Twin Beads Clash, Origin Power Shatters Energy Devouring

In the depths of the Starfall Sea, a black altar exuded a cold, sinister aura. The Energy Devouring Bead hung at its center, black mist churning endlessly around it as it frantically devoured the surrounding Starlight Power. Shen Hao and Lin Feng stood a hundred meters away, their Dao Rhyme barrier sizzling under the mist's corrosion. The runes across its surface flickered bright and dim, on the verge of shattering at any moment.

Zi Xuan's voice came through the Mind-Speech Pathway, carrying a trace of urgency yet unwavering resolve. "Brother Hao, the elders of every clan have received the message. The Hongmeng Origin Grand Array is gathering power. In half an hour, its strength will converge in the depths of the Starfall Sea! You must hold on!"

Shen Hao nodded slightly, his fingertips brushing over the Starfall Bead floating before him. The snow-white bead gave off gentle starlight, standing in stark contrast to the black mist of the Energy Devouring Bead. The two forces repelled one another, sending ripples through the seawater. "Lin Feng, take the monitoring team and retreat a thousand meters. The power fluctuations here are too intense. Your Dao Rhyme barrier won't withstand them."

Lin Feng gritted his teeth. Seeing the determination in Shen Hao's eyes, he knew that staying would only hold him back. He bowed deeply to Shen Hao. "Lord Shen, take care! I'll transmit the monitoring data to you in real time!" With that, he turned and led the group away in a streak of light, swiftly retreating toward the surface.

In the deep sea, only Shen Hao and Zi Xuan remained. Cold sweat dampened Zi Xuan's palms, yet she still held her back straight, tightly gripping a jade talisman carved with the runes of a Spirit Gathering Array. It could send Origin Power