Chapter 53: The Siege of Loyalty
The northern front of Dawnriver roared with war, the air thick with smoke and the metallic tang of blood. Lin Xuan, at 8th Layer Qi Transformation, stood firm against Ironfang and Bloodshade Abyss, his crimson eyes burning with unwavering determination. "Hold the front—our loyalty is what keeps us standing!" he shouted. He struck down a 6th Layer Ironfang cultivator with a precise burst of energy.
Liu Yue, her 4th Layer Qi Transformation qi flowing with Icy Skin mist, froze a beast's claw mid-strike. "I've got your right, Senior Brother—let's push them back!" she called. Liu Yang, with his 1st Layer Qi Gathering qi growing stronger, shattered an enemy shield with his blood-forged glaive. The Veilmoon Sect, led by Elder Gao Feng, a 3rd Layer Qi Transformation cultivator, arrived as reinforcements.
Ji Yunjing, at the mid-3rd Layer Profound Heavenly Realm, boosted morale from the rear. "You are the heart of Dawnriver—stand tall and proud!" he called, his tone brimming with newfound confidence. Bai Ningxue, at 7th Layer Qi Transformation, sealed enemy arrays with her Thousand Lotus Seal Art. The siege dragged on, but their unity held the front. Lin Xuan planted Crimson Vein Suppression traps to stall the next move. Liu Yue's hand on his arm was a gesture of solidarity, "We stand as one, Senior Brother—Veilmoon's support is our strength," she said.