Chapter 239: with translation of chapter title

The appearance of the moon-white star vessel was like casting a ray of holy dawn upon a desperate battlefield.

Its whole body flowed with a warm, pure radiance, forming a stark contrast against the surrounding dead Void and the dark-red destructive aura emitted by the Scavenger Coffin Vessels; the light was not blinding, yet it carried an undeniable majesty and purifying power, as if it could dispel all filth and darkness in the world.

The last shadow Coffin Vessel also seemed to sense the great threat, abandoning its continued assault on the Oasis, its surface dark-red patterns flashing wildly as it tried to turn to face this sudden strong foe. The front of the Coffin Vessel lit up again, seeking to condense extinction energy for a counterattack.

However, the moon-white star vessel acted even faster!

The pure radiance condensed at the prow, like liquid moonlight, had already reached its peak. Without a deafening roar, there was only a clear, trembling resonance, as if heaven and earth were just opening and laws were being reshaped!

"Clang——!"

A moon-white light pillar, condensed to the extreme and only as thick as a finger, spanned the distance of space in an instant, crossing the Void to strike precisely at the core of that shadow Coffin Vessel!

This time, it was no longer mutual erosion and annihilation.

That moon-white light pillar seemed to embody a supreme "purification" authority; the shadow Coffin Vessel's indestructible shell and its flowing dark-red patterns, upon contacting the moon-white radiance, were like ice meeting the scorching sun—before they could even struggle or cry out, they began turning transparent and disintegrating from the point of contact, swiftly becoming the purest specks of light that dissipated into nothing.

Together with the shadow energy monsters still lurking inside the Coffin Vessel, they were also thoroughly purified, leaving not a trace.

The whole process was silent and swift, carrying an almost sacred elegance and an absolute, overwhelming power.

The three Scavengers that had forced Li Qingxuan and the others into a bitter struggle, nearly breaking through the Oasis' defenses, proved utterly fragile before this mysterious moon-white star vessel!

Above the Oasis, everyone held their breath, stunned by the sight. Yanxin Runesmith's eyes were filled with obsession and awe at the supreme rune principle contained within that moon-white radiance. The Star Dust Guards, besides their shock, let out a great sigh of relief, and the joy of surviving welled up in their hearts.

Li Qingxuan hovered in the Void, Changqiang in hand, vigilance not fully lowered, but his heart had basically confirmed—that this star vessel was most likely the Primordial Light reinforcements mentioned in the Watchers' intelligence!

After purifying the last Coffin Vessel, the moon-white star vessel did not immediately approach, but instead hovered silently outside the Oasis' energy Barrier, as if observing and assessing.

Shortly after, a light door on the star vessel's side slid open silently.

A figure drifted out slowly from within.

She was a tall, slender woman. She wore an ancient-style, flowing moon-white robe adorned with silver patterns like stars. Her face was veiled by a soft halo, indistinct, yet she exuded a cold, noble, inviolable aura. Her silver-white hair cascaded like a waterfall, its tips seeming to flow with moonlight. Most striking were her eyes—pairs of pure crystal-like silver pupils that seemed to reflect the birth and death of stars, holding endless wisdom and the vicissitudes of time.

Without relying on any equipment, she simply hovered silently in the Void, a thin layer of moonlight naturally flowing around her, shielding her from the Void's cold and radiation. Her gaze swept over the chaotic battlefield, over the Star Dust Guards standing ready, and finally came to rest on Li Qingxuan, who held a Changqiang and bore an extraordinary aura.

"I am Yuexi, acting under the command of the Watchers Council, wielding the Moonlight, patrolling the Void to purify defilement." Her clear, pleasant voice did not travel through the air but resonated directly in everyone's mind, carrying an ancient, unique rhythm: "Are you the guardians of this region's Life Beacon?"

Her language was none of any known tongue, yet through Spirit transmission, Li Qingxuan and the others could clearly understand its meaning.

Li Qingxuan lowered his Changqiang, stepped forward, and responded in kind with Spiritual Power, neither humble nor arrogant: "I am Li Qingxuan, not an ancients; I fortuitously obtained the Life Imprint, temporarily using it to dwell in the Oasis, resisting the False Emperor and the threat of the Exile Land. Thank you for your assistance."

He simply stated his identity and position, both clarifying his connection to the ancients (via the Life Imprint) and explaining the current enemy.

Yuexi's crystal-like eyes flickered slightly, showing little surprise that Li Qingxuan possessed the Life Imprint, as if she already knew. Her gaze lingered on him for a moment, especially passing over the faintly glowing crystal on his chest and the scar on his shoulder that had already healed, and she gave a slight nod.

"Bearer of the Life Seed, you have opened life amid extinction; your path has been acknowledged by the sages' legacy." Her tone softened a bit: "The Exile Land stirs, the Void trembles, the Watchers Council is fully aware. The False Emperor's perverse reversal, seeking to remake order through destruction, has crossed the line."

She raised her hand, pointing toward the Exile Land, her tone turning grave: "The seal's rupture accelerates; ancient evil awakens. This voyage of the Moonlight has two purposes: to guide the remaining Beacon guardians, and to head to the Rift region to attempt preliminary seal reinforcement, delaying its total collapse."

Guide the guardians? Reinforce the seal?

Li Qingxuan's heart stirred—this was undoubtedly a timely aid! But he immediately thought of Huang Rong, Xingren, and the others.

"Lord Yuexi, before us, companions had already returned via the Oasis' Root Projection to report to the known star fields, they……"

Yuexi shook her head slightly, cutting off Li Qingxuan's words: "The Void is vast, dimensions folded; the probability of your companions landing in normal star fields is less than one percent. It is far more likely they are lost in the dimensional cracks or have fallen into unknown dead lands."

Li Qingxuan's heart sank sharply. Although he had been mentally prepared, hearing this cruel probability still caused him a sharp pang.

"However," Yuexi shifted her tone, "since you have already sent out a message and bear the Life Seed, there may be a slim chance other patrollers will sense it. The urgent priority is to face the immediate crisis."

She turned her gaze back to the Oasis: "This Beacon's energy loss is severe, its defense system incomplete, no longer suitable for a long stay. I can escort you to the Watchers' Outpost—the Slumber of the Stars base—where it is safer and you can gain more support and intelligence."

Leave here? Head to an unknown Slumber of the Stars base?

Li Qingxuan fell into contemplation. Yuexi's appearance and great power were undeniable, but the Watchers were completely unknown to them. To rush there—would it be blessing or disaster?

But staying here, as Yuexi said, the energy loss is severe; after the Scavenger attack, they have likely become a prime target of the Pseudo-Emperor Legion, and are no longer safe. Moreover, they need more information and strength to face the Exile Land's crisis.

Weighing the pros and cons, there seems to be no better option.

Li Qingxuan and Yan Xin, etc., quickly exchanged glances, seeing trust and resolve in their eyes.

He raised his head, looked at Yuexi, and made his decision: "We are willing to follow you to the Slumber of the Stars. But before leaving, I hope to repair this place's Beacon as much as possible and leave a message for any companions who might return."

Yuexi did not object to Li Qingxuan's request, giving a slight nod: "Yes. The Moonlight can provide some energy to help you stabilize this Beacon and set it to silent stealth mode. We will depart in a day."

Agreement reached.

With the aid of the moon-white star vessel Moonlight, Li Qingxuan guided the Oasis' ancient trees, absorbing the pure energy Yuexi provided, began to repair the damaged foundations, and concealed the Beacon's fluctuations, retaining only the reception function for specific signals (such as the identification codes Huang Rong and the others might carry).

At the same time, he also left a Spirit imprint and message in the Oasis' core, detailing their destination and the Watchers' situation.

After doing all this, Li Qingxuan took one last look at this Void Oasis that had given them shelter and hope, led all the remaining personnel, and boarded the Moonlight, which flowed with moonlight radiance.

The star vessel's interior was simple yet full of technological sense, forming a wonderful unity with its exterior's ancient elegance. As the light door sealed, the Moonlight gave a gentle shudder, turned its course, ignited its engine, becoming a pure stream of light gliding through the dark sea, carrying Li Qingxuan and his companions toward the mysterious Slumber of the Stars base, and toward a vaster, more tumultuous future.

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