that stimulated the courage and wisdom deep in their hearts.

Relying on their trust and tacit understanding for each other, they cracked the maze's puzzles step by step and finally found the last artifact part.

"We succeeded¨｀!"

Xiang Xingluo shouted excitedly, her eyes flickering with tears.

This was not just because they found the artifact part, but because they had strengthened their love and trust for each other even more during this difficult journey.

However, just as they were preparing to leave the maze, the fleet of the "Shadow of Chaos" had already caught up.

A decisive battle concerning the fate of the universe was about to unfold...

Can Zhou Xuan and Xiang Xingluo successfully stop the conspiracy of the "Shadow of Chaos"?

What challenges and tests will they face in the decisive battle?

Will their love bloom with even more dazzling light in this crisis?

Everything will be revealed in the stories to come...

At the end of the Astral Express, the dust of an ancient planet shone with golden brilliance in the setting sun; Zhou Xuan and Xiang Xingluo stood side by side before an ancient ruin, their gazes flickering with longing and firmness for the unknown.

This was another stop in their search for artifact parts, and this time, it seemed that the Goddess of Luck finally favored them.

"Look, that is the artifact part we are looking for."

Zhou Xuan pointed to the depths of the ruins, where a faint yet undeniable light was emitted, forming a sharp contrast with the dimness around it.

Xiang Xingluo nodded, a hint of excitement flashing in her eyes; the two approached quickly, carefully avoiding the ancient mechanisms scattered on the ground.

As they approached, the light became more intense, as if a force was summoning them.

Finally, after a series of complex puzzle-solving, the artifact part lay quietly on the stone platform, emitting a soft and ancient aura.

Zhou Xuan gently picked it up, feeling a warm force flowing through his whole body; he knew this was the key to their fight against "¨¨ Shadow of Chaos" and protecting the peace of the Astral Express.

However, just as they were preparing to leave, a cold laugh broke the tranquility.

"How effortless, Zhou Xuan, Xiang Xingluo, your luck seems not so good."

Several figures walked out from the shadows; they were members of the "Shadow of Chaos," with triumphant smiles on their faces, clearly having waited here for a long time.

"How did you know we were here?"

Zhou Xuan asked coldly, a sense of ominous premonition surging in his heart.

"Hahaha, we have to thank a certain 'kind person' in your team for this."

The leading member of the "Shadow of Chaos" laughed even more wildly, then waved their hand, and several subordinates quickly stepped forward, surrounding Zhou Xuan and Xiang Xingluo.

The battle was on the verge of breaking out, but facing the well-prepared "Shadow of Chaos," Zhou Xuan and Xiang Xingluo were clearly at a disadvantage.

228. 【Struggle and pain】

Although they tried their best, they ultimately failed to withstand the enemy's offensive; the artifact part was ruthlessly snatched away, and both were seriously injured, fleeing the ruins in a sorry state.

Sitting in the ruins, Zhou Xuan and Xiang Xingluo panted, their eyes full of unwillingness and anger.

"We have a traitor inside." Xiang Xingluo said in a low voice, her tone full of bitterness.

"That's right, and this person knows our actions like the back of their hand."

Zhou Xuan clenched his fists tightly, his knuckles turning white from the force.

They knew well that this failure was not just because of the enemy's strength, but because of internal betrayal.

To find the traitor, the two decided to return to the base immediately.

Along the way, they remained silent, each lost in thought.

After returning to the base, the atmosphere was exceptionally heavy 420; the team members saw the injuries of Zhou Xuan and Xiang Xingluo and cast concerned looks one after another, but there was more confusion and unease.

"We must screen the team members."

Zhou Xuan announced in the conference room, his voice firm and powerful.

As soon as these words were spoken, the atmosphere in the conference room instantly dropped to freezing point, and everyone felt unprecedented pressure.

In the following days, Zhou Xuan and Xiang Xingluo almost didn't sleep or rest, reviewing every detail, from communication records to action plans, and even everyone's daily behavior was carefully analyzed by them.

As time passed, some suspicious clues gradually surfaced (ccca), but whenever they thought they were approaching the truth, they were always trapped by new mysteries.

What made them most unacceptable was that these clues seemed to point to someone they least wanted to believe—one of the supporting characters, Li Chen.

Li Chen was an old member of the team, always showing loyalty and reliability, and had a close personal friendship with Zhou Xuan and Xiang Xingluo.

However, the evidence before them was so conclusive that it was impossible not to be suspicious.

"We cannot just draw a conclusion like this."

Xiang Xingluo said in a late-night conversation, her eyes full of struggle and pain.

"Li Chen... how could he be a traitor?"

"I also hope this isn't true."

Zhou Xuan sighed, but he knew that as the leader of the team, he must remain calm and rational.

"We must talk to him personally and ask for the truth."

Thus, on a dark and windy night, Zhou Xuan and Xiang Xingluo found Li Chen.

They chose a hidden corner outside the base to avoid attracting the attention of other members.

Under the moonlight, Li Chen's face appeared exceptionally pale; when he saw them, a complex emotion flashed in his eyes.

"What do you want with me?"

Li Chen's voice was a bit hoarse; he seemed to have anticipated this moment.

"We want to know, did you... betray us?"

Zhou Xuan tried to keep his tone calm, but the anger and disappointment in his heart were hard to hide.

Li Chen was silent for a moment, then slowly looked up, looking directly into the eyes of Zhou Xuan and Xiang Xingluo.

"Yes, I betrayed you."

His voice was low, but exceptionally firm, "But I have my own hidden difficulties."

"Hidden difficulties? What kind of hidden difficulties could make you do such a thing?"

Xiang Xingluo could no longer control her emotions, and tears swirled in her eyes.

"I..."