The Genesis Star Sword began to tremble violently as the powers of seven constellations clashed fiercely with chaos energy.
"Are you ready?" Etna asked solemnly.
"Once this begins, there will be no turning back."
Lin Ye took a deep breath and reached toward the crystal orb of Chaos.
"I'm ready."
Etna watched the resolve in Lin Ye's eyes and remained silent for a long while.
"Your determination reminds me of Astra of the First-Generation Guardians."
"He, too, believed in making the impossible possible."
"In that case, I'll give you a chance to prove your beliefs."
Etna approached the console at the center of the temple, a complex device made from twelve different materials.
"But before you obtain the power of Chaos, you must truly master the primal powers of all twelve constellations."
"Only then can you retain your sense of self within chaos and avoid being consumed by darkness."
He placed both hands on the console, and ancient runes began to flicker.
"Prepare yourself for the true trials."
Etna activated the temple's core device, and twelve pillars of light erupted with dazzling radiance at once.
The entire space began to change violently, and the boundaries of reality blurred.
Lin Ye felt a powerful pulling force, and his body began to dissolve into countless motes of light.
"Lin Ye!" Seraphina cried out in alarm, but her voice was quickly drowned out by the torrent of energy.
When the light faded, Lin Ye found himself transported to an entirely new dimensional space.
There was no fixed ground or sky here; every concept had been redefined.
Twelve regions of different energies floated through the space, each existing in its purest form.
The region of red flames burned with eternal passion.
The brown earth region radiated a profound sense of security.
The silver-white wind