Chapter 21: Mysterious Symbols

Kyle, Alicia, and the mysterious person were on high alert in the ruin hall. The illusory figures of the ancient guardians around them gradually solidified. The atmosphere in the hall was oppressive. The glowing crystals on the walls, which had been flickering before, now dimmed, as if they were afraid of the upcoming battle. The air was filled with the smell of dust, and every breath carried a sense of dryness and tension. The ancient guardians exuded a cold aura, and the weapons in their hands glinted with a cold light. In the dim light, they were like demons from the abyss, slowly approaching the three of them. Kyle tightly held the weapon condensed with the stardust power. His heart was pounding, and sweat rolled down his forehead, but his eyes were unwavering as he stared straight at these unknown enemies.

Alicia stood beside Kyle, holding her energy gun steadily with both hands. Her eyes scanned the surroundings vigilantly, not missing any possible angle of attack. Her breathing was steady and deep. Although she was also nervous, her years of experience as an interstellar guardian allowed her to calm down quickly in the face of danger. The mysterious person stood behind them, his figure hidden in the shadows. Only his deep - set eyes glowed in the dark, as if seeing through everything.

The leading guardian let out a low growl. The sound echoed in the empty hall, making their eardrums ache. It raised the long spear in its hand, and the tip of the spear sliced through the air, making a sharp whistling sound as it charged towards Kyle. Kyle quickly sidestepped to dodge. The long spear grazed the corner of his clothes, creating a strong gust of wind. The surrounding air seemed to be stirred by this force, forming small whirlpools. He took the opportunity to wave the weapon in his hand, and a slash of light formed by the stardust power shot towards the guardian. The light hit the guardian, but it was like a stone sinking into the sea, only making its figure pause slightly.

"These guys are not easy to deal with!" Kyle shouted. At the same time, he mobilized the stardust power again to form a shield in front of him, guarding against attacks from other guardians. Hearing this, Alicia immediately pulled the trigger of her energy gun. Rays of energy beams shot towards the group of guardians. The energy beams hit the guardians, triggering a series of explosions. The explosions echoed in the hall, and the dust raised filled the air, making the vision even more blurred. However, these explosions only seemed to delay the guardians' actions temporarily and couldn't cause them any substantial damage.

The mysterious person suddenly moved in the shadows. His figure shuttled among the guardians like a ghost. The temperature in the hall seemed to drop sharply at this moment, and the surrounding air became thick. The weapon in his hand, which emitted a faint light, glowed with a strange light. Every time he waved it, there was a low buzzing sound, like whispers from another dimension. Black marks appeared on the guardians' bodies, as if their energy was being drained by the mysterious person. But the guardians didn't seem to be greatly affected. Instead, they attacked more frantically. Their eyes glowed blood - red, and their growls became louder.

During the battle, Kyle kept looking for the guardians' weaknesses and paying attention to the surrounding environment. Suddenly, he noticed some strange lights flickering on the walls. Looking closely, he found that they were some mysterious symbols. At this time, the light and shadow of the battle in the hall intertwined, and the sounds of explosions and weapon collisions mixed together. The mysterious symbols appeared and disappeared in this chaotic scene, as if conveying some message to him.

"Alicia, mysterious person, hold them off first. I think I've found something important!" Kyle shouted. Then he concentrated, trying to interpret these symbols. He closed his eyes and slowly injected the stardust power into his perception, trying to establish a connection with these symbols. Under the effect of the stardust power, Kyle's perception became more acute. He seemed to be able to hear these symbols whispering. Although the sound was faint, it was full of power. At the same time, the battle in the hall became more intense. Alicia's energy gun kept emitting light, and the mysterious person's faintly - glowing weapon also flickered in the dark, adding to the tense atmosphere for Kyle's interpretation.

Meanwhile, Alicia and the mysterious person were in a difficult battle. The guardians' attacks became more and more fierce. The energy of Alicia's energy gun was almost exhausted, and the light on the gun body became weaker and weaker. The mysterious person's energy - draining tactic also seemed to be losing its effect. His movements began to slow down, while the surrounding guardians kept swarming in like a tide. A sense of despair filled the hall. The glowing crystals on the walls could only barely maintain a faint light at this time.

"Kyle, we're running out of time!" Alicia shouted. There was a hint of anxiety in her voice, which sounded particularly helpless in this chaotic environment. Kyle opened his eyes, and a determined glint flashed in them. He had obtained some key information from the mysterious symbols. This information might be the key to defeating the guardians and unlocking the secrets of the stardust power.

Kyle took a deep breath and gathered the stardust power to its limit. He discovered that these mysterious symbols were closely related to the operation of the stardust power. According to the guidance of the symbols, Kyle readjusted the flow path of the stardust power. The stardust power, which had been a bit exhausted before, suddenly burst out with a powerful force. The weapon in his hand glowed brightly, and the aura it emitted made the surrounding air tremble. The surrounding temperature rose sharply, as if an invisible flame was burning. The mysterious symbols on the walls also seemed to be affected by this force, and their light became more dazzling.

"Try this!" Kyle shouted. He waved his weapon, and a stardust light containing a new power slashed towards the guardians. This light was completely different from the previous ones. Wherever it passed, the space seemed to be torn apart, accompanied by continuous roars. The light hit the guardians, and this time, the guardians let out painful roars. Cracks appeared on their bodies, and their illusory figures became unstable. The air in the hall seemed to be distorted by this powerful force, making a "hissing" sound. The glowing crystals on the walls shattered one after another, turning into dots of light and disappearing into the air.

Seeing that Kyle's attack was effective, Alicia and the mysterious person were greatly inspired. Alicia used the last bit of energy to fire a super - strong energy beam, echoing Kyle's stardust light. The energy beam cut through the air, leaving a bright trail and illuminating the entire hall for an instant. The mysterious person also no longer held back. He waved his hands, and the faintly - glowing weapon released a powerful energy fluctuation, enveloping the surrounding guardians. For a moment, the hall was filled with light, and the energy fluctuations were like a surging tide, rushing through every corner.

Under the combined attack of the three, the guardians dissipated one by one, turning into dots of light and disappearing into the air. The hall temporarily returned to calm, but the smell of gunpowder from the battle still lingered in the air. The walls were left with marks of the battle, looking dilapidated. Kyle didn't relax at all. He turned his gaze back to the mysterious symbols on the walls. At this time, these symbols seemed to become brighter, as if encouraging him to continue exploring.

Kyle slowly walked towards the wall and reached out to touch the symbols. The moment he made contact, a powerful stream of information poured into his mind. He saw ancient civilizations thriving under the illumination of the stardust power, how the stardust power shaped the order of the universe, and the disasters it had once caused. Through these symbols, Kyle's understanding of the stardust power reached a new level.

"These symbols have told me a lot of secrets about the stardust power. It's not just a powerful energy but also an order - maintaining force for the universe. Our previous use of it was too one - sided," Kyle turned to Alicia and the mysterious person and said, his eyes shining with excitement.

Alicia walked forward, looking at the symbols on the wall with curiosity in her eyes. "So, do these symbols tell us how to obtain the power of the stardust crystal or unlock its seal?" she asked.

Kyle thought for a moment and said, "I think we need to readjust our resonance with the stardust power according to the guidance of the symbols. Maybe in this way, we can find a way to get close to the stardust crystal."

The mysterious person had been listening quietly. At this time, he nodded and said, "Kyle, give it a try. I can feel that the power contained in these symbols is very ancient and powerful. Maybe it can really help us."

Kyle took a deep breath and closed his eyes again. According to the information conveyed by the mysterious symbols, he adjusted the operation of the stardust power in his body. He could feel an unprecedentedly close connection between himself and the surrounding stardust power, as if he had become a part of the stardust power, and the stardust power had become an extension of his body. As Kyle adjusted, the atmosphere in the hall also changed. The stardust crystal, which had been emitting a dazzling light before, now had a softer light. It seemed to be responding to Kyle's efforts. Kyle slowly opened his eyes, looked at the stardust crystal, and took a firm step forward. This time, when he approached the stardust crystal, there was no repulsive force as before, and he smoothly reached the stone platform.

Kyle reached out his hand and gently touched the stardust crystal.