"When that time comes, you will either become my ally or my enemy."
"There is no third choice."
The Void Fleet began to withdraw, hundreds of warships forming a spectacular formation among the stars.
The Scorpio Ultimate Battleship was the last to leave, and Scopio's figure vanished from its bridge.
But his voice still echoed through the starfield:
"Make good use of these thirty days, Lin Ye."
"When we meet again, I hope you will be ready to save the universe."
"Because when that time comes, backing down will mean the end of all life."
The vast fleet slowly receded, disappearing into the depths of the sea of stars.
The Forbidden Starfield fell silent again, but tension still hung in the air.
Chaos energy continued to seep through. Although the spatial rifts had stopped expanding, they showed no sign of healing.
Lin Ye tightened his grip on the Genesis Star Sword, feeling the warmth radiating from its blade.
Although they had gained a brief respite, he knew the real trial had only just begun.
Collecting five marks in thirty days was an almost impossible task.
What was more, the remaining marks were scattered across the universe, each protected by a powerful guardian.
"We have to act now," Seraphina said firmly.
"These thirty days are precious. We can't waste a single second."
Astria nodded. "I have the Libra Mark, so that leaves four more."
"But the question is, where do we start?"
Lin Ye gazed at the twinkling starlight, recalling the information Astra had left behind.
Although the First-Generation Guardians had disappeared, Astra's knowledge and memories remained deeply imprinted within the Genesis Star Sword.
Through his connection with the sword, Lin Ye could sense the approximate locations of the other marks.
"The Sagittarius Mark..." He closed his eyes, carefully sensing its