"Prepare yourselves," Li Lian shouted. "They're coming!"
"Who's coming?"
The answer arrived before she could respond.
A thunderous roar echoed through the valley.
The sound of countless beasts rolled across the land, shaking the soldiers to their cores. The clan's history was written in blood and war against beast hordes—this sound was unmistakable.
"A beast horde? Why now?"
"Who cares why—we fight tonight! Kill them!"
Though the beasts were still beyond sight, their approach grew louder by the second.
The camp erupted into motion. Soldiers formed ranks with practiced precision, weapons drawn, formations locking into place.
The Li Clan had a long history of fighting beast hordes. Over the last few generations, combat against them had become second nature—less a duty and more a way of life.
At the front of the army stood Li Huxin, broad and unyielding. Behind him were his sons and daughters, captains of their own teams, already issuing orders.
