Warriors of different races began gathering together, preparing for their final stand.
Human soldiers fought shoulder to shoulder with mechanical warriors.
Energy beings merged their power with crystal lifeforms.
Plant races coordinated with ocean civilizations.
Lin Ye watched it all, deeply moved.
These warriors came from every corner of the universe, with entirely different civilizations behind them.
Yet at this critical moment, they stood together without hesitation.
Not for conquest, nor for profit.
But to protect everyone's right to pursue freedom.
Another red beam shot down, this time targeting the golden orb floating in the air.
"Protect the Marks!" Sageta shouted.
In an instant, dozens of warriors moved at once.
Some deployed energy shields, while others fired interceptor shells.
But the red beam was too powerful, piercing through every defense with ease.
Just as the red beam was about to strike the orb, Lin Ye suddenly understood something.
He rushed forward and raised the Genesis Star Sword.
"Freedom is not running away from responsibility!" he shouted.
"It is willingly taking responsibility in order to protect the freedom of others!"
The Sagittarius mark on the Genesis Star Sword erupted with unprecedented radiance.
The light synchronized perfectly with the golden orb in the air, forming a massive energy shield.
The red beam struck the shield with a piercing crash, but could not break through.
"This is the true meaning of Sagittarius." Sageta looked at Lin Ye, his eyes full of approval.
"Freedom was never about doing whatever one pleased. It is choosing to bear responsibility in order to protect a greater freedom."
The golden orb began descending, slowly flying toward Lin Ye.
When the orb touched the Genesis Star Sword, the entire Command Center was engulfed in golden light.
Just as the golden radiance erupting from the Genesis Star Sword stabilized, the