Mysterious inheritance and unknown threats

After the celebration ended, Ye Qiu and his group prepared to leave the planet and continue their interstellar adventure.

However, just as the spaceship was about to take off, a mysterious old man appeared before them.

The old man wore a white robe, and his hair and beard were completely white, but his eyes were deep and bright, as if they contained endless wisdom.

"Brave adventurers, could I delay you for a moment?" The old man's voice was calm and steady, yet carried an undeniable majesty.

Ye Qiu stepped forward and asked politely, "Elder, is there something you need?"

The old man looked at Ye Qiu with a smile: "I have observed you for a long time, and I am deeply impressed by your performance in battle. I know you have been searching for powerful strength, and I have a mysterious Legacy here that might be helpful to you."

Upon hearing this, everyone became interested. Zi Li asked curiously, "What kind of Legacy?"

The old man did not answer directly but turned and walked towards an ancient building, signaling for everyone to follow.

Entering the interior of the building, it was filled with an old and mysterious atmosphere. The walls were hung with ancient scrolls depicting various strange scenes and powerful existences.

Deep inside the building, there was a huge stone gate. The old man reached out and gently stroked the stone gate, muttering something. The stone gate slowly opened, revealing a space filled with light.

"This contains the Legacy of an ancient powerhouse. This powerhouse once roamed the Universe and mastered a unique and powerful strength. However, obtaining the Legacy is not easy; it requires passing a series of tests," the old man said.

Ye Qiu said without hesitation, "We are willing to accept the tests."

The old man nodded: "First, you need to enter this space and accept the baptism of Mental Energy. Only if your Mental Energy is strong enough can you withstand the power of the Legacy."

Everyone walked into the space one by one. Once they entered, they felt a powerful Mental Energy rushing towards them, as if it wanted to devour their consciousness.

Ye Qiu circulated the Emperors Heart Sutra, forming a sturdy line of defense in his mind to resist the impact of the Mental Energy.

His eyes were firm, and he had no intention of retreating at all.

Zi Li, relying on her long time spent with Ye Qiu and her own Cultivation, also gradually adapted to this Mental Energy.

She concentrated her focus, integrating the gentle power of the Water Element into her consciousness to contend with the Mental Energy.

Alicia and the other team members also used their own methods, striving to persist through the baptism of Mental Energy.

After an arduous struggle, everyone finally succeeded in passing the first trial.

"Not bad, you have all passed the test of Mental Energy. Next is the test of physical fitness." As the old man spoke, he waved his hand, and various complex training facilities and powerful energy entities appeared in the space.

Ye Qiu rushed towards an energy entity first, engaging in a fierce battle with it. The energy entity's power was very strong, and every attack carried a huge impact, but Ye Qiu, relying on his powerful physical constitution and exquisite combat skills, gradually gained the upper hand.

Zi Li performed physical training on the side; she controlled the Water Element, allowing herself to shuttle through various complex environments, training her speed and agility.

Alicia released the Fire Element to confront the defensive mechanisms in the training facilities, constantly improving her offensive capabilities.

After hours of physical testing, although everyone was exhausted, they all successfully persevered.

"Your perseverance and strength have exceeded my expectations. Now, it is the final trial—the test of the heart." The old man's expression became serious.

Various illusions appeared in the space, these illusions were the fears and desires deep within everyone's hearts.

Ye Qiu saw a scene where he lost Zi Li and his team members, and felt a sharp pain in his heart. But he immediately sobered up, telling himself that this was just an illusion.

Zi Li saw a scene where Ye Qiu was defeated by a powerful enemy and fell into a desperate situation. Her tears burst forth, but she gritted her teeth, firmly telling herself to believe in Ye Qiu.

Alicia saw her struggle between love and friendship, and she felt a moment of confusion. But soon, she remembered the days of fighting side by side with everyone and firmed her belief.

Everyone, during the test of the heart, constantly overcame their inner weaknesses and finally succeeded in passing the test.

The old man looked at them with satisfaction: "You have successfully passed all the tests; now, you are qualified to receive this Legacy."

As he spoke, the old man took out a shining crystal ball from the depths of the space. The crystal ball contained powerful energy fluctuations, as if countless stars were twinkling within it.

"This crystal ball contains the Legacy power of the ancient powerhouse. You just need to place your hand on it and concentrate your mind to receive the Legacy," the old man said.

Ye Qiu was the first to step forward and place his hand on the crystal ball. Instantly, a powerful force surged into his body. This force resonated with the Star Power, Huan Yue Power, and the power of the Emperors Heart Sutra within him, constantly undergoing Fusion.

A bright light shone around Ye Qiu's body, and his strength was constantly improving. He felt that his control over power was becoming more handy, as if he could touch the deeper mysteries of the Universe.

Zi Li, Alicia, and the other team members also stepped forward to receive the Legacy. After receiving the Legacy, everyone's strength had significantly improved.

"Detected that the host has successfully obtained the mysterious Legacy, prestige value +50000. Simultaneously unlocked new skill 'Ancient Star Illusory Moon Art', this skill fuses the power of the ancient Legacy, Star Power, and Huan Yue Power, with unparalleled might." The System's prompt sounded in Ye Qiu's mind.

Ye Qiu couldn't wait to cast the "Ancient Star Illusory Moon Art". He saw a huge halo formed by the interweaving of Star Power and Huan Yue Power appear around his body. The halo contained endless mysteries, as if it were a small Universe. With a movement of Ye Qiu's will, a powerful beam of energy shot out from the halo, piercing directly through the top of the space and triggering a huge roar.

"This power... is too strong!" Alicia exclaimed, her eyes full of envy and excitement.

Zi Li looked at Ye Qiu, her eyes shining with love and pride: "Ye Qiu, you are becoming more and more powerful."

Just as everyone was immersed in the joy of their strength improvement, the old man's expression suddenly became grave.

"Everyone, although you have obtained powerful strength, I must tell you some bad news. In the deep, distant reaches of the Universe, an unknown threat is quietly rising. This threat is extremely powerful, and may even surpass all the enemies you are currently facing," the old man said.

Ye Qiu's eyes became cold: "Elder, can you tell us more about this threat in detail?"

The old man sighed: "I only know that this force is called the 'Dark Abyss'. They hide in the dark corners of the Universe and have been accumulating strength in secret. It is said that they possess a terrifying power capable of destroying star Systems, and they are full of aggression towards other civilizations."

"The power to destroy star Systems?" Zi Li's face turned pale, "Then what should we do?"

Ye Qiu clenched his fists: "No matter how powerful this force is, we will not retreat. We will continue to improve our strength and prepare to meet the challenge."

The old man nodded: "It is good that you have such determination. Before that, I suggest you go and find a Divine Artifact called the 'Star Guardian Shield'. This Divine Artifact possesses powerful defensive capabilities and was once the protective treasure of that ancient powerhouse. If you can find it, perhaps you will have an extra guarantee when facing the 'Dark Abyss'."

"Star Guardian Shield? Where should we go to find it?" Alicia asked.

The old man took out an ancient map: "According to my research, this Divine Artifact may be hidden in a place called the 'Misty Star Cluster'. It is full of various dangers and fog, and there are powerful Guardian Beasts guarding it. But only there will you have a chance to find the Star Guardian Shield."

Ye Qiu took the map: "Thank you for your reminder, Elder. We will set off for the Misty Star Cluster immediately."

The old man looked at them: "I wish you a safe journey. I hope you can successfully find the Divine Artifact and counter that unknown threat."

Everyone bade farewell to the old man, returned to the spaceship, and headed towards the Misty Star Cluster. On the spaceship, Ye Qiu and Zi Li sat in front of the viewing window, gazing at the vast Universe.

"Zi Li, this unknown threat is very strong, but I believe we will definitely be able to defeat it," Ye Qiu said, his eyes filled with determination.

Zi Li leaned on Ye Qiu's shoulder: "I believe in you, Ye Qiu. No matter what difficulties we encounter, we will face them together."

The two embraced tightly, their hearts filled with anticipation and determination for the future.

During the voyage, the spaceship encountered a rare cosmic storm. The storm was mixed with various powerful energy fluctuations, constantly impacting the spaceship's shields.

"Everyone hold on tight, this storm is a bit tricky!" Ye Qiu shouted while controlling the spaceship.

Zi Li and Alicia quickly went to the control console to assist Ye Qiu. Zi Li used the power of the Water Element to stabilize the spaceship's energy System. Alicia released the Fire Element to resist the cold energy in the storm.

With everyone's joint efforts, the spaceship moved forward with difficulty through the storm. Suddenly, a huge beam of energy shot towards the spaceship. Ye Qiu reacted quickly, controlling the spaceship to dodge, but the beam still grazed the spaceship's wing.

The spaceship emitted a series of alarm sounds, and some Systems malfunctioned.

"Ye Qiu, the spaceship is damaged!" Zi Li said anxiously.

Ye Qiu said calmly: "Don't panic, I'll fix it." He used his newly acquired power to quickly repair the spaceship. Through his efforts, the spaceship's Systems gradually returned to normal.

After hours of arduous sailing, they finally successfully passed through the cosmic storm.

"Phew, it's finally over." Alicia breathed a sigh of relief.

"Next, we must be even more careful. There are definitely more dangers waiting for us in the Misty Star Cluster," Ye Qiu said.

The spaceship continued to advance towards the Misty Star Cluster. Not long after, the spaceship's scanner showed a group of unidentified flying objects approaching. Ye Qiu became vigilant and ordered everyone to enter combat readiness.

When those objects approached, they realized it was a group of space pirate ships. The pirates sent a signal, demanding that Ye Qiu and his group hand over all valuable items on the spaceship. Ye Qiu sneered and responded: "Then let's see if you have the ability to take them."

The battle was on the verge of breaking out; Ye Qiu rushed out first, unleashing the "Ancient Star Illusory Moon Art", and a powerful wave of energy swept towards the pirate ships. Zi Li and Alicia were not to be outdone, coordinating with Ye Qiu to attack together. The pirates did not expect them to be so formidable, but they still put up a desperate resistance.

However, Ye Qiu and his group's strength was far above that of the pirates; after a few rounds, the pirate ships were hit one after another and lost their combat capability. After dealing with the pirates, Ye Qiu and his group continued on their way.

Finally, the spaceship arrived at the edge of the Misty Star Cluster. Before them was a misty scene, with faint, powerful energy fluctuations emanating from it. Ye Qiu took a deep breath and said: "Prepare to enter; we must obtain the Star Guardian Shield." Subsequently, the spaceship slowly sailed into the Misty Star Cluster.