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Chapter 30 Dust Star's Flashback: A Hymn to Courage
Episode 6 of Stellaris: Ember.

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The sixth episode opens with the scene of Tiandao attacking the superalloy test pillar with the 'Star Energy Technique - Black Azure'.

Although the craters left by 'Kurosaku' on the superalloy test column were not particularly shocking.

But the vibrating test column was now causing the entire training room to shake noticeably.

This also shows just how terrifying the power of Heaven's attack truly is.

And that seemingly ordinary superalloy test column is actually quite extraordinary.

Through this scene, the audience finally understood what the 'earthquake' that Chen Kong and the others had just felt outside was all about.

"So, the maximum speed I can reach right now is ten times the normal speed?"

"Caroline, how was it? Did you record the star energy value of that attack just now?"

"Star energy reading 1900, impact force equivalent to level two initial stage."

"But your energy utilization rate is only 95%, which means that this is almost your current limit."

"Heavenly Dao, I personally think you can stop here for now. After all, this 5% utilization rate is not worth spending a lot of time improving. The returns are too low."

"Only 1900?"

Through the conversation between Tiandao and Caroline, the audience finally understood Tiandao's current level among the Star Children.

Having a star source and a basic star energy value of 100 points is the standard for a first-level star envoy.

The Heavenly Dao is now a genuine Level One Star Envoy.

Moreover, his attack as a first-level star envoy has reached a level comparable to that of a second-level star envoy.

For the other Star Children who are generally hovering around the first level, the Heavenly Path is undoubtedly two versions ahead of them.

Even so, the Heavenly Dao in the picture was still not satisfied, showing a clear expression of regret.

This Versailles-like performance undoubtedly stunned the audience.

'No, we're already two versions ahead of everyone else, and you still think it's not good enough? Hakiten, what exactly are you trying to do?!'

'Stop now, King of Men! You can't go any further! If you go any further, that's the realm of the gods!'

Faced with the ever-improving Heavenly Dao, the audience was completely convinced.

With both talent and hard work, you deserve to be the best!

Not long after Tiandao temporarily stopped training, the door to the training room opened.

He watched as Chenxing and her brother walked into their training room.

The Heavenly Dao immediately greeted him with a smile.

Just like in the previous episodes.

Tiandao is a perfect man in every way except for his personality.

Because many times, Heaven could speak politely, but it chooses not to; it just likes to bring up the most sensitive topics.

“Xing, look how well your brother has recovered from his injuries. There isn’t even a single scar on his body.”

“Look at you again. Not only do you insist on leaving scars on your arms, but you also have the audacity to say that you want to use them to remind yourself.”

"If you ask me, you're just living too comfortably and prefer to suffer without pain. Otherwise, why would a normal person choose to have surgery with scars instead of having scarless surgery? Aren't you sick in the head?"

Faced with Tiandao's teasing, Chenxing never tolerated it and immediately retorted domineeringly.

Not only that, she even used her newly acquired Star Source ability called 'Red Lotus Karmic Fire'.

For a time, thanks to the production team's deliberate emphasis, even viewers could clearly feel the astonishing destructive power of the 'Red Lotus Karmic Fire' through the screen.

However, when faced with the exceptionally terrifying Crimson Lotus Karmic Flame of Dust Star, Heaven simply brushed it aside with ease.

"No way, you're getting angry already? Can't you even let a person tell the truth?!"

He watched as the Heavenly Dao effortlessly neutralized the attack from the Dust Star.

The audience once again gained a more intuitive understanding of his current 'power'.

After all, putting everything else aside, the act of clearing away the flames with bare hands is something that not everyone can do.

Not to mention that Tiandao appears so relaxed.

All I can say is that this man is terrifyingly strong.

Chen Xing in the drama was not surprised by Tian Dao's nonchalant way of neutralizing his attack.

It's obvious they learned their lesson early on.

After that, Tiandao and Chenxing became a pair of bickering lovers who would always clash whenever they met.

After another round of their usual bickering, the story ended with Tiandao preparing to go to the cafeteria for lunch.

But before Tiandao could go far, Chenxing suddenly called out to him.

"Wait a moment."

"What is it now, my dear Miss Chenxing?"

"I've been training all day and I'm exhausted. Could you please finish what you need to say at once?"

"Heavenly Dao, let's fight again. I want to see the difference between us."

"Ah? Again?"

Tiandao, who was forced by Chenxing to work overtime, immediately expressed his resistance.

However, as the number one person who favors the stars, he ultimately did not refuse Chenxing's presumptuous request.

However, for this game, Tiandao immediately presented a completely new way to play.

He waved his hand, drawing a circle only one meter in diameter around himself, indicating that he would remain inside it. If Chen Xing could get him out of the circle within three minutes, he would lose.

Seeing Tiandao being forced to perform by Chenxing, yet helpless in the face of it, the CP fans were completely excited.

'Lock it up! Tianxing must be locked down!'

'Keep spoiling her; sooner or later you'll ruin her!'

'It's just a little game between husband and wife, look how excited you guys are, it's shameful! (I wriggled wildly with excitement)'

Amidst the expectant gazes of the CP fans, Chen Xing immediately walked towards the Heavenly Dao with a serious expression.

However, as Chen Xing passed by Chen Kong, he suddenly spoke up.

“Watch closely, Empty, because you will soon see the true gap between us and the monsters.”

"And that gap is so huge that it's despair-inducing."

Some words are more lethal when they come from someone else's mouth.

Hearing Chen Xing say that there was a chasm called 'despair' between him and the Heavenly Dao was truly heartwarming.

The audience's perception of Tiandao as a 'born strongman' has become even more solidified.

Since there's no real comparison of combat strength, it's more convincing than No. 2 admitting that he's far inferior to No. 1.

'Dust Star, what exactly do you want? Without you, how can we possibly contend with the Great Demon King of Heaven!'

'It doesn't matter. Isn't it normal for a wife to be unable to beat her husband?'

"Don't go too far, you 'Sky Star' supporters! Our Caroline is clearly the rightful wife; you're the ones who should back out!"

'Hehehe, the empress? Hilarious!'

'Aren't there any Tianliu fans in the comments?'

'Tian Liu? Where did this roadside thing come from? Go to the kids' table!'

Just as the CP fans were arguing fiercely about whether to use 'Tianxing' or 'Tianka'.

The scene suddenly shifted to Chenxing's childhood memories.

Unlike the previous flashbacks of Tiandao, Chenxing's flashbacks featured many scenes from his childhood.

In these images, the faces of Chenxing's parents are blurred.

But you can still tell that Chenxing was very happy at this time.

But soon, this happiness vanished.

In the image, Duststar, wearing a paper crown, smiles broadly as she blows out the candles on her birthday cake.

But just by blowing it, the entire screen instantly started to show a lot of pixelated patterns.

This sudden visual rupture instantly gave the audience a bad feeling.

Sure enough, the image became 'clear' again.

The once brightly lit and cozy little house in front of Chenxing was gone.

Instead, there was a dark, dusty, and dilapidated post-disaster room.

Although Chenxing was still standing in the same spot where she blew out the candles, her clothes had changed from her original cute and clean princess dress to a short-sleeved shirt and shorts full of holes.

In addition, the birthday cake that was originally placed in front of Chenxing has turned into a rotten, expired bread that is swarming with flies.

Looking at the dust star, who was in heaven one second and fell into hell the next.

Everyone felt the production team's strong malice.

These are knife marks!
"Kong, you stay here and I'll go out and find you something to eat. Don't wander off."

"Okay, okay, sis."

They are both young, and they both need to be protected.

But at this moment, Chenxing showed a maturity and strength far exceeding that of Chenkong.

After settling her younger brother in, she slung her schoolbag over her shoulder and resolutely headed into the desolate and dangerous ruins of the city in the darkness of night.

This scene perfectly mirrors what she said to Chen Kong during the final assessment.

Even though she knew that the next step ahead was an abyss, she had to walk in without hesitation, because there was no one in front of her.

Chenxing has always been proud, and her pride has never aroused the audience's resentment.

That's because she never talks about her pride.

She truly would do everything in her power to overcome any obstacle in her path, all for the sake of her pride.

People may hate a hypocritical liar, but they will never slander a brave person who carries a heavy burden.

Because courage is the greatest hymn to mankind.

Meanwhile, while watching the sixth episode of Heaven's Path through the dimensional screen in his dormitory, Chen Xing was also shocked by the scene on screen and subconsciously sat up.

This is not only because he did not expect that Chenxing, even as a child, had already shown such a strong side.

This was also because the content of this sixth episode was something he had never seen in the original work before.

In other words, with his unexpected appearance, the current "Embers" series has once again arbitrarily altered its plot!

As for the content of this flashback, Tiandao knew nothing.

PS: A small test, easily defeating the three smaller monsters (no pressure at all, clothes only slightly dirty).

I'm righteously begging for more reading and monthly votes!
(End of this chapter)