Star Journey: Destiny Returns

On the altar of the ancient city, the heavy air was filled with the lingering power of battle. Sunlight shone faintly through the cracks, illuminating the altar's crystals, which gleamed in the darkness. Yunxuan and Yaoyue could still feel the lingering rhythm of their heartbeats, as if they had just experienced a life-or-death struggle.

"We succeeded, at least we stopped them temporarily." Yunxuan panted. Although he was covered in wounds, his eyes flashed with unstoppable passion.

Yao Yue wiped the sweat from her forehead, worry in her eyes: "But they will come again. The leader of the men in black will never give up this crystal so easily."

"Then we must become even stronger." Yun Xuan's voice was firm. "We must unlock the power of this crystal stone to truly protect ourselves and this ancient city."

"That's right." Yao Yue nodded, her eyes fixed on the crystal on the altar. The flickering light seemed to beckon their hearts. She stepped forward, her heart filled with awe. "What do you think the power of this crystal is?"

"I feel like it contains some kind of ancient energy, perhaps closely related to the ultimate taste." Yun Xuan said as he gently placed his hand on the crystal, secretly hoping that it would respond.

Suddenly, the crystal emitted a dazzling light, and the entire altar was instantly surrounded by brilliance. Yao Yue screamed and quickly stepped back: "Be careful!"

Yunxuan didn't flinch. He gripped the crystal tightly, silently chanting ancient spells in his mind, trying to communicate with it. The light grew increasingly blazing, as if to engulf him. At this moment, the runes surrounding the altar began to flicker, emitting a low, humming sound that was chilling.

"What should we do?" Yaoyue asked nervously, with anxiety in her eyes.

"We must maintain a spiritual connection in order to channel this power." Yun Xuan's expression was solemn, his eyes gleaming with fighting spirit. "If we can unleash its power, perhaps we can better fight the enemy."

"Okay, I'll give you my full support." Yao Yue took a deep breath and slowly approached the altar, standing side by side with Yun Xuan. The two of them were connected, as if they could feel each other's pulse.

As their minds merged, the light began to soften, gradually forming a warm current that surrounded them. Yunxuan closed his eyes, feeling the aura of the ancient city, as if listening to the whispers of history.

"I feel it responding!" he said excitedly, the crystal in his hand trembling slightly, releasing a powerful energy.

At this moment, dark shadows suddenly appeared around the altar, as if devouring the light. Yunxuan and Yaoyue suddenly opened their eyes. The man in black had returned, with even more fury.

"How dare you unlock the power of the Ultimate Taste here!" The leader of the men in black grinned, murderous intent flashing in his eyes. "This crystal should have belonged to us!"

Yunxuan and Yaoyue exchanged glances, realizing they had to stop them immediately. They quickly took up their positions, ready for the impending battle.

"We will never let you succeed!" Yunxuan's sword flashed in his hand, firm and bright.

"As long as you are willing, we can use your power." The leader smiled coldly, waving a dark staff in his hand, and the air around him seemed to tremble.

The battle broke out in an instant, the men in black charging at them with overwhelming force. Yunxuan and Yaoyue fought side by side, sword flashes intertwined with magic, and their lightning-fast attacks sent the men in black retreating one after another.

"Yaoyue, be careful!" Yunxuan shouted, and the sword light flashed across the shoulder of a man in black, leaving a trail of blood.

Yaoyue used her magic to quickly form a protective barrier to resist attacks from all directions: "I will cover you, quickly find a way to unlock the power!"

"I know!" Yun Xuan gritted his teeth, a fierce fighting spirit igniting within him. Every swing of his sword was accompanied by a longing for the ultimate taste, a love and pursuit of life.

The leader of the men in black roared, unleashing a powerful dark energy from his staff, which charged directly at the altar. "You are not worthy of this power!"

"We're not afraid of you!" Yun Xuan responded coldly, his sword flashing like a rainbow, pointing directly at the leader. The two of them connected telepathically, and Yao Yue's magic swirled in the air, forming a halo that kept the dark forces at bay.

At that moment, the crystal on the altar suddenly shone with an even brighter light, like stars shining in the night sky. Yunxuan and Yaoyue simultaneously felt a surge of power flowing into their bodies, as if they were closely connected to the soul of the ancient city.

"This power comes from the inheritance of Zhiwei!" Yunxuan shouted excitedly. The sword light became brighter and turned into a beam of light that shot straight into the sky.

"We must channel this power into battle!" Yao Yue shouted, a fearless glint in her eyes. Her magic merged with Yun Xuan's sword light, forming a massive wave of energy that swept towards the man in black.

"Don't underestimate us!" The leader's face showed horror. The power of darkness began to collapse. He cast a spell hastily to try to resist this force.

However, with Yunxuan and Yaoyue's combined efforts, the dark energy was ultimately unstoppable. With a deafening roar, the leader of the men in black was engulfed in light, screaming in despair before disappearing into the darkness.

The surrounding black-clad men also felt the immense pressure and retreated, their faces filled with fear. Yunxuan and Yaoyue stood side by side on the altar, their hearts filled with the joy of victory.

"We succeeded!" Yaoyue could hardly believe it, her heart filled with joy and excitement.

"But this isn't the end." Yun Xuan frowned, realizing their battle was far from over. "We must continue to unlock the power of this crystal."

"Yes, only in this way can we protect ourselves and guard the ancient city." A determined flame ignited in Yaoyue's eyes.

They returned to the altar, where the crystal still shone with a mysterious light. Yunxuan and Yaoyue stared at each other, their hearts in perfect sync, as if they could feel each other's heartbeats.

"Let us unlock this power together!" Yunxuan said in a low and firm voice.

"Okay!" Yaoyue responded, clenching her hands and filling her heart with courage.

The two closed their eyes again, their minds connected, and silently chanted the ancient spell. The crystal on the altar flickered, and the surrounding runes swirled in the light, forming an invisible flow of energy.

As their hearts resonated, the crystal's light grew more dazzling, as if responding to their call. Yunxuan felt a powerful force transmitted from the crystal, reaching deep into his heart.

"We can do it!" he shouted firmly, the sword in his hand shining brighter at this moment.

Yaoyue's voice was like a song in the morning light: "No matter how many challenges lie ahead, we must face them together!"

Light enveloped them, and instantly, a powerful wave of energy surged into the sky, striking the sky above the ancient city, as if awakening a dormant spirit. Every inch of the ancient city revived at this moment, and the power of the Supreme Taste burned once more within their hearts.

As the light rises, Yunxuan and Yaoyue realize that their fate is closely linked to the ancient city, and their pursuit of the ultimate taste has just begun. What awaits them ahead is not only a delicious feast, but also endless adventures and challenges.

"I don't know what the future will be like, but I will walk side by side with you." Yunxuan's voice was low and warm.

"Me too." Yaoyue nodded firmly, looking into the distance through the light.