Phoenix Rising: Reborn in Flames

---- 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 becpurple. 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.

| 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? | don't care." ---- Sheena replied, "This morning, the military

already sent people to question you, but | 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 cto 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 eneray. 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 calive. 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! So, he focused

even more intently, continuing to guide the Blackstar Crystal's energy to assault the barriers around his energy

core.

Tgradually passed, and Andrew's expression slowly changed from initial agony to calm. After more than an

hour, he opened his eyes, deeply disappointed. ---- Both Aspen and Natasha looked at him with great concern.

"Honey, how do you feel? Are you hurt anywhere?" Andrew shook his head and said, "Don't worry, I'm fine. It's

just that this Blackstar Crystal was barely useful to me. The effect was so minimal it's practically negligible."

Natasha comforted him, "Darling, take it slow. There must be other ways." Aspen said with concern, "Honey,

whatever you need, we can search for it.

As long as you need it, I'll find it for you without hesitation!" Andrew smiled, but suddenly his expression

changed. He pulled open his shirt and looked down. The Blood-Eyed Black Dragon totem now seemed ignited,

becoming scorching hot. The dragon's twin horns twitched under his skin, writhing as if the beast itself was

awakening inside him Aspen gasped, her face filled with shock. Andrew, too, had no idea what was happening. At

the critical moment, a low shout rang out. "Foolish boy, don't just stand there dazed!

Quickly center your energy in your core and focus on feeling the black dragon on your chest. This is your first

step toward awakening the totem. It's crucial!" ---- Andrew did not need to look up to know who this voice

belonged to. The current head of the Lloyd family, Donovan, had arrived Following his advice, Andrew sat cross-

legged and closed his eyes again. After a long while, the burning sensation in his chest faded, and the original

Blood-Eyed Black Dragon totem looked somewhat different. The two dragon horns were much more lustrous than

the other areas, appearing more lifelike.

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