The Origin Anchor had been repaired. The Shadow Escape Rule of the Shadow Domain had thoroughly stabilized, and the destructive fluctuations that had once permeated the area vanished without a trace, replaced by gentle, rich currents of energy. Beneath the Shadow Origin Tower, Shen Hao rested and regulated his breathing for a moment with Zi Xuan's support. The depleted essence of the Way of Shadow Silence Symbiosis within him gradually regained a trace of vitality. Qing He handed him a spirit fruit condensed with dense Vitality Power. Shen Hao accepted it and swallowed it. A cool energy slid down his throat, nourishing his exhausted meridians and origin.
Ying Xuan summoned all the Shadow Clan's core elders to gather in the great hall of the Shadow Origin Tower to discuss an alliance with the Star Sea and the Desolate Realm. The hall was built from black crystals, while countless Shadow Pearls emitting soft light were embedded in the vaulted ceiling, casting the entire chamber in interwoven light and shadow. Shen Hao, Zi Xuan, Shi Pan, and Xing Miao sat to one side of the seats of honor. Across from them sat the Shadow Clan's seven core elders. Each wore a black robe, with Shadow Escape Energy flickering faintly around them, their eyes filled with reverence for Shen Hao.
"Lord Shen, you have saved the Shadow Clan from peril twice today, and you helped us repair the Origin Anchor as well. The Shadow Clan will never forget this kindness, even when our teeth have fallen out." Ying Xuan rose and gave Shen Hao a deep bow. "I have discussed this with the clan elders. We are willing to devote the full strength of the Shadow Clan to forming a life-and-death alliance with the Star Sea and the Desolate Realm, standing together against