Chapter 233

Inside the laboratory, the light was dim, with only a few ancient oil lamps flickering with faint 467 light.

All sorts of instruments were placed around; some were already decayed, while others still shone with faint light, as if they were still performing ancient tasks.

The air was filled with a strange aura, making people feel awe involuntarily.

"Is this... the origin of the secret of the universe?"

Xing Luo muttered to herself, her eyes flickering with curiosity and excitement.

Zhou Xuan looked around more cautiously; his intuition told him that unspeakable secrets were hidden here.

Suddenly, a beam of light shot out from the altar in the center of the laboratory, illuminating the entire space.

292. 【Ruin Guardian Slowly Steps onto the Battlefield】

A crystal ball was placed on the altar, which seemed to contain infinite power.

Zhou Xuan and Xing Luo exchanged a glance and walked toward the altar simultaneously.

When they approached the crystal ball, a powerful energy fluctuation surged from within, instantly enveloping them.

Zhou Xuan only felt a warm current flowing in his body, as if his consciousness were infinitely magnified, crossing the boundaries of time and space.

He saw the birth of the universe, the operation of the stars, and how those ancient and mysterious powers intertwined into a huge network in the universe.

"Is this... the mysterious power that can control time and space?"

Xing Luo's voice carried a trace of trembling, her eyes flickering with incredible light.

Zhou Xuan also felt shocked; he had never thought he would have the opportunity to witness such great power with his own eyes.

However, just as they were immersed in the shock, a mysterious black shadow quietly appeared at the entrance of the laboratory.

He was draped in a black robe, with his face hidden in the shadow of the hood, revealing only a pair of eyes flickering with greedy light.

"Hmph, finally found it."

The black shadow sneered, his figure flashed, and he lunged toward the crystal ball on the altar.

Zhou Xuan and Xing Luo reacted quickly and immediately blocked his way.

"You won't succeed!"

Zhou Xuan roared, his long sword drawn; the sword light was like a dragon, taking the black shadow's vital point directly.

The black shadow sneered, his figure dodging flexibly, while throwing several strands of black mist from his sleeves, attempting to trap Zhou Xuan and Xing Luo.

Seeing this, Xing Luo immediately released her Star Soul power, turning into a brilliant light, dispersing those black mists one by one.

She was light and agile, like the brightest star in the night sky, shuttling across the battlefield, fighting side by side with Zhou Xuan.

"This power is the balance of the universe and cannot be abused by anyone!"

A majestic voice suddenly echoed in the laboratory; accompanied by the appearance of the voice, a ruin guardian wearing armor slowly stepped onto the battlefield.

He held a giant light sword, the tip of the sword pointing straight at the mysterious black shadow.

"Who are you? How dare you obstruct me!"

The black shadow roared; he clearly did not expect the appearance of the ruin guardian.

"I am the guardian of this ruin, and also the guardian of this power."

The ruin guardian said in a deep voice, "Anyone who attempts to abuse this power will be sanctioned by me."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Xuan and Xing Luo felt a surge of admiration.

They deeply understood the importance of this power and also understood the responsibility on their shoulders.

Thus, they fought side by side with the ruin guardian to jointly confront the mysterious black shadow.

The battle was exceptionally intense; sword light and black mist intertwined, turning the entire laboratory into a battlefield.

Zhou Xuan's sword technique was sharp and precise, each sword containing powerful strength; Xing Luo utilized her Star Soul power, releasing brilliant light, illuminating the entire battlefield.

And the ruin guardian, relying on his powerful strength and experience, steadily controlled the rhythm of the battlefield.

Finally, with the joint efforts of Zhou Xuan, Xing Luo, and the ruin guardian, the mysterious black shadow was finally defeated.

He let out a miserable scream and turned into a ball of black smoke, disappearing into the air. Zhou Xuan and Xing Luo smiled at each other; their eyes were filled with the joy and pride of victory.

However, when they were preparing to leave the laboratory, a more shocking discovery made them shocked again.

It turned out that the crystal ball not only contained the mysterious power to control time and space but also hid a secret passage to a higher dimension.

This discovery made them realize that their exploration journey was far from over.

293. 【Energy Beam Attack】

"It seems our journey has only just begun." Zhou Xuan sighed.

"Yes, no matter how many difficulties and challenges lie ahead, we must move forward bravely."

Xing Luo nodded firmly.

Thus, they embarked on the exploration journey of the Astral Express again with this new discovery and determination.

And that secret about the origin of the universe and the secret passage to a higher dimension would also become a concern and pursuit in their hearts forever.

In the endless universe of the Astral Express, stars are like sand, vast and boundless.

In this vast star field, an undercurrent concerning the fate of the universe is quietly surging.

Zhou Xuan and Xing Luo, two travelers with superb skills, uncovered a huge conspiracy hidden in the depths of the universe during an accidental encounter.

Night fell, the galaxy hung low, and Zhou Xuan and Xing Luo stood on a messy battlefield, surrounded by broken spaceship wrecks and extinguished energy beams.

The air still retained the residual heat of the battle, as well as that indescribable tension and oppression.

"Who exactly are you? Why destroy all this?"

Zhou Xuan gazed at the mysterious black shadow about to disappear into the darkness, his voice low and firm.

The mysterious black shadow stopped, looked back, and sneered; those deep eyes seemed capable of seeing through people's hearts:

"You are just ants in the universe; how can you understand my great plan? But since you insist on obstructing, then let you witness what true despair is."

After speaking, he turned into a stream of light and disappeared into the night, leaving only a meaningful sentence echoing in the air:

"You cannot stop my plan."

Xing Luo frowned and looked at Zhou Xuan:

"What exactly is he planning? That power... I felt an unprecedented threat." 467

Zhou Xuan was silent for a moment, his gaze like a torch:

"No matter what his plan is, we cannot sit idly by. Let's go, Xing Luo, we must uncover his true face."

In the days that followed, Zhou Xuan and Xing Luo shuttled between the stars, utilizing the knowledge and connections they had accumulated during their journey, and began an unprecedented investigation.

They visited multiple star systems, communicated with intelligent life in various places, and collected clues.

In an accidental opportunity, they arrived at an ancient and mysterious ruin.

The ruin was filled with complex runes and mechanisms, seemingly hiding some ancient secret.

After some effort, they finally solved the riddles one by one and arrived at the deepest part of the ruin.

There, an ancient book that had been sealed for a long time lay quietly on a stone platform, with complex star maps and unknown symbols drawn on the cover.

Xing Luo gently opened the ancient book, only to see it recorded a shocking secret—that mysterious black shadow was actually a representative of a powerful force from a distant star system called the "Shadow Empire."

This empire possessed technological power and magic that transcended the era, attempting to achieve rule over the entire universe by controlling the star core energy in the universe.

"So that's it..." Zhou Xuan muttered to himself, "His goal is the entire universe."

After learning this news, Zhou Xuan and Xing Luo immediately sent an emergency communication to the Cosmic Alliance.

The Cosmic Alliance, a joint body composed of multiple star systems, races, and civilizations, had always been committed to maintaining the peace and stability of the universe.

At the headquarters of the Cosmic Alliance, an emergency meeting was being held.

Representatives from all directions gathered together, their faces solemn.

Zhou Xuan and Xing Luo stood in the center of the conference room, informing everyone of their findings one by one.

"We must take action, otherwise the entire universe will fall into endless darkness."

Zhou Xuan's words were resonant, resonating with everyone present.

The chairman of the Cosmic Alliance, a highly respected old man, stood up, his gaze flickering with determination: "Zhou Xuan, Xing Luo, your courage and wisdom make us feel deep admiration.

The Cosmic Alliance is willing to fight side by side with you to jointly confront this threat."

As the chairman's voice fell, thunderous applause erupted in the conference room.

An unprecedented alliance was born, fighting to protect the peace and freedom of the universe.

In the days that followed, Zhou Xuan and Xing Luo became the core figures of the Cosmic Alliance.

They were not only responsible for coordinating resource allocation and strategic deployment between star systems but also demonstrated the mysterious power they discovered in the ruins to the Cosmic Alliance.

That was an ancient and powerful energy, originating from the chaos at the beginning of the universe's birth. ===== CHAPTER 234 =====