On the tenth day of the starship fleet's return voyage, they finally entered the Hongmeng Star Domain. From afar, a pale green curtain of vitality light hung above the Central Spiritual Vein, enveloping the entire Hongmeng Great Land. It was the Life Array Formation Zi Xuan had arranged with the Wood Spirit Race disciples. It both blessed the returning allied forces and continuously nourished Hongmeng's spiritual veins.
When the Xun Yuan Hao slowly descended into Star Port, the docks were already packed shoulder to shoulder. Dressed in a plain white gown, Zi Xuan stood at the very front of the crowd, her eyes filled with anticipation and concern. The moment she saw Shen Hao's slightly pale yet still upright figure appear at the bow, she could no longer suppress the excitement in her heart and hurried forward.
"Brother Hao!"
Shen Hao leaped down from the gangway and strode to her side, raising a hand to gently draw her into his arms. Seven-colored Dao resonance flowed from his palm into her body, carrying warm, soothing power. "I'm back."
Zi Xuan leaned against his shoulder, and tears finally slipped down her cheeks. "It's good that you're back. It's good that you're back."
The cultivators around them erupted into cheers, applause and blessings shaking the heavens. Disciples from every race surged forward, surrounding Shen Hao and the alliance's core members as they headed toward the Central Spiritual Vein. Festive rune lanterns hung all along the streets, while cultivators spontaneously scattered spirit flowers. The air was thick with joy.
After returning to the Council Hall at the Central Spiritual Vein, Shen Hao did not rest immediately. Instead, he summoned the core members of every alliance race. He recounted the Battle of the Southern Frontier of the Star Sea in detail, along with the news