The first proto-star in Gu An's speck of a world pulsed with steady light, casting a faint glow across the embryonic planets that orbited it. Though small, the system had survived his first attempt at creation, and the sense of achievement surged through him like electricity.
But Gu An knew this was only the beginning. A single star was fragile — a universe could not exist with only one spark. Balance was key. Observation alone would not be enough.
He closed his consciousness, diving deeper into the speck, feeling the currents of energy flow between the star and its orbiting planets. He could sense the chaos that still lingered — the dust that wanted to collide, the energy that wanted to erupt.
"If I wish to grow, I must first learn to harmonize more than one star," he thought.
The Second Star — A Lesson in Harmony
Slowly, he drew more energy into the speck, shaping it with a careful touch. At first, the second proto-star resisted. Its energy surged, colliding violently with the first. The tiny system trembled.
Gu An's mind steadied. He did not push. He did not pull. He simply perceived: the flow, the balance, the rhythm of the first star, and the potential in the second.
"Let the second star find its place… not through force, but through understanding."
The two stars slowly began to orbit a common center of gravity. Dust and proto-planets adjusted to the new rhythm. Gu An felt a wave of relief — the first small step toward a multi-star system.
A Minor Heavenly Trial
A sudden surge of energy erupted from the proto-stars, testing Gu An's concentration. It was as if the stars themselves were judging his ability to maintain harmony. One wrong thought, one stray intention, and the entire system could collapse.
Gu An focused on feeling the energy, not controlling it. He synchronized his heartbeat with the rhythm of the stars, his breath with the flow of energy, his consciousness with the spin of the planets.
The stars stilled. The dust settled. The system had passed the trial.
Observation, balance, patience… the universe does not yield to recklessness.
The First Star System Stabilized
As Gu An sat in silent meditation, the twin stars shone steadily, their planets orbiting in precise harmony. He could feel the flow of energy between them, the push and pull of gravity, the subtle currents that would one day allow life to form.
He understood something important:
One star is fragile. Multiple stars require harmony. Life, civilization, universes — all require balance.
He smiled inwardly. This was only the beginning of his journey through the realms:
First observing and understanding the energy of a single star.
Then balancing multiple stars in a small system.
Eventually, forming entire galaxies.
The path was long. Dangerous. Infinite.
But Gu An felt no fear. Only curiosity. Only focus. Only the thrill of discovery.
And so, the first true star system in his fledgling universe had been born.
A seed of order in the boundless chaos.