War of monsters

Zhen Qi stood at the fortress wall, overlooking the outside world. Beside him stood a young man with a solemn expression, both observing the horde of monsters gathering below.

"Do you regret it?" Zhen Qi asked, turning to Mathew.

"I regret many things, but this is not one of them," Mathew replied, his tone firm.

Zhen Qi nodded, his gaze returning to the protection barrier. It flickered intermittently, like a beacon amidst the darkness. The monsters outside noticed its presence, attempting to breach it. At first, they seemed elated at the prospect of reaching the humans within. However, their joy quickly turned to shock as they found their bodies severed the moment they touched the barrier.

As the other monsters watched in horror, their mindless brethren marched to their doom. Meanwhile, the imposing figure of the large nether hound locked eyes with Zhen Qi, creating a palpable tension in the air. Each passing second felt suffocating, as if Zhen Qi were drowning in an ocean with no one