The Legend of Cinderella's Counterattack

Mr. Morris's words were like a stone dropped into a calm lake, stirring up a thousand ripples. Lu Yuxuan and I sat in silence for a long time, trying to process this sudden information. Controlling cosmic energy? It sounded incredibly far-fetched, like something out of a science fiction movie.

“Lolo, do you think what he said is true?” Lawrence Lu broke the silence, his deep eyes full of confusion.

I shook my head, then nodded. "I don't know. This is unbelievable, but..." I looked at the parchment scroll on the table. "But Mr. Morris doesn't look like he's joking."

Just then, there was a knock on the door, and the butler, Uncle Fu, led in an old man in a black suit with a serious face. He had a pair of sharp eyes, and even in his old age, he could not hide his majestic aura.

"Mr. Lu, Mrs. Lu, please allow me to introduce myself. I am the representative of an ancient family. You can call me K." The old man nodded slightly, his tone steady and powerful.

Lawrence Lu and I exchanged surprised glances. An ancient family? Could it be that what Mr. Morris said was true?

"Mr. K, you..." I was about to ask, but Mr. K raised his hand to signal me not to speak.

"I know you have a lot of questions," Mr. K said, his eyes flicking between us, "Mr. Morris has told me everything. About the prophecy, about the Guardians of the Universe, and... the lost key."

My heart suddenly tightened. Could this all be true? We really were the so-called "Guardians of the Universe"?

Mr. K seemed to see through my thoughts. He slowly said, "Our ancient family once possessed the ability to control cosmic energy. We used this ability to maintain peace and balance in the universe. But due to an accident, we lost this ability and many precious tomes and artifacts, including the 'Lost Key.'"

"What was that accident?" Lu Yuxuan asked.

Mr. K was silent for a moment, as if trying to form his words. "We don't know the specific circumstances. According to our family's records, the accident was related to a sudden cosmic storm, which destroyed most of our base and claimed the lives of many of our people. Since then, we have been searching for a way to restore this ability to continue protecting peace in the universe."

Mr. K's words were like a key, unlocking a long-forgotten secret and revealing a world full of unknowns and dangers. Lu Yuxuan and I exchanged glances, each seeing surprise, confusion, and a hint of excitement in each other's eyes.

Perhaps fate has truly chosen us, bestowing upon us a special mission. Ancient family, cosmic energy, lost key… These words, like a mystery, swirled in my mind, unsettling me. I turned to look at Lu Yuxuan. His deep eyes gleamed with determination, and I knew we had made our choice.

“Mr. K, we are willing to help.” Lawrence Lu said firmly, and I gently shook his hand to show my support.

Mr. K smiled with relief and said, "Thank you! Your courage and determination give us hope."

In the following days, we immersed ourselves in the pile of documents left by our ancient family. Most of these documents were written in ancient characters and were difficult to understand. Even with Mr. K's help, it took us a lot of time and energy to understand them.

"Cosmic energy is the most primitive force in the universe. It is everywhere, yet difficult to capture." I muttered to myself. I have read this passage no less than ten times, but still cannot fully understand its meaning.

Lawrence Lu put down the parchment scroll in his hand and rubbed his brows, “It seems that we need to change our thinking.”

"You mean..." I looked at him, with a vague guess in my mind.

"That's right, let's go for a field investigation." Lu Yuxuan's eyes flashed with excitement, "Since the ancient family once possessed the ability to control cosmic energy, they must have left some clues."

Mr. K provided us with many clues, and we followed them to embark on a journey to find the remains of our ancient family. From towering snow-capped mountains to barren deserts, from mysterious primeval forests to bottomless trenches, we traveled all over the world, searching for any clues that might be related to cosmic energy.

Hard work pays off. During one of our expeditions, we stumbled upon a laboratory hidden in ancient ruins. This laboratory was remarkably well-preserved, and although the various instruments and equipment were very old, their sophisticated construction could still be seen.

"Oh my God, this is simply a miracle!" I looked around, my excitement was indescribable.

Lawrence Lu carefully touched a huge metal device. The surface of the device was engraved with complex symbols, exuding an ancient and mysterious atmosphere.

"If I'm not mistaken, this should be the device used by the ancient family to control the energy of the universe." Lu Yuxuan's voice trembled slightly, and it was obvious that he was also shocked by the scene before him.

I couldn't wait to learn more about this lab, and we began to search every corner carefully, hoping to find more secrets about cosmic energy.

Suddenly, Lawrence Lu exclaimed, and I hurried to his side. I saw that he was holding a crystal clear blue crystal in his hand. The crystal emitted a soft light, as if it contained huge energy.

"This crystal..." I was surprised to find that the symbols carved on the crystal were exactly the same as those we saw in the literature!

At that moment, a low rumble erupted from deep within the lab, and the entire space began to shake violently. Lu Yuxuan and I exchanged a horrified glance, a sense of foreboding washing over us. The shaking intensified, rocks began to fall overhead, and the air was filled with dust and an air of unease. Lu Yuxuan and I hugged each other tightly, fear entwining itself like a vine around my heart. Just when I thought everything was over, the blue crystal suddenly erupted with a dazzling light. After the intense light faded, the shaking ceased, and the dust gradually settled.

We cautiously opened our eyes, and the sight before us stunned us. A massive vortex had appeared in the center of the lab, its center emitting a glow similar to that of blue crystal. A powerful energy surge emanated from the vortex, and I felt as if my body was being sucked in by it.

"It's cosmic energy!" Lu Yuxuan's voice rang in my ears, his tone filled with shock and excitement. "Ancient family documents record that cosmic energy can distort time and space and create miracles. It seems that the legend is true!"

We were all deeply shocked by the scene before us, speechless for a long time. Mr. K had said that there existed a massive black hole in the universe, devouring everything around it. If left unchecked, the entire universe would be in danger of destruction. However, the ancient family possessed a technology that could repair the black hole, and this blue crystal was the key to unlocking it!

Without delay, we immediately began researching the blue crystal. Under Mr. K's guidance, we gradually uncovered the crystal's secrets. Finally, after countless days and nights of hard work, we successfully mastered the technology to repair the black hole!

Lu Yuxuan and I stood in the spaceship's control room, the vast expanse of the universe before us. A gigantic black sphere hovered amidst the galaxy, emitting heart-wrenching energy fluctuations. It was a black hole devouring everything. My hands trembled slightly as I clenched the blue crystal.

"Are you ready?" Lawrence Lu's voice sounded in my ears. His eyes were firm and calm, which gave me great courage.

"Ready." I took a deep breath and placed the blue crystal into the groove on the console.

The crystal shone brightly, and the spacecraft vibrated violently. A powerful wave of energy emanated from the spacecraft, shooting towards the black hole in the distance. The black hole seemed to sense the threat and rolled violently, but it was ultimately unable to withstand the powerful energy and began to shrink, eventually disappearing into the universe.

The black hole disappeared, and the universe returned to its former peace and tranquility. Lawrence Lu and I hugged each other tightly, our hearts filled with joy and pride. We succeeded, we saved the universe!

The news spread throughout the universe, and Lawrence Lu and I became heroes of the universe, admired and worshipped by countless people. But we knew that all this was due to the credit of the ancient family, and it was the precious legacy they left behind that gave us the opportunity to save the universe.

To celebrate this great victory, the Ancient Family decided to hold a grand celebration, inviting allies and friends from all over the universe to share this joy and glory... The celebration was held on the Ancient Family's home planet, a planet even older than the Earth, full of mystery and legend.

When Lu Yuxuan and I arrived aboard our ancient family's custom-built starship, the place was already packed with guests. Under the dazzling starlight, the ancient castle bathed in a soft glow. Elegantly dressed people, clinking glasses, and languages from across the universe mingled like a grand interstellar symphony. Holding Lu Yuxuan's arm, weaving through the crowd, I felt like Cinderella who had strayed into a fairytale world, and he was my prince.

"Are you nervous?" Lawrence Lu looked down at me with a gentle smile on his face.

I shook my head. “With you here, I’m not afraid of anything.”

His gaze was deep and focused, as if drawing me in. "Me too."

Halfway through the celebration, the representative of an ancient family, a vigorous old man with white hair and a youthful face, stepped onto the stage. His voice was resounding, carrying an air of authority without anger. "Thank you all for coming from afar to participate in this grand ceremony! Today, we not only celebrate the peace of the universe, but also witness the happiness of a young couple!"

His eyes turned to us, and I felt that everyone’s eyes were focused on us. My cheeks were slightly hot, and I subconsciously tightened Lawrence Lu’s hand.

“Mr. Lawrence Lu, Miss Lin Luoluo, are you willing to be married and love each other, support each other in good times and bad, in wealth and poverty, in health and sickness, until the end of your lives?”

“I do.” Lawrence Lu’s voice was firm and powerful.

"I do." I looked into his deep eyes and answered solemnly.

Thunderous applause and cheers erupted from the audience. Lu Yuxuan and I exchanged rings and, with everyone's blessings, kissed passionately. At that moment, time seemed to stand still, and we were the only two left in the universe.

However, just as everyone was immersed in joy, a mysterious signal came from the depths of the universe. The representative of the ancient family changed his expression and hurriedly ended the celebration.

I felt a faint sense of unease rising in my heart, as if something was about to happen...

I was so immersed in the joy of my wedding that I didn't notice the change in the atmosphere around me. It wasn't until a hand gently rested on my shoulder that I came back to my senses from my sweet thoughts.

“Lolo, come with me.” Lawrence Lu’s expression was a little solemn. He held my hand with a little more strength than usual, as if to pass on strength to me.

I was confused as he dragged me through the cheering crowd. The magnificent decorations of the ancient castle quickly receded in my eyes, and I didn't even have time to say a word to the guests who came to congratulate me.

We made our way to a secret room deep inside the castle.

"What happened?" I finally couldn't help wondering and asked.

Lawrence Lu didn’t answer immediately. He motioned for me to sit down first, and then he slowly said, “The ancient family received a signal from an unknown galaxy.”

"Unknown galaxy?" I was even more confused. "So what?"

"This signal may very well mean a new challenge." Lawrence Lu's tone was filled with worry, "It may even be a threat."

I suddenly tensed. "What challenge? What threat?"

“It’s not clear yet.” Lawrence Lu shook his head, “The ancient family is analyzing the content of the signal, but they said that it may be related to an ancient prophecy.”

An ancient prophecy? I felt even more uneasy, an inexplicable sense of fear welling up in my heart.

At this moment, the door of the secret room suddenly opened, and a mysterious man in a black robe walked in. He was tall, and his face was hidden in the shadow of his hood, making it difficult to see clearly.

"Master Yuxuan, Miss Luoluo, the clan leader invites you over." His voice was low and hoarse, as if it came from a distant time and space.

Lawrence Lu and I exchanged glances, each seeing solemnity in the other's eyes. It seemed that a new storm was about to arrive, and we were at the center of it, with nowhere to escape.