Witnessing this sudden and drastic turn of events, Xingchenzi felt a pang of intense anxiety.
Clutching the Stellar Bead tightly, he tried once more to unleash its power. However, having suffered massive depletion in the preceding battle, the bead's radiance had dimmed to a faint glimmer. Yet he refused to give up. Concentrating every ounce of his spirit, he sought to awaken the dormant strength within the artifact.
Looking out over the devastation before him, a profound wave of pity stirred in Xingchenzi's heart. No longer hesitating, he tenderly stroked the Stellar Bead with lingering reluctance, murmuring softly, "Old friend, you've suffered much. Let us return together to the sea of stars!"
Chapter 300