🌟 Summary:
After the battle with the alien hunters, Luan is left with more questions than answers. His apartment is in ruins, but amidst the chaos, he uncovers something critical—a mysterious artifact that may hold the key to his sudden power surge: the Celestial Core. As Luan tries to figure out the connection between this powerful object and his transformation, he stumbles upon an encrypted message that leads him closer to uncovering his true destiny. The more Luan digs, the more danger follows. But with no other choice, he must unlock the secrets of the Celestial Core before those who seek its power find him first.
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🌌 Chapter Begins...
The apartment was in ruins. Broken furniture, shattered glass, and burned walls—the aftermath of the alien hunter attack was undeniable. Luan stood amid the wreckage, his eyes scanning the destruction, his thoughts racing.
"What just happened? Why are they after me? And… what the hell is the Celestial Core?"
His hand moved instinctively to the strange energy device he'd found earlier, the very object that had triggered his transformation. Now, it was glowing softly, pulsating with energy.
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🔹 A Hidden Message!
Luan picked up the Celestial Core carefully, his hands trembling slightly. The artifact was unlike anything he had ever seen—a mix of alien technology and ancient symbols. Its surface was smooth, with ethereal blue lights flowing through it in a seemingly endless cycle.
As his fingers brushed over the surface, the lights flared brightly for a brief moment, and then—
💠 Ding!
"Unlocking Celestial Core Interface…"
Suddenly, the blue lights flashed and an ancient, cryptic message appeared before Luan's eyes.
🔹 "Greetings, Chosen One. You have activated the Celestial Core. The path to the Truth awaits. You must seek the Fragment of Eternity, but beware—the hunters are always watching. The time of Ascension has begun."
Luan's heart skipped a beat.
"Chosen one? Ascension? What is this…? And what the hell is the Fragment of Eternity?"
But before he could digest the information, the lights faded, and the Core returned to its calm state.
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🔹 A Mysterious Visitor!
Knock! Knock!
Luan snapped out of his thoughts.
"No way, someone's here?"
The front door was still destroyed, but Luan heard the sound of footsteps approaching from the corridor.
He quickly hid the Celestial Core under a pile of debris and grabbed a piece of broken wood for defense.
The footsteps stopped right outside his door. The air grew tense.
Luan's heart raced—
Who was this? Another attacker? Or someone else?
The door creaked open, and a figure stepped in.
"I knew you were still alive."
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🔹 The Mysterious Stranger: Lei Xian!
Luan's eyes widened as he saw the figure step into the room.
It was a man, dressed in a dark cloak with a strange red sigil on his chest. His features were sharp, and his eyes were a deep shade of silver, radiating a mysterious aura.
"Who are you?" Luan asked, gripping the broken wood tightly.
The stranger smiled slightly.
"I am Lei Xian, a seeker of truth. I've been following the energy signature of the Celestial Core ever since it activated. And it seems fate has brought us together."
Luan narrowed his eyes.
"Seeker of truth? What do you want from me?"
Lei Xian stepped forward, his eyes glowing with intensity.
"I want to help you unlock the mysteries you are bound to discover, Luan Santana. You have just begun your journey, and the path ahead will be dangerous. But you are no ordinary human. You have the power of the Celestial Core."
Luan was stunned.
"How does he know my name? How does he know about the Core?"
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🔹 The Core's True Power!
Lei Xian continued, his voice low and serious.
"The Celestial Core is an artifact of unimaginable power. It has existed since the dawn of the universe, designed to choose a worthy wielder—someone who is destined to awaken the Fragment of Eternity and unlock the secrets of the cosmos."
Luan stepped back, his mind spinning.
"Wait, you're telling me I'm… chosen? For what?"
Lei Xian's gaze softened slightly.
"The universe is shifting. Forces beyond comprehension are at work, and those who seek the power of the Celestial Core will stop at nothing to claim it. You must not let them get their hands on it, Luan. If they do, the balance of the entire universe will be destroyed."
Luan clenched his fists.
"So that's why the alien hunters came. They want the Core for themselves!"
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🔹 A Dangerous Decision!
Lei Xian suddenly held up a small device, which projected a 3D hologram map. It showed several locations scattered across the globe. One of the locations was marked with a red X.
"This is where the Fragment of Eternity lies. It is hidden, but it calls to you. You must go there, Luan, and unlock its power."
Luan looked at the map, his mind racing.
"You want me to go there? Alone?"
Lei Xian nodded gravely.
"Yes. You must. The alien hunters are not the only threat you will face. There are others—cultivators, mercenaries, and even entire factions—who want the Core. You cannot trust anyone."
Luan hesitated.
"This is insane. I don't even know what's going on. But if this is the only way to survive, I have to take the risk."
"Fine," Luan said, determination rising in his chest. "I'll go. But I need to know what I'm really up against."
Lei Xian's eyes glinted.
"You will find out soon enough."
He turned to leave but paused.
"One last thing, Luan. You are not just fighting for the Core. You are fighting for your life—and the survival of this world. Choose wisely."
With that, Lei Xian disappeared into the shadows, leaving Luan alone with the Celestial Core and a path full of uncertainty ahead.
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🔹 Preparing for the Journey!
Luan exhaled slowly, his mind racing.
"I can't back down now. But I can't do this alone. I need to get stronger."
He walked over to the pile of debris and carefully pulled out the Celestial Core.
"This thing is my only chance at survival," he murmured. "I'll unlock its power, and I'll find the Fragment of Eternity. No matter what it takes."
As he placed the Core in his hand, a strange sense of clarity washed over him. The future was unclear, but one thing was certain—
Luan Santana's journey was just beginning.