Huo Qingshan’s face turned incredibly grim. “To become an Explorer, one’s body must become adjusted to the universe, and the universe’s cycle primarily depends on star energy. This is true for the human body as well. If your star energy circulation is not fast enough to support your body’s regular functions, then you will undergo something called the ‘period of exhaustion.’ Once you pass through that period, you’ll be fine. However, if you don’t manage to get past it, then you’ll die.”

“So is it impossible to get past this period by absorbing the ambient star energy in the universe?”

“No. The human body is too small compared to the universe, and most Explorers cannot absorb star energy quickly enough to match the cycle of the universe. Thus, they will typically search out star crystals or some sort of powerful technique so that they can absorb enough star energy quickly enough to match the speed of the universe’s cycle. That is also one of the reasons why star crystals tend to be scarce.”

…

Lu Yin and Huo Qingshan chatted for a long time, and as a result, Lu Yin gained a much better understanding of what being an Explorer entailed. The two of them also grew much closer.

The more they chatted, the more surprised Huo Qingshan became. The amount of power that Lu Yin had was shocking. He had five-lined battle force,...