The soldiers in the Black Star armor vehicles remained silent, their fingers lightly flexing on the triggers, waiting for Li Yan's response.
"Great Demon Lake and its surrounding areas have been designated as a first-level war zone. We have the right to shoot anyone on sight if they appear suspicious,"
said the man with the small mustache glancing at the armored troops slowly approaching, speaking unhurriedly.
Li Yan shrugged his shoulders, planted the tip of his Azure Phoenix Sword into a pile of bricks, and raised his hands to slowly back away.
The soldier who had been held hostage by Li Yan touched the bloodstain on his neck and looked at Li Yan, whose expression remained indifferent, with a mix of fear and awe, before he saluted and fell into formation.
