On the morning of departure, Star Port lay shrouded in a faint dawn glow. Forty-six main starships stood in neat formation across the starry sky, the Origin Fusion Runes and Space Runes on their hulls glittering brilliantly in the morning light. One hundred thousand Origin Fusion Guards wore battle armor forged by the Rock Spirit Race and held specially made Origin Fusion weapons, standing in orderly ranks upon the starship decks with solemn expressions and steadfast gazes.
Shen Hao wore battle armor interwoven with seven-colored Dao rhythms as he stood at the prow of the Xun Yuan Hao, the Star Core Seal in his hand. The Star Core Seal was no longer merely silver-violet; it had fused with seven-colored Origin Fusion Power and emanated a vast primordial aura. Zi Xuan, Lan Ze, Xing Heng, Yan Bing, and the others stood behind him, while the chieftains and elders of every race in the alliance boarded their respective starships, ready to head together for the southern reaches of the Star Sea.
"Brother Hao, take care." Zi Xuan's eyes brimmed with concern as she raised a hand and placed a jade pendant containing dense Vitality Power into Shen Hao's palm. "This is the Wood Spirit Race's natal Spirit Jade. It can provide you with vitality support in a critical moment. You must keep it on you."
Shen Hao accepted the jade pendant and tucked it close to his body. Raising his hand, he gently caressed her cheek. "Don't worry. I'll definitely return. Hongmeng is in your hands. Wait for my triumphant return."
Zi Xuan nodded, holding back her tears as she turned and stepped down from the Xun Yuan Hao. She knew that this parting was for the sake of a better reunion. All she could do was guard Hongmeng, guard their homeland,