Arc 4Crystal Core Resonance

A Mu and the Youth Guardian Camp restored regions across the continent by purifying their crystal cores and repairing disrupted ecological systems. Their work revealed a network of resonance among the cores, and they began maintaining the Mother Crystal Core’s seal before learning that the Western Territory Sand Sea needed adjustment next.

  • A Mu and the Youth Guardian Camp purified the Morning Light Grassland, Sunset Bay, and Mist Swamp, restoring their ecosystems and following each crystal’s signal to the next patrol site.
  • The group restored the Fallen Star Woodland and Aurora Icefield, then cleansed the Mist Archipelago and Sunset Volcano as their guardian bookshelf grew.
  • A Mu and his companions revived Moonlight Wetland and Starfall Canyon, then purified the Mist-Hidden Forest and followed its crystal’s signal to the Dawn Grassland.
  • A Mu discovered that crystal-core fluctuations had disrupted the Dawn Grassland’s symbiosis, and he joined the Morning Shepherds and A Ya to use the Morning Bell and symbiosis ropes to restore it.
  • A Yin and the Echo Tribe worked with A Mu and the group to repair Resonance Valley’s blocked energy nodes, and the Main Echo Stone revealed a map to the Mother Crystal Core.
  • At the Permafrost Icefield, A Shuang and the Ice Spirit Clan elder explained that the Backlash Layer was absorbing Child Crystal Core energy and freezing the seal.
  • A Mu placed fragments of the Star Core, Forestheart Crystal, and Molten Fire Crystal on an ice pillar to calm the dome, and the elder explained that the subsidiary cores needed regular adjustment.
  • The dome identified the Western Territory Sand Sea as the next adjustment point, and A Mu added the updated maintenance manual to the guardianship bookshelf.
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Ch. 76Windwhisper's renewal

A Mu and the youngsters restored Morning Light Grassland by redirecting evil energy into a purification belt and activating its Morning Light Crystal Cluster. The cluster then pointed toward Sunset Bay, giving them a destination for their next patrol.

  • A Mu used ice power to block evil energy drifting toward the herders’ settlement, then channeled ice and fire power through the Windwhisper Stone to pull it back into the purification belt.
  • A Ya spotted the Morning Light Crystal Cluster, and Loran explained that activating it could cleanse the grassland and nourish its plants.
  • A Mu channeled three-colored light from the New Sprout Sword into the crystal cluster, purifying it and spreading golden light across Morning Light Grassland.
  • The herders celebrated the restored pasture as A Ya sketched the scene and A Shi recorded the recovery data.
  • At sunset, the crystal cluster sent a ray of light toward Sunset Bay, and Loran suggested the youngsters visit it on their next patrol.
  • A Mu added the Grassland Protection Log to the Protection Bookshelf.

Ch. 77Patrol of Sunset Bay

A Mu and the Youth Guardian Camp investigated disrupted tides and corrupted shellfish at Fishermen’s Village and learned that evil energy had contaminated the bay’s tidal stone. They began stabilizing Tide-Watching Reef with ice-fire power and purifying plants, leaving the cleansing effort underway.

  • Uncle Zhou told Loran that the tides had become irregular and pearl clams had developed black spots.
  • A Mu identified evil energy in the seawater, and the Snow Spirit Qilin explained that it had wrapped around the bay’s tidal stone.
  • Uncle Zhou pointed out Tide-Watching Reef, and the group traveled there by boat.
  • A Mu channeled the New Sprout Sword’s ice-fire power into the tidal stone, drawing out and dispersing the evil energy.
  • A Ya and Xiao Yu planted Tide-Growing Grass and Morning Dew Flower seeds around the rocks and watered them with Soul-Purifying Water, forming a green purification net.

Ch. 78The Tide Renewed

A Mu and the others purified Sunset Bay’s Evil Energy and awakened the Sunset Crystal Core, restoring the bay’s tides and shellfish. As they recorded their work, the core pointed toward the Mist Swamp, setting up their next patrol.

  • A Mu used ice power and Tide-Watching Reef’s main groove to draw gray mist away from Fishermen’s Village and into the purification belt.
  • Xiao Yu spotted the Sunset Crystal Core beneath the reef, and A Mu activated it by resonating the Water Vein Adaptation Rune with its golden light.
  • The normal golden tide returned, and the pearl oysters and other shellfish recovered as fishermen from Fishermen’s Village brought fresh catches to the group.
  • A Ya recorded the restored bay, while A Mu and A Shi compiled the patrol records and recovery data.
  • The Sunset Crystal Core sent a beam toward the Mist Swamp, and Loran proposed investigating it on their next patrol.
  • A Mu added the bay log to the protection bookshelf, which now held six volumes.

Ch. 79Patrolling the Mist Swamp

Loran and the Youth Guardian Camp investigated the Heart-Rot Moss choking the swamp dwellers’ water channel and found that lingering evil energy was driving its growth. They slowed the moss with A Mu’s ice-and-fire technique and planted Swamp-Clearing Ferns and Mistlight Grass, while A Shi recorded the recovery and marked where more ferns were needed.

  • Loran led the Youth Guardian Camp through the Mist Swamp, where they saw withered Mistlight Grass and fewer Water-Purifying Frogs than expected.
  • An elderly swamp woman showed A Mu the channel blocked by Heart-Rot Moss, and he traced its rapid growth to lingering evil energy.
  • Loran directed A Mu to warm the channel’s surface with flame power and hold in moisture with icy mist, stopping the moss from spreading.
  • A Ya and A He planted Swamp-Clearing Fern seeds with shredded Mistlight Grass, and the fern sap withered the moss as Water-Purifying Frogs returned.
  • A Shi recorded the channel’s progress, measured peat moisture, and marked the downstream area as needing more Swamp-Clearing Ferns.

Ch. 80The roots of the Swamp-Clearing Fern

A Mu and the others restored the Mist Swamp by clearing the Heart-Rot Moss and activating the Marshheart Crystal. As they recorded their work, the crystal pointed toward the Fallen Star Woodland, giving them a destination for their next patrol.

  • A Mu used his ice and fire powers to clear the spring’s channels while A Ya guided Swamp-Clearing Fern roots into the spring stone’s water-vein pores.
  • A He and the others found the Marshheart Crystal beneath the spring stone, and A Mu activated it to purify the water veins and destroy the Heart-Rot Moss.
  • The swamp’s channels flowed clear again, Water-Purifying Frogs returned, and the swamp dwellers thanked the youngsters with spring soup.
  • A Ya sketched the restored swamp, while A Mu and A Shi recorded the Marshheart Crystal and the swamp’s ecological recovery.
  • The Marshheart Crystal sent a beam toward the Fallen Star Woodland, and Loran suggested visiting it on their next patrol.
  • A Mu added the swamp journal to the protection bookshelf, bringing its collection to seven journals.

Ch. 81Patrol of the Fallen Star Woodland

A Mu and the Youth Guardian Camp entered the Fallen Star Woodland to investigate the Starleaf Trees’ decline and discovered that evil energy from fallen-star fragments was spreading through them. A Mu began using the Elemental Resonance Technique to protect a tree and draw the evil energy from its leaves.

  • Loran led the Youth Guardian Camp through the Fallen Star Woodland, where the Starleaf Trees’ silver light faded and some leaves showed gray spots.
  • A forest dweller told Loran that the trees near the fallen-star crater had grown listless and their sap had turned astringent.
  • A Mu found residual fallen-star evil energy spreading through a Starleaf Tree’s leaves and explained that the energy needed to be drawn out through resonance.
  • The forest dweller identified the largest fallen-star fragment at the crater as the source of the evil energy.
  • Loran guided A Mu to establish resonance with a Starleaf Tree and channel ice and fire along its leaf veins.
  • A Mu gently peeled the evil energy from the tree’s gray-spotted leaves, releasing it as wisps of white smoke.

Ch. 82Star trees renewed

A Mu and the Forest Dwellers restored the Fallen Star Woodland by purifying the meteorite fragment and activating the Fallen Star Crystal. As the group prepared to leave, the crystal pointed toward the Aurora Icefield, setting the destination for their next patrol.

  • A Ya and A Shu planted Star Dew Grass with Starleaf Tree shavings, while A Shi recorded the trees’ recovery and mapped the strongest Evil Energy.
  • When the largest meteorite fragment released a surge of Evil Energy, A Mu used Tree Speech to form a Tree Power Barrier and protect the woodland.
  • The Forest Dwellers’ old chief showed A Mu how to match his ice and fire powers to the fragment’s purple-blue light, drawing out Evil Energy for the Star Dew Grass to absorb.
  • A Mu channeled the trees’ power into the Fallen Star Crystal, clearing the black threads and restoring the Starleaf Trees’ silver glow across the woodland.
  • A Mu recorded the woodland’s recovery, and the Fallen Star Crystal sent a beam toward the Aurora Icefield as the group departed.
  • A Mu added the woodland journal to the Guardianship Bookshelf, bringing the collection to eight journals.

Ch. 83Aurora Ice Patrol

Loran and the Youth Guardian Camp investigated evil energy contaminating the Ice Dwellers’ ice springs and learned it had frozen deep in the fissures. At the Aurora Ice Cavern, A Mu began combining low-temperature energy control with Ice Speech to reach the source.

  • Loran led A Mu, A Ya, A Shi, and the Icefield Wolf across the icefield toward the Ice Dwellers’ ice houses.
  • An Ice Dweller reported that western ice springs had turned bitterly cold, the Icefield Beasts avoided them, and stored ice had turned gray.
  • A Mu identified evil energy frozen inside the ice fissures and said they needed Ice Speech to draw it out.
  • The Ice Dweller explained that the contamination began at the largest ice spring beneath the Aurora Ice Cavern, beyond the reach of their own Ice Speech.
  • Loran instructed A Mu to combine flame power and ice mist power, and A Mu began resonating gently with the ice through Ice Speech.

Ch. 84New life on the icefield

A Mu and the others purified the Aurora Icefield by combining aurora energy, Aurora Crystal Fragments, and Ice Dew Grass to cleanse the cracks and awaken the Icefield Crystal. The spring and icefield recovered, and the Icefield Crystal pointed the group toward the Mist Archipelago as their next patrol destination.

  • A Ya and A Xue planted Ice Dew Grass in Ice Condensation Moss while A Shi recorded the declining Evil Energy and mapped the icefield's cracks.
  • When Evil Energy surged from the western main crack, A Mu used Aurora Power Borrowing to block its backflow, then fused Aurora Crystal Fragments with his ice and fire power to cleanse and repair the crack.
  • A Xue spotted the Icefield Crystal in the Aurora Ice Cavern, and A Mu resonated with the aurora and ice to cleanse its black threads and restore the icefield's luminous springs.
  • The Ice Dwellers celebrated as the Icefield Beasts returned, and A Ya, A Mu, and A Shi recorded the recovery and its monitoring needs.
  • The Icefield Crystal sent auroral light toward the Mist Archipelago, and Loran suggested the group visit it on their next patrol.
  • A Mu added the icefield log to the guardian bookshelf, bringing its collection to nine logs.

Ch. 85Patrolling the Mist Islands

Loran and the Youth Guardian Camp investigated Evil Energy contaminating the Mist Archipelago’s coral reefs and pearl oysters. A Mu began using ice, fire, and tidal resonance to remove the evil mist, while A Shi collected a sample of the trapped Evil Energy.

  • Loran led the Youth Guardian Camp by tidal boat toward the islanders’ coral homes, where the reefs had turned pale and pearl oysters were producing gray pearls.
  • An island girl told Loran that the coral, pearls, and Tidal Trees had been losing their vitality for half a month.
  • A Mu identified the contamination as Evil Energy dissolved in seawater and said Tidal Language could filter it from the reefs.
  • Loran instructed A Mu to gently heat the water, trap the rising evil mist in ice crystals, and guide the purified currents toward the coral.
  • A Mu formed fire above the water and wrapped ice crystals around the gray vapor, while A Shi collected the crystals as a sample.

Ch. 86Coral reborn

A Mu and the islanders used Tidal Coral Grass, the old Tidal Tree, and the Tidal Crystal to purge the evil mist and restore the Mist Archipelago’s reefs and pearl oysters. As the youngsters recorded their work and departed, the Tidal Crystal pointed them toward Sunset Volcano as the next place to protect.

  • A Mu and A Ya planted Tidal Coral Grass with pearl powder and diluted Soul-Purifying Water while A Shi recorded the purification’s early effects.
  • When evil mist surged from the deep, A Mu tuned the Tidal Talisman to the old Tidal Tree, which formed a Tidal Barrier across the sea.
  • The island chief gave A Mu the old Tidal Tree’s Pearl Root, and A Mu combined its power with his ice-fire energy to purify the deeper water.
  • A Mu resonated with the Tidal Crystal, clearing the black threads and restoring the coral’s colors and the pearl oysters’ white pearls throughout the Mist Archipelago.
  • A Mu and A Shi compiled protection records as the islanders celebrated, and Loran said the Tidal Crystal had sensed vitality fluctuations at Sunset Volcano.
  • A Mu added the archipelago log to the protection bookshelf, bringing its collection to ten, while the Tidal Crystal’s signal set up the youngsters’ next patrol.

Ch. 87Sunset Fire Patrol

Youth Guardian Camp reached the Fire Dwellers’ volcano, where evil energy had contaminated the magma and damaged crops and heat-resistant plants. A Mu began using ice and fire powers with the Fire Speech Technique to resonate with the magma and guide the evil energy out.

  • Loran led the Youth Guardian Camp toward the Fire Dwellers’ rock houses while the group prepared protective gear and Molten Flame Grass seeds for the volcanic heat.
  • Fire Dwellers told Loran that geothermal springs had grown hotter over two weeks and that evil energy was draining vitality from the volcano.
  • A Mu examined a geothermal spring and identified Magma Evil Marks spreading through the magma.
  • A Fire Dweller explained that the contamination began at the largest magma pool and that their Fire Speech Technique could not purify the springs.
  • Loran instructed A Mu to combine ice and fire powers with the Fire Speech Technique, and A Mu formed a cooling layer before sending strands of flame power underground.
  • A Mu sensed the magma responding to his fire speech and expressing agitation at the evil energy.

Ch. 88Rebirth in molten fire

A Mu and the Fire Dwellers purified Sunset Volcano’s magma with ice-fire power, Molten Flame Grass, and the flameheart stone, then awakened the Molten Fire Crystal and restored the volcanic ecosystem. The crystal later signaled toward Moonlight Wetland, setting the group’s sights on their next inspection.

  • A Ya planted Molten Flame Grass in volcanic ash while A Shi recorded improvements in the geothermal springs and magma.
  • When Evil Energy surged from the magma pool, A Mu used the New Sprout Sword’s pattern to raise a rock shield barrier around the purification pit.
  • The Fire Dwellers’ chief gave A Mu a flameheart stone, and A Mu combined its power with his ice-fire energy to draw Evil Energy to the surface.
  • A Mu channeled his power into the Molten Fire Crystal, clearing its black threads and restoring the springs, plants, and magma rice.
  • The Fire Dwellers celebrated the recovery as A Ya sketched the volcano and A Mu compiled a Volcano Guardian Log.
  • The Molten Fire Crystal sent a beam toward Moonlight Wetland, and Loran suggested visiting it on their next inspection.

Ch. 89Patrolling the Moonlit Marsh

Loran and the Youth Guardian Camp investigated the Moon Dwellers’ polluted wetland and found Evil Energy spreading through the moon springs. A Mu began combining ice-fire harmonization with the Moon-Speech Technique to purify the Full Moon Spring.

  • Loran led the Youth Guardian Camp into the Moonlight Wetland by floating reed boat and observed dim Nightglow Algae and unbloomed Moon-Sleep Flowers.
  • A Moon Dweller girl told Loran that Evil Energy had clouded the central moon spring and driven the Moon-Sleep Frogs into hiding.
  • A Mu identified the pollution as a Moon-Turbidity Evil Trace spreading through the tributaries and said the Moon-Speech Technique could filter it from the water.
  • Loran instructed A Mu to combine gentle flame, ice mist, and the Moon-Speech Technique at the Full Moon Spring.
  • A Mu warmed the spring’s surface, scattered moonlit ice particles into the water, and began sensing the spring’s weariness through the Moon-Speech incantation.

Ch. 90Renewal with the Moon Spring

A Mu and the others purified the Moon Spring and awakened the Moonlight Wetland’s moonheart crystal, restoring the wetland’s vitality. The crystal then pointed them toward Starfall Canyon, which they planned to visit on a future patrol.

  • A Ya planted Moon Dew Grass with Water Silk Moss, while A Shi recorded the Moon Spring’s recovery and identified the north side as the strongest source of Evil Energy.
  • When Evil Energy surged from the spring vent, A Mu used moonlight rings and the moonheart stone to draw the mist to the surface and purify it.
  • A Mu resonated with the moonheart crystal, clearing its evil marks and restoring the Moonlight Wetland’s springs, flowers, algae, and frogs.
  • The Moon Dwellers celebrated the wetland’s recovery, while A Ya sketched the scene and A Mu and A Shi compiled protection records.
  • The moonheart crystal sent a ray toward Starfall Canyon, and Loran suggested visiting it on their next patrol.
  • A Mu added the wetland log to the Protection Bookshelf, bringing its collection to twelve records.

Ch. 91Patrol of Starfall Canyon

A Mu and Loran led the Youth Guardian Camp into Starfall Canyon to investigate evil energy weakening the Stardwellers’ starstones and plants. A Mu began purifying the central meteor starstone with Ice-Fire Harmonization and the Star Speech Art.

  • Loran led the group along the starstone path, where they found dimming Stardust Grass and Starstamen Flowers marked by evil energy.
  • A Stardweller boy told Loran that the central meteor starstone had weakened over the past half month and that the Stardwellers could not purify it.
  • A Mu touched a corrupted starstone and identified evil energy spreading through the starstones toward the canyon’s center.
  • Loran instructed A Mu to combine gentle ice and fire powers with the Star Speech Art to purify the meteor starstone without disturbing the star insects.
  • A Mu used warmth, ice mist, stellar particles, and the Star Speech Art on the starstone and sensed its weariness from the evil energy.

Ch. 92The star stone's renewal

A Mu and the youths purified Starfall Canyon’s star stone, removed the corruption from its Star Core, and restored the canyon’s vitality. As they recorded their work, the Star Core pointed toward the Mist-Hidden Forest, setting up their next patrol.

  • A Mu and A Ya planted Stardust Grass with star-rock powder and Star Soul Liquid while A Shi recorded the star stone’s recovery.
  • When Evil Energy surged inside the meteorite, A Mu used star rings to contain it until the old chief gave him the star core stone to guide the purification.
  • A Mu combined ice-fire power, star particles, and the star core stone’s energy to draw the gray mist from the star stone, reviving the Stardust Grass and blooming the Starstamen Flowers.
  • A Mu placed the New Sprout Sword beside the Star Core and resonated with it, clearing its corruption and spreading renewed starlight throughout Starfall Canyon.
  • The star dwellers celebrated the restored canyon as A Ya sketched it and A Mu and A Shi compiled records for future monitoring.
  • On the return journey, the Star Core sent a beam toward the Mist-Hidden Forest, and Loran suggested the youths visit it on their next patrol.

Ch. 93Patrol of the Mist-Hidden Forest

Loran and the Youth Guardian Camp investigated evil energy poisoning the Mist-Hidden Forest’s Spirit Mist Spring. A Mu began purifying the spring while A Ya planted Mist-Cleansing Grass, and the chapter left the cleansing effort underway.

  • Loran led the Youth Guardian Camp along the spirit mist trails, where they found dimming Mist-Dwelling Flowers and no Mistwhisper Birds.
  • A Forest Dweller girl told Loran that evil mist had been draining the forest’s life and clouding the Spirit Mist Spring.
  • A Mu identified evil energy mingled with the spirit mist and proposed filtering it with the Forest Speech Technique.
  • Loran directed A Mu to combine Ice-Fire Harmonization with the Forest Speech Technique, and A Mu trapped the evil mist in cocoons that A Shi’s Mist-Cleansing Grass mat absorbed.
  • A Ya planted Mist-Cleansing Grass seeds beside the Spirit Mist Spring, where the shoots emerged and drew black threads from the mist toward their leaves.

Ch. 94Spirit mist reborn

A Mu and the youths used the Forestheart Stone to purify the Spirit Mist Spring and awaken the Forestheart Crystal, restoring the Mist-Hidden Forest. As they departed, the crystal pointed toward the Dawn Grassland, setting up their next patrol.

  • A Mu used the Forestheart Stone with his ice and fire powers to purify the Evil Energy beneath the Ancient Spirit Tree and reveal the Forestheart Crystal.
  • A Mu resonated with the forest and activated the Forestheart Crystal, clearing the mist and restoring the Mist-Dwelling Flowers and Mistwhisper Birds.
  • The Forest Dwellers celebrated the forest's recovery while A Ya sketched the scene and A Mu and A Shi recorded their guardianship observations.
  • The Forestheart Crystal sent a ray toward the Dawn Grassland, and Loran suggested the youths visit it on their next patrol.
  • A Mu added the forest journal to the guardianship bookshelf, bringing its collection to fourteen volumes.

Ch. 95Patrol of the Dawn Grassland

Loran and the Youth Guardian Camp investigated the weakening Dew Spirits and withering Morning Radiance Grass on the Dawn Grassland. They discovered that crystal-core resonance from A Mu’s scabbard had disrupted the spring’s energy, and A Ya’s Symbiotic Fiber partially restored the broken connection; A Mu proposed using the Morning Bell to spread that energy across the grassland.

  • The Morning Shepherds told Loran that the Dew Spirits had weakened and the Morning Radiance Grass had withered as silver light disturbed the meadow.
  • A Mu discovered that the Dew Spirits feared the residual Star Core and Forestheart Crystal fluctuations on his scabbard, not Purification Power.
  • Loran found that the crystal-core fluctuations had accumulated in the Morning Dew Spring and broken the symbiosis between the Dew Spirits and the grass.
  • A Ya used Liya’s Symbiotic Fiber to reconnect a Dew Spirit and a Morning Radiance Grass stem, briefly restoring their energy.
  • A Mu suggested guiding the residual fluctuations into the Morning Bell so its sound could reconnect the Dew Spirits and grass across the meadow.

Ch. 96Renewal through symbiosis

A Mu and the others restored the Dawn Grassland by linking the Morning Bell, Dew Spirits, and Morning Radiance Grass in a symbiotic network. The new Symbiosis Core then resonated with previously activated crystal cores, hinting at further effects as the youths continued their journey.

  • A Mu used the Morning Bell and symbiosis ropes to spread energy from the Morning Dew Spring, reviving some Morning Radiance Grass and increasing Dew Spirit activity.
  • A Lu supplied Dew Crystal fragments that strengthened the bell’s resonance across the grassland.
  • A Mu, A Ya, the Morning Shepherds, and the Icefield Wolf channeled their energy through the ropes, completing the Symbiosis Core and restoring the grassland.
  • The Symbiosis Core formed clusters of light matching the Star Core, Forestheart Crystal, and Molten Fire Crystal, which Loran recognized as resonance between the crystal cores.
  • A Mu placed the grassland journal on the guardian bookshelf, adding its record of the restored symbiotic system to the collection.

Ch. 97Patrolling Resonance Valley

The Youth Guardian Camp entered Resonance Valley to investigate its chaotic energy and learned that the Main Echo Stone had become clogged by outside crystal core resonance. A Mu and his companions began planning to locate the blocked energy nodes, but the valley’s other Echo Stones had gone dark.

  • Loran sensed that Resonance Valley’s energy was overcrowded as the group encountered overgrown Lightleaf Trees, shrill Singing Insects, and unstable energy patterns.
  • A Yin emerged from behind the Echo Stones and told A Mu and his companions that the valley’s energy had grown chaotic and the Echo Ritual had stopped working.
  • The Echo Tribe elder explained that the Main Echo Stone regulated energy across the continent but had been clogged by resonance from crystal cores outside the valley.
  • A Mu touched the Main Echo Stone and realized that blocked energy was flowing chaotically, so he proposed using crystal core fragments to guide it back along its patterns.
  • A Shi asked A Yin for a map of the valley’s energy patterns, and A Yin returned with a scroll showing that only the Main Echo Stone still glowed red while all the others were dark.

Ch. 98Energy Reborn

A Mu, A Ya, A Yin, A Shi, and the tribespeople restored Resonance Valley’s energy hub by soothing its turbulent energy and clearing three blocked nodes. The main Echo Stone revealed the Mother Crystal Core’s location in the far-northern Permafrost Icefield, setting the group’s next destination.

  • A Yin proposed using crystal core fragments and symbiotic fibers to restore the dark Echo Stones, and the elder explained that the Echo Ritual was needed to soothe the turbulent energy first.
  • A Yin and the tribespeople performed the Echo Ritual while A Shi marked the blocked nodes, A Ya connected the stones with Resonance Bands, and A Mu regulated the energy.
  • A Mu and A Ya helped clear the first node, and the Icefield Wolf exposed the hidden energy lines at the second node so A Yin could restore it.
  • A Mu combined ice and fire powers to stabilize the third node, allowing A Ya to place a Molten Fire Crystal fragment and restore the final connection.
  • The main Echo Stone returned to normal, the valley’s energy lines and wildlife recovered, and A Shi gave the elder a diagram of the nodes.
  • The main Echo Stone displayed a map to the Mother Crystal Core in the Permafrost Icefield, and A Mu said the group would go there next.

Ch. 99Permafrost Icefield

A Mu and the Youth Guardian Camp reached the Mother Crystal Core beneath the crystal dome, where A Shuang and the Ice Spirit Clan revealed that the Child Crystal Cores maintained its seal through balanced energy. As the Backlash Layer awakened, an elder showed A Mu the ancestors’ memories, leaving the group with a way to understand the imbalance but no solution yet.

  • Loran noticed the icefield’s unnatural quiet as the group followed pale blue patterns toward the crystal dome.
  • A Shuang stopped A Mu’s group and explained that the Ice Spirit Clan had used balanced Child Crystal Core energy to anchor the Mother Crystal Core.
  • The crystal dome shuddered, and the Backlash Layer began absorbing Child Crystal Core energy and freezing the seal.
  • A Mu tried to suppress the Star Core’s energy, but the red light intensified, so the Ice Spirit Clan elder told him to guide the energy instead.
  • The elder gave A Mu an Ice Memory Crystal, and he saw that the ancestors had maintained a cycle between the Mother Crystal Core and the Backlash Layer by balancing the Child Crystal Cores.

Ch. 100The Question of the Seal

A Mu and A Shuang restored balance to the Permafrost Icefield seal by placing the subsidiary crystal core fragments at its adjustment point. The dome revealed that the next adjustment was in the Western Territory Sand Sea, and the youths prepared to continue their mission.

  • A Mu volunteered to find the seal’s adjustment point, and he and A Shuang carried the crystal core fragments toward the dome.
  • The backlash layer trapped A Mu and drained the Star Core fragment, but the Icefield Wolf shielded him with its golden glow.
  • A Mu placed the Star Core, Forestheart Crystal, and Molten Fire Crystal fragments on the ice pillar, weakening the backlash layer and calming the dome.
  • The elder explained that the subsidiary crystal cores needed regular adjustment, while A Ya and A Shi recorded the maintenance requirements.
  • The dome named the Western Territory Sand Sea as the next adjustment point, and A Mu later placed the updated adjustment manual on the guardianship bookshelf.
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