Chapter 12: The Undercurrent Before Dawn

The starship sails in the endless universe, and although the mission of the dark abyss has come to an end, Lin Yi knows that the road ahead will only be more dangerous. The starry sky outside the window is still an unknown abyss, like a giant beast watching, waiting for them to step into the unfathomable future.

"We've uncovered two pieces of the Heart of the Abyss, what's next?" Su Yao stood beside Lin Yi and asked softly. There was a hint of worry and determination in her eyes, as if she was ready for the difficulties ahead.

Lin Yi didn't answer immediately, his gaze fell on the badge that flickered slightly on his chest. That mysterious badge has shown its immense power many times since it fused with him. However, Lin Yi knew in his heart that this power was not without a price, it was like a contract, tying him to the deeper unknown and danger.

"Next, there are more pieces waiting for us to find." Lin Yi finally spoke, with unshakable determination in his voice.

Su Yao nodded slightly, with a hint of tenderness and support in her eyes. She understood that Lin Yi was under far more pressure than any of them, but he never flinched. "Whatever lies ahead, I'll be there for you." She whispered, her tone filled with endless trust and dependence.

Lin Yi felt Su Yao's support, and a warm current surged through his heart. He knew that no matter how difficult the road ahead was, as long as he had her by his side, he would not feel alone.

The battleship's announcement suddenly sounded: "All members, please note that unknown energy fluctuations have been detected ahead, which may be a new unknown threat." "

Lin Yi and Su Yao glanced at each other and quickly rushed to the command cabin. There, Renault and the rest of the team were nervously preparing for the impending crisis.

"Lin Yi, look at this." Renault pointed to the radar screen on the console, which showed an area of fluctuating energy. That area seems to be unconstrained by space and time, as if ready to tear the rules of the universe apart.

"It's ... Rift in time and space? Lin Yi frowned slightly, feeling faintly uneasy in his heart.

"That's right." Renault nodded, "This may be even more dangerous than the Dark Abyss. We don't know what the crack will release. "

Alice stood aside, her purple eyes glinting with spiritual power. "I've detected powerful energy fluctuations in that rift, possibly some unknown creature or force." She frowned slightly, "We have to make a decision as soon as possible, whether to take a detour or face this threat head-on." "

Lin Yi took a deep breath, he knew that no matter which path they chose, they would have to face unknown dangers. However, at this moment, his heart is extremely determined, no matter how difficult the road ahead is, they will not back down.

"We can't take a detour." Lin Yi said firmly, "Whatever is in that rift, we must pass through it. "

Renault nodded, "I agree." We have come so far that we cannot back down at this time. "

The battleship quickly adjusted its course and flew towards the rift in space. As the distance approached, the space around the battleship began to distort, as if the entire universe was being torn apart. The crew clung to the objects next to them so as not to be thrown out.

"Hold on, we're about to enter the rift!" Renault commanded loudly, his hands racing the console.

The moment the battleship entered the crack, the surrounding space seemed to be completely torn apart, and the battleship turned upside down and swayed from side to side. The crew felt a sharp wave of vertigo, as if their bodies and consciousness were being torn apart and reassembled.

"Lin Yi, be careful!" Su Yao held Lin Yi's hand tightly, and there was a hint of nervousness and concern in her voice.

Lin Yi held her hand tightly, and felt extremely firm in his heart. No matter what happens, he will protect her and their team.

Suddenly, the battleship slammed, as if it had passed through an invisible barrier. The space around them returned to calm, but what they saw in front of them was extremely shocking.

In front of them, a completely unknown star field appeared, where the distribution of stars and planets was irregular, like a forgotten corner of the universe. What surprised them even more was that in the center of that star field, there was a huge star suspended, and its surface shimmered with mysterious light, as if calling them.

"What's that?" Renault asked in shock.

Lin Yi's gaze was firmly fixed on the huge star, and he had a faint feeling in his heart that this star might be a fragment of another piece of the heart of the abyss they were looking for.

"Let's go over and see." Lin Yi said firmly, he knew that they had no way to retreat, but to move on.

The battleship slowly flew towards the star, and as the distance approached, they could clearly see the complex and mysterious lines on the surface of the star, as if recording the mysteries of the universe.

"This star may be the third fragment we are looking for." Alice's purple eyes shone with excitement, "Its energy fluctuations are exactly the same as those of other abyssal hearts. "

Lin Yi nodded, his heart full of excitement and anticipation. They are close to their goal, but at the same time, he knows that this is not the end, but a new beginning.

The battleship stopped near the stars, and Lin Yi and Su Yao led a small team of members to the surface of the stars in a landing craft. They landed on a plain of stars, silent all around, as if the entire universe was holding its breath, waiting for them to uncover new secrets.

"Here... There doesn't seem to be much danger. Su Yao said softly, with a hint of vigilance in her eyes.

Lin Yi nodded, but he knew in his heart that the calmer the place, the deeper the danger was often hidden. He held Su Yao's hand tightly and led the team to explore forward.

Suddenly, the ground began to tremble slightly, and the space around it distorted slightly. A huge figure slowly emerged from the depths of the stars, a creature as large as a star, its eyes glittering with a mysterious light, as if watching this group of uninvited guests.

"Be careful, it's here!" Renault shouted, quickly organizing a defense.

Lin Yi immediately commanded the landing craft to retreat, but the creature was extremely fast and instantly blocked in front of them. Its body was surrounded by powerful energy fluctuations, as if capable of tearing through space.

"This time, it's probably up to us." Lin Yi's eyes were firm, and he knew that this battle could not be avoided.

Su Yao held his hand tightly, with incomparable trust and support in her eyes. They have a common heart, and without further words, they have decided to face this life-and-death test together.

The badge on Lin Yi's chest once again emitted a strong light, and he felt an incomparably powerful force injected into his body. He knew that this was his destiny and his choice. No matter how difficult the road ahead is, he will remain steadfast.

The battle began, and Lin Yi and the team fought against the giant creature. Their attacks left scars on the creatures' bodies, but the creatures also showed incredible resilience.

"It's not the way to go." "We have to find its weaknesses." "

Lin Yi's gaze froze, and he noticed that the creature's eyes were flashing with a mysterious light, which seemed to be its core. He quickly ordered the squad to focus on attacking the creature's eyes.

Under the combined attack of everyone, the creature let out a terrible roar, and finally turned into a mysterious energy and dissipated into the universe.

The battle was over, and Lin Yi and the team members were exhausted, but their hearts were filled with the joy of victory. They know that this is just one stop in a long journey, and there is still a long way to go, but they are ready.