Chapter 170: The Dream

After acquiring the Resonant Relic, Echo and Li Wei did not halt their journey. Life at the academy remained busy, yet the call from the depths of the universe constantly echoed in their hearts.

One day, Echo stood on the academy's observation tower, gazing at the brilliant Harmony Constellation, her mind filled with thoughts. Those twinkling stars were like beating notes, composing a grand and mysterious cosmic melody. Li Wei approached and gently patted her shoulder, saying, "I can tell you're thinking about the cosmic melody again."

Echo nodded, her gaze still fixed on the starry sky. "We've found the Resonant Relic, but it still seems far from restoring the Cosmic Lyre. Moreover, I always sense a hidden force in the shadows, watching our every move."

Li Wei furrowed his brow; he shared the same feeling. Since they began their journey to find the Cosmic Lyre, all manner of strange occurrences had 接踵而至,and those disharmonious elements always seemed to appear just as they were making progress, attempting to stop them. "Regardless, we've taken an important step. As long as we persist, we'll eventually find the answer."

At that moment, Chen Jiuzhang's hologram reappeared. His expression was solemn, and he held an ancient scroll in his hand. "Children, I've just discovered new clues about the Cosmic Lyre in the academy's ancient tomes. It's said that at the edge of the universe lies a place called the 'Rhythm of Time and Space Realm,' where time and space intersect, and the cosmic melody is purest. Perhaps we can find the key to restoring the Cosmic Lyre there."

Echo and Li Wei exchanged a glance, their eyes shining with excitement. "We're willing to go," Echo said without hesitation. "No matter how many difficulties lie ahead, we must find a way to restore the Cosmic Lyre and return harmony to the universe."

Chen Jiuzhang nodded slightly. "However, the Rhythm of Time and Space Realm is extremely dangerous. The laws of time and space there are chaotic; one false step could plunge you into an endless time-space vortex, never to return. It's also said that guardian divine beasts reside there—only by passing their trials can you enter the core area."

"We're not afraid," Li Wei clenched the weapon in his hand. "After all we've been through, we have enough strength and courage."

Thus, guided by Chen Jiuzhang, Echo and Li Wei set out on another journey. They passed through the academy's portal and arrived at a strange galaxy. The starry sky here took on a 诡异的 purple hue, and the stars seemed to twist and distort, as if time and space were warped here.

Following the star map's guidance, they headed toward the Rhythm of Time and Space Realm. Along the way, they encountered various strange cosmic creatures: some shaped like giant musical notes, others like phantoms composed of light. These creatures seemed influenced by the Rhythm of Time and Space Realm, becoming extremely 狂暴 and repeatedly attacking them.

Echo and Li Wei coordinated tacitly, relying on their musical powers to repel these creatures again and again. However, as they drew closer to the Rhythm of Time and Space Realm, the surrounding time-space distortions intensified. Their bodies began to feel enormous pressure, as if every cell were being pulled.

"Hold on," Li Wei shouted. "We're almost there."

Finally, after passing through a region filled with time-space turbulence, they saw a massive vortex ahead. Within the vortex, various strange lights flickered, as if the universe's mysteries were hidden within. And at the vortex's edge stood two enormous divine beasts, each the size of a mountain, emanating powerful rhythmic energy.

"These must be the guardian divine beasts," Echo took a deep breath. "We must respond carefully and pass their trials."

Li Wei nodded. The two held their instruments and slowly approached the guardian divine beasts, ready to face new challenges. They knew this was just another hurdle in their journey, and the future held more unknowns. But they firmly believed that as long as they carried dreams in their hearts and pursued harmony, they would overcome all obstacles and fulfill their mission to restore the Cosmic Lyre.