Star Journey: Destiny Returns

The morning light penetrated the valley, casting a soft halo on the dense forest. A faint mist lingered on the mountainside, as if draped in a mysterious veil. Yunxuan and Yaoyue followed the star map to this place. The scene before them made them realize that this place indeed hid unknown secrets.

"The light of the star map is getting brighter and brighter. It seems that we are indeed close to our target." Yunxuan stared at the glowing star map in his hand, feeling an indescribable excitement and anticipation in his heart.

Yao Yue nodded slightly, her eyes scanning the surroundings with a hint of caution. "The spiritual energy here is exceptionally rich, as if the entire valley is guarding some mysterious power. The power of the star map is growing stronger and stronger. There must be extremely important clues ahead."

As they slowly made their way along the mountain path, the scenery around them seemed increasingly dreamlike. A clear stream meandered down the river, and wildflowers bloomed freely beside it, emitting a subtle fragrance. A tranquil and peaceful atmosphere enveloped the valley, as if everything was in a beautiful balance.

"The scenery here is so beautiful that it makes people feel awe." Yaoyue said softly, feeling the harmony and mystery of nature.

Yun Xuan took a deep breath and smiled. "Beauty may hide danger, but it may also give birth to miracles. Let us continue to move forward. Perhaps this is the ultimate taste we are pursuing."

Deep in the valley, an ancient stone tablet

As they advanced deeper, an ancient stone tablet gradually emerged at the end of the valley. It was engraved with runes, which emitted a faint glow, as if signaling its sacredness and majesty. In front of the tablet, a slightly sunken stone platform was engraved with an ancient mark, identical to the one marked on the star map.

Yao Yue carefully observed the runes on the stone tablet, frowning slightly. "I've seen these runes in ancient books. They seem to be writings from ancient times, symbolizing some kind of supreme power."

Yun Xuan nodded and said, "The power of the ancient times is different from the present. It is purer and has more of a breath of life. The power of Zhiwei should be a manifestation of this power."

As soon as he finished speaking, the runes on the stone tablet suddenly flickered, becoming even brighter, as if responding to Yunxuan's guess. Then, the light from the star map resonated with the runes on the stone tablet, and the surface of the stone tablet slowly cracked, revealing a secret passage leading underground.

"It seems that this is indeed the entrance to the ultimate delicacy." Yao Yue exhaled softly, with both alertness and expectation in her eyes.

"Are you ready?" Yunxuan looked at Yaoyue with a determined look in his eyes.

Yao Yue nodded gently, "Now that I'm here, I won't back down."

The two took a deep breath and simultaneously stepped into the deep secret passage. As they walked, the runes on the stone wall gradually began to light up, illuminating the narrow path. A faint spiritual energy filled the secret passage, giving people a solemn and mysterious feeling.

The test of the land of supreme taste, the awakening of power

At the end of the secret passage lay an empty underground hall, strewn with translucent spirit stones. Their light emanated a soft glow in the darkness, illuminating the entire space. In the center of the hall, an altar stood quietly, atop which hovered a strange spirit stone, emitting a faint fluorescent glow, as if some ancient and powerful power were slumbering.

"Is this the source of the ultimate power?" Yun Xuan's eyes flashed with amazement, "This spirit stone seems to carry the purest power in the world."

Yao Yue nodded slightly, her expression solemn. "We must be careful. The power within the altar seems to be awakening. It may test our faith and will."

At this moment, the spirit stone suddenly emitted a ray of light, enveloping Yunxuan and Yaoyue. The two instantly felt a tremendous pressure, as if the entire gravity of heaven and earth was concentrated on them, making even breathing difficult.

"This... this power seems to be testing our hearts." Yunxuan felt his consciousness beginning to blur, as if he was being pulled into an illusion by an invisible force.

Yaoyue was also caught in a fantasy. The scene before her gradually changed, as if she had returned to the past, seeing the regrets and hesitations she once had. A sense of unease welled up in her heart, and the fantasy before her made her fall into deep memories.

"Yaoyue, don't be fooled by the illusion. This is just part of the test!" Yunxuan's voice came, bringing Yaoyue back to consciousness.

Yaoyue took a deep breath, closed her eyes, and tried to clear her mind of distracting thoughts. Gradually, she felt a warm power flowing through her body. This power not only brought her comfort, but also made her realize her true desire.

A moment later, the two finally awoke from their illusion. The spirit stone's light still enveloped them, but now, their hearts were completely filled with unwavering faith. The spirit stone seemed to sense their resolve, its light gradually softening and slowly merging into their bodies.

A warm force surged through their limbs and bones, and Yunxuan and Yaoyue's bodies began to undergo subtle changes. Their spiritual power was significantly enhanced, and they even felt a connection with the heavens and the earth. This power not only increased their strength, but also made their consciousness clearer, as if they could perceive every tiny detail around them.

The turmoil outside the valley, the surprise attack of the Jueying League

Just as the two were immersed in the awakening of their power, the sounds of fierce fighting and explosions suddenly rang out from outside the valley. The black-robed men from the Jueying Alliance reappeared, seemingly lying in ambush outside the valley, awaiting their arrival.

"They actually chased us here." Yao Yue's expression turned cold, with a hint of anger in her eyes. "It seems that they have been secretly monitoring us and want to attack us when we let our guard down."

Yun Xuan gripped his sword tightly, a hint of coldness in his eyes, "They covet the power of Zhiwei. Now that they have it, we will not give it up easily."

The two quickly emerged from the underground secret passage and reached the open space outside the valley. Black-robed figures had already been lying in ambush all around them. The leading figure stared coldly at Yunxuan and Yaoyue, a hint of a sneer on his face. "It seems you have indeed obtained the power of the Ultimate Taste. However, this power belongs to our Jueying Alliance, so you should hand it over obediently."

Yun Xuan smiled calmly, the long sword in his hand flashing with a cold light, "Power only belongs to those who have faith and perseverance. If you want it, come and try it!"

The man in black robes said nothing more. He waved his hand to signal his men to attack together. Dozens of men in black robes rushed towards Yunxuan and Yaoyue in an instant. Sword lights crossed in the air, and the fluctuations of spiritual power surged in the valley. The air was filled with a murderous atmosphere.

Yunxuan and Yaoyue fought side by side, their figures weaving in and out of the black-robed figures. Every strike of their sword carried a fierce murderous aura, striking directly at the enemy's vital points. Their tacit understanding gradually grew, and the rhythm of their attacks became increasingly coordinated, as if they had already become one, an invincible force.

The awakening of the power of taste, a new journey

After a fierce battle, the black-robed people were gradually repelled. The leading black-robed man also realized that he could not gain the upper hand, and finally fled the valley in a panic with his remaining subordinates.

Yao Yue breathed a sigh of relief as she watched their disappearing figures, a hint of fatigue in her eyes. Yun Xuan calmly sheathed his sword and smiled faintly, saying, "It seems the power of Zhiwei should not be underestimated. This time, we were able to successfully repel the Jueying Alliance precisely because of the protection of this power."

Yaoyue nodded slightly, looking at Yunxuan softly, "The power of the Ultimate Taste allows us to no longer fear any challenge, but more importantly, this power comes from our faith. As long as we are determined, even if the future is full of obstacles, we will eventually overcome them."

The two men smiled at each other, their eyes gleaming with determination. They understood that this experience had not only strengthened them, but also hardened their hearts. The journey ahead might be even more difficult, but they were fearless, for they had already overcome the initial test.