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light.

Gentle, pure, like bathing in the radiance of the deepest galaxy.

Then... resonance.

A deep and grand resonance of stars surged like the tides deep within my consciousness!

Ian slowly opened his eyes.

Perception spread out like still water, penetrating the thick star marrow rock walls of the Star-Guiding Tower.

It gently connects with the world outside the tower, which has been purified for six years.

The familiar "breathing" of this tower is all I can hear.

The humming of stellar energy flowing rhythmically through the rune array, and the faint sounds of human life echoing from the city below.

Before me was a familiar sight: the dome of the "Star Pivot Hall" at the top of the Star Guiding Tower.

The arched dome, hundreds of meters high, is inlaid with tens of thousands of self-luminous crystals.

The interplay of black, pale blue, and light purple light illuminated the hall eternally, as clear as day, spotless and immaculate.

In the center of the hall, a figure sat quietly.

Long, black hair cascaded down like a galaxy, and a faint starlight seemed to flow beneath her skin.

At the center of his brow, a pale golden star mark slowly spun, each flicker resonating with the entire Star-Guiding Tower and even the star vein nodes deep within the Blue Cave Mountain's ley lines.

Ian "felt" his projected body, his consciousness and physical body perfectly integrated, and a vast power surged through his meridians like a galaxy.

Six years.

Three months in the Wizarding World, six years on the continent of Aran.

This body has reached the peak of Manifestation, and is only one step away from the legendary True Form stage.

The True Form Rank in the continent of Aran is equivalent to a Level 3 Wizard in the wizarding world.

This is a level of power that even the original body has not yet reached.

He hasn't fully grasped some of the key points yet.

However, within Ian's spiritual sea, the rules of the Star Seed began to feed back into Li Xing.

"When the time is right, heaven and earth will lend their strength!"

The connection between the body and the projection perfectly makes up for this deficiency.

He slowly rose, his black robe fluttering without wind, his hair shimmering with a tranquil luster.

Footsteps landed on the Star Marrow Rock, producing a clear and steady sound that echoed slightly in the spacious and sacred hall.

Looking around at the familiar yet more magnificent surroundings, he nodded slightly.

"This place...is starting to resemble the records in the Star Archives!"

After six years of management and purification by Ian, Blue Hole Mountain is no longer what it used to be.

Respectful and restrained footsteps came from outside the hall, stopping at just the right moment at the door.

"elder brother?"

It was Li Yao's voice.

Compared to six years ago, he appears more composed, with a refined and profound aura, and has firmly established himself in the late stage of the Condensation Realm.

"Come in," Ian said, his voice calm yet carrying an inherent authority.

The palace doors slid open silently, and Li Yao stepped inside.

He was dressed in a silver-gray outfit embroidered with simple star patterns, his posture upright and his face resolute.

Upon entering, he knelt on one knee, his gesture of respect crisp and clean, his eyes revealing undisguised reverence and joy.

"Brother, your deep meditation lasted for three months. During that time, everything was fine at Blue Hole Mountain and 'Starshine Sanctuary'."

"Speak." Ian walked toward the huge stained-glass dome window at the side of the hall, his gaze fixed outside.

Outside the window, the sky was a clear, deep blue, and the sunlight streamed in without obstruction.

The clean houses stretching below, the neat streets, and the lush protective forests in the distance are all bathed in gold.

There was no longer a trace of haze or smog in the air, only the fresh scent of grass and trees and vibrant life.

Looking into the distance, the horizon at the end of the line of sight is clear and peaceful.

"Yes." Li Yao stood up and stood half a step behind Ian.

He began his report in a clear and organized manner, speaking at a steady pace.

"First, the border is peaceful. The main corruption cracks in the east and north have been continuously suppressed by the Starlight Barrier. The corruption beast hordes have been cleared out and monitored outside the 5,000-mile warning line. There have been no large-scale attacks for eighteen consecutive months."

Second, the territory is thriving. The original Blue Hole Mountain has been expanded into the "Starlight Main City". Together with the surrounding seven secondary cities and thirty-six towns, all are covered by the "Starlight Network". The population has increased to about two million, and commerce, agriculture and rune workshops are operating well.

III. Military Structure: The Starshine Guard's standing army has reached 5,000, with the lowest level being early Awakening and all officers above the centurion level being Condensed Form. The original Thirteen Guards... have all now advanced to late Condensed Form or above, each commanding a unit and ready to be deployed at any time.

Fourthly, regarding foreign affairs, Elder Chen Jingshan of the Chixia Business Alliance sent someone yesterday with a quarterly resource list and greetings, stating that a new batch of "hollow crystal sand" has arrived at the Alliance's warehouse, which seems to be the requirement you mentioned before. Please decide on a time to meet with him at any time.

Ian listened quietly, his gaze sweeping over the orderly city below.

Pedestrians came and went on the streets, children played, and orderly shouts came from the training ground. In the distance, the workshop area was flashing with regular rune light.

All of this was completely different from the desolation, despair, and gloom he experienced when he first arrived in this world.

This is a pure land that he created with absolute strength and wisdom over six years.

It is the flame of hope that humanity stubbornly burns in the wasteland.

"What about them?" Ian asked, referring to the original thirteen.

Li Yao's expression turned serious: "The thirteen guard captains, including Chi Xiao (A Ku), Qing Lan (Shi Tou), Mo Chen (A Shu), and Qing Gang (Xiao Zhou), have learned that you may have recently awakened and have rushed back from their respective defense zones. They are currently waiting for me outside the Starry Palace."

"The Starry Palace?" Ian's eyes flickered slightly.

That was a place for deliberation and ceremonies built in the center of the main city, which he ordered to be constructed three years ago.

It symbolizes the power and core of light of the Starry Realm.

"Yes, sir. The Starry Palace was completed last year and is usually used for important meetings and celebrations. Your seat has always been vacant."

"Tell them to wait for me at the observatory." Ian nodded slightly.

"Also, reply to Chen Jingshan that I will meet him at Xingyao Hall tomorrow afternoon."

"Yes!" Li Yao accepted the order, bowed, and stepped back with steady and swift steps.

The Star Palace is located on the north side of the central square of Star City. It is a magnificent building that blends stellar aesthetics with practicality.

Constructed entirely of light gold starstone and silver-white metal, its lines are smooth and full of power.

The plaza in front of the palace is flat and open, with star sculptures symbolizing protection and guidance standing tall.

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They were between twenty and twenty-six years old and wore uniform "Star Guardian" dress uniforms.

The background color is deep star blue, with flowing star trail patterns embroidered in silver thread along the edges. On the left chest, they wear star medals representing their respective numbers and achievements.

Each person was surrounded by an energy field unique to a Condensed Formation stage expert.

Some are as solid as a mountain, some as sharp as a sword, some as agile as the wind...

Although they have different characteristics, they are all based on solid and profound foundations, and their vision is sharp yet calm.

When Ian's figure, dressed in white, appeared at the end of the square.

The thirteen people's eyes focused instantly, and their bodies instinctively straightened even more.

There was no commotion, only an almost frozen solemnity and an intensely suppressed excitement.

Ian stepped onto the high steps, walked past them, and did not stop.

Yet I could clearly perceive the spark of each person's soul, shining like a star that had been tempered.

And the bond of faith they forged with themselves through countless battles fought side by side, the pouring of resources, and life-or-death trials.

This bond is now as strong as a star-track steel cable, tightly binding their fate and loyalty to his will.

He walked straight into the Starry Palace.

The hall is spacious and high, with twelve giant pillars supporting the ceiling painted with a starry sky. Light shines through the specially designed glass skylights, casting pure starlight that looks like real stars.

At the deepest part, there is a platform slightly above the ground, with only a large chair carved from a single piece of "Silent Star Wood," its design simple yet majestic.

Ian turned in front of his chair to face the thirteen guards who were automatically lined up on both sides.

His gaze swept calmly over each familiar face, which had matured considerably.

Chi Xiao's red hair was like fire, and his aura had reached the peak of solidification. Beneath his calm and restrained demeanor lay a volcano that could erupt at any moment.

Qinglan was agile and had a bright and lively eye. Her control over the airflow was superb.

Mo Chen's knuckles were thick and his body carried a special aura from the melting of runes... Each of them was capable of standing on their own.

Its aura of steel is refined and concentrated; with every gesture and movement, it resembles a human-shaped piece of refined steel.

"Six years," Ian said, his voice echoing clearly in the quiet and sacred hall.

The thirteen people held their breath and focused intently.

"You are no longer the naive teenagers who need my constant protection."

Ian continued, his tone calm yet carrying an invisible weight.

"Your swords have swept away the gloom from this land, your blood has watered the peace we enjoy today, and your loyalty and growth have forged the foundation of 'Starshine'."

He paused slightly, his gaze sweeping over the crowd with an almost tangible intensity.

"From this day forward, the name 'Thirteen Personal Guards' shall be retired after serving its purpose."

Inside the hall, you could hear a pin drop; the only light was the faint glow of the shifting starlight.

"Who are you...?"

"Star Guardian".

"My guards, my blade, my...stars."

"You are the eternal guardians of this pure land."

The words fell.

The pupils of all thirteen people contracted simultaneously.

The next second, ecstasy erupted like a volcano!

"We obey your command, my lord! Wherever the stars shine, we will follow you for eternity!"

Thirteen people knelt on one knee, placed their right hand on their chest, and swore an oath.

The unified sound, as if refined through countless trials, resonated throughout the palace.

What burned in their eyes was an unwavering loyalty and glory, forged in the crucible of blood and fire, until death.

Ian raised his hand, and a gentle starlight lifted everyone up.

"Each of you should return to your place and fulfill your duties. The peace and tranquility of this world still depends on your efforts."

"Yes!" The thirteen guards responded in unison, their burning passion in their eyes subsiding and turning into unwavering resolve.

After bowing in turn, they silently left the hall and returned to their respective posts and duties.

The hall returned to tranquility.

Ian stepped out of the Starry Palace and stood atop the highest steps, overlooking the kingdom he had created.

Under the bright sunshine, the city was operating smoothly, and in the distance, the protective light membrane of the barrier appeared and disappeared on the horizon, radiating stable and pure energy fluctuations.

Six years ago, this was a place of despair.

Six years later, this place will be a land of hope for humanity.

In the future, it will also be... a holy land for the human race.

He slowly raised his right hand, palm up, his mind stirring slightly.

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But with him at the center, an invisible "rule" quietly changed.

In the square in front of the palace, all the guards and the occasional civilian staff who passed by felt a slight lightness in their bodies.

It was as if gravity had been precisely lowered by a fraction, making the air fresher and even the sunlight seem a bit warmer.

"Blue Hole Mountain...Starry Territory..."

Ian murmured to himself, his dark eyes reflecting the clear blue sky and the prosperous city.

At a deeper level, it represents a calm and strategic plan for the future.

There was also a profound thought, known only to him, concerning the two worlds.

"The foundation is laid; it is time to advance to a higher level and explore the true nature of this world and the source of its abyss."

Ian's voice echoed across the mountaintop, calm yet carrying an undeniable authority.

My gaze pierced through the clouds and fell into the distance.

There, the outline of a bustling town can be vaguely seen.

Crimson Cloud City.

Six years ago it was still in ruins, but now it is the most prosperous trading hub within a radius of thousands of miles.

And all of this...

It was all built by his projected body, Li Xing, over six years.

The corrupted beast retreated five thousand miles away.

Seven cities and thirty-six towns were included in the shelter.

All members of the Star Guard solidified into form.

The business alliance has become the strongest logistical ally.

As for Li Xing himself, he was at the peak of the Manifestation stage, only one step away from the True Form stage.

All of this...

"Not enough."

Ian murmured to himself, his dark eyes reflecting the vast landscape.