I am the Holy Poisoner, the Empress advised me to calm down

Elsewhere, the black-robed figure chasing the Azure also noticed the change, his brows furrowed slightly. "A helper is getting involved? Interesting... This makes the game even more challenging."

With Leo's arrival, the Azure finally gained a respite. Xiaoya successfully reactivated the main propulsion system. Although still subject to some limitations, it had at least temporarily escaped its passive situation.

But the good times didn't last. The enemy, clearly unwilling to let their target go so easily, quickly intensified their offensive. This time, not only did they employ physical attacks, but they also employed even more intense and intense psychological assaults. "Looks like I'll just have to fight it out!" Xu Yan clenched his fists, preparing for an even more severe test.

Inside the defense base, the information transmitted back by the drone amazed Fudile and his team. "So this is what they call psychological warfare technology? It's amazing... but how do we counter it?"

As everyone was lost in thought, a bold idea emerged in Carlos's mind. "Perhaps we can't intervene directly on the battlefield, but if we can find the source of all this, perhaps we can reverse the situation!" He immediately arranged for a team to investigate the surface of the planet suspected of the signal source and conduct a search.

With the concerted efforts of various forces, the fierce struggle surrounding the Azure has just begun... and before it's over, countless questions remain in everyone's mind - who is manipulating the situation behind the scenes? What are their motives?

Just as the tension reached its peak, a deep yet commanding voice came from the communicator: "Xu Yan, this is Marshal Lester. No matter how difficult the situation, please hold on. We will rush to help you as soon as possible."

Upon hearing this, everyone's eyes simultaneously turned to the monitor, as if they felt an unprecedented warmth at that moment. And this power might be the key to their ultimate victory...

"Thank you, Marshal." Although there was still a slight tremor in his voice, Xu Yan showed a stronger side than ever before. "No matter what, I will definitely get through this!"

As Marshal Lester's words echoed across the bridge of the Azure, Xu Yan felt a surge of powerful spiritual energy surge within him. This wasn't just an encouragement to his courage; it was a shot in the arm, rekindling his resolve to fight. Just then, a new voice suddenly rang out from the communicator: "Attention! Enemy warships are adjusting their posture and preparing for a new attack!"

"Here it comes!" Leo's eyes tightened. He quickly mobilized all his energy, strengthening his protective barrier to prepare for the coming powerful attack. "Everyone, be mentally prepared!"

Meanwhile, at the Earth Defense Force base, everyone was observing every detail of the battlefield through remote monitoring. "Can they really do it?" a young engineer whispered to the experienced Pirusha beside him.

The latter was silent for a moment, then replied firmly, "I believe in Xu Yan, and even more so in our team." Although his tone was calm, his eyes showed his desire and confidence for victory. "After all, we still have unfinished business to complete."

Meanwhile, aboard the Azure, in addition to intense battle preparations, Manji and Xiaoya were also doing their best to cheer on their teammates. "No matter what happens, as long as we're united, there's no difficulty we can't overcome!" Manji smiled at everyone, trying to spread this positive sentiment. "Yeah, I think so too... as long as we're together, nothing is impossible!" Xiaoya echoed, her voice trembling.

However, before he could finish his words, a strong light came from the dark void - that was the official start of the enemy's first wave of attack!

"Ah! What a powerful energy shockwave!" Faced with the sudden and overwhelming pressure, even with Leo's protective shield, the entire Azure still shook violently, nearly overturning everything. "Restore balance quickly! We can't let it succeed!" Xu Yan commanded through gritted teeth.

Just as all the crew members were trying to adjust their posture, they suddenly heard a slight noise outside the cabin, followed by a loud knock on the cabin door. "Is anyone in there? Open the door quickly~"

"Who's causing trouble this late at night (at this time of night)..." Although he was puzzled, out of courtesy (and instinct), Leo walked forward and opened the door. He was greeted by a young man in casual clothes. "You guys seem to be in a big trouble, huh? Do you need any help?"

Before anyone could react, the newcomer, named Clyde, shoved his way into the room and launched into action. "First, I need to do a few things... uh, this should temporarily resolve the communication interference," he said, pulling out a small device and fiddling with it. Suddenly, the oppressive feeling in the air seemed to ease considerably. "Now, let's fight this enemy together!"

"Wow, where did these reinforcements come from? They look so impressive!" A passing maintenance worker paused in admiration. "It feels like the savior has arrived. It's truly astonishing..."

Indeed, for ordinary staff, such a situation was undoubtedly an extremely shocking experience - when they were in a dangerous environment with their survival hanging by a thread, they unexpectedly encountered two extremely powerful and reliable helpers who appeared as if from heaven...

However, the battle wasn't over yet. Just as the Azure was beginning to stabilize the situation, another strange black craft, resembling a giant squid, quietly approached. "Hehehehehe... you think this is enough? Naive!" An eerie, low, and malicious voice echoed throughout the space.

Clearly, the enemy wouldn't give up this opportunity easily. However, morale on the Azure had completely shifted—"Hmph, a mere demonic force still wants to wreak havoc? Dream on!" Fighting back without flinching in the face of a threat was the best response for this makeshift alliance.

At this critical moment, the Earth Defense Force finally discovered the source of the abnormal signal and quickly dispatched a strike force to carry out the capture. "Everyone, please hold on! Reinforcements are arriving soon. Please defend this starry sky until the last moment!" Carlos urgently delivered the order over the encrypted channel.

Thus, the protracted battle surrounding the Azure has just entered its climax...