I gazed to the west as the sound of drum beats trembled across the ground. Less than ten kilometers away, Candle Dragon and a dozen or so China guilds were engaging Red Maple’s troops in an all-out war. The effects of that battle could be heard and felt even from here. The battle could very well decide the outcome of this war, so it was a shame that Ancient Sword Dreaming Souls was stuck here having to defend the fortress. It would’ve been the perfect "training" for our Dragonlight Cavalry and Dragonlight Archers as well.

I wasn’t complaining of course. Now that God’s Domain was no longer attacking our west wall, we could focus all our energy on the east. This made things a lot easier.

Pa pa…

While running across the edges of the wall, I stared at a black projectile flying my way and made a snap decision. I was going to block it with my body. The damn thing was just too deadly against fortifications, and if I succeeded, that would be one way to reduce the damage the fortress would take.

Buzz!

I activated Great Earth Transformation and surrounded myself with three cyan draconic blades. Then, I activated Ghost Deity Shield and pointed the Dragon God Shield...