The moment Lin Zhaoyue arrived with the peak-rank Saberfang, the battlefield itself seemed to freeze.
The Azure Phoenix Kingdom's bombardment faltered for a heartbeat, their soldiers faltering at the sight of the massive pack of beasts.
And for the Fang estate, they were more shocked than the enemy's attack just outside their barrier.
The gathered elders stood rooted to the ground, their faces looking pale. Fang Ra's knees buckled, his complexion draining of color as though his very soul had left him.
He would have collapsed had Fang Long not reached out and caught him firmly by the arm.
"…Thank you," Fang Ra whispered hoarsely, leaning heavily on his fellow elder as his eyes flickered in disbelief toward the Saberfangs.
Fang Long simply gave a quiet nod, steadying him until the elder could stand on his own again.
Then Lin Zhaoyue's laughter rang out, clear and unapologetic, as she leapt gracefully from the beast's back.
