Under the strict constraints of military law, no one dared to go against Zhao Jundu no matter how arrogant they were, or how powerful their background was.

Zhao Jundu had expressed very clearly that he would kill anyone who disobeyed him and add their name to the casualty list. Even if there were arguments afterward, what was the use if the person was already dead? Besides, a commanding general had a quota that he could exercise to maintain discipline. It would involve more than one person if their names were placed in that list.

While displaying his might, Zhao Jundu intercepted over a thousand able-bodied men to add to the defense forces. This sharply increased the strength of the defending army.

The damaged airships eventually left with the heavily injured soldiers. They would return to the main base and then back to the Empire.

Zhao Jundu gazed at the distant Evernight camp, his brows locked in a tight frown.

It was at this moment that a loud cry rang out from the sentry tower. “The dark races! The dark races are here!”

A rolling tide of darkness appeared over the distant...