Rising from the Ashes (Andrew) novel Chapter 2295

The next day, Andrew received the Blackstar Crystal that Brielle had sent over. It was about the size of his palm and looked more like an amethyst than anything else. When he held it in his hand, it felt ice-cold to the touch.

When something was black to the extreme, it became purple.

This crystal seemed to have some kind of mystical energy flowing within it. Aspen looked at it curiously and asked, "Honey, is this thing actually going to help you?"

Andrew smiled and said, "Only one way to find out."

Sheena walked over, pursing her lips as she said, "The Blackstar Crystal leans toward dark energy. For martial artists, it does more harm than good. If you use it directly, at best it's a waste, and at worst it could damage your body."

Andrew nodded slightly. "That may be true, but my body can handle it."

Sheena rolled her eyes even harder and said, "Last night, you guys made quite a commotion at the Grand Hall. I heard even General Turman was furious about it. His prized student, Luna, claims she knows who was behind it."

Andrew replied calmly, "So what if she knows? I don't care."

Sheena replied, "This morning, the military already sent people to question you, but I turned them away. No one dared to step foot inside. But remember, while you're safe within the Lloyd family's walls, the outside world isn't so forgiving. I just came to remind you to watch yourself."

With that, she flipped her high ponytail and strode off.

Andrew chuckled. For all her attitude, she really had his back.

Gripping the Blackstar Crystal, he began channeling his energy. Then, visibly, the palm-sized Blackstar Crystal began melting like a candle.

However, the melted liquid did not fall to the ground. Instead, it gathered in the air, forming a mass. Within it, the substance seemed alive, consuming itself and bubbling audibly.

Aspen watched with curiosity and could not help but move closer.

Andrew shouted, "Don't move! If even a drop of that touches you, the consequences could be unpredictable!"

Aspen's face went pale, and she quickly stepped back.

Andrew carefully reached out his hand to touch the black substance floating in the air. The substance instantly clung to his palm like it had come alive. The mass lifted its tip like a serpent raising its head, then morphed into a sharp spike that suddenly drilled into his flesh.

Andrew let out a muffled groan, his face losing all color. In just a few moments, all the energy from the Blackstar Crystal had entered his body.

Suddenly, he felt his vision go black, and excruciating pain shot through his energy core. However, his mind remained crystal clear. Fighting through the intense pain, he began channeling his energy, circulating it through his meridians.

The energy from the Blackstar Crystal began battling with the true energy in his energy core.

This was exactly the effect Andrew wanted. Only this way could he create an impact on the seal around his energy core.

When he felt the seemingly unbreakable seal beginning to waver, Andrew was delighted.

There was hope!

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