đ Astra Long â Inner Hall Plaza
The morning was bright, but something heavy pressed in Astra's chest. The Spirit Egg trembled nonstop.
Thump⊠thump⊠thumpâŠ
Astra placed a hand on his abdomen.
"What is it⊠little one?"
The Egg pulsed harderâ
as if calling to something approaching the sect.
Bai Ruyin noticed him pause.
"Astra? Are you injured?"
He shook his head, eyes narrowing toward the main courtyard.
"No.
Someone is coming."
⥠Chu Feng â Entering the Branch Sect
Chu Feng walked through the sect gates with the escort disciples.
He wasn't strong yetâ
just a Rank 2/3 struggling through bullying and pressure.
But inside him burned a spark.
He wanted to grow.
He wanted to stand tall.
As he stepped inside the sect groundsâ
A warm, ancient pressure washed over him from afar again...
Chu Feng froze.
"What⊠was that?"
He felt no fear.
Justâ
Curiosity.
Comfort.
A strange pull.
Like something in this world understood him.
đŁ Spirit Egg Reaction Explodes
Back in the Inner Hallâ
The Spirit Egg suddenly pulsed so hard
Astra nearly staggered.
THUMPâ THUMPâ THUMP!!!
DING!
[Resonance Detected: High-Potential Entity Approaching]
[Sign-In Node Activated]
[Condition: Face-to-face meeting required]
Astra's breath slowed.
"So⊠it's him."
In his past life, he read about Chu Feng.
He admired him.
But stories are just stories.
"This is the real Chu FengâŠ
not the one in the novel."
Astra's heartbeatâŠ
quickened.
đ« First Glimpse â Two Paths Cross
Chu Feng turned a cornerâ
Astra walked forwardâ
And for the first time,
their eyes met.
BOOMâ
A shockwave burst between them.
Wind spiraled.
Leaves lifted.
Tiles cracked.
Disciples stumbled backward.
"What pressure is this!?"
"Who are those two?!"
Bai Ruyin's eyes widened.
Astra stood calmâ
but every hair on his arm rose.
Chu Feng trembled slightlyâ
yet felt no fear.
OnlyâŠ
Recognition.
⥠Chu Feng's POV
The boy in front of meâŠ
he feels strong.
Not overwhelming.
Not terrifying.
JustâŠ
Right.
A path I want to reach someday.
Chu Feng stepped forward, gripping his wooden sword.
He bowed slightly.
"âŠI'm Chu Feng."
Not pride.
Not submission.
Simple respect.
Astra's lips curved faintly.
đČ Astra's POV
So this is the real Chu Feng.
Not words on a page.
Not a character.
A living boy, stubborn and bright.
Astra bowed back.
"Astra Long."
Their gazes lockedâ
two storms tasting each other's strength.
Astra felt a spark in his chest:
This boy⊠really might become someone terrifying.
đ System Activates â Sign-In Triggered
The moment their eyes met:
DINGâ!!!
[Sign-In Complete: Chu Feng, Destiny Core Character]
[Calculating RewardâŠ]
[Reward Grade: Heavenly Tier]
[DeliveringâŠ]
Astra felt a rush inside his dantianâ
a warm, burning power swirling like a galaxy.
Reward Obtained:
Heaven Vein Strengthening Pill (Otherworld Grade)
Martial Comprehension +20%
Spirit Egg Affinity +3
Hidden Feature Unlocked: Destiny Influence Tracker
Astra exhaled slowly.
Even meeting Chu Feng gives ridiculous rewardsâŠ
He truly is a "main character node."
đł Bai Ruyin Watching
Bai Ruyin's heart tightened.
Why is Astra reacting so strangely?
Why does he look⊠excited?
And why does this newcomer feel like a storm?
She stepped forward protectively.
"Astra, your next training beginsâ"
Astra didn't look back.
Still watching Chu Feng.
Bai Ruyin felt a small pang of jealousy.
She didn't understand it.
But it was real.
đ Mirror Woman Watching
The Heaven Sealing Clan woman observed the mirror.
A slow smile spread.
"So his first bond appearsâŠ
A boy with lightning fate."
She touched the mirror gently.
"Good.
Let all begin..
đ Hidden Enemies Whisper
From the forest:
"That aura againâŠ"
"Two young ones this time."
"Prepare a larger operation.
Before they grow."
They vanished.
đ© Final Moment â Two Dragons Recognize Each Other
Astra spoke softly:
"Let's spar someday."
Chu Feng's eyes lit with pure determination.
"âŠYes."
No hatred.
No rivalry yet.
Just two growing storms acknowledging each other.
Heaven felt it.
The world felt it.
Destiny felt it.
Two monsters have awakened.