The Void Battleships pressed in like dark clouds, hundreds of warships forming a massive fleet that completely surrounded Star Fortress.
"Activate the defensive barrier immediately!" Astria ordered.
"All combat personnel, enter highest alert status!"
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 slammed into the defensive barrier at once.
Every strike made the entire fortress tremble violently.
"Defensive barrier energy has dropped to 80%!"
"70%!"
"60%!"
The AI system continuously reported the critical situation.
Lin Ye gripped his broken sword. "We have to break out!"
"No." Astria shook her head. "The Void Empire brought at least a hundred thousand troops this time. Forcing a breakout will only get us all 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 older brother among the Pisces Guardians suddenly spoke.
"Astria, this isn't the time to assign blame! 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 light flickering deep within the older brother's pupils.
It was a hallmark of Void Energy.
"So it was you!" Seraphina instantly drew the Starlight Longbow.
"You've been controlled by the Void Empire!"
The older brother's expression gradually turned cold.
"Controlled? No... this was my choice."
He slowly rose to his feet, the purple glow in his eyes growing brighter and brighter.
"The Void Emperor promised me the power of Eternity."
"Rather than join this doomed resistance, I chose to stand with the victors."
"You're insane!" his younger brother shouted furiously.