A red signal streaked across the sky and burst open in the night. In an instant, silver light illuminated everyone's faces, their shock plain to see.
The Demon Suppression Division had always been the pillar that guarded the world's peace. Its martial strength was unrivaled in the Great Zhou Dynasty, and its reputation struck fear far and wide. No demon or villain dared defy it.
Even when a family had fallen on hard times, few would dare storm the Demon Suppression Division outright.
Yet now, someone had grown so brazen as to openly attack the Demon Suppression Division. This was nothing less than a challenge to the entire order.
At that moment, most of the Division's elite forces were away on important assignments. Its defenses were thin, with only a handful left behind. The situation was surely dire.
Wang Sheng, a General Banner of the Demon Suppression Division, wore an iron-hard expression. A look of resolve flashed in his eyes as he swiftly ordered, "Quick! Everyone, back to headquarters! No delays!"
With that, he swept the riding crop in his hand through a sharp arc and lashed it hard against the horse's rump.
The steed let out a long neigh, dug in its hooves, and raced toward the Demon Suppression Division.
The urgent, heavy beat of hooves shattered the night's silence.
The Demon Suppression Division was already close. Flames surged high from within its walls, reddening half the sky. Cries of battle and the clash of weapons mingled in an endless din.
Before the carriage had even come to a full stop, Wang Sheng, Chen Bin, and Liu Wei leaped down.
Liu Wei reacted quickly, turning to face the accompanying Captains and constables as he shouted his orders: "Leave one squad to gather the bodies and carry them back inside