Free Web NovelThe visitor was not a physical entity, but a flowing silhouette of starlight, its outline vaguely human-like but without specific features.
The silhouette was surrounded by a very faint dust of time, as if it had been wandering for a long while.
“Thank you for accepting me.” The silhouette’s voice came directly through resonance, gentle and slightly raspy, “My name is the Memory Patroller, and I come from the Chrono-Drift Zone.
I followed the ripples {N•o•v•e•l•i•g•h•t} of the river of light, sensing that this place held the lamplight to contain echoes, and the courage to face the silence.”
Bai Cheng’s figure appeared on the reception platform via mirror projection, “The Starfire Archives records stories and guards existence. Memory Patroller, what is your intention?”
The silhouette nodded slightly,
“I patrol the edges of the Star Abyss, recording fragments forgotten by mainstream history. freewebnovёl.ƈom
Recently, I passed through a silent star sector and observed an abnormal assembly of World Government fleets; their movements are related to a newborn Faith Nebula.
I did not wish to intervene in any conflict, but deep within that star sector, I sensed something you might care about.”
He paused, and ripples appeared in the starlight silhouette, “Hidden there is an Echo Validation Field left behind by the Old Observers.
It is neither a prison nor a silence device, but a large-scale Experimental Field used to test echo resilience and observe changes under extreme rule pressure.
It should have closed with the departure of the Old Observers, but recently, its core validation unit has shown signs of an abnormal restart.”
Lu Duo’s Emerald Network fluctuated slightly, “A validation field restart? Could it be related to the World Government?”
“Unsure.” The Memory Patroller’s voice was steady, “But the spacetime fragments I recorded show that during the validation field's last active period, it had brief contact with the predecessor civilization of the Infinite Realm.
During that contact, the Old Observers left behind some raw data regarding rule adaptability and faith stability. That data, theoretically, is still sealed deep within the validation field.”
Yu Nian said softly, “If the World Government obtains that data, they might find a way to strip symbiotic faith or even catalyze the reverse transformation of the heart tree.”
Bai Cheng was silent for a moment, her silver eyes deep, “The location of the validation field?”
A wisp of starlight separated from the Memory Patroller’s silhouette, transforming into star chart coordinates that gently floated toward the mirror.
“The coordinates are here. However, there are still spacetime turbulences and remnants of old defense mechanisms on the periphery of the validation field; forcing entry might trigger more complex rule reactions.
Due to a recorder's oath, I cannot intervene directly, but if you need, I can provide the paths and avoidance points I know.”
Bai Cheng took the coordinates, and the book of commonality automatically recorded them.
The light of the oath of starlight flowed over the coordinates for a moment, and she looked up at the Memory Patroller, “This information is vital; the Archives will remember this kindness.
Would you like to rest here for a while? The waters of the river of light can wash away the dust of travel.”
The silhouette swayed gently, “Thank you, but I must continue my patrol. I only wish for the starlight to burn long and bright, illuminating more forgotten corners.”
After saying this, his figure gradually faded, like starlight melting into the night, leaving only that wisp of coordinate information about the validation field still flickering on the mirror.
The reception platform returned to tranquility. Bai Cheng turned and looked toward her gathered companions.
“The situation is more complicated than expected.” Her voice was clear, “The World Government not only covets the Faith Nebula but may also seek the legacy of the Old Observers to achieve their goals.
If the data in the validation field falls into their hands, the heart tree and the newborn civilizations will face a more sophisticated threat.”
Flames leaped on Red Flame’s spaulders, “We need to enter the validation field first to obtain or block that data.”
Leng Ningxue quickly analyzed the coordinates, “The path is feasible, but the spacetime turbulence zone requires precise navigation. Mirror refraction can open a temporary stable passage, but the duration is limited.”
Zi Yuan’s long blade hummed low, “Then we finish this quickly. If there are guards inside the validation field, I will clear the way.”
Lightning faintly flickered around Blue Bird, “Just the right time to stretch my legs.”
Bai Cheng nodded, her gaze sweeping over everyone, “This operation must be covert and swift. Lu Duo and Yu Nian, continue to stabilize the heart tree remotely while maintaining resonance alerts with the newborn civilizations to guard against World Government movements.
Red Flame, Huang Yu, and Lan Xiaoyu will stay behind at the Archives to strengthen defenses and maintain normal operations.
Leng Ningxue, provide full coverage with the Mirror Eye, assisting with path calculations and rearguard support.”
She finally looked at Zi Yuan and Blue Bird, “You two will come with me. The dawn has a smaller profile, suitable for infiltration.
Our objective is the validation field’s core database; we will retrieve or destroy the relevant data and then evacuate, avoiding entanglement with any leftover mechanisms.”
“The operation time is set for twelve hours from now. Before then, prepare fully and check all resonance equipment.” Bai Cheng closed the book of commonality, the light of the oath of starlight flowing like mercury,
“This journey is not for conquest, but to protect a glimmer of hope. May the echoes of the Star Abyss not betray our original intentions.” frёewebηovel.cѳm
Everyone responded solemnly and dispersed to prepare.
Bai Cheng walked back to the Mirror Corridor alone, looking toward that deep star sector pointed to by the coordinates.
There was no starlight there, only the shadows of an old era and an Experimental Field that was still whispering.
The journey has never been smooth; there are always undercurrents behind the thorns. But since the starlight has been lit, it should illuminate the path ahead, regardless of where it leads.
Twelve hours later, the dawn will set sail again, heading toward the Experimental Field of the past to cut off a threat that might point toward the future.
And the lamplight of the Archives remains warm and bright.
Outside the window, the Star Abyss is boundless, and the echoes are distant. The river of light is like a ribbon, connecting the scattered sparks and every silent stand.
A new chapter is being slowly written in the pulse of the Star Abyss.
The twelve hours of preparation time passed in a flash.
The dawn hovered silently on the outer edge of the Archives, its hull’s flowing light adjusted to a deep ink blue, almost merging with the background of the starry sky.
The fluctuations of lightning and blade intent were compressed to the minimum, maintaining only the necessary shields and engine operations.
Bai Cheng stood at the front of the bridge, her silver eyes calm.
The book of commonality hovered beside her, the star chart coordinates and path points provided by the Memory Patroller appearing on its pages.
The light of the oath of starlight was restrained like the deep sea, only occasionally flowing with a trace of warm luster at her fingertips.
Zi Yuan checked the resonance state of her long blade one last time; the silver light on the blade was like condensed moonlight, chilling and silent.
Blue Bird leaned against the control console, the lightning at her fingertips turning into a fine power grid wandering around her; her gaze was bright and focused, her usual flightiness long gone.
“Course calibrated.” Leng Ningxue’s communication patched in, her voice very low, as ice-blue data streams scrolled silently on the secondary screen,
“The mirror refraction passage will open when you reach the edge of the turbulence zone, with an estimated duration of forty-seven minutes. I will maintain monitoring throughout; if rule disturbances exceed the threshold, retreat immediately.”
“Understood.” Bai Cheng nodded, “And the Archives?”
“Everything is as usual.” Red Flame’s image responded briefly, “The defense array has been strengthened, and the heart tree resonance is stable.
Lan Xiaoyu has established an emergency medical link, and Huang Yu’s supply line is on standby at any time.”
No more words were needed. The dawn’s engines started, and the ghostly blue tail flame drew an almost invisible trail in the void, quietly sailing toward the coordinates guided by the star chart.
