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Upon hearing the voice of the Protoss, Jiang Fan stepped out of his residence and ventured outside. Above the lake, a large projection screen appeared, displaying the scene outside the Ancient Star. The planet beyond was swiftly succumbing to the Ancient Star's advance. Even with Jiang Fan's keen eyesight, it was evident that these planets were barren, devoid of any signs of life. Darkness enveloped everything; there was not a glimmer of light. It was as if one was plunged into eternal darkness.

"Is this... the Void?" Jiang Fan glanced at the image and muttered to himself.

"In the Void," The Protoss smiled and said, "There exists no concept of time or space. Day and night hold no distinction, nor do directions like up, down, left, or right. There are no guiding markers; even a Level 6 Planet Master could become disoriented in this place."

Jiang Fan nodded slightly. In recent days, amidst his observations of Terra's evolution, he had also delved into learning about the Endless Void. It was a profoundly unsettling place.

Within the Endless Void, where life was absent, darkness prevailed. Even a Level 6 Planet Master, after prolonged exploration or travel in this desolate expanse, would succumb to loneliness, perhaps even madness. Such were the potential perils.

Moreover, the Endless Void harbored hazards. These dangers were formidable; even a High-Level Planet Master could find themselves imperiled if they inadvertently stumbled upon them. Various factors rendered the Endless Void perilous, dissuading any Planet Master from venturing into its depths willingly.

As the Ancient Star move ahead, a faint light gradually emerged on the horizon.

"What is this...?" Jiang Fan peered over, noticing a luminous Planet not far ahead.

It lay farther from the Sun than Earth, and judging by Jiang Fan's estimation, it exceeded the Sun in size. This world belonged to the Level 5 category. At the Ancient Star's velocity, it would take a day to reach this Planet.

Upon nearing it, Jiang Fan discerned its unique nature: it emitted a soft white glow of considerable magnitude. A potent aura of life emanated from the Planet, indicating that it was teeming with vitality. a rarity in the Endless Void.

"Throughout the entire Endless Void..." The Protoss remarked, "This is the sole bastion of life, hence why it serves as the vessel's embarkation point."

Jiang Fan gazed downward in silent contemplation. After a moment, he made a startling observation: there existed only one form of life on this Planet, a species of luminescent algae. Thus, the Planet's faint white glow emanated from these algae.

"The universe's vastness is truly astonishing," Jiang Fan sighed.

"You may descend and await further instructions," The Protoss reminded him. "The vessels will soon make landfall on the planet."

"Very well," Jiang Fan nodded. Turning to the elderly figure, he bid farewell. "Elder, I thank you and bid you farewell."