"It seems the time has come."
He looked at Lin Ye, a complicated expression flashing through his eyes.
"The true heir to the Astral Sword, the universe's last hope."
"Are you ready to face the real test?"
The Void Empire's fleet closed in like dark clouds, thousands of black warships completely surrounding the Star Fortress.
A figure in a black cloak stood aboard the largest flagship, coldly watching the beautiful fortress.
"Here it is, the Constellation Alliance's last stronghold." The mysterious figure's voice had a familiar, resonant quality.
"Prepare to attack. Leave no survivors."
"Yes, my lord!" The Void Fleet commander immediately issued the order.
"All ships, charge weapons! Target: the Star Fortress!"
Countless black energy cannons began charging, aimed at every critical section of the fortress.
The threat of death hung over the entire base.
But at that critical moment, explosions suddenly rang out inside the fortress.
They came not from an external attack, but from sabotage within.
In the central hall, Lin Ye had just put away the Astral Sword, his body trembling from overexertion.
Astria was directing the evacuation.
"Activate the backup power system immediately!"
"All noncombatants, get to the escape pods!"
Just then, Luna, the Guardian of Cancer, suddenly revealed an eerie smile.
Her silver hair began turning black, and her gentle gaze grew cold and cruel.
"I'm very sorry, everyone." Luna's voice had changed completely, carrying the distinctive echo of void energy.
"The game is over."
Everyone stared at her in shock, utterly unprepared for this transformation.
Seraphina instinctively drew the Starlight Longbow.
"Luna, what are you doing?"
"Luna?" Fake Luna burst into wild laughter. "That naive girl died long ago!"
Her body began to change, her skin turning dark purple as void fire burned in her eyes.
The real Luna had died three months