Star Journey: Destiny Returns

As night fell, the starry sky shone brightly. Guided by the star map, Yunxuan and Yaoyue continued their journey into the unknown. They found themselves on a vast grassland, where a gentle breeze carried the fragrance of grass, but also a hint of tension.

"This place is truly beautiful." Yao Yue looked up at the starry sky, a look of longing in her eyes. "But I always feel that hidden behind this beautiful scenery, there may be other dangers."

"You're always so careful." Yun Xuan smiled, but his eyes were filled with determination. "We've already gone through many challenges. Everything that comes next is to pursue the secret of the ultimate taste."

"I'm not afraid, but I hope we can be more cautious." Yaoyue's tone was still gentle, but with a hint of determination that could not be ignored. "We don't know when and where the enemy will appear."

Yunxuan nodded. Although he longed for adventure, he knew Yaoyue's caution was always for their safety. "Then let's set up camp first and continue exploring this grassland tomorrow."

The two began to work. Yaoyue used the tools she had brought with her to build a simple tent, while Yunxuan used the Starlight Sword to cut hay, quickly building a cozy little nest. When everything was ready, the campfire under the night sky cast their shadows, making it seem particularly warm.

"Do you think the ultimate taste really exists?" Yao Yue suddenly asked while looking at the dancing flames.

"Of course." Yun Xuan said firmly, "What we pursue must be closely connected to the deepest desires of our hearts. Every delicious taste is a gift from heaven and earth."

Yao Yue smiled slightly, with stars twinkling in her eyes: "If one day, we really find the ultimate taste, what will you do?"

"I will share it with everyone, so that everyone can feel the power." Yun Xuan's eyes flashed with passion. "The ultimate taste should not be private. It is the hope of all living beings."

Yaoyue nodded, a warm feeling welling up in her heart: "You are always like this, full of ideals and beliefs."

"It's because you're by my side." Yun Xuan smiled slightly, looking at Yao Yue tenderly, "We are partners, and we also rely on each other's hearts."

In the stillness of the night, the two smiled at each other, their tacit understanding growing stronger in the silence. However, just as they were immersed in this warmth, they heard a rustling sound in the grass in the distance.

"Did you hear that?" Yaoyue's expression changed slightly, and a hint of alertness flashed in her eyes.

"It seems like something is approaching." Yunxuan's hand tightened on the hilt of the sword, and his tense nerves began to straighten.

They slowly stood up and looked around, but on this grassland, there was only the murmur of the wind and the quiet of the starry sky.

"Maybe it was the wind that blew the grass." Yaoyue said softly, but she couldn't let it go in her heart.

"Maybe, but we still have to be careful." Yunxuan said, and the uneasiness in his heart was gradually spreading.

Just as they were about to return to the camp, several figures suddenly jumped out of the grass. Their faces were blurry, and they seemed to be foreign explorers. They were holding weapons that flashed with cold light in their hands and were heading straight towards them.

"Who are you?" Yun Xuan shouted, holding the Starlight Sword in his hand, the light flashing.

"We are explorers seeking the ultimate taste." The leading man in black sneered, his eyes gleaming with greed. "Hand over the star map, and perhaps we can spare your lives."

"You don't even know the true meaning of the ultimate taste!" Yao Yue retorted angrily, with an unyielding courage burning in her heart.

"Shut up, hand over the star map, and don't force us to take action!" The man in black waved his hand without hesitation to signal his men to prepare to take action.

Yun Xuan sneered, his heart raging with anger: "If you want the star map, ask my sword first!"

As the words fell, he suddenly rushed towards the man in black, the sword light like a star, cutting through the night sky. At that moment, the Starlight Sword released a brilliant light, like a meteor passing by, straight at the heart of the man in black.

"Stop!" The man in black obviously didn't expect Yun Xuan to be so bold. He hurriedly dodged sideways, but the sword light still cut his clothes, and blood splattered everywhere.

"Do you want to die?" The leading man in black roared and attacked Yunxuan, waving his weapon.

Seeing this, Yao Yue's heart tightened and she quickly cast a protective spell, instantly forming a light curtain between the two of them, blocking the attack of the man in black.

"Keep protecting yourself, I'll handle it!" Yun Xuan said calmly, with the flames of battle flashing in his eyes.

Yaoyue gritted her teeth, chanting a spell in her mind. The light curtain began to expand, gradually surrounding them. Yunxuan took the opportunity to unleash his sword skills. The sword light was like a rainbow, slashing at the approaching enemy.

"It seems you really have some skills." The man in black snorted coldly, with a sly look in his eyes, "But this is not the end!"

He suddenly pulled out a bead gleaming with black light from his bosom and threw it towards Yunxuan and Yaoyue. The bead exploded in the air, releasing a dazzling black mist that instantly engulfed the surrounding vision.

"Quick! Close your eyes!" Yao Yue hurriedly reminded, quickly retracting the light curtain to protect her eyes.

Although Yunxuan closed his eyes, the invasion of the black fog still made him feel suffocated, as if it was sapping his strength. He took a deep breath, trying to remain calm, silently reciting the guidance of the star map in his mind.

At this moment, he felt a power awakening from deep within his heart, an innate courage and faith. Along with this power, his sword light flickered faintly in the black fog.

"I won't give up!" Yun Xuan was determined in his heart. The sword light instantly bloomed in his hand, like the first light of dawn, dispelling the surrounding black fog.

"What!" The man in black was shocked and quickly stepped back, but it was too late.

Yunxuan seized the opportunity to unleash a spinning slash, the sword light drawing an elegant arc in the darkness, heading straight for the man in black. At the same time, Yaoyue's magic also reappeared at this moment, the light completely tearing through the darkness.

"I won't let you succeed!" Yaoyue's voice was like the sound of nature, firm and powerful.

In this clash of light and darkness, Yunxuan and Yaoyue, in perfect harmony, quickly repelled the attacking enemy. Ultimately, the men in black were forced to retreat, fleeing in panic and disappearing into the night.

"Huh... did we... win?" Yaoyue gasped for breath, her face slightly pale, but her eyes sparkled with excitement.

"For now, yes." Yun Xuan put down his sword and breathed a sigh of relief. "But we must be vigilant. They won't give up."

"Yeah." Yao Yue rubbed her forehead, recalling the tense atmosphere just now, and couldn't help but feel a little scared. "We really need to be more careful. The secret of Zhiwei has attracted more enemies."

"Then we must be more determined in our beliefs and not be intimidated by these obstacles." Yunxuan's tone was firm. He looked up at the starry sky, silently thinking about the direction of the future in his heart.

"We will find our own ultimate taste." Yaoyue nodded, a smile appeared on her face, and the fear in her heart was gradually replaced by courage.