When Li Feng opened his eyes, he was no longer on the mountain.
He stood in the middle of an endless starry expanse, the cosmos stretching infinitely around him.
Before him floated a spectral figure—a being of light, shaped like a warrior in celestial armor.
A deep voice echoed through the void.
"You who seek the power of the Eternal Star… are you prepared to bear its burden?"
Li Feng clenched his fists. "I will do whatever it takes."
The figure studied him for a long moment. Then, it raised its hand.
A surge of energy flooded into Li Feng, and his body burned.
Knowledge. Power. A new technique.
Visions flashed in his mind—a technique of pure celestial energy, a martial art designed to shatter the heavens.
Starforged Body—First Stage Unlocked.
The moment the words formed in his mind, the vision shattered, and Li Feng was back on the mountain.
The Starbeast stood before him, its gaze no longer hostile. Instead, it bowed its head slightly—acknowledging him.
He had passed the test.
Li Feng exhaled, his body still buzzing with power. He had claimed the first piece of his inheritance.
But this was only the beginning.
Somewhere in the world, Hunter was still out there.
And he wouldn't be the only one seeking the power of the Eternal Star.