Upon returning to Interstellar Alliance Headquarters, Ava and Xavier became the focus of universal admiration. The Alliance hosted a grand celebration for them, and representatives from various planets offered their sincere thanks and respect. However, neither Ava nor Xavier felt any inclination to bask in the glory, deeply aware as they were that the universe was fraught with peril and that peace was merely a fleeting illusion.
As soon as the celebration concluded, they immediately plunged into reviewing and researching their recent adventure into the Forbidden Land. Xavier led a scientific research team in conducting an in-depth analysis of the mysterious crystal samples collected from the rift, attempting to unlock the secrets hidden within them. After days of research, they discovered that these crystals not only possessed powerful spatial repair capabilities but were also intricately linked to the universe's energy circulation system.
Meanwhile, Ava devoted her full attention to streamlining the Interstellar Alliance's defense systems. Through her thorough investigation, she realized with increasing clarity that their current defensive strength was wholly inadequate when confronted with the mysterious and entirely unknown threats originating from beyond the cosmos.
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