Ye Lingyun ventured deep into the Starfall Ruins, his footsteps echoing over the ancient stone slabs, as though each step fell upon the dust of history. An ancient, mysterious aura permeated the air within the ruins, making his heart race despite himself.
His gaze swept across the surrounding stone walls, which were covered in strange runes. They shimmered faintly in the dim light, as though whispering ancient secrets. Ye Lingyun could sense the power contained within them. They were concentrations of star power, the crystallized wisdom of the ancient experts of the Star Great Plane.
Suddenly, a faint noise broke the silence of the ruins, like someone stepping lightly across the ground. Ye Lingyun's gaze sharpened instantly. His keen senses told him that an unknown presence was approaching. He quickly slipped behind a stone pillar, pressed himself against it, and held his breath. Before long, several figures appeared in his sight. They wore long black robes that trailed along the ground, and hideous masks concealed their faces, leaving only pairs of cold, merciless eyes exposed. These were warriors of the Shadow Race, who lived alongside darkness and shadow and excelled at assassination and ambush.
The Shadow Race warriors searched throughout the ruins, greed gleaming in their eyes, seemingly seeking some precious treasure. Ye Lingyun inwardly rejoiced that he had hidden in time and escaped their notice. He took a deep breath and told himself to stay calm. He could not carelessly reveal his whereabouts. Otherwise, not only would he fail to obtain the Star Core, but he might also be plunged into a life-or-death crisis.
Just then, however, a powerful aura suddenly erupted from the depths of the ruins. Like a volcanic eruption, fierce and scorching, it swept through the entire ruins and sent Ye Lingyun's heart racing. He could