Longwei couldn't help but release a soft chuckle, his amusement apparent as he observed Alex's display of vexation. The sound of his laughter seemed to ripple through Alex's mind, a taunting melody that only heightened the tension of the moment. Yet, Alex made a conscious decision; he would not allow Longwei's provocations to distract him any further.
With a steely resolve that bespoke of his unyielding spirit, Alex turned his entire focus to the daunting task that lay ahead: surviving the treacherous night that was upon him. He consciously muted the sound of Longwei's mocking voice, as well as the relentless onslaught of the fiery avian assailants—the flaming phoenixes—that soared towards him with the intent to engulf him in their scorching wrath.
