Darkness shrouded the land. Night in the ancient battlefield was especially gloomy and oppressive, with a full moon hanging high in the distant sky.
The full moon was dark red, as though its color had congealed from countless layers of blood, a sight that made the scalp crawl.
Streams of dark red moonlight spilled from the sky, illuminating the wilderness below. Low roars rose and fell across the land, brimming with savage fury.
Night in the ancient battlefield was a time when humans dared not venture out. Countless demonic beasts gathered into Beast Tides, launching attacks on the nearest human cities.
At that moment, an ancient city stood on a plain. Outwardly, it naturally lacked the extravagance of an imperial palace, but its simple, unadorned appearance exuded an unmistakable air of antiquity and strength.
Two burly men, built like iron towers, stood guard on the city wall, watching the endless black shadows shifting at the edge of their vision and listening to the faint roars.
One of them could not help feeling frightened and spoke to the man beside him, named Tie Lin.
"This is downright creepy. If a Beast Tide comes, can we really hold it off?"
Tie Lin looked disdainfully at his trembling companion and sneered.
"Look at you, you coward! Our Kenching Dynasty is defending this city together with the Mysterious Desert Dynasty. Their princess is a Heavenly Symbol Master, and our big brother is in the Nirvana Realm. With those two guarding the city, any beasts that dare attack will come here to die!"
Tie Lin looked rather pleased with himself. Yet when his companion offered no flattering response, he felt annoyed and instinctively glanced over, only to see the man standing rigid, pointing a trembling finger at the sky outside the city.
"L-look! Wh-what is