Deep within the Starfall Ruins lay a vast, mysterious underground space. Here, the Star Core's power pulsed like a beating heart, sending out alluring rhythms. Its presence had drawn many powerful fighters, including Jin Yang, Ye Ying, and Xuan Feng. Greed glittered in their eyes, as though the Star Core were already tucked into their pockets.
Ye Lingyun slowly entered the space shrouded in Star Power. His steps were unhurried, his white robes brighter than snow, as though he were one with these ancient ruins. His gaze was as still as water, like the surface of a frozen lake whose depths could not be fathomed. His Nine-Tailed Heavenly Fox Origin Spirit swayed gently behind him, its nine tails like nine streaks of ice crystal, radiating a cold glow.
Jin Yang's gaze lingered on Ye Lingyun for a moment, and his brows furrowed slightly. He clearly remembered this youth, the Ye Lingyun who had risen to fame in a single battle during the Internal Academy Selection Tournament. A flicker of wariness crossed Jin Yang's eyes. He knew full well that this seemingly unremarkable youth possessed strength that could not be underestimated.
Ye Lingyun seemed unaware of Jin Yang's scrutiny and continued forward, his footsteps so light they were almost soundless. Beneath the starlight, his figure looked especially ethereal, as though he did not belong to this world. Behind him, the Nine-Tailed Heavenly Fox Origin Spirit swayed gently, its nine tails like nine streaks of ice crystal, radiating a cold glow. That light illuminated the surrounding darkness and Ye Lingyun's resolute face.
As Ye Lingyun approached, the Star Core's pulses grew stronger, as though responding to his arrival. His gaze became more focused as he stared at the brilliantly shining Star Core ahead, and an inexplicable impulse surged within him. He knew