Chapter 34: Turmoil in the Bazaar Rises Again

After emerging from the ruins, Kyle and the others gathered in the spaceship cabin. The atmosphere was solemn, interlaced with a touch of contemplation. With his arms crossed over his chest, Kyle was the first to break the silence. "Our upcoming journey will span multiple galaxies. However, the supplies on our spaceship won't last long. The energy fuel can only sustain about one-third of our current route, and the food and water are only enough for about a week. In my opinion, we must find a place to replenish our supplies, and the Blazing Crystal Bazaar is a good choice." His brows furrowed slightly, and his eyes revealed his worry about the unknown journey ahead.

Alicia gently stroked the energy gun in her hand and said thoughtfully, "Indeed. Moreover, after our adventure in the ruins, our control over the stardust power has reached a new level. Before, we were wary of Sakka because we didn't understand the mysteries of the stardust power and our strength wasn't as great as it is now. Now, we have the ability to deal with his threats. Maybe when we return to the bazaar, we can even extract more clues about the stardust power from Sakka, which will be of great help for our upcoming journey." Her gaze was firm, and her tone was full of confidence.

Morgan rubbed his chin. After a moment of contemplation, he said, "Alicia makes a valid point. The bazaar is a place with a complex mix of people. The alien creatures coming and going there are from all over the universe, and information circulates extremely frequently. Maybe we can find out the whereabouts of other stardust power fragments or learn about the routes to the sealed locations of the fragments." He squinted his eyes slightly, and the bustling scene of the bazaar appeared in his mind.

Cavin sat on the side, his fingers gently tapping the armrest of the seat. He opened his mouth and said, "I still have some old acquaintances in the bazaar. I helped them before, and they might be able to provide us with some conveniences. Also, I have some knowledge of Sakka's way of doing things and the distribution of his forces, so I can deal with the situation better when we go back." He thought of his past in the bazaar, those days of dealing with Sakka, and a complex look flashed in his eyes.

Kyle nodded slightly and swept his gaze over each of his companions. He said, "However, going back to the bazaar will definitely lead to a conflict with Sakka. We all know that he won't let us go easily. We need to come up with a countermeasure in advance and make full preparations." His eyes were determined, showing fearless courage.

Alicia patted the energy gun and said confidently, "What are we afraid of? After the experience in the ruins, I can control the energy gun more precisely, and its power has also increased significantly. If Sakka's subordinates dare to come, I'll make sure they never leave." The corners of her mouth turned up, revealing a confident smile.

Morgan spread his hands and activated his illusion ability. Several illusory figures emerged and then dissipated in the cabin. "My illusions can interfere with the enemy and create chaos. Then we can take the opportunity to find Sakka's weakness and deliver a fatal blow to him." His eyes sparkled with eagerness to try.

Cavin gripped his staff tightly, his expression serious. "I will use magic to sense the surrounding energy fluctuations, detect dangers in advance, and also use spells to assist everyone in the battle." He was well aware of the challenges ahead and secretly encouraged himself.

Everyone chimed in one after another, discussing in detail the plan to return to the bazaar. They didn't overlook any details, from the strategy to deal with Sakka, to the list of supplies to purchase, and then to the possible ways to obtain information. Finally, with unanimous determination, they finalized the plan to return to the Blazing Crystal Bazaar. Kyle took a deep breath, stood up, and strode towards the driver's seat. "Then it's settled. Let's go back to the Blazing Crystal Bazaar, get ready for our interstellar journey, and meet Sakka by the way." His voice was firm and powerful, full of fighting spirit.

So, Kyle skillfully started the engine, and the spaceship sped towards the Blazing Crystal Bazaar with a rumbling sound. On the way, Alicia sat in front of the instrument. She picked up the blazing crystal fragment brought out from the ruins again and conducted an in-depth analysis with the help of the precise instruments on the spaceship. Various data kept flickering on the screen of the instrument. Her brows furrowed tightly as she focused on interpreting the meaning behind these data. She found that the lattice structure of the stardust power in the blazing crystal fragment was not completely stable. Under specific energy fluctuations, there would be some subtle changes. This discovery made her very excited. She turned to look at the others and was about to share it when she noticed that Cavin was looking out the window, and there was an indescribable complex emotion in his eyes.

"Cavin, what are you thinking about?" Alicia couldn't help but ask.

Cavin came back to his senses and let out a slight sigh. "I'm thinking it's time to tell you about my past."

Everyone's gaze immediately focused on Cavin. Kyle turned off the autopilot and walked over to sit beside Cavin. He said, "We've always been curious about why you appeared in the bazaar and why you're so persistent in pursuing the stardust power."

Cavin began to speak slowly. "A long, long time ago, I lived on the planet of the Lingyao Clan. At that time, the Lingyao Clan, relying on their unique understanding of the stardust power, thrived in the universe. I was an ordinary scholar in the clan, obsessed with studying the mysteries of the stardust power."

"One day, I discovered some strange symbols and clues in the ancient ruins of the clan. They seemed to point to a place that held the great secrets of the stardust power. I was overjoyed and told this discovery to the elders of the clan. However, the elders thought it was too dangerous and strongly tried to stop me from continuing the exploration."

"But I wasn't willing to give up. I secretly set out on a journey to find this mysterious place. During the long interstellar travel, I encountered all kinds of dangers. My spaceship was damaged, and supplies were scarce. Just when I was almost in despair, I accidentally came to the planet where the Blazing Crystal Bazaar is located."

"At the bazaar, I got to know some friends. They helped me repair the spaceship and gave me the courage to keep going. But the good times didn't last long. Sakka's power gradually grew stronger, and he began to covet the secrets of the stardust power and act arrogantly in the bazaar. In order to protect those friends and prevent the stardust power from being misused by Sakka, I had to hide my identity and secretly deal with him."

"Until that day, I saw you having a conflict with Sakka. From you, I saw the pure pursuit of the stardust power and hope. So, I decided to step forward to help you and join your adventure."

After listening to Cavin's story, everyone was filled with mixed emotions. Morgan stepped forward and patted Cavin on the shoulder. "Cavin, thank you for trusting us. From now on, we're partners who fight side by side."

Kyle said thoughtfully, "Cavin's experience has given us a deeper understanding of the importance of the stardust power. We're not only tasked with unlocking its secrets but also with protecting it from being exploited by evil forces."

Alicia also nodded in agreement. "That's right, and Cavin's knowledge and experience will definitely be of great help for our future exploration."

As the spaceship gradually approached the Blazing Crystal Bazaar, the lively atmosphere rushed towards them. When the spaceship slowly landed on the parking lot outside the bazaar, the familiar and noisy atmosphere instantly enveloped them. The bazaar was still bustling with activity. All kinds of alien creatures were shuttling through it. All sorts of rare treasures were displayed on various stalls. The shouting of vendors and the bargaining voices were intertwined. But Kyle and the others keenly sensed that there was a tense atmosphere pervading the bazaar, as if there were undercurrents surging.

"Be careful. Sakka definitely won't let this go," Kyle reminded his companions in a low voice, his eyes vigilantly scanning the surroundings. Alicia tightly gripped the energy gun, Morgan silently activated his illusion ability, making his figure appear and disappear, and Cavin also gripped his staff tightly, ready to deal with any unexpected situation at any time.

As soon as they stepped into the bazaar, they saw a group of Sakka's subordinates behaving arrogantly on the street, driving away the surrounding vendors, as if they were looking for something. The leader was a burly alien creature with a ferocious scar on his face. He shouted viciously, "Listen up, anyone who dares to harbor Kyle and the others or knows their whereabouts but doesn't report it will end up like this stall!" As he spoke, he kicked over a nearby stall. The stall owner could only swallow his anger.

When Kyle and the others saw this, anger welled up in their hearts. They exchanged a look and decided to take the initiative. With a flash, Kyle rushed forward and punched down the leader. When Sakka's subordinates saw this, they immediately surrounded them and drew out their weapons one after another. "Just in time. We'll wipe you out today!" one of the subordinates shouted arrogantly.

Alicia quickly raised her energy gun and fired accurately. Streams of energy beams hit the enemies, temporarily incapacitating them. Morgan controlled the illusions and created chaos among the enemy group. The enemies were confused by the illusions and started attacking each other. Cavin waved his staff and released streams of energy waves, knocking the surrounding enemies flying.

However, Sakka's subordinates kept pouring in. Just when the battle reached a stalemate, Cavin suddenly shouted, "Everyone, pay attention. We can't fight here for long. We need to find Sakka's lair and solve him once and for all!" Everyone nodded in agreement. They fought and retreated, walking towards the depths of the bazaar, trying to draw the enemies away and find Sakka's trace.

During the retreat, while fighting, Cavin took the time to tell his companions about his past in the bazaar. "I once met an old craftsman here. Although his research on the stardust power couldn't compare with that of the Lingyao Clan, he also had unique insights. In order to extract the secrets of the stardust power from him, Sakka sent people to harass him several times. I helped the old craftsman avoid several crises at that time, but later Sakka still found him." A trace of anger and regret flashed in Cavin's eyes. "The old craftsman would rather die than submit. In the end, he was killed by Sakka. From then on, I vowed to stop Sakka's conspiracy."

After hearing Cavin's story, everyone loathed Sakka's evil deeds even more, and their determination to fight became even firmer. They shuttled through the alleys of the bazaar. With their agile skills and tacit cooperation, they gradually got rid of most of the enemies' pursuit.

Finally, they came to an abandoned-looking warehouse. Cavin carefully observed the surrounding environment and said, "I followed Sakka before. He often came here. This is likely to be his secret stronghold."

Kyle took a deep breath and said, "Then let's go in and solve him once and for all!" Everyone made preparations and slowly approached the warehouse door. Suddenly, the warehouse door burst open, and Sakka appeared at the door with a group of his subordinates. Sakka had a face full of flesh, and a fierce and disdainful look showed in his eyes. He sneered, "Hmph, I wondered who it was. It turned out to be you guys who don't know what's good for you. What, did you get some benefits in the ruins and now you dare to come back and cause trouble for me?"

Kyle looked Sakka straight in the eyes without fear and replied loudly, "Sakka, your evil deeds should come to an end. Today, we're here to put an end to you!"

Sakka threw his head back and laughed. The laughter echoed in front of the warehouse. "Just you few? Don't be naive. I've been operating in this bazaar for years, and my influence spreads to every corner. Do you think that just because you got some benefits in the ruins, you can compete with me?"

Alicia couldn't help but shout angrily, "You greedy guy. You stopped at nothing for the stardust power and hurt so many people. Today is your doom!" As she spoke, she raised her energy gun and aimed at Sakka.

Sakka remained unmoved. With a wave of his hand, his subordinates immediately spread out in a fan shape and surrounded Kyle and the others. "You think you've become stronger. Then let me see. However, I advise you to hand over the things you got in the ruins obediently. Maybe I'll spare your lives."

Morgan let out a cold snort. He activated his illusion ability in an instant, and several illusory figures emerged around Sakka and the others, disrupting their vision. "If you want us to hand over the things, first pass our test!"

Cavin gripped his staff tightly and muttered something. The gemstone at the top of the staff flashed with light, and a powerful energy fluctuation spread in the air. "Sakka, your conspiracy won't succeed. Today, we'll seek justice for those who were persecuted by you!"

A trace of fear flashed in Sakka's eyes, but it quickly turned fierce again. "Fine. Then let's see if your skills are better or if my fists are stronger!"