"This process requires all of our consciousnesses to enter Scopio's mental space," Lin Ye analyzed.
"If we fail, our consciousnesses may never return."
"And once our bodies lose the protection of consciousness, those controlled soldiers will kill us."
Astria nodded firmly. "The risk is indeed high, but this is our only chance."
"If we don't try, the entire universe will be devoured by the parasite."
"At least with Scopio, we have an ally willing to cooperate."
Just then, Sagitta's voice came through the communicator:
"Lin Ye, I've detected that the abnormal energy fluctuations on Emperor Star are intensifying."
"Those Chaotic Void samples seem to be activating."
"We don't have much time left."
Lin Ye took one final look at the situation around them and made his decision.
"Begin the Purification Ritual," he told everyone.
"Astria, you're in charge of establishing the mental link."
"Pisces, guide us into Scopio's consciousness space."
"Everyone, prepare to release the full power of your Constellation Marks."
The nine Constellation Marks began to glow at once, lights of different colors intertwining throughout the hall.
Aries's red courage, Taurus's green perseverance, Gemini's silver change.
Cancer's blue protection, Leo's golden leadership, Virgo's white analysis.
Libra's purple balance, Sagittarius's orange freedom, Pisces's sea-blue empathy.
All the lights converged, forming an enormous vortex of energy.
"Consciousness transfer begins!" Astria announced loudly.
The instant the transfer began, Lin Ye felt himself falling into an utterly unfamiliar world.
The sight around him was staggering: it was a bizarre space split into two halves.
On the right stood a magnificent Golden Palace, with carved beams and painted rafters, radiating a majestic yet warm light.
Every pillar of the palace was carved with the history of the Void Empire, while its walls depicted scenes of Scopio protecting his people.
On the left lay a