Zayn and his companions left the Island of Echoes.
The golden boat moved again, floating above the endless cosmic sea. The stars above twinkled, but something felt strange.
The stars were whispering.
At first, it was soft—like the wind. But then, the whispers became clearer:
"He has returned…""The Star Sovereign… walks again…""The balance will break…"
Astra looked up, shocked. "The stars are speaking?"
Zayn nodded. "They know me."
Aqua blinked. "Wait… Are you saying… the stars remember you?"
Zayn gave a small smile. "Yes. A long time ago, I talked to them."
Elaine stared. "You talked to the stars?"
"They are ancient," Zayn said softly. "Older than the universe. When I became the first 10-Star Mage, they blessed me. But I left their path… Now they wonder why I've returned."
Sudden Trouble
Just then, the sky split open.
A large crack appeared above them—and from it, a creature crawled out.
It was not from this world.
It had no eyes. Its skin was black like a void. Tentacles floated in the air.It was an Outer Being—a monster from another dimension.
A dark, terrifying voice echoed:
"You… Star Sovereign… you were gone. Why have you returned?"
Zayn didn't answer.
The creature attacked.
A blast of chaos energy rushed toward them. The golden boat shook violently.
Elaine jumped forward, slicing the energy in half. Aqua threw ice shards. Astra cast a protective barrier.
But the monster was too strong. It was a being that even gods feared.
Zayn stood up calmly.
He raised one hand—and the stars above started glowing brighter.
"Return to your world," he said. "This universe is not for you."
The creature laughed. "You are weak now, Zayn. You slept for too long."
Zayn's eyes turned gold.
"Let me remind you… who I really am."
The Power of Star Magic
Zayn summoned his full Star Magic.
A massive golden star appeared behind him—burning bright like the sun.
It shot beams of pure star light at the creature.
The beast screamed.
The stars began to sing, their whispers turning into a loud chorus.
"Zayn… the Star Sovereign… our chosen one…"
Zayn's voice boomed, louder than thunder.
"Star Technique: Eternal Nova!"
The golden light exploded. It burned through space, time, and dimension.
The creature cried out in pain and vanished pulled back into its world.
Aftermath
The sky returned to normal.
Everyone stood still, stunned by Zayn's power.
Aqua whispered, "You didn't even move from the boat…"
Zayn turned and sat back down calmly.
"I don't like fighting," he said. "But if I must… I will finish it in one move."
Elaine and Astra exchanged glances.
Zayn was far stronger than they had imagined.
But Zayn looked tired—not in body, but in spirit.
"I don't want war," he murmured. "I just want peace."
The Journey Continues
The stars calmed.
The whispers faded.
But far away… something dark was watching.
A shadowy figure sat on a floating throne made of bones.
He smiled.
"So, the Star Sovereign is awake again… how interesting."
He opened his palm, revealing a dark key.
"Let's play, Zayn. Let's see who controls the Realms."