Chapter 65: The Cloud of Doubt over the Federation

After successfully awakening the Heart of the Spirit Tree and temporarily dispelling the power of the "Dark Erosion", although the crisis in the Colorful Spirit Tree Star Domain has been temporarily alleviated, the lingering shadow still weighed heavily on everyone's hearts. Everyone understood that completely solving the crisis was like a long and arduous marathon, and they had just taken the first step.

Everyone gathered in the conference hall of the Spirit Tree Council, and the atmosphere was solemn and oppressive. As an interstellar guardian, Alicia's long years of interstellar guardianship had endowed her with rich experience and a unique understanding of the Interstellar Federation. She frowned slightly, swept her gaze across everyone, and was the first to break the silence. "The Interstellar Federation has its influence covering the entire universe, possessing an intelligence network that is incredibly vast and advanced research resources that are far ahead of countless civilizations. I think they might hold the key clues about the 'Elemental Harmony Sphere'."

A spark of hope instantly ignited in Kyle's eyes. He leaned forward and asked eagerly, "Alicia, do you really think we can find useful information if we go to the Interstellar Federation?" Elsa bit her lower lip gently, her delicate eyebrows furrowed tightly, and her worried expression was evident. "The Interstellar Federation is heavily guarded, just like an impenetrable fortress. If we just go there rashly, the road ahead will probably be full of thorns and difficulties." Alicia's expression became even more solemn, and she nodded slowly. "It's indeed not easy, but if we want to save the star domain, this risk is worth taking. As far as I know, the nearest Interstellar Federation station to us is located on Zel Star, where there is an intelligence station. We can go there first to test the waters."

Everyone looked at each other, and the firm light in their eyes was like clusters of burning flames. Images of Kyle and his companions fighting against the "Dark Erosion" flashed through Kyle's mind, and he thought to himself, "We've overcome so many difficulties and obstacles along the way. This time, we will definitely be able to do it too." Elsa took a deep breath and silently encouraged herself, "For the star domain and for everyone, no matter how difficult it is, we have to give it a try." After a heated discussion, everyone reached a consensus and decided to set off immediately.

Before leaving the Colorful Spirit Tree Star Domain, everyone carried out their tasks in an orderly manner according to their division of labor. Kyle, Morgan, and Cavin went to the supply warehouse of the Spirit Tree Council. Kyle carefully rummaged through the shelves, his fingers gently brushing past each piece of equipment. He continuously simulated the possible dangerous scenarios they might encounter in the Interstellar Federation in his mind. Finally, he selected several pieces of lightweight but extremely sturdy protective equipment, thinking, "These will definitely come in handy at critical moments and keep everyone safe." Morgan, on the other hand, was like a treasure hunter, his eyes shining brightly as he collected various energy potions. While picking them up, he muttered, "With these treasures, whether we run out of physical strength or magic power, we can recover quickly. We'll have even more confidence." With his keen insight into technology, Cavin precisely selected advanced detection instruments and communication devices among the many instruments. He knew well the importance of these devices during the exploration process and silently calculated in his heart how to make them play their maximum role.

Elsa and Alicia went to a special area of the Spirit Tree Star Domain. Elsa cast her ice magic, and an ice-blue light flickered at her fingertips as she carefully collected the spirit tree crystals that exuded a cold aura. Each time she collected one, she pondered in her heart, "This crystal might be able to work wonders in special situations and help us resolve crises." With her rich experience, Alicia carefully identified the spirit tree crystals that contained healing energy and carefully stored them away, thinking in her heart, "I hope these crystals can provide timely treatment for my companions when they get injured."

At the same time, Lynn stood not far away, his eyes full of reluctance and worry. He looked at everyone who was busy and felt mixed emotions in his heart. "They will face many dangers on this journey, but this is the necessary path to save the star domain." Kyle walked up to him, firmly grasped Lynn's hand, and said sincerely, "Lynn, thank you for your help all this time. Once we find the clues, we will come back without delay." Elsa also said softly, "Lynn, take care of yourself. The Colorful Spirit Tree Star Domain still needs you." Lynn forced back his reluctance, raised the corners of his mouth, and squeezed out a smile. He nodded and said, "Don't worry. I will guard this place. Be careful on your journey, and I'm looking forward to your triumphant return." After saying goodbye to Lynn, everyone boarded the spaceship and slowly left the Colorful Spirit Tree Star Domain.

The spaceship shuttled through the vast and boundless interstellar space, like a lonely boat adrift in the vast ocean. Lynn stared intently at the navigation screen, fine beads of sweat forming on his forehead. His fingers tapped rapidly on the console as he concentrated on calculating the best route to Zel Star. He knew very well that this route was related to everyone's safety and could not be taken lightly. "According to my analysis of the interstellar map, following the current route, we will soon reach Zel Star," Lynn said. Kyle looked firmly ahead, determination showing in his eyes. He silently swore in his heart, "No matter how many difficulties and obstacles lie ahead, I will definitely find the clues about the 'Elemental Sphere' and uncover the origin of the mysterious notebook." Elsa sat beside him, frowning slightly. She thought to herself, "The Interstellar Federation is heavily guarded. We must be extremely careful on this trip and not let down our guard." Morgan, however, smiled indifferently, confidence radiating from his face. "What are we afraid of? We've even fought against the 'Dark Erosion'. Are we going to be afraid of an intelligence station? All those difficulties will have to give way in front of us." Cavin focused on adjusting various instruments at the side, occasionally looking up at the deep universe outside the spaceship, looking forward to the upcoming exploration in his heart.

After a long and boring voyage, everyone finally arrived at Zel Star. The surface of this planet was shrouded in a faint purple mist, giving it a dreamy, mysterious, and tranquil appearance. The spaceship slowly landed on the landing pad of the intelligence station. Everyone tidied up their equipment and walked out of the spaceship. The intelligence station was a huge metal building, shaped like an eagle ready to spread its wings and fly. It shimmered with a cold metallic luster in the sunlight, giving people a sense of majesty and solemnity. At the entrance, two guards in Interstellar Federation uniforms held weapons, standing tall and straight with serious expressions, and looking at everyone warily.

Kyle took a deep breath, calmed his nervousness, and took the lead in walking towards the guards. "Hello, we are adventurers from the Colorful Spirit Tree Star Domain. We have some important matters we want to inquire about at the intelligence station," Kyle said politely. The guards looked everyone up and down, a trace of vigilance showing in their eyes. "This is an intelligence station of the Interstellar Federation, and not just anyone can enter. Do you have any credentials?"

Cavin quickly stepped forward and took out an exquisite badge from his arms. This was something they had obtained during their previous adventures and represented a certain honor and status. "Please take a look. We have this. And the information we bring might also be helpful to the Interstellar Federation." The guard took the badge, examined it carefully, then whispered a few words to his companion. Finally, he nodded. "Follow me. First, go and register."

Everyone followed the guard into the interior of the intelligence station. As soon as they entered, they were shocked by the scene in front of them. In the spacious hall, various advanced instruments flashed with multicolored lights. The staff members were in a hurry, busily shuttling back and forth. A tense and orderly atmosphere filled the air. Huge interstellar maps were hung on the walls, marking the positions and information of various galaxies and planets, as if telling the mysteries of the universe.

At the registration office, everyone filled in their identity information and their reasons for coming in detail. The registrar frowned as he looked at the content they filled in. "'Elemental Sphere'? This isn't something common. Are you sure you want to look it up?" Kyle nodded firmly. "Yes, we're sure. This is very important to us." The registrar shook his head helplessly. "Alright, but you'll need to search for the relevant information in the intelligence database yourself. But I have to remind you that the information in the intelligence database is extremely complex, and some areas are restricted from entry."

Everyone came to the entrance of the intelligence database, where there were also guards on duty. After a difficult negotiation, the guards finally allowed them to enter the general area to search for information. Inside the intelligence database, rows of tall bookshelves were filled with various data storage devices, flickering with a faint light, as if waiting for everyone to uncover the secrets behind them. Kyle, Elsa, Morgan, Cavin, and Lynn quickly spread out and began to look for clues related to the "Elemental Sphere" and the mysterious notebook.

Kyle stopped in front of a row of bookshelves, his eyes fixed on the labels above, not missing any detail. Suddenly, he discovered a storage device labeled "Mysterious Energy Items". A glimmer of hope welled up in his heart, like seeing a ray of light in the darkness. He took the device down, connected it to the nearby terminal, and began to carefully check the information inside. However, after an in-depth search, he didn't find any specific description of the "Elemental Sphere". There were only some vague records mentioning that in a distant galaxy, a mysterious sphere that could change the energy balance of a planet had once appeared, but the specific information was as elusive as a fog, and there was no way to know more. Kyle felt a little disappointed, but he quickly perked up and thought to himself, "It's good to have a clue. Even if it's vague, it's still a direction to move forward."

In another corner, Elsa was concentrating on studying the materials about ancient documents. She looked through a large number of ancient books about different civilizations, her eyes fixed on the scrolling text on the screen, not missing any possible clue. Finally, she found some clues. In a document about an ancient interstellar civilization, it mentioned a notebook written in a special script, which was said to possess powerful power. However, the document didn't elaborate on the specific content and origin of the notebook. Elsa fell into deep thought, and a lot of doubts filled her mind. "Could this notebook written in a special script be the one we're looking for? If so, how can we decipher its mysteries?"

Morgan, on the other hand, used his illusion ability to search in multiple areas at the same time. His illusions shuttled quickly among the bookshelves like ghosts, checking every possible clue. In a relatively remote corner, he found a forgotten logbook that recorded the experiences of an interstellar explorer. The logbook mentioned that during an expedition, he had encountered a sphere emitting a strange light, and the energy fluctuations around it were extremely strong. But when he tried to approach it, he was stopped by a mysterious force. Morgan's eyes lit up, and he was overjoyed. "This might be related to the 'Elemental Sphere'." He quickly showed the logbook to Kyle and the others.

In the intelligence database, Cavin, with his proficiency in technology, tried to crack some encrypted information. He sat in front of the terminal, his fingers tapping rapidly on the keyboard, and the code flashed continuously on the screen like dancing elves. After a lot of hard work, he successfully cracked an encrypted file, which contained some reports about the Interstellar Federation's research on mysterious energy. The reports mentioned that they had detected an unknown powerful energy fluctuation by accident once and speculated that it might be related to some mysterious item. However, due to limited clues, the research eventually came to nothing. Cavin furrowed his brows and thought to himself, "Could this unknown powerful energy fluctuation be caused by the 'Elemental Sphere'? If we can find more related clues, maybe we can solve the mystery."

Lynn, with his in-depth understanding of the spirit tree culture, searched for information related to the spirit tree in the intelligence database. He discovered some ancient legends about the Spirit Tree Star Domain, which mentioned an artifact that could gather the power of the elements in the universe, but it didn't clearly indicate that it was the "Elemental Sphere". Lynn pondered in his heart, "Could there be some connection between this artifact and the 'Elemental Sphere'? It seems we still need to dig deeper."

Everyone gathered together and shared the clues they had found. Although these clues were all rather vague, they still saw a glimmer of hope in them. "It seems that the 'Elemental Sphere' does exist, and it's related to the mysterious energy in the universe," Kyle said. Elsa nodded. "That's right, but we still don't know its specific function and how to find it. As for that notebook, there are only some vague clues, and we need to dig deeper."

Just then, a staff member walked over. "The information you're looking for here has caught the attention of our superior. He wants to invite you to his office for a talk." Everyone exchanged a look. They were both nervous and expectant, not knowing what awaited them...