The fleet sailed through the Wasteland Star Belt for a full half month.
Along the way, it passed two desolate rocky planets where scans found no signs of life. It also skirted several clouds of stardust thick with high-energy radiation.
On the thirty-second day, Creation's main radar detected an unusual planet in the starfield ahead.
It was somewhat smaller than Douluo Star, but it radiated an exceptionally dense energy signature, like a crystal of spiritual energy compressed to its limit.
Lin Chen stood on the Bridge, gazing at the blue-and-dark-red planet on the main screen. His eyes grew distant.
"This planet's aura is unusual," Qian Renxue said as she came to stand beside him. "It's completely different from the energy system of the Divine Realm."
"It's called Holy Demon Star," Lin Chen said slowly. "A long time ago, I read about it in an ancient book. It said there are humans here, the Demon Race, and the legacies of the Six Great Temples."
He paused. "This world's power systems are entirely different from ours: Spiritual Power, Battle Qi, and Magic. Its strongest fighters are probably somewhere between a First-Level God and a Second-Level God. That makes it a good staging point for the Federation fleet's expansion deeper into the Sea of Stars."
Qian Renxue nodded thoughtfully. "So you want to take a look yourself."
"It would be a shame not to explore an interesting civilization when we've found one."
Lin Chen smiled. "I plan to go alone. The fleet can stay here, patrol around the planet, and establish an outpost while you're at it. Send me a message if anything happens. I can come back at any time."
Gu Yuena looked over from beside the cabin door. "Will you be all right on your own?"
Lin Chen turned and smiled