Night settled heavily over the Northern Domain's wasteland like an immense black curtain. Not a sliver of moonlight shone; only the brilliant stars filling the sky cast their faint, mysterious glow. The Starblade Squad slipped silently through this barren land like ghosts in the dark. Ye Lingyun strode at the head of the group, his head held high and his figure as straight as an ancient pine, his black battle robes stirring gently in the night wind. His stern face resembled sculpted marble, its lines strong and sharply defined. Eyes as keen as a hawk's swept his surroundings, the courage and resolve in his gaze seeming to pierce the endless darkness.
Close behind him, Bing Qing'er's long silver hair flowed like a waterfall, lifting gently in the wind. Beneath the starlight, her exquisite face looked as ethereal as a fairy's, and her eyes, clear as lake water, sparkled with lively light. The Ice Crystal Phoenix on her shoulder swayed slightly, its translucent feathers giving off an icy chill. Every beat of its wings seemed capable of freezing the surrounding air into frost. Bing Qing'er pressed her lips together lightly, her expression focused and calm.
Huo Yunfei wore a look of steely determination, his red hair like burning flames. He gripped the blazing Fire Phoenix Feather tightly, its fierce flames illuminating his sharply defined face, his eyes burning with a hunger for battle.
Xue Yao moved lightly, the Feng Ling Wings on her back beating gently and stirring soft breezes. A hint of resolve showed on her fair face, and her long hair danced in the wind, making her look like a gracefully dancing sprite.
Xuan Feng remained composed, the Windwalking Boots on his feet slowly rotating. His eyes narrowed slightly as he constantly watched for movement around them, his hands