Chapter 362: The Backstory of Archstar, a Melodrama?

Chapter 362: The Backstory of Archstar, a Melodrama?

Among the more than ten cultivators present, each had their own thoughts, but their gazes were fixed on the area behind the gate.

The Divine Embryo cultivators from the Heaven Overturn Plan Alliance were filled with awe and trepidation.

After all, despite their collective efforts, none of them had been able to open the gate, and now, it had been opened so easily.

"Why are we all standing here? Let's go in together!"

One of the Divine Embryo cultivators suggested.

The other Divine Embryo cultivators exchanged glances, their eyes filled with caution.

After all, this ancient relic was fraught with danger, and even Divine Embryo cultivators might face peril.

They dared not act rashly.

"Let's go and take a look inside."

Qi Yuan, however, had no such concerns. His left eyebrow was twitching uncontrollably, a sign that great fortune awaited him within.

He wondered if the benefits and treasures inside would be enough to buy Archstar.

The fat cultivator glanced at him and, without hesitation, followed.

Xie Tang also quickly entered, biting her lip.

Seeing this, the other cultivators started to move inside as well.

As they stepped through the gate, the world around them underwent a dramatic transformation.

The once cramped cave suddenly opened up, revealing a vast expanse.

Starlight showered down upon them, illuminating their figures.

"Stars?"

"This place is a starry sky!"

All the cultivators looked up, their faces filled with astonishment.

Above them, the sky was a boundless expanse of stars.

Its vastness seemed infinite, and it was impossible to take in all the stars at once.

The stars shone brilliantly, forming a dazzling celestial spectacle.

Everyone's eyes gleamed with curiosity, as if they had stepped into a whole new world.

"So many stars, they're making me hungry," Qi Yuan muttered, his mouth watering as if he were trying to quench his thirst by thinking of plums.

"Could this be another world?"

"Why do these stars feel so strange?"

These cultivators, born in the immortal world, knew that the stars in the sky were reflections of divine beings in the heavens.

Each star represented a deity.

When they arrived at Archstar, they noticed something peculiar, but as the sky above didn't have many stars, they didn't pay it much attention.

But here, the sky was filled with countless stars.

"This should be the map of this starship," Qi Yuan said softly, "It's quite realistic."

The starry sky before them wasn't real; it was merely a map.

"A map?" One of the Divine Embryo cultivators exclaimed, their spiritual sense spreading out before they revealed a look of horror, "This map can mislead our judgment!"

A mere map could deceive their perception, making them believe it was the real starry sky.

If there were other mechanisms or traps, they might not be able to discern them.

"Since we're already here, let's split up!" At that moment, a solitary Divine Embryo cultivator spoke up.

As soon as he finished speaking, he flew deeper into the relic.

The other Divine Embryo cultivators, seeing this, followed suit without a word.

Naturally, upon entering the relic, they would search for treasures.

If they found the Sky Eye, they would strike it rich.

"Where are you headed, fellow cultivator?" The fat cultivator asked.

Xie Tang also looked at Qi Yuan, as if seeking his opinion.

"This relic isn't that big. We're not in a hurry, so let's take our time and explore," Qi Yuan said.

With his Yang Deity-level strength, the moment he stepped into the starship, he could perceive everything within it.

Despite its impressive appearance, the starship was actually in a state of disrepair, already damaged and without any energy source.

All the useful items inside had long been exhausted.

Only some broken and useless items remained, along with a few Sky Eyes.

As for the Star Cannons and other weapons Qi Yuan had imagined, there were none.

"This relic has a big reputation, but it's just filled with junk," Qi Yuan said casually.

Xie Tang was slightly taken aback, "Have you been here before, fellow cultivator?"

"No, but at a glance, I can see it's mostly junk. There's nothing good here.

If we're talking about valuable items, perhaps this starship itself could be considered one."

"This gate was so difficult to open, and it's just filled with junk?" The fat cultivator was perplexed.

"Yeah, just a few thousand Sky Eyes, is that junk to you?" Qi Yuan replied nonchalantly.

The Sky Eyes here were likely just standard-issue weapons for the inhabitants of this starship.

They were akin to rifles in a modern military force.

As for more powerful weapons... there were none.

"A few thousand Sky Eyes?" The fat cultivator swallowed hard.

Xie Tang's breathing quickened, unsure if Qi Yuan was telling the truth.

However, she didn't leave.

When the gate opened earlier, she had sensed a dangerous aura directed at her.

"The most valuable thing here should be this wall."

Qi Yuan walked towards a corner where a wall stood, its material unknown but resembling marble, smooth and flawless.

On the stone wall, numerous murals were etched.

The others' curiosity also drew them to these murals.

The first mural was simple: a young man in white, gazing longingly at the stars in a futuristic villa, his eyes filled with longing and love.

"Based on my perfect score in language arts comprehension, the first mural depicts the protagonist's yearning for a woman among the stars. His clenched fist symbolizes his determination."

Without a doubt, he wanted to tell his mother that he was setting sail that night to find his beloved."

During the Blue Star Era, Qi Yuan was most adept at language arts and comprehension.

This mural was too simple for him.

He turned his attention to the second mural.

In the painting, a man and a woman gazed into each other's eyes amidst the stars, with a romantic backdrop.

"Yes, they've met, and lovers are destined to be together."

The third mural depicted a captivating night scene, where only the silhouette of a woman could be seen under the moonlight.

"Baby feels misunderstood, baby feels hurt, baby won't say anything, baby is going home," Qi Yuan interpreted, "Combining the previous mural, the man's parents secretly approached the woman and gave her a bank card, telling her to leave.

I think his mother still has some charm."

Ning Tao couldn't help but chuckle upon hearing this, "This plot is so familiar. Is there a car accident or cancer involved?"

"This is obviously... there is! Let's see the VCR!"

Qi Yuan looked at the fourth mural.

"The woman, feeling wronged, returned to her own planet.

Oh, this planet seems to be Archstar.

Suddenly, a powerful enemy invaded, and the woman fought to protect her homeland, shedding her blood in the stars and dying on the battlefield."

Ning Tao's expression shifted slightly, "Although the husband's words are a bit comical, they are actually quite touching."

Setting aside Qi Yuan's storytelling skills, the core of this story was indeed moving.

After all, dying to protect a realm is a truly tragic and heart-wrenching tale.

The group continued to look at the fifth mural.

"The theme of this mural is 'Seeking.'

The man learns of his lover's disappearance and pilots a starship, traveling through the vast starry sky for tens of thousands of years.

But the starry sky is too immense, and finding his love is even more difficult than finding a needle in a haystack.

However, as we all know, they will have several close encounters, passing by each other without noticing.

In the end, it is their love that moves heaven and earth, and the man finally finds the woman."

Ning Tao couldn't help but smile bitterly, "It's supposed to be a romance, but it's turned into a comedy."

She turned her attention to the sixth mural.

In the sixth painting, the man finds the woman, but she is already on the brink of death.

"The female lead is surrounded by an army and is about to die.

At this critical moment, the male lead steps forward and finally embraces her.

However, the female lead is beyond saving, and after looking at the male lead one last time, she sheds a tear and dies.

The joy of their reunion turns to sorrow at this moment, and the male lead's inner strength erupts, driving back the enemy army."

Xie Tang's expression became somber, "What a pitiful couple."

The fat cultivator also sighed, "There are always some regrets in life that can't be erased.

I remember before I started cultivating, I confessed to my neighbor's childhood friend, but she said I was too fat. She agreed to be with me if I lost weight from 180 to 150 pounds in a month.

But after a month, I was still at 151 pounds, and in the end, we were destined to be apart, leaving me with lifelong regrets."

In a 61-bar-1-look-no-mistake version!

Qi Yuan nodded, "Your example is indeed similar, with the same core.

People always have regrets, and seeing each other once before dying is a powerful way to tug at the audience's heartstrings."

There's a saying, something about how failure is just a hair's breadth away from success.

Everyone's gaze turned to the last mural.

"The last mural's theme is 'The Watcher.'

The man stays in this world, witnessing the gradual destruction of his lover's world, becoming desolate.

He can't bear to see such a scene, so he stays alone in this world, guarding her world like a sentinel.

He wants to touch every trace of her, walk every step she has taken.

He wants to prevent this world from being destroyed, revive her, and restart her world!"

Qi Yuan's voice grew passionate and stirring, as if he were giving a speech.

As someone with social anxiety, he had only ever given speeches on the Shen Hua Forum through writing.

He had never done this in real life.

Now, with a small audience, he seized the opportunity to give a speech.

Qi Yuan felt his speech was quite effective, even moving himself.

If he were a little more sentimental, he might have even shed a tear.

However, he was still feeling emo, moved by his own words.

He decided that tonight, he would eat braised rice without chili flakes.

"It's truly touching..." Xie Tang said, glancing at Qi Yuan for some reason.

If it weren't for Qi Yuan's explanations, their feelings from viewing these murals would have been much deeper.

Qi Yuan's presence had made these murals feel strange.

Ning Tao also gave Qi Yuan a sidelong glance, "Husband, you've turned this tragic romance into a comedy."

"Who said this is a tragic romance? What if it's a political drama or a crime thriller?" Qi Yuan couldn't help but retort, "Don't label it!"

"I understand, husband. You have artistic talent, just like those short videos that use humor to explain horror movies.

Ning Tao spoke with conviction.

Qi Yuan nodded in agreement.

However, Xie Tang's expression suddenly turned complex, her eyes filled with deep concern. "If these murals are true, doesn't it mean... that this world is about to be destroyed?"

Although the paintings lacked text and didn't explain the power system, it was evident that the male and female leads were at least Yin Deity cultivators, possibly even higher.

After all, traversing through the starry sky for ten thousand years was beyond the capabilities of a Purple Mansion cultivator.

Moreover, the final scene depicted the male lead restarting the world and resurrecting the female lead, something that even a Yin Deity might not be able to accomplish. Only a Yang Deity could achieve such a feat.

"Right now, the male lead is probably in some unknown corner, fighting against formidable foes while preparing to restart the world and bring his partner back to life."

The Plump Cultivator, who was well-informed and knew the term 'Archstar', expressed his concern, "We're not Archstar cultivators. If the world is restarted, won't we be... turned into fertilized eggs?"

Xie Tang's thoughts wandered, "This world has already been restarted once. Could it be that before my senior sister disappeared, she had visited this world and was restarted as a... fertilized egg?"

If that were the case, it would be hard to accept.

"Although their love story is touching, moving heaven and earth, it didn't move me. So, I think we should leave this world as soon as possible.

This place is too dangerous for us Divine Infancy cultivators." The Plump Cultivator's face was filled with worry.

Even without considering the formidable foes the leads faced, the male lead seemed like a madman.

"The type who would say, 'For you, I'm willing to destroy the Three Worlds.'"

As the saying goes, when gods fall in love, the Three Worlds are affected. There's some truth to that.

Qi Yuan remained calm, "What's there to be afraid of? It's just a background story in a game.

Moreover, fellow cultivator, have you forgotten that even if you die, I will remember you and resurrect you within my Purple Mansion."

Hearing Qi Yuan's words, the Plump Cultivator paused for a moment, "You speak with some wisdom."

At that moment, Qi Yuan, gazing at the final mural, had an enigmatic expression, "According to this plot, has this game been restarted numerous times?"

The male lead restarts the world to save the female lead.

This plotline reminded Qi Yuan of Dong Jun.

It seemed that Dong Jun had attempted to restart the world many times but failed, unable to resurrect his beloved.

Ning Tao narrowed her eyes, "Perhaps."

"So, you're saying this world has an abundance of Primordial Purple Qi?" Qi Yuan blinked, his eyes filled with curiosity.

If this world had been constantly restarting and following its original trajectory, it would indeed have a significant amount of Primordial Purple Qi.

But soon, he shook his head.

If Primordial Purple Qi could be exploited in such a way, wouldn't powerful Yang Deities have an endless supply of it?

Primordial Purple Qi wouldn't be known as the first Qi of the Immortal Path.

Nonetheless, this world undoubtedly possessed Primordial Purple Qi.

"Alright, the television drama is over, and it's time for us to gather some treasures." Qi Yuan spoke as his divine sense swept the area.

Instantly, an endless stream of data flooded into his mind.

"Let's go to the control room."

Qi Yuan had already located the control room.

Hearing this, Xie Tang hurriedly followed.

In truth, she felt a sense of urgency, as the Sky Eye might genuinely be here.

If another Divine Infancy cultivator obtained the Sky Eye, it would be a significant loss. Additionally, she wanted to collect some foundational resources for the Celestial Treasury Sect.

Soon, all four of them arrived outside the control room.

At that moment, the remaining eight cultivators were also gathered outside. Their faces were filled with unconcealed excitement and eagerness.

It was clear that everyone had reaped significant rewards during their exploration of the ruins.

The small spaceship was easily navigable, and the Sky Eyes were swiftly collected by them.

As they stood outside the control room, their eyes gleamed with greed, mixed with a hint of confusion.

This was because all eight of them had simultaneously attempted to open the control room's door, but to no avail.

"Strange, this door is similar to the one at the ruins' entrance, yet it won't open," the Pure Red Masked Elder muttered, puzzled.

Although four people were missing, the Purple Mansion cultivator, who held the key to opening the door, was still there.

The others were equally perplexed.

The Divine Infancy cultivators from the Heaven Overturning Plan didn't show any intention of taking drastic measures. After all, there were already so many treasures outside; the control room must hold even more valuable items.

"You don't understand such a simple concept? It's because the final boss hasn't appeared yet."

Qi Yuan spoke softly, his eyes gleaming with amusement as he appeared with Ning Tao.

"I told you opening the door was my doing, but you didn't believe me."

Hearing Qi Yuan's words, the Pure Red Masked Elder's eyes flickered with doubt.

Could it be that Qi Yuan truly had some secret method to open the door?

Or perhaps there was another way to open it?

(End of Chapter)

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