By the inner district gate—now flung wide open—two sides clashed in brutal combat. But the tide flowed heavily in favor of the invaders. 0

The Blood Blade Sect’s district wardens were fierce, yet still no match for the elite eighth rankers flooding through. 0

The coalition of the Sun Family and Wei remnants had gone all-in, stabbing straight into the sect’s heart.0

Moments before, the wardens had tried to slam the gate shut upon spotting the onrushing straw-cloaked figures. However, Gongshu Yang’s sudden assault disrupted them. In a matter of seconds, the attackers surged in, and a melee broke out.0

Normal disciples, realizing they were outmatched, would have fled. But these wardens felt no fear or pain; they fought to the death,...0