JFWCM Chapter 83

by Volare

The Interstellar is Distant

In those quiet moments, when Jiang Wan’yuan stood alone in front of the wooden house, gazing at the Earth’s sky, her thoughts would invariably drift to the distant interstellar space, to the direction where Yi Shang was. She often recalled the fragments of time spent with Yi Shang at the Starlight Academy, those days of exploring knowledge together and facing challenges side by side, like brilliant stars, inlaid in the depths of her memory.

Yi Shang’s aloofness was a unique charm in Jiang Wan’yuan’s eyes. Only she could see the gentle and ardent heart hidden beneath Yi Shang’s cold exterior. The bond between them was like the most resilient link in the universe, never weakening even across vast distances. Jiang Wan’yuan remembered them strolling in the campus garden, when Yi Shang would casually pick a small flower and hand it to her. At that moment, the tenderness in Yi Shang’s eyes could melt the entire universe.

And then there were Lin Jichuan and Zhang Yao, whose companionship and support Jiang Wan’yuan also missed dearly. Lin Jichuan’s courage and decisiveness, Zhang Yao’s intelligence and meticulousness – in those shared moments, they were like a close-knit team, each indispensable. Jiang Wan’yuan thought that if they were by her side at this moment, they might face these unknown challenges with greater composure.

Jiang Wan’yuan knew that after she became separated from Yi Shang and the others, they must also be trying their best to find her. She imagined Yi Shang piloting a spaceship, traversing the interstellar space, not missing any possible clues, her firm gaze and persistent expression seemingly right before her eyes. How Jiang Wan’yuan wished to reunite with them again, to share these experiences together, to continue exploring the mysteries of the universe together.

As time went on, Jiang Wan’yuan traveled further and further down the road of safeguarding universal peace, and her name spread throughout the interstellar space. Many young interstellar explorers were inspired by her and joined the ranks of maintaining cosmic order. Jiang Wan’yuan established an interstellar alliance organization, bringing together people of lofty ideals from various planets, all working together towards a common goal.

At a meeting of the alliance, a member from a distant planet brought shocking news. He said that strange phenomena had appeared in a mysterious star region, seemingly related to an ancient and powerful force. This star region was shrouded in a layer of mysterious mist, and most of the spaceships that entered it never returned. But according to some explorers who managed to escape by chance, hidden deep within the mist were secrets that could change the structure of the universe.

Jiang Wan’yuan knew the importance of this news, and she decided to lead an elite squad to that mysterious star region to find out. In the days leading up to the departure, Jiang Wan’yuan thought of Yi Shang even more frequently. She thought that if Yi Shang were here, she would provide many valuable suggestions for this operation. Yi Shang’s keen perception of energy fluctuations and in-depth understanding of interstellar technology could be key assistance for this expedition.

Finally, the expedition set out on its journey. As the spaceship approached the mysterious star region, Jiang Wan’yuan saw the thick mist through the porthole. It was like a sleeping behemoth, exuding an unsettling aura. The spaceship slowly entered the mist, and everything around it became blurred, and various instruments began to show abnormal fluctuations.

“Everyone, stay alert and proceed according to the plan,” Jiang Wan’yuan said through the communication channel, her voice firm and steady, but in her heart, she couldn’t help but think of Yi Shang. If she were by her side, she would feel more at ease.

After groping forward in the mist for some time, the expedition suddenly encountered a strong gravitational field. The spaceship shook violently, as if it would be torn apart at any moment. Jiang Wan’yuan quickly directed the team members to adjust the spaceship’s energy shield while looking for a way to escape the gravitational field. During the tense operation, the image of Yi Shang calmly dealing with crises appeared in Jiang Wan’yuan’s mind. She told herself that she must be as calm and composed as Yi Shang.

After some effort, they finally managed to break free from the shackles of the gravitational field. However, before they could breathe a sigh of relief, a group of strangely shaped alien creatures attacked the spaceship. These creatures were extremely fast and emitted a strange light. They surrounded the spaceship and launched continuous attacks.

Jiang Wan’yuan immediately activated the spaceship’s weapon system and engaged in combat with the alien creatures. In the fierce exchange of fire, Jiang Wan’yuan discovered that these alien creatures seemed to be controlled by some kind of consciousness. Their attacks seemed chaotic, but in reality, they had a certain pattern. She remembered that Yi Shang had once analyzed the enemy’s attack patterns to find weaknesses and achieve victory in a similar situation. Therefore, Jiang Wan’yuan concentrated on observing the alien creatures’ movements, trying to find their flaws.

After some observation, Jiang Wan’yuan finally discovered that the light on the alien creatures’ bodies would flicker at a specific frequency before launching an attack. She quickly informed the team members of this discovery and asked everyone to adjust the attack rhythm of their weapons according to this pattern. With everyone’s joint efforts, they successfully repelled the alien creatures.

As the expedition delved deeper into the mist, they discovered a huge interstellar relic. This relic exuded a mysterious aura and was surrounded by a powerful energy field. Jiang Wan’yuan led the team members cautiously closer to the relic. At the entrance of the relic, they found some ancient runes and patterns. Jiang Wan’yuan carefully studied these runes, and she was surprised to find that these runes had similarities to those she had seen in the far north.

Just then, a powerful energy wave suddenly emanated from inside the relic, and a dazzling light shot out from the depths of the relic. Jiang Wan’yuan realized that they had triggered some mechanism of the relic. In the light, a huge figure gradually emerged, a giant composed of pure energy, its eyes flashing with blue flames, as if scrutinizing these uninvited guests.

“Prepare for battle!” Jiang Wan’yuan shouted. Although she was nervous, she was filled with courage at the thought of Yi Shang and the others. She knew that no matter how great the difficulties, she could not retreat, because she was shouldering the mission of safeguarding universal peace and bearing the deep friendship with Yi Shang and the others.

The energy giant slowly walked towards the expedition, each step causing the ground to shake violently. Jiang Wan’yuan quickly analyzed the giant’s energy composition and discovered that although the giant’s core energy was powerful, there was a brief energy gap. She decisively commanded the team members to concentrate their firepower on its core when the giant’s energy gap appeared.

In the fierce battle, Jiang Wan’yuan constantly paid attention to the situation on the battlefield. She constantly adjusted her tactics, leading the team members in a desperate fight against the energy giant. At a critical moment, Jiang Wan’yuan remembered something Yi Shang had once said to her: “Trust your own judgment, we will definitely succeed.” This sentence was like a beacon in the darkness, giving her strength.

Finally, with the unremitting efforts of the expedition, they successfully hit the core of the energy giant. The giant crashed down and dissipated into a cloud of energy smoke in the air. Jiang Wan’yuan and the team members cheered, they had successfully broken through the first line of defense of the relic.

Entering the interior of the relic, Jiang Wan’yuan found that it was filled with various advanced technological devices and mysterious symbols. She knew that this was where the key to unlocking the secrets of the mysterious star region lay. During the exploration, Jiang Wan’yuan became even more determined to find Yi Shang and the others. She believed that only by reuniting could they better cope with future challenges and safeguard the peace and tranquility of the universe.

In the days that followed, Jiang Wan’yuan and her team members continued to explore the relic. They did not know what they would encounter ahead, but Jiang Wan’yuan’s heart was full of hope.