At the brink of death, Nicholas forced down his fear. He had no idea how Andrew could unleash such a primal, overwhelming force, but right now, survival came first.

Summoning every ounce of his power, Nicholas conjured a massive sword formation around himself. This was the peak of his lifetime's cultivation, the ultimate defense. If even this could not hold, then he might as well join the McDaniel ancestors in the grave.

At the same critical moment, Dorian realized he could not allow Andrew