【According to tests by astronomy experts, the alignment of seven stars will be fully formed at 8:00 PM tonight.】
【The “alignment of seven stars” is an extremely rare astronomical phenomenon. From the year 1 to the year 3000, this event will have occurred a total of 39 times.】
【Astronomy enthusiasts from all over the world are filled with great anticipation and preparation for this event.]
Because of the rarity of the “seven stars alignment,” the internet is unusually lively today.
Aside from astronomers and astronomy enthusiasts, many people who don’t really understand or care much about astronomy are also paying attention to this event.
It has nothing to do with anything else, but simply because in many novels, the “seven stars alignment” is seen as an opportunity—what if you could travel through time or awaken some special ability?
Of course, that’s just a joke, but life is already so hard; you have to leave yourself some room for imagination.
“I didn’t see the seven stars alignment before traveling through time, but now I’m about to see it after traveling through time.”
“But whether I can actually see it is really hard to say…”
Bai Xuan turned off the TV, smiled at himself a little, and stared blankly ahead, lost in thought for a moment.
He is not from this world. Although the planet beneath his feet is also called Earth, his parents are the same as his past life’s parents, and his experiences growing up are almost identical to his past life.
But he clearly understands that this world is different from the world of his past life.
Because the anime in this world is “shortchanged.”
Bleach, Naruto, and One Piece exist, but there is no Detective Conan, Crayon Shin-chan, or Pokémon.
Ultraman shows like Tiga, Dyna, and Gaia exist, but there is no Kamen Rider and no Super Sentai.
It’s not just Japanese anime; other countries, including China, are the same.
Hmm, Hu Tutu should be very happy, because without Crayon Shin-chan, his life is much more “comfortable.”
As for things outside the anime industry, Bai Xuan hasn’t paid much attention to entertainment, because after the entertainment trends in his past life went in a different direction, he developed the habit of not watching TV dramas, movies, or variety shows.
Once a habit is formed, it’s pretty hard to change.
The only thing he can be sure of is music. Aside from some anime theme songs disappearing, there haven’t been any major changes; of course, it might also have something to do with the fact that he doesn’t listen to many songs.
Anyway, all the songs he’s familiar with are still here.
In terms of history, there is no difference from his past life either. The Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors, Qin Shi Huang, Han Wu Di, and even the wars of recent years have not changed in the slightest.
It seems that before him, no time-travelers appeared in this world.
Is this a good thing or a bad thing?
Bai Xuan shook his head. This isn’t a question he should be thinking about.
He picked up his phone and glanced at the time. It was only three hours until the eight o’clock alignment of the seven stars. But outside the window… it had started drizzling.
“Just as I thought.”
He shrugged. Bai Xuan wasn’t particularly surprised by this.
Whether in his past life or this one, whenever a rare astronomical event occurred, his city would either be cloudy or rainy.
Whether it was a transit of Venus, a total lunar eclipse, or a meteor shower, it was always the same; he even suspected that fate had it out for him.
When the seven stars alignment was reported, he had thought about today, and it seemed his expectation was right on the mark.
“Hmph.”
He pursed his lips. Bai Xuan lay back on the rocking chair, slowly closed his eyes, and, accompanied by the sound of the rain, unknowingly drifted off to sleep.
Time passed slowly. As Bai Xuan slept, the hour hand quietly pointed to eight o’clock, and the clouds in the sky gradually darkened.
At the same time, the seven solar system planets—Venus, Jupiter, Mercury, Mars, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune—aligned in a straight line along the ecliptic at this very moment.
“Boom!”
At that instant of the seven stars aligning, a form of energy, existing somewhere between illusion and reality, silently and unnoticed by anyone or any nation, headed straight for Earth.
【Ding, detected a keyword from fictional works—Earth】
【Analyzing Earth’s energy… No mystery found. No significant disparity in the spiritual energy and fortune of living beings. Does not meet invitation criteria.】
【Detected traces of world consciousness. Initiating communication.】
【Communication successful. Beginning spiritual energy revival.】
In Hangzhou, Earth, Bai Xuan, who had been deep in sleep, suddenly felt a strange sensation. The blurry dreams in his sleep suddenly became clear, but it was as if the backdrop had changed.
A vast, ancient land; lush, solemn, yet vibrant forests; bold, majestic peaks reaching into the sea of clouds—a whole new world came into view.
In a mysterious way, a feeling that words cannot describe, yet was deeply etched into his very soul, left Bai Xuan feeling lost.
The sky, clouds, forests, mountains, sea, streams…
He gazed hazily at these scenes, so close yet unreachable, his heart feeling a bittersweet ache, and he couldn’t help but want to cry.
Dimly, it seemed an eye, like something taking shape, had appeared in the sky, looking down over this world.
And with its arrival, countless golden, gentle rays of light gathered from all over this world, condensing into various natural laws, as if showing submission.
No, this wasn’t just submission; there were other emotions too—the joy of birth, love for this world, and reverence and worship for the creator…
He didn’t know how he could perceive so much, but right now, he didn’t want to think about anything; he just wanted to keep watching, forever.
Never before had he felt so good.
The drowsiness in his soul seemed washed away; the impurities in his body were expelled; it was as if a seed had formed inside him, and under that gaze, the seed began to sprout and grow.
He didn’t understand what this was, nor did he know what kind of fortunate blessing he had experienced. He only felt that those previously unreachable scenes were now showing him closeness and affection.
“Crack!”
The world before him suddenly shattered. Bai Xuan’s eyes snapped open, and he stood up from the rocking chair, gasping for air.
“What was that just now? A dream? Or some kind of mystery?”
“It’s too unlikely to be a dream. It was too clear. I don’t think I have the ability to create a dream like that.”
“But if it was a mystery, why did it come to me? Because I’m a time-traveler?”
Bai Xuan frowned. If it had to do with him being a time-traveler, then why hadn’t he felt anything for all these years, only for it to happen today?
What’s special about today? The seven stars alignment?
Could it be related to the seven stars alignment?
He glanced at the clock. It was now ten o’clock at night, and outside the window… it was still drizzling.
Maybe it’s not for that reason… No, wait, why is this feeling arising again?
As Bai Xuan stared at the raindrops outside the window, that same sense of overwhelming emotion and joy from the dream appeared in his heart again.
He didn’t find this involuntary feeling of his body friendly; in fact, it was a bit frightening.
He wanted to know what exactly had happened during the time he was asleep?!
