The New World was immersed in the joy of victory, and people rebuilt their homes on the ruins, with life gradually returning to normal.
But the members of the vanguard understood that peace was only temporary, and that unknown dangers always lurked in the vastness of the universe.
Eric devoted himself to scientific research, conducting in-depth studies on the material and energy samples brought back from the dark core region.
He hopes to use this to uncover the nature of dark forces and make better preparations for potential future crises.
During his research, Eric discovered that these dark energies seemed to conceal the imprint of an ancient civilization, a discovery that greatly shocked him.
After months of tireless effort, he successfully deciphered some of the information contained in the markings, learning that in the distant past, there once existed a highly advanced cosmic civilization that caused a cosmic-level catastrophe due to its excessive pursuit of power, and that the dark power was the remnant of that catastrophe.
Liz, on the other hand, dedicated herself to the improvement and inheritance of magical arts. Combining her experience in combat, she created a series of magical arts that were more defensive and supportive.
At the same time, she opened a special course at Starry Academy to cultivate a new generation of sorcerers, teaching them not only to master powerful sorcery, but also to use sorcery to protect life and maintain the balance of nature.
At the Alliance headquarters, Chen Xiao and Gong Huilan were busy building a more comprehensive space defense system.
They convened wise men, scholars, and elites from various fields across the continent to discuss strategies for dealing with future crises.
By establishing closer communication networks and mutual assistance agreements with different extraterrestrial civilizations, they hope to achieve information sharing and coordinated operations when a crisis strikes again.
However, the peaceful days did not last long.
One day, the Alliance's cosmic monitoring station detected a set of unusual energy fluctuations originating from a distant galaxy cluster.
Analysis revealed that while this energy fluctuation differed from the previous dark forces, it still posed a significant threat.
Chen Xiao and Gong Huilan realized that a new crisis was quietly approaching.
They quickly assembled the vanguard members to discuss countermeasures.
Eric proposed that, based on the characteristics of the energy fluctuations, this could be a new type of cosmic energy storm, powerful enough to destroy an entire galaxy.
If it cannot be stopped in time, it will cause incalculable damage to the multiverse.
The group decided that the vanguard team would set off again to the source of the abnormal energy fluctuations, to find the truth and a solution.
The vanguard team, aboard upgraded interstellar ships, set off towards an unknown galaxy cluster.
Along the way, they encountered various cosmic phenomena, such as intense radiation belts and regions of black holes with anomalous gravity.
But thanks to Eric's meticulous modifications to the spaceship and the close cooperation of the team members, they escaped danger time and time again.
When the vanguard arrived at the target galaxy cluster, they were stunned by the sight before them.
The entire galaxy cluster seemed to be shrouded in a strange energy film, with the stars inside flickering with unstable light and the planets' orbits severely deviated.
At the core of the galaxy cluster, a massive energy vortex is forming, constantly devouring the surrounding matter and energy.
The team members cautiously approached the energy vortex and began their probe.
During the exploration, they discovered that this energy vortex was not formed naturally, but was controlled by a mysterious alien civilization.
This alien civilization possesses an advanced technology that can warp spacetime and manipulate energy. They are attempting to use this energy vortex to create a passage to other dimensions in order to gain greater power.
However, their experiment went out of control, causing the energy vortex to expand continuously, which could trigger a chain reaction at any time, destroying the entire galaxy cluster and even the surrounding universe.
The vanguard knew the situation was critical and they had to stop this insane plan as soon as possible.
They communicated with the extraterrestrial civilization, attempting to persuade them to stop the experiments.
However, the alien civilization ignored the vanguard's warnings, believing their plan was the only way to achieve civilizational evolution.
After negotiations broke down, the vanguard had to take action.
Based on the data from the detection of the energy vortex, Eric devised a risky plan.
He planned to use the energy amplification device on the spaceship to focus the crystal energy into a powerful beam of energy, which would then strike the core node of the energy vortex, disrupt its energy structure, and thus prevent the energy vortex from expanding further.
However, this plan carries enormous risks. If the energy beam is not powerful enough or the impact point is not accurate, it may trigger a violent explosion of the energy vortex, causing the entire galaxy cluster to be destroyed instantly.
After careful consideration, Chen Xiao and Gong Huilan decided to support Eric's plan.
They organized their team members to complete all the necessary preparations, while Liz led the sorcerers to apply various protective spells to the spaceship to enhance its survivability under energy impact.
Once everything was ready, Eric activated the energy amplification device.
The crystal energy continuously converges and compresses within the device, eventually forming a dazzling energy beam that shoots towards the core node of the energy vortex.
The moment the energy beam touched the core node, the entire universe seemed to freeze.
Immediately afterwards, the energy vortex trembled violently, and powerful energy fluctuations spread outward.
The vanguard's spaceship shook violently amidst the energy fluctuations, and its protective magic was gradually on the verge of collapse under the powerful energy impact.
But the team members did not give up. With their tenacious will and superb piloting skills, they worked hard to maintain the stability of the spacecraft.
After several long minutes, the energy vortex finally stopped expanding and began to gradually shrink.
The alien civilization, realizing its plan had failed, attempted to escape.
But Chen Xiao and Gong Huilan were not about to let them off easily, and led their team in pursuit.
In a fierce chase, the vanguard successfully captured the leader of the alien civilization and destroyed their core equipment used to control the energy vortex.
As the energy vortex completely dissipated, the galaxy cluster gradually returned to calm.
The vanguard's heroic actions once again saved countless lives, and their deeds became legendary throughout the universe.
Upon returning to the mainland, the vanguard received an even warmer welcome.
However, they did not bask in the joy of victory, but instead gained a deeper understanding that peace in the universe requires the joint efforts of all civilizations.
They decided to establish a center for the exchange of cosmic civilizations on the mainland, inviting representatives from various cosmic civilizations to come and exchange ideas and cooperate, jointly explore the mysteries of the universe, and jointly safeguard the peace and tranquility of the multiverse.
From then on, the members of the vanguard continued their journey in a new mission, and their stories inspired generations of people to bravely face unknown challenges and strive tirelessly for a better future for the universe.
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