Across the horizon, the Silver Dome Sovereign swept toward the Western Fortress like a storm.
The Western Fortress was a vital stronghold separating the Qinling Mountains from Hangzhou, every bit as important as Snow Peak Mountain was to Bocheng.
"Holy shit! Why is it here so soon? It's not coming after me, is it? The Black Snake still needs five or six days to finish molting..."
Cold sweat trickled down Su Miu's forehead. He had never expected the Silver Dome Sovereign to attack the Western Fortress so much earlier than in the original story. It's not here for me, is it?
"Full alert! Defend the Western Fortress to the death!"
The Commander-in-Chief of Hangzhou's Western Fortress roared, then flew into the sky to face the Silver Dome Sovereign. Two more Super Level Mages shot skyward after him: the Military Department's Deputy Commander and the Chief Imperial Mage.
Hangzhou's Western Fortress was hardly weak, but its Commander-in-Chief and Imperial Mages were certainly less powerful than their counterparts in major cities.
Su Miu rode the wind into the sky as well. Behind him, numerous Advanced Mages and Sky Eagle Mages took flight, preparing for battle.
"There are so many... Seniors, I'll leave the Silver Dome Sovereign to you. As long as you keep that thing occupied, I'm invincible."
Su Miu's expression grew grave as he surveyed the White Demon Eagles ahead. There were at least thirty thousand, including roughly five thousand Warrior-level beasts and thirty Commander-level beasts.
"...Young friend, don't push yourself. If your life is in danger, you're free to flee. You're different from us old mages. You're still young, with a bright future ahead of you."
The Commander-in-Chief looked at the young man waiting behind them, ready to fight to the death at their side. Gratitude flickered in his eyes