Star Journey: Destiny Returns

The morning sun filtered through the towering treetops, casting dappled shadows. The scent of a dreamy sea of ​​flowers permeated the air, as if every breeze carried a mysterious power. Yunxuan, Yaoyue, and Fengchi slowly awoke in this tranquility, their hearts still brimming with shock and wonder.

"Have you felt that change?" Yun Xuan broke the silence, his eyes flickering with excitement and anxiety. "The spiritual energy here seems to be thicker than anywhere else we've experienced before."

Yao Yue nodded slightly, a hint of caution in her expression: "Yes, but we have to be careful. Our previous experience tells us that this place is not necessarily safe."

"We've just gained the protection of the Dream Flower. Perhaps this is an opportunity to explore." Feng Chi's eyes were firm, filled with a desire for the unknown. "We can't miss any clues to the ultimate taste."

Yunxuan looked up at the blue sky, and a thought flashed through his mind: "We should first find a place to set up camp, sort out the star map, and figure out which way to go next."

"Good idea." Yaoyue agreed, her eyes wandering around, trying to find a suitable place.

Not far away, a huge rock formed a natural shelter. Yunxuan pointed and said, "There, we can rest there."

The three of them walked toward the rocks. The cool, pleasant shade of the rocks made it an ideal place to rest. Yunxuan pulled a star map from his backpack and gently unfolded it. As his fingertips moved, the map glowed faintly, as if responding to his touch.

"We have to see where to go next." Yunxuan stared at the star map seriously, his heart full of anticipation.

"Where is the ultimate taste this time?" Yaoyue's voice was clear and firm.

"According to the instructions on the map, it seems that we need to go to the ice field in the north. The 'Ice Crystal Fruit' there is said to have shocking power." Yunxuan's fingertips passed over a glowing dot, and he felt a faint sense of anticipation in his heart.

"Ice field?" Yao Yue frowned, feeling uneasy at the cold scene. "Can we withstand such an environment?"

"Nothing can stop us." Yun Xuan smiled slightly, his eyes gleaming with determination. "As long as we unite as one, we will be able to overcome any difficulties."

"But what should we do if we encounter danger?" Yaoyue's worries did not ease.

Feng Chi interrupted their conversation, his gaze penetrating the radiance of the star map as if sensing a hidden power. "No matter how difficult the road ahead, we must face it head-on. Behind the ultimate taste often lies a powerful force, and we are the explorers of that power."

"I understand." Yao Yue took a deep breath and slowly let go of the worries in her heart. "We can't be swayed by fear. Since we have chosen this path, we must face it bravely."

"Then let's set a goal and set off!" Yunxuan's eyes flashed with fighting spirit, and he turned and pointed to the ice field in the north.

They rested for a while under the rock, adjusted their mentality, and prepared to embark on a new journey. At this moment, they suddenly heard a faint sound, like a whisper or a whisper.

"Did you hear that?" Yaoyue's expression changed slightly, and she listened attentively.

"What's that sound?" Feng Chi was nervous and looked around.

The sound grew clearer, as if calling them, with an inexplicable allure. "It's coming from over there..." Yunxuan pointed southeast, where a path wound through the trees, a faint light shone through.

"Let's go and take a look." Yunxuan suggested, and his inner desire for the unknown was rekindled.

The three of them walked cautiously along the path. As they got closer, the whispering became clearer and clearer, and it turned into a beautiful piece of music, as if telling an ancient story, attracting them to get closer.

"This is really strange..." Yaoyue whispered, her heart filled with curiosity and vigilance, "Perhaps there are other unknown creatures here."

"But no matter what, we have to be careful." Feng Chi reiterated, feeling an indescribable worry about this voice in his heart.

After passing through a grove of trees, the view suddenly opened up to a vast meadow. In the center was a crystal lake, its surface shimmering with golden light in the morning light, like a giant pearl. Along the lakeside were exotic flowers and plants, vibrant in color, seemingly whispering a song.

"Is this the legendary mysterious lake?" Yun Xuan exclaimed, his heart filled with surprise and excitement.

"Everything here is as beautiful as a dream, but we must not take it lightly." Yaoyue said cautiously, with a rational light in her eyes.

"Let's go to the lake." Feng Chi walked towards the lake eagerly, his heart full of desire for unknown power.

As they approached the lake, the water began to surge and ripple. Then, a hazy figure emerged from the lake. It seemed to be an elegant woman, like an elf in the water, looking at them with a smile.

"Welcome, brave explorers." The woman's voice was as soft as the breeze, as if it could soothe the anxiety in their hearts.

"Are you the guardian of this place?" Yun Xuan couldn't help but ask, with a sense of awe in his heart.

"Yes, I am the guardian of this lake." The woman smiled slightly, her clear eyes penetrating the lake, like the depths of the lake, enchanting. "Have you come here to seek the true meaning of delicious food?"

"That's right." Yaoyue answered firmly, feeling a sense of closeness in her heart. "We want to explore the unknown power and obtain the secrets behind the delicious food."

The woman nodded slightly, then pointed toward the lake. "Here, you will find a most delicious memory. Only by unlocking the secret of this memory can you obtain the key to the icy plains."

"The secret of memory?" Feng Chi frowned, his heart full of doubts.

“Yes, the lake contains an ancient power. It can show fragments of the past and reveal the truth deep in your heart.” The woman’s voice was like the sound of nature, making people feel a sense of tranquility.

"How do we solve this secret?" Yunxuan asked curiously, with endless anticipation in his heart.

"Just throw the questions in your heart into the lake, and the water surface will show you the answers." The woman smiled slightly, with a hint of mystery in her eyes.

Yao Yue's heart moved, and she said softly, "Let's give it a try."

The three of them exchanged glances, each reaching their hands toward the lake, closing their eyes and silently reflecting on their own questions and expectations. The water, like a gentle drizzle, gently lapping against their palms, bringing a refreshing coolness.

As my heart calmed down, ripples gradually appeared on the surface of the lake, and then the waves became more and more violent. Several rays of light flickered on the water, like a scroll slowly unfolding.

"This is..." Yunxuan's heart was shocked, and the scene in front of him made him hold his breath and stare.

The scene depicts an ancient city, majestic and imposing, with a strange light lingering around it. The city's people bustle about, clutching a variety of delicacies, laughing and chatting cheerfully, as if celebrating some grand festival.

"That's the City of Ultimate Taste!" Feng Chi exclaimed, his eyes gleaming with desire. "We've heard of this place before. Legend has it that it's the source of the ultimate taste."

"Look, they are making delicious food!" Yaoyue pointed at the picture excitedly, her eyes full of surprise.