Chapter 219

They piloted the most advanced interstellar starship, traversing countless galaxies and nebulae, heading toward the source of the mysterious signal.

During the long journey, the team members experienced countless dangers and trials.

They matched wits with interstellar pirates, passed through dangerous cosmic storms, and even encountered attacks from unknown creatures on a desolate planet.

263. 【Caused by Rash Action】

However, these difficulties did not make them retreat; instead, they further strengthened their faith in exploring the truth.

Finally, in a distant galaxy, they found the source of the mysterious signal.

It was a massive planet, its surface covered in strange energy fluctuations, as if the entire planet were breathing.

As the starship approached, they felt an unprecedented sense of oppression, as if some powerful force were watching them in the dark.

"This is the place we are looking for."

Zhou Xuan gripped the control stick tightly, his eyes flickering with a resolute light.

He knew that the subsequent actions would be full of unknowns and dangers, but they had no other choice.

The team members quickly made combat preparations and cautiously landed on the planet's surface.

However, when they stepped onto this strange land, a strong sense of crisis instantly surged into their hearts.

The surrounding air seemed to have solidified, and even breathing became exceptionally difficult.

"Careful! There is something strange here!"

Xiang Xingluo whispered a warning.

Her voice echoed in the silent air, appearing exceptionally clear and powerful.

Just then, a deafening boom suddenly rang out, coming from the depths of the planet.

Immediately following, a group of enemies with varied forms and well-equipped gear surged out from all directions.

They possessed technology and power that surpassed the Disaster Empire; both their weapons and tactics appeared exceptionally advanced and lethal.

"Prepare for battle!" Zhou Xuan shouted loudly.

He quickly directed the team members to form a defensive formation, preparing to meet the enemy's attack.

However, in this confrontation with a disparity in power, they soon fell into a passive position.

The enemy's attacks were as violent and continuous as a rainstorm, leaving the team members overwhelmed and suffering heavy casualties.

"Retreat!"

Zhou Xuan knew deeply that continuing to fight would only be futile.

He decisively issued the order to retreat and led the surviving team members to fight their way out.

After a difficult battle and escape, they finally fled the enemy's encirclement and returned to the starship.

After returning to the base, Zhou Xuan and Xiang Xingluo fell into deep contemplation.

They knew that this failure was not only because of the enemy's strength and cunning, but also because they had acted rashly without sufficient preparation.

"We must find more powerful strength and allies."

Zhou Xuan said in a deep voice.

His eyes were filled with firmness and resolve, as if he had already made up his mind to overcome this new threat.

Xiang Xingluo nodded, expressing her agreement.

"But... where should we go to find such strength and allies?"

Her tone carried a hint of confusion and uncertainty.

Zhou Xuan pondered for a moment and then said:

"We can try to contact other interstellar alliances and powerful racial factions. Perhaps among them, there are those willing to join us in confronting this new threat."

Thus, Zhou Xuan and Xiang Xingluo began to prepare for the work of contacting other interstellar alliances and racial factions.

They sent emergency distress signals and letters of intent for cooperation to all possible allies, and detailed the current crisis they were facing and the strength of the enemy.

However, this process was not smooth.

Many interstellar alliances and racial factions refused their requests or remained silent for various reasons.

"It seems... we must prepare for the worst."

Zhou Xuan gazed at the pitch-black night sky outside the window, his tone filled with helplessness and resolve.

He knew that in this universe full of unknowns and dangers, they must rely on their own strength to overcome all difficulties and challenges.

And just at this moment...

264. 【Guiding Hearts Toward Good, Resisting Honkai】

An unexpected piece of news arrived—a powerful racial faction expressed their willingness to form an alliance with them to confront the new threat together!

This news was like a ray of dawn piercing through the dark sky, letting Zhou Xuan and Xiang Xingluo see hope and the future...

However... what kind of difficulties and challenges would they encounter in the process of searching for allies?

Could they successfully find the strength sufficient to confront the enemy?

All of this... was still an unknown variable...

In the vast universe of "Honkai: Star Rail," Zhou Xuan and Xiang Xingluo walked side by side, their figures elongated among the stars, every step treading out a longing for the unknown and a persistence for justice.

Since that sudden disaster, they knew deeply that it was difficult to resist the coming darkness by their own strength alone, so they embarked on a journey to find allies and power.

Night fell, the Milky Way was like a ribbon, and Zhou Xuan and Xiang Xingluo sat inside an ancient and mysterious starship; the lights inside the cabin were dim, reflecting the two's resolute faces.

Spread out on the table were several yellowed ancient books, each page recording legends about an ancient civilization—that was a civilization that had once been extremely glorious, but had quietly vanished in the long river of time; it was said that they mastered the power sufficient to confront all evil in the universe.

"Xingluo, look here,"

Zhou Xuan pointed to a passage in the ancient book, his eyes flickering with light,

"This ancient civilization is named 'Sky Guardians'; they not only possessed powerful technology, but also a unique philosophical system capable of guiding hearts toward good and resisting Honkai."

Xiang Xingluo took the ancient book and studied it carefully; her gaze gradually became solemn:

"If this is true, then we must find the ruins they left behind; perhaps the answers we need are there."

The two decided to set off immediately, heading to the location of the ruins mentioned in the ancient book—a secret planet hidden in the depths of a nebula.

The starship traversed interstellar dust, crossed the boundaries of time and space, and finally landed on that planet.

The planet's surface was covered with dense primeval forests, ancient trees towering, as if time had stood still here.

Zhou Xuan and Xiang Xingluo held light swords, cautiously weaving through the forest, searching for clues to the ruins.

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Suddenly, a low humming sound came from afar; they followed the sound and discovered an ancient stone gate entangled by vines.

"Look, that is the entrance to the ruins!" Xiang Xingluo shouted excitedly.

The two joined forces to push open the stone gate, and an ancient and solemn aura rushed toward them.

Behind the gate was a winding stone staircase leading to the unknown depths.

They walked slowly down the stone staircase, every step seeming to tread on the pulse of history.

Deepening into the ruins, they arrived at a massive hall, with a radiant crystal ball floating in the center, surrounded by ancient runes and statues.

Just then, a gentle and majestic voice rang in their ears: "Welcome to the holy land of the Sky Guardians, outsiders. If you crave power, you must pass our trials."

The voice came from an envoy of the ancient civilization wearing robes; he walked slowly out of the shadows, his gaze profound and kind. Zhou Xuan and Xiang Xingluo looked at each other and nodded firmly.

"We are willing to accept the trials," Zhou Xuan said.

The envoy smiled slightly, and immediately, the entire hall began to change; the ground cracked, countless mechanisms activated, forming complex puzzles and traps.

Zhou Xuan and Xiang Xingluo relied on their superior wisdom and tacit cooperation to solve these problems one by one.

265. 【On the Road Full of Thorns】

They sometimes jumped between floating stone slabs, sometimes unlocked complex mechanical locks; every success was accompanied by the envoy's approving gaze.

Finally, they arrived at a massive trial ground, with a huge stone statue standing in the center, the statue holding a radiant longsword in its hand.

The envoy's voice rang out again:

"This is the Trial Sword of the Sky Guardians; only those with pure hearts and firm wills can pull it out."

Zhou Xuan and Xiang Xingluo looked at each other and smiled; they knew this was the greatest trial for them.

Zhou Xuan took a deep breath, walked forward, gripped the hilt with both hands, and closed his eyes to focus.

A warm power surged from the sword body into his body, resonating with his heart.

Suddenly, he let out a loud shout, and the longsword came out in response, the light flaring up and illuminating the entire trial ground.

"Congratulations, you have passed the trial," the envoy said with a smile,