Chapter 489: The Star of Miracles

Chapter 489 The Miracle Star

The First Legion's warship touched down on the abandoned planet with lightning speed.

To avoid damaging that miraculous greenery, the Captain deliberately chose a desolate landing spot far from the miracle.

Though confident in his skills, when faced with such an awe-inspiring sight, you couldn't be too careful.

Only a small squad of ten soldiers had been assigned to handle the planet's decommissioning mission.

When the rest of the team received the order to proceed on foot, they were temporarily confused.

Though puzzled, their soldier's instincts compelled them to obey and march forward.

The Captain and his executive officer led the way as dawn broke, the sky faintly brightening but offering no warmth.

The air was parched, as if all moisture had been drained away.

Every step they took was an effort.

This abandoned planet was vast, once capable of supporting a large population.

Yet, any world labeled "abandoned" was completely lifeless.

Even the notoriously unfussy Zerg had scorned this planet, a testament to its harshness.

Though the XO and his men had endured rigorous training and fought in countless hostile environments, this trek pushed them to their limits.

Had it not been for the hope of that green in their hearts, they would have given up long ago.

Unlike the two leaders, who clung to hope, the other soldiers grew more discouraged.

They couldn't fathom why the XO had issued such an order. Already tormented by mental strain, the long march only added to their misery.

Despite their frustration, military discipline kept them compliant.

At some point, the air grew slightly moist.

Each breath carried a refreshing chill that revitalized them.

One soldier stopped suddenly, sniffing the air. "Do you feel that?" he asked.

His fellow soldier quickly responded, "You mean that sensation where breathing feels... amazing?"

"That's it!" the first soldier exclaimed. "So it's not just my hallucination."

Hallucinations were common among troops when mental strain reached a certain intensity.

Thus, even when sensing something unusual, their first instinct was to check with others—unsure if this was yet another illusion.

Only after receiving confirmation did they dare believe it was real.

This cool, invigorating sensation spread through their bodies with every breath.

The Captain and his XO, leading the way, noticed it most strongly. Exchanging a glance, as if guessing the cause, they picked up their pace.

The others hurried after them when they saw this.

Minutes later, the Captain and his adjutant came to a halt.

Confused, the soldiers took a few steps forward before freezing in place the next second.

They seemed at a loss for words to describe the sight before them.

A shudder from the depths of their souls rendered them utterly speechless.

After what seemed like an eternity, the adjutant was the first to speak.

"Look!"

His voice rang with excitement.

"This is a miracle."

The rush of emotion was like wildfire, crashing into everyone's hearts, igniting and burning fiercely within them.

The lush green meadow before them was something even hallucinations wouldn't dare conjure.

Someone fell to their knees, pressing their entire face against the dew-kissed grass.

Tears rolled from their eyes, mingling with the morning dew before dripping onto the ground.

Others followed suit, kneeling one after another.

The smell of grass and soil filled their noses, overwhelming them with disbelief.

They wished time would stop right here—even if death came the next second, it wouldn’t matter.

As everyone held these thoughts, a bright voice called out.

"What are you doing?"

The adjutant looked up first, his pupils dilating sharply. Before him stood an exceptionally handsome young man, his face nearly identical to the Sacred Tree’s human form from the livestream!

No—more beautiful still!

Not merely in looks, but in the vital, living beauty that radiated from his already flawless features.

The adjutant stood dumbstruck, his mind blank, unable to utter a single word.

The others were just as stunned.

Song Chuyi gave a light blink at their dazed expressions.

"You're from the First Legion?"

"Ordered to destroy this planet?"

Before the words had fully left his mouth, the adjutant instantly objected, "No, never!"

"We'd never harm this planet!"

Even if it meant their own destruction, they would never lay a hand on this miracle of a world!