After the war, the city of Lincoln was in ruins, and all that remained of the once bustling city were broken walls and charred rubble. The air was filled with the pungent smell of smoke, and the sky was shrouded in gloom, as if foreshadowing that the fate of the future was still uncertain. The remaining several thousand survivors quietly evacuated in the direction of Hopeless City under the cover of night. At this moment, each of their hearts was filled with worry and uneasiness about the future.
Bai Mo and Bai Yun walked together through the ruins to a temporary shelter. Gathered there were some of the Alterans who had also managed to escape. Bai Mo made a round and realized that weariness and disappointment were written all over everyone's faces. The collapse of Critical Capital was a heavy blow, and these Exalts, who were once the guardians of this city, were now forced to hide like ordinary people.
"We need to reorganize," Bai Mo said to the crowd, a hint of determination in his voice, "Whether it's for revenge or survival, we can't give up on this."
Bai Yun stood by Bai Mo's side, his eyes glittering with determination. "We can unite the forces of Hopeless City, their leader has already stated that he is willing to provide help. As long as we can be united, there is still hope to fight back."
However, not far away in a corner, Chen Zhe and Yu Qiang were sitting quietly together. Chen Zhe changed his usual humor, and a rare hint of contemplation appeared on his face. He looked at Yu Qiang and said in a low voice, "I know what's in your heart, Yu Qiang. This battle has cost us a lot, but we can't lose our faith just because of the defeat."
Yu Qiang was silent for a moment before finally speaking, "This is just the beginning, Chen Zhe. The power of the Foundation is far stronger than we thought, but we should not be ruled by fear. We are still alive, and this is proof of hope."
Chen Zhe nodded and clenched his fists. "That's right, we haven't lost yet. As long as we are alive, we still have a chance."
Meanwhile, in another hidden location, Lin Qifeng and Li Long were also making their post retreat deployment. Lin Qifeng calmly analyzed the map, looking for possible escape routes. His gaze was sharp, as if he was searching for every detail of the battle.
"We can't continue to stay here," Lin Qifeng said, "The Foundation's pursuers could arrive at any time. We must find a safer place as soon as possible, and at the same time rendezvous with the forces of Hopeless City."
Li Long nodded in agreement, despite the fighting spirit in his heart, he understood that the current situation was not optimistic. "You're right, we can't let more people die in vain. We have to find those lost companions and ensure their safety."
As night fell, the scattered groups began to gradually gather in the direction of Hopeless City. Everyone knew that this was just a new beginning, and the road ahead was still full of thorns and challenges. However, the belief in their hearts remained unshaken. Just as Bai Mo had said, as long as they were still alive, they would continue to fight, for the sake of their fallen comrades, for the unfinished business, and even more for the distant freedom and hope.
In the ruins after the fierce battle, the air was filled with a strong odor of smoke and blood. The walls of Critical Capital had collapsed, and every corner of the city had become a battlefield. However, even though the flames of battle had been extinguished, the survivors' hearts still burned with the last hope.
Bai Mo and Bai Yun hid inside an abandoned factory, gasping for breath and conditioning their exhausted bodies. Bai Mo leaned against the wall, calculating his next move in his mind. The darkness around him was depressing, but he knew that giving up was never an option for them.
"Baek Mo, what do we do next?"Bai Yun broke the silence, her tone was relaxed but her eyes revealed deep concern.
"We need to rendezvous with the others."Bai Mo replied in a low voice, "Chen Zhe, Yu Qiang, and Lin Qifeng ... we can't leave them behind."
Bai Yun nodded. "But the Foundation's soldiers are everywhere, how can we safely get through their blockade?"
Bai Mo fell into a brief moment of contemplation. Suddenly, his gaze became resolute. "We can't rely on luck anymore, we need to create some chaos to attract the enemy's attention."
Bai Yun frowned. "You mean ...?"
"Yes, we need to distract their troops."Baek Mo stood up, determination flashing in his eyes. "As long as we can successfully attract their attention, Chen Zhe and Yu Qiang will have a chance to lead the other survivors to evacuate."
Meanwhile, on the other side of the battlefield, Chen Zhe and Yu Qiang were walking through the ruins. The two were almost exhausted, but they still maintained a high level of alertness. Not far ahead, several Foundation soldiers were searching for survivors that might be hiding.
"Damn it, there are more and more of them."Chen Zhe cursed in a low voice as he tightly gripped the weapon in his hand, ready to meet them.
"Don't move your voice."Yu Qiang whispered calmly, the metal shard in his hand slowly rotating in the air, ready to launch a fatal strike.
Suddenly, a rush of footsteps came from the rear. Chen Zhe and Yu Qiang immediately ducked into the rubble to the side, holding their breath and nervously observing the movements around them.
However, when they saw the face of the visitor, their taut nerves only loosened slightly. The visitor was actually Lin Qifeng, his face covered in sweat, but his eyes were still sharp as knives.
"Are you guys alright?"Lin Qifeng asked in a low voice, his long black whip swinging gently in the air.
"Not too bad."Chen Zhe forced a smile, "The situation isn't too optimistic."
Lin Qifeng nodded. "We must leave this place, the enemy's force is too large, continuing to fight will only get us killed for nothing."
"I agree."Yu Qiang said calmly, "But we can't just leave like this, there are still many Exalts trapped here."
"We have to find a way to lead them to break out."Lin Qifeng added firmly.
The three of them glanced at each other, already having a plan in their hearts. Lin Qifeng took the lead and stood up, swinging his long whip. "We'll have to split up and distract them."
Chen Zhe nodded. "I'll attract them, you guys are responsible for leading the retreat."
"Don't be brave."Yu Qiang frowned, although he knew that Chen Zhe's ability was not to be underestimated, the situation at this moment did not allow him to feel at ease.
"Don't worry, this isn't the first time for me."Chen Zhe hemmed and hawed, his tone still relaxed.
However, just as they were about to make their move, a low growl came from the distance. The trio quickly turned around and saw a sight that made their hearts sink.
The Foundation's Eleven Emissaries were leading an elite force that was approaching their direction step by step. The roaring sound was precisely from the emissaries' supernatural abilities, shocking the hearts of the people.
"Crap, they're coming too fast."Lin Qifeng cursed in a low voice.
"Looks like we'll have to change our plans."Chen Zhe gritted his teeth, an unyielding fighting spirit shining in his eyes.
"No, we still split up."Yu Qiang calmly said, "If we all get into a fight, the others won't have a chance."
Lin Qifeng and Chen Zhe looked at each other and finally agreed to his proposal. They knew that this might be the last chance.
"Go, don't look back."Yu Qiang said coldly, and then his metal fragment accelerated violently in the air, heading straight in the direction of the enemy.
Chen Zhe and Lin Qifeng, on the other hand, quickly withdrew in the opposite direction under Yu Qiang's cover. They knew that although this battle had lost all hope of victory, they would never give up on any of their comrades so easily.
Battle cries resounded throughout the ruins once again, and with the complete fall of the Lin Boundary Capital, the last rebels on this land used all their strength to fight for a sliver of life for themselves and their companions. Even though the night had already fallen, they still believed that the dawn would eventually come.