Chapter 403: with translation of chapter title

The blazing flames completely condensed into a mysterious longbow, which Jiang Xia seized in his hand. With his crimson eyes, he gazed down at the collectively evolving Star Disciples below, and all he did was draw the bow and shoot an arrow.

Translate: "The burning flames completely condensed into a mysterious longbow, which Jiang Xia grasped in his hand; he looked down at the collectively evolving Star Disciples with his crimson eyes, and he made only one motion: drawing the bow and shooting an arrow."

Need to keep meaning, not add. Ensure we include all info.

We'll produce: "The burning flames completely condensed into a mysterious longbow, which Jiang Xia grasped in his hand; he looked down at the collectively evolving Star Disciples with his crimson eyes, and he made only one motion: drawing the bow and shooting an arrow."

The mysterious longbow and the collectively evolving Star Disciples.

The fierce wind began to dance, the hem of his robe fluttering in the gust and producing a powerful sound. Compared to the gigantic Star Disciples, his smaller figure resembled an ordinary person about to be trampled by a beast.

Translate: "The urgent gusts began to swirl, and the skirt fluttered in the wind, making a strong sound; compared to those gigantic Star Disciples, his smaller figure resembled an ordinary person about to be trampled by a beast."

The skirt (perhaps his robe) made a strong sound in the wind. Compared to the gigantic Star Disciples, his smaller figure resembled an ordinary person about to be trampled by a beast.

We'll output: "The urgent gusts began to swirl, and the skirt fluttered in the wind, making a strong sound; compared to those gigantic Star Disciples, his smaller figure resembled an ordinary person about to be trampled by a beast."

But at this moment, Jiang Xia, standing firm in the heavens, looked like an emperor gazing down at tiny insects; his eyes were calm as water, yet within them lay unfathomable depth, capable of stirring towering waves at any moment.

Translate: "But at this moment, Jiang Xia standing in the heavens looked like an emperor gazing down at tiny insects; his eyes were calm as water, yet within them lay unfathomable depth, capable of stirring towering waves at any moment."

Jiang Xia, standing firm in the heavens, looked like an emperor gazing down at tiny insects; his eyes were calm as water, yet within them lay unfathomable depth, capable of stirring towering waves at any moment.

We'll output: "But at this moment, Jiang Xia standing in the heavens looked like an emperor gazing down at tiny insects; his eyes were calm as water, yet within them lay unfathomable depth, capable of stirring towering waves at any moment."

Xuanyuan Fourteen is the heart of Leo among the twelve constellations, but it also has another name: the King's Star.

Translate: "Xuanyuan 14 is the heart of Leo among the twelve constellations, but it also has another name: the King's Star."

We need to decide on Xuanyuan 14 translation. I'll keep as "Xuanyuan 14" (pinyin) because it's a star name; but we need to see if we should translate meaning. The glossary didn't include it, so we need to decide. I think it's appropriate to keep as "Xuanyuan 14". Many translations keep star names as Xuanyuan 14. We'll go with that.

Thus: "Xuanyuan 14 is the heart of Leo among the twelve constellations, but it also has another name: the King's Star."

Perhaps the twelve celestial palaces are merely manifestations brought forth by cosmic power, while the domineering majesty that Xuanyuan Fourteen brings is not something just anyone can bear.

Translate: "Perhaps the Twelve Constellations were merely manifested with the aid of cosmic power, and the domineering majesty that Xuanyuan 14 brings is not something just anyone can bear."

The domineering majesty that Xuanyuan Fourteen brings is not something just anyone can bear.

We'll output: "Perhaps the Twelve Constellations were merely manifested with the aid of cosmic power, and the domineering majesty that Xuanyuan 14 brings is not something just anyone can bear."

The bowstring of the bow adorned with ancient patterns appeared out of thin air, slowly drawn by Jiang Xia; the circle representing the stars rose behind him, its edge glowing crimson.

Translate: "The bowstring of the bow adorned with ancient patterns appeared out of thin air, slowly drawn by Jiang Xia; the circle representing the stars rose behind him, its edge glowing crimson."

The bowstring of the bow adorned with ancient patterns appeared out of thin air, slowly drawn by Jiang Xia; the circle representing the stars rose behind him, its edge glowing crimson.

We'll output: "The bowstring of the bow adorned with ancient patterns appeared out of thin air, slowly drawn by Jiang Xia; the circle representing the stars rose behind him, its edge glowing crimson."

Instantly, the whole world blazed bright as the sun rose again from the horizon, as if time were rewinding, and the bright corona illuminated the earth.

Translate: "Immediately, the whole world suddenly brightened; the sun rose again from the sea level, as if time were rewinding, and the bright corona illuminated the earth."

The bright corona illuminated the earth.

We'll output: "Immediately, the whole world suddenly brightened; the sun rose again from the sea level, as if time were rewinding, and the bright corona illuminated the earth."

Everyone stared blankly at the newly risen sun, its pure light so real and so warm.

Translate: "Everyone stared blankly at the newly risen sun; that pure sunlight was so real, so warm."

We'll output: "Everyone stared blankly at the newly risen sun; that pure sunlight was so real, so warm."

But now there is a problem: the sky has already fallen into the night curtain where the moon revolves, and the sun rising again at this moment seriously challenges their cognition.

Translate: "But now there is a problem: the sky has already fallen into the night curtain where the moon revolves, and the sun rising again at this moment seriously challenges their cognition."

The sky has already fallen into the night curtain where the moon revolves, and the sun rising again at this moment seriously challenges their cognition.

Jiang Xia hovered at the center of the great sun, the dark‑gold antiquated pattern armor on him faintly shining; at this moment he resembled a deity's earthly emissary, immensely imposing and oppressive.

Translate: "Jiang Xia hovered at the exact center of the great sun, the dark-gold antiquated pattern armor on him faintly shining; at this moment he resembled a deity's earthly emissary, immensely imposing and oppressive."

Jiang Xia hovered at the center of the great sun, the dark‑gold antiquated pattern armor on him faintly shining; at this moment he resembled a deity's earthly emissary, immensely imposing and oppressive.

We'll output: "Jiang Xia hovered at the exact center of the great sun, the dark-gold antiquated pattern armor on him faintly shining; at this moment he resembled a deity's earthly emissary, immensely imposing and oppressive."

Everyone present instinctively held their breath, witnessing the moment this deity descended into the world.

Translate: "Everyone present instinctively held their breath, witnessing this scene of the deity descending to the mortal world."

We'll output: "Everyone present instinctively held their breath, witnessing this scene of the deity descending to the mortal world."

Although Sagittarius, when super‑evolved, does indeed blaze with sun‑like light at the moment of attack, even the one who discovered the constellation switch—myself, Wang Guangming of Sagittarius—found myself bewildered by this sight.

Translate: "Although Sagittarius, after super-evolution, truly radiated solar-like light when attacking, even the one who researched the Constellation Switch, I, Wang Guangming as Sagittarius, fell into confusion upon seeing this."

Although Sagittarius, when super‑evolved, does indeed blaze with sun‑like light at the moment of attack, even the one who discovered the constellation switch—myself, Wang Guangming of Sagittarius—found myself bewildered by this sight.

Thus: "Although Sagittarius, after super-evolution, truly radiated solar-like light when attacking, even the one who researched the Constellation Switch, I, Wang Guangming as Sagittarius, fell into confusion upon seeing this."

Is this really the Sagittarius he researched?

Translate: "Is this really the Sagittarius he researched?"

We'll output: "Is this really the Sagittarius he researched?"

But regardless of whether he believes it, the sun has indeed risen again.

Translate: "But regardless of whether he believes it, the sun has indeed risen again."

We'll output: "But regardless of whether he believes it, the sun has indeed risen again."

He had devoted a lifetime of effort, yet it paled in comparison to just a few months of someone else's work.

Translate: "He had devoted a lifetime's effort, yet it could not compare to just a few months of someone else's."

We'll output: "He had devoted a lifetime's effort, yet it could not compare to just a few months of someone else's."

That great sun suddenly contracted, its powerful wind pressure pulling in a hurricane and the sun itself, converting them into energy that was absorbed by the bow in Jiang Xia's hand.

Translate: "That round of great sun suddenly contracted; the powerful wind pressure, carrying the whirling hurricane and the sun together, transformed into power and was absorbed by the bow in Jiang Xia's hand."

We'll output: "That round of great sun suddenly contracted; the powerful wind pressure, carrying the whirling hurricane and the sun together, transformed into power and was absorbed by the bow in Jiang Xia's hand."

At this moment, the previously empty bow gradually gained several arrows that emitted firelight—sun‑forged arrows.

Translate: "At this moment, several fire-glowing arrows gradually appeared on the previously empty bow, becoming sun-forged arrows."

At this moment, the previously empty bow gradually gained several arrows that emitted firelight—sun‑forged arrows.

We'll output: "At this moment, several fire-glowing arrows gradually appeared on the previously empty bow, becoming sun-forged arrows."

Jiang Xia gazed at the supernova officers below, pulled the bowstring to full tension, then released it.

Translate: "Jiang Xia gazed down at the supernova officers, pulled the bowstring to full, then released."

We'll output: "Jiang Xia gazed down at the supernova officers, pulled the bowstring to full, then released."

Like sunlight returning to the world, this strike pierced the stars.

Translate: "Solar-like light descended upon the world again; this strike pierced the stars."

We'll output: "Solar-like light descended upon the world again; this strike pierced the stars."

Instantly, a few invisible fire lines flashed in the air; afterward, Jiang Xia fell from midair to the ground, and the bow composed of Sagittarius starlight in his hand gradually faded away.

Translate: "Instantly, several invisible fire lines flashed in the air; afterward, Jiang Xia fell from midair to the ground, and the bow composed of Sagittarius starlight in his hand gradually faded away."

We'll output: "Instantly, several invisible fire lines flashed in the air; afterward, Jiang Xia fell from midair to the ground, and the bow composed of Sagittarius starlight in his hand gradually faded away."

Jiang Xia stepped forward slowly; the officers below remained motionless, but whenever he passed one, that officer's body would disintegrate into nothingness—without explosion or flame—and the resulting debris simply turned into the ash of something completely burned out.

Translate: "Jiang Xia walked forward slowly; the officers below remained motionless, but whenever he passed one, that officer's body would spontaneously disintegrate, without explosion or flame, the debris turning into the ashes of complete burnout."

We'll output: "Jiang Xia walked forward slowly; the officers below remained motionless, but whenever he passed one, that officer's body would spontaneously disintegrate, without explosion or flame, the debris turning into the ashes of complete burnout."

A vast white expanse, which finally vanished completely.

Translate: "A vast whiteness, finally disappearing completely."

We'll output: "A vast whiteness, finally disappearing completely."

Most of the supernovas merely enlarged their bodies at will; a supernova is essentially the manifestation of a person's intense emotions combined with cosmic energy, but since most of them were granted by Wang Guangming, they all look fairly similar.

Translate: "Most supernovas merely enlarged their bodies at will; a supernova is essentially the manifestation when an individual's intense emotions combine with cosmic energy, but most of them were granted by Wang Guangming, so they all look quite similar."

We'll output: "Most supernovas merely enlarged their bodies at will; a supernova is essentially the manifestation when an individual's intense emotions combine with cosmic energy, but most of them were granted by Wang Guangming, so they all look quite similar."

However, when these gigantic monster bodies disintegrated, they left behind something: the students who had been controlled by Wang Guangming and fallen into a coma, who also broke free from his control.

Translate: "However, after these gigantic monster bodies disintegrated, something remained: the students controlled by Wang Guangming who had fallen into comas, and they too were freed from Wang Guangming's control."

We'll output: "However, after these gigantic monster bodies disintegrated, something remained: the students controlled by Wang Guangming who had fallen into comas, and they too were freed from Wang Guangming's control."

These people were not at fault; they simply had a better innate adaptation to cosmic energy than ordinary folks.

Translate: "These people were innocent; they simply had physiques better adapted to cosmic energy than ordinary folks."

We'll output: "These people were innocent; they simply had physiques better adapted to cosmic energy than ordinary folks."

By the time Jiang Xia finally approached Wang Guangming, the entire legion of Star Disciples had already been annihilated.

Translate: "And when Jiang Xia finally approached Wang Guangming, the entire Star Disciple army had already been annihilated."

We'll output: "And when Jiang Xia finally approached Wang Guangming, the entire Star Disciple army had already been annihilated."

These Star Disciples, who had prepared for a long time and expended tremendous effort, could not withstand even a single true move from Jiang Xia and were instantly slain.

Translate: "These Star Disciples, who had prepared for long and expended tremendous effort, could not withstand even a single true move from Jiang Xia and were killed instantly."

We'll output: "These Star Disciples, who had prepared for long and expended tremendous effort, could not withstand even a single true move from Jiang Xia and were killed instantly."

At this point only Wang Guangming remained; even though he is the pinnacle of the Star Disciples, how long could he endure?

Translate: "Now only Wang Guangming remains; even if he is the pinnacle of the Star Disciples, how long can he endure?"

We'll output: "Now only Wang Guangming remains; even if he is the pinnacle of the Star Disciples, how long can he endure?"

But Wang Guangming's body had already been doomed to vanish due to his super‑evolution, so he hardly feared death—or rather, he had long anticipated it; dying in pursuit of his dream would be acceptable to him, but not yet, for he had not truly met his benefactor.

Translate: "But Wang Guangming's body had already been doomed to vanish due to super-evolution, so he fears no death—or rather, he had long anticipated death; dying for his dream is acceptable to him, but not yet, for he has not truly seen the benefactor."

We'll output: "But Wang Guangming's body had already been doomed to vanish due to super-evolution, so he fears no death—or rather, he had long anticipated death; dying for his dream is acceptable to him, but not yet, for he has not truly seen the benefactor."

Wang Guangming lunged at Jiang Xia with a punch, putting all his strength into the blow; the flames burning on his body further empowered him, driving him to overcome the obstacles standing in the way of his dream and to fulfill the ancient pact he had made with the cosmos long ago.

Translate: "Wang Guangming suddenly threw a punch at Jiang Xia, exerting all his strength; the flames burning on his body further amplified his power, enabling him to defeat the obstacles on his dream's path and fulfill the pact he had made with the universe long ago."

We'll output: "Wang Guangming suddenly threw a punch at Jiang Xia, exerting all his strength; the flames burning on his body further amplified his power, enabling him to defeat the obstacles on his dream's path and fulfill the pact he had made with the universe long ago."

"Come find us, Wang Guangming; we will be waiting for you at the far end of the universe, forever awaiting you—this is our pledge made beneath the galaxy, eternal and unchanging."

Translate: "\"Come find us, Wang Guangming; we will be waiting for you at the other end of the universe, forever waiting for you—this is our pact made beneath the galaxy, eternal and unchanging. \""

We need to keep quotes. We'll output: "\"Come find us, Wang Guangming; we will be waiting for you at the other end of the universe, forever waiting for you—this is our pact made beneath the galaxy, eternal and unchanging. \""

That voice rang out again, seeming to come from that distant galaxy; he was certain he had heard it, and Wang Guangming's eyes filled with an indescribable longing—he wanted to keep flying, to fly ever higher.

Translate: "That voice sounded again, seeming to come from that distant galaxy; he was certain he had heard it, and Wang Guangming's eyes held an indescribable longing—he wanted to keep flying, to fly higher."

We'll output: "That voice sounded again, seeming to come from that distant galaxy; he was certain he had heard it, and Wang Guangming's eyes held an indescribable longing—he wanted to keep flying, to fly higher."

The Jiang Xia struck by his attack lightly raised his hand, and a dark‑gold energy wave burst forth, carrying an irresistible force that flung the Sagittarius nova away.

Translate: "Jiang Xia, whom he had attacked, raised his hand and gave a light shake; a dark-gold energy wave spread out, carrying irresistible force that flicked the Sagittarius nova away."

We'll output: "Jiang Xia, whom he had attacked, raised his hand and gave a light shake; a dark-gold energy wave spread out, carrying irresistible force that flicked the Sagittarius nova away."

After crashing into a distant reef, he raised his hand and launched another attack.

Translate: "He, having struck the distant reef, raised his hand and launched another attack."

We'll output: "He, having struck the distant reef, raised his hand and launched another attack."

But it had no effect.

Translate: "But it had no effect."

We'll output: "But it had no effect."

The arrows aimed at Jiang Xia's head, neck, and heart—capable of piercing the hardest alloy on Earth—were all swatted away by a single slap.

Translate: "The arrows aimed at Jiang Xia's head, neck, and heart—capable of piercing the hardest alloy on Earth—were all swatted away by a single slap."

We'll output: "The arrows aimed at Jiang Xia's head, neck, and heart—capable of piercing the hardest alloy on Earth—were all swatted away by a single slap."

But even faced with such despair, Wang Guangming never gave up; he leapt high again, his body truly igniting with flame, and as he soared into the sky as Sagittarius, it was as if he had lit the highest, brightest torch on high.

Translate: "Yet even faced with such despair, Wang Guangming refused to yield; he leapt high again, his body truly igniting with flame, and as Sagittarius soared into the sky, it was as if he had lit the highest, brightest torch on high."

We'll output: "Yet even faced with such despair, Wang Guangming refused to yield; he leapt high again, his body truly igniting with flame, and as Sagittarius soared into the sky, it was as if he had lit the highest, brightest torch on high."

At the cost of his own self, he burned, burned, gathering all his strength together to illuminate the entire night sky!

Translate: "At the cost of himself, burning, burning, gathering all his strength together, he lit up the entire night sky!"

We'll output: "At the cost of himself, burning, burning, gathering all his strength together, he lit up the entire night sky!"

From this moment on, Wang Guangming's understanding of Sagittarius reached its peak; at this instant, Sagittarius's brilliance surpassed even the bright full moon in the night sky, forming something like a meteoroid falling from high above.

Translate: "From this moment on, Wang Guangming's understanding of Sagittarius reached its peak; at this moment Sagittarius' brilliance actually surpassed that of the bright full moon in the night sky, forming something like a meteorite falling from high above."

We'll output: "From this moment on, Wang Guangming's understanding of Sagittarius reached its peak; at this moment Sagittarius' brilliance actually surpassed that of the bright full moon in the night sky, forming something like a meteorite falling from high above."

Under the illumination of that light, everyone's faces were lit; although Wang Guangming's previous attack of this kind had directly shattered Jiang Xia's protective barrier, this time, even seeing his kicking technique amplified manyfold, no one would think he could harm their teacher.

Translate: "Under the light that illuminated the night curtain, people's faces—Wang Guangming's previous attack of this sort had directly shattered Jiang Xia's protective barrier, but this time, even seeing the kicking technique whose power had increased severalfold, no one thought Wang Guangming could harm their teacher."

We'll output: "Under the light that illuminated the night curtain, people's faces—Wang Guangming's previous attack of this sort had directly shattered Jiang Xia's protective barrier, but this time, even seeing the kicking technique whose power had increased severalfold, no one thought Wang Guangming could harm their teacher."

Beneath the falling star, a hurricane erupted once more.

Translate: "Beneath the falling star, the hurricane erupted once more."

We'll output: "Beneath the falling star, the hurricane erupted once more."

"I see your resolve, so I will give my all as well." Jiang Xia lifted his head.

Translate: "\"I see your resolve; then I will also go all out. \" Jiang Xia lifted his head."

We'll output: "\"I see your resolve; then I will also go all out. \" Jiang Xia lifted his head."

At the center of the battlefield, Jiang Xia faced the all‑out Wang Guangming, when the distant Leo constellation in the night sky suddenly burst forth with golden starlight, showering every corner of this place with an awe‑inspiring brilliance.

Translate: "At the center of the battlefield, Jiang Xia faced Wang Guangming, who was giving his all; the distant Leo constellation in the night sky suddenly burst forth with golden starlight, showering every corner here, utterly shocking."

We'll output: "At the center of the battlefield, Jiang Xia faced Wang Guangming, who was giving his all; the distant Leo constellation in the night sky suddenly burst forth with golden starlight, showering every corner here, utterly shocking."

This time it was not the healing light of life, but an attack embodying utter destructive power.

Translate: "This time it was not the healing light of life that cures all, but an attack representing ultimate destructive power."

We'll output: "This time it was not the healing light of life that cures all, but an attack representing ultimate destructive power."

Sagittarius's speed became arrows that pierce everything, while Leo's power transformed into an attack capable of annihilating everything.

Translate: "Sagittarius' speed turned into arrows that pierce everything, while Leo's power transformed into an attack capable of annihilating everything."

We'll output: "Sagittarius' speed turned into arrows that pierce everything, while Leo's power transformed into an attack capable of annihilating everything."

This is the offensive power brought by the fire signs; they possess no other special abilities, for they need none—relying solely on themselves, they can overwhelm the other constellations.

Translate: "This is the offensive power brought by the fire signs; they possess no other special abilities, for they need none—relying solely on themselves, they can crush the other constellations."

We'll output: "This is the offensive power brought by the fire signs; they possess no other special abilities, for they need none—relying solely on themselves, they can crush the other constellations."

Now another constellation representing power erupted, unleashing all its strength at once—this is Leo.

Translate: "Now another constellation representing power has erupted, unleashing all its strength at once—this is Leo."

We'll output: "Now another constellation representing power has erupted, unleashing all its strength at once—this is Leo."

The dark‑gold radiance on Jiang Xia's body began to gather on the armor of his right hand, like a charging cannon aimed at the incoming Sagittarius attack; his originally crimson eyes flashed a sudden golden gleam, like lightning in an instant.

Translate: "The dark-gold light on Jiang Xia's body surface began to converge on his right-hand armor, like a massive cannon taking aim at the incoming Sagittarius attack; Jiang Xia's originally crimson eyes suddenly flashed a golden light, like a lightning flash."

We'll output: "The dark-gold light on Jiang Xia's body surface began to converge on his right-hand armor, like a massive cannon taking aim at the incoming Sagittarius attack; Jiang Xia's originally crimson eyes suddenly flashed a golden light, like a lightning flash."

Beneath the burning flames rose a shuddering roar, and an incomparable force burst forth from Jiang Xia's arm!

Translate: "Beneath the blazing flames rose a earth-shaking roar; an unparalleled power erupted from Jiang Xia's arm!"

We'll output: "Beneath the blazing flames rose a earth-shaking roar; an unparalleled power erupted from Jiang Xia's arm!"

This was the attack that eclipses the sun's glare—the true lion's roar! Crimson mane blazing like fire, his whole body radiating golden light, he was a golden mad lion, roaring at the falling star with an earth‑shaking, heaven‑rending bellow.

Translate: "That was an attack that looked down upon the sun's radiance, the true lion's roar! Crimson mane red as flames, his whole body radiating golden-yellow light—it was a golden mad lion, roaring heaven-shakingly at the falling star."

We'll output: "That was an attack that looked down upon the sun's radiance, the true lion's roar! Crimson mane red as flames, his whole body radiating golden-yellow light—it was a golden mad lion, roaring heaven-shakingly at the falling star."

Wang Guangming did not dodge; for the sake of his dream, he would pay any price—even his own life—to destroy whatever stood in his way, even if it meant death.

Translate: "Wang Guangming did not dodge; for his dream, he could pay any price, even his own life, to destroy whatever stood before him, even if it meant death."

We'll output: "Wang Guangming did not dodge; for his dream, he could pay any price, even his own life, to destroy whatever stood before him, even if it meant death."

They collided! The crimson light continued to expand outward, engulfing the earth, so that even the distant Milky Way's ceaseless night lights were swallowed by its glare.

Translate: "They collided! The crimson light continued to expand outward, its radiance enveloping the earth; even the ever-flowing night lights of the distant Heavenly River were obscured by the light."

We'll output: "They collided! The crimson light continued to expand outward, its radiance enveloping the earth; even the ever-flowing night lights of the distant Heavenly River were obscured by the light."

Countless students, teachers, and parents in the Milky Way stepped out of their homes to gaze upon the distant, endless beach where auroras bright enough to light the night sky shone; bathed in that white light, they were cleansed and beheld a scene that left deep impressions in their hearts.

Translate: "Countless students, teachers, and parents in the Heavenly River stepped out of their homes to gaze upon the distant beach where endless waves met an aurora bright enough to light the night sky; bathed in white light, they received a baptism, admiring the scenery that left a deep imprint in their hearts."

We'll output: "Countless students, teachers, and parents in the Heavenly River stepped out of their homes to gaze upon the distant beach where endless waves met an aurora bright enough to light the night sky; bathed in white light, they received a baptism, admiring the scenery that left a deep imprint in their hearts."

Like the thunderclap of a bursting sun, the roar awoke all who slept in this sudden daylight, while the accompanying tremor temporarily nullified gravity in the surrounding area.

Translate: "Like the thunderous roar of a sunburst, in this daylight it awakened all who slept; simultaneously the shockwave came, temporarily nullifying gravity in the surroundings."

We'll output: "Like the thunderous roar of a sunburst, in this daylight it awakened all who slept; simultaneously the shockwave came, temporarily nullifying gravity in the surroundings."

At the edge of the battlefield, members of the Kamen Rider Corps waited for the battle's outcome, gazing at the burning sun through their adjusted, pitch‑black protective shield.

Translate: "At the edge of the battlefield, the members of the Kamen Rider Club awaited the battle's outcome, gazing straight at the burning sun beneath their adjusted, ink‑black protective shield."

We'll output: "At the edge of the battlefield, the members of the Kamen Rider Club awaited the battle's outcome, gazing straight at the burning sun beneath their adjusted, ink‑black protective shield."

This is the prime viewing spot; the scene at this moment could be worth millions of dollars.

Translate: "This is the best viewing spot; the scenery at this moment could be worth several million dollars."

We'll output: "This is the best viewing spot; the scenery at this moment could be worth several million dollars."

After gaining immense power, the first thing to do is not to use it right away, but to watch over the wise, kind people around you, lest they be harmed by your strength.

Translate: "After gaining immense power, the first thing is not to use it, but to notice those around you who are equally wise and kind, and whether they will be affected by the power you possess."

We'll output: "After gaining immense power, the first thing is not to use it, but to notice those around you who are equally wise and kind, and whether they will be affected by the power you possess."

In this white‑day that illuminated the night sky, the Kamen Rider Corps bathed in pure white light, reaching toward the sun as if trying to grasp time itself—but even the fastest car cannot outrun time, so that blazing sun gradually faded.

Translate: "In this daylight that illuminated the night sky, the Kamen Rider Club members bathed in pure white light, reaching out toward the sun in the heavens as if trying to grasp time; but even the world's fastest car cannot outrun time, so that blazing sun gradually faded."

We'll output: "In this daylight that illuminated the night sky, the Kamen Rider Club members bathed in pure white light, reaching out toward the sun in the heavens as if trying to grasp time; but even the world's fastest car cannot outrun time, so that blazing sun gradually faded."

The tide that had wrapped the aurora of the Milky Way is now receding; the rocks once constantly battered by seawater have been shattered by the force of the collision, and the withdrawing waves have swept the debris back into the sea, leaving this place pitted and littered for a long time to come.

Translate: "The tide that had wrapped the aurora of the entire Heavenly River is now receding; the reefs once constantly scoured by seawater have all been shattered by the force of the collision, and the gradually ebbing waves wash the fragments back into the sea, leaving this place pitted and littered for a long time to come."

We'll output: "The tide that had wrapped the aurora of the entire Heavenly River is now receding; the reefs once constantly scoured by seawater have all been shattered by the force of the collision, and the gradually ebbing waves wash the fragments back into the sea, leaving this place pitted and littered for a long time to come."

Things in the sky will eventually fall, like white doves with their wings clipped, crashing onto a beach scarred and wounded, kicking up some swirling dust.

After the sun faded, the night sky fell into darkness again, but this night was bright as day, and that huge white moon like a disk was emitting a hazy moonlight.

Jiang Xia walked slowly on the beach, yet overhead stretched the Milky Way across the sky.

Logically, such a bright moonlit sky and a sparkling Milky Way cannot coexist, because the moon's light would overwhelm the stars—hence the saying "bright moon, sparse stars".

But for some unknown reason, they appeared together in this quiet, cloudless night sky—perhaps it was a summons from the stars.

Under that bright moonlight, a figure with lingering lava-red hues crawled up from the sand, its whole body emitting a faint firelight, like a shadow walking in darkness, or like a candle burned down to nothing.

That firelight flickered like a flame in a gale, unsteady.

Seeing the Sagittarius crawl out of the pit and walk toward him, Jiang Xia, whose whole body wore antiquated gold Knight Armor, slowly disengaged it—there was no longer any need to maintain that form.

Ruyue Xian Tairan watched the enemy approaching Jiang Xia, sprinted to the midpoint between them, gripped his sword tightly, and pointed its blue blade at Sagittarius; he had not dispelled his transformation, so he could be ready to fight at any moment.

The situation is now clear: the enemy still has strength, but the teacher has released his transformation, so for safety he will take charge of the upcoming battle.

Although a war of attrition is somewhat inglorious, there is always something that surpasses the rest.

The teacher defeated all the constellation executives, so it's understandable that he is now greatly depleted.

Just as Ruyue Xian Tairan was about to act, preparing to use the Knight Galaxy Finisher to defeat Sagittarius, Jiang Xia placed his hand on Ruyue Xian Tairan's shoulder to stop him, saying, "It's unnecessary; he is now a spent force."

No sooner had his words fallen than Sagittarius' body emitted a crack clearer than bursting bamboo, like fireworks exploding in the night sky.

Because Sagittarius truly exploded, its sturdy red armor split with a crackling sound, blue lightning combined with the spreading starlight, and the final constellation apostle vanished as well.

Wo Wang Guangming, face twisted in pain, knelt on the beach, pressing a hand to his throbbing heart; he lifted his head unwillingly toward Jiang Xia, and after a long while let out a bitter laugh: "I suppose I have lost after all."

"Although we were both chosen by the cosmos, victory in the end is not mine." Wo Wang Guangming forced himself to stand, "Perhaps I simply didn't try hard enough; this is my final request in life—you must meet the Granter for me."

His body can no longer endure; this is what Jiang Xia meant by the limit approaching after defeat—he may well dissolve completely into cosmic dust that becomes part of the world.

"I will go see him—of course not relying on the Dark Nebula, but there is a safer way to perform a spatial leap." Jiang Xia said.

The information and knowledge he possesses are beyond what Wo Wang Guangming can imagine; now the Core Switch and the Constellation Switch are back in his hands, and of course there is a solution that harms no one.

"That's good, that's good, I..." Before he could finish, Wo Wang Guangming suddenly let out an anguished cry; though he lowered his voice, the intense pain made him involuntarily utter a groan of agony.

"Chairman, are you all right?"

Seeing Wo Wang Guangming's ashen, painful, wailing expression, Ruyue Xian Tairan quickly released his cosmic form and supported the old man who was about to collapse.

This is Ruyue Xian Tairan's nature: he can strike down enemies without hesitation, yet after defeating them he also chooses to treat them gently.

Though gentle, he never dawdles.

"Thank you, Ruyue; I've long known that cosmic energy harms the human body, and this is merely my own doing." Wo Wang Guangming choked out, the unsettling dark-red energy again emanating from his body—though this time he endured it.

Wo Wang Guangming relaxed, took a few breaths, feeling his body considerably lighter—but he knew it was only an illusion, like the last flicker of life before death, his body making a final struggle.

He stood alone, refusing assistance, and walked solitary toward that lonely direction.

"Teacher, are you all right?" Ge Xing Xian Wu came running over; he was not weak.

"That really scared me to death." Fengcheng Meiyu patted her chest, still trembling.

"Thank you for saving us." The awakened Hei Mulan bowed to Jiang Xia.

The students who had been seized and forced to act as enforcers also came running over, thanking Jiang Xia; they had merely been deceived, but their memories remained crystal clear.

Finally, Jiang Xia left the beach amid the crowd's escort.

(End of chapter)