Outside the city, Xiao Fang and Li Lian's clones arrived just close enough to take in the full scope of the city.
The city was completely surrounded.
From their vantage point, it was clear—the area was swarming with soldiers, their formations layered and dense, sealing every entrance and exit. The scale alone was overwhelming.
Nearly an army within an army.
Sensing a familiar presence nearby, Xiao Fang shifted his attention and approached first.
A small group emerged from concealment, their bodies stained with blood, their auras suppressed but unstable from prolonged battle.
"Captain!" one of them said immediately upon seeing him.
"Miss Lian," another added, noticing her just behind him.
Xiao Fang didn't waste a second.
"Give me an update."
The soldier stepped forward, his voice tense but controlled.
