Star Journey: Destiny Returns

The morning light filtered through the leaves, and Yunxuan and Yaoyue slowly advanced in the dim light. After a fierce battle, their bodies and minds were quietly recovering in the atmosphere of this ancient forest. However, the worry in their hearts lingered.

"We are about to enter the depths of the forest." Yao Yue whispered, gently stroking the flickering lights on the star map with her hand, her eyes solemn.

"We have successfully unlocked a part of it, and we will be able to find the whereabouts of Zhiwei next." Yunxuan's eyes flashed with determination. Although he was tired, he still had courage.

"But the power the man in black mentioned is still lurking in the dark." Yao Yue paused and took a deep breath. "We must be more careful."

"As long as we work together, no difficulties can stop us." Yunxuan smiled slightly, trying to reassure Yaoyue, but he knew in his heart how powerful his opponent was.

At this moment, the air around seemed to suddenly become heavy, dark clouds gathered in the sky, blocking the sunlight, and instantly plunging the entire forest into shadows.

"What's going on?" Yaoyue looked up, her panicked tone unable to hide the uneasiness in her heart.

"I don't know either... I have a bad feeling." Yunxuan frowned, and the atmosphere around him became increasingly depressing, as if something was approaching quietly.

Suddenly, a chilling wind blew, shaking the trees violently, as if some great beast had awakened in the distance. Yun Xuan turned abruptly, his sword unsheathed once more, and he focused his attention on the battlefield.

"Prepare for battle!" Yunxuan's voice was loud and powerful, and Yaoyue quickly followed, holding the gem tightly, silently reciting the spell in her heart, ready to use the power of light at any time.

Just when they were alert, dark figures emerged from the shadows. They were the group of foreign explorers, all of them with ferocious faces and menacing looks.

"How dare you linger here?" The leading explorer sneered, exuding an oppressive aura. "We don't like to disturb our prey."

"You want the secret of the ultimate taste?" Yun Xuan responded coldly, pointing his sword forward, "The secrets of this land must not be desecrated by you!"

"Hmph, it seems you haven't realized the impending danger yet." A cold glint flashed in the explorer's eyes, and he instantly let out a roar that excited everyone, "Go ahead, catch these two little bugs!"

At the command, the explorers rushed towards Yunxuan and Yaoyue at an astonishing speed, and the air was filled with a tense atmosphere.

"Yaoyue, protect yourself!" Yunxuan roared, and the sword in his hand flashed like a meteor, pointing directly at an explorer who was rushing towards him.

Yaoyue quickly gathered the gem's light and released a shining beam of light towards the other explorer, hitting him right in the body and making him look miserable.

"How dare you resist?" the explorers roared angrily, clearly not expecting the two to be so formidable. Their strength put them under immense pressure.

"As long as we are united, no one can defeat us!" Yaoyue said firmly, with a strong belief surging in her heart.

Yunxuan swung his sword, knocking back several enemies. His eyes were bright, revealing an unyielding courage. He knew in his heart that every battle before him was not only a test of strength, but also a test of the soul.

"Sword of light!" Yun Xuan chanted in a low voice, and the sword light turned into a beam of light, instantly piercing through the darkness and hitting the enemy formation.

"Damn it! Stop them!" The leader of the explorers roared, trying to mobilize more powerful forces. However, as Yunxuan and Yaoyue cooperated more and more tacitly, their attacks came one after another like a tide.

Yaoyue cast a light spell while looking at Yunxuan encouragingly: "We can do this, keep going!"

"Alright!" Yun Xuan responded with a resolute look, his sword dancing with increasing force. The enemy before them was overwhelmed by their conviction and gradually lost their fighting spirit.

At this moment, the leader of the explorers finally couldn't hold back his anger. He gathered a dark energy and blasted it towards Yunxuan and Yaoyue: "You two little guys, let me send you to hell today!"

Yunxuan's heart tightened, realizing that this was the enemy's most powerful attack. He immediately mobilized his internal energy and prepared to resist.

"Yaoyue, come with me!" Yunxuan shouted loudly.

"I understand!" Yao Yue quickly raised the gem, put her hands together, and gathered a dazzling light upwards.

The two forces merged in mid-air, forming a massive wall of light that blocked the incoming dark energy. As light and darkness clashed, a deafening roar filled the air.

"Hold on!" Yaoyue's voice rang in Yunxuan's ears, full of faith. The tacit understanding in their hearts made them no longer alone.

Just when the dark energy was about to break through the wall of light, the resonance between Yunxuan and Yaoyue's minds made the wall of light emit a dazzling light, instantly bouncing the dark energy back.

The explorers retreated in horror, and the leader's face suddenly changed: "Impossible!"

"We won't let you succeed!" Yunxuan and Yaoyue shouted in unison, as if declaring their determination to the world.

Light surged out like a tide, impacting the enemy's hearts and minds, making them feel unprecedented fear. The shadow brought by the man in black seemed to be completely dispelled at this moment.

"Retreat! We can't defeat them!" The leader of the explorers realized the situation had changed and quickly ordered a retreat. The other explorers fled in panic and disappeared into the depths of the dense forest.

"We won?" Yao Yue couldn't believe it, her eyes flashing with joy and relief.

"Yes, we succeeded." Yunxuan's lips curled up slightly, and the tension in his heart also eased. At this moment, they realized that the power of unity is incomparable.

"But we can't stop." Yao Yue regained her composure and looked back at the star map. "We must continue searching for the next secret of the ultimate taste."

"Yes, our journey continues." Yunxuan nodded, his eyes as firm as before.