"Chen," Yueling whispered, her voice barely a breath, her body trembling uncontrollably as she stared at the faceless beings. Through their shared link, Li Chen felt her mind scream, Monsters! What are they?
The central Enforcer raised a long, slender hand. No words were spoken, but a thought, cold and clear as frozen crystal, resonated directly in Li Chen's mind.
Anomaly detected. Forbidden Heritage. Mortal integration observed. Violation of cosmic order confirmed. Judgment decreed.
Li Chen stood his ground, battered, bleeding, but resolute. He looked at the Enforcers, then at Yueling, clinging to his arm, her eyes wide with terror, reflecting the featureless visages of cosmic death.
He squeezed her hand, a silent promise, a fierce defiance in his silver-gold eyes. Not this time.
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