On the new campus of Dreamvale Supreme Academy, beside a clear and tranquil artificial lake whose surface occasionally flickers with purple and black lightning, Andrew Han sits quietly on a wooden bench at the water's edge.
The wooden bench is five meters long, designed for resting.
The sky is bright and clear, not a cloud in sight. He leans gently against the bench, his left hand resting on the armrest.
"Soul-Will."
Andrew Han gazes blankly at the lake's surface, lost in thought.
At this moment, the Soul Crystal-Diamond at the very center of his Mindscape spins violently, radiating brilliance and suffused with the golden-red majesty that belongs to the Starlight Tier.
It is like a crystal diamond, subtly ascending.
As if recreating the dawn of creation, replaying the vast heavens.
"About to advance to Third-Order Constant Light." Andrew Han closes his eyes, reflecting silently. "It seems the Soul Crystal-Diamond has triggered the breakthrough on its own. My subconscious is truly astonishing."
Inspiration Crystal-Diamond, Consciousness Crystal-Diamond, and now the Soul Crystal-Diamond.
In truth, back then, Inspiration was simply powerful—nothing particularly special about it. Only after repeatedly entering the Berserker State did Inspiration gradually evolve, eventually becoming tangible and condensing into the form of a crystal-diamond.
As if a single lineage, constantly inherited and passed down.
Above Inspiration came Consciousness, and now, having reached the Starlight Tier, the Soul Crystal-Diamond was born—all fundamentally similar to the Inspiration Crystal-Diamond.
Simply put—
The root source of everything lies in the Inspiration Crystal-Diamond.
"And the origin of the Inspiration Crystal-Diamond..."
"If my guess is correct, it should be due to the Graywhite Aura or the Berserker State."
This was Andrew Han's earlier speculation. Comparing it bit by bit with his own experience, he continuously refined the theory—its accuracy and credibility quite high.
So—
Whether Graywhite Aura or Berserker State, the fundamental cause is always the Graywhite Aura.
After all, without the influence of Graywhite Aura, there would be no Berserker State.
Thinking of this, Andrew Han frowned slightly: "If you trace it to the root, everything comes down to the Graywhite Aura."
He couldn't help but ponder: Graywhite Aura must be the residual trace of destiny, akin to the decay caused by the passage of time.
However—
Time's decay cannot be refined, but the residual traces of destiny's changes can manifest as Graywhite Aura and be absorbed into his body.
Hoo, hoo.
Lightning flickers faintly on the lake's surface. A cool breeze brushes Andrew Han's quiet face; no one knows he is advancing his Soul-Will to Third-Order Constant Light within the Starlight Tier.
Occasionally, someone passes by, leading a pet.
There are also intelligent cleaning devices, emitting a buzzing sound as they circle the bench, sweeping away all bits of grass and dust.
Andrew Han pays no attention: "Everything began on that early March afternoon, sitting in the third row by the classroom window. My memories of my previous life surfaced, and I gained the ability to sense and absorb Graywhite Aura."
Wait!
Memories from my previous life!
Andrew Han's heart trembled: "Those vague memories from my past life only span five years—extremely brief, not much crucial information, yet they stir emotions from the depths of my soul, making me feel profound hatred."
It was because of that hatred that he became obsessed with martial arts.
It was those memories that made him understand the preciousness of ordinary life, and the true value of strength.
Yet—
Up to now, those memories have been fading, about to vanish.
Like ripples on the lake, gradually smoothing out with the passage of time, until finally they are gone without a trace.
If Andrew Han hadn't thought about this, he might never have noticed.
"How is that possible?"
Andrew Han was puzzled: "Now that I'm a Starlight-tier lifeform, eidetic memory is trivial—I shouldn't be able to forget anything."
Even if those memories are the result of destiny's evolution, it shouldn't be like this.
Hoo, hoo.
The breeze continues to blow as Andrew Han pinches the bridge of his nose.
He sorts out his thoughts, clarifying the questions he urgently needs to answer: First, can cultivation and evolution in the vast starry sky touch upon the elusive concept of destiny? Second, is there any record of anomalies in memories from previous lives? Third, are there other phenomena similar to Graywhite Aura...
Andrew Han is deep in contemplation.
A couple approaches, both wearing the standardized uniforms—they are students of Dreamvale Supreme Academy.
"Hm?"
Andrew Han glances over, a bit curious.
The boy's skin has a purplish tint, with purple hair like eyebrows growing at his brow, and a nose ring—extremely unconventional, not at all gentle in appearance.
Beside him sits a girl in a white school uniform—she is a Commonline Human.
"Commonline Humans." Andrew Han was amazed: "We people of Blue Earth and Huaguo are Commonline Humans. Even with the vastness of the starry sky, tastes should be similar. What does this girl see in that boy?"
To be honest, that purple-skinned youth is really quite ugly.
Besides his dull skin, muscular build, thick lips, and rough, booming voice, he really has no other features.
The couple is arguing, apparently about whether to eat off campus.
"Sophie Su." The purple-skinned youth frowned, scratching his sparse hair: "Why do we have to eat out? I think the academy cafeteria is tastier. Of course, if you want to go out, I'm fine with it—but you'll have to treat."
The fair-skinned girl retorted angrily, "How many times have I treated you?" As she spoke, she glanced at Andrew Han sitting nearby, a bit embarrassed and hesitant to continue.
But the purple-skinned youth didn't care. He curled his lip: "Can't help it, I don't have money. You still do, right? If not, just ask your dad for more."
As he finished speaking, he flicked the metal ring on his nose and leaned back on the bench, completely indifferent.
Purple lightning flickers on the lake, casting a faint glow on their faces. The purple-skinned youth squints, utterly unconcerned by the girl's anger.
A gentle breeze carried the couple's argument past Andrew Han, leaving him speechless.
He had only wanted a quiet stroll, but ended up witnessing a lovers' quarrel. At least his Soul-Will breakthrough was complete; Andrew rose and quietly left.
Andrew walked along the lightning-lit artificial lake toward the campus gate.
It was time for him to leave.
However, after walking just thirty meters, he heard a crisp sound behind him—a slap—followed by the girl's sobs and the purple-skinned youth's muttered curses.
Andrew glanced back: "..."
He couldn't be bothered to get involved, but he did feel a bit sorry for the girl.
The scene felt oddly familiar. Back in Southridge Province on Earth, the influx of African immigrants had created similar sights in the eyes of the locals.
Forget it.
"I should head back." With a calm expression, Andrew walked past the lightning-lit artificial lake, passed distinctive teaching buildings, crossed the gravity-flow waterfall, and left Dreamvale Supreme Academy.
The docking area on Dreamvale Star has been fully repaired.
The Green Mountain's warp engines are nearly fully charged.
"Let's depart."
Andrew Han leaves the academy, steps into the air, and instantly ascends a million meters into the sky. A column of cyan light erupts over the academy gates, leaving countless onlookers stunned and in awe of a Starlight-tier being.
This time, Andrew does not formally notify the other Starlight-tier experts of his departure.
Whoosh!
The Green Mountain leaves the docking area, hovering briefly before its warp engines activate. It enters curvature flight, leaving behind only a brilliant, indescribable warp trail.
Mira Yu, Anya Sun, and the other Starlight-tier experts who rushed out can only stare blankly at the departing Green Mountain, all silent, their feelings truly complicated.
......
The warp engine's travel speed surpasses light by several times.
During the journey, Andrew consolidates his Soul-Will realm in the cultivation area, while his martial arts cultivation nears the peak of Fourth-Order Cosmic Light.
Time flows by like water.
After about two months, the Green Mountain arrives at the location of Chenriver Palace—a vast, milky-white nebula suspended in the starry void.
At the same time.
A Stellar Palace-tier female elder of the Pink-Skin Humans also arrives at blue Earth.
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