Fantasy: The Counterattack of the Female Sovereign

As the Custer family's menacing threat loomed, Song Yao's vast force, like a startled beast, instantly entered a state of heightened alert. Every loyal follower sensed a life-or-death, thrilling, and brutal battle looming before them.

Song Yao stood atop a towering command platform, her resolute and stern gaze seemingly piercing through layers of fog and smoke, gazing directly at the unknown battlefield beyond. She was fully aware of the heavy responsibility she shouldered—every decision, every command issued, could potentially influence the future direction and ultimate fate of the entire faction.

Under Song Yao's meticulous and methodical planning, the various defenses operated like a precision machine. Cleverly leveraging the unfathomable power of the Crystal of Wisdom and incorporating Elder Zhao's profound knowledge of ancient formations, she devised a meticulously crafted, complex, and interlocking defensive system.

This entire defense system is like an iron wall, comprising not only indestructible physical defense facilities, such as tall and thick walls and numerous traps harbouring murderous intentions, but also astonishing magical defense methods, such as a solid protective shield that shines with light and a wonderful elemental interference array that can strongly interfere with the enemy's elemental power.

Hao Jin was entrusted with the daunting task of commanding the cultivators skilled in manipulating elemental forces. Standing at the forefront with heroic grace, he methodically directed his men to continuously channel their powerful energy into the impenetrable defensive formation. This way, even against the overwhelming and ferocious magical attacks of the Custer family, the core area of ​​their empire would remain unscathed.

Meanwhile, Master Ye, known as the "Shadow of the Swift Wind," led a well-trained and agile scout team as they crisscrossed the enemy lines. They appeared and disappeared like ghosts, constantly monitoring the enemy's every move, never missing a single sign of trouble. If they detected any unusual activity, they would relay valuable intelligence back to the rear at lightning speed, allowing Song Yao to swiftly adjust his strategic deployment based on the latest developments, thereby firmly seizing the initiative in this life-or-death struggle.

Master Yan Yang used his fire elemental training to strengthen the offensive power of the defensive formation. He instructed his followers on how to counterattack the enemy while defending, making the defensive formation not only a barrier but also a starting point for attack.

Under Song Yao's command, his followers began intensive preparations. They worked tirelessly day and night to reinforce the city walls and set traps, ensuring every point was effectively defended. At the same time, they conducted numerous mock battles in the training grounds to improve their combat capabilities.

Elder Zhao delved into ancient texts, searching for ancient magic that could enhance defense. He discovered that through specific rituals and spells, the power of the defensive formation could be temporarily increased, allowing it to withstand even more powerful attacks at critical moments.

Hao Jin and Master Ye also play important roles in their respective fields. Hao Jin uses his elemental manipulation abilities to provide a steady supply of elements for the defensive formation, while Master Ye uses his swordsmanship and stealth skills to train his followers in melee defense.

In Song Yao's forces, everyone is working hard for the upcoming battle. They know that only by uniting together can they survive this battle.

However, as the defense was underway, an ominous premonition arose in Song Yao's heart. She felt that the Custer family's attack might be faster and more violent than she expected.

As expected, on a dark, windy, and utterly silent night, a panicked scout arrived at the camp like a gust of wind. The news he brought plunged the entire camp into a tense atmosphere—the massive Custer family army had quietly assembled not far from here! The densely packed tents and gleaming weapons were like a dark cloud looming over the area, instilling a sense of dread.

Even more astonishing to Song Yao was the sheer scale of the enemy force, far exceeding her initial expectations. She had initially assumed a minor skirmish, but what she saw before her revealed a fierce, life-or-death struggle. Furthermore, every indication suggested the enemy had a thorough understanding of Song Yao's defensive deployment, clearly launching their operation after meticulous reconnaissance and planning. They were methodically preparing for a fierce assault on Song Yao's defenses.

Faced with such a dire situation, Song Yao knew time was of the essence and no time was wasted. She acted decisively, quickly gathering all the core members to discuss countermeasures. Everyone sat together, their faces solemn, the atmosphere so oppressive it was almost suffocating.

"Everyone, the situation is critical. We can't just sit there and wait for death." Song Yao glanced at everyone present with a determined gaze, her voice steady and powerful. "In addition to further strengthening the existing fortifications, I believe we must also take the initiative to disrupt the enemy's attack rhythm." After a brief pause, she continued, "To this end, I plan to send a special team composed of elite practitioners. Their mission is to penetrate the enemy camp, search for and assassinate the senior commanders of the Custer family. If we can successfully eliminate these key figures, we can greatly weaken the enemy's command capability and buy more breathing space for our defense."

Everyone nodded in agreement with Song Yao's decision. Under Song Yao's personal command, a battle-hardened, exceptionally skilled elite squad quickly assembled and prepared for battle. Each possessing unique skills and burdened with a mission and a heavy responsibility, they quietly and silently raced towards the Custer family's camp under the cover of darkness...

Shrouded in the inky darkness of the night, a well-trained and agile assassination squad set out on their journey like ghosts, silently and unnoticed. Clad in black outfits that blended seamlessly with the darkness, they skillfully utilized their stealth skills and lightning-fast speed to move through the mountains and forests like ghosts, gradually approaching the heavily guarded camp of the Custer family.

This was a meticulously planned and meticulously orchestrated operation. Every member of the assassination team knew they shouldered a heavy responsibility; they had to complete their mission swiftly and accurately without alerting the enemy. Finally, under their captain's skillful command, like a cheetah hunting its prey, they pounced on their targets—several key commanders of the Custer family—with lightning speed.

In an instant, swords clashed and flashed, blood splattered everywhere. The assassination team, with flawless coordination and ruthless determination, struck with mere moments, dispatching the once arrogant commanders. With the fall of these key figures, the Custer family's attack plan instantly fell into chaos, like a precision machine suddenly losing its core component, instantly shattering.

However, just as the assassination team was preparing to escape unscathed as planned, something unexpected happened. A member of the rearguard, due to a moment of negligence, was spotted by a hidden Custer family sentry. Suddenly, alarms blared, cries of killing echoed through the night sky, and the entire camp was alerted. The identity of the member was completely exposed, and the assassination operation, once a sure success, was plunged into an unprecedented crisis.

At this critical moment, Song Yao, commanding from the rear, received urgent intelligence from the front. Without hesitation, she unleashed her powerful abilities. She clutched a crystal of wisdom, radiating a mysterious light, and, muttering something, she continuously channeled her own strength into it.

As Song Yao fully activated the Crystal of Wisdom, a powerful energy wave instantly crossed the distance of space and accurately transmitted it to the assassination team in danger. This energy not only provided the assassination team members with additional shield protection, but also disrupted the enemy's pursuit route, creating an escape route for them.

With Song Yao's remote support, the assassination team members woke up from their dreams and used all their strength to run along this hard-won path to survival. Behind them, the Custer family's pursuers were relentless, and arrows rained down like rain, but the assassination team relied on their tenacious will and excellent physical skills to escape danger time and time again.

Finally, after a long and thrilling life-or-death chase, the assassination squad was like a wild horse, running at full speed. The pursuers behind them were like a thorn in their flesh, relentless, and every step was a deadly threat. But the assassination team did not give in to fear. With superb skills, fearless courage, and close coordination, they cleverly avoided the enemy's traps time and time again.

On this thrilling escape, the assassination squad traversed dense forests, treacherous valleys, and turbulent rivers. Every terrain became a battlefield for them to fight their pursuers, and every moment could determine the fate of life and death. Sweat soaked their clothes, and fatigue ate away at their bodies, but their unwavering faith always sustained them.

Finally, as the sun gradually set and the earth was dyed golden by the afterglow, the assassination team successfully escaped the relentless pursuit. They stepped breathlessly into the camp belonging to their own forces. At that moment, everyone felt relieved, and their faces showed the joy of surviving the disaster.

Despite encountering numerous unexpected setbacks during this operation, luck seemed to have finally favored them. Overall, they successfully completed their mission—successfully disrupting the Custer family's carefully planned attack plan. This victory was of immense significance to Song Yao's faction, not only buying them a precious respite but also providing a shot in the arm for future struggles.

However, the wise and shrewd Song Yao knew that the present peace was only a temporary respite. The Custer family, a powerful faction, would not easily give up. Their next attack was foreseeable to be even more ferocious, like a raging storm. Therefore, Song Yao knew that to remain undefeated in the brutal struggle ahead, she must lead her followers to be thoroughly prepared. From upgrading weaponry to thoroughly researching strategies and tactics, every step required rigorous preparation. Only in this way could they hold their last line of defense against the coming storm and protect everything they held dear.

At the center of the power, Song Yao clutched the Crystal of Wisdom. She could sense the power within it, the key to facing the storm. She took a deep breath, ready. She would lead her power to meet the coming storm. Her courage and wisdom would lead her to a new future, and her power would be her strongest support. No matter how fierce the storm, she would face it bravely.