The Void Warships descended like dark clouds, hundreds of vessels forming a massive fleet that completely encircled Star Fortress.
"Activate the defensive barrier immediately!" Asteria ordered.
"All combat personnel, enter level-one combat readiness!"
The defensive formation on Star Fortress's surface activated, and a golden shield enveloped the entire base.
But the Void Fleet's firepower was far too concentrated.
Thousands of black-violet beams struck the defensive barrier at once.
Every hit made the entire fortress shake violently.
"Defensive barrier energy down to 80%!"
"70%!"
"60%!"
The AI system continuously reported the critical situation.
Lin Ye gripped his broken sword. "We have to break through!"
"No." Asteria shook her head. "The Void Empire has brought at least a hundred thousand troops this time. Forcing a breakthrough will only lead to our entire army being wiped out."
She looked at everyone, a trace of coldness flashing through her eyes.
"And we still haven't found the traitor. If we flee now, we'll still be betrayed next time."
At that moment, the elder brother among the Pisces Guardians suddenly spoke.
"Asteria, now isn't the time to pursue responsibility! Staying alive comes first!"
The moment he finished speaking, his younger brother stared at him in shock.
"Brother... your eyes..."
Only then did everyone notice the faint purple glow flickering deep within the elder brother's pupils.
That was the mark of Void Energy.
"So it was you!" Seraphina instantly drew the Starlight Longbow.
"You've been controlled by the Void Empire!"
The elder brother's expression gradually turned cold.
"Controlled? No... this was my choice."
He slowly rose to his feet, the purple light in his eyes growing brighter and brighter.
"The Void Emperor promised me eternal power."
"Compared to this doomed resistance, I chose to stand with the victors."
"You've gone mad!" his younger brother shouted furiously.
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