Weeks passed after King Astrion's retreat. Wuji Star began its slow recovery, but the shadow of his dark promises lingered. Noah, Charlotte, and the Star Guardians knew the victory was temporary. Astrion would return, stronger, more dangerous, with vengeance in his heart.
In the meantime, Noah and Charlotte took this fragile peace as an opportunity to prepare. They knew the strength of the First Flame could not stand alone. They needed allies—forces from beyond Wuji Star, and even from Earth.
Noah sent a message to Grandpa Li Xuan and his Earth allies, detailing Astrion's resurgence and the looming threat of the Forbidden Knowledge. At the same time, Charlotte began reaching out to the neighboring realms of Wuji Star, calling on their shared history and mutual ties to rally aid.
The response was overwhelming.