Under Hulena's command, the Martial Soul Empire army within Jiālíng Pass sprang into action rapidly. Even if the commanding officers harbored some misgivings about the Soul Masters from the Martial Soul Hall, they understood that now was not the time for disunity. Should the Tiandou Empire army breach Jiālíng Pass, the consequences would be unimaginable—especially for the kingdoms and principalities that had originally belonged to the Tiandou Empire. They knew all too well what they would face for their act of betrayal in joining the Martial Soul Empire, now at loggerheads with the Tiandou Empire.
Hulena stood by the parapet, her gaze locked onto the opposite side as if searching for something. A flash of complex emotions crossed her eyes but quickly settled into a steely resolve. She knew that at times like these, she couldn't afford the slightest hint of hesitation.
