Real Dream

At the source of the Star River, there was a rootless spring, gushing out sparkling starlight. The starlight converged, forming a Star River flowing down in the sky.

"Is this the Everlasting Star Spring?" Xing Ye stared at it for the first time, with a look of shock in his eyes. The Star River and the star beasts, they were all originated from this place?

Li Manyue was also surprised; this was her first time seeing the legendary Everlasting Star Spring. Liu Wei, on the other hand, remained relatively calm. His gaze shifted away from the Everlasting Star Spring, glancing at the two.

With their senses back, Xing Ye remained vigilant around. Since they had reached the Everlasting Star Spring, there must be hidden dangers here.

"I don’t sense any danger here so far, but there is also no sight of the polar star fruits." Li Manyue withdrew her gaze. Apart from the Star River and the Everlasting Star Spring, there was nothing else here.

"Could it be inside the Everlasting Star Spring?" Xing Ye thought of the star fruit he had encountered before, which was in a pool of water.

The location of the spring's eye was quite high, perhaps right in the center of the spring's eye.

"Beggar, what are you waiting for? Hurry up and take a look!" Liu Wei scolded, "Why don't you have any foresight?"

Xing Ye glanced at Liu Wei.

"What's wrong, can't accept it?" Liu Wei pointed his Tiger Sword at Xing Ye, "Do you believe that I can stab you to death with this Tiger Sword?"

The Tiger Sword was the name of that short sword and also Liu Wei's current biggest reliance.

"Ignore him; let's go take a look at the Everlasting Star Spring." Li Manyue felt the coldness in Xing Ye's eyes and quickly stepped forward to dissuade, "The polar star fruit has not appeared yet. There may still be unknown dangers here."

"Little Yue, don't stop him. Let this beggar come over and see how I'll kill him. If I had known it would be like this, I shouldn't have brought him here. We are enough to deal with everything!" Liu Wei pulled Xing Ye forward, and his provocations received no response. So, he also walked towards the Everlasting Star Spring. During this, he reached out and swiped across the Contract Spirit Ring on his finger, adding a jade pendant to his waist.

Xing Ye noticed Liu Wei's subtle movement.

The two arrived in front of the Everlasting Star Spring, and at this moment, Liu Wei ran up, "Stinky beggar, get out of the way!"

He pushed Xing Ye aside and stood between the two.

The three lowered their heads and looked at the Everlasting Star Spring. The spring water was transparent, just like ordinary spring water, and the envisioned scene of sparkling starlight did not appear. There was nothing inside, only their clear reflections.

"It's empty. What's going on?" Liu Wei looked at the Everlasting Star Spring, feeling regretful. "Where's the polar star fruit?"

Suddenly, several ripples appeared in the Everlasting Star Spring, as if someone had thrown a small stone into it, and the reflections of the three began to distort...

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Ripples spread, and Xing Ye's vision blurred. When his sight recovered, he found himself standing in a field of blooming flowers.

All around, myriad flowers were in full bloom, emitting a fragrant scent and competing for brilliance.

Xing Ye was slightly stunned. Where was this?

At this moment, he saw a person walking towards him from the front—a breathtakingly beautiful girl.

She was dressed in a purple-blue long skirt, and the hem trailed on the ground as she walked gracefully, like a fairy stepping out of a painting. However, her complexion showed an unhealthy paleness.

Looking at the girl, Xing Ye was stunned on the spot.

The girl also saw Xing Ye. She didn't feel surprised but smiled. In this moment, light seemed to appear before Xing Ye's eyes, and the charm of all the worldly flowers paled in comparison to her smile.

"This is the five hundred and twenty first time I've dreamed of you, Big Brother Xing Ye. I'm truly happy to see you!" The beautiful girl smiled but soon started shedding tears. Due to her sadness, the vibrant flowers around seemed to lose some vitality, and the raised petals drooped down.

"I'm sorry. I wanted to make Big Brother Xing Ye look better after receiving One thought Bringing Blossom. I'm sorry. I didn't mean to imagine you like this..." The girl's voice choked with tears.

Xing Ye lowered his head, looking at his own attire, and gave a bitter smile.

Wearing a menial patchwork uniform with dried bloodstains, he imagined that his current appearance, even without being disheveled, was not much better. It was difficult for her to recognize him.

Seeing Xing Ye's expressions and actions, the girl's face suddenly changed. She anxiously said, "Big Brother Xing Ye, don't move. I won't move either. I won't go over. I don't want to wake up from this dream so soon. Can I just say softly without moving, Big Brother Xing Ye?"

The girl looked at Xing Ye, her eyes full of pleading and panic, like a helpless little animal.

"Big Brother Xing Ye, I didn't expect that after you gave me One thought Bringing Blossom, there would be such consequences. I'm sorry. It's been four years, and I couldn't find you. I can only dream and hope that you are doing well. I didn't expect to imagine you like this tonight..."

The girl was crying so much that she couldn't speak.

Listening to this familiar voice, Xing Ye's eyes also became misty. "Ziling, don't blame yourself; this has nothing to do with you."

Suddenly, the girl raised her head, looking at Xing Ye, her beautiful eyes widened in extreme shock. "Big Brother Xing Ye, you... Spoke?"

"I'm sorry, I made you suffer. I had a little accident and almost forgot about you."

Xing Ye smiled and, as his laughter continued, his eyes became moist. He extended his arms, saying, "Long time no see."

Ziling threw herself into Xing Ye's embrace, crying uncontrollably. "Finally, I've seen Big Brother Xing Ye, finally! Even if it's in a dream, I'm sorry..." The girl's sobbing continued.

Xing Ye gently stroked the girl's soft hair. "It's been four years, and you've grown taller. We finally meet, don't apologize. Giving you 'One thought Bringing Blossom' back then was willingly done by me. I am willing to bear any consequences."

In the Star Martial Continent, there was a mysterious family with a sacred connection to spirit manipulation. They possessed the purest lineage of Spirit Conduits, and each generation's main bloodline members were Spirit Conduits.

In this vast family, there was an ordinary youth named Xing Ye. At the age of twelve, he became a Spirit Conduit, and at thirteen, he awakened 'One thought Bringing Blossom,' one of the nine ultimate star phenomena, causing a huge sensation in this mysterious family.

At fourteen, the youth voluntarily gave up the ultimate star phenomenon 'One thought Bringing Blossom,' enraging the family. Subsequently, he suffered persecution and went missing...

Xing Ye gently patted the girl's back. "One thought Bringing Blossom is an ultimate star phenomenon. Your body is still weak, indicating incomplete fusion. The longer the fusion takes, the more disadvantageous it is for you. Don't worry about me; I'm fine. Don't look for me; the pursuit I faced wasn't only because of losing One thought Bringing Blossom."

"Are you really Big Brother Xing Ye? I've dreamed of you 521 times, and this is the first time you've spoken to Ziling." The breathtaking girl, with tear streaks on her face, timidly looked at Xing Ye.

Xing Ye grabbed Ziling's shoulders with both hands. "Girl, although I don't know what's happening, I'm quite certain this is not a simple dream. Maybe the real me has entered your dream and is talking to you in it."

"Do you want to help me?" Xing Ye looked into Ziling's eyes.

The stunning girl nodded with determination. "Even if Big Brother Xing Ye wants Ziling's life, I will contribute without hesitation!"

"Contemplate the One thought Bringing Blossom well; it will be your star phenomenon from now on. I need you to become strong so you can help me. Don't blame yourself for the past; look ahead and move forward. Your fusion time is running out."

Suddenly, a hint of terror appeared in the girl's eyes. She looked behind Xing Ye and exclaimed, "Big Brother Xing Ye, be careful!"