Chapter Five: The Shadow Victory Leaves

Lu Yao's eyes reddened, but she obeyed and secured the well. White Duke did not retreat. He pushed high ground, aiming to finish before Ember could use its enhancement. Alone before four opponents, Shen Yan chained Echo Command. He copied not his teammates' recent attacks, but the four movement skills they had used before leaving. He darted through the narrow street, drawing every Iron Veil ability into the same row of support columns. The final column broke. An abandoned aerial viewing platform crashed down and sealed mid lane. “The obstruction lasts eighty seconds at most,” White Duke said. “Enough.” The central well did not enhance damage. It powered every transport route.