"There's a tenth mutated beast, a white giant python known as the White King. We have little data about it, but we know that it's the strongest in the region and that the other nine kings have submitted to it. This beast tide must be its idea," Commander Xu said, his voice turning grave as he added, "The disaster we are facing is unprecedented, but we must face it.2

"There's no other way. Chang'an has a huge population, and if this city falls, countless people will die. Hence, no matter the cost, we must defend it with our lives."0

The meaning behind his words was unmistakable. Eventually, Huaxia only had five supercities left, and each supercity was a sanctuary for its citizens. To lose one would be a devastating blow to the entire nation.3

"Understood," everyone replied at once and rose to their feet with solemn...0