The expedition team's departure was set for the full moon over the Star Sea. At that time, a massive silver moon hung in the night sky above Hongmeng Star. Drawn by the moonlight, Star Sea Origin Power transformed into firefly-like motes that filled the heavens and gathered over Star Port. Shen Hao wore Melting Desolation Battle Armor specially made by the Rock Spirit Race. Gray-and-rainbow Dao Rhymes lay restrained around him, while the Star Core Seal floated quietly in his hand, giving off a faint glow.
The ten members of the expedition team had already assembled beside the flagship Xun Yuan Hao. They were all outstanding figures in the Great Dao of Origin Fusion from the Alliance's various races: Xing Miao of the Star Spirit Race excelled at Space Rune detection; Shi Pan of the Rock Spirit Race possessed astonishing defense; Qing He of the Wood Spirit Race was skilled in vitality healing and toxin purification. The remaining seven each had their own strengths, together forming an elite squad with clear divisions of duty and balanced combat power.
Zi Xuan had come personally to see them off. She held an ornate box containing three "life-saving spirit jades." The jade bodies contained dense Vitality Power and Origin Fusion Dao Rhymes, capable of forming protective shields at critical moments to withstand fatal attacks. "Brother Hao, you must keep these three spirit jades safe. Do not use them unless there is absolutely no other choice." Her voice caught slightly, and her eyes were full of worry.
Shen Hao accepted the ornate box. It felt warm and smooth in his hands, and Vitality Power flowed through his palms into his body, dispersing some of the heaviness before departure. "Don't worry. I'll take care of myself, and I'll bring everyone back safely." He raised a