Star Journey: Destiny Returns

The moment the black-robed figure was repelled, Yunxuan and Yaoyue breathed a sigh of relief almost simultaneously. The air around them seemed to regain its tranquility at that moment. The shadows of the trees swayed, and a gentle breeze blew away the tense atmosphere. However, the turmoil in their hearts remained.

"Are you okay?" Yunxuan turned his head and asked with concern, with a soft light flashing in his eyes. Although the battle was fierce, he was only concerned about Yaoyue's safety.

"I'm fine," Yaoyue smiled faintly, hiding her inner turmoil, but her smile betrayed a hint of vulnerability. The tension from the battle still made her heart beat faster, and the scene just now seemed to still echo in her mind.

"It looks like we're safe for now, but we can't stop." Yun Xuan took a deep breath and looked deeper into the forest. "We have to keep going and find the secret of the ultimate taste."

"I agree," Yao Yue nodded, but a hint of worry flashed in her eyes. "But we have to be careful. Those people just now will never give up easily. We must proceed with caution."

"No problem, I will protect you." Yunxuan smiled slightly and secretly swore in his heart that no matter how dangerous the road ahead was, he would stay with Yaoyue.

At this moment, a low humming sound suddenly came from the front, as if some ancient power was calling them. Yunxuan and Yaoyue looked at each other, and a hint of curiosity and anticipation arose in their hearts.

"What's that sound?" Yaoyue asked in a low voice, with a hint of nervousness in her tone.

"I don't know, but we can go and take a look." Yunxuan said firmly, with the desire to explore already ignited in his heart.

The two of them slowly walked towards the direction of the sound. The closer they got, the clearer the low humming became, like an ancient spell. The sound seemed to transcend time and space, lingering in their ears and giving rise to an inexplicable yearning.

Finally, they passed through a dark bush and the scene before them made them stop.

A mysterious clearing appeared before him, with an ancient stone tablet at its center, intricately carved with runes and gleaming faintly. Surrounding it were dense trees, through which sunlight streamed, casting a mystical glow over the land.

"Is this the secret of the ultimate taste?" Yaoyue whispered, with surprise glittering in her eyes.

"Perhaps," Yun Xuan walked forward briskly, examining the stone tablet carefully. He could sense that the power emanating from the stone tablet seemed to be somehow connected to the power they had previously obtained.

"We have to be careful," Yao Yue reminded softly from behind, but her eyes could not hide her curiosity about this ancient power.

Yunxuan reached out, attempting to touch the stone tablet. As soon as he made contact, a warm light emanated from the stone tablet, enveloping his hand. His heart trembled, and the scene before him instantly blurred. Everything around him seemed to be spinning. The ancient voice echoed again, deep and rhythmic, like a melodious melody.

"Yunxuan! Be careful!" Yaoyue shouted, feeling uneasy. She hurriedly ran towards Yunxuan, trying to pull him back.

But Yunxuan's body seemed to be drawn by some force, unable to move. His heart was filled with shock and confusion, and the low humming sound in his ears seemed to be telling of some unknown fate.

"Are you willing to bear the price of this power?" The low murmur sounded like an ancient god, softly asking in Yunxuan's ear.

"I..." Yun Xuan wanted to answer, but found his voice was suppressed in his throat. He could feel a powerful force surging in his body. It was the mysterious power of Zhiwei, which seemed to urge him to make a choice.

"Yunxuan! Don't give up!" Yaoyue shouted desperately beside him. Her voice was like a ray of warm sunshine, dispelling the fog in his heart.

At this moment, Yunxuan suddenly realized that he was not alone. Yaoyue's support gave him courage. He took a deep breath and responded firmly in his heart: "I am willing to accept this power!"

As his words fell, the light on the stone tablet grew brighter, as if responding to his choice. Intense energy surged from the stone tablet, entering Yunxuan's body and instantly enveloping him.

"Ah!" Yun Xuan couldn't help but exclaim in a low voice. His whole body felt like it was electrocuted. A violent force was rushing through his blood, as if it was going to tear his body apart.

"Yunxuan! Are you okay?" Yaoyue asked worriedly, with anxiety and uneasiness in her eyes.

"I'm fine, Yaoyue, don't worry!" Yunxuan responded softly, trying to calm the turmoil in his heart. He felt the power flowing through his body, as if it was changing his destiny.

"This power... is so powerful!" Yun Xuan marveled inwardly, realizing that this was the ultimate power he had longed for. He felt a connection with the universe, as if he were one with all of nature, and immense courage surged within him.

However, great power comes at a price. As the power surged in, Yun Xuan felt a faint stabbing pain in his heart, as if something was tearing at his soul. He had to use all his strength to resist the impact.

"Yunxuan, concentrate!" Yaoyue's voice was like a clear spring, warm and firm, helping Yunxuan to calm his mind.

"I will!" Yunxuan responded, trying hard to adjust his state, constantly reminding himself to stay calm.

Under the powerful influence of the stone tablet, time seemed to stop at that moment, and everything around him became blurry. Only Yunxuan's communication with the mysterious force became increasingly clear. Guided by this power, his soul gradually sublimated, as if he saw countless images of delicious food, each of which contained the essence of heaven and earth.

"This is the true meaning of taste!" Yunxuan sighed in his heart, as if at this moment, his fate was closely linked to the fate of this land.

"Yunxuan, you have to be careful!" Yaoyue's voice kept echoing in his ears, reminding him not to get lost in this power.

After experiencing countless fluctuations and challenges, Yunxuan finally felt the power begin to stabilize. His soul suddenly enlightened, as if a window had opened, allowing him to see a wider world.

"I understand," Yun Xuan whispered to himself, a determined glint in his eyes. "The ultimate taste is not only a delight for the taste buds, but also a fusion of life and nature."

As he gained insights, the light on the stone tablet gradually dimmed, and the air around him became fresher. Yunxuan's body trembled slightly, then slowly relaxed, as if he had been freed from a heavy state.

"You succeeded!" Yaoyue smiled with relief, and the worries in her heart seemed to be relieved at this moment.

"Yes, I succeeded." Yun Xuan smiled slightly, his eyes gleaming with a new light. He could feel the power in his body transforming, as if it were becoming stronger.

"What should we do next?" Yaoyue asked curiously, with anticipation for the future in her eyes.

"We must continue to search for the next ultimate power. There are more secrets waiting for us to uncover on this land." Yunxuan said firmly, looking into the deeper forest, his heart full of longing for the future.

As the two talked, the Nether Forest seemed to respond to their determination. The air around them began to become lighter, as if all obstacles had been broken and a new journey was about to begin.