Power advancement, interstellar fame

After successfully escaping the ruins, everyone returned to the spaceship, still immersed in the relief of surviving a disaster. Ye Qiu, however, had already turned his gaze toward the source of power obtained from the ruins. At this moment, he was standing in the spaceship's energy chamber, where the surrounding instrument lights flickered, reflecting on his determined face and highlighting the focus and ambition in his eyes.

Zi Li walked gently to Ye Qiu's side, her eyes full of concern and reliance: "Ye Qiu, although this source of power is strong, will there be any danger in the Fusion process? I am really worried about you."

Ye Qiu turned his head, looked at Zi Li tenderly, and gently held her hand: "Zi Li, I know you are worried about me. But this is the key to improving our strength; only by becoming stronger can I better protect you and everyone else. I am confident that I will succeed." Feeling the warmth of Ye Qiu's palm, the worry in Zi Li's heart eased slightly; she knew that once Ye Qiu decided on something, he would definitely give it his all.

"The energy contained in this source of power is beyond imagination; we must find a way to fully utilize it as soon as possible." Ye Qiu's voice echoed in the chamber, carrying an unquestionable majesty. He gently stroked the container holding the source of power, as if he could communicate directly with the mysterious power within through that protective layer.

Eve quickly threw herself into her work, and under her control, various precision instruments began an all-around scan and analysis of the source of power. Data jumped rapidly on the screen, and her brows furrowed and smoothed from time to time, clearly indicating that she had encountered quite a few difficulties.

Ye Qiu watched Eve's busy figure, but secretly pondered how to better integrate this power with his own Star Power. He opened the show-off system, attempting to find inspiration from the System's vast knowledge reserve. "System, analyze the possibility and best plan for the Fusion of the source of power and Star Power."

"Analyzing... The energy nature of the source of power has a certain complementarity with Star Power, but the Fusion process carries a high risk and requires cautious operation. It is recommended that the host first improve their own control over Star Power to better guide the Fusion." The System responded.

The corners of Ye Qiu's mouth lifted slightly, revealing a confident smile: "Improve control? That won't stump me." He decided to start Cultivating immediately to further tap into the potential of Star Power.

In the spaceship's Cultivation room, Ye Qiu sat cross-legged on the floor, and the surrounding Star Power swirled around him like nimble elves. He closed his eyes, immersing himself wholeheartedly in the realization of Star Power. He recalled every moment of using Star Power in the past, from the initial unfamiliarity to the current proficiency, with every Breakthrough accompanied by countless sweat and challenges. And during these difficult moments, Zi Li's encouragement and companionship were always his driving force.

"I cannot be satisfied with the status quo; I want to let Star Power exert more powerful force in my hands. For Zi Li, for our future, I must become stronger." Ye Qiu set a goal for himself in his heart. He continuously guided the Star Power to circulate through his Meridians, feeling the flow and changes of the power. Each cycle made his control over Star Power more delicate, and the operation of the power became increasingly smooth.

After several days of closed-door Cultivation, Ye Qiu finally walked out of the Cultivation room. A more powerful aura radiated from his body, and Star Power flickered around him, as if forming a layer of brilliant armor.

"It seems the Cultivation has been effective." Ye Qiu muttered to himself with satisfaction. He came to the spaceship's command room, and the moment everyone saw him, they all felt the brand-new, powerful aura on him.

"Ye Qiu, you seem to have become stronger." Zi Li said with pleasant surprise, walking quickly to Ye Qiu's side, her eyes full of admiration for him. She gently pulled Ye Qiu's arm, feeling the powerful energy radiating from him, feeling both proud and at ease in her heart.

Ye Qiu smiled slightly and gently touched Zi Li's head: "That's right, now it's time to try the Fusion of the source of power. With you by my side, I feel full of strength." His eyes were full of love for Zi Li, and Zi Li's companionship made his steps forward even firmer.

With Eve's assistance, Ye Qiu began the attempt at power Fusion. He cautiously introduced a trace of energy released by the source of power into his body, making it contact with Star Power. At first, the two powers conflicted with each other, causing violent fluctuations within his body.

"Hmph, you think this little resistance can stop me?" Ye Qiu snorted coldly. He concentrated his mind, and relying on his powerful control over Star Power, he gradually guided the two powers to merge with each other. Sweat slid down his forehead, but his eyes remained unswervingly firm. Zi Li watched nervously from the side, her hands clenched unconsciously, silently praying for Ye Qiu in her heart.

"Ye Qiu, you must succeed." Zi Li said softly in her heart, her gaze never leaving Ye Qiu for a moment.

As time passed, the two powers began to slowly merge, and a more powerful force was born within Ye Qiu. "Success!" Ye Qiu shouted excitedly, and dazzling light erupted around his body, illuminating the entire command room.

"Detected that the host has successfully completed the Fusion of the source of power and Star Power, strength significantly improved, prestige value + 20000." The System's prompt sound rang out at the right time.

"Now, I'd like to see who else can stop us." Ye Qiu's voice was full of dominance. He turned to look at Zi Li, his eyes full of love and pride: "Zi Li, I did it; from now on, I can better protect you."

Tears of excitement shimmered in Zi Li's eyes, and she threw herself into Ye Qiu's arms: "I knew you could do it, Ye Qiu. I am so proud of you." The two embraced tightly; at this moment, they felt their emotions for each other deepen, as if they had merged into one.

Just at this moment, the spaceship's communicator suddenly received an emergency signal. The signal came from a distant galaxy, where the civilization was suffering from an attack by a mysterious force and was in imminent danger.

"Should we go and help?" Serena asked, a hint of hesitation revealed in her eyes.

Ye Qiu said without hesitation: "Of course we must go. We cannot sit idly by regarding such matters, and besides, this is also an opportunity to showcase our strength." He already had a plan in his heart; he wanted to take this opportunity to make a name for himself in the Universe, letting more people know of their existence and power. At the same time, he also hoped to create a safer Universe environment for Zi Li by helping other civilizations.

Zi Li looked up at Ye Qiu, her eyes full of trust: "I support you, Ye Qiu. Whatever decision you make, I will be by your side."

The spaceship quickly headed toward the galaxy that sent out the distress signal. When they arrived, the scene before them shocked everyone. A beautiful planet was being besieged by a group of strangely shaped alien warships; artillery fire flew across the planet's surface, and cities were reduced to ruins in the war.

"These guys are too cruel!" Zi Li said angrily, her eyes revealing hatred for the invaders.

Ye Qiu's eyes became cold: "Prepare for battle, let them know how formidable we are." He activated the spaceship's strongest defense mode while injecting his newly fused power into the spaceship's weapon System. He held Zi Li's hand tightly, giving her a reassuring look: "Don't be afraid, I'm here."

"Let you taste my new power!" Ye Qiu shouted loudly. He pressed the attack button, and the energy beam fired by the spaceship was thicker and more powerful than ever before. The beam shot toward the enemy warships like lightning, destroying several of them in an instant.

"This... what kind of power is this?" The alien invaders shouted in terror. They had never seen such a powerful attack; they had originally thought they could easily conquer this planet, but they hadn't expected such a powerful force to emerge halfway.

Ye Qiu controlled the spaceship, shuttling freely through the enemy formation. Each of his attacks was incredibly precise, breaking the enemy warships one by one. "You invaders, today is your doomsday!" Ye Qiu's voice was transmitted to the enemy through the spaceship's loudspeaker, full of deterrence.

"Detected that the host is continuously showing off, prestige value + 15000."

The alien invaders began to organize a counterattack, concentrating their firepower and firing toward Ye Qiu's spaceship. However, Ye Qiu was well-prepared; he activated the Star Shield, blocking all the attacks. The shield flickered with light under the impact of the energy, but it remained as solid as a rock.

"This little attack is simply an ant trying to shake a tree." Ye Qiu said disdainfully. He launched an attack again, this time unleashing his new skill after the power Fusion—Star Storm. Seeing the Star Power around the spaceship rapidly converge, it formed a huge storm vortex. The storm contained the power to destroy everything, sweeping toward the alien warships.

Under the ravages of the Star Storm, the alien warships were destroyed one after another, turning into debris in the Universe. Those warships that were lucky enough to escape were also frightened and fled in a panic.

"We won!" A chorus of cheers rang out inside the spaceship.

Ye Qiu looked at the rescued planet, a sense of accomplishment welling up in his heart. "Go and establish contact with the civilization of this planet." He said.

Soon, they established contact with the civilization on the planet. The leader of this civilization was moved to tears by the arrival and help of Ye Qiu and his companions.

"Thank you for saving our lives; you are our great heroes. From today on, your names will be passed down from generation to generation on our planet." The leader said excitedly.

Ye Qiu responded with a smile: "This is what we should do. I hope you can develop peacefully in the future." His words were full of the demeanor of a great power, showing his noble character and broad mind. Zi Li watched Ye Qiu from the side, her heart filled with deep love and endless pride; she knew well that Ye Qiu was by no means an ordinary person, as he not only possessed extraordinary strength but also harbored an incomparably kind and just heart.

During their short stay on this mysterious and beautiful planet, Ye Qiu and his companions were warmly welcomed wherever they went. The local people unsparingly showed their hospitality, treating these heroes who had traveled from afar with the most sumptuous and grand feasts. One grand celebration after another followed, with cheerful music, brilliant fireworks, and the sincere smiles on people's faces intertwining to form a happy and peaceful picture.

"Ye Qiu!" Such shouts could be heard from the crowd from time to time, filled with reverence and gratitude. Everyone wanted to express their heartfelt thanks to this brave and fearless leader from the bottom of their hearts.