Chapter 63

Her skin was as white and smooth as milk, and beneath her long eyelashes were blue eyes with a hint of pink. Her clear and bright eyes looked very innocent and lovely, but now they looked somewhat painful.

Are you alright?

Bai Jun hurriedly apologized and bent down to extend his hand to her.

"No, not at all. It was my carelessness. I'm fine now, thank you."

The girl quickly accepted his apology and casually extended her hand to him.

It's so hot...

The first thought that came to Bai Jun's mind after he held her soft little hand.

Moreover, Bai Jun clearly noticed that there seemed to be several thin, emerald-green lines on both sides of the girl's fair cheeks, like cracks on porcelain, which looked shocking. However, after Bai Jun helped her up, the emerald-green cracks on her cheeks disappeared without a trace in an instant, as if what he had just seen was just an illusion.

"Sorry, I didn't notice the corner. You don't need to worry about it, I can fix it myself."

The girl stood up again, gracefully straightened her skirt, gave Bai Jun a gentle smile, and then bent down to pick up the documents scattered on the ground.

Seeing this, Bai Jun lowered his head apologetically, feeling utterly ashamed. It was all his fault for being absent-minded while walking; otherwise, he would have noticed the person coming around the corner under normal circumstances.

"Leave these to me, otherwise my conscience won't allow it."

Bai Jun bent down and picked up the documents on the floor for her. He was much faster than the girl, and he finished picking up all the documents in just a few seconds.

"Eh? Thank you... even though I was also in the wrong first."

The girl showed a slightly shy expression, but when she noticed Arlan behind Bai Jun, she subconsciously covered her lips with her hand and immediately put on a surprised face.

"Section Chief Arlan! Hello, I didn't expect to see you here!"

"Ah, hello..."

Arlan looked puzzled, but still nodded to her in greeting.

... He didn't seem to recognize this girl at all. Could she be a new clerk who recently joined the staff?

The girl seemed to read Arlan's mind. Before he could ask, she took a business card from the pocket above his uniform and handed it to Bai Jun: "This is my business card. I'm Samuel, in charge of the Supply Zone. You can call me Samuel. I just arrived at the space station last month. May I ask how you should address me, senior?"

The girl, who had recently arrived at the space station, naturally mistook Bai Jun, who was standing next to Arlan, for a senior who had been working on the space station for several years.

"I'm not a member of the space station, just a guest. Ms. Samuel, you've misunderstood."

"Eh? Sorry, I mistook you for someone else again..."

The girl's fair cheeks quickly flushed crimson, and she covered her chest with her hands, lowering her head shyly.

Seemingly influenced by her pure and lovely appearance, Bai Jun's mood improved considerably, and he felt as comfortable as if he had drunk some red tea.

"Please continue with your business, I... I have other matters to attend to, so I'll be leaving now..."

The girl glanced at the time on her wrist, clutched the documents tightly, and hurriedly prepared to leave.

"By the way, please wait a moment!"

Bai Jun and Arlan nodded and brushed past her, but after only a few steps, Bai Jun suddenly remembered something, turned around, and smiled at the puzzled girl, saying:

"It's a bit unfair that only the lady introduces herself. Ms. Samuel, please just call me Bai Jun. Although I'll be leaving the space station soon, I'm still very happy to have met you during this short journey."

"I'm also very happy to meet you, Mr. Bai Jun!"

The girl's eyes widened slightly, then a smile appeared on her lips.

She stood there thoughtfully for a while before her smile gradually faded.

"Silver hair, blue eyes, the aura of flames... Bai Jun, are you the variable Elio spoke of?"

Watching Bai Jun's departing figure, Liu Liuying murmured to herself as she bent down to pick up the medical examination report she had just stolen from Bai Jun's arms.

When her gaze swept over the last line of the medical report, her somewhat serious expression instantly melted away, replaced by a cute and innocent look.

"Huh?"

Chapter 88 The Sun's Unique "Arrogance"

The Supply Zone's Railway Platform was as deserted as ever, with only a few staff members standing by the orbit, either checking the normal operation of nearby facilities or recording the number of starships entering and leaving the Railway Platform.

Occasionally, a few spaceships would approach and dock, taking a brief rest before continuing their journey from there back into the embrace of space.

Under Arlan's leadership, a small starship was quickly obtained from the staff in charge of the platform.

Before letting Bai Jun board, Arlan went into the starship's cockpit first. After bustling around for some unknown reason, he slowly stepped down from the starship and handed Bai Jun a card with the administrator's information engraved on it.

"That's good. I've already preset the corresponding trajectory for this starship. Bai Jun, you just need to sit on it. If you need anything during the journey, just use this management ID card. The trip will take about two system hours, and I'll take you to the cafeteria for lunch after you get back."

Thank you, Arlan.

"No need to be so polite. The journey is long, and although I know you're very strong, Bai Jun, we're still in space, so please be extra careful. If any unexpected situations arise, be sure to use the starship's emergency communication system immediately."

Arlan wiped the sweat from his forehead with the back of his hand and responded to Bai Jun's gratitude with a cheerful smile.

"... Okay." No need for excessive thanks between men. Bai Jun smiled and bumped fists with Arlan, silently remembering the sentiment, before stepping into the starship.

Departing from the space station, aboard a starship with a pre-programmed trajectory, we head towards the nearest star.

Leaving the shelter of the space station, gazing at the boundless starry sky for too long inevitably brings a sense of weariness, making one wonder: how long will this bleak darkness last?

Bai Jun gazed at the unchanging starry sky outside the window, recalling the Aeon he had seen in the Simulated Universe.

He was not a man of great ambition, nor did he have any desire to pursue power. When he followed Huai Yan and Flamecourt Lord to learn swordsmanship and forging skills, it was simply to gain the ability to defend himself.

For him, the pursuit of a stable life is the true meaning of life, and strength is merely a means to achieve this goal. Therefore, after he had learned enough, he voluntarily gave up further study in forging and swordsmanship, because learning these things was really tiring, and no matter how much he studied, the possibility of improvement was very weak and slim.

Because of this, he was often beaten by Old Master Huai Yan and nagged by Flamecourt Lord. Even his senior brothers and sisters may have repeatedly advised him to continue studying, but Bai Jun refused them all.

Later, because of the necessity of learning, he made a promise with Old Master Huai Yan: if he could defeat his senior brothers and sisters in swordsmanship and forging, they would no longer force him to learn.

The outcome of this matter is quite obvious: the senior brothers and sisters, who were also members of the Flame Wheel Eight Leaves, were defeated by Bai Jun. The story even went so far as to be modified and spawned various inexplicable versions, such as "The Knight Errant" and "The Temple of the Mountain God in the Snowstorm."

As his strength increased, Bai Jun could easily discern the strength and approximate range of his opponents' power. His judgment had also improved considerably. His strength was more than enough to deal with adversaries like Yan Qing, but he struggled against enemies at the level of Emanator...

In the past, he could have fooled himself with the excuse of not getting involved in the struggle, but what happened today completely changed his thinking and brought back his long-lost sense of crisis.

Staring intently at the "Favor of the Sun" status bar, Bai Jun sighed. The specific method of using this ability remained a mystery. Although he guessed that it might be related to the real Sun, it was still just his guess.

In other words, we must be prepared for this guess to fail...

A dim yet dazzling light flashed in those azure pupils, and then he silently clenched his fist.

Regardless of the circumstances, in order for tomorrow to arrive as promised, in order to prevent any of his beloved ones from dying, and in order to no longer lament his powerlessness... he had to obtain the power to fight against the Aeon, no matter the cost.

Just as he was feeling uneasy about the future, the "Favor of the Sun" ability in the status bar suddenly lit up. Even though it was just a faint light, it made Bai Jun immediately raise his head.

A ray of clear, bright light shone through the starship's window, showering him with intense heat.

After circling around Azure Planet and traveling a long distance, Bai Jun finally saw the Sun, not the artificial sunlight inside the Xianzhou Ship, but the real Sun.

This is an asteroid located on the outer reaches of the Earth, where one can observe a star.

The view of the Sun from the planet is absolutely stunning. If one were to visit instead of being there in person, Bai Jun would surely marvel at the deep red Sun that shines like an eternally burning flame.

"I really miss those days..."

Staring blankly at the massive, deep red giant sphere that even with his strength, he couldn't fully comprehend, Bai Jun couldn't help but murmur to himself.

How long has it been since he last saw the real Sun?

If you think about it carefully, the three years in Luofu, plus the five years Zhuming lived there and the one year Yaoqing spent there, have been a full nine years since I last saw the real Sun. Now that I see that intense light again, I feel a completely different kind of emotion than before.

The area ahead is not within the starship's planned route; if we want to get any closer, we must leave the starship.

Bai Jun put on a space capsule that allowed him to move freely in a vacuum, used the management ID card Arlan gave him to open the starship's hatch, and jumped onto a nearby asteroid.

Witnessing the Sun's majesty firsthand, the "Favor of the Sun" ability in the status bar shone even brighter. At the same time, an unknown power surged within his body, erupting like a volcano, causing his muscles and bones to crack and pop...

This time, Bai Jun no longer deliberately restrained the power within him as before. Instead, he clenched his fists tightly and let the power surging from his body erupt unrestrained.

At the same time, the Flint Emperor deep within his soul seemed to have also sensed Bai Jun's actions. Instantly, the originally listless deep crimson flames surged violently, as if they had erupted into chaos. The color gradually changed from a simple deep crimson to reveal a mottled energy of various colors, flowing slowly like a five-colored river, extremely dazzling.

Multicolored, mottled energy swirled deep within Bai Jun's soul. Occasionally, a Sun would leap up, transforming into pure, surging energy that flowed into Bai Jun's body, continuously strengthening his physique.

"Incredible..."

The previous gentleness was gone from his deep voice; it was now a deep, magnetic voice that made him sound like a different person. But what was even more obvious was the change in his body.

His muscles expanded and grew rapidly, and his bones grew at a visible speed. His height, which was only 184 cm, quickly rose to more than two meters. His well-fitting clothes were torn apart, revealing his robust, powerful, and exceptionally sacred body.

His cornflower-blue eyes were tinged with a pale gold, and his originally slender and tall figure now looked incredibly imposing. His flawless body was the embodiment of ultimate power.

It truly lives up to the name "Sun." This level of power far surpasses its previous state, reaching the level of Emanator. Moreover, it seems to be far more than that. The power within its body continues to increase with the Sun's rays, like a dried-up sponge greedily absorbing the Sun's energy.

"That attitude was unpleasant; how arrogant!"

Recalling Nanook from that time, what lingered in Bai Jun's heart was no longer fear and apprehension, but rather an arrogant and angry condescending attitude. If given the chance to face Nanook again, he would not hesitate to wield the blade of rebellion against God.

Click--

The space capsule that had been supporting his free movement in the vacuum shattered as if it could no longer withstand his power, completely exposing his body to the space environment. Even so, his body, standing proudly in the vacuum, did not feel any discomfort. He only found it troublesome that he could no longer speak.

Seemingly to vent his dissatisfaction, Bai Jun casually raised his left hand, and then, as if endless heat was gathering, it finally formed a ball of light the size of a soccer ball at his fingertips.

Despite greatly limiting the power's intensity, the surrounding environment instantly became incredibly hot, with the surrounding rocks and soil melting.

Then, he casually and calmly pushed his hand toward a desolate planet nearby.

With just this one action, the planet was instantly Destruction by a third due to the power of the heat burst from the light sphere, and endless light and heat enveloped everything.

After doing all this, he calmly turned around and walked towards the starship, without any smugness or satisfaction, displaying a domineering indifference as if he had just accidentally kicked away a pebble on the roadside.

A morning on the space station is short.

Before long, it was lunchtime for the staff. They strolled slowly toward the canteen in twos and threes, but Arlan went against the flow of people, wearing only a coat, and came alone to the empty Railway Platform. He sat on a bench and quietly waited for someone to return.

"It should be almost time, I wonder why Bai Jun asked me to bring a coat."

As Arlan looked at the system on his watch, he muttered to himself. Suddenly, the Railway Platform caught his attention. Soon, the starship carrying Bai Jun returned to the space station on time, following the pre-set system.

"You're back... Hey? What happened to you?"

As the hatch opened, the sight that greeted Arlan made him blink in surprise.

"Xi, this is a bit inconvenient to explain."

At this moment, Bai Jun reverted to his original form. Somewhat awkwardly covering his bare upper body, he cautiously peeked out and looked around to make sure no one was nearby before getting off the starship.

As soon as he landed, he quickly grabbed the loose coat draped over Arlan's arm, put it on as if it were a precious treasure, and finally breathed a sigh of relief.

"Well, anyway, I'm glad you're okay. How are you feeling? Are you feeling better?"

Arlan suppressed the urge to ask a question and looked at Bai Jun with concern. In fact, when she asked the question, Arlan already had the answer in her heart, because compared to the deep anxiety she felt in the morning, Bai Jun now seemed to have returned to his previous rational and gentle temperament.

"Yes, I feel much better. Thank you for your concern."

"That's good. Come on, I'll take you to try the potato cream soup in the mess hall. It's a specialty of the space station, and it's delicious."

Seeing a gentle smile appear on Bai Jun's delicate face, Arlan was completely relieved. After saying those words, she turned around and led Bai Jun to the cafeteria.

The staff members from all over the galaxy have different dietary preferences, so in order to meet their needs as much as possible, the catering department tries to create a variety of dietary combinations that suit different groups of people.

The space station's dining hall is generally divided into two floors, with different food windows for different preferences. Those who like meat can go to the meat window, those who like desserts can go to the dessert window, and there are vegetarian options, which I won't go into detail about.

Long queues formed in front of all the windows. Arlan led Bai Jun through a passageway to an empty window.

The meal service window here is specifically for space station management personnel. Asta, Arlan, and other department heads can come here to get their meals at any time, and no one complains about it.

The reason is simple: the workload of section chiefs is simply too heavy and complicated. Otherwise, how could you not see any section chiefs during the lunch rush?

"That's all for now. Sorry, Bai Jun, I need to take Miss Asta's lunch first, otherwise she might be too busy to eat. You can find a place to eat first, and I'll come find you later."

After giving a brief explanation, Arlan left the cafeteria with a lunchbox.

Bai Jun carried his lunch to a slightly secluded corner and sat down. While eating, he recalled his experience using the Favor of the Sun. After a brief period of adaptation in space, he summarized several characteristics:

First, "The Favor of the Sun" will greatly enhance his strength in a short period of time, instantly raising him to the level of Emanator. Moreover, he hasn't figured out the upper limit yet. His power at full strength is estimated to be among the top Emanator. Of course, this is just an estimate.

Secondly, when he activates "The Favor of the Sun," his personality will undergo a drastic change; simply put, he will become extremely arrogant, which is not a good thing, and he needs to find a way to avoid it.

Finally, and most importantly, the "Favor of the Sun" can be activated not only when basking in the Sun, but also by accumulating energy through daily Sun, just like a Sun cell, and then unleashing the energy within the body at specific times to enter the corresponding state.

So it seems he should take advantage of any opportunity to get some Sun during this time.

However, as he pondered this, a long-standing question began to linger in Bai Jun's mind—why did the Flint Emperor within his soul change with the activation of "The Favor of the Sun"? Was there some connection between the two?