Cocolia's words left Dan Heng silent, further solidifying his suspicion that the Grand Protector was not right.
The Star Core indeed possessed immense power.
But up until now.
Only one being in the entire universe could harness its strength.
And that was Star, who was right beside them.
After all, Yarilo-VI was a planet that had been cut off from the universe for 700 years.
How could they even think about using the Star Core's power?
Furthermore, yesterday, during their conversation with Shiva.
They learned that the City Builders, in order to save themselves.
Had been researching ways to eliminate the Star Core for a long time.
Yet, upon Cocolia's ascension to power.
She promptly terminated all research aimed at eliminating the Star Core.
No matter the explanation.
Ending such research was akin to cutting off any chance of survival.
After all, following normal logic.
Belobog was on the brink of destruction. Given such an opportunity, any leader concerned with the greater good would choose to try.
But Cocolia acted as if she was wary of them.
Of course, they weren't strangers to this kind of situation.
To put it bluntly…
This Grand Protector was highly likely to have been influenced by the Star Core.
“Yearning for the power of the Star Core, to destroy you?”
“Ha! You overestimate yourselves. If we truly had the intention to destroy you, we would have already done it.”
“Do you think you can stand before this King and spout such nonsense?”
As Dan Heng fell into deep thought, Chen Xu suddenly spoke up.
These words.
Immediately escalated the tension in the room to another level.
Especially Bronya.
Her palms were sweating with anxiety.
“Mr. Chen Xu? Don't be impulsive!”
Dan Heng, startled, immediately spoke to dissuade him.
He was genuinely afraid!
What if Chen Xu, in a fit of rage, just flipped the table?
That wouldn't be a joke.
“Exactly! Don't mistake kindness for weakness. You must understand that the person standing before you possesses power exceeding even a Star God's Envoy, comparable to a Star God.”
“The Star Core is nothing more than a sesame seed to him.”
“With such power assisting you, why wouldn't you accept it?”
On the side, March 7th also, for the first time, stood up for Chen Xu.
To be honest, as Trailblazers.
They sought neither fame nor fortune.
They had helped countless people in countless worlds.
They had gone to such lengths.
But today, they were being accused in such a manner.
She was also angry.
Even a clay figure can have its temper, and a rabbit will bite when cornered!
“What?”
March 7th's words.
Caused a jolt of surprise in everyone present, from Cocolia and Bronya to the Silvermane Guards.
They unconsciously took a step back, distancing themselves from Chen Xu.
Despite being cut off from the universe for centuries.
They still held faith in the Star God.
They still understood what a Star God's Envoy was.
Those Envoys possessed terrifying powers, capable of devastating entire planets.
But this young girl said that.
This man, standing before them, had power far exceeding an Envoy.
Comparable to a Star God?
That was terrifying!
For a moment, Cocolia, Bronya, and the Silvermane Guards fell silent.
None dared to act rashly.
“Before things become irreversible.”
“Tell us where the Star Core is.”
“If you don't…”
“We will handle it ourselves!”
“Of course, I hope you don't hinder us in the process. Remember, this isn't advice, it's a notification!”
Chen Xu stared at Cocolia, his voice calm.
But these words…
To Cocolia's ears, they felt like a bucket of cold water, leaving her utterly chilled.
How could she not know that the source of their current suffering was the Star Core?
Yet, the City Builders had sacrificed themselves one after another.
Who had found a way to eliminate the Star Core?
Moreover, even if such a method existed.
She didn't believe that sealing something so dangerous would come without a price, that the other party wouldn't have their own motives.
Furthermore, through the Star Core, she had clearly seen a future of hope for Belobog.
The Star Core had promised her that it would lead this planet to a better tomorrow.
But these outsiders, who knew nothing.
Were they going to destroy Belobog's tomorrow?
She would never allow it!
“Very well! I will take you to the Star Core…”
“But before that, I have a question.”
“If the Star Core is truly sealed, will the hardships Belobog is currently facing vanish?”
With this thought, Cocolia, her eyes ablaze, gazed at Chen Xu and the others.
“The Star Core has been embedded in your planet for far too long!”
“Even if it is sealed, your planet will still suffer the effects of rifts and the cold wave in the short term.”
“Furthermore, those resurrected by the Anti-Matter Legion, the Lunars, will also awaken!”
“These will require time to eliminate.”
“However, compared to the current situation, things will improve.”
Dan Heng, after a moment of silence, shook his head.
This Star Core, whoever encounters it, is cursed!
Just like a sick person.
Even after being cured, there's still a recovery period.
Also, no one knows.
How this thing came to be.
Some say it was the seeds sown by the Destroyer Star God.
But this claim.
Clearly doesn't hold water.
The Star Core is less a seed sown by Nanuk.
And more that Nanuk is manipulating the Anti-Matter Legion.
Collecting these seeds…
“Oh? So that's how it is?”
Cocolia narrowed her eyes, her resolve strengthening.
To end this world's suffering through the Star Core.
Belobog has endured so much pain for so long.
It cannot bear any more.
She had made up her mind.
No one would destroy Belobog's tomorrow.
Even if it meant her death!
To become a vessel, a carrier of the Star Core with her own body.
She would not hesitate.
“Dan Heng, you are wrong.”
“Isn't this world just about those mere cold waves and tiny rift creatures?”
“It's quite simple to help them eradicate these issues.”
But then, Chen Xu again made a shocking statement.
“Hmm?”
These words caused the Trailblazer group…
And Cocolia's group, to be stunned once more.
Their hearts trembled in disbelief.
What had they just heard?
Chen Xu had said that eliminating the rifts and the cold wave?
Was simple?
Are you kidding? Is the influence of the Star Core that easily eliminated?
“This…?”
Dan Heng twitched his lips, opening his mouth, but unable to speak.
Alright. Chen Xu's capabilities were undeniable.
If anyone else had said these words.
He would have considered it bragging.
He might even feel that it defied logic.
But Chen Xu, well, nothing seemed impossible for him.
“I said, Chen Xu, don't joke around.”
“Do you really have a way?”
March 7th, recovering from her shock, approached Chen Xu.
She whispered, almost inaudibly.
After all, if you boasted and couldn't deliver!
Then you'd lose face!