After a fierce and grueling battle, Lin Chen and his companions were battered and bruised, yet their eyes still burned with an indomitable fire, devoid of any thought of surrender.
Across the battlefield, blood stained the earth, and their heavy breathing hung thick in the silence. Just as they were on the verge of collapsing from utter exhaustion, a sudden turn of events shifted the situation.
One of the key figures among the Shadow Cult's elite, who had tightly surrounded them, was severely wounded by Lin Chen's fierce sword strike, causing an instant, momentary disruption in their coordination. This fleeting opening was precisely captured by Lin Chen's eagle-sharp gaze. With a sudden roar, he shouted, "Brothers, our chance is here! Charge with me!" His voice rang out like a great bell, clear and resolute amidst the chaos, instantly reigniting the nearly extinguished fighting spirit of his comrades.
Chapter 17