After defeating the Extraterrestrial Predator, the Xun Yuan Hao rested at the edge of the stardust curtain for three days. Nourished by Qinghe's Vitality Power and aided by the Symbiotic Talisman, Shen Hao's depleted Melting Desolation Dao Rhyme rapidly recovered. Through the insights gained from fighting the predator, his understanding of the "conversion between offense and defense" within the Great Dao of Origin Fusion even advanced another step. Xing Miao took the opportunity to upgrade the detector's warning system, recording the energy signatures of void traps and extraterrestrial lifeforms in the database so they could be detected in advance later on.
Once the rest period was over, the Xun Yuan Hao continued toward the source of the extraterrestrial fluctuations. As the voyage progressed, the energy within those fluctuations became increasingly distinct. The detector could now precisely lock onto their location—within a "Shadow Domain" a million light-years away. This star domain was enveloped by thick black nebulae. Its interior was utterly dark, without a single ray of starlight escaping, exuding a mysterious and eerie aura.
"Common Lord Shen, the Shadow Domain lies ahead." Xing Miao's voice came through as a three-dimensional model of the Shadow Domain appeared on the screen. "According to our scans, this star domain's spatial laws are completely different from the cosmic laws we know. Powerful Shadow Escape Rules exist within it, capable of completely concealing the auras of lifeforms and energy. The detector's effective range will be greatly reduced."
Shen Hao nodded and said gravely, "Notify the entire team. Shut down all active energy output from the ship and switch to passive navigation mode. Elder Xing Miao, use Space Runes to construct an invisibility barrier and completely conceal the Xun Yuan Hao's aura. Elder Qinghe, release a wide-ranging vitality detection net. Though it cannot penetrate the Shadow