199: The calm before the storm

Han Fei returned to the Great Wall under the cover of night, a cold wind blowing against him, carrying the unique chill of the evening.

The atmosphere on the Great Wall was more somber than usual; the Cultivators and warriors guarding it had grim expressions, seemingly sensing unusual fluctuations.

Their gazes, directed towards the depths of the darkness, were filled with vigilance and caution.

Han Fei quietly returned to his corner, sat down cross-legged alone, and silently regulated his breathing.

Although no one knew about his recent actions, his fatigue was very real.

The evil force in the darkness had been temporarily suppressed, but he knew it was only a fleeting victory; the true enemy had not completely vanished.

The Cultivators on the Great Wall were still chatting and laughing, unaware that a crisis was quietly approaching, and the enemy could return at any moment.

Han Fei opened his eyes, his gaze as calm as water, but his heart was filled with hidden worries.

This enemy exceeded his expectations, even capable of directly invading people's consciousness and manipulating their minds.

If this power were fully unleashed, everyone on the Great Wall would fall into a nightmarish state, unable to resist.

He lowered his head, silently contemplating his next move.

He could not wait any longer; he had to take action and find a way to break the situation before the enemy launched its next attack.

Suddenly, a familiar voice came from nearby, pulling him back from his thoughts.

"Han Fei, you seem to disappear into the darkness alone quite often recently." Bai Yue's voice carried a hint of coldness as she slowly walked up to him, her gaze sharply fixed on him.

Han Fei looked up at Bai Yue, his eyes still calm and unperturbed, and said faintly, "I just prefer to act alone, no other reason."

Bai Yue's brow furrowed slightly, clearly dissatisfied with his answer.

"I don't care about your habit of acting alone, but recently, abnormalities have been frequent on the Great Wall, and many Cultivators have suffered mental erosion. Han Fei, if you know anything, I hope you can tell us."

Her voice was calm and firm, carrying an undeniable force.

Han Fei did not answer immediately. He was silent for a moment before slowly saying, "There is indeed a dark force beneath the Great Wall. I once tried to find its source, but that power is very strong and cannot be easily eradicated."

A flicker of shock appeared in Bai Yue's eyes, but she quickly calmed down and whispered, "No wonder there have been frequent fainting incidents recently. If this force is not expelled, the Great Wall will eventually be breached."

Han Fei nodded, slightly surprised by her vigilance and insight, but he remained calm.

"I plan to continue searching for the source of this dark force, but this time it may require a more meticulous plan."

Bai Yue pondered for a moment before slowly saying, "In that case, we should gather a group of elite Cultivators and act together, giving that force no chance to breathe."

Han Fei shook his head, his tone cold yet firm.

"No, the enemy is extremely cunning. If we rashly send out a large force, it would be easy to alert them and make them even more cautious. It's more discreet for me to act alone. If necessary, joint operations can be considered later."

Bai Yue was slightly taken aback, clearly not expecting him to be so insistent.

Her gaze swept across his face for a moment, as if trying to read something, but Han Fei's eyes remained calm and cold, showing no emotion.

"You always go your own way, it really makes people worry," Bai Yue sighed softly, but quickly regained her composure, "Since you're so insistent, I won't say more. However, if you encounter an insurmountable situation, be sure to send a signal, and we will provide support from the rear."

Han Fei nodded slightly in response.

He knew Bai Yue's concerns, but this path was destined to be his alone; only by moving forward by himself could he unleash his greatest power and completely expose the enemy's hidden darkness.

Bai Yue looked at his stern face, was silent for a moment, then turned and left.

Han Fei watched her figure disappear into the night, his heart without any ripples.

He did not need others' understanding, nor did he care about others' opinions.

He was merely calmly contemplating his next plan, a rough framework gradually forming in his mind.

After a brief period of regulating his breathing, Han Fei stood up again and walked towards the depths of the darkness outside the Great Wall.

His goal was to delve into the enemy's Domain, to ascertain the true source of that dark force. Only then could he completely resolve the crisis of the Great Wall.

The night was boundless, the cold wind desolate; Han Fei's figure quickly merged into the darkness, solitary and resolute.

As he departed, the atmosphere on the Great Wall grew even tenser.

Everyone could feel the subtle pressure in the air, as if a huge storm was about to arrive.

And Han Fei had already resolved to tear through the darkness before the storm came.

He moved through the night like a sharp sword, his objective clear and ruthless.

Not far away, an ancient ruin was hidden in the darkness, emitting a faint resentment, as if countless spirits were silently waiting for something.

Han Fei stopped, standing outside the ruins, silently observing the area.

He knew that the true enemy was lurking within these ruins, waiting for an opportunity to launch the final attack.

He took a deep breath, his spiritual power slowly circulating within him, gathering around his body, ready to strike at any moment.

Just then, the surrounding air suddenly became exceptionally cold, and a low growl came from the depths of the ruins, carrying an unspeakable malice, as if darkness itself was challenging him.

Han Fei's eyes narrowed slightly, and the Battle Intent in his heart burned like fire.

He knew this would be an exceptionally difficult battle.

But he had no retreat, nor any thought of backing down.

He had already resolved to utterly defeat the enemy at this moment, to defend this Great Wall with his own strength.

"No matter how deep the darkness, I will make you see the light," he murmured, his voice filled with undeniable determination.

He slowly raised his hand, spiritual power coalescing into a blazing light in his palm, illuminating his face, making his expression as stern as iron.

The next moment, he suddenly stepped forward, directly into the ruins.

As if sensing his resolve, the surrounding resentment surged like a tide, carrying a bone-chilling coldness, attempting to engulf him.

Han Fei's figure moved through the darkness, his spiritual power burning around him like a raging fire, dispelling all evil in his surroundings.

In the depths of the ruins, the lurking dark force gradually emerged, carrying immense hatred, seemingly awaiting a destructive confrontation.

Han Fei sneered, abruptly formed a hand seal, and spiritual power condensed at his fingertips into a sharp beam of light, piercing towards the depths of the darkness.

"Today, I shall completely eradicate you all!" His voice echoed in the darkness, carrying an unshakeable resolve.

At that moment, the dark aura within the ruins boiled as if enraged, and the surrounding air was filled with suffocating killing intent.

Han Fei was fearless, his eyes filled with fierce Battle Intent, and the spiritual power within his body rapidly circulated, like a surging river, directly striking at the core of the darkness.

A silent confrontation unfolded in the depths of the ruins. Han Fei, like a lone warrior in the light, resolutely charged into the darkness, embracing the endless storm.

He was ready to use his power to tear through everything in the darkness, until the dawn of a new day arrived.