The Genesis Star Sword's resonance grew stronger, golden light almost spilling from its blade.
Lin Ye vaguely sensed that the Sagittarius Mark held not only immense power, but also the ability to glimpse future destiny.
If they could gain that foresight, they would have a tremendous advantage in their battle against the Primordial Creators.
"We're still ten days from our destination," Seraphina reported.
"But at our current rate of energy consumption, we'll need to refuel along the way."
"Where's the nearest supply station?" Lin Ye asked.
"There's a neutral trading station six days' travel from here." Seraphina brought up the star chart.
"But it's controlled by the Void Empire. Going there would be risky."
The Wings of Freedom Alliance's messenger spoke again:
"Don't go to that trading station."
"We have a secret supply depot in the Asteroid Belt, three light-hours away."
"It's safer there, and we can provide detailed intelligence about the rogue planet."
Lin Ye weighed his options and decided to trust this mysterious ally.
When the Starchaser slowed from faster-than-light travel, both Lin Ye and Seraphina were stunned by the sight before them.
This was no barren rogue planet.
Before them stood a military fortress enveloped in an enormous energy shield, its surface covered with defensive installations and weapons platforms.
Dozens of massive turrets were evenly distributed across the planet's surface, their barrels pointing in every direction into space.
The blue energy shield formed a perfect sphere around the planet, radiating powerful energy fluctuations.
"That's impossible." Seraphina's eyes widened.
"The star chart shows an uninhabited, barren planet here."
Even more astonishing were the dozens of warships from different civilizations stationed in orbit.
There were Galactic Federation cruisers, fast attack ships from Andromeda, and strangely designed warships they had never seen before.
All these warships bore the same emblem-a