Star Core's Return Voyage, Joining Hands to Protect the Peace of the Starry Sea

On the day the rune fusion method was perfected, a dazzling pillar of Star Core light appeared above the Hongmeng Great Land. The pillar connected to the direction of the Tianji Star Domain, radiating warm yet majestic power.

Shen Hao stood beneath the pillar, sensing the flawless fusion of Star Core Power and the Hongmeng Origin, his eyes full of satisfaction. Chieftain Xing Heng led all the cultivators of his clan to kneel and bow deeply to Shen Hao. The pale blue marks on their foreheads shimmered with light—the Star Spirit Race's most sincere reverence for their benefactor.

"Chieftain Xing Heng, there is no need for such formality." Shen Hao raised a hand, and a gentle Dao aura lifted everyone to their feet. "The time to restore the Star Spirit Race's homeland has come."

Three days later, a fleet of thirty starships set sail from Hongmeng's Star Port. At the head of the fleet was the Hongmeng flagship carrying Shen Hao and Zi Xuan. Close behind it flew the silver-white ships of the Star Spirit Race, while the remaining starships carried elite disciples from Hongmeng Academy, along with vast quantities of spirit herb seeds and rune Jade Slips.

The moment the fleet entered the stars, Lan Ze and Xing Che stood at the bow of the flagship, gazing at the Hongmeng Great Land growing smaller behind them, their eyes filled with emotion. "Who would have thought that in our lifetime, we would be able to bring Hongmeng's power to save another planet?" Lan Ze sighed.

Xing Che nodded, his gaze resolute. "This must be the true meaning of the Path of Guardianship that Lord Shen spoke of."

Shen Hao and Zi Xuan stood on the bridge, looking out through the porthole at the vast sea of stars. Zi Xuan leaned