Chapter 228

"Zhou Xuan! These enemies are too strong; we must retreat!" Xing Luo shouted while fighting.

Zhou Xuan nodded in agreement, and the two quickly joined forces, utilizing each other's skills and tacit understanding, finally finding a chance to escape.

They ran wildly along the path they came from, with the enemies in hot pursuit behind them.

However, just as they were about to escape danger, an unexpected situation occurred—the mysterious ally had actually gone missing at the critical moment!

This sudden change made Zhou Xuan and Xing Luo feel a sense of despair.

"What should we do?"

Xing Luo asked, panting, her voice carrying a trace of trembling.

Zhou Xuan took a deep breath, trying to calm the panic in his heart.

"We cannot give up hope. We must find that mysterious ally, as well as the secrets hidden on this planet." He said firmly.

The two continued their escape, finally finding an ancient ruin entrance in a desolate desert.

This ruin seemed to have been forgotten by time, yet it revealed an indescribable solemnity and mystery.

"Here might be the place where we find the answer."

Zhou Xuan said, and he stepped into the ruin together with Xing Luo.

Inside the ruin, the light was dim, but the air was filled with an ancient and powerful aura.

282. 【Flickering with Strange Light】

They walked slowly down the stone steps, each step seeming to tread on the dust of history.

Finally, they arrived in a huge stone chamber, where an ancient machine was placed in the center, flickering with strange light.

Just then, the lights in the stone chamber suddenly brightened, and a low and majestic voice echoed in the room: "Welcome to the core of the Secret of the Star Dome. You are the key to uncovering all of this."

Zhou Xuan and Xing Luo looked at each other, their hearts filled with doubt and shock.

They realized that a huge conspiracy was hidden in this ruin, and the mastermind behind this conspiracy was the very existence manipulating the unknown enemies.

"Who are you? Why 22 bring us here?" Zhou Xuan shouted.

After being silent for a moment, that voice finally answered:

"I am the guardian of this planet, and also a witness to that conspiracy.

I have been waiting for the appearance of warriors capable of uncovering the truth.

Now, you have arrived here; it is time to uncover everything."

Following the guidance of the voice, Zhou Xuan and Xing Luo began to delve deep into the secrets of the ruin.

They discovered that the evil power on this planet was not naturally formed but was manipulated by a mysterious organization called the "Shadow Council."

This organization utilized the special energy on the planet, attempting to conquer the entire universe.

And that mysterious ally was actually a mole planted by the Shadow Council beside Zhou Xuan and Xing Luo; his disappearance was precisely to execute an even more insidious plan.

Facing this shocking truth, Zhou Xuan and Xing Luo did not retreat.

They knew that only by defeating the Shadow Council could they save this planet and countless innocent lives.

"We won't let your conspiracy succeed!"

Zhou Xuan roared; he fought side by side with Xing Luo, swearing to expose the truth and protect the peace of this starry sky.

A decisive battle concerning the fate of the universe was about to unfold, and Zhou Xuan and Xing Luo would become the most brilliant stars in this battle.

In the endless exploration of the Astral Express, the footsteps of Zhou Xuan and Xing Luo never stopped.

They traversed countless stars and crossed the long river of time, just to find the power capable of resisting the shadow invasion.

This time, their journey led them to an ancient and mysterious ruin, where the key to awakening the power of light seemed to be hidden.

The gate of the ruin was tightly closed, carved with complex patterns, each stroke containing ancient power and wisdom.

Zhou Xuan gazed at these patterns, a sense of inexplicable familiarity surging in his heart, as if these patterns were connected to some memory deep within him.

"Xing Luo, look at these patterns; they seem to be telling something."

He said softly, light flickering in his gaze.

Upon hearing this, Xing Luo also carefully examined those patterns.

A trace of surprise flashed in her eyes: "These patterns... they 467 seem different from what we have seen in other ruins, more complex and profound."

She paused and continued, "Moreover, I can feel a warm and bright power slowly overflowing from these patterns."

Just as the two were immersed in the mystery of the patterns, a low and long voice suddenly echoed in the ruin: "Welcome to the Hall of Light, brave travelers. You have passed through layers of tests and arrived here, which means you possess the qualifications to awaken the power of light."

The voice came from the depths of the ruin; Zhou Xuan and Xing Luo exchanged a glance and then walked in the direction of the voice.

283. 【Filled with Unknowns and Dangers】

Passing through layers of intricate corridors, they finally arrived in a huge hall.

In the center of the hall, an old man wearing a long robe and with a kind face was standing quietly; his eyes seemed to be able to see through everything in the world, revealing an extraordinary temperament.

"You are..." Zhou Xuan stepped forward and asked respectfully.

The old man smiled slightly, his voice gentle and powerful:

"I am the guardian of this ruin, and also the guardian of the power of light. For a long time, I have been waiting for the appearance of warriors capable of awakening the power of light. And you are the people I am looking for."

Upon hearing this, Xing Luo felt a surge of excitement: "Then, how should we awaken the power of light?"

The guardian shook his head slowly, his gaze deep: "Awakening the power of light is not an easy task; it requires you to pay huge efforts and sacrifices.

First, you need to solve the three riddles I have set; each riddle represents a test, and only by passing these tests will you have the qualifications to come into contact with the core of the power of light."

Zhou Xuan and Xing Luo exchanged a glance, both filled with firmness and determination.

They knew this would be the greatest challenge they faced, but to protect everything they cherished, they were willing to pay any price.

The first riddle was a test of wisdom and courage.

The guardian led them into a maze filled with illusions; the maze was full of traps and illusions, and a slight carelessness would lead to a place of no return.

However, relying on their superior wisdom and courage, Zhou Xuan and Xing Luo cracked the mystery of the maze step by step and finally walked out of the shackles of the illusions.

The second riddle was a test of faith and persistence.

The guardian placed them in a space filled with despair and darkness; all around was dead silence, as if even time had stopped.

But Zhou Xuan and Xing Luo did not give up; they held each other's hands tightly and, with firm faith and unremitting persistence, finally broke the shackles of darkness and welcomed the dawn of light.

The third riddle was the most difficult; it tested the tacit understanding and trust between them.

The guardian placed them on a huge chessboard, where every step was filled with unknowns and dangers.

However, relying on their tacit understanding and trust over the years, Zhou Xuan and Xing Luo supported each other, advanced and retreated together, and finally walked out of the predicament of the chessboard, winning this contest of wisdom and strategy.

After all three riddles were solved, the guardian revealed a gratified smile:

"You have proven your courage, wisdom, faith, persistence, tacit understanding, and trust. Now, it is time for you to come into contact with the core of the power of light."

As the guardian's words fell, the entire hall began to shake, and a warm and bright power surged from the depths of the hall, enveloping Zhou Xuan and Xing Luo.

They felt their bodies undergoing subtle changes, and an unprecedented power surged within them.

Just then, a familiar figure suddenly appeared in the hall—it was their mysterious ally, who had returned with important intelligence and resources, adding the final piece to their victory.

"You did very well."

The mysterious ally said with a smile, "Now, let us welcome the awakening of light together!"

With the joint efforts of the three, the power of light was finally fully awakened.

A dazzling light erupted from within them, illuminating the entire ruin.

They felt their strength greatly improved, as if the entire world were in their grasp.

However, just as they were preparing to return to their original dimension, shocking news arrived—the enemy had already laid a net outside the dimensional crack, waiting for their return.

Facing this sudden change, Zhou Xuan, Xing Luo, and the mysterious ally did not have the slightest retreat or fear. They knew that this battle had only just begun...

284. 【Magic Sound from Beneath the Nine Springs】

In the vast universe of the Astral Express, Zhou Xuan and Xing Luo stood side by side, their figures appearing exceptionally firm under the reflection of the stars.

After countless adventures and challenges, they finally embarked on the journey back to their original dimension, their hearts filled with longing and hope for the future.

However, fate did not intend to let them off easily, and a sudden storm was quietly approaching.

"Zhou Xuan, do you feel it? An aura of unease permeates the air."

Xing Luo gripped her fists tightly, her gaze like a torch, vigilantly scanning the surroundings.

Zhou Xuan nodded gently, a solemn look revealing itself between his brows.

"Yes, Xing Luo, we seem to be targeted by something. But no matter what 467, we must remain calm and not lose our footing."

Before the words were finished, a cold, eerie laughter suddenly echoed in the night sky, like a magic sound from beneath the Nine Springs, making one shudder. ===== CHAPTER 229 =====