Chen Hong lowered his eyes and instructed, "I'll handle this formation. Go down and deal with the others. Remember, safety comes first. Proceed with caution."
The five at his sides exchanged nods, their eyes meeting in perfect understanding. No further words were needed. Their figures flashed as they plunged from their flying swords.
Chen Hong, meanwhile, advanced toward the Hundred Wolves Howling at the Sky Formation, stepping slowly through the air with an almost ritualistic gait.
Each footfall brought a faint tremor. His silhouette stretched beneath the moonlight, looking exceptionally proud and imposing.
"Dark Warrior Domain, activate!" Chen Hong shouted in a low voice. An icy, sinister aura erupted from his body, instantly enveloping the surrounding space.
Within the domain, time and space twisted, both tinged with cold, murky darkness. The enemies felt a bone-piercing chill envelop them, slowing their movements.
At that moment, the sword light left scattered across the plaza seemed to answer its master's summons. Clear sword cries rang out as the streaks rose from the ground of their own accord and circled Chen Hong.
He raised his right hand high, forming a sword finger and pointing straight toward the heavens as he chanted an ancient sword incantation: "Would that I had the Heaven-Reliant Sword, to cross the sea and slay the giant whale. Sword Momentum-Azure Sea and Firmament!"
As his words fell, the sword light circling him found its direction, gathering into a vast surge of sword momentum that shot into the clouds. Visions of an azure sea and the firmament intertwined, breathtakingly beautiful yet charged with astonishing power.
At that moment, Chen Hong became the sovereign of heaven and earth. His every movement swayed the entire battlefield, while his unhurried composure and mountain-and-river-devouring presence shook everyone there.
"Cleave!"
The sword light began weaving and spinning