Stunning the Crowd, Spatial Passage!

Only after entering the Starry-Sky Fortress did Lin Yuan finally see just how enormous it was.

It was even more impressive than it had appeared from outside. Every kind of facility and intimidating weapon was present; it truly was a war fortress built for war.

"Tap—"

Lin Yuan jumped down from the aircraft and looked around.

The docking platform was incredibly vast, large enough to accommodate hundreds or even thousands of people. It was a standard circular shape, its surface made of dull alloy that emitted a faint gleam, possessing a distinctive industrial, mechanical beauty.

Streams of light periodically descended from the sky, and one formidable Starry-Sky Warrior after another stepped out.

Most of them traveled in groups of three to five. Some carried swords or sabers, while others bore spears or axes on their backs. Fully armed, they unconsciously exuded traces of murderous aura whenever their gazes swept across the area.

Clearly, they were battle-hardened veterans, nothing like ordinary newcomers.

"Looks like Minor Astral Realm No. 216 is pretty popular too. It's drawn a huge number of Starry-Sky Warriors here to explore..."

Lin Yuan fell into thought.

At that moment, he followed the women of the Goddess Luo Squad toward the registration area to register their information.

Along the way, they attracted countless gazes.

Even the seasoned Starry-Sky Warrior squads that Lin Yuan found rather intimidating unconsciously stopped when they saw their group, a trace of... reverence appearing in their eyes?

"It's the Goddess Luo Squad!"

"Why are they here in Minor Astral Realm No. 216 too?"

"Maybe they're bringing newcomers. There are a few unfamiliar faces in their team..."

"So they're the Goddess Luo Squad? Just like the rumors say, every one of them is beautiful as a flower, with graceful figures..."

"If I could join the Goddess Luo Squad, I'd be willing even if I got to hold women on both sides..."

"Damn, you want to have your cake and eat it too?"

In corners where they could not be heard, warrior squads secretly watched the flock of beauties, heat rising in their eyes.

Some even entertained delusional thoughts, only to be mocked and exposed, triggering a burst of laughter.

"Stop dreaming. The Goddess Luo Squad only accepts female warriors. There's no way they'd have a man..."

That person seriously explained this to several newcomers while sneaking a glance at the Goddess Luo Squad registering nearby.

Yet he inadvertently caught sight of a figure standing tall and straight as a pine. His eyes instantly widened, and his words caught in his throat.

"Am... am I seeing things?"

He vigorously rubbed his eyes and forced them open for another look.

"Did the Goddess Luo Squad... just add a man?"

At those words, everyone was shocked.

Countless gazes turned in unison, staring fixedly at that single patch of green amid a garden of flowers. He was simply too conspicuous.

This was outrageous!

The Goddess Luo Squad, worshipped as goddesses by countless Starry-Sky Warriors, had actually let a man into their ranks?

At that moment, who knew how many innocent hearts shattered to pieces, feeling as though their goddesses had been tainted...

"Could it be that the Goddess Luo Squad changed its rules?"

"Did they finally realize there was too much yin energy in the team and not enough masculine energy to balance it out? So they've started recruiting male warriors?"

"Then I want to join too!"

At that moment, countless hearts stirred restlessly, eager to give it a try.

But then someone noticed something.

"Heh, before you go, I suggest you take a good look. Do any of you have his looks? Are you worthy?"

Why wasn't he worthy?

Someone refused to accept that and prepared to compare himself to that man.

Not far away, after the Goddess Luo Squad finished registering, Captain Gu led everyone away from the docking platform.

Lin Yuan casually turned around, revealing his face.

"..."

In an instant, everyone on the docking platform fell silent.

Especially the few who had confidently wanted to compete with him—they were immediately struck dumb, their expressions strange.

I think I know why he was able to join the Goddess Luo Squad...

With that face, he was no less beautiful than the women—perhaps even more so?

Placed within the Goddess Luo Squad, he did not look out of place in the slightest. He blended in perfectly.

How could someone be this good-looking?

And still be a man?

"I suddenly want to join even more..."

Amid the silence, someone spoke faintly, making the people around him gasp and unconsciously move a few steps away...

"Hehe, Little Brother Lin Yuan's looks really appeal to both men and women..."

Within the Goddess Luo Squad, the tall, busty mature beauty covered her mouth and smiled. Her peach-blossom eyes sparkled with teasing amusement.

The others laughed as well.

Lin Yuan, however, felt helpless.

He knew that appearing publicly with the Goddess Luo Squad would inevitably draw enormous attention. After all, beautiful women had always been an unfailing topic among men.

But he had never expected his damned looks to cause trouble again. He had assumed many people would be displeased, yet now hardly anyone found it strange. Instead, some had actually taken an interest in him...

Tsk, terrifying.

Sometimes, being too charming was not a good thing either.

"Hmph, men are disgusting. Lin Yuan is still better..."

Gu Yiyi puffed out her cheeks.

She was unhappy.

So many people were coveting Lin Yuan's beauty, and there were even men among them?

It felt like she had far too many rivals...

"Uh, actually, I'm a man too."

Lin Yuan had no choice but to remind her, unsure whether to laugh or cry.

"Giggle..."

That little interruption made the women of the Goddess Luo Squad laugh so hard that they swayed like flowers in the wind.

After the joking ended, everyone arrived at a massive plaza in the very center of the Starry-Sky Fortress.

"This..."

It was Lin Yuan's first time seeing the spatial passage connecting Azure Star and the Minor Astral Realm, and he was once again shaken.

Above the plaza stood a black rift that stretched from heaven to earth. Dense currents of blue starforce swirled around it like a tornado, while it also resembled a giant mouth devouring and exhaling the energy of heaven and earth, stirring up endless tides of starforce.

It was a magnificent sight.

"This spatial passage is the largest one, and also relatively the most stable."

Captain Gu introduced it at the right moment.

"After years of development and maintenance by the Human Federation, Starry-Sky Warriors below the Fourth Realm can safely pass through without getting lost."

Lin Yuan nodded.

Spatial rifts were no joke.

They involved the power of space. Even the slightest fluctuation could send someone off course by an unknown distance.

Once lost, death was practically certain.

Who knew which remote corner of the universe one might be thrown into...

So stability and safety were the most important things.

"Let's go."

After their identities were verified, the Goddess Luo Squad smoothly entered the plaza and prepared for teleportation.

"This is Lin Yuan's first time experiencing spatial teleportation, so he may feel a little uncomfortable."

"Yiyi, take him with you."

Captain Gu suddenly said.

"Ah?... Oh, okay."

Gu Yiyi tilted her head blankly, then abruptly reacted. Her face immediately blossomed with joy as she skipped over to Lin Yuan and grabbed his hand.

"Um, Lin Yuan, you might feel a little uncomfortable later, so make sure to hold my hand tightly..."

The girl fidgeted, her face slightly red.

Lin Yuan lowered his head and glanced at their joined right hands, then simply nodded.

"Okay."

Mm, her hand was soft and warm, like white jade rendered from mutton fat. It felt quite nice...