Slender willows sway in the breeze

Chapter 293 Finale
They manipulated the eroded black light to attack the sword array, attempting to seize the fragments of the spacetime nexus.

Gu Yichen shouted, "Activate the Zhou Tian Xing Dou!"

Three hundred and sixty Taixu Spiritual Vein Swords lit up simultaneously, intertwining in the void to form a huge star vortex.

"In my name, seal!" Gu Yichen plunged the Mo Lin Sword into the center of the vortex.

The remnants of the Starfall Clan let out a shrill scream as they were completely swallowed up by the star vortex.

Ji He gazed into the distance, nodding with satisfaction.

Although they are young, they have received systematic training and have already mastered these skills.

Galaxy Academy welcomed its first batch of graduating disciples. Palace Master Ji He handed the Taixu Spirit Vein Sword to Gu Yichen: "This sword has been with me for over three hundred years, and now it belongs to you!"

Gu Yichen took the sword and discovered that runes he had never seen before appeared on its surface.

Palace Master Jihe explained, "These are memories left in the sword by the Creator God. Only those who truly comprehend the laws of time and space can see them."

At that moment, Gu Yichen's eyes shone.

"Rest assured, Grandmaster, we will definitely carry on your aspirations and protect this continent."

Liu Sijun stood aside, watching the bright light shining in her son's eyes, her heart filled with emotion.

She knew that the seeds sown by the Star Core Academy would eventually bloom into the most brilliant light in the depths of the universe.

The first batch of students from Xinghe Academy successfully graduated. Before the joy of this victory had completely dissipated, Liu Sijun and others vaguely sensed that a new crisis was brewing beneath the calm surface.

Gu Yichen would set aside time every day to practice the Taixu Spirit Vein Sword, pondering the runes on the sword, trying to explore the deeper layers of spacetime laws hidden within.

Meanwhile, although the remnants of the Starfall Clan have been eliminated, the universe is vast and boundless, and no one knows whether there are other forces coveting the fragments of the spacetime nexus.

One day, Liu Sijun went into seclusion in the Star Pavilion to cultivate, attempting to further enhance his control over the power of space and time.

Suddenly, her Eye of the Void began to tremble violently and uncontrollably, and a powerful and evil aura, like a black undercurrent, quietly spread from some corner of the universe.

She suddenly opened her eyes, a look of seriousness flashing across them.

"Cheung Chau, something's not right."

Liu Sijun quickly found Gu Changzhou and told him about her discovery.

Gu Changzhou gripped the Molin Sword tightly, his eyes resolute: "No matter who comes, we will not back down."

The two quickly gathered elite disciples from Star River Academy, including Gu Yichen, Ji Wuyou, and experts from other sects.

After discussion, it was decided that a reconnaissance team would be sent to the direction from which the evil aura was coming to investigate the specific situation.

Gu Yichen volunteered to lead Ji Wuyou and several other disciples on this dangerous reconnaissance mission.

They traversed between spacetime rifts, the surrounding spacetime constantly distorting and shifting, as if it could swallow them up at any moment.

After a difficult journey, they finally arrived at an unfamiliar star system.

The space here was filled with a layer of black mist, within which eerie lights flickered from time to time.

"Be careful, these guys are not to be underestimated!"

Gu Yichen loudly reminded his companions, while wielding the Taixu Spirit Vein Sword and unleashing the "Star River Shattering Shadow" technique. The blade erupted with dazzling light, and the sword energy shot towards the creatures like a meteor.

Ji Wuyou reacted quickly as well. He shook the Taixu Purifying Soul Bell, and the sound of the bell turned into golden ripples that spread towards those creatures.

However, these creatures seemed to have anticipated their attack, skillfully dodging it while simultaneously launching a counterattack.

One of the creatures opened its massive mouth and spewed out a black beam of energy that shot toward Gu Yichen at incredible speed.

Gu Yichen dodged to the side, and the energy beam grazed past his clothes, leaving a deep mark in the void behind him.

Gu Yichen: "These creatures' attacks are highly corrosive, everyone be careful!"

The team worked closely together, constantly adjusting their tactics.

Gu Yichen used the power of the Taixu Spirit Vein Sword to open a passage in the void, guiding his companions to avoid attacks.

Ji Wuyou then seized the opportunity to use the Dark Thunder Soul-Guiding Technique. Dark clouds filled the sky, and streaks of black lightning ripped through the heavens, striking the creatures.

Under the combined attack of the group, the creatures gradually showed signs of fatigue. However, at that moment, a low laugh suddenly came from within the mist: "You little guys think you can stop us?"

With laughter, a figure slowly emerged from the mist.

He wore a long black robe, and his face was veiled in black, revealing only a pair of cold eyes. In his hand he held a black scepter, the top of which was inlaid with a black crystal, radiating a chilling aura.

"who are you?"

Gu Yichen asked warily.

The man in black robes sneered, "Who I am is unimportant. What matters is that I am determined to obtain the fragments of the Spacetime Nexus in your hands. Do you think you can rest easy after defeating the Starfall Clan? How naive!"

It turns out that this man in black robes is a representative of a mysterious force from the dark universe. They have been secretly observing the movements of various universes, searching for fragments of the spacetime nexus, and attempting to use its power to rule the entire universe.

Gu Yichen gripped his sword tightly, his eyes resolute: "We will not let your scheme succeed!"

Having said that, he launched the first attack, unleashing the "Zhou Tian Xing Dou" technique. The Tai Xu Ling Mai Sword shone brightly, and countless star-shaped sword energies shot out from the sword, heading towards the man in black robes.

The man in black robes snorted coldly and waved the scepter in his hand. A black barrier instantly rose up, blocking the attack of the Star Sword Qi.

"A mere trick!" the man in black robes said, waving his scepter. Black mist quickly condensed into a giant black hand, reaching out to grab Gu Yichen.

Gu Yichen quickly activated "Heavenly Guardian Star Protection," and a starlight screen rose up, blocking the attack of the black palm.

The two sides engaged in a fierce battle, and the surrounding space was distorted beyond recognition by powerful energy fluctuations.

Although Gu Yichen and the others were quite strong, the black-robed man's strength far exceeded their expectations.

During the battle, they gradually found themselves in a difficult situation.

Just then, Liu Sijun and Gu Changzhou sensed the danger to Gu Yichen and the others and rushed to their aid.

Liu Sijun brandished the Time-Space Scepter, unleashing "Time Reversal" in an attempt to change the course of the battle.

Gu Changzhou brandished the Molin Sword, unleashing sharp sword energy as he engaged in close combat with the man in black robes.

With Liu Sijun and Gu Changzhou joining the fray, the tide of battle gradually turned in their favor. Seeing the situation was turning against them, the man in black robes suddenly transformed into a streak of black light and vanished into the mist.

"Want to run? It's not that easy!"

Liu Sijun activated his Eye of the Void, locked onto the black-robed man's escape route, and led the group in pursuit.

They traversed through countless rifts in space and time, finally finding the man in black robes on a mysterious planet.

The planet's surface is covered with black rocks, and a suffocating atmosphere permeates the air.

The man in black robes stood before a massive black altar, a maniacal smile on his face: "The real show is yet to come."

As he spoke, he inserted the scepter in his hand into the altar, and the black crystal on the altar suddenly burst out with dazzling light, causing the entire planet to tremble violently.

The man in black robes laughed maniacally: "This planet is the grave I prepared for you. Let it perish along with you!"

Liu Sijun and the others sensed the impending explosion of the planet. She quickly waved the Space-Time Scepter, attempting to open a space-time tunnel to lead everyone away from here.

However, the planet's energy fluctuations were too strong, and the spacetime portal could not be opened for a long time.

Looking at his mother's anxious expression, Gu Yichen felt a surge of firm belief in his heart.

He raised the Taixu Spirit Vein Sword, the runes on its blade shining brightly. He poured all his spiritual power into the sword and shouted, "I won't let anything happen to anyone!"

With his shout, the Taixu Spirit Vein Sword erupted with a powerful force, counteracting the energy fluctuations of the planet.

Thanks to Gu Yichen's efforts, a crack finally opened in the space-time tunnel.

Liu Sijun and the others quickly passed through the space-time tunnel. Just as they left, the planet exploded, and a huge energy shockwave swept across the entire star field.

Upon returning to the mainland, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

Liu Sijun looked at Gu Yichen with pride in her eyes: "Yichen, you've grown up."

Gu Yichen smiled and said, "Mother, this is all thanks to everyone. We will definitely continue to work hard to protect this continent and prevent any evil forces from succeeding."

Ji Wuyou also said, "Yes, we will protect it together."

Liu Sijun looked at these young people, exchanged a glance with Gu Changzhou, and smiled with satisfaction.