His image gradually came into focus within the Conceptual Space: a tall figure clad in a starlight robe, time gleaming in his eyes. Behind him, countless timelines danced like silver ribbons.
"Who are you?" Leo asked through the network, his Leo Mark automatically shifting into a state of alert.
"The final Guardian of Universe 328's cycle," Serranos explained. "When the Hyperdimensional Entity first attacked our universe, I transformed myself into an incarnation of the concept of time and have been resisting the erosion of the Concept Virus within the flow of time ever since."
Immediately afterward, the second Alliance member appeared. This time, it was not a single individual, but a harmonious chorus composed of countless voices.
"We are the Voice of All Hearts." The chorus was warm and inclusive. "We come from Universe 156 and represent the emotional resonance of all intelligent life."
Within the Conceptual Space, an immense network formed of points of light emerged. Each point represented the emotions of an intelligent lifeform, connected through invisible bonds to create an emotional Resonance Network spanning an entire universe.
"We sensed the Harmonious Resonance of your Four-Person Network," the Voice of All Hearts continued. "This model of cooperation that does not sacrifice individuality is precisely the ideal state we have been seeking."
The third to appear was the Truth Insight Group, from Universe 891. They were a group of Guardians specializing in combating conceptual deception, each member possessing the ability to identify and purify false concepts.
"The Hyperdimensional Entity's Concept Virus excels at disguise," said the leader of the Truth Insight Group. "But we have accumulated anti-virus experience across thousands of universal cycles."
As more Guardians appeared, Lin Ye and the other three realized that they had not been fighting alone. Throughout the entire Multiverse, Guardians had been secretly