As Liang and Dong Rui ascended the stone platform, their surroundings dissolved into a blur, giving way to an uncanny stillness. They were transported to an ethereal realm, a boundless expanse stretching infinitely beyond their grasp. Darkness enveloped them like an oppressive cloak, but countless stars pierced through the void, their ethereal glow illuminating the emptiness.
Each star was a universe unto itself, a swirling vortex of primordial essence power. They pulsated and shimmered, casting intricate patterns upon the surrounding darkness. A relentless pull drew them towards the stars as if the primordial essence itself beckoned them closer.
Dong Rui extended her hand towards a nearby star. As her fingers grazed its surface, a surge of energy coursed through her body. It was akin to a jolt of electricity, yet infinitely more potent and exhilarating. Her power surged, her connection to the primordial essence deepening.
