Gently rubbing the lifelike dragon carved on the jade pendant with my fingertips, its icy touch miraculously calmed my anxious heart. The words "Kong Family" in the letter felt like a key, unlocking long-sealed memories. Faint, fragmented images flickered across my mind—towering architecture, people in strange attire, and... the gentle faces of my parents.
"Child, do not be afraid. You were born extraordinary and carry an important mission..." An ethereal voice echoed in my ear, a voice that felt both familiar yet imbued with an ancient and mysterious power.
I snapped my eyes open, but the sight before me left me in utter shock. The modest room had vanished, replaced by a vast, boundless starry sky where twinkling stars seemed close enough to touch.
Chapter 26