Shi Yuan rolled his eyes. "Why else would they come in such large numbers?"

"Do they really think they can take down this fortress?"

"What are those three thousand humans there to accomplish? Are they supposed to be emergency rations or something?"

"Aren't there some sura barracks by the border? How did this invasion force get past them?"

"I'm very curious as to where they came from myself," Shi Yuan murmured. "Before that, though, let's send them a warning."

To the invaders, Shi Yuan shouted, "Listen up! If you proceed further, you'll be considered invaders into sura territory!"

Zhang Lie ignored the warning. Pointing an arm straight at the heart of the fortress, he...