The fight between Li Sheng and General Wei was fierce, both warriors equally matched in skill. Mei Lin watched as they exchanged blows, their movements fluid and fast, the clash of their swords a dangerous dance. But she knew they couldn't keep this up for long. General Wei was strong, and his soldiers were regrouping, preparing to fight back.
"Li Sheng, be careful!" Mei Lin shouted, her voice filled with concern.
For a split second, General Wei's eyes flickered toward Mei Lin, his gaze sharp and calculating. He saw her standing there, her aura emanating strength. He realized that she wasn't the powerless healer he had thought her to be. She had changed—grown into something he couldn't easily control.
With a quick movement, General Wei pushed Li Sheng back, creating a small distance between them. The general's expression darkened. "You think you can stop me, Mei Lin? You are nothing but a woman. What can you do without your power?"
Mei Lin stepped forward, her eyes never leaving his. "I'm not powerless."
With a swift motion, she reached into the pouch at her side, pulling out a small vial of a potion she had created earlier that day. It was the last of her supply, but it was more powerful than any medicine she had ever concocted. It was a healing brew that, if used correctly, could enhance her abilities tenfold.
Mei Lin uncorked the vial, the liquid inside shimmering with an ethereal glow. She drank it quickly, the warmth spreading through her body as it coursed through her veins. Her senses heightened, her strength surged. The world around her seemed to slow, each detail becoming clearer, sharper.
"Now," Mei Lin whispered to herself, her voice steady and full of resolve. "It's time to end this."
With a fluid motion, she rushed toward General Wei, her movements faster than before. Her blade met his with incredible force, the clash sending shockwaves through the air. General Wei's eyes widened in surprise as the strength behind Mei Lin's strike sent him stumbling back. She pressed the attack, her sword a blur of speed and precision.
Li Sheng, seeing the shift in the tide of battle, recovered quickly and joined her, flanking the general from the side. Together, they pressed the advantage, the force of their combined efforts overwhelming General Wei.
The general gritted his teeth, his eyes flashing with anger and desperation. "This isn't over," he spat. "You may have won this battle, but I will not be so easily defeated."
Mei Lin's eyes narrowed, her determination hardening. "It is over, General. You lost the moment you underestimated us."
In a final, decisive move, Mei Lin and Li Sheng struck in perfect unison. Their swords connected with a powerful force, and General Wei's weapon was sent flying from his hands. He fell to his knees, his chest heaving with exhaustion and defeat.
Mei Lin stood over him, her sword at his throat. "You've lost," she said quietly, her voice cold. "This is where your reign ends."