The Eve of Battle

Chapter 1: The Eve of Battle. The skies above the Spirit Road World seemed shrouded in a thick pall of gloom. Like vicious beasts about to burst from their cages, the Dark Forces stirred restlessly, preparing to launch an all-out assault that could overturn the entire world. A tense, heavy atmosphere likewise hung over the Alliance camp, every corner filled with the urgency of the approaching battle. Mu Chen stood atop the camp's watchtower, gazing into the distance with a grave expression. Below him, Alliance warriors hurried between the defensive works, busily making their final repairs. Under the control of the Golden Rock Family's warriors, enormous rocks slowly rose into the air and fitted precisely into the ramparts. Each rock was inscribed with intricate, powerful defensive runes, their faint light flickering as though they were gathering strength to withstand the coming storm. Earth spiritual power suffused the air, wrapping the entire camp tightly within an impregnable line of defense. Inside the camp, supplies were being distributed in an orderly fashion. Crate after crate of precious spiritual power pills, sharp weapons, and assorted defensive equipment were carried to the various outposts. Logistics personnel carefully checked their lists to ensure every warrior received ample supplies. Meanwhile, the Wind Spirit Family's speed-specialist warriors used their advantage to rush supplies to the foremost defensive positions, their figures sweeping through the camp like gusts of wind. Inside the central command tent, the atmosphere was solemn and oppressive. Mu Chen and the leaders of the various factions sat around a huge round table. Spread across it was a detailed map of the Spirit Road World, marked with the Alliance camp's location, the Dark Forces' strongholds, and possible attack routes. "According to our intelligence, the Dark Forces are highly likely to mount a frontal assault. They'll rely